Emma Benoit, Suicide Attempt Survivor, shares her story of transition from being in crisis to being a suicide prevention advocate. Her passion is to share her lived experience, coping mechanisms she has learned, and to illustrate that mental health challenges can affect anyone.

Ryan looks at the Alaska summit between President Trump and Russia's President Putin. Trump is blustering about "consequences" if Putin does not concede (some) measures toward a cease fire with Ukraine. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is not expected to be present for the summit.

The Zero Suicide Jax Summit is a month-long workforce initiative in advance of September's Suicide Prevention Month to raise awareness in recognizing and helping those in possible crisis. Dr. Christine Cauffield, CEO of LSF Health Systems, and Florida State Sen. Darryl Rouson, join JMN to discuss resources for mental health support in the workforce, and legislative measures to address mental health needs.

Dr. Misha Bogomaz, Director, UNF Counseling Center, discusses how students may be impacted with mental health and anxiety issues, and the role of collegiate community (students, faculty, and staff) in supporting each other.

Erin Whitaker-Houck, Associate VP of Clinical Program Operations at LSF Health Systems, discusses the Zero Suicide Initiative, a national organization advocating mental health care, teaching people how to recognize and address potential self-harm in the business community. Participants are asked to pledge "CARES" (Check for suicidal signs, Ask if they're having self-harm thoughts, Reinforce that you care, Establish next steps for help, Stay in touch).

Clark warns about how YOU may get hit with a high tariff bill when you buy things online. If you get asked for a TAX ID or Social Security number – cancel that buy, and get it somewhere else!

Erick Erickson joins JMN to discuss President Trump's law enforcement takeover in Washington DC, and explains why it is permissible there but not permissible elsewhere (such as New York or Chicago, despite Trump's suggested intent). Additionally, he looks at the proposed summit between Trump and Russia's Putin scheduled to happen this week in Alaska. They are expected to discuss resoolution scenarios for the Russia/Ukraine war, albeit without including Ukraine's President Zelenskyy. Hear more on the Erick Erickson Show noon to 3pm!

Ryan reports on President Trump's plan to take control of the DC Metropolitan Police, and deploy National Guard into Washington DC. His stated justification of excess crime has been met with objection, as his own FBI Director Kash Patel cited the lowest crime stats in decades.

President Trump announced plans to "federalize" the Washington DC police force, and supplement it by deploying National Guard forces in an effort to reduce crime in the nation's capital. Brian Kilmeade joins JMN with thoughts on the annoucnement, how long it can be expected to last, and what other cities Trump might target for similar measures. Hear more from Brian on this and other headlines on the Brian Kilmeade Show 10am to noon.

Eileen Erikson is a local author and artist. Her line of children's books, inspired by her grandchildren, advocate youth literacy. She is also a member of Pablo's Painters, an artist community that meets multiple times each week, creating and displaying original works. Visit GRANDBABYBOOKS.COM to learn more.