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MetroJacksonville is opening a thread for Melissa Ross and her show First Coast Connect, which airs on WJCT platforms.
Melissa will be checking this thread prior to and throughout her show for commentary and questions. If you have a question, comment or discussion point related to the show post it here. It may end up on air.
First Coast Connect airs live on 89.9FM and streams via the WJCT website Monday - Friday at 9am.
Link to listen via web streaming:
http://www.wjct.org/listen/ (http://www.wjct.org/listen/)
Link to the show page:
http://news.wjct.org/programs/first-coast-connect (http://news.wjct.org/programs/first-coast-connect)
We have the tentative schedule for the week below, which is subject to change.
Schedule for 10/5 - 10/9:
MONDAY
The Florida Legislature is considering measures that would allow people with concealed weapon permits to bring their guns on college and university campuses. We'll hear from supporters and opponents of the proposed legislation. Joining us will be Eric Friday, lead attorney for the gun rights group Florida Carry, and John White, president of the UNF chapter of United Faculty of Florida, which opposes the measure.
An Act of Dog Museum of Compassion artist Mark Barone, who painted 5,500 portraits of shelter dogs to help raise funds for animal welfare organizations. An Act of Dog is the subject of an upcoming PBS documentary.
Upcoming events to help First Coast residents living with disabilities find employment
Sports with Cole Pepper
TUESDAY
Issues impacting the local transgender community
Hubbard House and Jacksonville Sheriff's Office release latest domestic violence numbers in Northeast Florida
Jacksonville University offering new mental health counseling degree
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra director Courtney Lewis
WEDNESDAY
State attorney candidate Wes White
Read It Forward Jax! Coalition chair W.C. Gentry
See the Girl Summit
Oktoberfest
THURSDAY
JTA CEO Nat Ford
ScaleUp North Florida
Northeast Florida Salvation Army
Around town with Kerry "The Specktator" Speckman
FRIDAY
Media roundtable week in review
Jacksonville Farmers Market Fall Festival
St. Johns River Ferry Fest
I prefer to live in a gun free zones. Seeing guns or knowing other people around me have guns does not make me feel comfortable or safe, at all. It puts me in a position where I am essentially powerless. I am not going to carry a gun.
Still, I tend to think that the fight to disarm is a misplaced fight and if laws are passed that attempt to significantly lower gun ownership... those laws will invariably be used to penalize minorities.
I think to have this conversation, we have to be a bit more philosophical.
What is it within our culture that makes killing/violence such an "easy" step for so many people.
Is this type of violence the fruit of our attempt to realize a socially darwinistic society?
Hi, it's Melissa Ross, just saying hello to the MetroJax community. Very glad to be part of it and include the topics on the program in these threads!
Love First Coast Connect.
Love your show Melissa!
I would like to comment on the youthful pump of energy Courtney Lewis has injected into our Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. I attended the free concert the symphony performed this past Friday at Unity Plaza. What a fantastic event! I was pleased to see so many families with children in what was a very diverse crowd. The outdoor concert allowed all people the opportunity to enjoy the symphony.
It reminded me of Concerts on the Square (www.wcoconcerts.org/performance-listing/category/concerts-on-the-square (http://www.wcoconcerts.org/performance-listing/category/concerts-on-the-square)) which is an annual summer tradition in Madison, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra has companies sponsor a dozen concerts on Wednesdays throughout the summer months. The concerts are held on the capitol steps and are free. People bring their picnics, a bottle of wine, children, etc. Events like this are what lead to people enjoying a high quality of life.
I would love to see something like Concerts on the Square happen in Jacksonville. Our business community is so generous, and it would be a way to promote the importance of the arts. I am excited about the possibilities for our Jax Symphony and wish Mr. Lewis a wonderful season of music.
Today on First Coast Connect. Starts @ 9AM.
Streaming Link:
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
(http://www.wjct.org/listen/)
A story in this week's Folio Weekly follows the lives of several transgender individuals living in Jacksonville. We'll discuss issues affecting the local transgender community with Folio Weekly writer Claire Goforth and two transgender residents featured in the story: Jake Moore, UNF program coordinator for the LGBT Resource Center; and tattoo artist Synthia Roy.
According to a report recently released by Hubbard House and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, 18 murders in Duval County last year were the result of domestic violence. Roughly 5,000 incidents of domestic violence have been reported in Duval so far this year. We'll speak with Hubbard House COO Gail Patin about these numbers.
Jacksonville University's Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences now offering mental health counseling degree program
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra conductor/director Courtney Lewis
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Mayor Lenny Curry will have plan for HRO 'community conversation' within a month
Tuesday, September 29, 11:16 AM EDT
By David Chapman, Staff Writer
Expanding the Human Rights Ordinance was a frequent topic on the campaign trails that led to March and May elections.
How would the mayor and City Council members see the issue? When would it be addressed?
With an approved budget growing smaller in the rearview, many in the community say now is the time to talk about the issue.
Mayor Lenny Curry has long talked about leading the issue with a "community conversation."
According to his spokeswoman Marsha Oliver, the mayor's plan for that conversation will be delivered within a month.
For advocates who have waited years since the failure of the 2012 push, it's welcome news.
"I think people who are in favor of a Human Rights Ordinance ... we're ready to see some action taken," said Dan Merkan, chair of the Jacksonville Coalition for Equality.
Banning discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression was struck down by council three years ago.
Since then, though, one almost wouldn't recognize the political landscape.
Curry and 11 new council members took office in July, many pledging support to the expansion effort.
Curry never publicly took a stance on the issue, only saying he is against discrimination and would the lead the conversation about the issue.
"We participated in the elections for the purpose of electing a mayor and council who were more willing to entertain amending the HRO," said Jimmy Midyette, an attorney and chair of the Northeast Florida LGBT political action committee. "People remember that and they're really excited."
Midyette recently met with Kerri Stewart, Curry's chief of staff, to talk about the issue in broader terms — but the two didn't get into specifics, Midyette said.
"I left the meeting feeling like we are on a good timeline," he said.
Several council members said they want to see what direction Curry takes.
"I think the mayor has made a pretty strong statement he wants to ead this ... and I'm certainly supportive of that," said council member Aaron Bowman, a senior vice president with JAXUSA Partnership.
Bowman, like his JAX Chamber employer, is supportive of an expanded policy. He said he doesn't want the issue to divide the community, but believes people don't want to be part of a city that discriminates.
According to a March poll by the University of North Florida, the issue has public support.
Of 546 registered voters who participated, 62 percent showered either strong support or some support for adding sexual orientation to the existing list of groups protected by workplace discrimination. A 2013 UNF poll had the number at 58 percent.
Like Bowman, council member Anna Lopez Brosche said she didn't see a groundswell of community support on the issue while the budget was underway. But she does expect it to start soon, as the topic has been of great interest.
A "community conversation" to her would be one that includes all voices — the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, small businesses, religious and faith-based groups.
As far as a timeframe in which she'd like to see it done, she doesn't have one. Bowman hoped to see action before the end of the year.
Council member Tommy Hazouri would like to see it a little sooner.
"It's time," he said.
He doesn't want to get in front of Curry on the issue and will allow him time to lead on it. He'd like to see at least those conversations take place by November. If not, he said he could file legislation on the matter.
Advocates like Merkan have waited for the budget process to play out. Waited, but prepared.
In the past week, a grassroots event of close to 60 supporters spent the afternoon training on how to tell effectively tell their stories to council members.
The three-minute window allowed during the public comment and public hearing portions of council meetings allows for only so much. But, they are stories people need to hear, said Midyette.
In the meantime, the overall story is being told through film.
"Six Words" is a documentary about the efforts to pass a Jacksonville human rights ordinance. It's being screened from 7-9 p.m. tonight at the University of North Florida.
dchapman@jaxdailyrecord.com
(904) 356-2466
http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=546233 (http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=546233)
Quote from: Noone on October 05, 2015, 01:50:53 PM
Love First Coast Connect.
Yep. Here is a neat image for Metro Jacksonville folk to dwell on: Nooney on the river,Downtown,in his kayak,Melissa Ross program on the radio.
Today on First Coast Connect. Starts @ 9AM.
Streaming Link:
http://www.wjct.org/listen/ (http://www.wjct.org/listen/)
Duval County Schools Superintendent Nikolai Vitti joins us to discuss Florida Standard Assessment testing and other issues affecting local schools.
Read It Forward Jax! Coalition chairman W.C. Gentry
See the Girl Summit
Oktoberfest at Art Walk
Melissa is too hot to be on radio, but she does a great job. So glad we can go back and listen to her shows. I listen to 1010XL in the mornings, gotta hear what the Sunshine Pumpers are saying about the Jags from day to day.
For tomorrow, it would be great to ask JTA head Nat Ford what he thinks about the possibility of refitting the Skyway with normal streetcar infrastructure, instead of refitting it for new monorail cars or repairing the existing ones. Presumably that would cost more than refitting the cars, but long-term maintenance, and expansion, would be a lot cheaper and more efficient.
Quote from: Tacachale on October 07, 2015, 03:19:05 PM
For tomorrow, it would be great to ask JTA head Nat Ford what he thinks about the possibility of refitting the Skyway with normal streetcar infrastructure, instead of refitting it for new monorail cars or repairing the existing ones. Presumably that would cost more than refitting the cars, but long-term maintenance, and expansion, would be a lot cheaper and more efficient.
Good question.
The rest of today's line-up:
THURSDAYJTA CEO Nat Ford
ScaleUp North Florida
Northeast Florida Salvation Army
Around town with Kerry "The Specktator" Speckman
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
(http://www.wjct.org/listen/)
Looking forward to hearing the show. Thanks for the link.
I'm not a transit person...but I'm happy that Nat Ford is at the helm of JTA. Every time I hear him speak I'm left thinking that we have a thoughtful and innovative person in charge.
What did you guys think of Nat Ford, thus far?
Taca, did you hear the answer to your question on the show?
Not yet, but I'm going to listen to the show this morning online.
Edit: Or whenever they put it up on the website.
I thought Nat Ford did a good job of answering interview questions and I believe he's been good for JTA and Jacksonville. Regarding the interview, it seemed that most who called in don't want to see the Skyway go away. They want it expanded to serve more of the community. All I recall, is one phone call where one guy blamed the Skyway for downtown not having enough parking spaces.
^ That last statement discredits the caller as uninformed, so his call doesn't count. I'm glad to hear people taking the progressive view that would allow Jacksonville to improve public transit, not destroy it.
Nat Ford is by and far better than Blaylock could have ever been.
Quote from: TheCat on October 08, 2015, 10:02:46 AM
I'm not a transit person...but I'm happy that Nat Ford is at the helm of JTA. Every time I hear him speak I'm left thinking that we have a thoughtful and innovative person in charge.
What did you guys think of Nat Ford, thus far?
Taca, did you hear the answer to your question on the show?
I finally got to hear it. It was a very good answer and I'm glad they're investigating other technologies besides monorail. In fact, most of his answers were good. We really picked a good one with Ford.
On today's show:
Media Roundtable Week in Review
Jacksonville Farmers Market Fall Festival
St. Johns River Ferry Fest
http://www.wjct.org/listen/ (http://www.wjct.org/listen/)
Schedule for the week
This is subject to change.
http://www.wjct.org/listen
MONDAY
UNF's OneJax Institute will continue its Civil Discourse discussion series Monday night with a panel representing diverse perspectives on gun rights and gun control. We'll preview that conversation with Johnn Delaney, president of UNF, and Cord Byrd, local attorney and NRA representative.
JASMYN's annual Coming Out Breakfast
Jim Alabiso, star of the new play "To The Sea"
Sports wrap up with Cole Pepper
TUESDAY
Tea Party and the 2016 campaign - Dr. Ronald Libby, UNF professor of political science and author of "Purging the Republican Party: Tea Party Campaigns and Election"
Florida Coastal School of Law Foundation receives national recognition
White Cane Safety Walk Day
WJCT's The Square winner Brenda Kato
WEDNESDAY
Immigration attorney Rebecca Black
Going Green: US Green Building Council / Aardwolf Brewing Company's Green Lion Festival
"St. George and the Dragon"
THURSDAY
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
A Classic Theatre's production of "Threads of Silver and Gold - Women of the Panama Canal"
Around town with Kerry Speckman
FRIDAY
Media roundtable week in review
Baptist Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center partnership
Sulzbacher Center announces new campus
This is the link to the one jax gun control event
http://www.unf.edu/onejax/ (http://www.unf.edu/onejax/)
Quote from: Tacachale on October 08, 2015, 10:27:30 PM
Quote from: TheCat on October 08, 2015, 10:02:46 AM
I'm not a transit person...but I'm happy that Nat Ford is at the helm of JTA. Every time I hear him speak I'm left thinking that we have a thoughtful and innovative person in charge.
What did you guys think of Nat Ford, thus far?
Taca, did you hear the answer to your question on the show?
I finally got to hear it. It was a very good answer and I'm glad they're investigating other technologies besides monorail. In fact, most of his answers were good. We really picked a good one with Ford.
Ford was impressed with the question.
Today's Show @ 9:00Am
We'll discuss the Tea Party's impact on the 2016 presidential election with Dr. Ronald Libby, UNF political science professor and author of "Purging the Republican Party: Tea Party Campaigns and Elections." [BY PHONE]
Florida Coastal School of Law Foundation receives national recognition
White Cane Safety Walk Day
WJCT's The Square winner artist Brenda Kato
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
(http://www.wjct.org/listen/)
Today's Show, Wednesday 10/14/15:
Following Tuesday night's Democratic presidential debate, we'll speak with local Bernie Sanders organizer Ben Weaver about the campaign's efforts here in Jacksonville.
Ben Weaver's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ben__America (https://twitter.com/ben__America)
Immigration attorney and First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce chair Rebecca Black joins us to discuss the ongoing debate over immigration.
Going Green: US Green Building Council / Aardwolf Brewing Company's Green Lion Festival
Christ Episcopal Church School of the Arts production of "St. George and the Dragon"
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
(http://www.wjct.org/listen/)
Today's Show, Wednesday 10/14/15:
We'll discuss efforts by federal prosecutors to target health care fraud in Jacksonville with Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Mehta and Florida-Times Union reporter Derek Gilliam.
As the nation marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast cancer survivor Laurie Ramos and Dr. Cynthia Anderson, Baptist Health radiation oncologist, join us to discuss the importance of mammograms.
A Classic Theatre's production of "Threads of Silver and Gold - Women of the Panama Canal" - playwright Deborah Dickey and star Toni Phillips
Around town with Kerry "The Specktator" Speckman
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
(http://www.wjct.org/listen/)
Today's Show, Wednesday 10/16/15:
Media roundtable week in review
Baptist Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center partnership
Sulzbacher Center's efforts to build new Sulzbacher Village housing for homeless women and families
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
Cool. I'd like to hear more about the Baptist/MD Anderson partnership and their plans for San Marco. Sulzbacher's project near Gateway sounds interesting too.
TUESDAY: October 20, 2015 @ 9:00am.
A draft of Mayor Lenny Curry's 90-day audit of the city budget finds that, among other things, Jacksonville needs more streams of revenue.
A full version of the audit is expected to be released soon. We'll speak with Florida Politics reporter A.G. Gancarski.
Stacey Goldring and the First Coast Connect Book Club: David McCollough's "The Wright Brothers"
Filmmaker Martin Doblmeier on his documentary "Chaplains" and WJCT's special screening of the film
Gullah Geechee Film and Cultural Festival
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
Wednesday: October 21, 2015
We'll speak with Mike Binder, professor of political science at UNF, about the results of their new polls of likely Republican and Democratic 2016 voters.
Activist Adam Sugalski on local and statewide protests of the Florida black bear hunt.
UF Health breast pathology director Dr. Shahla Masood on the importance of breast cancer screenings.
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
First Coast Connect will not air tomorrow morning. In its place, we'll present the inaugural episode of WJCT's quarterly program Faith Matters.
Hosted by Nancy Broner, Executive Director of UNF's OneJax Institute, and Kyle Reese, OneJax Board Chair and Senor Pastor at Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church, this program explores today's most pressing issues through the lens of faith.
Thursday: October 22, 2015
Thursday we'll examine the concept of forgiveness.
Reverend Tony Hansberry, of the Suwanee-North Jacksonville District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, joins us to look at the role forgiveness is playing in how the church is healing after the shooting of nine members of the Charleston, SC, congregation earlier this year.
Then later, we'll discuss the idea of forgiveness in various faith traditions with a roundtable of local religious leaders:
Reverend Kate Moorehead, Dean of St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
Dr. Parvez Ahmed, leader in the Northeast Florida Islamic community and professor at the University of North Florida
And Rabbi Matt Cohen, Assistant Rabbi of the Congregation Ahavath Chesed - The Temple
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
Tuesday, Nov. 5:
- St. Johns County Votes on a Half Cent Sales Tax for Schools: Vicky Oakes, St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections, and Becky Slough, St. Johns County School Board Chair
- New Options for the Jacksonville Skyway
- Dr. Carolyn Stone, UNF professor of counselor educator, on the Third White House Convening at UNF
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
Last week:
Regarding Eureka Gardens:
We speak with Rev. Richard Hamlet, the founder of Global Ministries Foundation, who says he's committed to improving conditions at Eureka Garden, the Section 8 complex in Jacksonville that's recently come under fire for dangerous conditions. Hamlet met with local and federal officials this week to work on fixing a long list of property code citations and health issues at the Westside apartments.
http://news.wjct.org/post/102715-rev-richard-hamlet-distracted-driving-author-david-talbot-photographer-susan-michal
(http://news.wjct.org/post/102715-rev-richard-hamlet-distracted-driving-author-david-talbot-photographer-susan-michal)
Regarding Wes White:
We speak with state attorney candidate Wes White about the major issues he's focusing on in his campaign against State Attorney Angela Corey.
http://news.wjct.org/post/102615-wes-white-st-johns-riverkeeper-and-duval-public-schools-chaplains-cole-pepper (http://news.wjct.org/post/102615-wes-white-st-johns-riverkeeper-and-duval-public-schools-chaplains-cole-pepper)
TheCat, do you think you start posting these a bit earlier? Sounds like a good show today.
November 4, 2015 :
· A Closer Look at Mayor Lenny Curry's Community Conversations on Equality
· Community Hospice of NE Florida participates in Medicare Care Choices
· "Honoring All Veterans" event in St. Johns County
· Comedian and Actor Paul Reiser
Tacachale, I'll try.
Thursday, November 5, 2015:
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
· Proposed Boundary Changes Cause Tensions at the Duval County School Board
· "Project Atrium" artist Ian Johnston
· March of Dimes Signature Chefs Event
· Around Town with Kerry Speckman
Speaking of First Coast Connect...
Via host, Melissa Ross,
"Pretty excited to share that I've been asked to fill in for the great Diane Rehm next month! The dates are December 9th, 10th, and 11th. Diane is a public radio icon and this is a huge honor. Wish me luck Duval!"
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
State Attorney Angela Corey
Young Adult Author Meg Haston
The Whale at the 5&Dime Theatre
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
Monday, Nov. 16:
Parvez Ahmed of UNF will join Monday's show to discuss the Paris attacks.
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
Tuesday Nov. 17
UNF Prof. Josh Gellers, Research Fellow at The Earth System Governance Project, on the Draft Declaration on Human Rights and Climate Change, promoting discussion about human rights issues at the upcoming climate negotiations in Paris
Transit Expert Shelley Row
First Connect Book Club Blogger Stacey Goldring- Beloved Books Made Into Movies
#GivingTuesday with Catholic Charities
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
Wed. Nov 18:
"We'll lead tomorrow at 9am with Travis Trice/Church Mobilizer, and Katie Sullivan/Volunteer Coordinator, of World Relief Jacksonville.
They'll discuss Governor Scott's statement that Florida should not accept any more Syrian refugees in the wake of the Paris terror attacks."
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
Very Informative show on refugees in Jacksonville.
http://news.wjct.org/post/111815-syrian-refugees-heather-quick-naz-and-court-how-succeed-business (http://news.wjct.org/post/111815-syrian-refugees-heather-quick-naz-and-court-how-succeed-business)
Jacksonville has the 5th Largest syrian population in American.
THURSDAY NOV.19 :
"Bright Holidays" with spokeswoman Melanie Husk of Baptist Health
Swamp Radio Presents Early Thanks
Around Town with Kerry Speckman
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
(http://www.wjct.org/listen/)
MONDAY Nov 23:
Nov. 23 marks three years since the shooting of Jacksonville teen Jordan Davis. UNF race expert and assistant professor of sociology Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder joins us to discuss the continued national concerns surrounding race and justice, and how the event connects to the state of race relations today.
French artist and filmmaker Julien de Casablanca. Casablanca is the creator of the Outings movement of displaying images from museum artwork in public places, which the Cummer Museum and Gardens is participating in.
Author Bert Herring, AC: The Power of Appetite Correction
Sports wrap up with Cole Pepper
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
TUESDAY Nov 24
Today we're speaking with an Iraqi law student and a Florida Coastal professor on their panel today at the school on this issue.
panal discussion info: http://www.metrojacksonville.com/forum/index.php/topic,25688.0.html (http://www.metrojacksonville.com/forum/index.php/topic,25688.0.html)
Author Andrew Faas, The Bully Trap
25 years of the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida's Art Ventures Fund
TUESDAY, Dec 2, 2015
We'll examine efforts to curb the increase of HIV in Northeast Florida as the world marks World AIDS Day. Local physician Dr. Dori Russ will join us.
We'll also speak with Dr. Deb Walters, a retired neuro-scientist who is kayaking solo from Maine to Miami to raise awareness for underprivileged children in Guatemala. She is passing through Jacksonville this week.
The Women's Board of Wolfson Children's Hospital Arts and Antiques Show
http://www.wjct.org/listen/ (http://www.wjct.org/listen/)
Melissa Ross is hosting for Diane Rehm's show today. It's on now...sorry for the late notice.
The Supreme Court Considers Affirmative Action As Campus Protests Over Racial Bias Continue
The Supreme Court hears arguments for and against affirmative action, and on campuses across the country, students protest over racial bias continue. Join us to discuss diversity on campus and the ongoing struggle for inclusion, community and trust.
http://www.wjct.org/listen/ (http://www.wjct.org/listen/)
Schedule for the week:
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
TUESDAY
State Rep. Janet Adkins
Gender equality in media coverage
Jacksonville Public Library's "Great Decisions" discussion series
WEDNESDAY
Football and concussions
Nu-Well Physicians
National Blood Donor Month
THURSDAY
Public Defender Matt Shirk
North Florida TPO
Comedian Greg Morton
Around town with Kerry "The Specktator" Speckman
FRIDAY
Media roundtable week in review
International dyslexia expert Susan Barton
ARBUS Magazine's "All the Angels Come" series
Wednesday, January 6, 2015:
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
With the release of the new film "Concussion," the debate over concussions in football and the lasting effects experienced by many current and former players is back in the spotlight. We'll speak local neurologist Dr. Syed Asad and Rick Johnson of Sports Technologies, LLC, who has been working to develop helmets to better protect against traumatic brain injuries.
We'll also talk with Dr. Saumil Oza, chairman of the new company Nu-Well Physicians.This group of 11 local physicians has created a new line of cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juices.
And we'll learn how OneBlood (formerly the Blood Alliance) is partnering with the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to encourage more people to donate blood in the new year. Spokesperson Odette Struys will join us.
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
MONDAY
We'll speak with David Cobb, outreach director of the Move to Amend Coalition, which was formed in 2010 as a response to the Supreme Court Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision establishing corporate personhood. He'll be appearing on the UNF campus Monday night to discuss their efforts to amend the decision.
Attorney Tad Delegal on Jacksonville's pension
"Jacksonville in a Box" subscription service
Sports wrap up with Cole Pepper
TUESDAY
Human trafficking
"War Against All Puerto Ricans" author Nelson Denis on the Jones Acts and its effect on the economy of Puerto Rico
Players by the Sea production of "Cotton Alley"
WEDNESDAY
I-95 Overland Bridge project
Jazz bassist and "Jazz Night in America" host Christian McBride, performing this week at the Ritz Theatre [PRE-RECORDED]
THURSDAY
Episcopal School head coach and former NFL quarterback Mark Brunell and John Cornack, CEO of The Eisenhower Center
Actress Sonia Manzano (Maria from "Sesame Street")
"Sunken Conservation" documentary airing on WJCT TV
Artist Ambler Hutchinson
Around town with Kerry Speckman
FRIDAY
Media roundtable week in review
Greenscape of Jacksonville bringing international artist Konstantin Demopoulos's "The Blue Trees" environmental exhibit to the First Coast
Friday January 15
This is subject to change.
We'll discuss the week's top news stories with our roundtable of local journalists: Larry Hannan, Florida Times-Union reporter; Fred Matthews, Examiner blogger; Matt Shaw, Folio Weekly editor; and WJCT analyst John Burr.
One Spark co-founder and former CEO Elton Rivas on his resignation from the festival [BY PHONE]
"42nd Street" Star Caitlin Ehlinger, on stage now at the Times-Union Center [PRE-RECORDED INTERVIEW]
Greenscape of Jacksonville bringing international artist Konstantin Demopoulos's "The Blue Trees" environmental exhibit to the First Coast. We'll speak with Demopoulus and Greenscape of Jacksonville executive director Anna Dooley
The week of January 18, 2016.
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
(http://www.wjct.org/listen/)
TUESDAY
Hundreds of Florida death penalty cases are in limbo following the Supreme Court's decision last week tossing out the way the state sentences people to death. We'll speak with Darlene Farah, a Jacksonville resident concerned that the ruling will create delays in her daughter's murder trial. We'll also be joined by her legal counsel, local attorney Dale Carson.
In this month's edition of the First Coast Connect Book Club, book blogger Stacey Goldring joins us to discuss Daniel James Brown's "The Boys in the Boat."
Generation W founder Donna Orender on the organization's upcoming "Generation WORKS" event
Farah & Farah attorney Eddie Farah on the law firm's "Keep Jax Safe" initiative [PRE-RECORDED INTERVIEW]
WEDNESDAY
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Ringmaster Johnathon Lee Iverson on the circus's decision to retire performing elephants after this year.
M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit on this week's The M*A*S*H Gala: A Benefit for Ayla's Acres No-Kill Animal Rescue in St. Augustine [PRE-RECORDED INTERVIEW]
THURSDAY
St. Johns Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman
Hemming Park's 150th
Weekend events with Kerry "The Specktator" Speckman
FRIDAY
Media roundtable week in review
Amelia Island Restaurant Week
U F Health Women and Heart Disease: Update, Treatment and Prevention Conference
Thursday, January 20, 2016 @ 9am
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
St. Johns Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman will be our first guest Thursday morning. Her group is teaming with environmental organizations from around the state to urge Gov. Rick Scott to veto an industry-friendly water policy bill that was passed by the Florida Senate last week. We'll discuss this and other issues affecting the river.
Friends of Hemming Park will celebrate 150 years of the park with a special event this weekend. We'll discuss the park's history with Friends of Hemming Park CEO Vince Cavin and board president Wayne Wood.
Weekend events with Kerry "The Specktator" Speckman
Friday, January 29, 2016 @ 9am
http://www.wjct.org/listen/
We'll discuss the week's top news stories with our roundtable of local journalists: Paula Horvath, Florida Times-Union columnist; Fred Matthews, Examiner blogger; A.G. Gancarski, Florida Politics and Folio Weekly writer; John Burr, WJCT analyst.
Justin Miller of the St. Augustine-based nonprofit Pangolin Conservation joins us to discuss their work promoting the conservation, education and research of the species known as the world's most trafficked mammal.
The third annual Jazz on the Bridge event will be held next week to raise funds for the nonprofit Bridge of Northeast Florida, which works to better the lives of children living in some of the city's most impoverished communities. We'll preview the event with Bridge of Northeast Florida CEO Shariffa Spicer and Jazz on the Bridge co-host and comedian Adrian "A-Train" Smith.
Week of Feb. 1, 2016 @9am
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MONDAY
Monday, we'll discuss making plans for downtown revitalization a reality, including identifying viable projects and leveraging limited funding. Joining us will be Aundra Wallace, CEO of Downtown Investment Authority; Jim Bailey, chair of the Downtown Investment Authority and owner of Bailey Publishing; and Kimberly Waterhouse, director of programs with CREW Jacksonville.
Local activists Chevara Orrin and Daniel Locke join us with details on their upcoming study circle on race issues.
We'll speak with Dr. Neil Sanghvi of the First Coast Heart & Vascular Center about atrial fibrillation, the number one heart rhythm disorder in the world.
Sports wrap up with Cole Pepper
TUESDAY
Paul Krishnamurty, chief political analyst for Betfair.com, the British betting exchange regarded as one of the best prediction guides for elections. Krishnamurty is following the 2016 presidential election, and will share his thoughts following the Iowa caucus.
Dr. Mike Shirley, director of the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, on the upcoming State of the Reserve event.
Dr. Eric Sauvageau, director of the Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, on the correlation between heart disease and stroke.
New initiatives from local theatre Players by the Sea
WEDNESDAY
Florida Blue CEO Pat Geraghty and Mayo Clinic Cardiologist Dr. Amy Pollak on National Wear Red Day
"A Legacy of Faith" documentary
"Food for Thought" event at the Fernandina Beach Library
THURSDAY - FAITH MATTERS
No First Coast Connect on Thursday. In its place will be the second edition of WJCT's quarterly program, Faith Matters, exploring contemporary issues through the lens of faith.
Hosts Nancy Broner and Kyle Reese of UNF's OneJax Institute will be joined by local and national faith leaders to discuss the role of faith in the political process.
FRIDAY
Media roundtable week in review
2016 Environmental Protection Board Water Education Festival
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts theatre department's production of "Radio Golf" at the Ritz Theatre
Jacksonville Dance Theatre's "Duets for Valentine's Day"
Feb 1, 2016 @ 9am
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Tuesday, we'll speak with Paul Krishnamurty, chief political analyst for Betfair.com, the British betting exchange regarded as one of the best prediction guides for elections. Krishnamurty is following the 2016 presidential election, and will share his thoughts following the Iowa caucus.
Dr. Mike Shirley, director of the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, will join us to discuss the upcoming "State of the Reserve" symposium.
Dr. Eric Sauvageau, director of the Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, will speak on the correlation between heart disease and stroke.
And we'll find out about Player's by the Sea's "New Voices" initiative to develop local playwrights. Joe Schwarz, Players by the Sea executive director, and Bradley Akers, associate director, will join us.
MONDAY
Dr. Michael Hallet, professor of criminology and criminal justice at UNF, will join us to discuss violent crime in Jacksonville.
We'll preview the 26.2 with Donna marathon with founder Donna Deegan and learn about the latest breast cancer research at Mayo Clinic with Dr. E. Aubrey Thompson, co-director of the Mayo Clinic Breast Cancer Translational Genomics program.
David Bonner, executive creative director at the advertising firm On Ideas, joins us with a look at some of the most talked about Super Bowl ads.
And we'll discuss the outcome of the big game with sports contributor Cole Pepper.
TUESDAY
TedxFSCJ's "Immigrants, Refugees and Jacksonville's Muslim-American Community" salon event
Jacksonville Chapter of the American Guild of Organists screening Buster Keaton's "Sherlock, Jr." with live pipe organ accompaniment
Reathreaded's fifth annual "Mukti" fundraising event
Musician Alan Parsons, performing at the Florida Theatre with the Jacksonville Rock Symphony [PRE-RECORDED PHONE INTERVIEW]
WEDNESDAY
JAX Chamber president Audrey Moran on expanding Jacksonville's human rights ordinance
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts 30th annual "Extravaganza"
Going Green: Environmental Youth Council
WJCT's The Square winner Monique Mancera [PRE-RECORDED PERFORMANCE]
THURSDAY
Local Homes for Heroes helps veterans, teachers and other heroes save money when purchasing homes
Anazao Galleries bringing Emilie Shapiro's sustainable line of jewelry to Jacksonville
Weekend events with Kerry "The Specktator" Speckman
FRIDAY
Media roundtable week in review
Baptist Health Girls' Night Out event
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 @ 9am
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Tuesday, we'll examine issues facing Jacksonville's immigrant, refugee and Muslim-American communities with UNF professor Parvez Ahmed, FSCJ professor Paul Hendrickson and Ranna Abduljawad, member of Floridians Responding to Refugees. A TEDxFSCJ salon event Wednesday night will further explore this topic.
We'll preview the Jacksonville Chapter of the American Guild of Organists' upcoming screening of Buster Keaton's "Sherlock, Jr." with live pipe organ accompaniment. Patricia DeWitt, the guild's sub dean, will join us.
We speak with famed musician and record producer Alan Parsons about his performance at the Florida Theatre this week with the Jacksonville Rock Symphony. [PRE-RECORDED PHONE INTERVIEW]
And Rethreaded founder Kristen Keen joins us with info about the organization's special Valentine's Day pop-up shops.
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.
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We'll speak with JAX Chamber president Audrey Moran about the group's decision to support expanding Jacksonville's human rights ordinance to cover LGBT citizens.
In this week's edition of our Going Green segment, we'll talk with Hunter Miller of the Environmental Youth Council, a St. Augustine group of young environmental activists. [BY PHONE]
We'll preview Douglas Anderson School of the Arts' upcoming "Extravaganza" event with jazz director Ace Martin and communications director Scott Reneau.
Local musician Monique Mancera, the latest first place winner of WJCT's "The Square," joins us for a special in-studio of her winning song. [PRE-RECORDED SEGMENT]
I just want to throw a comment in here about how much I enjoy First Coast Connect. If I don't catch it when it's on, due to work and life and stuff, I listen to the podcasts. Such a great way to keep up with what's really happening in our city. Kudos and all the good stuff to Melissa Ross!
Monday February 16, 2015
We'll discuss the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and businesses claiming a right to refuse service based on religious objections, with Toni Van Pelt, President of the Washington D.C.-based Institute for Science and Human Values. Van Pelt will be speaking on the topic at the First Coast Freethought Society this week.
We'll learn about new efforts by the American Legion to help Northeast Florida veterans Clarence Hill, past National Commander, and Annie Anderson, District Area Auxiliary President.
Baptist Health cardiologist C. David Hassel, MD joins us to discuss transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
And sports contributor Cole Pepper drops by with a recap of the Jacksonville Armada's match against Orlando City this weekend and other local sports news.
Week of February 16, 2016
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TUESDAY
Jax Journey project director Debbie Verges
Stacey Goldring and the First Coast Connect Book Club: the work of author Isabel Allende
"Whad'ya Know?" host Michael Feldman on their live show from the Florida Theatre this weekend [PRE-RECORDED INTERVIEW]
The 5 And Dime Theatre's production of "STUPID F#*KING BIRD"
WEDNESDAY - POLICY MATTERS
No First Coast Connect on Wednesday. In its place will be WJCT's quarterly program Policy Matters, hosted by Rick Mullaney, director of JU's Public Policy Institute.
Wednesday he'll discuss public service, the environment and other topics with former Florida Governor and US Senator Bob Graham and Chris Hand, former chief of staff for Mayor Alvin Brown.
THURSDAY
Market volatility and the economy
Episcopal Children's Services Champion Awards
3Squares fundraiser benefiting Feeding Northeast Florida
Weekend events with Kerry "The Specktator" Speckman
FRIDAY
Media roundtable week in review
Tiger, elephant and rhino conservation work at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Commentator Jay Solomon
Classical group the Dover Quartet performs live in studio
Week of February 22, 2016 @ 9am
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TUESDAY:
· W.C. Gentry on the Jacksonville Journey and the Read It Forward Jax Coalition
· Sister Cities Program- Jacksonville to Nantes, France
· The #OscarsSoWhite Controversy: Henny Stewart of "The Chat" and Joseph O'Hern
· Violinist Joshua Bell (prerecorded)
WEDNESDAY:
· Jacksonville City Councilman Tommy Hazouri
· Women and Heart Disease
· Groundwork Jacksonville CEO Dawn Emerick
· Author Jarik Conrad
THURSDAY:
· Jacksonville Symphony President and CEO Robert Massey
· Third Goal International Film Festival
· Performer Herb Alpert (prerecorded)
· Around Town with Kerry Speckman
FRIDAY:
· Media Roundtable Week in Review
· Greenscape of Jacksonville's Flowering Tree Sale
· Jeff Coffin of the Dave Matthews Band (clinic, master class and concert at JU)
Wednesday March 2, 2016 @ 9am
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We'll speak with Jacksonville City Councilman Bill Gulliford about the city's human rights ordinance. Gulliford sponsored one of two competing bills to expand the HRO to cover LGBT citizens, both of which were withdrawn from the council.
John Culver, sustainability expert with Jacksonville's Environmental Services, Inc., joins us to discuss a JEA proposal to reduce the value of excess electricity generated by commercial and residential solar arrays.
We'll speak with Florida Blue CEO Pat Geraghty about his trip to the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He was the only Jacksonville CEO to attend the event. [PRE-RECORDED SEGMENT]
And we'll preview the upcoming Girls Inc. of Jacksonville Daddy Daughter Dance with Dr. Robin Rose, executive director of Girls Inc, and father and daughter Mark and Anessa Coomes, who have attended previous dances.
Week of March 7, 2016 @ 9am
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MONDAY
We'll discuss the latest on the allegations against the Wounded Warrior Project with David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union reporter. His latest investigation into the subject appears in Sunday's edition of the newspaper.
Local food critic Caron Streibich joins us to discuss new restaurant trends in Jacksonville.
The UNF Chambers Singers recently released a CD to help raise funds for a performance trip through Portugal. We'll hear some of their music and learn more from Dr. Cara Tasher, UNF director of choral activities, and Brooks Baptiste and Anna Mans, voice performance majors in the UNF Music Flagship Program.
And sports analyst Cole Pepper stops by with a recap of this week's local sports news.
TUESDAY
Public speaking styles of the presidential candidates
Heroin use on the rise on the First Coast
Women's Conference of Florida
Music education for underserved children
WEDNESDAY
New UNF polls on who Florida Republican and Democrat primary voters are supporting a week out
World Affairs Council speakers series
Generation W
THURSDAY
Natural Life Music and Arts Festival
Weekend events with Kerry "The Specktator" Speckman
FRIDAY
Media roundtable week in review
Tuesday March 8, 2015 @ 9am:
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Tuesday morning we'll examine the communication skills of the 2016 presidential candidates. Mark Vickers, Jacksonville-based communication consultant and certified world class speaking coach, joins us to discuss the candidate's speaking styles and how effective they are as communicators.
We'll speak with Dr. Kelly Wells, director of the Duval County Health Department, about the rise of heroin use on the First Coast.
Women's Conference of Florida CEO Arlene DiBenigno joins us to preview the upcoming first-ever statewide women's conference. [BY PHONE]
And we'll learn about the League of Florida Orchestras' "Guiding Success" program to provide early-childhood music education to underserved communities. Richard Cuff, executive director of the League of Florida Orchestras, will be our guest.
Tuesday March 22, 2016
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As President Obama concludes his historic visit to Cuba, we'll speak with John Caulfield, retired American senior diplomat to Cuba, about his experiences in the county.
Andrew Poulos, nationally recognized tax expert and Fox News Business contributor, joins us with tips for tax season.
We'll learn about the efforts of Dreams Come True Jacksonville, which works to support children battling life-threatening illnesses. We'll be joined by Sheri Criswell, Dreams Come True executive director, and Ryan Troutman, a young man who received support from the group while battling a traumatic brain injury.
WJCT music director and "Electro Lounge" host David Luckin joins us with a listen of some new music from around the world.
Wednesday March 22, 2016
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A recent Robert Wood Johnson Foundation report found St. Johns County to be the healthiest county in Florida. Duval County's position on the list has dropped to 46. We'll discuss this with Bryan Campbell, CEO of Duval County Medical Society.
We'll preview the upcoming Generation W women's leadership conference with Donna Orender, Generation W founder, and conference speaker Rear Admiral Marty Evans, U.S. Navy (Retired).
As Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice opens in theaters, our pop culture philosophy contributor Dr. Nicolas Michaud joins us to examine the competing ideologies of the two title characters.
And we'll learn about upcoming Heartbeat of the Bold City speakers series connecting the community with local art makers. Jessica Pounds, Heartbeat of the Bold City founder, and Christina Wagner, speaker and musician, join us.
Thursday March 31, 2016:
· Community legend and philanthropist Helen Lane and the Cultural Council's Tony Allegretti on the 40th annual Arts Awards
· Chris Markl, co-founder of the Advocate PAC app
· Tourea Robinson of Aging True on Senior Hunger and the Meals on Wheels "March for Meals" Campaign
Week of April4, 2016:
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TUESDAY:
First Coast Connect On the Go!
A live remote broadcast from the Jessie Ball DuPont Center - featuring:
· State Representatives Charles McBurney (R) and Reggie Fullwood (D)
· Sherry Magill, Jessie Ball DuPont Fund
· Comedienne Paula Poundstone (prerecorded)
· And more!
WEDNESDAY:
· Autism Awareness Month
· Schultz Center CEO Deborah Gianoulis
· The Douglas Anderson School of the Arts presents The Shadow Box
THURSDAY:
· The Launch of "Mission One Million" – Challenging Jacksonville to Lose One Million Pounds
· Christine Meyer, supervising attorney for Guardian ad Litem, on the new "Child's Best Hope Act"
· Amelia Tree Conservancy's "Celebration of Trees"
· Around Town with Kerry Speckman
FRIDAY:
First Coast Connect On the Go!
Live from the 5th annual Generation W Conference on the UNF Campus- featuring:
· Gen W Founder Donna Orender
· And more!
This is subject to change.
TUESDAY
As the nation marks Child Abuse Prevention Month, we'll discuss local and national efforts with Dr. Randell Alexander, program director the Pediatric Child Abuse Fellowship at UF Health, and Dr. Richard Lapchick, global human rights activist. Dr. Alexander will be one of the presenters at UF Health's annual seminar on the issue later this month. Dr. Lapchick will be a keynote speaker at the Exchange Club Family Center's annual child abuse prevention conference this week. [DR. LAPCHICK WILL BE BY PHONE]
First Coast author Steve Berry joins us to discuss his latest novel, "The 14th Colony." [BY PHONE]
In this month's edition of the First Coast Connect Book Club, we'll speak with book blogger Stacey Goldring about John Kennedy Toole's classic novel, "A Confederacy of Dunces."
WEDNESDAY
Ability Housing joins national low in come housing advisory group
"Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife" event on Jekyll Island
"HEAL Zoo Walk For Autism" event
FSCJ Artist Series presents "Motown: The Musical"
THURSDAY
Food Network star Sandra Lee
Attorney Wayne Hogan on Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Tree Hill Butterfly Festival
Roscolusa Songwriters Festival
Weekend events with Kerry "The Specktator" Speckman
FRIDAY
Media roundtable week in review
Gullah Geechee Ringshouters
Jacksonville Aviation Authority "Wings N' Wheels" event