Arizona's Morning News
3,678 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 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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Attorney General Mark Brnovich gets into it with Jon Stewart
October 26, 2022 13:55 - 3 minutes - 1.66 MBJon Stewart pressures Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich on the 2020 election, but doesn't get the answer he wants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lawsuit wants to stop the "vigilante" ballot watchers
October 26, 2022 13:22 - 4 minutes - 2.24 MBAnother voting lawsuit has been filed and this one wants to stop ballot watchers, who are sometimes armed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Bordering on insane
October 25, 2022 18:24 - 1 minute - 953 KBTwo Arizona sheriffs face two different problems... but as @JimSharpe points out, one has only a tiny budget to deal with his problem — and it's a problem that's not even supposed to be his. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Oct. 25
October 25, 2022 15:26 - 1 minute - 595 KBLearn about John Carpenter's Halloween in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Dannels, Cochise County Sheriff
October 25, 2022 14:50 - 6 minutes - 3.07 MBCohchise County Sheriff, Mark Dannels joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss the surge in migrants last year and the emotional toll on border patrol officials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Voter intimidation in Arizona
October 25, 2022 13:59 - 3 minutes - 1.53 MBCases of armed citizens trying to scare voters from polls have been reported in Maricopa County, and it could be a big problem for election officials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stakes of the southern border
October 25, 2022 13:30 - 4 minutes - 1.97 MBBrandon Judd with the National Border Patrol Council's comments at a town hall last night reflect dangerous statistics on what migrants have to face on the southern border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Defending my vote — and me
October 24, 2022 17:18 - 1 minute - 880 KBKTAR Host @JimSharpe would like the armed "patriots" showing up at ballot drop boxes to know that he takes his right to vote almost as seriously as his right to self defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Oct. 24
October 24, 2022 15:18 - 1 minute - 618 KBLearn about Harry Houdini in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A record number of border crossings for 2022
October 24, 2022 14:30 - 3 minutes - 1.7 MBIn the 2022 fiscal year, migrant crossings went up nearly 40 percent from the year before, examining the numbers that are and aren't being talked about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kari Lake on Arizona elections
October 24, 2022 14:00 - 4 minutes - 1.97 MBRepublican candidate for Arizona governor, Kari Lake, spoke with Mike Broomhead at last week's debate about her lack of trust in state elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Will Hobbs take her last chance to take Lake?
October 21, 2022 17:32 - 1 minute - 927 KBPolitical experts galore tell Jim Sharpe that Katie Hobbs declining to debate Kari Lake is a mistake — a mistake, Jim says, Hobbs can still fix. Or, can she? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Oct. 21
October 21, 2022 15:14 - 1 minute - 620 KBLearn about the United We Stand concert in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Roger Naylor, Travel Guide
October 21, 2022 14:22 - 4 minutes - 2.22 MB10 days until Halloween, so where are the best sports to catch a scare in Arizona? Travel guide Roger Naylor shares the best scary spots in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rep. Gallego on the midterms
October 21, 2022 13:26 - 3 minutes - 1.74 MBRep. Ruben Gallego joined the show on Thursday, speaking about water and the election. But Jim Sharpe wants to highlight what he thinks about the midterms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Mind-altering mules (who alter elections)
October 20, 2022 17:45 - 1 minute - 935 KBWhich is a more mythical equine: the unicorn or the mule? Well, if you're talking about the "mules" the election deniers believe in, @JimSharpe says it's no contest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Oct. 20
October 20, 2022 15:15 - 1 minute - 654 KBLearn about the Louisiana Purchase in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Congressman Gallego: The Saudis are stealing Arizona's water
October 20, 2022 14:58 - 6 minutes - 2.91 MBU.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego tells Jim and Jayme why he thinks Saudi Arabia is stealing Arizona's precious water — plus, how he thinks the Midterm Election is going for his fellow Democrats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Poll workers face threats and others monitor ballot drop boxes
October 20, 2022 13:56 - 4 minutes - 2.03 MBPoll workers are facing threats of violence, and one local election authority says some political candidates need to stop fueling the threats. Plus, some citizens are watching ballot boxes. We have the latest on all these developments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Navigating heavy football traffic in the Valley
October 20, 2022 13:29 - 4 minutes - 2.11 MBDetour Dan joins Jim to share tips on getting around the Valley ahead of tonight's football game between the Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finding good deals in a buyer's market
October 20, 2022 12:58 - 4 minutes - 2.17 MBIt's official! We're in a buyer's market, but finding lower home prices may not be so easy. We spoke with several experts to find out how to save you money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Don't shine on sports clichés, Suns
October 19, 2022 16:22 - 1 minute - 921 KBArizona Morning News Host @JimSharpe has some solid (stolen) advice for the Phoenix Suns as they start their new season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Oct. 19
October 19, 2022 15:16 - 1 minute - 575 KBLearn about The Battle of Yorktown in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Media days for Hobbs and Lake
October 19, 2022 14:25 - 4 minutes - 2.14 MBKatie Hobbs' Q-and-A session and Kari Lake's rally come as democrats look favored by the polls. How much of that momentum will last until November? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tina Tamboer, The Cromford Report
October 19, 2022 13:56 - 3 minutes - 1.8 MBTina Tamboer, analyst with the Cromford Report, joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss where the housing market is and who can even afford a house in the valley right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The return of the Phoenix Suns
October 19, 2022 12:55 - 4 minutes - 2.05 MBThe Phoenix Suns are back, but how will changes in players and owners affect the team and their fans? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Preying on angels among us
October 18, 2022 16:22 - 1 minute - 903 KBJim Sharpe thinks he's got the perfect punishment for two women accused of stealing from a special needs grocery store clerk in Scottsdale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Oct. 18
October 18, 2022 15:15 - 1 minute - 655 KBLearn about Alaska in today's KTAR Timeline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How the economy will impact the holiday season
October 18, 2022 14:25 - 4 minutes - 2.08 MBAmericans are slowing down spending and retailers are requiring fees for shopping returns, what does that mean for end-of-the-year holiday shopping trends? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hobbs holds a small lead over Lake in new polls
October 18, 2022 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.05 MBNew polling from HighGround shows Katie Hobbs leading Kari Lake in votes by at least 1%, how are voters reacting without a proper debate between the two? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Oct. 17
October 17, 2022 15:14 - 1 minute - 643 KBLearn about Al Capone in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Advice for new Suns owner
October 17, 2022 14:50 - 2 minutes - 1.18 MBWhoever buys the Phoenix Suns, Jeff Munn has some sound advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lake and Hobbs duel it out on CNN
October 17, 2022 14:27 - 3 minutes - 1.58 MBKari Lake and Katie Hobbs talked the Arizona governor race on CNN's Face the Nation, where Lake said she may not be willing to certify the 2022 midterm results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Valley gets swashed in storms
October 17, 2022 13:57 - 3 minutes - 1.49 MBA combination monsoon/winter storm hit Phoenix over the weekend, bringing cool temperatures and excessive lightning strikes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Lake and Hobbs both in poll's pole position
October 14, 2022 17:34 - 1 minute - 903 KBA new poll on the Arizona Governor's race holds some surprises for @JimSharpe — and leads him to dispense some sage advice to both Kari Lake and Katie Hobbs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Oct. 14
October 14, 2022 15:14 - 1 minute - 625 KBLearn about Wayne Gretzky in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comparing the Candidates: AZ Gubernatorial candidates on key issues
October 14, 2022 14:25 - 4 minutes - 1.92 MBCandidates for Arizona governor (R) Kari Lake and (D) Katie Hobbs shared vastly different stances on abortion and election integrity. Jim Cross joins Jim and Jayme to help navigate what they said. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Poll: Kari Lake leading Arizona's governor race
October 14, 2022 12:25 - 5 minutes - 2.74 MBElection day is around the corner and a new poll shows candidates for Arizona governor (D) Katie Hobbs and (R) Kari Lake are virtually tied among support from voters. Lake is up 3 points, but within the margin of error of 3 points. Jim and Jayme look at some key takeaways from the poll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Hobbs is doing the most damage — to Hobbs
October 13, 2022 17:30 - 1 minute - 920 KBDebating how debates should be done is as close as we'll get to an actual debate in the governor's race. @Jim Sharpe thinks that hurts one side more than the other — and they have no one to blame but themselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline in Oct. 13
October 13, 2022 15:15 - 1 minute - 619 KBLearn about when the military used dolphins in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lake and Hobbs' debate over debates
October 13, 2022 14:24 - 3 minutes - 1.74 MBPBS offered to give Katie Hobbs a debate forum after she declined a formal governor's debate. Now her opponent, Kari Lake, is speaking out against the decision from Hobbs and PBS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inflation just keeps rising
October 13, 2022 12:59 - 2 minutes - 1.09 MBEven with multiple interest rate hikes, which are aimed at taming rising costs, September's Consumer Price Index shows inflation and overall prices for food and electricity are going up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chad Benson on the Lake/Hobbs debates
October 13, 2022 12:26 - 6 minutes - 3.2 MBKTAR's Chad Benson joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss Kari Lake cancelling her solo debate after PBS offered a 30-minute session to opponent Katie Hobbs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Crowning the Victor
October 12, 2022 16:49 - 1 minute - 864 KBHe says he doesn't want to be an "I-told-you-so" kinda guy — but an anomaly in Arizona's US Senate race that Jim Sharpe predicted earlier has him saying, "I told you so!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Oct. 12
October 12, 2022 15:18 - 1 minute - 596 KBLearn about how the White House got its name in today's KTAR Timeline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comparing the Candidates: Kari Lake and Katie Hobbs on the border
October 12, 2022 14:27 - 4 minutes - 2.2 MBJim Sharpe, Jim Cross and Jayme West tell you what candidates for Arizona Governor (D) Katie Hobbs and (R) Kari Lake say they will do to address issues at the border, if elected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Community Spotlight: Chicanos Por La Causa
October 12, 2022 13:57 - 4 minutes - 2.18 MBJim and Jayme speak with Maria Jesus-Cervantes from Chicanos Por La Causa, a non-profit that has empowered underserved communities since 1969. They offer a wide range of social services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A wild card impacts Arizona's U.S. Senate Race
October 12, 2022 12:58 - 4 minutes - 1.91 MBJim has the latest on a new poll that shows (D) Mark Kelly is expanding his lead over (R) Blake Masters in a key U.S Senate Race. Plus, a third-party candidate who is in a distant third place is impacting the race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How worried should you be about fentanyl?
October 12, 2022 12:26 - 5 minutes - 2.54 MBA staggering amount of fentanyl has been taken off the streets in Arizona, Jim and Jayme wonder if this is a good or bad sign. This week, a baby had to be treated for a fentanyl overdose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Stopping carnage — one drunk at a time
October 11, 2022 16:25 - 1 minute - 942 KBAfter three GCU freshmen women were killed by a wrong-way driver, Jim Sharpe reveals how he made Arizona roads safer — from him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.