Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

WOKV's Benjamin Fridkis sits down with political commentator and media personality Megyn Kelly ahead of her show Megyn Kelly Live in Jacksonville November 6th.

Ryan reports on the Senate's efforts to pass a Continuing Resolution prior to the midnight funding deadline. Obviously, they fell short, but by a closer margin than expected. Democrats are holding firm on a healthcare measure being included, but fear President Trump may use this shutdown as justification for another round of mass federal worker layoffs. Negotiations continue and there may be anoth...

WOKV's resident Secretary of Comedy Sense shares his take on the government shutdown - why it's bad for federal workers, why it's great for DC "politician" economy (that is NOT the P-word he used!), and why situations like this are the reason he would NOT be interested in running for political office. Hear more from Jimmy Failla on Fox Across America weeknights at 6pm on WOKV!

Jared looks at reactions to President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's meeting with top military leadership yesterday, where Hegseth voiced changes in standards and policies, and Trump suggested military deployment in "troubled cities." It did not go over well.

WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney, from the JU Public Policy Institute, looks at how we got to a government shutdown this year (instead of the usual bipartisan funding Continuing Resolution), what is different between this time and the last time the government shut down (Dec 2018, for 34 days), and how history does not favor the majority party in partisan negotiations.

A lot of places require 2nd-level authentication on your phone before you can access secured data. Clark has a tip on how you can make your phone, and your financial resources, even more secure!

Gail Patin, CEO of Hubbard House, joins JMN to discuss an annual domestic violence fatality report review, highlighting opportunities to improve protection and recovery resources. Additionally, she discusses event promotions raising awareness of domestic violence, and community resources available to help survivors.

State and local government reporter Jake Stofan has updates on a number of new Florida laws going into effect, including Trenton's Law, Trooper's Law, and a proposal regarding armed security for churches.

Ryan looks at the imminent government shutdown that will likely take effect at midnight tonight. While the House has approved a temporary funding measure, the Senate is still divided, needing 60 votes to pass the latest continuing resolution. A vote is scheduled for today, and anything could happen between now and midnight,

Clark shares a retirement strategy for people who don’t have an employer-sponsored retirement plan. It’s never too late to start saving!

Brent Martineau, Action Sports Jax, recaps a great weekend for Jacksonville sports - the Jags beat the 49ers for the first time in for-ev-uh, and the Jumbo Shrimp proved they're Shrimply the Best, winning the AAA National Championship.

In a thrilling bottom-of-the-9th rally, the Jumbo Shrimp captured their first ever AAA National Championship. Scott Kornberg, the Voice of the Jumbo Shrimp, joins JMN with the details on this Championship Monday!

Ryan looks at the latest developments as a government shutdown looms large starting later this week. Will Congress agree to funding terms in time?

Clark has a surprising insurance recommendation for people who don’t live anywhere near the coast!

The Jax Zoo & Botanical Gardens' Wildlife Wanderer, Curtis Dvorak, joins JMN. The Zoo wraps up their Tunes & Blooms events with a Latin Night this weekend. And up next? The return of the Spooktacular, select nights in October! Coming up after that, the return of Colors of the Wild! And there's so much to see, do, and experience on any visit to the Zoo- for animals, for plants, forever! Do you have...

Chase Robinson joins JMN with an update on a successfully closed cold case, and updates on several other cases you could help with. All tips have their anonymity secured, and could be worth a reward. You can make a tip by calling 866-845-TIPS (8477).

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp won the International League Championship after defeating the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRaiders 2-1 in the ILC series. Next, they play for the AAA National Championship Saturday evening in Las Vegas. Harold Craw, Exeutive Vice President & General Manager of the Jumbo Shrimp, joins JMN to recap yesterday's game and promote this weekend's national title shot. It's one g...

The House is in a district work session 9/29-10/6, meaning Representatives are not scheduled to return to session in Washington DC until AFTER the current funding deadline has passed. The Senate recently rejected a house-approved funding resolution, keeping funding unresolved. With no funding resolution mutual agreement in place yet, this means a government shutdown could happen effective Oct 1. R...

Jared reports on President Trump's DOJ indicting former FBI Director James Comey on charges of making false statements and obstructing investigations in his Congressional testimony. Comey is the latest Trump critic to find himself under federal investigation. In other Trump related news, President Trump will be on the golf course again this weekend, but -- plot twist! -- this time as an observer,...

Nemours Children's Health announced a $1 million secured sponsorship for permanently funding their Child Life Specialist position, from the Child Cancer Fund. It stems from the 1994 Christy Fund from JF and Carol Keirnan, who lost their daughter to cancer. The Child Care Specialist works directly with pediatric cancer patients, in clinical, therapeutic, and recreational capacities. The initial pos...

This week's local business spotlight features Poppy's Italiano, with two locations in St. Johns County. They specialize in authentic Italian cuisine, in a family atmosphere. Come for the food, enjoy the music, and go home full and happy. VIsit POPPYSITALIANO.NET for more information.

When you pick up your luggage at the airport, do you throw away your luggge tags right away? Clark has a SCAM ALERT involving those luggge tags, and a simple thing you can do to protect your info!

Scott Kornberg, the Voice of the Jumbo Shrimp, joins JMN. The ILC series is split 1-1, and tonight's Game-3 vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRaiders winners will be crowned the International League Champions. No pressure, right? But wait, there's more -- tonight's winners will face off against the Pacific Coast League champions in the AAA National Championship game Sept 27 in Las Vegas. The last time...

Kay Ehas of Groundworks Jax joins JMN with details on the latest phase of the Emerald Trail. Groundbreaking is today for The Hogan Street Link, the next of a series of interconnected links bringing 14 different area communities together.

A government shutdown is less than a week away now, as both parties in the House face off over "non-negotiable" terms and President Trump refuses to intervene. Ryan Schmelz has the latest update on what (if anything) has changed, who is pressuring whom, and what happens if no funding agreement is reached in time to prevent a stoppage. The last government funding shutdown allowed lasted 34 days (De...