Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Among many other interests, New York broadcaster Bill Keeler is a health advocate and head of "Real Men Get Tested," a company whose objective is to remind, educate, and inspire men to get tested for cancer. With modern technology, many kinds of cancer can be detected early and effectively treated. Visit REALMENGETTESTED.COM for more information. In addition to his cancer testing advocay, Keeler s...

First Coast Military Life host Col. Chris Budihas (ret.) looks at the military use of technology, including the "space race" and use of drone technologies, and how that might impact national security, immigration, and more.

ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, sparking demands for full investigation. FOX News's Eben Brown has the latest details.

Erick Erickson joins JMNID to share thoughts on President Trump's White House media ban, the reception & blowback to Erick's recently-published editorial, and what to expect this afternoon on the Erick Erickson Show from noon to 3pm.

Monica Gold from the Jacksonville Community Action Committee joins JMNID. JCAC is a Black-led, grassroots organization dedicated to fighting for social justice, community liberation, and police accountability. They have a mobilization at 430pm today at City Hall, addressing issues of city funding programs (particularly what was going toward Flock surveillance cameras), JSO/ICE collaboration, the l...

President Trump is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly today. FOX News's Tonya Powers looks at the President's busy meeting schedule, who he HAS met with already, and who he is expected to meet with. Among those he is NOT expected to meet with? -- Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is ALSO in attendance at the UNGA.

While President Trump and Iranian President Pezeshkian will both be attending the current UN General Assembly session, they aren't expected to talk directly. Unconfirmed reports suggest that Iran has proposed a new plan to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, and will be discussing it with UNGA representatves. In other international news, police continue to investigate a possible serial killer in South A...

Brian Kilmeade joins JMN to share thoughts on President Trump addressing the UN General Assembly, his comments regarding AI regulation, and the latest on the lawsuit facing the White House as Trump attempts to ban news agencies from access. HEar more on the Brian Kilmeade Show at 10am.

TUE – Clark looks at how YouTube is helping people beat inflation with D-I-Y repair and renovation videos!

Chase Robinson, Executive Director of First Coast Crime Stoppers, joins JMNID to discuss an upcoming fundraiser/community engagement event, how the program has grown, and what you can do to help solve cold cases in your community!

Dr. Erin Bodnar, Director of Bands at UNF School of Music, joins JMN to share details of an upcoming event next month, and a variety of additional events coming up this season/academic year. Of immediate interest - “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will return to Jacksonville for a free concert at UNF on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place in Lazzara Pe...

Cychlorphine - what's going on with this emerging drug that's stronger than Fentanyl? FOX News's Tonya Powers has the details.

Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau joins JMN to break down last weekends' Jags loss to the Broncos, high and low points of the game, where we are in the division, and what to expect in next week's matchup.

Renovations to Jacoby Hall are complete as the Jax Symphony enters their 2026/2027 season, with this weekend's Florida Blue Classical Series featuring works of Mozart & Tchaikovsky.

United Nations General Assembly kicks off Monday - which world leaders will be in New York to speak and for meetings?

MON – Clark has a tip for job seekers – opportunity is all about networking! Reach out to friends, family, colleagues, civic or social group contacts, and industry contacts, because “PEOPLE hire people.”

Doug Anderson is the President of We Card, a national nonprofit, that trains retail owners and employees to spot both underage buyers and adults purchasing age-restricted tobacco, vape, or nicotine products on a minor's behalf. They have thousands of classroom sessions in all 50 states. Federal law prohibits anyone under 21 from buying tobacco, vape or nicotine pouch products, and retailers check...

Ed Turner is the Executive Director of the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum. He shares details of memorial events this weekend at Cecil Commerce Center - a National POW/MIA Recognition Day in remembrance of and to honor those who were former prisoners of war, those still missing in action or unaccounted for and the families of both. The two-day event will be held on Friday, September 18 and Sa...

Jacksonville University's Tabitha Hootman (Biology & Marine Science Lab Manager), and Shannon McNeil (Graduate Student), representing Team Terrapin, join JMNID to discuss an upcoming conservation & eduction event this weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 19, Jacksonville University's Team Terrapin marks ten years of protecting North Florida’s diamondback terrapins at Bold City Brewery. Over the past decade...

Maureen "Moe" LaTour shares details of her cancer journey, including the good news she received from the UF Proton Therapy Institute before she rang Aud's Chimes. The UFPTI is celebrating 20 years of good news in Jacksonville!

Action News Jax's state and local government reporter Jake Stofan has the latest on JTA's budget, staff, and programs/services cuts.

New Fox Polls on foreign policy show President Trump at his least favorable rating ever, wth public polling showing more confidence in potential Democratic leadership regarding foreign policy. Might this be reflected in voting results for the midterm election?

FRI- Clark looks at how “free” pet adoptions aren’t really free – you take on the care, maintenance, feeding, etc. expenses of that pet. So while pet adoptions & rescues are great, just know there is an ongoing price tag attached!

JD Hayworth, a former Arizona Congressman, now serves as a spokeman and advocate for the bipartisan Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance, pushing for legislative and business practice reforms regarding Big Pharma prescription costs and the availability of generic alternatives to major drug brands. Visit PHARMACEUTICALREFORMALLIANCE.COM for more information.

Nassau Co. Sheriff Bill Leeper joins JMNID with a true crime story, how a local thief known as "the Lego Bandit" was captured, after stealing thousands of dollars worth of LEGO brand sets from area retailers.