Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

The JMN crew break down some of the fun things going on around Jacksonville this weekend. Fun Runs, Arts Markets, Chili Cook Offs, Broadway, Comedy, Concerts, so much going on!

Blair looks at the upcoming change to the Supreme Court, as President Biden will nominate a replacement for the retiring Justice Breyer. Biden campaigned on a promise of appointing a Black woman to the Supreme Court, and his nominee is likely to be approved since only a simple majority of support is required in the Senate.

Jared reports on US preparations for a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. US Troops are on high alert for logistical NATO support deployment, and President Biden has threatened swift and severe economic sanctions in the event of an incursion.

Brent updates us on the Jaguars search for a new head coach - has the choice been made? Signs are pointing to Byron Leftwich, recently OC of the Bucs and former Jags QB (2003-0206), as the next top cat.

Senator Rick Scott joins JMN to share his thoughts about developments in the Ukraine, the national economy, and more.

Blair looks at the potential of a universal coronavirus vaccination, as the pandemic continues with new variants that don't respond as effectively to previous therapies. Vaccine skeptics, though, argue that the virus is now endemic and energies would be better spent on recovery protocols.

WOKV's Lucia Viti profiles Morris Bendit, a holocaust survivor, in honor of this year's Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Jared looks at where and how NATO might deploy troops, and what roles US troops might serve in, if diplomacy fails to prevent an engagement between Russian and Ukraine. US Troops remain on "high alert" currently.

Eben reports on the FDA withdrawing emergency use authorization for monoclonal antibody therapy, instead requiring confirmation that patients suffer from specific types of coronavirus that have been confirmed as responsive to this type of treatment before it might be authorized.

Blair looks at the diplomacy efforts in use attempting to de-escalate tensions about Ukraine developments, and clarifies potential US troop usage in non-combat roles if NATO goes forward with military force deployment.