Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Blair Miller joins JMN live to recap former President Trump's court appearance yesterday, last night's commentary, and looks ahead at what's next for Trump in his legal and political agenda.

Blair recap's former-President Trump's day in court in NYC yesterday, as he was indicted on 34 charges, and Mr. Trump's public address last night from his Florida home, where he protested the charges. Trump's next appearance in court (on these charges) is scheduled for December.

Meghan reports on the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts faculty controversy, as a third teacher is removed from the classroom in light of allegations of inappropriate conduct.

Jared looks at the security precautions that will limit actual coverage of today's Trump indictment, the expected comments to follow the arraignment from DA Alvin Bragg and Mr. Trump, and what impact (if any) today's indictment may have on other cases involving Trump, including Georgia election tampering, the January 6 insurrection, and others.

Ken Babby, owner of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, joins JMN to promote tonight's home opener against the Durham Bulls. There are lots of new experiences for fans and players, including a surprise with tonight's opening pitch. Join the Crustacean Nation for another season of family fun at the 121 Financial Ballpark.

Happening today, former President Donald Trump is set to surrender and face criminal charges stemming from 2016 hush money payments. He will become the first former president to face criminal charges. Today he will be escorted from Trump Tower to the courthouse by the Secret Service and may have his mug shot taken. In New York, police are bracing for potential protests by Trump supporters, who also believe share the recent grand jury indictment are politically motivated. We breakdown what we can expect today.

Brian joins JMN to share his thoughts about the scheduled Trump indictment today (and the other pending cases Trump faces), and compares the circumstances to prior Presidential scandals that went relatively unpunished. He also talks about the growing presence of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the national political sphere, though DeSantis has not (yet) declared intention to run for President.

Jared takes a look at the Trump indictment proceedings, and what we can expect after the arraignment tomorrow. President Trump is expected to return to Florida after the arraignment in NYC, and (barring a gag order from the court) comment on the charges publicly tomorrow evening.

WOKV legal and political analyst Rick Mullaney from the JU Public Policy Institute joins JMN to look at former-President Trump's potential charges, what will happen through the indictment process, and what impact this may have on the 2024 Presidential election campaign.

Samantha reports on the latest developments in the former-President Trump's NY indictment. Trump is expected to return to NYC today, and charges will be publicly disclosed at his arraignment tomorrow.