Best Mike Ferrante Podcasts (2025)

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8/15 - Careathon - Laura Ferrante and Mike Hopkins, Paul Davis Restoration 13:00

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31 years ago, an original CCF founder, Laura Ferrante's family faced the challenge of pediatric cancer. Now, many years later, in partnership with Mike Hopkins of Paul Davis Restoration and the Child Cancer Fund, have secured funding in perpetuity for Ms. Joli's position of Child Life Specialist, a care position with direct interaction with patient…

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8/18 - 2025 Careathon Wrapup 11:37

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Thanks to your generous donations, the WOKV Careathon raised $400,000 for the Child Cancer Fund. Items are still available in the Careathon Auction until noon, or you can always make donations at CHILDCANCERFUND.ORG. On behalf of Carla Montgomery at CCF, Duval Asphalt, and WOKV, thank you Jacksonville!…

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8/18 - Jared Halpern, FOX News 4:48

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Jared recaps the Trump/Putin summit in Alaska, and previews what's to come as Trump is expected to meet with European leaders including Ukraine's Zelenskyy today.

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8/18 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News 2:44

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Ryan looks at the increased police presence in DC, including National Guard deployments, ostensibly to reduce record high crime rates according to President Trump-- a statistic that his own FBI director disputes. Additionally, Ryan looks at the escalating developments between Governors Abbott in Texas and Newsome in California, as both advocate rev…

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8/15 - Careathon - Eden Sutherland, Gate Petroleum 4:27

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Eden joins Careathon to share how Gate became involved with supporting the CCF, as well as how it is helping her family during this time as her daughter is going through treatment for her cancer.

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8/15 - Careathon - Greyson and Tari 9:21

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Greyson and Tari talk about him having to take on brain cancer, and the many ways the Child Cancer Fund helped their family including tutoring for Greyson when he couldn't attend school for two years. If you would like to donate, Tari sums it up best that "every little bit helps". No amount is too small, just call 855-636-6877…

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8/15 - Careathon - Bentley Bescript and Heather Sambito 10:15

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Heather and 15-year old Bentley talk about the feeling of first finding he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the age of 10. They also share the relief that the CCF brings. As Bentley says "GO BIG" if you choose to donate, just call 855-636-6877

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8/15 - Careathon - Heather Richardson 14:10

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Heather shares memories of her daughter Brynley, who she lost a year ago. She also talks about the Child Cancer Fund's help in times of need, and what she is doing now to also support other families going through this difficult journey. You can help out those families as well by donating to the Child Cancer Fund, call 855-636-6877…

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8/15 - Careathon - Kathleen Patti 21:30

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Kathleen talks about being a "Careathon Kid" at one time, and how the support made surviving feel like thriving. Help support other children's fight against cancer, call 855-636-6877 to donate.

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8/15 - Careathon - Sarah Kurtz and Julia Orellana, Vystar 11:38

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Sarah Kurtz joins Careathon to talk about Vystar's support of the Child Cancer Fund. Julia shares her family's experience with having a child fighting cancer, and how the CCF helps take some of the burden off of them. To donate, call 855-636-6877

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8/15 - Careathon - OJ & Keris 10:09

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Cancer doesn't discriminate, even affecting the CMG family. OJ ("Other Jacob") shares how his family is dealing with his daughter's leukemia diagnosis, and how the Child Cancer Fund is helping them along the way. To donate, call 855-636-6877.

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8/15 - Careathon - Dr. Lisa Schilling, Psychologist 5:54

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Dr. Schilling joins Careathon to share how CCF funds can be used for patient mental wellness. This can include tutoring, patient and family counselling, discussing treatment concerns, animal therapy, and so many other elements to supplement clinical care. You can support this wrap-around care by donating to the Child Cancer Fund at 855-636-6877.…

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8/15 - Careathon - Steven Amburn, Music Therapist 2:04

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Part of the care that pediatric cancer students receive is "wrap around care," that goes beyond doctors and medicine and into interaction and stimulation. Steven Amburn is a musical therapist who shares how music, art therapy, toys and games provide additional care and encourage recovery for the young patients AND their families. To support the Chi…

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8/15 - Careathon - Dan Iracki Esq., Mal Washington, Jim & Tabitha Furyk, and Rep. John Rutherford 20:38

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This all-star segment from Careathon shows how good natured ribbing and trash talk can go a long way toward raising funds for a good cause! Whether you're a fan of Ohio State, Michigan, Florida State, football, tennis, politics, or the law - cancer affects everyone, and everyone can donate to support families facing that challenge. Call 855-636-687…

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8/15 - Silvia Morrell, Nothing Bundt Cakes 2:15

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Sylvia Morrell joins the Careathon to share how Nothing Bundt Cakes is partnering with the Child Cancer Fund, and their "round up" campaign fundraiser. Visit NothingBundtCakes.com or ChildCancerFund.org for more details!

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8/15 - Careathon - Ryan Schmitt, Petticoat Schmitt 6:09

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Katie Anderson shared the joyful impact of Digger Day, and how it helped her family get beyond the experiences of dealing with cancer, and just letting kids be kids. The creator of Digger Day is Ryan Schmitt of Petticoat Schmitt, and he joins Careathon to share why this support opportunity is important to his company and their partnership with the …

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8/15 - Careathon - Mayor Donna Deegan 6:13

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Mayor Deegan joins the Careathon, sharing her ongoing support. You can help families in the Northeast Florida area by calling 855-636-6877, or text "WOKV" to 707070 to support the Child Cancer Fund.

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8/15 - Careathon - Katie Anderson & Griffin 8:12

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Katie Anderson joins the Careathon to share Griffin's story, and how the Child Cancer Fund made it possible to manage the demands and schedule of his care, and all of the ways they eased the pressures and concerns of battling pediatric cancer. To help families here in the Jacksonville area, call 855-636-8677! See her additional interviews with Mayo…

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8/15 - Careathon - Joey Leil, Ronald McDonald House 5:09

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Joey Leil joins the Careathon to share how Ronald McDonald House partners with Nemours Children's Health and the Child Cancer Fund to help families have a home away from home while they're going through cancer care.

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8/15 - Careathon - Ian Tietjen & Marina 6:40

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Ian Tietjen returns to support the Careathon for the Child Cancer Fund. He shares the story of his daughter Marina, who was diagnosed in 1999 but sadly passed in 2004. To keep her memory alive, and to help other families in their cancer journey, he continues to support the CCF resource like Ms. Joli, Camp Boggy Creek, and more. You can honor Marina…

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8/15 - Careathon - Joe Flask, BrightLink Technology 3:07

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Joe Flask has been a regular supporter of the Careathon since it started 11 years ago. He shares why the Child Cancer Fund is important to him, and how you can contribute to supporting local families on their cancer journey. Every dollar helps! Call 855-636-6877 or text "WOKV" to 707070.

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8/15 - Careathon - Melinda Sowers 11:34

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Melinda shares her family's journey through pediatric cancer, as her son was diagnosed at 19mos. The Child Cancer Fund was there for her family, and her family is returning the love. Her son is now 25 and thriving, and for her 50th birthday she's celebrating him, and the Child Cancer Fund.

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8/15 - Careathon - Yolanda & Jace 1:30

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Yolanda Campbell shares how the Child Cancer Fund helped her family as her son Jace faced a diagnosis of pediatric cancer. No donation is too small to help.

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8/15 -Careathon Donor - Matt Igou, Seaside Claims 6:12

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Matt Igou joins the Careathon, with a story of why the organization matters to him, and how Seaside Claims encourages you to donate! 866-636-6877!

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8/15 - Brian Kilmeade joins Careathon 10:19

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Brian Kilmeade joins JMN, following up on his interview yesterday with President Trump, prior to today's Alaska summit with Russian President Putin. In addition, he has a donation and challenge for the 2025 Careathon!

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8/14 - Brian Kilmeade interviews President Trump 31:43

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Brian Kilmeade has an exclusive interview with President Trump, on the eve of his Alaska summit with Russian President Putin.

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8/14 - JMN LIVE AT ZERO SUICIDE JAX SUMMIT 14:02

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Emma Benoit, Suicide Attempt Survivor, shares her story of transition from being in crisis to being a suicide prevention advocate. Her passion is to share her lived experience, coping mechanisms she has learned, and to illustrate that mental health challenges can affect anyone.

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8/14 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News 3:45

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Ryan looks at the Alaska summit between President Trump and Russia's President Putin. Trump is blustering about "consequences" if Putin does not concede (some) measures toward a cease fire with Ukraine. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is not expected to be present for the summit.

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8/14 - JMN LIVE AT ZERO SUICIDE JAX SUMMIT 9:44

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The Zero Suicide Jax Summit is a month-long workforce initiative in advance of September's Suicide Prevention Month to raise awareness in recognizing and helping those in possible crisis. Dr. Christine Cauffield, CEO of LSF Health Systems, and Florida State Sen. Darryl Rouson, join JMN to discuss resources for mental health support in the workforce…

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8/14 - JMN LIVE AT ZERO SUICIDE JAX SUMMIT 5:45

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Dr. Misha Bogomaz, Director, UNF Counseling Center, discusses how students may be impacted with mental health and anxiety issues, and the role of collegiate community (students, faculty, and staff) in supporting each other.

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8/14 - JMN LIVE AT ZERO SUICIDE JAX SUMMIT 4:53

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Erin Whitaker-Houck, Associate VP of Clinical Program Operations at LSF Health Systems, discusses the Zero Suicide Initiative, a national organization advocating mental health care, teaching people how to recognize and address potential self-harm in the business community. Participants are asked to pledge "CARES" (Check for suicidal signs, Ask if t…

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8/14 - Clark Howard Tip 0:55

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Clark warns about how YOU may get hit with a high tariff bill when you buy things online. If you get asked for a TAX ID or Social Security number – cancel that buy, and get it somewhere else!

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Moving from Pilot to Profit in Service AI Deployments - with Amit Gupta of Danaher 15:46

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In today’s enterprise landscape, many AI initiatives stall before delivering real business value—especially in service operations, where data lives in disconnected systems and frontline speed is critical. For Amit Gupta, Chief Digital Officer, Life Sciences Manufacturing Industry, at Danaher, overcoming these challenges requires a structured, busin…

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8/12 - Erick Erickson on JMN 3:32

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Erick Erickson joins JMN to discuss President Trump's law enforcement takeover in Washington DC, and explains why it is permissible there but not permissible elsewhere (such as New York or Chicago, despite Trump's suggested intent). Additionally, he looks at the proposed summit between Trump and Russia's Putin scheduled to happen this week in Alask…

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8/12 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News 2:50

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Ryan reports on President Trump's plan to take control of the DC Metropolitan Police, and deploy National Guard into Washington DC. His stated justification of excess crime has been met with objection, as his own FBI Director Kash Patel cited the lowest crime stats in decades.

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8/12 - Brian Kilmeade on JMN 3:31

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President Trump announced plans to "federalize" the Washington DC police force, and supplement it by deploying National Guard forces in an effort to reduce crime in the nation's capital. Brian Kilmeade joins JMN with thoughts on the annoucnement, how long it can be expected to last, and what other cities Trump might target for similar measures. Hea…

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Turning AI Vision Into Value in Financial Services - with Kelly Dempski of Turing 17:18

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Today’s guest is Kelly Dempski, Head of Solutions for Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) at Turing. Turing is one of the world’s fastest-growing Artificial Intelligence companies, working with the world’s leading AI labs to advance frontier model capabilities and leveraging that work to build real-world AI systems that help businesse…

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Ethical AI Solutions and Their Impact on Life Sciences and Beyond - with Dr. Steffen Hoffmann of Bosch 17:18

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Today’s guest is Dr. Steffen Hoffmann, Managing Director of Bosch UK. Dr. Hoffmann joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore the strategic deployment of AI across industrial sectors, from manufacturing operations to internal business systems. Dr. Hoffmann shares how AI is helping manufacturers address upstream process variables to r…

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8/11 - Community Spotlight: Eileen Erikson 9:19

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Eileen Erikson is a local author and artist. Her line of children's books, inspired by her grandchildren, advocate youth literacy. She is also a member of Pablo's Painters, an artist community that meets multiple times each week, creating and displaying original works. Visit GRANDBABYBOOKS.COM to learn more.…

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8/8 - Spotlight: TOUCH A TRUCK at Brooks Family YMCA 9:05

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Justin Cousart joins JMN to share all the details about tomorrow's (Sat Aug 9) TOUCH A TRUCK event at Brooks Family YMCA off Centurion Parkway in the Deerwood area. The fun starts with a horn-free hour at 8am, with all manner of big trucks, construction equipment, firetrucks, police cars, boats, food trucks, and more. Bring some school supplies to …

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8/8 - Weekend Weather Forecast 9:27

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Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh breaks down when and where you can expect the heat, the showers, or a combo of both, so you can plan your weekend activities accordingly.

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8/8 - Spotlight: HHS Defunding Vaccine Research Programs 10:34

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Dr. Michael Koren, clinical researcher and host of The Medevidence Hour, joins JMN to discuss a recent directive from the US Dept of Health and Human Services to cease funding MRNA vaccination research programs. Dr. Koren discusses how this impacts current studies in-progress, and impedes advancing research.…

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8/8 - For Locals By Locals - The Selfie Showroom 1:08

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Our local business spotlight focuses on The Selfie Showroom on Jacksonville's northside. Visit THESELFIESHOWROOM.COM or @theselfieshowroom for more information, and to see the kinds of photo fun you can have there!

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Scaling Growth in Asset Management with AI-Ready Data - with Frank Hattann of Ocorian 24:07

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What does it really take to bring AI into the heart of financial services—and why are so many firms still stuck in manual mode? In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Frank Hattann, Chief Commercial Officer at Ocorian, joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how legacy financial institutions can unlock real commercial va…

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8/7 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News 2:39

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Ryan reports on the Trump tariffs that took effect at midnight, and the expected economic impacts they entail. Additionally, he reports on a potential meeting between Trump and Putin, that may be a step closer to resolving the Ukraine/Russia war.

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8/7 - Spotlight: St. Johns Co. E-Bike Regulations 1:50

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SJC Sheriff Rob Hardwick discusses proposed e-bike regulations and revisions to Florida statutes after a number of youth-related injury incidents. You can hear more from JMN's visit with Sheriff Hardwick in our ON-DEMAND interviews.

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8/7 - Spotlight: Ft. Stewart Shooting 9:02

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A mass shooting event yesterday at Ft. Stewart left 5 service personnel injured, before the alleged shooter, Sgt. Quornelius Radford of Jacksonville, was taken into custody. First Coast Military Life host and retired Col. Chris Budihas joins JMN to discuss the event, its impact on the military community, and shares experiences of his time serving a…

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8/6 - JMN LIVE FROM ST JOHNS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 28:52

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In 2021, the NE Florida community was shocked by the tragic muder of 13 yr-old Tristyn Bailey. Her parents, Forrest & Stacy Bailey, along with SJCSO Cmdr. George Harrigan join JMN to discuss the importance of transparency and accessibility between law enforcement and the community in investigations, and a number of programs that have evolved since …

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8/6 - JMN LIVE FROM ST JOHNS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 5:56

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Lt. Chris Collins joins JMN, and discusses the use of technology and the role of A.I., particularly regarding the INTERCEPT Task Force dealing with Internet Crimes Against Children. Besides explaining that program, Lt. Collins has advice for parents on how to manage their children's use of technology, and how to secure your digital tech to protect …

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8/6 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News 2:15

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Ryan looks at the FY26 Congressional appropriations bills that are in the works, as a government shutdown approaches in September. Democrats have requested a meeting of the "Big 4" in Congress (Schumer/Jeffries, Thune/Johnson) to discuss the bills.