Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Jared looks at President Biden's proposal to free up more of the US crude oil reserve, in an effort to offset another surge in fuel prices after OPEC reduced production.

Eben reports on the one and only debate between Marco Rubio and Val Demmings, as they verbally sparred over a variety of topics in their efforts to sway undecided Florida voters.

Today, President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve as AAA shows the national average for regular gas hovers around $3.85. The White House says this effort will complete the 180-million-barrel drawdown the President announced in the spring. This moves comes less than 3 weeks away from the midterm elections with the economy and inflation...

Bill Austin joins JMN to discuss the Brazilian training ship "Brasil" (U-27) that will be making a port stop at Mayport today.

John Ward updates the cleanup and recovery efforts underway in Southwest Florida, as various state and federal agencies, law enforcement and first responder personnel, power and infrastructure crews continue in their post-Hurricane Ian efforts, which will be an ongoing process for months or longer.

Blair looks at the Student Loan Debt Relief program available from the Biden administration. The loan forgiveness application portal is available now, but the program faces challenges in court that may delay or deny the program's service.

Brian joins Jeremy on JMN to discuss President Biden's student loan debt relief program. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show from 9a-noon!

Jared reports on "what's next" for the January 6 House Committee. At present, a subpoena is expected for President Trump's testimony. The Committee is working to have a final report ready by the end of the year - and possibly a preliminary report before the midterms.

Brent joins JMN to recap the Jags @ Colts game, as the Jags have another game to review for improvement opportunities. Join Brent on ESPN 690 from 8a-10a today and again from 3p-6p tonight!

Jessica reports on a Moncrief area shooting last night. Luckily, no one was injured. The shooter is in custody after an exchange of gunfire with police officers.

Jared reports on yesterday's January 6th Committee hearing. A unanimous vote called for issuing a subpoena to testify to former President Donald Trump. This was the final expected committee hearing before the midterm elections.

WOKV legal analyst Mark Rubin explains how and why the jury returned a recommendation for a life sentence without parole instead of a death sentence for the Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz. The sentence has been met with considerable criticism from victim family members and the governor. The judge scheduled a sentencing hearing for November 1st.

Blair looks at yesterday's January 6 House Committee hearing, where the committee unanimously voted to subpoena former-President Trump. However, it may be a bark with no bite, as the committee will not meet again before the midterm election, and Republicans have made it clear they will NOT pursue these matters if they win control of the House.

Got plans for this weekend? The Jags are away, so come out and play! The WOKV crew breaks down some of the fun things going on around town, including lots of music choices (Chris Stapleton, YES, The Head & The Heart, Jax Symphony, Weird Al), tasty festivals like Rhythm & Ribs, the Jax Zoo Spooktacular, and .. if you dare .. the Rocky Horror Picture Show! Let's do the Time Warp again!! See the full...

Jared looks at the final January 6 House Committee Hearing, as the committee tries to tie together the myriad threads they've explored through the investigation. One of the interesting focal points expected to be addressed in detail is the communication between Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's wife, Ginni Thomas, and Trump administrative personnel before and during the January 6th events.

Mike Hogan explains how the recent federal judge's decision to bar using the new City Council & School Board maps will impact 2023 elections.

Blair looks at the last (?) public January 6 House Committee Meeting this afternoon. There will be no live testimony, but new video evidence is anticipated. The committee may still be on track to finish their investigation and submit a final report by the end of the year.

Blair takes a look at the increasing volume of cyber-attacks worldwide, and how the risk crosses all demographics to businesses, utilities, government agencies, and private citizens.

Jessica reports on a fatally shot man found yesterday at the intersection of Detroit St. and 3rd St. in the New Town area just northwest of downtown.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Jared looks at the White House's latest response to the Russia-Ukraine war events, and anticipated responses of continued political pressure and financial/military aid.

JEA's Paul Ulbricht is part of a team of JEA service specialists helping to clean up Sanibel Island after Hurricane Ian. His team specializes in water and waste-water management, and will be working with other utility service volunteers to help in disaster recovery for the next week.

Blair looks at the latest military strikes in the Russia-Ukraine War, in the wake of new escalations of missile assaults.

Brian joins Jeremy on JMN to discuss the latest in the Russia-Ukraine War, its recent escalation, and the impact it continues to have on the US and other nations. Get more on this and other topics with the Brian Kilmeade Show, 9am to noon, on WOKV!

Jared takes a look at President Biden's upcoming schedule, and the shcedules of several other high profile politicians, as the md-term elections draw close.