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Hour-long call-in show on NE Florida's issues, community leaders, artists & events. Includes Friday roundtable. @WJCTNews 89.9 FM🎙️📻 wjct.org/listen

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We dig into the history and lore of the honey dripper and its storied roots in the city’s OutEast neighborhood. We're joined by Harold Craw, GM of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp; Alice Kimbrough, founder of The Honey Dripper House; and Bill Delaney, co-founder of The Jaxson.

We dig into the history and lore of the honey dripper and its storied roots in the city’s OutEast neighborhood. We're joined by Harold Craw, GM of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp; Alice Kimbrough, founder of The Honey Dripper House; and Bill Delaney, co-founder of The Jaxson.
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Our panel of newshounds discuss the week’s biggest headlines, from a backlash over a conservation land grab to the latest on the devastating airport parking fire. Join the conversation by calling (904) 549-2937 ☎️

Our panel of newshounds discuss the week’s biggest headlines, from a backlash over a conservation land grab to the latest on the devastating airport parking fire. Join the conversation by calling (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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From dwindling hopes for a budget deal to Hope Florida, we discuss the latest state political headlines with government expert Chris Hand. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️

From dwindling hopes for a budget deal to Hope Florida, we discuss the latest state political headlines with government expert Chris Hand. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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As hurricane season gets underway, First Coast News’ Chief Meteorologist Tim Deegan passes the torch to Lewis Turner. We hear their reflections on the evolving challenge of weather forecasting and the moments that make the experience worthwhile. Join the convo (904) 549-2937 ☎️

As hurricane season gets underway, First Coast News’ Chief Meteorologist Tim Deegan passes the torch to Lewis Turner. We hear their reflections on the evolving challenge of weather forecasting and the moments that make the experience worthwhile. Join the convo (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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A new research study confirms the presence of pollutants and pesticides in the blood of some southern Georgia residents. We talk to the scientists behind the study about what their research shows and what may be next for residents impacted.

A new research study confirms the presence of pollutants and pesticides in the blood of some southern Georgia residents. We talk to the scientists behind the study about what their research shows and what may be next for residents impacted.
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It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from drama on the City Council floor and political change on the dais to the impacts of NOAA cutbacks on hurricane season. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️

It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from drama on the City Council floor and political change on the dais to the impacts of NOAA cutbacks on hurricane season. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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The Okefenokee swamp is the largest blackwater swamp in North America, and the lifeblood of the St. Marys and Suwanee rivers. We talk to the refuge’s chief exec about why she believes UNESCO designation would boost the economy of southern GA. Join the convo (904) 549-2937 ☎️

The Okefenokee swamp is the largest blackwater swamp in North America, and the lifeblood of the St. Marys and Suwanee rivers. We talk to the refuge’s chief exec about why she believes UNESCO designation would boost the economy of southern GA. Join the convo (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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Today, Jacksonville power couple and civil rights icons Alton and Gwen Yates talk about their new memoir, “Living the Legacy.” Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️

Today, Jacksonville power couple and civil rights icons Alton and Gwen Yates talk about their new memoir, “Living the Legacy.” Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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Today, we talk to Dr. Audrieanna Burgin, the incoming CEO 904WARD, about balancing strategy and reality as she takes the helm of the influential Jacksonville nonprofit. Join the conversation by calling (904) 549-2937 ☎️

Today, we talk to Dr. Audrieanna Burgin, the incoming CEO <a href="/904Ward/">904WARD</a>, about balancing strategy and reality as she takes the helm of the influential Jacksonville nonprofit. Join the conversation by calling (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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From the Big Beautiful Bill to twitter spats between billionaires and military crackdowns on protests, we get political analysis of the latest headlines with public policy expert Rick Mullaney. Join the convo (904) 549-2937 ☎️

From the Big Beautiful Bill to twitter spats between billionaires and military crackdowns on protests, we get political analysis of the latest headlines with public policy expert Rick Mullaney. Join the convo (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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From an attempt to silence reporting on Hope Florida to a new Jacksonville bill limiting aid for immigrants, our media roundtable breaks down the week’s headlines. Join the conversation by calling (904) 549-2937 ☎️

From an attempt to silence reporting on Hope Florida to a new Jacksonville bill limiting aid for immigrants, our media roundtable breaks down the week’s headlines. Join the conversation by calling (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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The Duval County School Board considers removing diversity, equity and inclusion goals from its governing documents. We talk to three public school advocates about why it matters, and how you can get involved. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️

The Duval County School Board considers removing diversity, equity and inclusion goals from its governing documents. We talk to three public school advocates about why it matters, and how you can get involved. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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As Russian attacks on Ukraine continue to escalate, U.S. doctors are offering medical support. We ask one Jacksonville physician who recently returned from the war torn nation about what he saw, and the crisis faced by civilians and medical workers. Call us (904) 549-2937️ ☎️

As Russian attacks on Ukraine continue to escalate, U.S. doctors are offering medical support. We ask one Jacksonville physician who recently returned from the war torn nation about what he saw, and the crisis faced by civilians and medical workers. Call us (904) 549-2937️ ☎️
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What are you reading this summer? Join our convo as we discuss the season’s new releases, much anticipated sequels and hard-knock tales. From the perfect beach book to rainy day must reads, we talk to local bookstore owners and bibliophiles to compile a comprehensive list. 📚

What are you reading this summer? Join our convo as we discuss the season’s new releases, much anticipated sequels and hard-knock tales. From the perfect beach book to rainy day must reads, we talk to local bookstore owners and bibliophiles to compile a comprehensive list. 📚
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It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from a contempt finding for Florida’s attorney general to bad “Karma” at a local automotive dealer. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️

It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from a contempt finding for Florida’s attorney general to bad “Karma” at a local automotive dealer. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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A well-known name in local politics, business and journalism tries his hand at fiction. We’ll sit down with Abel Harding ahead of the release of his debut novel, “Last Time I’ll Ask,” a tale of Jacksonville politics, interpersonal conflict and personal discovery.

A well-known name in local politics, business and journalism tries his hand at fiction. We’ll sit down with Abel Harding ahead of the release of his debut novel, “Last Time I’ll Ask,” a tale of Jacksonville politics, interpersonal conflict and personal discovery.
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Government expert Chris Hand breaks down how local projects fared financially, and how the Governor’s veto pen could still change those calculations. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️

Government expert Chris Hand breaks down how local projects fared financially, and how the Governor’s veto pen could still change those calculations. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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It’s the biggest stories of the week, from council support for a rare mayoral veto to a lawsuit over a smelly St. Johns County biomass facility. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️

It’s the biggest stories of the week, from council support for a rare mayoral veto to a lawsuit over a smelly St. Johns County biomass facility. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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From budget priorities to a city-wide beautification effort, we talk city business with Jacksonville's @mayordeegan. Join us today at 9 a.m. on WJCT 89.9 📻

From budget priorities to a city-wide beautification effort, we talk city business with Jacksonville's @mayordeegan. Join us today at 9 a.m. on WJCT 89.9 📻
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Two-thirds of the #sewagesludge produced in Florida lands in the #StJohnsRiver basin. John Henry November, executive director and general counsel at @publictrustlaw discusses a new report that outlines financial and environmental costs. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️

Two-thirds of the #sewagesludge produced in Florida lands in the #StJohnsRiver basin. John Henry November, executive director and general counsel at @publictrustlaw discusses a new report that outlines financial and environmental costs. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️