YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared looks at the impact of foreign wars on the current election climate, for example the impact on ongoing Israel-related conflicts on Michigan's Arab-American and Palestinian-American populations. Domestically, disaster recovery is similarly influencing North Carolina voter dispositions and voting access.

Brian shares thoughts on early voting (now active in Duval, SJC, and Clay), and the role Florida plays in Republican campaign strategies. He also plugs his upcoming Jacksonville event in February. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show 10a-noon.

STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS - Majority of students graduate college with more than a degree, but also a large amount of debt. A NEW WalletHub report found nearly 42 million Americans owe a collective $1.61 trillion dollars in student loans. However, monthly student loan payments very across the country. Nicole D’Antonio breaks down which states have the highest student loan payments. She offers personalized data for each affiliate.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as new Washington Post polls show a tie at 47%/ea support for VP Harris or former President Trump, supporting the blitz for votes in battleground states. Both candidates and their teams have busy appearance schedules in the 15 days leading up to the election.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared looks at the concentrated campaigns in "battleground" states, with emphasis on blue-wall states Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Georgia, North Carolina, and Arizona are also highly contested.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Dr. Binder shares results from the latest UNF election poll. Latest polling shows Trump with a significant lead over Harris, and what some might consider surprising positions regarding proposed amendments. The latest poll includes considerations from "Leaners" and "Blurters," as Dr. Binder explains.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as early voting for the 2024 federal election opens in Duval County today (St. Johns County too). Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland joins JMN to discuss available voting locations, voting security, and strategies on how to vote efficiently -- Duval County has a large ballot with multiple local and federal issues, amendments, etc. so voters are encouraged to review a sample ballot before coming to the polling location.

HOLIDAY TRAVEL COST - With the holiday season around the corner, a new Bankrate report found that 4 in 5 holiday travelers are adjusting their travel plans because of inflation. Researchers say a majority of travelers are traveling for less time and are choosing to drive instead of fly this holiday season. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with the ways families are changing their itineraries to cut cost.

Justin & Adrian join JMN to discuss what an ambassador animal is and he also has Garcia the Goat, who is an Ambassador Animal.

Tracey joins JMN to talk about her role at the zoo and how she takes care of anything that has hair.