Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Sen. Scott joins JMN to share thoughts on Rush Limbaugh, the budget cuts involved in Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," the fallout from DOGE eliminating many federal jobs, and his thoughts on Byron Donalds as a potential Florida Governor.

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This weekend is the WOKV Salute America Remembering Rush Limbaugh event, with special guests Bo Snerdley and Erick Erickson. Erick joins JMN this morning to share some memories of his friendship and collaboration with Rush, as a taste of the stories and circumstances you can enjoy at this weekend's Salute America event. Get your tickets at WOKV.COM and we'll see you this weekend!

Just released yesterday, TopTrumps presents the Jacksonville edition of Monopoly! Among the area's iconic locations and companies included, Community Chest includes the Child Cancer Fund! Lindsay Wallace of TopTrumps and Carla Montgomery from the Child Cancer Fund, and Mr. Monopoly (aka "Rich Uncle" Milburn Pennybags!) join JMN to share details about the game, where you can find it, and how you ca...

Ryan looks at the latest headlines in DC, including Elon Musk's DOGE ultimatum emails for federal employees to justify their jobs "or else!" This is being met with the expected levels of confusion and consternation from some federal agencies, as well as judicial challenges as to whether or not such demands are associated job terminations are legal and/or binding.

JMN is live at the Timuquana Golf & Country Club for the 21st annual Ron Townsend Golf Tournament benefitting Guarding Catholic School. The namesake of the event, Ron Townsend, joins JMN to share memories of previous events, and what the tournment means to him as an ongoing resource to contribute to the community.

Ryan recaps the latest in DC headlines, including an internal challenge in the GOP House, as Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz says she won't support Trump's buidget reconciliation bill.

JMN is live at the Timuquana Golf & Country Club for the 21st annual Ron Townsend Golf Tournament benefitting Guarding Catholic School. Former Jags player Aaron Beasley is one of the celebrity participants in the Ron Townsend Golf Classic

JMN is live at the Timuquana Golf & Country Club for the 21st annual Ron Townsend Golf Tournament benefitting Guarding Catholic School. Hot 106.5's Shawn Knight is among the celebrity participants in today's charity golf event, and shares why the educational support events are important to him.

JMN is live at the Timuquana Golf & Country Club for the 21st annual Ron Townsend Golf Tournament benefitting Guarding Catholic School. Frank Vacirca is a Religious Education Instructor at Guardian Catholic School, and he joins JMN to share his experiences on how CGS engages with the community through programs like this golf tournament, and how the outreach impacts education opportunities and reso...

JMN is live at the Timuquana Golf & Country Club for the 21st annual Ron Townsend Golf Tournament benefitting Guarding Catholic School. Shironda Jones is the Director of Advancement at Guardian Catholic School, and discusses the impact this tournament has had over the past two decades.

Ryan reports on the "Vote-A-Rama" Senate legislation marathon, as Republicans and Democrats squared off until almost 5am. A budget reconciliation bill passed, along with two of 26 proposed legislative amendments.

Dr. Amber Santos, Director of Innovation & Immersive Education at JU, details an upcoming tech eduction experience for Atlantic Coast High School students in cooperation with Mayo Clinic. These students will have an immersive experience in anatomy, exploring such topics as the heart, lungs, and anatomical system functions, incorporating virtual reality, cyber learning, robotics, and more.

Anthony Labruna, Exec. Dir. at American Principles Project, joins JMN to discuss a "DOGE Dividend" proposed by President Trump, possibly "returning" 20% of DOGE savings to the American people and applying an additional 20% of the recovered funds toward the national debt. DOGE's Elon Musk suggested $5000/ea, but no definite amount has officially been declared. Among the concerns - who is eligible t...

Ryan looks at the latest Senate confirmation votes, where it's not a question of whether Patel or McMahon will pass, but whether or not lame duck Sen. Mitch McConnell will continue his opposition votes for Trump's nominees. The legacy senator and President Trump have seen a far less amicable relationship than during Trump's previous tenure.

Scott MacFarlane looks at several developing stories in DC, including the latest on an apparent partisan shift in the Department of Justice, as Trump's influence leads to additional case dismissals in advance of Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI Director. And Linda McMahon is on track for confirmation to head the Department of Education, just in time for Trump to eliminate that department.

Ryan looks at the latest in Senate confirmation hearings, as Kelly Loefller, Trump's pick to head the Small Business Administration, may ironically require some Democrat support to pass a confirmation vote. Controversies continue around DOGE authority and the related mssive volume of federal layoffs. and America's agriculture industry is still facing challenges related to Bird Flu.

Political & Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on DC headlines, as Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI Director is all but inevitible despite Democrat procedural delays. And many are questioning the movitation behind the Trump DOJ dropping the corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, and what this might mean regarding future political corruption prosecutions.

Ryan has the latest updates from Washington DC, where the Trump Administration and members of Congress are pushing for changes in FEMA, and there are petitions to the Supreme Court regarding presidential authority to dismiss certain agency heads.

Rafael Urquiza presents details on how Sylvan Learning Systems in Orange Park and North Jacksonville address academic needs for K-12 students.

Chandler reports on the latest innovations in articifical intelligence and traffic monitoring data, as technology becomes available to address traffic control needs. Get Chandler's full story of how AI is coming to Jacksonville's roadways at 5:45pm with Action News Jax on CBS47 and FOX30!

Kurt Avery, founder of Sawyer Products, joins JMN to share how entrepreneurial efforts and philanthropic intentions can serve their personal business interests and the public good. He cites examples of Sawyer Products' services in pest control and water filtration, and how these materials were provided to hurricane Helene victims to meet essential needs.

Ryan has the latest DC headlines, including what's next in Senate confirmation hearings and the massive federal employee layoffs taking place last week.

Bill Olson joins JMN to share an update on the new Fairgrounds westside property. A powerful storm caused considerable damage on-site yesterday, where a new pavilion was under construction.

Florida Theatre President Numa Saisselin rejoins JMN to talk about the programming and event variety offered at the Theatre. Besides the expected entertainment features, corporate functions, private events, and more are available, plus the Theatreworks! Arts & Education program that is curriculum themed for kids. And the venue is so storied, it even has its own event mythology!