SJC Launches New Podcast Lineup to Expand Transparency and Elevate Community Engagement

• 4 May 2026
• Category: Organizational Excellence Community Trust SJC News
• Tags: 2026

New audio and video programs reach the public across streaming platforms and local radio

Key Takeaways:

• St. Johns County expands transparency and access by launching a new lineup of official podcasts and radio programs, delivering timely government updates through on-demand audio, video, and live local broadcasts.
• Three distinct shows, County Conversations, Behind the SJCenes, and The SJC Report, offer varied formats (in-depth interviews, meeting recaps, and concise updates) to improve community engagement and make local government more accessible.
• The initiative supports the County’s Strategic Plan priority of Community Trust by increasing proactive communication, meeting residents across multiple platforms, and encouraging greater public awareness and participation.

St. Johns County has launched a new lineup of official podcasts and radio programs designed to inform, engage, and connect the public with local government, expanding access to timely information through on-demand audio, video, and live broadcasts. The podcasts and programs are available on the SJC Podcasts web page.

The initiative includes three shows and is part of a broader communications strategy to increase transparency, build community trust, and encourage public participation. Each show is produced in a different format and style to deliver County information in various ways.

County Conversations offers in-depth discussions with County leaders, staff, and community partners, providing insight into major initiatives, services, and issues impacting residents. The show is available as an audio podcast on all major streaming platforms, and as a video on the official St. Johns County YouTube channel. The program is hosted and produced in partnership with WFCF 88.5 Flagler College Radio, airing on the station at 5:30 p.m. Fridays and 6:30 p.m. Sundays, expanding its reach to traditional broadcast audiences. Episodes 1 through 4 with Public Works Director Greg Caldwell are available now.

• Episode 1: Infrastructure Overview
• Episode 2: Roads, Stormwater, and the Public Works Dashboard
• Episode 3: Parks Projects
• Episode 4: Fire Stations, Libraries, other CIPs, and Infrastructure

Behind the SJCenes is a partnership with WSOS 103.9 St. Augustine Radio, which airs live on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 8:30 a.m. The show recaps the previous day’s Board of County Commissioners meeting and features a guest interview on timely community issues and topics. Behind the SJCenes is available as an audio podcast on all major streaming platforms and on the official St. Johns County YouTube channel.

The SJC Report provides a concise recap of County news and project updates in a live radio format. The program is produced in partnership with WFOY 102.1 FM and is broadcast live on the station every second Tuesday at 8 a.m. and on the station’s Facebook page.

“The expanded lineup supports the County’s commitment to its Strategic Plan, which identifies Community Trust as a core priority,” said Matt Denny, Digital Media Manager. “The plan emphasizes proactive communication, transparency, and increased opportunities for civic engagement. By making information more accessible and available across multiple platforms, the County aims to meet residents where they are, enhancing public awareness of county projects, services, and long-term planning efforts.”

For more information and to explore episodes, visit the St. Johns County podcasts webpage and subscribe to the official St. Johns County YouTube channel.