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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Episodes
Timeline for June 24
June 24, 2022 15:16 - 1 minute - 663 KBLearn about the dancing illness, yes, the dancing illness in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Barry Markson, valley attorney
June 24, 2022 14:57 - 4 minutes - 1.9 MBRoe v. Wade has been overturned. Valley attorney and KTAR Host Barry Markson tries to analyze what that means for Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stan Barnes, valley political expert
June 24, 2022 14:50 - 3 minutes - 1.77 MBStan Barnes joins the show and reacts to Roe v Wade getting overturned and what that means for Arizona's future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senate passes gun bill, heads to House
June 24, 2022 14:04 - 3 minutes - 1.65 MBJim Sharpe tries to explain what exactly in the gun bill passed by the Senate and the tightrope the government walks when passing such legislation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: The Valley's stench of death
June 23, 2022 17:30 - 1 minute - 893 KBGun crime is way up in the Valley — so Jim Sharpe knows something stinks. He hopes plans to curb that violence will do more than just cover up the smell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona's gun crackdown
June 23, 2022 13:59 - 3 minutes - 1.65 MBJim and Jayme discuss Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams' new initiative to stop gun violence and what it means for Arizonans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A few tax breaks could be on the way
June 23, 2022 13:29 - 3 minutes - 1.8 MBJim and Jayme discuss the possible federal gas tax holiday and Arizona's possible ban on home and apartment rental taxes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: D.C.'s only true renewable resource
June 22, 2022 16:52 - 1 minute - 868 KBFree of election-year politics, Jim Sharpe tries to breaks down how much (or how little) suspending the federal gas tax will save Valley drivers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for June 22
June 22, 2022 15:15 - 1 minute - 584 KBLearn about doughnuts in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shelly Mowry, Arizona High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
June 22, 2022 14:26 - 4 minutes - 2.19 MBIn this month's Community Spotlight, Shelly Mowrey is the demand reduction coordinator for the Arizona High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. Over the past 20 years, she's developed substance use prevention programs that have shown great success in helping Arizona kids stay off drugs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Possible gas tax holiday
June 22, 2022 13:51 - 3 minutes - 1.86 MBPresident Biden may be creating a federal gas tax holiday. Jim and Jayme discuss how much it will save you and if it is worth it in the long-term. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Valley housing prices getting too high?
June 22, 2022 13:26 - 4 minutes - 2.17 MBHome prices in the Valley have increased by an average of 21% since 2021. Jim and Jayme discuss the housing prices and the Valley's #2 ranking for the hottest housing market in the country. Prices have become so high it is leading some to be homeless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Big savings helping us save ourselves
June 21, 2022 17:14 - 1 minute - 924 KBSince Jim Sharpe believes the national government's responsible for our economic mess, he points to a local solution: a gas station leading the way in helping we, the people, get ourselves out of this mess. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for June 21
June 21, 2022 15:16 - 1 minute - 842 KBLearn about KTAR's 100th anniversary in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where exactly is our economy at?
June 21, 2022 14:25 - 4 minutes - 2.07 MBEconomists say we are getting close to a recession. President Biden says not really. So, where is our economy heading? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona is top of mind at Jan. 6 hearings
June 21, 2022 13:58 - 3 minutes - 1.85 MBToday, Arizona Speaker of the House Rusty Bowers will testify in front of the Jan. 6 committee on being pressured by President Trump into overturning the 2020 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phoenix's plan for electric cars
June 20, 2022 16:35 - 3 minutes - 1.53 MBPhoenix wants 280,000 electric vehicles on city streets by 2030. How does the city get there and is that attainable? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for June 20
June 20, 2022 15:16 - 1 minute - 764 KBLearn about the first summer blockbuster, Jaws, in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The valley sees rain over the weekend
June 20, 2022 14:32 - 3 minutes - 1.63 MBIt wasn't much, but the valley saw its first raindrop since March. Did the storms up north help or hurt the wildfires? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeff Munn celebrates KTAR's 100th
June 20, 2022 13:51 - 4 minutes - 2.1 MBKTAR is 100 years old! Jeff Munn gives you a tiny history lesson of how the station has transformer through the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Employer appreciation
June 17, 2022 16:34 - 1 minute - 904 KBJim Sharpe lets us know about what one local company is doing to help employees fight inflation ... before pathetically kissing-up to his own employer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for June 17
June 17, 2022 15:15 - 1 minute - 771 KBLearn about O.J. Simpson's car chase in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monsoons, fires, and wild weather
June 17, 2022 14:22 - 3 minutes - 1.67 MBFires are blazing up north and monsoon season is starting in the Valley. Reporter Jim Cross joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss how this weekend's weather could affect the fires in the high country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Gunning for the cops
June 16, 2022 17:06 - 1 minute - 909 KBJim Sharpe loves hearing new, positive info on a Phoenix Police detective who was ambushed this week but is tired of hearing the "same old" negative rhetoric from the Phoenix Council's most anti-cop member. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for June 16
June 16, 2022 15:17 - 1 minute - 799 KBLearn all about the first roller coaster in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kyrsten Sinema, U.S. Senator
June 16, 2022 14:25 - 8 minutes - 3.88 MBSen. Kyrsten Sinema joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss gun laws, rising gas prices, inflation and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Police pay raises
June 16, 2022 14:01 - 3 minutes - 1.72 MBThe Phoenix City Council voted 8-1 to raise police salaries. Jim discusses the dangers of the job and if the raise is enough to incentivize people to choose law enforcement as a career path. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are we already in a recession?
June 16, 2022 13:22 - 3 minutes - 1.51 MBInterest rates are rising, causing Americans to wonder if a recession is on the way or if we are already in one. Jim discusses what will happen if the sticks fall again today and what it means for Arizona's economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chad Benson, Co-host of Gaydos and Chad
June 16, 2022 12:30 - 5 minutes - 2.53 MBChad Benson joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss gas prices and fuel solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Defund your bad ideas
June 15, 2022 16:46 - 1 minute - 844 KBWith nine cops shot in his city in the last six months, Jim Sharpe has a simple message (and some telling stats) for those who don't think Phoenix police deserve a raise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monsoon season begins and Flagstaff fires
June 15, 2022 15:20 - 3 minutes - 1.53 MBArizona's high country needs rain. The monsoon season begins today and KTAR Senior Reporter Jim Cross previews how much rain we could get and provides updates on the fires up north. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for June 15
June 15, 2022 15:18 - 1 minute - 767 KBLearn about Benjamin Franklin's most famous experiments in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fed raising interest rate again, is a recession inbound?
June 15, 2022 13:53 - 3 minutes - 1.81 MBJim & Jayme try and explain what the latest interest rate hike means for our economy and is this means a recession is coming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another Phoenix cop shot day before big city council vote
June 15, 2022 13:32 - 4 minutes - 2.13 MBIt's a tough time to be a police officer in the USA. Here in Phoenix, 9 officers have been shot since December. And the department is going through a shortage of officers and employees. So, how does the city maintain and grow its police force? How about $20,000 raises for new recruits? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Politicians miss the point (by a long way)
June 14, 2022 17:43 - 1 minute - 929 KBPoliticians need to be popular to win ... so Jim Sharpe wonders: why don't they focus on the populous' most popular topics? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for June 14
June 14, 2022 15:59 - 1 minute - 787 KBLearn about a really close call Earth had with an asteroid in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Javier Soto, ABC 15 Anchor
June 14, 2022 14:34 - 5 minutes - 2.41 MBABC 15's new anchor Javier Soto joins Jim and Jayme to talk about stories he has covered since joining the team, including the fires up north. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is a recession coming?
June 14, 2022 14:01 - 4 minutes - 1.88 MBJim and Jayme discuss the 20% S&P drop since January, the possible hike in interest rates, and if we're already in a recession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pipeline fire reaches 20,000 acres
June 14, 2022 14:01 - 4 minutes - 2.13 MBThe Flagstaff Pipeline fire has now reached over 20,000 acres. Jim and Jayme are joined by KTAR reporters Jim Cross and Taylor Tasler to get live updates on the Haywire and Pipeline fires in Flagstaff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim SharperPoint Commentary: Don't give up on guns
June 13, 2022 17:29 - 1 minute - 893 KBJim Sharpe says nothing's perfect — and almost as rare is anything coming out of Washington that can even be considered "good." But Jim still thinks we still need to try when it comes to gun violence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senate agrees on bi-partisan gun reform legislation
June 13, 2022 14:48 - 4 minutes - 2.13 MB18 senators including Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema agreed on bi-partisan gun reform legislation. Jim Sharpe tells you what is in it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pipeline Fire
June 13, 2022 14:43 - 3 minutes - 1.86 MBA new fire near Flagstaff has grown to around 5,000 acres. KTAR Senior Reporter Jim Cross gives you all the details on the Pipeline Fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Is Trump a criminal — or just a jerk?
June 10, 2022 17:14 - 1 minute - 906 KBIf you liken the Capitol rioters to bank robbers, Jim Sharpe says the job of the Congressional committee investigating Jan. 6th is to prove Donald Trump was a mastermind — not just a master manipulator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for June 10
June 10, 2022 15:24 - 1 minute - 779 KBLearn about the swearing parrot at Andrew Jackson's funeral in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inflation in Arizona
June 10, 2022 15:17 - 4 minutes - 1.99 MBThe latest Consumer Price Index shows the highest year-over-year increase since 1981, how will that affect Arizonans and what can politicians do about it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hikers rescued from heat exhaustion
June 10, 2022 15:15 - 3 minutes - 1.44 MBSeveral hikers were rescued from Camelback trail after it was closed for excessive heat and after warnings from Parks and Recreation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim SharperPoint Commentary: Lake fishing for (her) truth
June 09, 2022 16:02 - 2 minutes - 1.22 MBWho lies more: the media or politicians? Jim Sharpe wonders what to make of a media member turned politician (Kari Lake) who points the finger at her former colleagues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kari Lake and the Arizona primary elections
June 09, 2022 15:18 - 3 minutes - 1.81 MBArizona candidate for governor Kari Lake and state representative Mark Finchem are trying to eliminate ballot machines for "unfixable security failures." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for June 9
June 09, 2022 15:15 - 1 minute - 767 KBLearn all about Donald Duck in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan. 6 hearings begin
June 09, 2022 13:29 - 4 minutes - 2.14 MBMost major news outlets airing primetime coverage of Congressional hearings regarding the Jan. 6 insurrection, will it change anyone's minds and how will it affect Arizona? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.