Arizona's Morning News
3,678 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 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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Pat Shearer, Arizona man in Ukraine
July 12, 2022 14:29 - 6 minutes - 3.07 MBPat Shearer joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about his experiences delivering supplies and helping refugees in Ukraine, now that he has returned to Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will Arizona go blue?
July 12, 2022 13:24 - 5 minutes - 2.38 MBWhat would it take for Arizona to flip blue? Jim and Jayme discuss how that could possibly happen and the power of independent voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Am I laughing too hard at the heat?
July 11, 2022 17:08 - 1 minute - 908 KBJoking about the Valley's heat helps Jim Sharpe cope with it — but he also knows how deadly it can be — and lets newcomers know about the danger posed by one method people choose to cool off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for July 11
July 11, 2022 16:14 - 1 minute - 670 KBLearn about one of the most famous game shows in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The hot and cold housing market
July 11, 2022 14:26 - 4 minutes - 1.9 MBWhere are the changes in real estate coming from and where is the Valley headed? Jim and Jayme discuss the changes in the housing market on Arizona's Morning News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The dog days of summer are here
July 11, 2022 13:54 - 4 minutes - 2.07 MBToday could tie the hottest day of the year so far with a high of 114. Jim and Jayme discuss the risks of the heat and how to keep cool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Riding a fence will usually split your pants
July 08, 2022 17:03 - 1 minute - 919 KBThe field stays large — but who's in charge in Arizona's GOP Senate race just changed — and Jim Sharpe thinks the race's former leader blew his chance to climb back on top. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for July 8th
July 08, 2022 15:20 - 1 minute - 675 KBOn this day in 1947, a UFO landed in New Mexico. Steve Zinsmeister has more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inflation, home prices, and gas- oh my!
July 08, 2022 15:08 - 4 minutes - 1.91 MBArizona is seeing some of the worst inflation in the country and that's especially true for the housing market. Jim and Jayme consult Tik-Tok and discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck Coughlin, High Ground Consulting
July 08, 2022 13:57 - 5 minutes - 2.33 MBHow much do endorsements really mean? Chuck Coughlin of High Ground Consulting joins Arizona's Morning News to explain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gov. Doug Ducey signs school voucher bill
July 08, 2022 13:22 - 3 minutes - 1.49 MBHow will the sweeping school voucher bill affect students and their families? Jim and Jayme discuss the bill's impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Who's to blame when cops kill 'kids?'
July 07, 2022 16:35 - 1 minute - 949 KBIt's easy to point the finger of blame at the cops when they shoot a kid but Jim Sharpe thinks we need to be looking a little — actually, a lot — deeper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for July 7th
July 07, 2022 15:41 - 1 minute - 617 KBOn this day in 1928, sliced bread was invented. Steve Zinsmeister has more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brittney Griner pleads guilty for drug possession
July 07, 2022 14:31 - 3 minutes - 1.84 MBJim and Jayme discuss the continuing trial for Arizona Mercury star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Rounds, economist at Rounds Consulting
July 07, 2022 14:03 - 3 minutes - 1.75 MBJim Rounds joins Arizona's Morning News to share his perspective on dropping costs and why that might not be a good thing for Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gov. Doug Ducey endorses Karrin Taylor Robson
July 07, 2022 13:24 - 4 minutes - 2.02 MBGovernor Doug Ducey announced he is endorsing Karrin Taylor Robson for Arizona governor this morning. With primary ballots beginning to show up in mail boxes, Jim and Jayme discuss how this may impact the race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Abortion may be on your ballot in November
July 07, 2022 12:57 - 4 minutes - 1.95 MBToday is the last day to get signatures to potentially get abortion on the ballot this fall. Jim and Jayme discuss this initiative from Arizonans for Reproductive Freedom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: More bullets flying in our future?
July 06, 2022 17:26 - 1 minute - 943 KBIn his SharperPoint commentary, Jim Sharpe answers obvious (and not so obvious) questions about Chicagoland's 4th of July shooting... including, "can it happen here?!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for July 6th
July 06, 2022 15:22 - 1 minute - 654 KBOn this day in 1957, Paul McCartney and John Lennon met for the first time. Steve Zinsmeister has more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona's race for Governor
July 06, 2022 14:25 - 3 minutes - 1.59 MBAccording to a poll by OH Predicative Insights, the race for Governor is neck and neck between the Republican candidates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phoenix looking for a new Police Chief
July 06, 2022 13:52 - 4 minutes - 2.12 MBJim and Jayme discuss Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams' retirement and gun laws in the aftermath of the Illinois July 4th shooting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July Fourth Fires
July 06, 2022 13:34 - 4 minutes - 2.14 MBThe Phoenix Fire Department responded to 216 fire related calls on July 4th, with many likely due to fireworks. Jim and Jayme discuss the large number of calls and the dangers of fireworks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 4th shootings
July 05, 2022 14:26 - 3 minutes - 1.55 MBTwo shootings occurred at July 4th parades, one in Illinois and one in Pennsylvania. The suspect in the Illinois incident has been taken into custody. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ASU's football future
July 05, 2022 13:53 - 4 minutes - 2.01 MBCollege football's possible expansion, USC and UCLA's decision to switch conferences, and how ASU may be affected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is America in a recession?
July 05, 2022 12:53 - 3 minutes - 1.63 MBValley economists disagree on the state of the country's economy, with some predicting an upcoming recession and some saying we are already in a downturn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for July 1
July 01, 2022 16:58 - 1 minute - 616 KBOn this day in 1916 a deadly shark attack caused a panic in the Jersey Shore. Steve Zinsmeister tells us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Red, White and...Scared?
July 01, 2022 15:46 - 1 minute - 862 KBHeading into the Fourth of July weekend, Jim Sharpe remembers America always keeps him hopeful -- although, there's a lot of economic fear rolling around in his head right. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dennis Hoffman, Economics Professor at W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU
July 01, 2022 13:52 - 4 minutes - 2.04 MBDennis Hoffman, Economics Professor at W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU, joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about the state of the economy and the probability of a recession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona's border funding and immigration crisis
July 01, 2022 13:23 - 3 minutes - 1.7 MBJim and Jayme discuss the Supreme Court's decision to allow the Biden Administration to reverse the Remain in Mexico policy and what that will mean for Arizona's border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Senior Reporter Jim Cross on weekend holiday travel
July 01, 2022 12:53 - 5 minutes - 2.37 MBKTAR Senior Reporter Jim Cross joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about the road traffic over the holiday weekend as well as possible flight delays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for June 30
June 30, 2022 21:28 - 1 minute - 667 KBIts a bird, its a plane, its one iconic super hero who got his start on this day in 1938. Can you guess who? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Arizona's GOP debate/circus
June 30, 2022 16:58 - 1 minute - 833 KBJim Sharpe thinks Wednesday night's GOP debate for governor went as planned — IF the plan was for the circus to come to town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cochise County Sheriff Mark Daniels on SCOTUS 'Remain in Mexico' decision
June 30, 2022 14:57 - 4 minutes - 2.25 MBCochise County Sheriff Mark Daniels joins Arizona's Morning news to discuss the Supreme Court's decision to allow the Biden Administration to terminate the remain in Mexico policy and how it will affect Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where does Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich stand on abortion?
June 30, 2022 13:56 - 4 minutes - 1.9 MBJim and Jayme discuss Arizona's new abortion law, what Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich thinks about the issue, and how it will affect Arizonans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Republican Arizona Gubernatorial candidates square off in only pre-primary debate
June 30, 2022 13:33 - 4 minutes - 1.9 MBJim and Jayme discuss last night's four-way GOP debate and the candidates' clashing views and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Senior News Reporter Jim Cross
June 30, 2022 12:47 - 5 minutes - 2.55 MBKTAR reporter Jim Cross joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss last night's four-way GOP debate between the Republicans running for governor and what Arizona voters can take from the event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Salmon swims upstream for Taylor-Robson
June 29, 2022 18:40 - 1 minute - 940 KBFormer Arizona Congressman Matt Salmon dropped out of the governor's race with a plan. It involves Spock and a theory Jim Sharpe agrees with — but doesn't know if Salmon can pull it off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for June 29
June 29, 2022 15:13 - 1 minute - 572 KBLearn about the first pregnant man in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Hague, 72 Sold
June 29, 2022 14:30 - 5 minutes - 2.43 MBGreg Hague, 72 Sold real estate expert, joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss the shifting housing market and expectations for the end of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yavapai deputy killed in shooting
June 29, 2022 13:55 - 3 minutes - 1.56 MBA Yavapai deputy sheriff was killed last night in a shooting with a suspect. Jim and Jayme discuss the risks facing law enforcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt Salmon drops out of GOP race for governor
June 29, 2022 13:30 - 4 minutes - 2.04 MBMatt Salmon has dropped out of the Republican race for governor of Arizona. Jim and Jayme discuss which of the remaining two candidates this benefits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Biden's words border on tragedy
June 28, 2022 16:42 - 1 minute - 888 KBWhether it's dozens dead in a semi trailer in Texas or the slow-roll human tragedy in Arizona's scorching deserts, Jim Sharpe says Biden's welcoming words might help precipitate migrant deaths. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for June 28
June 28, 2022 15:15 - 1 minute - 665 KBLearn about when we found out tomatoes weren't poisonous in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monica Lindstrom, KTAR Legal Analyst
June 28, 2022 14:25 - 4 minutes - 2.16 MBMonica Lindstrom joins Arizona's Morning News to help clear up the confusion on what abortion law is in place today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rental market is just as hot as home market
June 28, 2022 14:18 - 4 minutes - 2.15 MBYou have heard of people outbidding for homes, but outbidding for apartments? It appears that's what is happening now with such high demand and little availability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mass migrant deaths in Texas
June 28, 2022 14:07 - 5 minutes - 2.48 MBAt least 46 people died in an abandoned trailer that was carrying undocumented migrants in Texas. Why does this keep happening and how does it relate to Arizona? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Abortion changes the subject
June 27, 2022 18:14 - 1 minute - 837 KBAs uncomfortable as Jim Sharpe is talking about abortion, he's glad that it may mean GOP candidates will change the subject from their seemingly continual stolen election claims. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Abortion in Arizona post Roe v. Wade
June 27, 2022 14:32 - 4 minutes - 2 MBJim and Jayme discuss the effects of the end of Roe v. Wade in Arizona after Friday's Supreme Court decision and the protests that have followed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greedflation vs inflation?
June 27, 2022 13:57 - 4 minutes - 2.18 MBJim and Jayme discuss the 11 cent drop in valley gas prices and whether companies may be taking advantage of inflation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Really?! Italian satellites chose Biden?
June 24, 2022 17:12 - 1 minute - 919 KBJim Sharpe: Who's crazier? Republicans embracing "stolen election" narratives or those who heard Trump's crazy election theories and still want him representing the Republican brand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.