20 episodes

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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    • 4.5 • 33 Ratings

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.

    The largest mass arrest of rabbis in US history

    The largest mass arrest of rabbis in US history

    Answering the call from MLK, 16 rabbis from around the country were jailed for joining civil rights protesters in St. Augustine.

    • 53 min
    A Civil War veteran and the history of Cosmo

    A Civil War veteran and the history of Cosmo

    The grave of a Civil War veteran gets a new headstone, and the historic Cosmo community gets renewed attention.

    • 53 min
    Week In Review: Stadium refund details, poll results and a green energy rollback

    Week In Review: Stadium refund details, poll results and a green energy rollback

    Our panel of journalists explores the week's top headlines.

    • 53 min
    Cultivating democracy; closing schools

    Cultivating democracy; closing schools

    TEDxJacksonville focuses on building a better democracy, and Duval County parents fight for community schools.

    • 53 min
    Generational trauma and the Holocaust

    Generational trauma and the Holocaust

    We talk to the author of a new book profiling 10 Holocaust survivors with connections to Jacksonville, as well as two local descendents of survivors.

    • 53 min
    UNF poll shows more support for community investment than stadium

    UNF poll shows more support for community investment than stadium

    A new Univeristy of North Florida survey says the proposed Community Benefits Agreement with the Jacksonville Jaguars greatly amplifies support for the stadium deal.

    • 53 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
33 Ratings

33 Ratings

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Great way to stay informed on important local topics

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First rate

Very informative show usually have both sides of an issue on the show. Well controlled talks with guess

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