Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

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.

Dr. Suelyn Hall looks at studies drawing a connection between dairy intake and its relation to prostate and colo-rectal cancers. While it's not a direct "drink this, get that" relationship, there are indications prompting further study, and exploration of alternative sources for protein and calcium. Visit QUANTUMHEALTHMHK.OM to learn more.

FOX New's Jeff Monosso shares the history of "Constittution Day," commemorating signing the original document in 1787. Since then, it has undergone 27 approved Amendments, and its adaptability and endurance are why it is known as a "living document." Today is also recognized as "Citizenship Day," honoring both native-born and naturalized citizens.

Ben Becker looks at big changes coming for JTA, including a reduction of services, and a loss of jobs. How did these financial woes evolve over the past several years? Follow this story in your WOKV app and at WOKV.COM.

State & Local Government Reporter Jake Stofan joins JMN with an updateo n GateWay Jax's plans to develop a 20-story mixed use property at the former Jacksonville Landing site.

50 years ago Thursday - NASA unveiled its first space shuttle to the public. While the Enterprise never flew to space, it demonstrated the shuttle concept of a reuseabe glider that went on to decades of NASA missions.

From the '51st state' to 'Euro-Canada'. Canada offered associate EU membership as its trade war with the US continues. President Trump called this a potential "hostile act," and threatened additional tariffs if Canada moves forward with this. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is unimpressed with Trump's latest aggressive rhetoric, in calling for a Canada-EU pact.

THU- Clark looks at retirement plans, and why you should at least set up a Roth IRA for yourself! If you set it up for automatic deposits or transfers, you’re definitely saving, and you’re paying yourself first!

Delaware was the final primary state - now it's on to the final stretch of midterms campaigning. FOX News's Tonya Powers looks at the last primary from Delaware, and a number of campaigns and candidates that made headlines along the way. Expect midterm campaigns to ramp up as we get closer to the general election in November.

Jimmy Failla checks in with hot takes on A.I., and its use as a political campaign tool - Data centers? Job losses? Risks to humankind? All he wants to know is can he use it to calculate the point spread for this week's games?? Hear more with Jimmy Failla on FOX ACROSS AMERICA weeknights at 6pm.

Artificial intelligence leaders are calling on the industry to slow down their pace, including concerns expressed from the head of Anthropic. Concerns are resulting in strange collaborations among critics - such as the joint appearance of Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon. Some talking heads are pushing back against the criticism. President Trump says warnings about the risks of A.I. are a "hoax."

Clay Co. Supervisor of Elections Chris Chambless and WOKV's Rich Jones discuss the latest SCOTUS decision rejecting President Trump's proposed restrictions to voting by mail. What are the actual local levels of participation, and who would be impacted by restricting mail-in ballots?

As US ties weaken to both Canada and the EU, Canada has been invited to become an “Associate Member.” What does that mean? Elsewhere, the Ebola outbreak in Africa is still huge and will take months to control, warns UN officials.

WED- Clark looks at event ticket resellers – like StubHub – and how their tickets are NOT guaranteed. Buyer beware!

The Supreme Court rejected President Trump's latest efforts to push an executive order restricting mail-in ballot policies for a variety of reasons, particularly because there is insufficient time to apply new rules before the next general election. WOKV's Rich Jones spoke with Duval Co. Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland on how local elections might have been affected, and what standards Trump...