Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Blair reports on the latest White House announcements, including an updated report on the Consumer Price Index, showing an inflation rate of over 8%. Additionally, the White House is looking at releasing a supply of E15 gas to reduce pump costs for the summer.

Kilmeade vs. Curry? An recent on-air comment by Kilmeade about Jacksonville needing to pursue downtown development stung the pride of Jacksonville residents, resulting in Mayor Lenny Curry appearing on Kilmeade's Saturday night show... to agree with Brian's statements. Brian follows up on that discussion with thoughts about how Jacksonville could improve to achieve its potential.

Jared looks at Biden's upcoming address regarding regulations for "ghost guns," and a new nominee to (potentially) head the ATF.

Today, the President and Dept of Justice are finalizing a new federal rule on “ghost guns” which are untraceable, privately made weapons that don’t have serial numbers. The White House says there were approximately 20,000 suspected ghost guns reported to ATF as having been recovered by law enforcement in criminal investigations last year alone. We break down the new federal rule, when it take effects and the potential impact in our communities.

Jared looks at what's next for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, after yesterday's confirmation vote advances her to the US Supreme Court when Justice Breyer retires. Shortly after her appointment as Justice Jackson, the Court is likely to hear cases regarding abortion laws, transgender athletics, and more.

So how do you follow up the Jax River Jams show this week? Do you get outside for some Jumbo Shrimp baseball... or stay home and watch Tiger at the Masters on CBS47?! Maybe you'll laugh it up with Joe Rogan, or check out the midway at The Clay County Fair. You can shop local at the 904 Pop Up, get your Nassau County groove on at the Wildlight Porchfest, or check out the Old Town Art Fest in St. Augustine. And there's music everywhere this weekend. The JMN crew highlights some of the weekend options, check out Madison's article for a full listing!

Blair reports on the Senate vote yesterday to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the next Justice for the US Supreme Court. Jackson will be sworn in when Justice Stephen Breyer retires at the end of the current term (June), becoming the first Black woman to serve on the nation's highest court.

While the confirmation VOTE is expected to happen today, Judge Jackson will not join the Supreme Court until Justice Breyer retires at the end of the current judicial term. While the court sits in recess starting in June, Jackson likely won't be officially sworn in until just before the next term starts in October -- just in time for significant cases on abortion, gender, and other hot button issues.

Rick Mullaney joins JMN to look at the significance of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's SCOTUS confirmation vote today, and what it represents in terms of historical, gender, racial, and judicial impact.

Blair reports on this afternoon's vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court. Barring any unexpected developments, Brown will become the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court bench, and for the first time in US history white men will not be the majority of sitting Justices. Jackson's appointment will be to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer.