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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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'The Book of Murder'

'The Book of Murder'

2026-03-2651:00

From the Golden State Killer to “Dirty John,” longtime prosecutor Matt Murphy discusses his big cases and their personal impact in a new memoir.
Airport lines grow as TSA agents leave; the legislative session ends with hits and misses for Northeast Florida.
Gas up, Dow down

Gas up, Dow down

2026-03-2451:00

How to manage financial precarity in turbulent times, and why debt may pose a bigger problem than the volatile Dow.
In land we trust

In land we trust

2026-03-2351:00

How the conservation land trust movement has succeeded by aligning the goal of environmental preservation with the rights of landowners.
Racist displays from Florida university students and an expensive investment in nonexistent courthouse artwork.
A new report investigates two Florida cases in which a judge compelled pregnant women to undergo a surgical birth, against their wishes.
Plus, the Jacksonville University dolphins are headed to the Big Dance.
Turbulence ahead

Turbulence ahead

2026-03-1751:00

The future of air travel is about to get a lot bumpier. We discuss why passengers should be bracing for a rough ride.
MAHA vs. Monsanto?

MAHA vs. Monsanto?

2026-03-1651:00

While Florida’s first lady raises the alarm about food toxins, Congress and the Supreme Court consider ending health lawsuits against Roundup.
Our JEA-related roundtable discussion draws live feedback from current and former elected officials.
A coalition of community activists say it’s high time to turn Jacksonville’s Neighborhood Bill of Rights from a promise to a reality.
Author Hilary Flower highlights how the evolution of an endangered Everglades species is an example of ecological potential.
Ask the Mayor

Ask the Mayor

2026-03-1051:00

"Don't get involved in the food fight," Deegan urges, decrying political "antics."
In a new Rolling Stone cover story, reporter Michael Adno explores the forces that landed the former chief scientist of the Everglades Foundation in jail.
From the AG’s attack on a local state attorney’s investigation to continued political fallout at JEA, we discuss the week’s top headlines.
In a world of doomscrolling and climate catastrophes, humans are still capable of making remarkable progress. Researcher Nancy Knowlton explains how.
Don’t mess with cats

Don’t mess with cats

2026-03-0451:00

A self-described “kitty CSI” team is devoted to investigating possible cases of animal cruelty.
Worried she was going to hurt her baby, a trained neurologist says she missed the signs her own postpartum brain was sending.
From DIY peptide treatments to weight loss drugs’ impact on exercise, we discuss the latest medical headlines and answer your health care questions.
Week in Review

Week in Review

2026-02-2751:00

From the latest CEO drama at JEA to a plan to pull the plug on some carriage horses in St. Augustine, we dig into the latest headlines with our media roundtable.
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