Arizona's Morning News
3,673 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 17 ratingsStart your morning off right with Arizona's Morning News with Jim and Jayme. You'll be informed with the very latest on what's going on in the Valley, Arizona, nation and throughout the world. Jim and Jayme are native Arizonans with more than 40+ years of local news coverage, six combined AP reporter of the year awards.
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Sharper Point Commentary: Life preservers made out of credit cards
June 12, 2023 16:44 - 2 minutes - 971 KBWow! @JimSharpe's amazed at how much credit card debt Valley residents accumulated so far this year... but then again, he's not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Deadliest Terrorist Attack in the US Since 9-11
June 12, 2023 15:17 - 1 minute - 786 KBBack on this day in 2016, it was the deadliest terrorist attack in the U.S. since 9-11. Learn more on today's KTAR timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phoenix Home Median Prices Up
June 12, 2023 14:30 - 5 minutes - 2.38 MBThe median price for a home in the Valley is trending upward again, why and will it start taking off like a rocket again? We talked with Senior Housing Analyst with the Cromford Report about it...Take a listen! See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Carrie Masters CEO St. Joseph the worker
June 12, 2023 13:59 - 5 minutes - 2.4 MBAs we launch KTAR's special, week-long, multi-media series focusing on homelessness, we talked to the head of an organization that helps homeless individuals prepare for, and land a job. Take a listen to hear all about "St. Joseph The Worker" See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Peoria Credit Card Debt Among Highest in America
June 12, 2023 13:23 - 3 minutes - 1.85 MBA Valley city is in the top ten in America for an increase in credit card debt. we talked about it, take a listen. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: Saving 'Alex The Homeless Dude'
June 09, 2023 16:59 - 2 minutes - 976 KBA 3:30 AM encounter with a homeless man helped @JimSharpe give a name to an idea Sheriff Penzone suggested. An idea that might save money — and people. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Donald Duck Was Introduced to The World
June 09, 2023 15:18 - 1 minute - 682 KBBack on this day in 1934 everyone's favorite duck was introduced. Learn more in KTAR's timeline. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Rick Mitchell, Executive Director of the Homeless ID Project
June 09, 2023 14:35 - 4 minutes - 2.14 MBThe head of an organization that provides something that's *absolutely essential* for people living on the street to end their homelessness, Rick Mitchell of the "homeless ID project" joined the show. Take a listen on how they're helping the Valley's most vulnerable. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Hobbs Veto Record
June 09, 2023 12:56 - 2 minutes - 1.4 MBDemocratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs keeps vetoing bills sent to her by the republican-majority legislature, How long the list is now and the most controversial of this latest batch of vetoes. Take a listen. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Host and Valley Attorney Barry Markson, Trump Indictment
June 09, 2023 12:28 - 6 minutes - 2.98 MBFormer President Donald Trump has been indicted -- again. KTAR host and attorney Barry Markson joined us next to talk about the possibility of a conviction and how much prison time could be involved if he's convicted. Take a listen for the latest. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: The difference between 'hate' and hating truth
June 08, 2023 16:40 - 1 minute - 967 KBWhile he believes that burning a Pride flag (during Pride Month) is a hateful act — Jim Sharpe doesn't define "hate" the way many others do. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
The Bill of Rights
June 08, 2023 15:15 - 1 minute - 578 KBBack on this day in 1789 the Bill of Rights was proposed, learn more on today's KTAR timeline. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Human Services Center Tour
June 08, 2023 13:54 - 5 minutes - 2.65 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West got a tour of the Human Services Campus, a place where hundreds experiencing homelessness in the Valley visit daily. Hear what they learned. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Investors Leaving Phoenix Real Estate
June 08, 2023 13:43 - 5 minutes - 2.33 MBHow much homelessness is caused by housing costs? Plus, what change in the valley's real estate market could help bring prices down, we discussed on AZMN. Take a listen! See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Canal Killer Death Sentence
June 08, 2023 13:21 - 3 minutes - 1.44 MBWith the canal killer sentenced to death by a jury, the debate over the Governor's death penalty pause has re-ignited. Arizona's morning news talked about it, take a listen. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: Can Phoenix PD reduce crime with its reduced ranks?
June 07, 2023 16:38 - 2 minutes - 976 KBWith Phoenix's crime rate rising — and its police force shrinking — Jim Sharpe wonders if the police chief's plan to reduce crime could hurt recruitment efforts. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Vatican City became a sovereign state on this day
June 07, 2023 15:18 - 1 minute - 637 KBOn June 7th, 1929, Vatican City, the home of the Pope, was made into a sovereign state. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Air quality drops as fires create smoky conditions
June 07, 2023 14:29 - 4 minutes - 1.91 MBFires in the Valley and across North America are sending smoke into our air and lowering our air quality. KTAR reporter Jim Cross joins the show to talk about fire's effects on the air in Arizona and New York. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Pence makes history by announcing Presidency run
June 07, 2023 13:56 - 5 minutes - 2.51 MBFormer Vice-President Mike Pence is making making history by running for president in 2024 against his former President Donald Trump, the first to do so. Jim and Jayme discuss the race for the White House as well as a potential problem that could keep Reuben Gallego out of the Senate race. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Interim Police Chief Mike Sullivan on crime reduction plan
June 07, 2023 13:23 - 4 minutes - 2.22 MBInterim Phoenix Police Chief Mike Sullivan tells the Mike Broomhead Show how the crime reduction plan will work and how it will reduce violent crime. Plus, Jim and Jayme talk about a new program for police assistants. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: Hassling the homeless out of their homelessness
June 06, 2023 18:09 - 2 minutes - 973 KBMaking homelessness a crime won't solve the problem, says @JimSharpe — but we should still expect people to be responsible for themselves after they're helped. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Construction began on the Hoover Dam on this day
June 06, 2023 15:35 - 1 minute - 575 KBOn this day in 1933, the first concrete was poured to start the construction of the Hoover Dam. Learn more in today's KTAR Timeline. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Dean Scheinert, the Justa Center
June 06, 2023 14:55 - 6 minutes - 3.1 MBDean Scheinert, Executive Director of the Justa Center joins the show to talk about shelters for people experiencing homelessness, specifically seniors. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Phoenix Police roll out plan to cut violent crimes
June 06, 2023 13:58 - 4 minutes - 1.98 MBThe Phoenix Police Department is launching a new crime reduction plan with the goal of cutting down on violent crimes by 5%. They hope this will make Phoenix a safer place to live, work, and visit. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Attorney General Kris Mayes warns of A.I. Scam Calls
June 06, 2023 13:27 - 3 minutes - 1.66 MBArizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is warning Arizonans of an Artificial Intelligence scam call that can mimic the voice of a loved one. Jim and Jayme talk about how to avoid falling for these scams and how A.I. is advancing. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: Keeping cops at bay and turning kids into 'Che'
June 05, 2023 17:59 - 2 minutes - 974 KBJim Sharpe says that a teen bringing an AR-15 to school is what forced the Phoenix Union High School Board to invite cops back on campus — but it wasn't much of an invitation. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Chris Rodriguez, President and CEO, Ability360
June 05, 2023 14:25 - 5 minutes - 2.51 MBChris Rodriguez, the CEO of valley-based disability organization, Ability360, joins Arizona's Morning News for this month's KTAR Community Spotlight, focusing on empowering Arizonans with disabilities and their upcoming e-sports tournament. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Chuck Todd leaving 'Meet The Press'
June 05, 2023 13:55 - 3 minutes - 1.79 MBAfter nearly a decade as its host and moderator, 'Meet the Press' Chuck Todd will be leaving NBC's political news program. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Wildfire closes the 87 freeway
June 05, 2023 13:25 - 3 minutes - 1.75 MBKTAR's Jim Cross joins AZMN to discuss this morning's fire that shut down parts of the 87 freeway, as well as increased fire risk from our 18th day of temperatures over 100 degrees. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: Honest politicians are more than we can handle
June 02, 2023 17:37 - 2 minutes - 978 KBAre we so used to lying politicians that honest ones need to be told leave politics? Jim Sharpe has an example of an Arizona politician who's doing so. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
P.T. Barnum began his first tour on this day
June 02, 2023 15:18 - 1 minute - 602 KBOn this day in 1835, P.T. Barnum started his first tour, which would later grow and become the Barnum and Bailey Circus. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
New water model will impact Phoenix development.
June 02, 2023 14:34 - 3 minutes - 1.61 MBA new water model introduced by Governor Hobbs will have affects in the real estate market in Phoenix. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: Expecting perfect police means we'll never have enough
June 01, 2023 16:59 - 1 minute - 968 KBJim Sharpe: There's lots of people who'd be a perfect fit with Phoenix Police — but they have a recruitment problem because we expect perfect police who have perfected a million other jobs. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
The Day CNN Started
June 01, 2023 15:19 - 1 minute - 641 KBBack on this day in 1980 we were introduced to CNN. Learn more in today's KTAR timeline. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
The Zone Round 2: Follow Up with KTAR Senior Reporter Jim Cross
June 01, 2023 13:24 - 3 minutes - 1.76 MBWhat happened in the clean-up of the zone? And when the city of Phoenix plans to clear more of that huge homeless camp, will they meet a judge's deadline? We talked about it with KTAR Senior Reporter Jim Cross after he spoke with the city's Homeless Solutions Director. Take a Listen! See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: Good or bad, photo radar is sticking around AZ
May 31, 2023 17:49 - 2 minutes - 975 KBEven though he's not a fan, Jim Sharpe's okay with Photo Radar staying put. However, he's not okay with agreeing with Gov. Katie Hobbs and state Sen. Wendy Rogers on the topic. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
PSY Sets A YouTube Record
May 31, 2023 15:22 - 1 minute - 667 KBBack on this day in 2014 "Gangnam Style" broke a YouTube record. Learn more in today's KTAR Timeline. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Cleo Lewis, from Police Officer to Homeless to Saved
May 31, 2023 14:30 - 8 minutes - 3.86 MBA man who has seen the homeless problem from multiple points of view: First as a police officer, then as a drug addict, a convicted prisoner, a life on the streets and finally recovery and an outreach ministry to help those still on the street. We talked to Cleo Lewis of Cleo Lewis Ministries, Take a listen. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Governor Hobbs Vetoes Photo Radar
May 31, 2023 13:53 - 1 minute - 917 KBThanks to a veto by Governor Katie Hobbs, photo radar continues to live on as a tool to slow down speeders on Arizona roads, but does it work? We talked about it, take a listen! See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
The Zone Clean-Up: Round Two
May 31, 2023 13:21 - 4 minutes - 1.93 MBAs the clean-up of the huge homeless camp known as "The Zone" enters its second phase, you'll hear from an artist who lives in his gallery in the zone -- and even though he has great sympathy for the plight of the homeless, joined a lawsuit to force the city of Phoenix to clean it up. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: The Valley's growing — but please, not like a weed
May 30, 2023 17:37 - 2 minutes - 982 KBAs The Valley grows and grows, Jim Sharpe doesn't want to be the grumpy dude yelling, "don't move here — and get off my lawn!" So he'd like us to grow smarter. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Five shootings linked back to one man
May 30, 2023 14:31 - 3 minutes - 1.79 MBFive shootings over the weekend resulted in four deaths and one injury. 20-year-old Iren Byers was arrested in connection and is now facing multiple charges of first-degree murder. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Two Arizona cities ranked among the fastest growing
May 30, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutes - 1.77 MBQueen Creek and Maricopa were ranked in the top 15 fastest growing cities in the country according to the U.S. Census. Jim and Jayme talk about the population growth in the Phoenix area and the housing shortage. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Jenn McCormick, Alone No More Dog Rescue
May 30, 2023 13:31 - 5 minutes - 2.71 MBJenn McCormick with the Alone No More Dog Rescue joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about overcrowded kill shelters and homeless dogs. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: Doing — not just saying — on Memorial Day
May 26, 2023 16:50 - 2 minutes - 1.03 MBEven though he talks for a living (and he's been in combat), @JimSharpe doesn't know the right things to say on Memorial Day — so he'll just try to DO the right things. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
David Schweikert, AZ Representative
May 26, 2023 14:25 - 5 minutes - 2.72 MBArizona Representative, David Schweikert, joins AZMN to discuss congress going home for recess as the issue of the U.S's debt ceiling remains unsettled. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
What happens if power goes out in Phoenix?
May 26, 2023 13:55 - 4 minutes - 2.06 MBNew research from ASU has some dire predictions if the Phoenix power grid went out and left people out in the summer heat. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
DPS shooting suspect in custody
May 26, 2023 13:25 - 3 minutes - 1.62 MBPolice have taken in a suspect after a trooper-involved shooting took place Thursday afternoon near the Loop 101 Freeway/ See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: What's Love Got To Do With It? Everything.
May 25, 2023 17:23 - 1 minute - 952 KBAfter getting over the shock of how old Tina Turner was when she died, @JimSharpe explores what a huge inspiration she's been to women — and men. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
George Floyd's Story
May 25, 2023 15:17 - 1 minute - 664 KBOn this day in 2020 George Floyd was murdered, learn more on the KTAR timeline. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.