Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Alicia reports that +/- 110 million people are expected to travel nationally today, and of those about 5 million will be in Florida, one of the most popular destinations. If you're hitting the roads today, the busiest travel period is expected to be noon-6pm.

Jared looks at President Biden's address regarding the Omicron variant and ongoing measures to overcome the pandemic, the "patriotic duty" to get vaccinations and boosters.

Dr. Neilsen joins JMN to discuss the Omicron coronavirus variant, what makes it different from other variants so far, and your best ways to reduce your risks of exposure during the holiday season.

Jessica reports from Jacksonville International Airport, where they expect their busies travel days of the year this week.

Jared looks at President Biden's upcoming address on the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. An appeal for lockdowns and self-quarantines is not expected, but the President is expected to promote vaccination, boosters, and self-testing resources.

Blair previews President Biden's latest address about the pandemic, and federal moves to make private, home testing available as the Omicron variant becomes the most commonly encountered variant of coronavirus and diagnosed infection numbers spike again.

Brian shares his thoughts on Joe Manchin's decision to not back President Biden's "Build Back Better" bill, and what that means for Democrats in the new year.

Alicia Tarancon reports from Brunswick, Georgia, where the three men recently convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery will be back in court today facing federal hate crime charges.

Blair reports on Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) refusing to support the current Build Back Better bill., and what that means for the reconciliation vote, White House agendas, and Democratic party solidarity.

Rich Jones is joined by Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau and Austen Lane for an in-depth look at the short tenure of Urban Meyer as the Jacksonville Jaguars head coach, some listener comments about his firing, and discussion of what comes next for the Jaguars.