Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

It's a hot weekend so whatever you're doing, stay hydrated! There's a Beaches Pop-Up with vendors, food trucks, and all sorts of fun Saturday at the Seawalk Pavilion. Want to get out of the heat for a bit? Check out the "War At The Beaches" exhibit at the Beaches Museum. And if you're downtown, there's lots of music at the Florida Theatre this weekend -- Ryan Adams performs tonight, and Lorrie Mor...

Brian previews today's show, looking at Tulsi Gabbard's ongoing investigations into the Obama and Biden administrations. Tune in for this and more on the Brian Kilmeade Show 10a-noon.

Our local business spotlight shines on the Jacksonville Flower Market, where you can find "the perfect bouquet for any occasion." Visit JACKSONVILLEFLOWERMARKET.COM or find them on Instgram for more information.

Brian looks at the headlines he'll be discussing on today's show -- Trump's economic successes (...?) vs. his diminishing public favor ratings, Columbia University's educational concessions in today's restricted-speech-and-globalism academic era, and Tulsi Gabbard's latest "government intelligence" allegations regarding the Obama era administration's "witchhunt" against Trump. Hear more on the Bri...

Clark has a tip on how to manage your email accounts, so you never miss an important message.

Ryan reports on a House Oversight Committee vote to subpoena Epstein files from the DOJ. The vote included several GOP members' support. The DOJ is expected to depose Gislaine Maxwell regarding Epstein's alleged crimes and associations. When the House resumes session in September, they face the challenge of finishing FY2026 appropriation bills before a government shutdown at the end of September....

As Congress takes their summer break, Ryan looks at what is still looming on their schedule -- particularly the appropriations bills for the next term -- and Congress hasn't passed its fleet of appropration bills on time since the mid-1990's. The next US government funding shutdown deadline is in September.

Our Secretary of Comedy and Common Sense Jimmy Failla joins JMN -- with thoughts on Floordrobes, Coldplay, the latest political punchlines, and more. Get more with Jimmy Failla -- including thoughts on Ozzy and Colbert -- on Fox Across America, weeknights at 6pm on WOKV!

Ryan reports on the latest in federal court hearings between Harvard University and the Trump Administration, over frozen grant dollars. The Trump Administration argues a right for more oversight on how grants are used and who is acceptable for instruction. Harvard says the government is violating their first amendment rights for instructional content, and violating grant funding contracts. Expert...

While Jeffrey Epstein is in the controversial zeitgeist of modern scandal, everyone has a back story. Bruce Feniger shares some experiences from having the late controversial Epstein as his high school science teacher at the Dalton School, prior to Epstein's going into his notorious private business. In a celebrity circles coincidence, the Dalton School administrator at the time was one Donald Bar...

Ryan reports on the Congressional agenda prior to their summer break -- including a number of appointment confirmations, and the FY2026 appropriations budget, in advance of ANOTHER government shutdown at the end of September. For those keeping score, Congress hasn't approved an appropriations budget on time since 1996, so this game of kick-the-can has been going on for 29 years already.

Lt. Hauck, retired detective from the Utica NY PD and host of the "Watching Your Six" podcast, joins JMN with a police perspective on last week's ordinance explosions at an LAPD site, that resulted in 3 deputy deaths. Also, he discusses a tragic ending to a weekend Amber Alert story in NY.

Ryan reports on the latest Presidential opines about Fed chairman Jerome Powell. Trump has threatened to fire Powell, but does he actually have that power?

Leslie Pennington is bringing Caring Transitions to Jacksonville's west side, offering assistance in relocaitng seniors, downsizing/decluttering homes, estate sales, and home clean-outs. Visit CARINGTRANSITIONS.COM for more details.

Lots of fun things happening in the 904 this weekend -- including the World Oddities Expo at the Prime Osborn Convention Center! Over at the Florida Theatre, Classic Albums Live performs "Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd" in its note-for-note entirety, the debut album from Jacksonville's own Southern Rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd. And if you want to give yourself a little bit of Zen, treat yourself t...

Rosemary McCoy of the Hariet Tubman Freedom FIghters, joins JMN to discuss "Good Trouble" demonstrations in remembrance of the late Congressman and activist John Lewis. The national demonstrations are intended to raise awareness for civil rights through what Lewis called "good trouble" peaceful protests and assemblies, particularly in regard to recent political policy orientations regarding ICE ra...

Ryan reports on the Senate advancing a recission bill taking back $9 billion in previously-allocated funding, with large cuts coming from public broadcasting and foreign aid.

Eben reports on how GOP Rep. Thomas Massie has teamed up with DEM Rep. Ro Khanna, launching a longshot attemtp to force a vote on releasing Epstein files. How much actual power Congress has to compel releasing documents is to be determined, considering whether some of the alleged documents might be classified. President Trump's recent assertions that "there are no files" is inconsistent with years...

Eben reports on a World Health Organization & UNICEF study about widespread available vaccinations for a multitude of diseases, but some children are still going unvaccinated for a variety of reasons.

On Wednesday mornings, we check in with the unofficial Secretary Of Common Sense, Jiimy Failla, for his hot takes on current events. Today's topics -- the Epstein files, the All-Star Game, and "One Thing You Didn't Know" about Jimmy!" Hear more with Jimmy Failla on Fox Across America weeknights at 6pm on WOKV!

Ryan looks at the latest rescission package before Congress, proposing cutting funds for programs like PBS. It's meeting with some surprising resistance among GOP reps in the House. Also in DC headlines, the FBI has launched investigations into the former FBI and CIA directors that many consider acts of political retribution.

Chase Robinson of First Coast Crime Stoppers joins JMN, sharing how the program's tips have had tangible impacts on the Jacksonville community -- in terms of narcotics & weapons taken off the streets, arrests made, cases closed, and property and cash recovered.

Our local business spotlight shines on The Poppin Box, spedcializing in gourmet popcorn and sweet treats in St. Johns County. Visit THEPOPPINBOX.COM for more information on their products, events, and more.

Ryan looks at DC's Texas legislator responses to the Texas floods, with respect to FEMA, emergency aid resources, and more; meanwhile GOP legislators are working on a White House recision package to cut funding for various federal programs, after having already passed massive cuts in Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill"...that still increases the deficit by $3.3 trillion.

Looking for things to do this weekend? The Jumbo Shrimp host the Nashville Tides for a baseball series. How will it wash out? If you're a fan of comics and graphic novels, check out the First Coast Comic Con at the Herbert Center at UNF. If music is your thing - The Jacksonville Rock Orchestra presents the music of Fleetwood Mac ad the Florida Theatre, and the Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA...