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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Arizonans are getting priced out of homes
March 23, 2022 13:56 - 4 minutes - 1.95 MB3 in 4 households in Arizona would struggle financially to purchase a median priced home. We discuss whose getting priced out of homes and if there's any possible solution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: The AZ GOP's ideas: older-than-dirt (or Biden)
March 22, 2022 17:15 - 1 minute - 856 KBJim Sharpe thinks Arizona state Senate Republicans shouldn't point and laugh at Biden's Boomer behavior if they are going to insist that voters can only vote old-school style. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for March 22nd
March 22, 2022 15:22 - 1 minute - 633 KBOn March 22nd in 1765 the first British tax was imposed on the American colonies. The Stamp Act was very unpopular, and helped to encourage the revolutionary war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The challenges of finding an interim attorney
March 22, 2022 14:25 - 4 minutes - 2.28 MBWhat challenges come with finding an interim attorney? We recap our interview with Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman, Bill Gates regarding Allister Adel's resignation and how he feels personally about her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The challenges of finding an interim county attorney
March 22, 2022 14:25 - 4 minutes - 2.28 MBWhat challenges come with finding an interim attorney? We recap our interview with Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman, Bill Gates regarding Allister Adel's resignation and how he feels personally about her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bill Gates, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman
March 22, 2022 13:54 - 5 minutes - 2.61 MBBill Gates joins us to discuss how soon the board will appoint someone after Allister Adel's resignation and how he feels about her situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is there an incoming cyber attack?
March 22, 2022 12:53 - 3 minutes - 1.85 MBPresident Biden says to watch out for an incoming Russian cyber attack. We discuss how the federal government is preparing for a potential threat, and how a cyber attack can affect us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Marry your way into housing affordability
March 21, 2022 17:09 - 1 minute - 865 KBIt may be a weird way to do it, but Jim Sharpe shows how marrying more people may be the only way to afford a home in a good chunk of the Valley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
U of A's March Madness rush
March 21, 2022 14:25 - 4 minutes - 2.12 MBJim and Jayme recap the first two University of Arizona March Madness games and preview the next one against the University of Houston. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No relief from the valley's home prices
March 21, 2022 13:53 - 4 minutes - 1.96 MBWe know that Phoenix home prices are getting high. But now two zip codes in Mesa are averaging over a $1 million. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vince Marotta, Co-Host, Bickley & Marotta
March 21, 2022 12:43 - 5 minutes - 2.72 MBThe University of Arizona basketball team has reached the Sweet 16. But will the rest of the tournament be any different for the heart attack cats? Vince Marotta discusses how the team can win its second national title this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: I'm done with COVID — but it's not done with us
March 18, 2022 16:58 - 1 minute - 891 KBAs much as Jim Sharpe is over COVID, he realizes COVID's still not over, so he tries to strike a deal with anti-vaxxers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for March 18th
March 18, 2022 15:42 - 1 minute - 624 KBOn March 18th in 1990 13 works of art were stolen from a museum in Boston and have yet to be recovered! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pat Shearer, retired Peoria police officer
March 18, 2022 12:35 - 7 minutes - 3.44 MB"Don't bet on the bear." Pat Shearer discusses his hopes for the Ukrainian people We checked in with retired Peoria police officer Pat Shearer, who's helping to transport Ukrainian special forces soldiers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Whining less equals less political pandering
March 17, 2022 16:59 - 1 minute - 865 KBJim Sharpe thinks a little less whining by us voters might lead to fewer bad ideas from the politicians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for March 17th
March 17, 2022 15:45 - 1 minute - 587 KBOn March 17th in 1845 the rubber band was patented! Now more than 30 million pounds of rubber bands are sold in the U.S. each year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lake Powell hits all time low
March 17, 2022 14:26 - 4 minutes - 2.21 MBMega drought continues to affect the second largest reservoir in the nation. KTAR senior reporter Jim Cross joins us to discuss Lake Powell in danger of not producing electricity within the next two years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elliott Pollack, Valley Economist
March 17, 2022 14:00 - 5 minutes - 2.57 MBJust a year ago 2.8% of homes for sale in Arizona had an asking price of $1 million or more, now it's 7.8%. We ask Valley economist, Elliot Pollack what's causing the price increase here in Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will suspending the gas tax help Arizona?
March 17, 2022 13:01 - 4 minutes - 2.03 MBIs the answer to higher gas prices to drill more oil, or suspend the gas tax? We also discuss the rise in home prices, with 7.8% of Phoenix homes having a listing price of over $1 million. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Allister Adel taking accountability
March 17, 2022 12:48 - 5 minutes - 2.57 MB“I take full responsibility for everything that happens within this office,” Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel took responsibility for the 180 criminal cases dropped because they weren't filled in time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Failing future victims
March 16, 2022 17:06 - 1 minute - 864 KBMaricopa County Attorney Alister Adel is a fellow recovering alcoholic, so Jim Sharpe feels bad for her — but he feels worse for the future victims her office's incompetence may create. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for March 16
March 16, 2022 15:35 - 1 minute - 728 KBLearn about when the first liquid-fueled rocket blasted off in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Compare and contrasting Sen. Kelly and Ukraine President Zelenskyy
March 16, 2022 14:02 - 4 minutes - 2.15 MBU.S. Senator Mark Kelly doesn't want America to get directly involved in the war in Ukraine for fear of nuclear war. Ukraine President Zelenskyy wants America's forces to help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Local leaders react to Maricopa County Attorney's Office controversy
March 16, 2022 13:25 - 4 minutes - 2.01 MB180 misdemeanors were dropped by the MCAO after the attorney's office failed to filed charges in time. Local leader including Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone and former top attorney Rick Romely share their reactions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Kelly, U.S. Senator
March 16, 2022 12:31 - 9 minutes - 4.16 MBAs Ukraine President Zelenskyy pleads for western help, Arizona U.S. Senator Mark Kelly joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about what the US is doing and plans on doing to help Ukraine fend off Russia, short of starting WW3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Appreciating police from afar
March 15, 2022 17:40 - 1 minute - 846 KBWith it seeming to be open season on Phoenix Police officers, Jim Sharpe wonders if Valley cops have to travel 6000 miles away — to a war zone — in order to be appreciated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rising assaults against Phoenix Police
March 15, 2022 13:59 - 4 minutes - 1.9 MBPhoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams is concerned about the rising numbers of officer involved shootings. 12 officers have been shot or injured on the job so far this year, a trend she wants to squash sooner than later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More trouble for the MCAO
March 15, 2022 13:54 - 3 minutes - 1.74 MBThere is more controversy regarding the Maricopa County Attorney Office and Allister Adel. They were forced to drop 180 cases due to the statute of limitations passing. This is on top of the accusations of Adel drinking on the job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pat Shearer, Strawberry, AZ man in Ukraine
March 15, 2022 12:31 - 7 minutes - 3.27 MBRetired Peoria cop Pat Shearer is still in eastern Europe, traveling between Ukraine and Poland. He shares more unbelievable stories from the war in Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: A 'new normal' for violence?
March 14, 2022 17:20 - 1 minute - 862 KBThe term 'new normal' used to just annoy Jim Sharpe. But when that term is applied to the violence that Phoenix Police are experiencing right now, it illicits a whole different response from Jim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for March 14
March 14, 2022 15:18 - 1 minute - 632 KBPhoenix had one of its more famous UFO sightings today back in 1997. Learn about it in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phoenix outpacing the country in inflation
March 14, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 1.79 MBJim and Jayme discuss the 8% inflation increase nationwide since last year and the larger 11% increase in Phoenix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russia makes things worse
March 14, 2022 12:55 - 4 minutes - 2.09 MBThese peace talks we keep reading about between Ukraine and Russia don't seem to be working. Russia continues their assault, including getting really close to the Polish border. An attack on a single square inch of Poland would not be great. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phoenix officer shot and hospitalized
March 14, 2022 12:33 - 4 minutes - 2.31 MBIt has not been the start to 2022 that Chief Jerri Williams wanted. The 12th officer has been injured on the job in Phoenix this year. Jim and Jayme sort through all the latest updates, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for March 11th
March 11, 2022 15:16 - 1 minute - 633 KBOn March 11th in 2011 a massive earthquake hit Japan and was the 4th most powerful in Earth's history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Baseball is finally back!
March 11, 2022 14:42 - 3 minutes - 1.57 MBHow much revenue can the state regain? KTAR senior reporter Jim Cross joins us to discuss the end of the MLB Lockout and what we can expect next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ted Vogt, Director AZ Dept. of Gaming
March 11, 2022 13:23 - 3 minutes - 1.75 MBTed Vogt, Director of the Arizona Dept. of Gaming joins us to talk about the latest revenue numbers, and whether or not inflation could affect sports betting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ted Vogt, Director of Arizona Department of Gaming
March 11, 2022 13:23 - 3 minutes - 1.75 MBTed Vogt, Director of the Arizona Dept. of Gaming joins us to talk about the latest revenue numbers and whether or not inflation could affect sports betting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona congressmen vote against Russian oil ban
March 11, 2022 13:12 - 4 minutes - 2.12 MBReps. Andy Biggs and Paul Gosar vote against the Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act. We discuss why they voted this way, and the $13.6 billion emergency package of military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vince Marotta, Co-Host Bickely & Marotta
March 11, 2022 12:36 - 5 minutes - 2.56 MBWith the MLB lockout over, where does baseball go from here? Vince Marotta, Co-Host of Bickely & Marotta joins us to discuss how much damage baseball suffered with the lockout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for March 10th
March 10, 2022 15:18 - 1 minute - 617 KBOn March 10th in 1876 Alexander Graham Bell made the very first phone call! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: MLB talks remain stagnant
March 10, 2022 14:53 - 2 minutes - 1.07 MBSo whose to blame? Jeff Munn discusses the MLB cancelling the second week of regular season games as talks continue to fail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ines de La Cuetara, ABC News Correspondent
March 10, 2022 13:58 - 3 minutes - 1.57 MBABC News Correspondent Ines de La Cuetara joins us from Poland to discuss Ukrainian refugees and what type of help is waiting for them on the border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chad Benson, Co-Host Gaydos and Chad show
March 10, 2022 13:34 - 5 minutes - 2.54 MBChad Benson from the Gaydos and Chad show joins us to discuss Ukraine and the ongoing MLB lockout that's draining the Valley's economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How does war affect inflation?
March 10, 2022 12:53 - 3 minutes - 1.79 MBKTAR reporter Griselda Zetino joins us to discuss her conversation with ASU professor Candace Rondeaux regarding the war and how it can make inflation worse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Baseball continues to be at a standstill
March 10, 2022 12:37 - 5 minutes - 2.78 MBWhy is there still no deal for the MLB? As the labor issues continue and no spring training it sight the Valley's economy continues to hurt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Only Russians can put a stop Putin
March 09, 2022 17:51 - 1 minute - 870 KBAfter talking to a retired Arizona police officer, who's traveled to Ukraine to help, Jim Sharpe thinks he knows the only people who can stop Putin: the Russians themselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for March 9th
March 09, 2022 15:23 - 1 minute - 677 KBOn March 9th in 1959 Barbie made her debut, and became the most famous doll ever created! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How sanctions affect Arizona's rising gas prices
March 09, 2022 14:24 - 2 minutes - 1.4 MBGas prices keep rising here in Arizona with no end in sight. KTAR senior reporter Jim Cross joins us to discuss the crushing sanctions on Russia and if Putin will back off anytime soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pat Shearer, Strawberry resident helping Ukraine
March 09, 2022 12:56 - 7 minutes - 3.41 MBStrawberry resident Pat Shearer joins us to discuss what its been like helping Ukrainian refugees and the harrowing stories they've shared. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.