Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Dr. Danielle Madril, Chief Medical Officer of United Healthcare of Florida –explains the role of doulas in providing education and support for parents-to-be before and after baby delivery. It is a complimentary role to a midwife, but not the same thing, and can be a beneficial part of the mother's medical team. Dr. Madril cites statistics of reduced delivery complications, and decreased incidents...

Chase Bunker is in for Kristine Bellino. Feds are investigating more than a million vehicles over braking system failures. The majority of affected vehicles are 2023-2026 General Motors vehicles, but other brands that use similar technology (like Honda & Acura) are also affected. A formal "recall" has not been issued - YET - but if your car is in the impacted list, you're advised to contact a deal...

Apple CEO Tim Cook steps down this week - who is replacing him and what's that mean for the company?

It's time for the Congressional Midterm sprint, as House members return for a week and need to pass a spending bill to avert a government shutdown by the end of September. This will be the 30th year IN A ROW if they fail to pass the annual budget before the official deadline. FWIW, the House ha already passed another "Continuing Resolution (CR)" for funding through Dec 4, "just in case."

MON – Clark has a strategy to protect you from high car payments: Keep driving what you have! With new car prices averaging around $50k currently, those monthly payments are probably higher than the maintenance costs for what you’re already driving.

Chase Bunker is in for Kristine Bellino. More cities are doing away with the controversial license plate readers. FOX News's Jeff Monosso has the latest details.

Chase Bunker is in for Kristine Bellino. This Saturday (Aug 29) is the 60th anniversary of the original Fab Four holding their last official concert - Aug 29 1966 at Candlestick Park. FOX News's Tonya Powers shares details from that show, including the INSANE (by today's standards) ticket price, crowd attendance, who else was on the bill, how many songs the Beatles played, how long the set lasted,...

Michael Darby shares details of his cancer journey, including the good news he received from the UF Proton Therapy Institute before he rang Aud's Chimes. The UFPTI is celebrating 20 years of good news in Jacksonville!

“It’s OK to Be Old” founder Patricia Greenberg, known as “The Fitness Gourmet,” talks with Kristine Bellino about the importance of hydration and stress management, especially in the summer months. Everyday stressors become intensified in the heat, and hydration drastically affects overall fitness and well-being.

FRI – Clark looks at college and trade educations. The DOE says we’ll need more than 20 million skilled trades people in the next 4 years (mechanics, electricians, etc.). Whatever you choose to learn, make sure to get some marketable skills – that’s education that pays for itself.

Borland Groover Gastroenterologist Dr. Ishaan Madhok discusses the importance of colorectal cancer screenings, diagnosis, and treatment. Colorectal cancer is not an issue to be shy about, as it is the leading cancer related cause of death in adults aged 50 and younger.

Chase Bunker is in for Kristine Bellino. A settlement is reached in the landmark trial against Meta as they resolve claims that include designing Instagram to addict and harm children. FOX News's Tonya Powers has the financial details and the new service use terms. Tonya also remembers the late Tim Curry.

Kelly Tremblay, Ph. D. is a neuroscientist, coach, and invited contributor to the “World Report on Ageing and Health.”

Chase Bunker is in for Kristine Bellino. SpaceX has designated a site in Louisiana for their next, and largest-to-date, launch facility. Starebase Louisiana is expected to host its first launch in 2029. FOX News's Eben Brown looks at the expectations for the new facility, and how it is anticipated to impact existing launch and control facilities in California, Texas, and Florida.

Louisiana's Pecan Island is chosen as the destination for what SpaceX says will be the biggest launch site on earth. What impact will this have on space travel?

Zion reports on yesterday's Mandarin fire that killed 3 children, with updates on the investigation, injuries to other family members, and assitance efforts being led by the Red Cross.

THU – Clark looks at the Apple Lease program. Do you HAVE to have the latest, greatest, tech? Then this is for you. If not, you’ll save more in the long run by just buying the device outright up front. (Editor’s note: OR you could save infinitely many more times over by using Android products…)

JoAnn Joyner Kisler is a coach and author of “Thought Menu: A Daily Message as Inspiration to Live a Positive Life.” JoAnn talks with Kristine Bellino about the importance of living a life full of intentional thought, meditation, forgiveness, and inspiration to achieve inner happiness. JoAnn talks about navigating challenging times, family relationships, and generational trauma to achieve self-hea...

Entertainment icon Dolly Parton passed away yesterday, at 80 years old. JMNID's Chase Bunker and FOX News's Tonya Powers recount high points of Dolly's career in music, movies, philanthropy, and more.

The Wildlife Wanderer, Curtis Dvorak, joins JMN to share what's news with the Zoo, as a number of events bloom on the horizon. Next up is Brew at the Zoo, and coming soon the 2026 Zoo Spooktacular. All of your participation in those events makes YOU a conservationist, and your funds go toward helping animals locally and worldwide, just like our current residents at the Manatee River habitat and re...

A tight runoff election in South Carolina results in a Graham STILL having a Senate seat, as Darline Graham secures a +/- 5 point lead to victory. She advances to face Democratic Party nominee Dr. Annie Andrews in the November general election.

WED – Clark looks at medical technology. It’s great to have resources outside of traditional doctor offices – BUT a lot of online or app services will sell your data. Be careful!

Erick Erickson joins JMNID with a look at Trump's legal cases regarding mail-in voting, notewrothy because their decisions so far were regarding the STANDING of litigants, not the law itself. There is lots of midterm primary news, including questionable polling data, and that will feature on the show later today. Tune in for the ERICK ERIKSON SHOW from noon to 3pm.

Hot 106.5 The Soul of Duval host Shawn Knight joins JMNID. Coming up Sep. 3, 6pm at the Cox Media Group building. The event includes Hot 1065 personalities Shawn Knight and Wanda P., plus Sheriff TK Waters and others in Law Enforcement, to engage in discussion, and promote community and safety. You can register at HOT1065FX.COM; the event is no-charge, includes dinner and the discussion, and we ho...

FOX News's Tonya Powers joins JMNID with the latest on the Lindsay Clancy trial. Clancy is charged with murdering her three children in Massachusetts, and she has stipulated to causing their deaths. The case has drawn interest on the defendent's claim of postpartum psychosis and overmedication, while prosecutors are trying to prove that she is criminally responsible. Closing arguments are expected...