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
Community Spotlight
January 11, 2022 13:52 - 5 minutes - 2.4 MBLearn about The Thunderbirds and how they put on The Phoenix Open in this month's Community Spotlight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New COVID numbers
January 11, 2022 13:06 - 3 minutes - 1.68 MBThere are some pretty dramatic numbers relating to COVID in Arizona. Where do we stand? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
State of the State Recap
January 11, 2022 12:30 - 5 minutes - 2.72 MBGov. Ducey gave his final SOTS address took place yesterday. Jim & Jayme recap what he plans in his last year in office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: A Cardinals Nickname That Cuts It
January 10, 2022 16:53 - 1 minute - 810 KBAs the Arizona Cardinals barely make it into the NFL playoffs, Jim Sharpe searches for a proper nickname for his favorite team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for January 10
January 10, 2022 15:28 - 1 minute - 599 KBOne of TV's greatest shows premiered this day in 1999. Learn about how The Sopranos changed TV in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
State of State Preview
January 10, 2022 14:23 - 4 minutes - 2.18 MBGovernor Doug Ducey will be giving his last State of the State address this afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Detour Dan
January 10, 2022 13:52 - 4 minutes - 2.2 MBDetour Dan joins the show to discuss Arizona's highway projects in the upcoming year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Great Resignation --Buy Out?
January 10, 2022 13:24 - 4 minutes - 2.05 MBThe Arizona company Trainual is offering employees $5k to quit their jobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
State of the State
January 10, 2022 12:52 - 5 minutes - 2.46 MBGov. Ducey's last State of the State address is this afternoon at 2 p.m. Jim & Jayme preview what the governor will speak about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Bickley
January 10, 2022 12:31 - 5 minutes - 2.69 MBDan Bickley from 98.7 FM joined the show to preview the Cardinals playoff game against the Rams next Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Is It Time To Panic — Yet?!!
January 07, 2022 16:46 - 1 minute - 820 KBFeeling distraught... down in the dumps... even a little panicky over all the bad news? Jim Sharpe has some suggestions on how to stay serene in a less-than-serene world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for January 7
January 07, 2022 15:16 - 1 minute - 628 KBThe first presidential election took place on a January 7th. Learn about it in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Sanders - CEO - Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
January 07, 2022 14:51 - 5 minutes - 2.52 MBArizona's economic growth is outpacing the country's average. Is it growing too rapidly or just right? Todd Sanders, CEO of The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce talks about the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck Todd - Meet the Press
January 07, 2022 13:53 - 4 minutes - 1.92 MBNBC's Chuck Todd is back after the holidays and speaks on the country's economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona's Economy
January 07, 2022 13:25 - 3 minutes - 1.64 MBArizona's economy is hot right now and looks to stay hot in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Airports can't catch a break
January 07, 2022 12:55 - 4 minutes - 1.98 MBPhoenix Sky Harbor closed two terminal 4 checkpoints due to COVID and staff shortages. On the east coast, good luck. Winter storms are crushing the major cities out there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Biden Didn't Build Electoral Confidence
January 06, 2022 17:01 - 1 minute - 828 KBMaybe he didn't do it through out-and-out lying like his predecessor, but Jim Sharpe thinks President Joe Biden didn't create any confidence in the electoral process that Donald Trump so famously tore down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Congressman David Schweikert
January 06, 2022 13:56 - 6 minutes - 3.19 MBCongressman David Schweikert joined the show to recall what he experienced during the Capitol riots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Capitol insurrection - 1 year anniversary
January 06, 2022 12:52 - 4 minutes - 2.15 MBJim & Jayme look back one the 1 year anniversary of the Capitol insurrection and how Maricopa County is still dealing with the 2020 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Schools & COVID
January 06, 2022 12:38 - 5 minutes - 2.44 MBJim & Jayme cover the nation struggling to send children back to school as omicron surges after the holiday break. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: I'm Sorry — But Don't Mess With My Kids
January 05, 2022 16:29 - 1 minute - 836 KBAs a dad, Jim Sharpe's not proud of a recent Twitter fight he participated in. But he's also not sure that might not get in worse trouble if there are more calls to shut down schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kim Komando
January 05, 2022 14:23 - 5 minutes - 2.51 MBKim Komando joined Arizona's Morning News to educate you on what the 5G/airplane conflict is all about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
COVID at-home testing
January 05, 2022 12:56 - 4 minutes - 2.11 MBAn ASU professor says that millions of at-home tests are likely not reported. At the same time, tests are quite hard to find. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Great Resignation continues
January 05, 2022 12:42 - 4 minutes - 2.18 MBThe Great Resignation continues as a record number of people quit their jobs in November, topping September. Is this laziness? Nope. Jim & Jayme explain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Things Better Left Unsaid
January 04, 2022 18:26 - 1 minute - 820 KBEven though many of us are pandemic-weary, Jim Sharpe says that's no excuse to use weary phrases found on this year's 'Banished Words List.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for January 4th
January 04, 2022 17:03 - 1 minute - 618 KBLearn about the invention of roller skates in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest banned words
January 04, 2022 13:54 - 4 minutes - 2.2 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West talk about Lake Superior State and their new list of banned words for 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rising gas prices
January 04, 2022 13:23 - 3 minutes - 1.51 MBJim Sharpe, Jayme West and KTAR Sr. Reporter Jim Cross talk about how high Arizona gas prices could get this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest on air travel
January 04, 2022 12:59 - 4 minutes - 2.26 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West talk about continued cancelations as travelers struggle to fly home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for January 3rd
January 03, 2022 16:14 - 1 minute - 633 KBIn 1977, what would become one of the world's biggest companies was founded. Learn about Apple's rise in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: Cardinals win
January 03, 2022 14:49 - 2 minutes - 1.34 MBJeremy Foster talks about the end of the Cardinals losing streak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona Congressman David Schweikert
January 03, 2022 13:53 - 5 minutes - 2.41 MBJeremy Foster talks to Congressman David Schweikert about whether or not he's running for re-election and what will be the top agenda items to start the off new year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cardinals win against the Dallas Cowboys
January 03, 2022 13:20 - 4 minutes - 1.98 MBJeremy Foster talks about the latest Cardinals win after a few game slump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for December 30th
December 30, 2021 15:20 - 1 minute - 778 KBOn December 30th in 1968 Frank Sinatra recorded his hit song, "My Way" which soon became his signature song. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: Happy New Year
December 30, 2021 14:49 - 1 minute - 874 KBJeff Munn wishes everyone a Happy New Year and recounts an interesting party he went to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Years weather
December 30, 2021 14:20 - 3 minutes - 1.65 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West talk about what weather to expect this New Years Eve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona year in review
December 30, 2021 13:57 - 3 minutes - 1.68 MBJeff Munn and Jayme West recap the top Arizona stories for 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Years Eve celebrations and cancellations
December 30, 2021 13:27 - 3 minutes - 1.81 MBJeff Munn and Jayme West talk about New Years Eve celebrations and cancellations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for December 29th
December 29, 2021 15:16 - 1 minute - 601 KBOn December 29th in 1852 a woman was arrested for wearing pants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: John Madden and his influence
December 29, 2021 15:07 - 2 minutes - 1.24 MBJeff Munn talks about the amount of coverage there's been on John Madden and his influence on American media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Nealy, Fiesta Bowl Director
December 29, 2021 14:48 - 3 minutes - 1.84 MBJeff Munn and Jayme West talk to Mike Nealy about Covid-19 protocols and whether or not he's worried about cancellations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Omicron and Banner Health update
December 29, 2021 13:51 - 4 minutes - 2.26 MBJeff Munn and Jayme West talk about Banner Health and the decision to pause monoclonal antibodies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Madden Passing
December 29, 2021 12:52 - 4 minutes - 2.25 MBJeff Munn talks about John Madden's legacy and his impact on American media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phoenix motorcycle officer hit and run update
December 29, 2021 12:28 - 3 minutes - 1.86 MBJeff Munn and Jayme West talk about the latest news on the hit and run incident involving a Phoenix motorcycle officer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for December 28th
December 28, 2021 15:23 - 1 minute - 614 KBOn December 28th in 1849 dry cleaning was discovered by accident. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan Smith, Communications Director, Mesa Gateway Airport
December 28, 2021 14:23 - 3 minutes - 1.86 MBBen Brown and Jayme West talk to Ryan Smith about that latest news on cancellations and their record number of passengers over the last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Omicron and the rise in demand for testing
December 28, 2021 13:55 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBBen Brown talks about Embry Health opening up 100 new testing sites across the country by the end of January. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Holiday travel and passenger growth
December 28, 2021 13:22 - 3 minutes - 1.51 MBBen Brown and Jayme West talk about holiday travel and record breaking passenger growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wet weather in the valley
December 28, 2021 12:55 - 3 minutes - 1.54 MBBen Brown and Jayme West talk about the incoming wet weather with a 70-80% chance of rain later this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point: What Are You Doing?
December 27, 2021 15:27 - 1 minute - 807 KBJeff Munn asks if the pandemic is making people act crazy as he recounts his personal experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.