Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Ryan joins JMN to talk about discussions to try and end the war between Ukraine and Russia as well as talks between the US and Iran to reach a nuclear agreement. He also talks about Sen. Van Hollen meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was moved to a prison in El Salvador.

Former Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry joins JMN to talk about the Florida State University that happened on Thursday, April 17th 2025. Mr. Curry's son attends FSU so he talks about what it was like to try and get in touch with his son.

Chase joins JMN to talk about the tips that led to the arrests of Breon Allen's killers as well as a cold case for the murder of Julia Vegas who was killed back in 1989.

Alexus joins JMN to talk about the memorial site at the Florida State University that has been growing overnight after the tragic shooting on the FSU campus on Thursday, April 17th 2025.

The JMN team get together to talk about some of the different activities happening around the Jacksonville area this weekend.

Ryan joins JMN to talk about Senator Chris Van Hollen taking a trip to El Salvador to visit Abrego Garcia who was arrested and sent to the El Salvador prison.

Curtis and Emily join JMN to talk about Death's Head Cockroaches and also how the zoo will go out and connect with students in classrooms around Jacksonville to educate the kids on some of the animals that can be found at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens.

Ryan joins JMN to talk about a town hall in GA that got heated which resulted in people being ejected. He also talks about Joe Biden getting back out to talk about Social Security

Bethany joins JMN to talk about the ongoing construction on I-10 which has been going on for about 5 years which is projected to end this year.

Ryan joins JMN to talk about how Democrats are out in the community where DOGE is impacting things the most to try to take back the House and the Senate. He also talks about some of the universities that are worried about their funding being cut.

Ryan joins JMN to talk about what will happen once Congress returns from the Easter break where they will continue with the spending bill to tackle cuts and talk about spending. Also he talks about tariffs being placed on electrical parts.

Joseph joins JMN to talk about how the Jacksonville University community is helping out the medical community in Jacksonville as well as how many different healthcare locations there are in Jacksonville and also how JU has just announced their accelerated options for students to get into nursing.

Scott joins JMN to talk about alumni relations and how Charter Day is about how students get out in the Arlington area to celebrate and serve the community. There are over 700 volunteers and 37 organizations that are volunteering today.

Tim joins JMN to talk about Charter Day at Jacksonville University and how everyone is pitching in to celebrate the university being around for 91 years. He also talks about how the big state Universities are the main focus when it comes to the Department of Education as well as why people choose Jacksonville University to attend.

Jake joins JMN to talk about the state legislation on high THC hemp products and how it was passed on the promise that it would be used for industrialized products such as rope. He also talks about the Senate and House spending bills

Ryan joins JMN to talk about the bill that President Trump has put into place which could include Medicaid, cuts to balance the $7 trillion dollar debt, among other things.

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Ken joins JMN to talk about the changes coming to the Regency Square Mall after it had been purchased by Blackwater Development and they are reimagining it and will call it The Nexus at Regency.

Brent joins JMN to talk about the start of the Masters in Augusta, GA. This is the 89th Masters tournament to take place.

Ryan joins JMN to talk about the 90 day pause on tariffs that President Trump has placed on numerous countries and also how China is still pushing back on the tariffs placed on them after Trump put a 125% tariff towards them.

Rick joins JMN to talk about the tariffs being placed on China and how three years ago jobs were sent overseas which has impacted the economy. He also talks about some of the things that we need to do to fix the economy.

Jonathan joins JMN to talk about the continuing trade war and how China has retaliated on the 104% tariff that President Trump put on them by putting an 84% tariff on US products.

Emma joins Rich to talk about the 10th annual Charter Day of Service alongside JU's 91st anniversary on Friday, April 11th. Charter Day is a special occasion when students, faculty and staff step away from classrooms and offices to take part in a morning of service, volunteering with organizations throughout Arlington and Jacksonville.

Ryan joins Rich to talk about the tariff trade off between China and the US and how President Trump is not backing down when it comes to placing tariffs on China and he also talks about how the stock markets are being affected.

Finn joins Rich to talk about the Florida Gators winning their 3rd National Championship and also to talk about the different merchandise that is being sold at stores.