Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Author Michael Pino, PhD., author of "HumanCorps: Redesigning Organisations for the Wisdom Age," explains why the evolving A.I. modeling technology may be moving us from "the information age" into "the wisdom age," -- and what that idea entails. While A.I. does not actually *THINK* it does interpret and apply predictive behavior or process modeling. How does this assist, replace, and/or restrict the role of human interactions and human intuition/judgment in business and organizational practices? His book is available via HUMANCORPS.AI or AMAZON.COM .

The DOGE website deactivated as of July 4th – did the Musk-led department accomplish its mission? That's a hard NO. After reducing its targeted financial savings goals multiple times, reducing government staffing, reducing payroll costs, and reducing government operational efficiency... all the alleged savings were more than offset by increased federal spending. Plus it decreased national and personal data security. FOX News's Tonya Powers explains.

Presidnt Trump arrives in Türkiye today for the NATO summit. Topics will include NATO investments in drone resources, and Trump's frustration that NATO did not extend (much) assistance with his Iran aggressions.

TUE – Clark looks at what job seekers can do to help themselves in today’s job market. Get new skills and new opportunities by learning at your local Technical College!

Athlete-turned-author J Leonard Costner shares details of his career transition, and what inspires him as an author, and what message(s) he hopes to pass on to readers. He shares his experiences with synesthesia, how that impacts his daily life and literary work, and upcoming projects including a film project and a graphic novel in the works. Visit LEGACYVERSE.COM to learn more about the author and his works.

FOX News's Eben Brown reports on the latest in the US/Iran conflict, including the cautious renewal of trade shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and the funerary ceremonies for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

World Cup fever continues across the country - with the US playing Belgium tonight in the round of 16. Will they make it to the next round? And what is the controversy regarding the US Team's Red Card ruling?

MON – As inflation keeps rising, so do costs, and interest rates. Clark has a tip on the best thing you can do to help your wallet!

FRI – You’ve seen the TV shows, but of course it’s not never that simple. With the housing market slowing down like it has, Clark says house flipping isn’t the get-rich-quick business it used to be.

U.S. Air Force Major Jason Watson staged a one-man protest on the steps of the US Capitol, calling for the arrest and imprachment of President Trump and members of his administration. His arrest is particularly interesting becaue he is the first active-duty service member to publicly call for impeachment, made remarkable by his demonstration in a no-protest zone, and done in uniform. Such demonstrations are forbidden to active duty personnel in uniform, who do not have the same rights as civilians. While arrested by civilian police, he will likely face prosecution through the code of US military.

President Trump had a conversation with former President Teddy Roosevelt - which seems an improbable thing when taken out of context. Trump was previewing the new Theodore Roosevelt Museum in North Dakota, engaged with an interactive A.I. exhibit, and used the self-aggrandizing opportunity to compare himself and his achievements to the Rough Rider.

State & Local Government Reporter Jake Stofan checks in, with details on the latest proposed JEA rate hike, and which local programs or issues are veto casualties from Gov. DeSantis's final approved fiscal budget.

A heat wave settles over the Great American State Fair in DC, and may impact attendance for the event and for President Trump's America 250 rally. In other Presidential news, President Trump refused to sign the bipartisan Affordable Housing Act without getting his "SAVE America" Voting Act approved. Despite his insistance, the SAVE act still lacks sufficient support to pass, but barring an actual veto, the Housing act will likely pass into law next week.

FOX News's Jonathan Savage is following the latest international headlines. In the World Cup, the US team advances to the Round of 16, as all three North American host countries (US, Canada, Mexico) are still alive in the tournament. Team US will have to win without their star player in the next game, though. In other international news, Russia launched a massive attack against Ukraine's capital, resulting in at least 18 deaths. The Russia/Ukraine war has been waging in its latest iteration since 2022.

WOKV will broadcast live from the Freedom Fest 2026 event at Friendship Fountain downtown tomorrow starting at 5pm. The event features family fun, food trucks, a patriotic light show, and music all night. Among the performers is Sal Gonzales, a military vet and featured performer from America's Got Talent Season 9, who now works with Wounded Warrior Project. Also performing, local rockers Big Engine, whose singer Tony Mikus shares their excitement about performing at the same site where legacy rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd once performed.

Eben has the latest update on Middle East peace talks. US and Iran negotiators are continuing their indirect talks in Qatar, with the usual mixed messages -- the US says there is good progress, Iran says there is not, and amends circumstances that if cargo ships do not follow a particular designated route through the Strait of Hormuz, they will be met with a "forceful response."

THU – Shopping for a new (or new-to-you) car? Clark says you might find what you want… on Amazon or Carvana!

Democratic Socialism is trending in the primaries, but is it a political punchline, or a political punch in the nose? Whatever it is, it has Republicans and the "Democractic Establishment" nervous! And what do Jimmy Failla and Andre the Giant have in common when it comes to the 4th of July? Hear more about his holiday plans on FOX ACROSS AMERICA weeknights at 6pm!

Friday at Friendship Fountain, it's Freedom Fest 2026 featuring music, military salutes, a light show, and family fun. Cliff Newton, President of Bold City Brass, shares his excitement about performing at the event. Join WOKV as we broadcast live from Freedom Fest, starting Friday at 5pm.

805am - in studio - Carla Montgomery, Child Cancer Fund, and Jose Soto and Patrick Sarazi from 4Rivers, discuss the July “round up” campaign to benefit CCF/Careathon. Enjoy the satisfaction of tasty BBQ and helping locals kids! All funds contributed or donated to CCF go to helping local families' non-medical needs as they deal with pediatric cancer challenges. Learn more at CHILDCANCERFUND.ORG and 4RSMOKEHOUSE.COM, or on your favorite social media platform, and join us for the 2026 Careathon August 21-22.

As the US prepares for extreme heat, how are Europeans handling the heat wave that has already contributed to over 1,300 deaths? Will there be a push for air conditioning?

Birthright citizenship, and men playing in women's sports were all the talk as the Supreme Court closed out its term. What were the major rulings and what are people saying?

WED – Clark says there are millions (and millions!) of unclaimed dollars owed to people – forgotten retirement accounts, closed bank accounts, legal settlements, etc. Clark has tips on how you can find out if YOU are entitled to any of it – and how to protect yourself from scammers who will try to rip you off!

WOKV military affairs analyst and host of First Coast Militar Life, Col. Chris Budihas, Ret., joins JMN to look at the latest in military life affairs, leadership/policies from the Pentagon, domestic service by National and State Guard vs deployed service, America's 250th celebrations, and more.

Are you familiar with terms like "sleep hygiene," or "parentified child"? Learn what they mean and what they have to do with stress! Dr. Christine Cauffield, CEO of LSF Health Systems joins JMN to discuss stress, its physical and mental consequences (for adults and children), and how we can better manage, express, and alleviate it.

Apple is raising their product prices, which has at least one Democratic lawmaker saying "we need to break up these companies!" What is prompting this price hike? FOX News's Eben Brown has the details.

The Supreme Court releases more opinions on their final day of the term - what are the big cases they already ruled on, and what are we still waiting for?

FOX News's Jonathan Savage checks in with some internaitonal news updates. Mexico pushes back their proposed deadline for a mandatory mobile phone registry policy linking cell numbers to personal identities to prevent crime. And Iran peace talks "continue" in Qatar - in that the US and Iran both have negotiation delagates present, but they won't be speaking directly to each other.

TUE – Rising fuel costs mean grocery costs are going up too. Clark says there’s an easy way you can save on groceries though - shop your local farmer’s market!

FOX News's Jonathan Savage goes in-depth on the European heatwave. While we in Florida are used to a high-temp, high-humidity season and most (?) of us have A/C resources to cope, most of Europe is not equipped with viable A/C suitable for their current heatwave. This is resulting in dramatically increased cases of heat related illnesses and over 1300 deaths per the BBC.

FOX News's Jonathan Savage joins JMN from London, with the latest on a number of internaitonal headlines. Renewed violence in Iran undermined the already fragile peace talks. A severe heat wave continues in Europe. And the World Cup single-elimination Round of 32 begins, with Canada's win putting them into the Round of 16 for the first time ever. USA plays Bosnia on Wed, July 1st, in prime time.

It's the 4th of July holiday week - FOX News's Tonya Powers looks at how many people are expected to hit the roads and air.

MON – The housing market slow-down is also impacting furniture sales, and furniture stores are closing without notice. If you buy furniture and the store requires a deposit, Clark explains why you should only pay using a credit card – just in case!

FOX News's Jonathan Savage goes in-depth with international headline details, starting with the ongoing heat wave leading to health risks across the continent. Countries are employing various mitigation methods and restrictions in an effort to provide relief from record-breaking heat. In Midde East headlines, the violent rhetoric that had eased up over the past few days is escalating again after a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz was attacked, on the heels of Marco Rubio's foreign relations tour.

FOX News's Eben Brown goes in-depth into the Supreme Court's decisions effectively ending "Temporary Protected Status" for selected immigrants from Syria and Haiti specifically, and 11 other Trump-administration targeted countries. Critics worry that this puts over a million immigrants already in the US into deportation jeopardy.

The UF Proton Therapy Institute celebrates 20 years of service in Jacksonville, and Mario Gomez from Palm Coast is the latest to share his "Good News" story of cancer treatment with the UF Pronton Therapy Institute, and the feeling he got joining the community to have rung "Aud's Chime."

An Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz is challenging Trump's peace talk ambitions, in the face of Sec. of State Rubio's recent visit to multiple Middle East nations. In other international news, the US and Mexico are sending support resources to Venezuela after earthquakes there resulted in over 200 deaths and millions in property damage. And a record-breaking heat wave continues in Europe,as multiple countries struggle to mitigate heat related risks.

Saturday is the Filipino American Barrio Fiesta 2026 at College Park Shopping Center. Ron McComb , President of the Filipino American Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, shares details of the event, and invites everyone to join the fun, eat, and eat again!

Eben reports on a pair of Supreme Court decisions that clear the way for the Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policies.

FRI – Clark has a warning about e-commerce scams. Don’t just rely on A.I. recommendations or “lowest” prices, make sure you only shop from trusted online retailers. If the price is too good, it’s probably a scam to take your money!

FOX News's Jonathan Savage joins JMNID with updates on the World Cup (Scotland fell to Brazil last night, USA vs Turkiye tonight at 10pm EST). US/Iran peace discussions continue, as Sec. of State Rubio tours the Middle East. The next person to fill the UK Prime Minister post remains ambiguous, with Andy Burnham being the only declared candidate currently but there is still time for other interested parties to come forth. And Europe faces a record-breaking heat wave, posing major health and infrastructure challenges across the continent.

Much of Europe is suffering from an extreme heat wave - and many places don't have air conditioning or heat-managing infrastructure. Near- or record-high temps are happening across the continent, and France has recorded its hottest temperatures ever. This is leading to increased health issues - deydration, heat strokes, drownings - in children, adults, and pets as cities try to mitigate the heat.

Dreams Come True and PRI Productions are making this Saturday "Dream Day" at PRI Productions' offices on Kings Avenue. Dream Day is a day for local children dealing with life-threatening illnesses to forget about their worries and focus on their dreams. The children, also known as Dreamers, and their families, get a fully immrersive day of fun and celebration – parade-style arrivals, a red carpet welcome, characters, entertainment, food, games, and interactive activations – all designed to create a day our families will never forget. Visit DREAMSCOMETRUE.ORG for more information.

Ben Becker looks at the Jacksonville Firefighter Museum Money Pit! How much has it cost already, and how much more will it cost before it opens... If it ever does? Get the full story on Action News Jax tonight at 545pm on CBS47 and FOX30!

THU – Clark warns about cash app scams. If you use apps like Zelle, Cash App, or Venmo – be careful who you send it to! Once money is digitally sent, it’s nearly impossible to get back.

We've known about the solidified release date for Rockstar's upcoming Grand Theft Auto IV, but now we know how much it's going to cost you and when you can fork over the money for a pre-order. WOKV's Chase Bunker and Benjamin Fridkis catch everyone up on

Mike McCormick from Florida's Poison Control Centers joins JMN to raise awareness to "The Benadryl Challenge." What is that, you ask? The “Benadryl Challenge” is a viral social-media trend that encourages young people to take dangerous amounts of the over-the-counter (OTC) drug diphenhydramine (DHP), that has led to the deaths of several young people. Mike shares ways to inform, educate, and promote safety against this and similar social media campaigns. If you have questions about this, other trending substances (Kratom, 7OH "Tranq," NO2 "Whippets", etc), or about the risks of opioid or OTC overdoses, or other concerns reach out to Florida's Poison Control Centers at 800-222-1222, or FLORIDAPOISONCONTROL.ORG .

Brian McGhee is the new VP and General Manager for Cox Media Group's Jacksonville Radio cluster. Meet the new boss in this getting-to-know-you chat.

Jimmy looks at the New York primaries, which saw success for Democratic Socialist candidates. Jimmy says this is a good thing -- because soon they (New Yorkers) will all have abs, because they'll "be standing in bread lines!" (Silver linings, eh?) Does this mean a New Yorker exodus to Florida?! Hear more with Jimmy Failla every weekning at 6pm on FOX ACROSS AMERICA!

Five years since the deadly Surfside condo collapse in Florida - killing nearly 100 - what are safety inspectors saying now?