Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Melissa Williams, Holocaust Educator for The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services, joins JMN to disucss the "Histories in Hand" exhibit, and other events and services available through the JFCS. As Holocaust survivors pass into history, it is often now their descendents and the artifacts of their lives that sustain their stories. It falls to educators like Melissa and exhibits like "Histories in...

Ryan looks at the latest developments regarding a reporter from The Atlantic being included in an official group chat discussing US military action plans against Yemen. The chat allegedly included Defense Secretary Hegseth, Intelligence Director Gabbard, Security Adviser Walz, and Vice President Vance among others. The event raises questions among Congress and the public as to military operational...

Louis Post, a contributor to the current exhibit "Histories in Hand," details the significance of some family artifacts - candlesticks, a wine cup, and a spice box - that belonged to his father's parents. At the time of the Nazi occupation in Krakow, his father buried these items, and later recovered them after being liberated from a labor camp. The items represent a continuity from Louis's family...

Helen Meatte, a contributor to the "Histories in Hand" exhibit, details the back story on a locket she shares in the exhibit. The locket was an heirloom passed down from her mother, and it contains pictures of Helen's gradparents. The object legacy dates back to the Nazi occupation of Poland, and her grandmother's escape. See this and other exhbits in the "Histories In Hand" exhibit.

Allison Galloway-Gonzalez, Curator of the Frisch Family Holocaust Memorial Gallery, joins JMN to discuss the "Histories in Hand" exhibit at LJD Jewish Family and Community Services. The exhibit detailis Holocaust survivors, highlighting their personal objects and family heirlooms - illustrating how everyday items can hold extraordinary significance as symbols of endurance and hope. Visit JFCSJAX.O...

Ryan looks at efforts for the Senate to pass President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" before their Easter hiatus (starting April 11), and the latest on Trump's efforts to reduce the Department of Education and other institutional reforms.

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh looks at the weekend weather forecast and the "misery index" for pollen and allergens.

Sana Mujahid, Manager of Food Safety Research & Testing at Consumer Reports, joins JMN to discuss recent testing on Infant/Baby Formulas. The recent tests looked for contaminants like lead, arsenic, PFAS, and more. Visit ConsumerReports.org to view a list of tested formulas and findings.

Jared reports on the Trump Administrations efforts to "shut down" the Department of Education (which he can't really do). Certain functions will be reassigned, and staff will be reduced, but some administrative functions (ex: student loan management, Title IX programs, and disability education resources) will remain in the restructured Department.

Fox Across America host Jimmy Failla is performing at the Florida Theatre on March 29th, and you can hear him weeknights from 6-9pm on WOKV. Jimmy joins JMN (say THAT 3 times fast!) to talk about his comedy show, his radio show, Pickleball, and more! Get tickets at FloridaTheatre.com or FoxAcrossAmerica.com to see Jimmy live on March 29!

April 5 is the 2nd annual Smoothie King Crown Cup Pickleball Tournament at Argyle Forrest Park! MaliVai Washington joins JMN to share details of the event, raising funds for the Mal Washington Youth Foundation. Visit MalWashington.com to register, donate, or learn more about his youth foundation.

Jonatan reports on the latest developments in the Russia/Ukraine War, as European military leadership organizes "a Coalition of the Willing" to review concerns and resolution options, particularly as it pertains to management of the largest nuclear power resource in Europe - currently under control of the Russian military. President Trump has inserted himself into the conversation, offering to hav...

Curtis Dvorak, the Wildlife Wanderer from the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, joins JMN to talk about their recent recognition by USA Today as one of the Top 10 zoos in the country!

Ryan reports on the latest in Russia/Ukraine War ceasefire negotiations -- Russia's President Putin and US President Trump agreed to terms of a temporary Russia/Ukraine cease fire and prisoner exchange, where the terms were very much pro-Russia and did not obligate Putin to recognize Ukraine's independence. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy was excluded from yesterday's call, and his previously propos...

Another Truth Social posting from Presidnt Trump is generating controversy, alleging that former President Biden's preemptive pardons issued at the end of his term are illegitimate because they were signed with an "autopen" and that he (Trump) was overturning the pardons. Besides the absurdity of the accusation, use of an autopen (a mechanical device used for bulk document signings) is common and...

Ryan reports on the Senate approving a funding resolution to stave off a government shutdown last weekend. This keeps the government funded through September, when the next fiscal year appropriations are due. The approval comes at the cost of confidence in Democrat leadership, as Sen. Chuck Schumer and 9 other Democrats sided with Republicans to pass the GOP funding measure, despite objections of...

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh has your Weekend Forecast - when weather might impact The Players, and what you can expect for next week!

Tyler Oldenburg, Tournament Chairman, joins JMN to discuss the importance of volunteers in making the Payers a success. Some 1500-2000 volunteers service the event annually, and most of them are returning volunteers -- Tyler volunteered for 12 years himself! Visit ThePlayers.com for more information on how you can volunteer for next year's event.

MaliVai Washington joins JMN to share how collaboration with The Players, and being designated as a Charity of the Day, expands their reach and influence to tremendous exposure opportunities. Organizations like the Mal Wasington Youth Foundation, First Tee, and other youth-oriented sports programs teach life skills, discipline, responsibility, problem solving, and more, and grants from organizatio...

Ryan looks at the possible government shutdown at midnight, if a funding bill is not approved in the Senate. Democrat leader Chuck Schumer has offered support for the GOP funding resolution, preferring to avoid a shutdown, but his offered support is not going over well with other Democrats in Congress.

JMN coverage from The Players has been sponsored by Shark Coatings, and Jay Mariano of Shark Coatings joins JMN to share experiences from TPC and how collaborating with The Players has widespread impacts on the community - through business, charity, networking, and promotional opportunities. Visit SharkFloorCoatings.com for more information!

Earlier this week, the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens lost one of their feature animal ambassadors, Archie, the Southern White Rhino. At 55 years old, Archie was the oldest rhino of his species in human care, and had enjoyed a long and productive life. Corey Neatrour, the Supervisor of Large Mammals, joins JMN to share details of Archie's Celebration of Life this weekend, and remembers the iconic anim...

Carla Montgomery from the Child Cancer Fund joins JMN to discuss their collaboration with The Players, and how grants and programs like "Dreams Come True" help families dealing with pediatric cancer challenges enjoy events like The Players. Visit ChildCancerFund.org for more information.

Jeff Willoughby, Executive Director of First Tee of North Florida, shares how First Tee and The Players teach golf and life skills to children in the North Florida area. By teaching critical thinking, patience, and situation management, children are prepared for challenges life may present, and a hobby they can enjoy for the rest of their lives.

You can't have a premiere golf tournmanet if you don't have a premiere golf course. To that end, Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations and “chief agronomist" Jeff Plotts leads the team that keeps the course at Sawgrass in peak form.