Col. Chris Budihas, Ret., WOKV's military affairs analyst. He looks at recent changes in military leadership as ordered by Secretary of Defense Hegseth, the successful rescue mission for recently shot-down airmen, and shares thoughts on President Trump's strategies and goals with the Iran conflict. He explains the distinction between "military" and "civilian" targets, particularly relative to President Trump's threats toward bridges, energy service facilitiess, water service facilities, etc., based on intelligence about how the targets are used, including a recent strike on resources at Kharg Island. Col. Budihas reminds us that, when it comes to international affairs, it's best to get international perspectives -- what are other nations seeing, reporting, and reacting to? Hear more with Col. Chris Budihas on First Coast Military Life every Sunday at 8am.

Eben looks at the latest situation on the ground with Iran, as President Trump's latest imposed deadline approaches. What is at risk if Iran doesn't agree to ceasefire terms?

Jared follows up on President Trump's press conference at the White House yesterday, where he praised the rescue of the downed jet crew, then continued his trend of mixed messages -- assuring that there won't be a ground invasion, then deploying thousands of troops to the area, and alleging peaceful resolution talk progress, but threatening imminent devastating attacks. WOKV will follow this story as Trump's deadline approaches.

The Artemis II mission has completed its loop around the far side of the moon and is returning to Earth, with a bevy of new photos and astronaut commentary to be released from NASA soon. The Orion capsule is expected to splashdown Friday.

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Mayor Donna Deegan joins JMN and checks in on a number of local issues, including developments in the Out East district, developments in Brooklyn, and the Stadium renovations. For the 2027 season, every game will be an away-game as the Jaguars play at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. But don't expect to trade in the "Duuuval!" chants for "Orrrange!," as Jags fans won't let that be a thing. There is also a big regional project in the works with Tunnels to Towers for Jax area veterans, and several other affordable housing projects in development. She also addresses the state of the Hispanic Outreach Coordinator office vacancy and how it is contingent on state DEI legislation. And did you get involved in the Bookapalooza?

Eric Schill, Director of School Support for Charter Schools USA, discusses how charter schools differ from traditional public schools, and shares details about a Charter Schools USA Family Fun Day this weekend at the Community First Igloo. Visit CHARTERSCHOOLSUSA.COM for more information.

Col. Chris Budihas, Ret., host of First Coast Military Life and WOKV military analyst, looks at the latest events in the Iran conflict, including the aviators, what's happening with negotiations and the Strait of Hormuz, and what he's seeing/hearing with the uptick in activity at NAS Jax as they prepare to deploy resources, materials, and personnel. Hear more with Chris Budihas every Sunday at 8am on First Coast Military Life.

Iran latest updates from over the weekend – Trump issued a rude threat of imminent violence with a Tuesday deadline for cooperation. Pakistan has prepared a peace/cease-fire proposal agreement and provided it to both US & Iran. And two downed US jet crew members were successfully rescued. Trump is expected to address the nation at 1pm today.

Eben has the Artemis II latest: How is the mission going, and what challenges have they faced? A number of new experiences are in order, as NASA will air video of the Lunar Fly-By starting at 1pm, and the crew will pass the Apoll 13 record for farthest human travel later today. Tonight marks their closest passage to the moon (~4100 miles, distance from Jax to the North Pole), and the crew will see a positional solar eclipse from space after they emerge from their passage behind the moon.