Arizona's Morning News
3,678 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 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: Playing into politicians' hands
April 04, 2023 16:24 - 2 minutes - 974 KBWhether the prosecution of Donald Trump sets our nation on fire is entirely up to us, says @JimSharpe — and if we accept the lighter that self-serving politicians are offering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Martin Luther King was assassinated on this day
April 04, 2023 15:35 - 1 minute - 601 KBLearn about the life and death of legendary civil rights leader Martin Luther King on today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Rounds, Rounds Consulting Group
April 04, 2023 14:46 - 4 minutes - 1.89 MBValley economist Jim Rounds joins the show, and he breaks down a recent study that says you need to make $90,000 (before taxes!) a year to live comfortably in the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's AZ Gives Day!
April 04, 2023 13:32 - 4 minutes - 2.01 MBThe chance to donate to a local nonprofit returns today, as annual charity event "Arizona Gives" will be collecting contributions for 24 hours to give to nonprofits across the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Did Trump hit the jackpot in the courts?
April 04, 2023 12:54 - 4 minutes - 2.13 MBValley political analyst Emily Ryan says Trump's indictment could give him a big boost to this monetary bottom line, and a big help for his reelection campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Barry Markson, Valley Attorney & KTAR Host
April 04, 2023 12:26 - 4 minutes - 2.18 MBFormer president Donald Trump is set to be arraigned on criminal charges today, and Barry Markson joins the show to tell us what to expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: Does Gov. Hobbs understand 'Justice Delayed?'
April 03, 2023 18:15 - 1 minute - 957 KBShe's struggled to explain her execution pause to the public, so Jim Sharpe wonders how Gov. Katie Hobbs will explain it to the family of a murdered man still waiting for justice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first cell phone call was dialed on this day
April 03, 2023 15:17 - 1 minute - 613 KBLearn about the first call made with a cell phone, in 1973, on today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Corey Woods, Tempe mayor
April 03, 2023 13:53 - 5 minutes - 2.51 MBThere's been a debate surrounding a proposed arena for the Arizona Coyotes ice hockey team in Tempe. Some say this will hurt residents, but Tempe Mayor Corey Woods joins the show with his support for the project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gov. Katie Hobbs to appear in court over execution pause
April 03, 2023 13:38 - 3 minutes - 1.66 MBGov. Katie Hobbs has been ordered to appear in court, following her efforts to halt executions because of questions about the rights of death row prisoners. She'll be asked to explain why it's a necessary move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A weekend of gun violence in the Valley
April 03, 2023 12:52 - 6 minutes - 2.99 MBSeveral shootings rang out through the Valley this weekend, and the head of the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, Darrell Kriplean, says people are emboldened to act violently toward police. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: "Trumped-up" charges? Maybe it doesn't matter
March 31, 2023 15:44 - 2 minutes - 1.01 MBJim Sharpe says nobody can answer this: If Trump's convicted by Manhattan's D.A., can he serve as President? However, one group is telling Jim that Trump's already won something just for being indicted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Diamondbacks Play Ball - KTAR Timeline
March 31, 2023 15:23 - 1 minute - 632 KBWe got baseball in Arizona on this day in 1998. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bari Mears of PACC 911 & KTAR's Paw Pics Winner
March 31, 2023 14:23 - 5 minutes - 2.37 MBIt's time for our paws pic winner for March -- we'll reveal our winning pet and tell you about how you can rescue a kitty, puppy or even a donkey with PACC 911. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck Todd of Meet The Press - Trump Indictment and Hobbs Press Secretary
March 31, 2023 13:53 - 4 minutes - 1.95 MBChuck Todd with meet the press, NBC news political director talks with us next about the indictment of Donald Trump, is it political and will it encourage other prosecutions of the former president? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump Indictment
March 31, 2023 13:24 - 3 minutes - 1.77 MBThe first ex-president in history facing an indictment... how does it all play out? We discussed on Arizona's Morning News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: It's dangerous when "educators" give into students
March 30, 2023 16:38 - 1 minute - 966 KBValley parent Jim Sharpe hopes one school district comes to their senses, ignores the demands of children — and invites cops back on campus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The United States purchased Alaska on this day
March 30, 2023 15:16 - 1 minute - 585 KBLearn about a surprisingly unpopular (and expensive!) purchase by the U.S. in 1867, on today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cheri Oz, DEA Special Agent in Charge of Phoenix Field Division
March 30, 2023 14:23 - 4 minutes - 2.08 MBThe overdose prevention medication "Narcan" is now available over the counter, but is it effective against fentanyl? Cheri Oz with the DEA says some mixes of the deadly drug cannot be treated with Narcan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Homelessness continues rising trend in the Valley
March 30, 2023 13:59 - 4 minutes - 2.16 MBA majority of Arizona's population of people experiencing homelessness are in the Valley, a group that has grown by 46% since 2020. We look at this, and more data from ABC 15's Garret Archer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
School resource officers coming back to Phoenix Union schools
March 30, 2023 13:30 - 3 minutes - 1.69 MBAfter the death of George Floyd and following protests, Phoenix Union High School District voted to remove school resource officers. Now, a safety committee met and decided to bring police back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vince Marotta, Bickley & Marotta Mornings
March 30, 2023 12:24 - 5 minutes - 2.42 MBKevin Durant made him home debut as a Phoenix Sun! Vince Marotta from Arizona Sports was there, he announced the game and joins the show with a first-hand look. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: Gov. Hobbs is hobbled by ultra-lefties (she picked)
March 29, 2023 17:18 - 1 minute - 957 KBAfter a (supposedly) pro-trans and (certainly) pro-violence tweet gets the governor's spokesperson fired, Jim Sharpe asks: How many in Hobbs' administration think just like her? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Vikings successfully attacked Paris on this day
March 29, 2023 15:20 - 1 minute - 573 KBLearn about the Viking sack of Paris and their invasion of France that occurred in the year 845, on today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kevin Robinson, Phoenix City Council
March 29, 2023 14:30 - 4 minutes - 2.11 MBKevin Robinson, a member of the Phoenix City Council, explains to Jim and Jayme how he thinks "the Zone," an encampment of people experiencing homelessness, should be cleared. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie Hobbs vetoes grocery tax ban and signs other bills
March 29, 2023 14:02 - 3 minutes - 1.61 MBArizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed two bills Tuesday, including one to ban local grocery taxes, and signed nine others into law. The Republican sponsor of the grocery tax legislation called the Democratic governor’s move “disgraceful.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The battle goes on for the Arizona Coyotes' proposed Tempe arena
March 29, 2023 12:53 - 4 minutes - 2.21 MBArizona ice hockey team the Coyotes want to build a new arena in Tempe, but the City of Phoenix and Sky Harbor Airport say the plans would obstruct air travel. Plus, others worry this will harm residents of Tempe. Jim Cross joins live with the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: In 'The Zone,' most don't want to get 'un-homeless'
March 28, 2023 17:51 - 1 minute - 938 KBSince a large percentage of homeless people in "the Zone" aren't interested in getting "un-homeless," Jim Sharpe says it's 100-percent humane to move them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The world's largest dinosaur footprint was discovered on this day
March 28, 2023 15:19 - 1 minute - 605 KBLearn about a massive, record-setting dinosaur footprint found in "Australia's Jurrasic Park," in 2017 on today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What we know: Updates on the Nashville elementary school shooting
March 28, 2023 14:20 - 4 minutes - 1.92 MB3 adults and 3 children are confirmed dead, as well as the shooter after they entered a Nashville elementary school. Now questions surround Aubrey Hale's, a former student, motive and mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona judge orders "The Zone" homelessness camp to be cleared
March 28, 2023 13:55 - 3 minutes - 1.7 MBNear the state capitol, an encampment of many people experiencing homelessness has developed, and now a state judge is ordering lawmakers to clear the area and come up with solutions for the people there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
High wildfire threat despite strong Arizona winter
March 28, 2023 13:21 - 4 minutes - 1.93 MBWhile it may seem like a cooler year and less scorching, high levels of rain and snow mean more brush, and more brush means more wildfires. A reminder most wildfires are caused by people, and more from Jim Cross. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: Can the deadliest drug gets deadlier? Yup.
March 27, 2023 18:12 - 2 minutes - 973 KBMany thought it wasn't possible, but Jim Sharpe explains how fentanyl is getting deadlier. And explains a scam that could have equally deadly results for people trying to get sober. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Worst Aviation Disaster in History - KTAR Timeline
March 27, 2023 15:17 - 1 minute - 603 KBOn this day in 1977 two Boeing 747's collided. Learn more in todays KTAR timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phoenix shootings continue
March 27, 2023 14:25 - 3 minutes - 1.79 MBA Saturday arrest for the shooting of a police officer is one of several reported over the weekend, including one that resulted in the death of a five-year-old in Tempe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bogus rehab centers
March 27, 2023 13:55 - 5 minutes - 2.65 MBGreg Halvorson with Crossroads Rehab joins AZMN to discuss the FBI's investigation into pop-up rehab scams, specifically for indigenous communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is the "work from home" era ending?
March 27, 2023 13:25 - 3 minutes - 1.5 MBA new Labor Department survey is among new data saying the number of Americans working remotely is nearing pre-pandemic numbers, will it continue? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: Kindly, don't kill coyotes with your "kindness"
March 24, 2023 17:29 - 1 minute - 953 KBAfter a coyote attacked two kids in the Valley, Jim Sharpe blames people who, while thinking they're helping hungry animals, are actually killing them with kindness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
World War II soldier survived fall from plane on this day
March 24, 2023 15:24 - 1 minute - 679 KBAfter his Avro Lancaster heavy bomber plane was hit by German fighters, British soldier Nocholas Alkemade jumped from a burning plane without a parachute and survived, on this day in 1944. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elderly couple dies in Tonto Creek flooding
March 24, 2023 14:33 - 3 minutes - 1.62 MBIt's been a tough winter for the state, and the most recent round of storms has caused considerable flooding in northern Arizona, due to high rains and runoff from melting snow. Near Payson, a couple drowned after water trapped them in their vehicle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A wild coyote attacks two Valley toddlers
March 24, 2023 14:01 - 3 minutes - 1.83 MBArizona Game and Fish is looking for a coyote in the Scottsdale area, and now they're sharing some tips on what to do (or NOT to do) if you encounter one of these animals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck Todd, Meet the Press - Kyrsten Sinema news and will Trump get arrested
March 24, 2023 13:01 - 5 minutes - 2.35 MBKyrsten Sinema left the Democratic party late last year and became an independent, what she had to say about her former party that offended some democrats -- and what she's saying to republicans about her political future. Plus, will Trump get arrested? We chime in with Chuck Todd of "Meet the Press". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: We need affordable housing but at what cost?
March 23, 2023 19:01 - 2 minutes - 973 KBWhat a Christian university's doing with residents of a trailer park may not sound very Christian but Jim Sharpe thinks redeveloping trailer parks could lower housing costs for everybody. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first passenger elevator was installed on this day.
March 23, 2023 15:19 - 1 minute - 675 KBLearn about the first passenger elevator, powered by a steam engine and designed as a novelty, that was installed on this day in 1857. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Barry Markson, Valley Attorney & KTAR Host
March 23, 2023 14:23 - 5 minutes - 2.71 MBLegal expert Barry Markson looks at two new decisions from the Arizona Supreme Court, including ruling the Governor does not have move forward with a contested execution, and tells us what could be next in the courts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grand Canyon University to expand and evict Valley residents
March 23, 2023 13:52 - 4 minutes - 2.12 MBGrand Canyon University is adding new student housing at the cost of several trailer parks on the school's property. Now current residents are wondering where they will go after the City of Phoenix gave GCU the green light to move forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: Judging judges who have bad judgement
March 22, 2023 18:27 - 1 minute - 947 KBKTAR's @JimSharpe seems to be really judgy about judges this week. But he thinks some bad decisions on their part leaves them wide open to being judged. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Stamp Act was introduced on this day
March 22, 2023 15:16 - 1 minute - 616 KBOn this day in 1765 The Stamp Act was introduced, learn all about it in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fed. top border official Alejandro Mayorkas targets the border
March 22, 2023 14:26 - 4 minutes - 1.96 MBThere are several issues associated with crossings at the southern border, but one of the biggest right now is the surge of fentanyl coming into the U.S. Now, tackling this issue is the goal of Arizona and the federal government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flood watch active in the Valley, plus issues up north
March 22, 2023 13:23 - 3 minutes - 1.71 MBCan you keep up with this non-stop winter? Jim Cross joins Jim and Jayme to give us the latest on flood risk in the Valley, plus on-going evacuations in northern Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.