Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Erin Whitaker-Houck, Associate VP of Clinical Program Operations at LSF Health Systems, discusses the Zero Suicide Initiative, a national organization advocating mental health care, teaching people how to recognize and address potential self-harm in the business community. Participants are asked to pledge "CARES" (Check for suicidal signs, Ask if they're having self-harm thoughts, Reinforce that y...

Clark warns about how YOU may get hit with a high tariff bill when you buy things online. If you get asked for a TAX ID or Social Security number – cancel that buy, and get it somewhere else!

Erick Erickson joins JMN to discuss President Trump's law enforcement takeover in Washington DC, and explains why it is permissible there but not permissible elsewhere (such as New York or Chicago, despite Trump's suggested intent). Additionally, he looks at the proposed summit between Trump and Russia's Putin scheduled to happen this week in Alaska. They are expected to discuss resoolution scenar...

Ryan reports on President Trump's plan to take control of the DC Metropolitan Police, and deploy National Guard into Washington DC. His stated justification of excess crime has been met with objection, as his own FBI Director Kash Patel cited the lowest crime stats in decades.

President Trump announced plans to "federalize" the Washington DC police force, and supplement it by deploying National Guard forces in an effort to reduce crime in the nation's capital. Brian Kilmeade joins JMN with thoughts on the annoucnement, how long it can be expected to last, and what other cities Trump might target for similar measures. Hear more from Brian on this and other headlines on t...

Eileen Erikson is a local author and artist. Her line of children's books, inspired by her grandchildren, advocate youth literacy. She is also a member of Pablo's Painters, an artist community that meets multiple times each week, creating and displaying original works. Visit GRANDBABYBOOKS.COM to learn more.

Justin Cousart joins JMN to share all the details about tomorrow's (Sat Aug 9) TOUCH A TRUCK event at Brooks Family YMCA off Centurion Parkway in the Deerwood area. The fun starts with a horn-free hour at 8am, with all manner of big trucks, construction equipment, firetrucks, police cars, boats, food trucks, and more. Bring some school supplies to donate! It's free, but we recommend you register i...

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh breaks down when and where you can expect the heat, the showers, or a combo of both, so you can plan your weekend activities accordingly.

Dr. Michael Koren, clinical researcher and host of The Medevidence Hour, joins JMN to discuss a recent directive from the US Dept of Health and Human Services to cease funding MRNA vaccination research programs. Dr. Koren discusses how this impacts current studies in-progress, and impedes advancing research.

Our local business spotlight focuses on The Selfie Showroom on Jacksonville's northside. Visit THESELFIESHOWROOM.COM or @theselfieshowroom for more information, and to see the kinds of photo fun you can have there!

Ryan reports on the Trump tariffs that took effect at midnight, and the expected economic impacts they entail. Additionally, he reports on a potential meeting between Trump and Putin, that may be a step closer to resolving the Ukraine/Russia war.

SJC Sheriff Rob Hardwick discusses proposed e-bike regulations and revisions to Florida statutes after a number of youth-related injury incidents. You can hear more from JMN's visit with Sheriff Hardwick in our ON-DEMAND interviews.

A mass shooting event yesterday at Ft. Stewart left 5 service personnel injured, before the alleged shooter, Sgt. Quornelius Radford of Jacksonville, was taken into custody. First Coast Military Life host and retired Col. Chris Budihas joins JMN to discuss the event, its impact on the military community, and shares experiences of his time serving at Ft. Stewart. You can hear more from Budihas on t...

In 2021, the NE Florida community was shocked by the tragic muder of 13 yr-old Tristyn Bailey. Her parents, Forrest & Stacy Bailey, along with SJCSO Cmdr. George Harrigan join JMN to discuss the importance of transparency and accessibility between law enforcement and the community in investigations, and a number of programs that have evolved since Tristyn's murder. Programs include the Tristyn Bai...

Lt. Chris Collins joins JMN, and discusses the use of technology and the role of A.I., particularly regarding the INTERCEPT Task Force dealing with Internet Crimes Against Children. Besides explaining that program, Lt. Collins has advice for parents on how to manage their children's use of technology, and how to secure your digital tech to protect your children and your data.

Ryan looks at the FY26 Congressional appropriations bills that are in the works, as a government shutdown approaches in September. Democrats have requested a meeting of the "Big 4" in Congress (Schumer/Jeffries, Thune/Johnson) to discuss the bills.

Briele Kedziora, SJCSO Recruiter & Intelligence Analyst, joins JMN. She discusses recuiting, the role of intellegence analysts, and explains how technology and the Real Time Intelligence Center helps with school safety.

Lt. West Kennedy and Sgt. Matt Harting join JMN. They discuss the Youth Services Unit, the Resource Officer Training Unit, school security resources and back-to-school preparations.

Sgt. Mike Clark and Cmdr. Keith Melton joins JMN. They discuss the SJC Jail Re-Entry Program, and the SJC Homeless Outreach initiative. Both programs are intended to help participants secure housing, employment, education, and necessary resource and support services.

Sheriff Rob Hardwick joins JMN to discuss recent events in SJC. He details how they use technology to promote safety in SJC, addresses concerns over recent e-bike incidents, details his recent visit to "Alligator Alcatraz," explains how local law enforcement traffic stops can evolve into ICE enforcement incidents, and shares tips for the upcoming back-to-school traffic adjustments.

You hear him from noon to 3pm daily, and now Erick Erickson joins JMN on Tuesdays. Today, Erick and Rich look at Texas Gov. Abbott's expressed intent to oust Democratic legislators for obstructing a quorum. The legislators argue that their absentia IS serving the interest of Texans by preventing a vote for mid-term redistricting. Hear more on the Erick Erickson Show at noon!

Ryan reports on House Speaker Mike Johnson meeting with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressing concerns of huamitarian intervention in Gaza.

Frank Kelleher, President of the Daytona International Speedway, joins JMN to share details about the upcoming NASCAR "season finale" Aug 23 Coke Zero 400, their bid to host the Jaguars during stadium construction, and the variety of events hosted at the Speedway. Tickets for the Coke Zero 400 are available on the Speedway website, Ticketmaster, or at 1-800-PIT-STOP.

Congress is on hiatus until September, but that doesn't mean they aren't working -- while not in session, many Senators and Representatives are still hard at work, in their districts, meeting constituents, preparing legislation, setting appointments, and in the case of SC Rep. Nancy Mace declaring their intentions to run for other offices (she announced she's running for Governor of South Carolina...

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh looks at this weekend's forecast and how it will affect you -- from the hot and humid Jaguars practice tonight, through weekend showers that will see inches of rain falling on parts of the Jacksonville area!