First Coast Connect
World News
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.
Location:
Jacksonville, FL
Genres:
World News
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@MelissainJax
Language:
English
Contact:
100 Festival Park Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 549-2937
Website:
http://www.wjct.org/
Episodes
Pregnancy, GLPs and maternal health
12/1/2025
Dr. Joe Sirven joins us in his monthly "House Call" to discuss the latest medical headlines and answer health care questions.
Duration:00:51:00
Being present for holiday giving
11/26/2025
From shopping local to thrift-gifting we explore holiday gifts to feel good about.
Duration:00:51:00
Florida's 'oil coast' and payback for Alligator Alcatraz
11/25/2025
Government expert and attorney Chris Hand breaks down the month’s political headlines.
Duration:00:51:00
The sleep whisperer
11/24/2025
A board-certified sleep psychologist shares how to manage insomnia without medication and why we should look beyond “sleep hygiene” to achieve meaningful rest.
Duration:00:51:09
First Coast Week in Review
11/21/2025
It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from corruption allegations against Florida lawmakers to the growth of a residential Downtown.
Duration:00:51:00
Our economic reality show
11/20/2025
Behavioral economist and author Peter Atwater explains the “K-shaped economy” and why confidence (or its absence) drives human behavior.
Duration:00:51:00
Attorney general candidate Jose Javier Rodriguez
11/19/2025
We meet the Democratic candidate challenging James Uthmeier for the role of Florida’s top cop.
Duration:00:51:00
Political analyst Rick Mullaney
11/18/2025
From fallout over the shutdown to an about-face on the Epstein files, attorney and analyst Rick Mullaney helps decipher the political tea leaves.
Duration:00:51:00
The cost of child care
11/17/2025
A new task force confronts one of the most pressing and expensive challenges for families: child care.
Duration:00:51:00
On Friday’s show
11/14/2025
It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from emergency SNAP gap funding to allegations of fraud in the city’s telehealth contract.
Duration:00:51:00
Winning in an AI job market
11/13/2025
TEDxJacksonville’s keynote speaker says your job isn’t to compete with a system, but to “become more human."
Duration:00:51:00
Ask the Mayor
11/12/2025
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan discusses city business and takes your calls and questions.
Duration:00:51:00
Paying to hawk at Art Walk
11/11/2025
New rules and vendor fees are changing who can participate in the iconic Downtown event.
Duration:00:51:00
Growing pains
11/10/2025
The city has proven unwelcoming for some urban farmers. We talk to agricultural and legal experts who hope to change that.
Duration:00:51:00
First Coast Week in Review
11/7/2025
It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from JTA’s costly effort to boost ridership to growing pushback to charter school expansion.
Duration:00:51:00
The future of ferry land
11/6/2025
Home to two iconic restaurants, a river ferry and world famous shrimp — but what’s the future of Mayport Village?
Duration:00:51:00
How a Michelin star could change local foodie fortunes
11/5/2025
The revered restaurant rating system will expand its Florida footprint to include the First Coast in 2026.
Duration:00:51:00
A house call with Dr. Joe
11/4/2025
From a rise in sleep disorders to a decline in peanut allergies, we talk about the latest medical headlines with Dr. Joe Sirven.
Duration:00:51:00
Government expert Chris Hand
11/3/2025
From fallout from the government shutdown to the effects of potential property tax cuts on education, we break down state and local political headlines.
Duration:00:51:00
First Coast Week in Review
10/31/2025
It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from local fallout from the government shutdown to the uncertain future of a historic marine attraction.
Duration:00:51:00