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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Episodes
Timeline for Oct. 11
October 11, 2022 15:14 - 1 minute - 592 KBLearn about Saturday Night Live in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Sanders, CEO of Greater Phoenix Chamber
October 11, 2022 14:36 - 4 minutes - 2.15 MBWith the economy being the top voter issue for the midterms, how is our economy doing? Todd Sanders with the Greater Phoenix Chamber breaks down details of the valley's consumer confidence, economic optimism and job job satisfaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comparing the Candidates: U.S. Senate race on abortion
October 11, 2022 14:23 - 5 minutes - 2.45 MBArizona's U.S. Senate race could tip the balance of power in the entire Senate. So, what do all 3 candidates think of abortion? We bring you the views of (D) Mark Kelly, (R) Blake Masters and (L) Marc Victor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last day for voting registration!
October 11, 2022 12:55 - 4 minutes - 2.14 MBIt's the last day to register to vote if you want a ballot for the 2022 Arizona midterm election, what do you need to know if you put it off till the last minute? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GCU students killed in wrong-way crash
October 11, 2022 12:25 - 2 minutes - 1.09 MBThree GCU students are dead after a wrong way driver crashed into them on the I-17. How does Arizona compare when it comes to impaired drivers in the U.S? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Is Hobbs' "prevent defense" her only option?
October 10, 2022 17:07 - 1 minute - 925 KBIn the race to be Arizona's next governor, Democrat Katie Hobbs' refusal to debate Republican Kari Lake confused @JimSharpe — at first. Now, he understands why Hobbs had to take that campaign advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Oct. 10
October 10, 2022 16:32 - 1 minute - 671 KBLearn about the origins of the Arizona Cardinals in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comparing the Candidates: Senate Race and Border Policy
October 10, 2022 14:30 - 3 minutes - 1.8 MBDemocrat Mark Kelly, Republican Blake Masters and Libertarian Marc Victor spar over border policy and economic ideas at the recent Senate debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hobbs and Lake on Face the Nation
October 10, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 1.67 MBBoth Katie Hobbs and Kari Lake guested on Face the Nation over the weekend, with Hobbs insisting she won't debate, but Lake is still willing to host one alone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inflation and new jobs in Arizona
October 10, 2022 12:30 - 4 minutes - 2.27 MBThe economy is the number one issue for Arizona voters, what does the latest jobs report spell for inflation, gas prices and the housing market? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Winning doesn't always mean winning
October 07, 2022 17:19 - 2 minutes - 985 KBIn this commentary, @JimSharpe highlights Libertarian Senate candidate Marc Victor. Not because he thinks Victor can win - but because who votes for Victor could determine if Republican Blake Masters or Democrat Mark Kelly does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Oct, 7
October 07, 2022 15:19 - 1 minute - 655 KBLearn about Fox News in today's KTAR TImeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sybil Francis, President of the Center for the Future of Arizona
October 07, 2022 14:25 - 5 minutes - 2.69 MBSybil Francis joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss elections with Jim. She explains how confident Arizonans feel in elections and shares her surprising results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona candidates for U.S. Senate spar in debate
October 07, 2022 13:56 - 4 minutes - 1.95 MBAbortion and border policy were two big topics for the debate, and candidates (R) Blake Masters, (D) Mark Kelly and (L) Marc Victors offered differing views. Jim explains what they had to say. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Recapping Mark Finchem's chippy KTAR Interview
October 07, 2022 13:25 - 4 minutes - 1.97 MBCandidate for Arizona Secretary of State Mark Finchem could be in charge of the state's elections, but he has some controversial views on voting. KTAR's The Gaydos and Chad Show had Finchem on, and Jim reacts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comparing the Candidates: U.S. Senate debate opening statements
October 07, 2022 12:24 - 4 minutes - 2.3 MBDid you miss the Arizona U.S. Senate Debate? Jim's got you covered, with the opening statements of candidates Blake Masters (R), Mark Kelly (D) and Marc Victor (L). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Good gun grabbing
October 06, 2022 16:54 - 2 minutes - 1.08 MBEven though Phoenix Police have grabbed a lot of guns lately, @JimSharpe assures his fellow lawful gun owners they shouldn't worry — but gun control advocates should worry they aren't targeting the "whats" and "whoms" Phoenix P.D. is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Oct. 6
October 06, 2022 15:24 - 1 minute - 627 KBLearn about the "Curse of the Billygoat" in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Record setting deaths due to heat
October 06, 2022 14:22 - 3 minutes - 1.76 MBMaricopa County has released a report that finds 339 heat-related deaths in 2021 - the most since they started keeping track in 2006. Jim and Jayme talk about Phoenix's heat danger and possible solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stan Barnes, Valley Political Analyst
October 06, 2022 13:58 - 4 minutes - 2.07 MBPolitical expert Stan Barnes joins Jim to look at what incumbent Democrat U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, Republican challenger Blake Masters, and Libertarian Marc Victor can do to boost their support in an upcoming debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Operation Gun Crime Crackdown" continues
October 06, 2022 13:21 - 3 minutes - 1.71 MBSince July, Phoenix Police have seized almost 1,200 guns across the city and arrested more than 1,114 people associated with gun crimes. But Jim Sharpe says law-abiding gun owners shouldn't worry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Looking ahead to the Arizona U.S. Senate debate
October 06, 2022 12:59 - 4 minutes - 2.11 MBRepublican U-S Senate candidate Blake Masters and Libertarian Marc Victor are trailing incumbent Senator Mark Kelly in all of the major polls but will try to make up ground tonight during an hour-long debate. Jim Sharpe looks at what the candidates can do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Should we bomb killer drivers?
October 05, 2022 18:06 - 1 minute - 927 KBAfter another deadly wrong-way crash on a Valley freeway, @JimSharpe wonders if it's time to declare an actual war on impaired drivers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Oct. 5
October 05, 2022 15:17 - 1 minute - 602 KBLearn about the first appearance of James Bond in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Katie won't step in the ring with Kari
September 08, 2022 17:06 - 1 minute - 925 KBEven though Katie Hobbs' unwillingness to debate Kari Lake has Jim Sharpe feeling unsatisfied, he found a couple of nuggets in a recent candidate forum they both attended (but showed at separately). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Sept. 8
September 08, 2022 15:16 - 1 minute - 651 KBLearn about the debut of Star Trek in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Governor forum
September 08, 2022 14:04 - 4 minutes - 2.25 MBIt wasn't a debate but we still got to hear Katie Hobbs and Kari Lake's opinions on top issues in Arizona. And it doesn't seem like we will be getting an official debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blake Masters, Republican U.S. Senate Candidate
September 08, 2022 13:26 - 6 minutes - 3.1 MBBlake Masters call in to clarify what or wasn't removed from his website and where he stands on abortion and social security. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Valley evictions are skyrocketing
September 08, 2022 12:32 - 5 minutes - 2.54 MBEvictions in the valley are at the highest point in 13 years. Why are people getting kicked out at such a high rate right now? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Heeding the heat
September 07, 2022 17:17 - 1 minute - 902 KBJim Sharpe shares a sad story that's an example of why EVERYBODY needs to respect the Valley's deadly heat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline Sept. 7
September 07, 2022 15:48 - 1 minute - 640 KBHappy Birthday, Uncle Sam! No, he wasn't born on the 4th of July but his reputation began on this day in 1813. Hear all about it with today's timeline! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck Todd, NBC's Meet the Press
September 07, 2022 15:10 - 6 minutes - 3.22 MBHost of NBC's Meet the Press, Chuck Todd, is touring swing states. Is he surprised that Arizona is on that list? Jim and Jayme ask him his thoughts on Arizona's political landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie Hobbs vs Kari Lake preview
September 07, 2022 13:50 - 3 minutes - 1.69 MBIt's not a formal debate and its not even televised, but Kari Lake and Katie Hobbs are squaring off tonight in a for gubernatorial forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Holiday travel tops 2019 numbers
September 07, 2022 13:20 - 4 minutes - 2 MBMore people flew this Labor Day weekend than 2019, a clear sign that the airline industry is back in full force. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Zero consequences = continuous border crossing
September 06, 2022 18:25 - 1 minute - 929 KBSome big changes are happening at the border but, as Jim Sharpe points out, that doesn't include more border security. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Sept. 6
September 06, 2022 15:18 - 1 minute - 593 KBLearn about one of the first modern grocery stores in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
California faces Arizona's heat
September 06, 2022 14:23 - 3 minutes - 1.86 MBThe late summer heat wave is not going away. We're used to it in Arizona, but many in the west are not, including almost the entire state of California. The state is also managing several wildfires and power issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Casa Grande quadruple murder
September 06, 2022 13:53 - 3 minutes - 1.75 MBPolice say a horrific crime started with a "frantic" phone call from a 16-year-old victim. Jim discusses Richard Wilson, a 21-year-old who was arrested after allegedly murdering 4 family members in Casa Grande on Sunday, September 4th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who is showing up at the southern border?
September 06, 2022 13:24 - 5 minutes - 2.32 MBJim tells a tale of two borders. In the past, most migrants at the southern border were from Mexico, but a lingering COVID-19 rule is changing that trend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Did Mitchell out-gun Gunnigle?
September 02, 2022 17:03 - 1 minute - 908 KBWhen it comes to ideas on how to fight gun crime, Jim Sharpe wonders if Democratic County Attorney candidate Julie Gunnigle was just out-gunned by Republican Rachel Mitchell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Sept. 2
September 02, 2022 15:20 - 1 minute - 659 KBOn this day over 50 years ago, the first Automatic Teller Machine was put in a bank. While people were hesitant to use it at first, it quickly became a hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Millennial struggle to find affordable housing
September 02, 2022 14:32 - 4 minutes - 2.29 MBA new report that says most U.S. cities are too expensive to rent, includes Arizona communities. Millennials in the newsroom share their struggles to find housing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who has the best plan to lower gun violence?
September 02, 2022 13:24 - 4 minutes - 2.14 MBTwo candidates for Maricopa County Attorney want to take different approaches to lower gun crimes. Republican and interim county attorney Rachel Mitchell announced a plan that involves more prison time for criminals with guns, which Democrat Julie Gunnigle says won't work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: CA runs out of electricity in a "C-A" way
September 01, 2022 16:35 - 1 minute - 933 KBWith California already grabbing the lion's share of water from the Colorado River, Jim Sharpe is worried Cali wants Arizona's electricity too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Sept. 1
September 01, 2022 15:14 - 1 minute - 599 KBLearn about the passenger pigeon and why it went extinct in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona's heat is only getting deadlier
September 01, 2022 14:22 - 4 minutes - 1.96 MBThe Valley has seen two straight years of rising heat-related deaths, with a record setting spike this year. Jim Sharpe and Taylor Kinnerup wonder why deaths are on the rise now, and who is most at risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona is leaning blue?
September 01, 2022 13:28 - 3 minutes - 1.76 MBThe University of Virginia says the Arizona U.S. Senate Race has gone from a "toss up" to "leaning Democrat." Jim discusses the race and the performance of candidates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Roads full of robots
August 31, 2022 18:01 - 1 minute - 923 KBHe's down cars that don't use gasoline but Jim Sharpe needs some convincing before he'll accept cars that don't need drivers all over Arizona roads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Aug. 31
August 31, 2022 15:17 - 1 minute - 631 KBPrincess Diana died on this day in 1997, prompting a massive outpouring of grief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sheila Polk, Chair of Arizona Substance Abuse Partnership
August 31, 2022 14:29 - 5 minutes - 2.71 MBSheila Polk talks with Jim about ways people facing substance abuse disorders can get help, and the impact of drug use on the larger community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.