Arizona's Morning News
3,678 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 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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Episodes
Timeline for Nov. 11
November 11, 2022 15:14 - 1 minute - 623 KBLearn about the end of WW1 in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why are Arizona election results taking so long?
November 11, 2022 14:32 - 4 minutes - 2.11 MBThe timeline for Arizona election results has drawn criticism from some candidates, but election officials say the wait is typical for close races. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Veterans Day celebrations
November 11, 2022 14:07 - 4 minutes - 2.12 MBJim & Jayme talk about being the announcers for the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade, and honor America's veterans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Opinion: Fast and furious elections — a fantasy for the fickle
November 10, 2022 17:15 - 1 minute - 911 KBIn one election, Jim Sharpe says you can't have it all: fast results, convenient voting and accurate vote counting — but that doesn't stop politicians from complaining (or pushing terrible ideas). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Nov. 10
November 10, 2022 15:18 - 1 minute - 620 KBLearn about Sesame Street in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stan Barnes, valley political analyst
November 10, 2022 14:25 - 4 minutes - 2.32 MBValley political expert, Stan Barnes, joins AZ Morning News to discuss where Maricopa County voters seem to lean and what changes could be coming to future elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ballots split in the midterms
November 10, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 1.8 MB62,000 early ballots were received by election officials last night, still showing results split down the middle and still a ways to go from the end result. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How will the rest of the ballots trend?
November 10, 2022 12:30 - 5 minutes - 2.78 MB62,000 new ballots from Maricopa County gave slight leads to Katie Hobbs and Mark Kelly, but how long will those leads last given the amount of votes still needed? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Turning honest mistakes into dishonest garbage
November 09, 2022 17:10 - 1 minute - 937 KBEventually he will, but @JimSharpe's not immediately forgiving politician's (honest) mistakes on Election Day — because (dishonest) politicians will use them to spread more lies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Nov. 9
November 09, 2022 15:23 - 1 minute - 617 KBLearn about Yoko Ono in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tabulation problems on election day
November 09, 2022 13:57 - 4 minutes - 2.19 MBThere were varying reports on why some of the tabulation machines were not working yesterday, but it wasn't any sort of conspiracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Nov. 8
November 08, 2022 18:12 - 1 minute - 677 KBLearn about the 2016 election in today's KTAR Timeline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Garrett Archer, ABC 15 Data Guru
November 08, 2022 14:25 - 6 minutes - 2.91 MBWhat happens when I submit my ballot? Are different ballots treated differently? ABC 15's Garrett Archer joins us on Election Day to answer those questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Election Day information
November 08, 2022 12:26 - 6 minutes - 3.12 MBJim Sharpe brings you what you need to know for Election Day 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: The most annoying of all campaigns
November 07, 2022 17:43 - 1 minute - 886 KBElection Day brings most political campaigns to an end as well as the shockingly relentless (and mostly illegal) robo-texting campaigns they engaged in — and @JimSharpe hates so much. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Nov. 7
November 07, 2022 15:29 - 1 minute - 641 KBLearn about Magic Johnson's big announcement in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie Hobbs, Democratic candidate for governor
November 07, 2022 14:33 - 8 minutes - 3.86 MBSecretary of State Katie Hobbs joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about her campaign for governor, if she regrets anything, and more details on her economic plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stan Barnes, valley political analyst
November 07, 2022 13:55 - 4 minutes - 2.12 MBValley political analyst, Stan Barnes, joins AZ Morning News to discuss the 20% of undecided independent voters in Arizona, as well as what candidates can adjust last minute to their campaigns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Suspicious Package at Kari Lake's office
November 07, 2022 13:25 - 3 minutes - 1.7 MBOne day before the Arizona midterm, questions are still being answered about a suspicious package sent to Arizona governor candidate, Kari Lake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Election robotexts are nearly over
November 07, 2022 12:55 - 4 minutes - 2.11 MBThe election on its way means no more automated election robotexts, after a staggering 50 million were sent to voters this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Time's up, America
November 04, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 948 KBKTAR Host @JimSharpe says it's time for America to give up on a foolish idea that (most of) Arizona gave up a long time ago: Daylight Saving Time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Nov. 4
November 04, 2022 15:16 - 1 minute - 697 KBLearn about the first air conditioned car in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Midterm polls are all tied up
November 04, 2022 14:41 - 3 minutes - 1.61 MB4 polls within the last 48 hours show that the midterm races are all virtually tied up, heading into Tuesday. Will we need overtime? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: This year, I'm voting for early voting
November 03, 2022 16:47 - 1 minute - 910 KBWith so many races and propositions to consider, @JimSharpe has put off voting. But the size of this year's ballot is exactly why he's determined to vote — against one type of candidate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Nov. 3
November 03, 2022 15:19 - 1 minute - 628 KBLearn about the first dog to orbit earth in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Obama's appeals to midterm voters
November 03, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 1.62 MBFormer President Barack Obama came to Phoenix to rally for the state's democratic candidates, while former President Donald Trump had his own version of a rally elsewhere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Midterm congressional races
November 03, 2022 13:24 - 4 minutes - 2.17 MBThere has been a lot of coverage on the statewide races, but not much about the congressional ones. Jim & Jayme break down some of the local races on the ballot this Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gina Roberts, Arizona Clean Elections
November 03, 2022 12:53 - 4 minutes - 2.26 MBGina Roberts, Voter Education Director at Arizona Clean Elections, joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss how to plan your Election Day and what things voters are most confused by. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Election deniers deny themselves self-awareness
November 02, 2022 17:19 - 1 minute - 956 KBThe lack of self-awareness in 2022 among 2020 election deniers is breathtaking to @JimSharpe. But he thinks it goes hand-in-hand with their lack of logic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Nov. 2
November 02, 2022 15:28 - 1 minute - 693 KBLearn about Thriller in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Obama's Arizona campaign visit
November 02, 2022 14:25 - 3 minutes - 1.6 MBFormer president Barack Obama is in Arizona tonight to campaign for the midterm election's democratic candidates, will it help? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Community Spotlight: Sojourner Center
November 02, 2022 13:55 - 3 minutes - 1.86 MBIn the latest KTAR Community Spotlight, Sojourner Center is partnering with Trajan Wealth for the sixth year in a row to get supplies to domestic violence survivors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Election drama with 1 week left
November 02, 2022 13:25 - 4 minutes - 2.05 MB4.8 million eligible voters can participate in next week's Arizona general election, how many will actually vote and who for? And with less and a week left, more election drama continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Can't wait for November 8?
November 01, 2022 17:40 - 1 minute - 971 KBEven though he's a former political consultant (and admitted political geek), @JimSharpe has (almost) reached the point where Election Day can't get here soon enough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Nov. 1
November 01, 2022 15:39 - 1 minute - 690 KBLearn about James Cameron's Titanic in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will Arizona's property taxes rise?
November 01, 2022 13:55 - 3 minutes - 1.86 MBHomeAdvisor is predicting Arizona could rank 3rd in property tax increases in the next few years, what does that mean for potential homeowners? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marc Victor, former Libertarian candidate for Senate
November 01, 2022 12:25 - 5 minutes - 2.68 MBA week before the midterm elections, Libertarian Marc Victor has dropped out of the U.S. Senate race and is now endorsing Republican Blake Masters. He joins Arizona's Morning News to explain why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: A fair escape
October 28, 2022 15:47 - 1 minute - 649 KBJeff Munn wants you to tune out this weekend and he has the perfect way to do it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Oct. 28
October 28, 2022 15:15 - 1 minute - 659 KBLearn about our national monuments in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Big voter turnout leads to many polling places
October 28, 2022 14:25 - 3 minutes - 1.69 MBA lot of people are voting this midterm elections, with the most polling places in Maricopa County. A reminder! Today is the last day to request an early ballot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mortgage rates, interest rates and the economy
October 28, 2022 12:55 - 5 minutes - 2.68 MBMortgage rates hit 7% for the first time in a while. Interest rates are up. Everything is up. Jeff Munn brings you specific details on how it's impacting the average American See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: The thing politicians love most
October 27, 2022 16:42 - 1 minute - 935 KBA burglary at the headquarters of the Katie Hobbs for Governor campaign has led to loads of speculation — something @JimSharpe knows political campaigns thrive on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Oct. 27
October 27, 2022 15:22 - 1 minute - 657 KBLearn about the NYC subway in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cheri Oz, Special Agent In Charge, Phoenix DEA
October 27, 2022 15:10 - 5 minutes - 2.36 MBShould parents be concerned with fentanyl when they send kids out for Halloween this year? Cheri Oz with the DEA says yes, but no. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A break-in at Katie Hobbs' office
October 27, 2022 13:58 - 5 minutes - 2.58 MBSomeone broke into Katie Hobbs' office and its still unclear why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fentanyl's surge in Arizona and the USA
October 27, 2022 13:26 - 4 minutes - 1.87 MBMore busts in Arizona and the United States are sounding the alarms on where fentanyl is and where it's coming from. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Woman arrested for feeding the homeless
October 27, 2022 13:10 - 3 minutes - 1.83 MBA woman in Bullhead City was arrested for feeding the homeless. Jim Sharpe breaks down the whole story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Big price to pay for voter intimidation
October 26, 2022 16:46 - 1 minute - 966 KBArmed ballot box watchers make a lot of assumptions about innocent voters, so @JimSharpe reminds them what making assumptions do — and warns them they could pay a big price for intimidating voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Oct. 26
October 26, 2022 15:32 - 1 minute - 650 KBLearn about smallpox in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kathy Hoffman, Superintendent of Public Instruction
October 26, 2022 15:04 - 5 minutes - 2.36 MBThe National Report Card is in and scores are down in Arizozna. So, after a pandemic, Kathy Hoffman joins us to talk about bringing them back up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.