Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Mar 10 2025 6982 ep. 162 mins 16

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Listen to all of the latest interviews from Jacksonville's Morning News with Rich Jones Kristine Bellino on News 104.5 WOKV.

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3/10 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News

Mar 10 2025 2 mins

Ryan reports on the looming government shutdown that could happen Friday when current funding runs out. The Republican-led House has presented the latest "continuing resolution" funding bill, which Speaker Johnson expects to put to a vote Tuesday, but it's not certain that enough Republicans will support it, much less any Democrats, for the bill to advance for approval.

3/10 - Spotlight: Wounded Warrior Program

Mar 10 2025 12 mins

Walt Piatt, Wounded Warrior Project CEO, joins JMN to reflect on his first year accomplishments, and share initiatives for future involvement in helping warriors acheive and sustain their best lives.

3/7 - Spotlight: FIAT at the Concours d'Elegance

Mar 07 2025 6 mins

Aamir Ahmed, Head of Fiat, Stellantis North America, joins JMN from the 30th Annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance to share information on new Fiat products being featured, how the auto industry identifies and addresses consumer automotive needs, and how much fun events like the Concours are.

3/7 - Spotlight: Florida Legislative Session

Mar 07 2025 11 mins

Action News Jax's Jake Stofan joins JMN with a recap of the first week of Florida's current legislative session, including DeSantis's "State of the State" address. Among this year's topics, the "Free Kill" bill is back for another round of considerations, and reform for citizen initiatives leading to amendments/referendums, and education property management.

3/7 - Spotlight: Season Change & AC Preparation

Mar 07 2025 12 mins

As we roll the clocks forward and the temperature starts to climb, Joe Strada of Strada Air Conditioning, Heating, Electric & Security joins JMN to share tips on how to prepare and maintain your climate control system. You oughta call Strada, or visit StradaServices.com for more information!

3/7 - Spotlight: Concours d'Elegance

Mar 07 2025 4 mins

Nassau Co. Sheriff Bill Leeper joins JMN, discussing security and preparation for this weekend's Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance event. Today's activities include the Eight Falgs Classic Auto Parade, and Sheriff Leeper shares some thoughts about some of the cars he's seeing at this year's event.

3/7 - Jared Halpern, FOX News

Mar 07 2025 4 mins

Jared reports on the apparently inevitible reform (and/or dissolution?) of the Department of Education, and what this will mean with regard to student loan obligations and educational grant resources. He also looks at the latest in Trump tariff proposals and their immediate impacts on the stock market.

3/7 - Spotlight: Jacksonvill Zoo & Gardens "Sloth Crossing"

Mar 07 2025 6 mins

The Wildlife Wanderer Curtis Dvoark joins JMN to share details about the new sloth exhibit opening this weekend at the Jacksonville Zoo! Bring some green beans, visit sloths Ruth and Chata, and learn the important lesson about how to slow down and enjoy life!

3/6 - Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News

Mar 06 2025 3 mins

Olivia reports on President Trump's comments to Hamas. Trump bluntly claimed this was the "final warning" to release hostages in Gaza, pledging to give Israel all the necessary support to end the Israel-Hamas war.

3/6 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News

Mar 06 2025 2 mins

Ryan reports on DOGE eyeballing Veterans Affairs as the next agency facing mass layoffs, Trump's latest efforts regarding Gaza hostage releases, and Congress' latest "continuing resolution" for temporary funding to prevent a government shutdown.