First Coast Connect

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First Coast Connect

First Coast Connect is an hour-long call-in program that features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, arts, activities across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, along with spot news features and a weekly roundtable of local journalists.

  1. 16H AGO

    Another black bear hunt?

    Florida wildlife officials host three public meetings to decide whether to hold the state’s first bear hunt in a decade.

  2. 1D AGO

    Sleeping with a teddy bear to combat insomnia

    In our monthly “House Call” from Dr. Joe Sirven, we discuss the latest medical headlines.

  3. 2D AGO

    'Florida' author Lauren Groff

    We talk to award-winning novelist Lauren Groff about her work, her writing process and her mission to bring banned books back to Florida.

  4. 5D AGO

    First Coast Week in Review

    Our media panel unpacks the week’s top headlines — from a City Council crackdown on immigration to a state legislative push to loosen restrictions on child labor laws.

  5. 6D AGO

    Talking politics with Chris Hand

    From special election drama to JEA rate hikes, the author and government expert offers analysis of the latest state and local political headlines.

  6. MAR 26

    The politics of labor

    A film capturing a historic union victory showcases the pattern and problem of union busting.

  7. MAR 25

    Unpacking the big 'ifs' of Medicaid

    Potential federal Medicaid cuts in Florida could have a profound effect on vulnerable populations, including individuals with disabilities.

  8. MAR 24

    Bridging the health insurance gap

    We examine a city partnership that aims to reach the uninsured through telemedicine.

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    First Coast Connect is an hour-long call-in program that features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, arts, activities across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, along with spot news features and a weekly roundtable of local journalists.

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    • Creator
      WJCT News
    • Years Active
      2015 - 2025
    • Episodes
      21
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Show Website
      First Coast Connect

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