Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Blair joins Rich to talk about the new jobs report that comes out today and what kind of effect it could happen on the economy.

Jared joins Rich on JMN to talk about what's happening at the White House with Biden talking about concerns regarding Artificial Intelligence and the affect it will have on the economy and American's privacy

Tenikka joins rich to talk about her book drive, Tenikka's Books For Kids. That book drive has helped to get over 20,000 books into the hands of children.

Meghan joins rich to talk about a new pedestrian bridge that is opening this morning over the St. Johns river near Baptist Health.

Jared reviews former-President Trump's address from Mar-A-Lago last night, which has served as a fundraising catalyst for the Trump campaign, but has also served as an apparent point of schism in the GOP as DC republicans seemed to be either demonstrably vocal MAGA advocates or demonstrably silent dissenters.

Kady Yellow from Downtown Vision joins JMN to promote the return of the JAX RIVER JAMS free concert series downtown, pairing nationally know acts with local artists. This year's series opens with Cold War Kids tomorrow, and the performance site features upgrades, food trucks, and more to make for a family friendly fun night by the river.

Blair Miller joins JMN live to recap former President Trump's court appearance yesterday, last night's commentary, and looks ahead at what's next for Trump in his legal and political agenda.

Blair recap's former-President Trump's day in court in NYC yesterday, as he was indicted on 34 charges, and Mr. Trump's public address last night from his Florida home, where he protested the charges. Trump's next appearance in court (on these charges) is scheduled for December.

Meghan reports on the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts faculty controversy, as a third teacher is removed from the classroom in light of allegations of inappropriate conduct.

Jared looks at the security precautions that will limit actual coverage of today's Trump indictment, the expected comments to follow the arraignment from DA Alvin Bragg and Mr. Trump, and what impact (if any) today's indictment may have on other cases involving Trump, including Georgia election tampering, the January 6 insurrection, and others.

Ken Babby, owner of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, joins JMN to promote tonight's home opener against the Durham Bulls. There are lots of new experiences for fans and players, including a surprise with tonight's opening pitch. Join the Crustacean Nation for another season of family fun at the 121 Financial Ballpark.

Happening today, former President Donald Trump is set to surrender and face criminal charges stemming from 2016 hush money payments. He will become the first former president to face criminal charges. Today he will be escorted from Trump Tower to the courthouse by the Secret Service and may have his mug shot taken. In New York, police are bracing for potential protests by Trump supporters, who als...

Brian joins JMN to share his thoughts about the scheduled Trump indictment today (and the other pending cases Trump faces), and compares the circumstances to prior Presidential scandals that went relatively unpunished. He also talks about the growing presence of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the national political sphere, though DeSantis has not (yet) declared intention to run for President.

Jared takes a look at the Trump indictment proceedings, and what we can expect after the arraignment tomorrow. President Trump is expected to return to Florida after the arraignment in NYC, and (barring a gag order from the court) comment on the charges publicly tomorrow evening.

WOKV legal and political analyst Rick Mullaney from the JU Public Policy Institute joins JMN to look at former-President Trump's potential charges, what will happen through the indictment process, and what impact this may have on the 2024 Presidential election campaign.

Samantha reports on the latest developments in the former-President Trump's NY indictment. Trump is expected to return to NYC today, and charges will be publicly disclosed at his arraignment tomorrow.

Blair has the latest on the former-President Trump indictment, handed down from a grand jury yesterday afternoon. Right now, the specific charges remain sealed, but the indictment will be opened Tuesday when Trump is currently expected to surrender himself for arraignment. WOKV will follow this breaking story and bring you the latest updates on air, online, and on the WOKV app.

Eben reports on the DC response to the recent Nashville school shooting. President Biden joins the usual chorus for federal gun legislation reform, while objectors continue their laissez-faire advocacy of state level regulation. Since the Monday school shooting, a recent recent Tennessee court decision reduced the state's minimum age and restrictions for handgun purchases.

Tasha Hyder from the Clay Co. Fair joins JMN to share details about this year's event, "A Family Affair." The Fair opens today at 2pm, with new rides, food vendors, attractions, and the concert lineup starts tonight with Charlotte Sands & X Ambassadors.

Happening today (9am/ET) federal lawmakers are introducing a bill that would address nurse staffing levels in hospitals nationwide. The proposal would set limits on the numbers of patients each RN can care for in hospitals. Nursing group say this is a necessary measure for saving patients’ lives. It comes after a wave of nurse strikes and even marches. We breakdown the details of this bill and how...

Eben is following the latest information and developments in the aftermath of the Nashville school shooting earlier this week.

Blair looks at the DC political response to the recent school shooting in Nashville, that left 3 school employees and 3 9-year old students dead. The usual chorus of "gun reform" from the left, and "let states handle it" from the right, come as no surprise. What is somewhat surprising is that in the days since that shooting, a federal judge has approved lowering the age for lawful public handgun p...

Eben is following the latest on the possible Trump indictment. The grand jury meets again tomorrow for more testimony, leaving many speculating on both sides of the fence - that they're accumulating enough evidence for an indictment, or that each new bit of evidence or testimony still fails to compel an indictment. Meanwhile, Trump continues to protest the process as he continues his campaign appe...

Blair looks at the latest developments in recent bank closures, as investors and the FED responded to the financial scare by transferring investments and raising interest rates to assure domestic financial liquidity. Bank regulators will testify before Congress today and tomorrow.

Brian joins JMN to share thoughts on former President Trump's recent comments regarding Governor DeSantis. The Florida governor has been on the receiving end of several criticisms from Trump lately, which is a back-handed endorsement considering Trump is ignoring all of the candidates who HAVE declared their intent to run for President, while DeSantis remains mum on the subject. Hear more on the B...