Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Dr. Bill Putnam, Medical Director, joins JMN and shares how Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center has evolved and provided cutting edge cancer treatment resources for a decade - and how they work to meet the needs in various area communities, with campuses at Baptist Downtown, Baptist South, Baptist Clay, and more.

Clark looks at how online retails like Walmart offer you great prices online…but may be selling counterfeit goods from third-party sellers! But you can protect yourself from these bad deals if you make sure you have a full refund policy before you buy online.

What are the top concerns of Jacksonville residents? Housing categorically tops the concerns (cost, property taxes, insurance) at nearly 40% of all responses in UNF's most recent public opinion poll. These issues have been top concerns for much of this year. Dr. Binder breaks down these and what other issues are foremost in the public zeitgeist. and how they're being addressed.

Ryan looks at the latest impacts from the government shutdown, as air traffic controllers and SNAP recipients are both looking at no money available effective now. Federal employee unions are urging legislators to work it out already.

Military affairs expert Col. Chris Budihas joins JMN to look at recent developments with Trump's use of military force on alleged drug boats off the South American coast, the recent loss of two military aircraft into the South China Sea within a half hour of each other, and what's coming up on this weekend's First Coast Military Life.

Clark looks at how rental car companies are using AI to try and rip you off…and what you can do about it!

The Jags come off a bye week and gear up for a winnable (?) game at the Las Vegas Raiders this weekend. It starts up a 10-week uninterrupted schedule. Can the Jags recover their earlier momentum? Meanwhile, it's chaos for college football coaches, with LSU being the latest school to toss their boss; Florida, with their interim coach, face the Georgia Bulldogs this weekend in the SEC's biggest (loc...

Ryan has the latest on the government shutdown. Both sides blame the other for prolonging the shutdown, refusing to make concessions to the other. The civilian impact is beginning to manifest, as ATC's are not showing up to work, and SNAP benefits will not be issued beginning in November.

Clark looks at how HSA ‘s (that’s Health Savings Accounts) can be a great savings resource for your benefits package – maybe even better than a Roth IRA!

Meteorologist Corey Simma looks at the weekend forecast. You might see a stray shower this weekend, but we're mostly sunny and pleasant until next week. A little wind, but a great weekend for the Sea & Sky Air Show if you're headed to the Beach.

The FBI announced a number of sports gambling busts - with some high profile NBA related arrests, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups.

Just after a visit from Vice President JD Vance - Sec. of State Rubio heads to Israel. Eben reports on why attitudes are still optimistic about a sustainable peace accord., despite recent challenges of increased/resumed violence last weekend and political instigations earlier this week.

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Clark shares his thoughts about distracted driving! When you’re behind the wheel, keep your attention on the road, not on your phone, or your dashboard screens or doodads!

Mike McCormick from the Florida Poison Control Center joins JMN to share details about this weekend's Drug Take Back event. If you've got old or unused prescription meds to get rid of, or old bottles of OTC drugs (like old aspirin, Advil, Tylenol, Nyquil, allergy meds, etc.) - or things you don't want to go into detail about - you can turn them over, confidential and no questions asked, for proper...

Shellie Taylor, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Lindsey Pessia, Child Cancer Fund, join JMN to announce their "Round Up" fundraising total. $8,836 was raised, and WOKV will "round up" to $9000. All donations go toward supporting families in the Jacksonville community who are battling pediatric cancer. If you would like to donate, visit CHILDCANCERFUND.ORG, and support those businesses that support CCF by...

Ryan has the latest on the government shutdown, as Sen. Thune says there will be a measure introduced to pay essential government workers, forcing Democrats to take action. It still won't address the healthcare subsidies issue or affect "reopening" the government though. Meanwhile, White House renovations continue as the Trump Ballroom construction project moves forward - to much criticism.

Lots of fun stuff going on this weekend. Starting tonight, you've got The Dirty Heads playing at Daily's Place. Tomorrow & Saturday, the Jax Symphony presents Bewitched Broadway, with all sorts of Halloween-esque musc. Saturday night? It's Rocky Horror at the Florida Theatre! Spooktacular continues at the Jacksonville Zoo! And the Sea and Sky Air Show at Jacksonville Beach is ON for this weekend -...

Jonathan Savage reports on a number of overseas headlines. European nations are joining the US in applying sanctions against Russia, in the hopes that economic pressure might persuade Vladimir Putin to back off of hositilites against Ukraine. Putin's response? Train Russian troops for nuclear attack scenarios. Over in North Korea, they're running missile tests ahead of President Trump's visit to A...

Clark has a SCAM ALERT – scammers are using social media promotions for fake stocks to steal your money. Always, ALWAYS, do your due diligence before you invest in anything.

Jacksonville University President Tim Cost is transitioning into a new position as University Chancellor. He joins JMN to explain how this move reflects JU's growth and evolution, creating new opportunities for leadership initiatives as he moves from a student-focused service role to an administrative-focused role.

Adam Chaskin with Jewish Community Alliance joins JMN, to discuss the Mideast peace plan, its local imfluence and impact, and what gives him hope that circumstances will continue to improve. One way people can respond locally is through Together Against Hate summits coming up in November. Visit JCAJAX.ORG or TOGETHERAGAINSTHATEJAX.ORG for more information.

The government shutdown continues, after GOP senators met with Trump yesterday. Ryan reports that two votes are expected today - another vote on passing the Continuing Resolution funding, and a separate vote for a bill on paying certain federal workers (TSA, air traffic controllers, military personnel, and federal law enforcement staff on that list). Meanwhile, the Arizone state's attorney has sue...

Jimmy Failla checks in with thoughts on current events, like the HGTV Extreme Home Makeover - White House Edition. Would the US public have done better with "No Bob The Builder" protests rather than last weekend's "No Kings" events? Whether the Trump Ballroom addition endures or not, people will be talking about it -- just like Jimmy is. Hear more with Jimmy Failla on Fox Across America weeknights...

Jonathan has the latest on Vice President Vance's visit to Israel, where he is meeting with Israeli officials in an effort to advance peace processes from President Trump's 20-point plan.