Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Talk continues in the White House and Congress about a full national ban of the popular social media application "TikTok," citing fears of data access by Chinese bad actors. The app has already been forbidden on federal employee equipment and some state employee equipment as well.

Mayor Lenny Curry joined JMN to discuss last night's vote regarding bringing a new UF Health campus to downtown Jacksonville. Lots of questions remain, particularly where this campus would be set up, and what impact and expense would it entail for the local community.

Today, federal lawmakers are examining public safety and the future of gun safety laws. This hearing stems from last summer’s Supreme Court decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, which changed the legal test for evaluating gun safety laws. This was the first major Supreme Court guns ruling in more than a decade. This also comes on the heels of President Biden’s new e...

Eben reports on measures the government has taken to shore up banks after the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, and what impacts may follow - including to investors, the FED, interest rates, and inflation.

NEW this morning, the White House says President Biden will announce new measures to reduce gun violence. This includes an Executive Order with the goal of increasing the number of background checks conducted before firearm sales. Administration officials believe this will move the U.S. as close to universal background checks as possible without additional legislation. President Biden will also li...

Brian joins JMN with a look at the Trump vs DeSantis campaign comments, as both have mentioned each other in stumping speeches. Is this a preview of what's to come in the 2024 campaign trail? Brian looks at this and more from 9a-noon today.

Ryan looks at President Biden's week ahead, starting with this morning's address on the current banking scandal involving the failures of California's Silicon Valley Bank and New York's Signature Bank.

Jared Rice joins JMN to recap this year's The Players Championship, reflects on some event highlights, and teases preparations for next year's event which will begin soon.

President Biden will address the ongoing banking crisis and what steps the administration is taking to keep the system on track. This comes as after a weekend of troubles for Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Regulators shuttered Silicon Valley Bank on Friday and seized its deposits making it the largest U.S. banking failure since the 2008 financial crisis. Then yesterday, regulators shut do...

Clark Howard comments on why the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank are NOT indicative of the same kind of banking crisis we saw 15 years ago, and how the government has acted to prevent a run on banks and secure and protect account holders' funds.

Dr. Larry Moss, CEO of Nemour's, joins JMN to share how The Players partnership helps to make services available to Jacksonville's pediatric patient community. Additionally, he shouts out to the Children's Cancer Fund and looks ahead to Careathon 2023.

Mark Kaye joins JMN to reminisce about that time he was SHUSH!'d at TPC, looks ahead to today's show, and reminds us about the MKS Spring Break schedule next week. Join Mark for all the fun today from Noon to 3pm!

Lauren Cikara, VP of School Mental Health for Active Minds, joins JMN to talk about how the Player's philanthropic services helped to expand Active Minds into middle schools and communities, facilitating peer-to-peer mental health and counselling services for children, teens, and young adults.

The reason TPC runs as smoothly and professionally as it does is because of the hard work of the volunteers who give their time and excellence. Among the crew of volunteers over the past several years is Tyler Griffin, but he wasn't the only family member working on Wednesday... his wife went into labor!

Jared Rice joins JMN to and sings the praises of the volunteers who make this event work, each of which has their own story to tell (hat tip to Tyler!). He also recaps the 1st day of play, previews what fans can expect today, and has a pro tip - ARRIVE EARLY! Satellite lots and ride services are your friend as you join the fun of TPC Round 2. Plus, there's a special story about a fan and player en...

Ben Becker joins JMN to follow up on an extortion story involving Tim Tebow's dad. Read the whole story at ActionNewsJax.com.

Dr. Ivana Rich joins JMN on behalf of Edward Waters University's Women's Golf Program, today's TPC Charity of the Day.

Jared updates fans on what they can expect at The Players this year, as the tournament is underway this morning.

Blair looks at Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw will testify before Congress today, along with other rail and EPA officials, about recent rail incidents including the toxic spill in Ohio.

For Ashley Fisher and her son Rhett, they thought their front row seats for the Riley Green concert at TPC were their Military Appreciation Day surprise... until they received a $50k college scholarship from TPC. Ashley joins JMN to recount the experience and share how this gift is a life-changing event for Rhett (who is fighting pediatric cancer) and her other children.

Pat Caulfield joins JMN to share what first motivated him to volunteer at TPC, and what keeps him coming back to help, now for his 39th year.

The Players Center for Child Health is TPC's Charity of the Day. Director Jessica Winberry joins JMN to talk about the charity's services and how it benefits from partnership with The Players and fans attending the event.

Tournament director Jared Rice joins JMN to share tips for fans coming out to the practice rounds, and highlights some of the volunteer and charity organizations involved in making The Players happen each year.

Billy Horschel, Jacksonville resident and Players participant, joins JMN to talk about this year's tournament and his charitable efforts to support Feeding Northeast Florida and make a difference locally.

Blair reports on new legislation giving the President powers to ban software, in this case China-based TikTok (which has already been banned on all government electronic devices). This advances the cause of banning "national security risks," and is meeting with objections based on free speech and commerce rights.