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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Timeline for April 7th
April 07, 2022 15:16 - 1 minute - 592 KBCalling all snake lovers! On April 7th in 2016 the world's largest python was discovered! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dmytro Kushneruk, Ukrainian Consul General
April 07, 2022 14:26 - 5 minutes - 2.62 MBUkrainian Consul General, Dmytro Kushneruk joins us to talk about what he will speak about when meeting with the state legislature today. At the top of his list is protective gear and humanitarian aid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest report on the 2020 election
April 07, 2022 13:53 - 3 minutes - 1.47 MBArizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich's latest report on the 2020 election may have uncovered serious vulnerabilities regarding election procedures, but no evidence of widespread fraud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will Mexico help Ukraine?
April 07, 2022 13:32 - 3 minutes - 1.8 MBWeapons, weapons and weapons...The Ukrainian Foreign Minister told NATO what his country needs most. Today, the Ukrainian Consul General, Dmytro Kushneruk will be speaking to a joint session of our state legislature. This leaves us to ask will Mexico be sending Ukraine any relief? Maybe not, with Mexican refusal to sanction Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Get Al a ring, Suns!
April 06, 2022 16:44 - 1 minute - 882 KBJim Sharpe explains what's behind the hash tag #GetALaRing: It's who he'll be happiest for if the Phoenix Suns win their first NBA Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for April 6th
April 06, 2022 15:39 - 1 minute - 583 KBOn April 6th in 1722 Russia ended a tax for men who had beards. So, how did this tax first come about? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rusty Bowers, Arizona State Representative
April 06, 2022 14:29 - 6 minutes - 2.78 MBArizona State Representative, Rusty Bowers joined us to discuss the Ukrainian Consul General, Dmytro Kushneruk coming to Arizona and what he could possibly ask for. Also, Rusty Bowers shares how Arizonans can help the cause. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Karen Searle, Executive Director, Maricopa County Fair
April 06, 2022 13:40 - 3 minutes - 1.46 MBAfter a long two years the Maricopa County Fair is back! Karen Searle, the Executive Director of the Maricopa County Fair joined us to talk about her excitement having everyone back and what's new this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Fewer drivers = more road rage?!
April 05, 2022 17:30 - 1 minute - 855 KBEven though deaths due to road rage are up and Arizona's a top-five state for road rage shootings, Jim Sharpe has stumbled across a simple phrase that stops road rage dead in its tracks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for April 5th
April 05, 2022 15:14 - 1 minute - 595 KBOn April 5th in 1943 a man was finally found after being lost at sea for 133 days! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sheila Polk, Yavapai County Attorney
April 05, 2022 14:24 - 6 minutes - 2.8 MBFentanyl poisoning is now the leading cause of death of adults between the ages of 18-45. Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk joins us to discuss fentanyl overdoses and how Arizona is trying to combat it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Road rage incidents increase in Arizona
April 05, 2022 13:53 - 4 minutes - 1.89 MBA new reports states road rage is up by 23% in the Valley. We discuss Arizona having one of the highest rates of road rage shootings in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can Putin be put on trial for war crimes?
April 05, 2022 13:36 - 4 minutes - 1.88 MBMore evidence has emerged of violent attacks against civilians. As the world watches Russia attack Ukraine we discuss President Biden wanting Putin to stand trial for war crimes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Betting that sports betting gets you fired
April 04, 2022 16:50 - 1 minute - 883 KBArizonans have been busy betting on sports. But Jim Sharpe says we've also (somehow) been lazy about it... and that it's better to be called lazy than be called unemployed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for April 4
April 04, 2022 16:08 - 1 minute - 546 KBIt was a sad day in America on April 4, 1968. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Record Sports Betting in Arizona
April 04, 2022 13:25 - 3 minutes - 1.57 MBJim and Jayme discuss the sports betting market's growth in our state, with over $560 million dollars being placed in bets in the month of January. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for April 1st
April 01, 2022 15:24 - 1 minute - 591 KBOn April 1st, 1954 an iconic children's show made its debut. The Wallace and Ladmo show became the longest running children's television show in the history of broadcasting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: Never let skeptics have the final say
April 01, 2022 14:52 - 2 minutes - 1.07 MBMarch 31st was the 24th anniversary of the Arizona Diamondbacks debut. Jeff Munn talks about skeptics saying Arizona could never support a major league baseball team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Severe wildfire season in Arizona
April 01, 2022 14:38 - 3 minutes - 1.73 MBHow will our ongoing drought affect our wildfire season? KTAR senior reporter Jim Cross joins us to discuss the issues with staffing firefighters ahead of our potentially severe wildfire season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April Fools Day
April 01, 2022 13:51 - 4 minutes - 2.08 MBWith our 100th year anniversary right around the corner, we look back at some of the April Fools pranks we pulled on our listeners throughout the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck Todd, Moderator NBC's Meet the Press
April 01, 2022 12:52 - 4 minutes - 2.17 MBHow does President Biden's low approval numbers affect Sen. Mark Kelly? Chuck Todd from NBC's Meet the Press joins us to discuss how Sen. Mark Kelly will attempt to show distance from President Biden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Tolerating trans athletes
March 31, 2022 18:47 - 1 minute - 879 KBIn Jim Sharpe's house, he and his wife insists their girls don't just show tolerance — but also respect to all people. But he wonders if he's bad for not wanting to tolerate trans-gendered girls competing against his daughters on the basketball court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for March 31st
March 31, 2022 15:16 - 1 minute - 551 KBBatter up! On March 31st in 1998 the Arizona Diamondbacks played their first game! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stan Barnes, Valley Political Consultant
March 31, 2022 14:25 - 4 minutes - 2.16 MBWith President Biden's approval numbers dropping, how does Sen. Mark Kelly distance himself in order to get the independent vote. Valley Political Consultant, Stan Barnes joins us to discuss political gymnastics and how independents factor into the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will tapping into the oil reserve make a difference?
March 31, 2022 13:53 - 3 minutes - 1.66 MBThe Biden administration is going to attempt to lower gas prices by dipping into the oil reserve. We talk to KTAR senior reporter Jim Cross about how this will affect gas prices in the Valley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Phoenix no longer affordable?
March 31, 2022 13:25 - 3 minutes - 1.59 MBAre rising home prices wiping away our reputation for affordable housing? We discuss the issues with supply and demand and the new average price for a home in Phoenix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Will Biden cause Sen. Kelly to sink?
March 30, 2022 16:18 - 1 minute - 904 KBArizona Sen. Mark Kelly is key to Democrats keeping control of the U.S. Senate. But in order to retain his seat, Jim Sharpe says Kelly can't be seen as sitting too close to President Biden (and his horrible polling numbers). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for March 30th
March 30, 2022 15:15 - 1 minute - 557 KBOn March 30th in 1867 guess which state the U.S. government purchased. We'll give you a hint.....Brrrrrrr! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do Arizonans feel about President Biden?
March 30, 2022 13:56 - 4 minutes - 1.91 MBWe discuss how the midterm elections will be affected by President Biden's low job approval numbers in Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Richard Carmona, State Health Advisor
March 30, 2022 13:24 - 4 minutes - 2.31 MBIs the new Covid-19 booster shot needed? State Health Advisor, Dr. Richard Carmona joins us to discuss his thoughts on ending the mask mandate for transportation and who needs the new booster shot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Danny Court, Valley Economist
March 30, 2022 12:58 - 5 minutes - 2.34 MBAre you looking for a career change? Valley economist Danny Court joined us to talk about what industries are doing the best in Arizona and job growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Big-timing the Valley
March 29, 2022 17:27 - 1 minute - 890 KBIf you believe he wished us to this point, Jim Sharpe is perfectly willing to take the blame for the downside of our population growth, but he'd like credit for the good stuff, too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for March 29th
March 29, 2022 15:17 - 1 minute - 595 KBOn March 29th in the year 845 the Vikings invaded Paris by surrounding the city, plundering their churches and monasteries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maricopa County growth fastest in the nation
March 29, 2022 14:49 - 3 minutes - 1.73 MBWe discuss the massive population growth in Maricopa County and how its driving up home prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travis Laird, VP at Robert Half
March 29, 2022 14:43 - 4 minutes - 2.08 MBTravis Laird, Vice President of Robert Half joins us to discuss why workers are hesitant to go back to the office and why they are asking for more flexibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How will gas prices affect midterm elections?
March 29, 2022 14:38 - 3 minutes - 1.72 MBKTAR senior reporter Jim Cross joins us to talk about Arizona's gas prices being higher than the national average and how this will affect voters during midterm elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: The slap-happy Oscars
March 28, 2022 17:07 - 1 minute - 866 KBStaged or not, Will Smith slapping Chris Rock was the best moment at the Oscars in years, says Jim Sharpe — but he's sad it took the focus off a special moment for a special actor from Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday's big storm
March 28, 2022 13:55 - 3 minutes - 1.73 MBJim Sharpe breaks down the storm headed towards Phoenix and what the rain season has been like this year. Phoenix is currently 2 inches behind on rainfall. Jim Cross reports that this could lead to a quicker wildfire season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Getting used to a funky economy
March 25, 2022 16:35 - 1 minute - 839 KBWith its smaller labor force, rising wages and crazy inflation (and other weirdness), Jim Sharpe's not sure if our funky economy is temporary — but he's pretty sure he knows who's not going to fix it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for March 25th
March 25, 2022 15:21 - 1 minute - 655 KBOn March 25th in 1954 television was change forever when the first color T.V. was manufactured. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is the current economy the "new normal"
March 25, 2022 13:58 - 3 minutes - 1.52 MBA lot of economic trends were thought to be temporary but that hasn't been the case. So we are left to ask if this is our "new normal". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Bickley, Bickley and Marotta Mornings
March 25, 2022 12:32 - 4 minutes - 2.24 MBDan Bickley joins us to talk Devin Booker's amazing night and the Suns being put in the drivers seat for the playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Hackers have nothing on our legislators
March 24, 2022 17:55 - 1 minute - 850 KBJim Sharpe wonders if anyone — even the ardent "Trump won" believers — can support a law that would require your completed ballot be published on the web? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for March 24th
March 24, 2022 16:00 - 1 minute - 669 KBOn March 24th in 1944 a man survived an unbelievable fall! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How much will a one bedroom cost you in Arizona?
March 24, 2022 14:26 - 4 minutes - 1.96 MBWe break down the numbers on what a one bedroom would cost you if you want to live in Scottsdale, Chandler or Mesa, and ask how do we solve rising rent prices? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Voters information could be public?
March 24, 2022 13:55 - 4 minutes - 1.93 MBWe discuss a bill that would require a voters name and address to be published online. There's been a recent amendment but what did it change? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Voter information could be public?
March 24, 2022 13:55 - 4 minutes - 1.93 MBWe discuss a bill that would require a voters name and address to be published online. There's been a recent amendment but what did it change? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary : My birthday wishes are for other people
March 23, 2022 17:25 - 1 minute - 870 KBHe's feeling blessed enough that Jim Sharpe doesn't want any gifts on his birthday — so he sends his birthday wishes to other people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for March 23rd
March 23, 2022 15:15 - 1 minute - 673 KBGoing up? On March 23rd in 1857 the first passenger elevator was installed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ukrainians and Russians crossing border into the U.S.
March 23, 2022 14:25 - 3 minutes - 1.8 MBWhy are Ukrainians and Russians choosing to enter the U.S. at the Arizona border? We recap our interview with Brandon Judd, President of the National Border Patrol Council about how many refugees are at the border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.