Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Romney joins JMN to report on an overnight Harlem party shooting, leaving nine people injured and one dead.

Jared recaps the 3rd public hearing from the January 6th Committee, which focused on VP Mike Pence and the pressure exerted on him to not certify electoral votes.

Jared looks at the 3rd round of public January 6th Committee hearings, this time focusing on VP Mike Pence, and the pressures applied to him to reject the electoral votes. The hearing resumes today at 1pm.

Between Juneteenth and Father's Day, there's all sorts of family fun to enjoy this weekend. Sip & Stroll is back, you could adopt a new furbaby from JHS, check out the Juneteenth celebration at Daily's Place, treat Dad to coffee & cars, concerts, golf, and more. The JMN crew sounds off on some of the highpoints, check out the full list in the local news write-up!

The FDA Advisory panel gave the green light for the shot for infants as young as 6 months old yesterday. Kirstin has the details on what's next, and how President Biden is planning to roll this vaccination effort out.

Jared looks at the latest in bipartisan gun legislation reform, as more GOP senators show signs of supporting new legislation. Part of why this latest attempt looks likely to pass is because of cooperation between parties, but more likely it's because voters are demanding action and accountability.

Action News Jax's John Bachman looks at the rising number of Covid-19 cases in Duval County, and how/why many cases are not being reported.

Today, lawmakers are taking a closer look at the toll gun violence has on children. CDC data shows In 2020, gunfire became the leading cause of death among American children and teens. This come as Senators move closer to a bipartisan deal to reduce gun violence.

Jared looks at the 2nd public hearing by the House January 6th committee, and the evidence collected regarding the election aftermath. The third public hearing is scheduled for Thursday.

Romney Smith reports from outside the New York Stock Exchange, where traders are looking to the Fed for interest rate increases to stop the recent bear market trend before a full blown recession sets in.

Blair looks at the next Federal Reserve meetings, where discussion will focus on when and how much the next interest raise will be.

Brian Kilmeade joins Jeremy Ratliff on JMN, sharing his thoughts about the January 6th House committee hearings. Get more on the Brian Kilmeade Show, 9am-Noon!

WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney looks at the January 6th public hearings of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the Capital. The second public hearing starts today around 10am. While the public hearings draw a national audience, Mr. Mullaney explains why their intended audience may just be Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Jared looks at the bipartisan gun reform legislation proposed by a group of 10 GOP senators and 10 Dem senators, and the particular elements that it will address. With terms agreed to, the next step is getting legislative text ready so the bill can be formally introduced. Whether the House will support it remains to be seen.

Blair looks at the bipartisan gun legislation proposal developed by the Senate over the weekend. 10 GOP senators are supporting this bill, enough to defeat a possible filibuster, but some Dems are concerned that it doesn't do enough.

As we head into the City of Jacksonville's Bicentennial weekend, Alan Bliss joins JMN to share some of the city's history, and spotlight commemorative activities happening downtown this weekend.

Jared joins JMN to recap the Jan 6 primetime hearings, particularly the testimony from William Barr and Ivanka Trump.

Liz McCoy joins Rich to discuss the Jacksonville Bicentennial events happening this weekend.

Blair looks at the Jan 6th primetime hearings and what consequences, if any, might result from the information revealed.

Eben reports on the prime-time January 6th Commission hearings tonight, where "new information" has been promised about the insurrection events from January 6. 2021, and the nation can learn more about what the Commission has discovered so far.

As the City of Jacksonville celebrates its bicentennial, there's lots to do this weekend! It's the Jax Bicentennial celebration all weekend long, including Satuday night fireworks, music options with the Symphony, the Black Crowes, Flogging Molly, or the hip-hop brunch at K9 Social, you can cheer on the Jumbo Shrimp or the Sharks, laugh with David Spade, and more! Check out the full weekend writeu...

Blair looks at the prime time January 6th Commission hearing scheduled for tonight at 8pm, and its potential influence on midterm elections.

Jared looks at today's House committee hearing on gun violence. After celebrity commentary yesterday and eyewitness testimony today, a question raised as to who is the audience this testimony is targeting? Is it meant to motivate key politicians to take a stand and actually do something, or is it a campaign tool for votes?

Blair previews a House hearing later today regarding the recent Buffalo NY and Uvalde TX shootings, including eyewitness testimony.

96.9 The Eagle's Aaron Schacter joins JMN to recognize the First Responders who are always looking out for us. We learned a new appreciation for the front-line workers who took care of us during the pandemic, emergencies, storms, and all the other events life throws at us. Know a first responder who deserves some special recognition? Tell us about them at WOKV.com, so we can express appreciation w...