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
Chad Benson, Co-Host of The Gaydos and Chad Show
June 09, 2022 12:37 - 6 minutes - 3.04 MBKTAR's Chad Benson joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss the live broadcasting of the Jan. 6 committee hearings and how Arizona could be affected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: The only punishment that fits the crime
June 08, 2022 17:18 - 1 minute - 949 KBJim Sharpe knows we need to be sure the correct person is punished — correctly — when we carry out the death penalty. And he's sure death is the correct punishment for killing kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The execution of Frank Atwood
June 08, 2022 15:24 - 4 minutes - 1.97 MBIn a last minute request to the Supreme Court, the attorneys of Frank Atwood say he isn't eligible for the death penalty in Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for June 8
June 08, 2022 15:22 - 1 minute - 736 KBLearn about the Bill of Rights in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adam Waltz, Arizona Parks and Rec
June 08, 2022 13:33 - 4 minutes - 1.88 MBPublic Information Officer for the Department of Parks and Recreation, Adam Waltz, joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss excessive heat warnings and why North Valley trails are shutting down to keep hikers safe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GOP Governor's race numbers
June 08, 2022 13:31 - 4 minutes - 2.11 MBOH Predictive Insight says, among GOP voters, Kari Lake has the lead for the GOP nomination for governor, but nearly in 2 in 5 voters are still undecided. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona's wealth migration
June 08, 2022 12:38 - 5 minutes - 2.44 MB2020 showed heavy migration from high to low tax states for Arizona, and the federal government expects inflation to keep going up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Ward of the state (of confusion)
June 07, 2022 18:07 - 1 minute - 905 KBWith a Mohave County judge handing the Arizona Trump Train their latest loss in court, Jim Sharpe thinks its conductor, AZGOP Chair Dr. Kelli Ward, should consider a name change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for June 7
June 07, 2022 15:15 - 1 minute - 804 KBDo you know what the smallest country in the world is? Learn about Vatican City in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gas Prices continue to rise
June 07, 2022 14:25 - 4 minutes - 2.14 MBThe average gas price went up 25 cents last week, KTAR's Jim Cross joins AZ Morning News to discuss the price hikes and why Tucson is cheaper than the valley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vote-by-mail continues in AZ
June 07, 2022 14:25 - 3 minutes - 1.85 MBA judge blocked Republican-led efforts to eliminate vote-by-mail ballots in Arizona, as Governor Doug Ducey signs new election laws. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Define the violence — then fix it
June 06, 2022 17:46 - 1 minute - 887 KBPoliticians and media lumping shootings into one big category may help get them elected or sell more newspapers — but Jim Sharpe says that moves us further from the goal of stopping future shootings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for June 6
June 06, 2022 15:15 - 1 minute - 708 KBLearn about the Hoover Dam on today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
America's shooting problem
June 06, 2022 14:37 - 4 minutes - 2.13 MBMore than a dozen mass shootings recorded over the weekend, including one at a party in Phoenix, prompt more gun control discussions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona population growth
June 06, 2022 14:18 - 4 minutes - 2.09 MBIn the 2010's, Arizona grew 12% in population, most of which went to Phoenix, but how else has the population shifted? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summer heat returns
June 06, 2022 13:01 - 5 minutes - 2.34 MBArizona is hitting temperatures over 100 again, KTAR's Jim Cross joins AZMN to discuss fire risk across the state and what the summer monsoon could do to help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Officer down — but not out
June 03, 2022 17:09 - 1 minute - 907 KBJim Sharpe's grateful for a wealthy Arizona family and the way they've enriched our state — through their sons' service. And he's amazed at the grace they've displayed while almost losing one of them to a criminal's ambush. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for June 3
June 03, 2022 16:37 - 1 minute - 887 KBLearn about Bohemian Rhapsody in today's KTAR TImeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lea Marquez Peterson, Chairwoman of the Arizona Corporation Commission
June 03, 2022 14:35 - 4 minutes - 2.09 MBLea Marquez Peterson, Chairwoman of the Arizona Corporation Commission, joined Jim and Jayme to discuss how prepared Arizona's power grid is for the upcoming summer heat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Biden losing approval in Arizona, but Sen. Mark Kelly maintains favor
June 03, 2022 13:54 - 3 minutes - 1.71 MBIn the latest polls from OH Predictive Insights, President Biden is sitting at just a 42% approval rating, while Mark Kelly holds just a slight lead over the unnamed republican challenger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
City of Tempe votes to move into negotiations with Coyotes over new arena
June 03, 2022 13:29 - 3 minutes - 1.8 MBThursday night, the City of Tempe voted to move forward with negotiations with the Arizona Coyotes over a new arena deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim SharperPoint Commentary: Water, water, everywhere ... kinda
June 02, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 884 KB99% of Arizona is in drought conditions, so Jim Sharpe says: 'Don't waste water, kids!' (But also points out why adults in America's biggest desert city don't need to go into water panic mode — yet.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for June 2
June 02, 2022 16:34 - 1 minute - 762 KBLearn about P.T. Barnum and the circus in today's KTAR Timeline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guns in America and mass shootings
June 02, 2022 14:35 - 5 minutes - 2.42 MBAs another mass shooting occurs in Tulsa, bi-partisan gun talks are underway for potential legislation, one including Arizona's Senator Kirsten Sinema. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Potential Coyotes arena being voted on
June 02, 2022 13:58 - 3 minutes - 1.71 MBThe Arizona Coyotes are hoping Tempe City Council will vote for a new arena after leaving Gila River Arena. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chad Benson, Co-Host of Gaydos and Chad
June 02, 2022 12:38 - 5 minutes - 2.7 MBKTAR's Chad Benson joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss Phoenix declaring a water resource shortage and how other cities in the state will adapt to droughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for June 1
June 01, 2022 15:27 - 1 minute - 767 KBLearn about CNN in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shaper Point Commentary: Protect your mental health
June 01, 2022 14:57 - 2 minutes - 1.07 MBJeff Munn says it's ok to ask for help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No relief in sight for gas prices
June 01, 2022 14:17 - 2 minutes - 1.38 MBKTAR's Jim Cross joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss the state's rising gas prices compared to the rest of the country and if relief is in sight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Barbee, PIO, Peoria, Arizona Fire Department
June 01, 2022 13:22 - 4 minutes - 2.27 MBCaptain Mark Barbee joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss the recent drownings at Lake Pleasant and what safety measures are in place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New poll on Arizona's governor race
June 01, 2022 12:31 - 5 minutes - 2.43 MBKatie Hobbs still leads in Democrat votes for Arizona Governor, with gas prices as a key concern in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Not much of a party for moderates
May 31, 2022 17:17 - 1 minute - 917 KBYou may not recognize Aaron Lieberman's name, but Jim Sharpe's worried that taking his name out of the governor's race may have us heading for a fall election full of "lesser evils" and party extremes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for May 31
May 31, 2022 15:16 - 1 minute - 819 KBLearn about the first YouTube video to break 2 billion views in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wildfire risk and monsoon predictions
May 31, 2022 12:55 - 4 minutes - 1.97 MBNo fires over Memorial Day weekend, but several are still burning in the state, could the monsoon season offer some relief? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Home prices in Arizona
May 31, 2022 12:25 - 6 minutes - 2.81 MBResearch from Arizona Regional Multi-Listing Service suggests state home prices will begin to "wobble" soon. Are home prices keeping some families away from the valley? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Home prices cooling off in Arizona?
May 31, 2022 12:25 - 6 minutes - 2.81 MBAs the weather heats up, will home prices in Arizona cool off? Are home prices keeping some families away from the valley? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: The crazy company politicians keep
May 27, 2022 16:43 - 1 minute - 926 KBAn Arizona MAGA troll making online threats should give MAGA politicians enough pause that they'll hit "pause" on the idea of doing more videos with him — but Jim Sharpe doubts it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for May 27
May 27, 2022 15:16 - 1 minute - 802 KBLearn about the Golden Gate Bridge in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Political extremism
May 27, 2022 13:22 - 3 minutes - 1.78 MBPolitical extremism seems to be on the rise in America. Phoenix police are investigating a social media post where a man appears to threaten valley Target stores. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: Standing guard for - and against - kids
May 26, 2022 17:21 - 1 minute - 913 KBParents can't constantly stand guard against their child becoming the victim of a school shooter... so Jim Sharpe says the parents of potential shooters need to be on guard — and not in denial — about their kid's behavior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for May 26
May 26, 2022 15:14 - 1 minute - 775 KBLearn all about Ellis Island on today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aldo Vazquez, AAA
May 26, 2022 14:44 - 4 minutes - 2.23 MBAldo Vazquez with AAA joined Jim & Jayme to talk about gas prices and memorial day traveling. Will inflation keep people home? How can we save money at the pump? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Local response to Uvalde shooting
May 26, 2022 13:28 - 4 minutes - 2.07 MBLocal valley leaders and law enforcement are reacting to the Uvalde school shooting in Texas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary: A cut, deep in the heart of Texas
May 25, 2022 16:57 - 1 minute - 942 KBTrying to find the answers that'll stop the next school shooting leaves Jim Sharpe feeling like there are a lot of blank pages in America's repair manual. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for May 25
May 25, 2022 16:50 - 1 minute - 773 KBGeorge Floyd was killed 2 years ago today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Duran III, Phoenix Fire Chief
May 25, 2022 14:24 - 5 minutes - 2.5 MBPhoenix Fire Chief Mike Duran joined Jim & Jayme to talk about how the department is trying to prevent scrapyard fires and stranded hikers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Uvalde, Texas school shooting
May 25, 2022 13:54 - 3 minutes - 1.85 MBAnother school shooting in America. A gunman killed over 20 people at an elementary school in Texas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's SharperPoint Commentary — Senator Kyrsten Sinema: raging moderate!
May 24, 2022 16:19 - 1 minute - 866 KBJim Sharpe doesn't think the negative reactions to Sen. Kyrsten Sinema being named to TIME's "100 Most Influential People" list will move her from the middle. At least not any more than Far-Left protests at weddings (and in bathrooms) has. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for May 24
May 24, 2022 15:15 - 1 minute - 777 KBLearn about Morse Code in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inflation cancels 2021 financial gains
May 24, 2022 15:10 - 4 minutes - 2.06 MBA new federal report says 80% of American adults were "financially comfy" in 2021. Then came inflation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.