Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

JMN is live on location in advance of the Salute America: Remembering Rush Limbaugh event tomorrow! Action News Jax alumnus Marithza Ross, now the Executive Director for the St. Johns County Parks Foundation (SJCPF.ORG), joins JMN to share upcoming events on the SJC Parks & Rec calendar, and how SJC government, residents, and the Foundation collaborate to provide sites and resources for community...

Ryan looks at GOP efforts to head off a potential upcoming government shutdown as they work to approve an operational budget, as Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of partisan provision requests to delay approval.

JMN is live on location in advance of the Salute America: Remembering Rush Limbaugh event tomorrow! But the Salute to Rush isn't the only event happening this weekend. Troy Blevins joins JMN to share details of the outrageous and hilarious 2nd edition of the FLORIDA MAN GAMES tomorrow at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds.

JMN is live on location in advance of the Salute America: Remembering Rush Limbaugh event tomorrow! Sheriff Rob Hardwick joins JMN to remember Rush, the SJC Sheriff's Office involvement in the Florida Games, and share information on recent hoax threats against area schools.

JMN is live on location in advance of the Salute America: Remembering Rush Limbaugh event tomorrow! Susan Phillips of the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau joins JMN to share how events like this impact the local community, and how the V&CB uses events to raise the community's profile and make St. Augustine an event destination.

Rich Jones and Kristine Bellino discuss the recent SJC school terror threats, which fortunately proved to be hoaxes. You may ask "Why are you sharing interview clips from the alleged instigator?" - and we address that here.

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Ryan reports on the latest budget advancement efforts in Congress, as another government shutdown deadline approaches (3/14). Additionally, another wave of DOGE-recommended federal employee layoffs is imminent.

Sen. Scott joins JMN to share thoughts on Rush Limbaugh, the budget cuts involved in Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," the fallout from DOGE eliminating many federal jobs, and his thoughts on Byron Donalds as a potential Florida Governor.

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This weekend is the WOKV Salute America Remembering Rush Limbaugh event, with special guests Bo Snerdley and Erick Erickson. Erick joins JMN this morning to share some memories of his friendship and collaboration with Rush, as a taste of the stories and circumstances you can enjoy at this weekend's Salute America event. Get your tickets at WOKV.COM and we'll see you this weekend!

Just released yesterday, TopTrumps presents the Jacksonville edition of Monopoly! Among the area's iconic locations and companies included, Community Chest includes the Child Cancer Fund! Lindsay Wallace of TopTrumps and Carla Montgomery from the Child Cancer Fund, and Mr. Monopoly (aka "Rich Uncle" Milburn Pennybags!) join JMN to share details about the game, where you can find it, and how you ca...

Ryan looks at the latest headlines in DC, including Elon Musk's DOGE ultimatum emails for federal employees to justify their jobs "or else!" This is being met with the expected levels of confusion and consternation from some federal agencies, as well as judicial challenges as to whether or not such demands are associated job terminations are legal and/or binding.

JMN is live at the Timuquana Golf & Country Club for the 21st annual Ron Townsend Golf Tournament benefitting Guarding Catholic School. The namesake of the event, Ron Townsend, joins JMN to share memories of previous events, and what the tournment means to him as an ongoing resource to contribute to the community.

Ryan recaps the latest in DC headlines, including an internal challenge in the GOP House, as Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz says she won't support Trump's buidget reconciliation bill.

JMN is live at the Timuquana Golf & Country Club for the 21st annual Ron Townsend Golf Tournament benefitting Guarding Catholic School. Former Jags player Aaron Beasley is one of the celebrity participants in the Ron Townsend Golf Classic

JMN is live at the Timuquana Golf & Country Club for the 21st annual Ron Townsend Golf Tournament benefitting Guarding Catholic School. Hot 106.5's Shawn Knight is among the celebrity participants in today's charity golf event, and shares why the educational support events are important to him.

JMN is live at the Timuquana Golf & Country Club for the 21st annual Ron Townsend Golf Tournament benefitting Guarding Catholic School. Frank Vacirca is a Religious Education Instructor at Guardian Catholic School, and he joins JMN to share his experiences on how CGS engages with the community through programs like this golf tournament, and how the outreach impacts education opportunities and reso...

JMN is live at the Timuquana Golf & Country Club for the 21st annual Ron Townsend Golf Tournament benefitting Guarding Catholic School. Shironda Jones is the Director of Advancement at Guardian Catholic School, and discusses the impact this tournament has had over the past two decades.

Ryan reports on the "Vote-A-Rama" Senate legislation marathon, as Republicans and Democrats squared off until almost 5am. A budget reconciliation bill passed, along with two of 26 proposed legislative amendments.

Dr. Amber Santos, Director of Innovation & Immersive Education at JU, details an upcoming tech eduction experience for Atlantic Coast High School students in cooperation with Mayo Clinic. These students will have an immersive experience in anatomy, exploring such topics as the heart, lungs, and anatomical system functions, incorporating virtual reality, cyber learning, robotics, and more.

Anthony Labruna, Exec. Dir. at American Principles Project, joins JMN to discuss a "DOGE Dividend" proposed by President Trump, possibly "returning" 20% of DOGE savings to the American people and applying an additional 20% of the recovered funds toward the national debt. DOGE's Elon Musk suggested $5000/ea, but no definite amount has officially been declared. Among the concerns - who is eligible t...

Ryan looks at the latest Senate confirmation votes, where it's not a question of whether Patel or McMahon will pass, but whether or not lame duck Sen. Mitch McConnell will continue his opposition votes for Trump's nominees. The legacy senator and President Trump have seen a far less amicable relationship than during Trump's previous tenure.