Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Jared reports on the passing of Bob Dole, with tributes to the late statesman from both sides of the political aisle.

Jared reports on the spending bill that Congress approved last night, and how close the government came to another shut down. By kicking that funding can down the road to February, attention can again turn to the BBB spending bill and other matters.

Dr. Caro joins JMN to discuss local efforts at defeating the coronavirus, including the potential challenges presented by the latest Omicron variant.

Blair reports on Congress passing a short-term funding extension to keep the government operating until mid-February, when the funding issue will need to be addressed again.

Mark Kaye joins JMN to promote tonight's Ho Ho Hold'Em Charity Poker Tournment. Doors open at 6pm at Best Bet Jacksonville, and they've got room for a few more players. The tournament funds Kaye's Kids, a charity giving gifts to sick kids, and Mark starts his gift giving on air TODAY! Listen to the Mark Kaye Show 12p-3p, and make a donation to Kaye's Kids at kayeskids.com!

Jared looks at the bill Congress is likely to push through to keep the government funded through mid February, and also examines yesterday's SCOTUS arguments in the matter of Mississippi's abortion law.

The JMN crew highlights some of the events going on this weekend: Poker tournaments, concerts, comedy, Brian Kilmeade, Christmas parades, the 12 Beers of Christmas, local arts & crafts, sports, and all manner of holiday cheer. Join us at any of these events, or send us an Open Mic in the WOKV app and let us know what you're doing this weekend!

Jared Rice joins JMN to discuss changes to the 2022 edition of The Players Championship. Tickets go on sale today at 10am. It's only 96 days until The Players!

Jared reports on the SCOTUS review of Mississippi's abortion law, and its challenges to the Roe v Wade standards that have stood for decades.

Mark Kaye joins JMN to discuss tomorrow's Ho Ho Hold'em Celebrity Poker Tournament for his Kaye's Kids charity. The tournament funds gifts for sick kids in the Jacksonville area, and over the next 12 days he will give kids their gifts on the air. To reserve a poker table, buy a tournament player or spectator ticket, or make a donation, visit KayesKids.com