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 December 27th
December 27, 2021 15:15 - 1 minute - 781 KBOn December 27th in 2012 NASA announced that they wanted to capture an asteroid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cardinals late season fade
December 27, 2021 14:25 - 5 minutes - 2.46 MBJeff Munn and Jayme West talk about the Cardinals and their late season fade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At home Covid-19 test availability
December 27, 2021 13:53 - 4 minutes - 2.3 MBJeff Munn and Jayme West talk about how difficult it is to find at home Covid-19 tests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Holiday travel problems
December 27, 2021 13:32 - 4 minutes - 1.97 MBJeff Munn and Jayme West talk about the thousands of flights that have been cancelled throughout the country due to lack of staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vince Marotta, Bickley and Marotta 98.7FM Arizona Sports
December 27, 2021 13:28 - 6 minutes - 2.91 MBJeff Munn and Jayme West talk to Vince Marotta about the Cardinals and whether of not Kliff Kingsbury should be in the hot seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for December 23rd
December 23, 2021 15:18 - 1 minute - 668 KBOn December 23rd in 1888, Van Gogh chopped his ear off and later produced some of his most well-known art. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary: Happy Holidays
December 23, 2021 15:08 - 1 minute - 900 KBJeff Munn wishes everyone a safe and happy holidays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ari Halpert, Maricopa County Air Quality Department
December 23, 2021 14:24 - 4 minutes - 2.29 MBJeff Munn talks to Ari Halpert about the increase of pollutants each year around the holidays and what causes it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
High hospitalization numbers in Arizona
December 23, 2021 13:59 - 3 minutes - 1.81 MBJeff Munn talks about high hospitalization numbers in Arizona and recaps the latest Dr. Richard Carmona interview from the Mike Broomhead show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather for holiday travelers
December 23, 2021 13:22 - 3 minutes - 1.45 MBJeff Munn talks about what travelers can expect this holiday weekend when driving through Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coronavirus and new sports protocols
December 23, 2021 13:02 - 4 minutes - 1.97 MBJeff Munn talks about the impact of Coronavirus on sports, and the newest protocols. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Here's To An Open-Minded 2022
December 22, 2021 17:01 - 1 minute - 827 KBWith his last commentary of 2021, Jim Sharpe reveals his wishes for how media should operate — and be consumed — in 2022. His greatest wish will be denied, though. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for December 22nd
December 22, 2021 15:17 - 1 minute - 617 KBOn December 22nd in 2001 a shoe bomber was stopped on a flight just months after the 9/11 terrorist attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Omicron surge
December 22, 2021 13:56 - 3 minutes - 1.83 MBJim Sharpe talks about President Biden sending help to Arizona and the mandates that might be implemented. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The fentanyl epidemic
December 22, 2021 13:29 - 4 minutes - 1.93 MBJim Sharpe talks about the growing fentanyl epidemic and how its now the leading cause of death of Americans between the ages of 18-45. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Spoiler Alert — Kurt Warner's Awesome
December 21, 2021 17:37 - 1 minute - 818 KBJim Sharpe says catching the new Kurt Warner biopic, American Underdog, is worth losing sleep over — but he does have a complaint or two about the movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for December 21st
December 21, 2021 15:20 - 1 minute - 640 KBOn December 21st in 1891 Basketball was invented and today it has become one of the most popular sports in the entire world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Raul Garcia, DPS
December 21, 2021 14:25 - 5 minutes - 2.41 MBJim Sharpe talks to Raul Garcia about what holiday travelers need to know in order to stay safe this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather for the holiday weekend
December 21, 2021 13:51 - 3 minutes - 1.51 MBJim Sharpe talks to Detour Dan and KTAR Sr. reporter Jim Cross about whether or not Arizona will have snow up north and what to expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Omicron now dominate strain
December 21, 2021 13:22 - 3 minutes - 1.59 MBJim Sharpe talks about how 73% of new Coronavirus cases in the U.S. are now Omicron. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Please Vaccinate My 401K
December 20, 2021 17:23 - 1 minute - 814 KBEven with advice from "God's Tech Support," many unvaccinated people will prefer to stay that way, so Jim Sharpe throws out a very selfish reason to try to change their minds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for December 20th
December 20, 2021 15:17 - 1 minute - 667 KBOn December 20th in 1957 Elvis Presley was drafted into the U.S military. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kari Mollan, Travel Expert
December 20, 2021 14:24 - 5 minutes - 2.41 MBJim Sharpe talks to Kari Mollan about what people can expect at airports over the next few weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Update on Arizona vaccination and infection rates
December 20, 2021 13:53 - 3 minutes - 1.59 MBJim Sharpe talks about the Omicron variant taking over and how vaccination rates in Arizona are lower than the national average. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How's Arizona's economy this holiday season?
December 20, 2021 13:21 - 3 minutes - 1.85 MBJim Sharpe talks to KTAR Sr. reporter Jim Cross about holiday shopping this year and whose spending the most money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Holiday Travel
December 20, 2021 12:25 - 5 minutes - 2.59 MBJim Sharpe talks about what holiday travel will look like this weekend, and how this is one of the most dangerous times of the year for drunk drivers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Do Mandates Equal Mayhem?
December 17, 2021 16:40 - 1 minute - 798 KBJim Sharpe's not that concerned with which government Gov. Ducey was targeting with an order barring public employee vaccine mandates. He just hopes it'll save us from potential criminal chaos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for December 17th
December 17, 2021 15:16 - 1 minute - 596 KBOn December 17th in 1903 humans took flight for the first time, when Orville and Wilber Wright made history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Officer Tyler Moldovan
December 17, 2021 14:26 - 4 minutes - 1.98 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West talk about Officer Tyler Moldovan and how the community can show their support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Economy in Arizona
December 17, 2021 12:54 - 4 minutes - 2.11 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West talk about Arizona's economy and the holiday shopping season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Bickley, Co-Host Bickley & Marotta 98.7 FM Arizona Sports
December 17, 2021 12:30 - 5 minutes - 2.6 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West talk to Dan Bickley about Larry Fitzgerald and how the NFL is dealing with the Omicron variant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: A Fitz Fantasy for the Cardinals
December 16, 2021 17:52 - 1 minute - 818 KBJim Sharpe loves the idea of Larry Fitzgerald returning to the Arizona Cardinals... but also cautions you to not put Fitz in your fantasy football lineup just yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for December 16th
December 16, 2021 15:20 - 1 minute - 594 KBOn December 16th in 1937 two inmates made a dangerous attempt to escape Alcatraz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Omicron and vaccine mandates
December 16, 2021 14:26 - 5 minutes - 2.38 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West talk about Omicron and the loss of several Pima County correctional officers over a vaccine mandate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Danny Seiden, CEO, Arizona Chamber of Commerce
December 16, 2021 14:07 - 4 minutes - 2.25 MBDanny Seiden talks about how Arizona's holiday shopping season is going and whether or not the reopening of the border makes a difference to retail and sales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The economy and retail sales
December 16, 2021 13:06 - 4 minutes - 1.97 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West talk about retail sales and supply chain issues this holiday season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Helping Our Way Out Of Hurt
December 15, 2021 16:30 - 1 minute - 835 KBIn an attempt to deal with his anger over a rookie Phoenix officer being shot, Jim Sharpe has found some positive actions to take — actions which might actually make a difference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline December 15th
December 15, 2021 15:08 - 1 minute - 508 KBIn 1854, humanity decided we were fed up with dirty streets. Learn about the history of the street cleaner in today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senator Mark Kelly
December 15, 2021 14:43 - 8 minutes - 3.76 MBArizona Senator Mark Kelly talked with Jim & Jayme on the border crisis and what Washington is doing to combat inflation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Angela Harrolle, CEO of 100 Club
December 15, 2021 14:40 - 4 minutes - 2.31 MBAngela Harrolle, CEO of the 100 Club joined Arizona's Morning News to speak about what the organization is doing to support Officer Tyler Moldovan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: A Young Officer Gunned Down
December 14, 2021 17:35 - 1 minute - 822 KBJim Sharpe admits the news business has left him a bit jaded. So why does the story of a young police officer gunned down touch him deeply — but leave others showing how cold, callous and cruel they can be? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for December 14th
December 14, 2021 15:19 - 1 minute - 614 KBOn December 14, 2008, someone attempted to give President Bush the boot...by throwing a shoe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will Humble, Exec. Dir. Arizona Public Health
December 14, 2021 14:31 - 5 minutes - 2.57 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West talk to Will Humble about how long other medical care will be kept on hold while hospitals are filling up with Coronavirus patients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Officer shot overnight
December 14, 2021 13:38 - 3 minutes - 1.5 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West give the latest update on Tyler Moldovan, a Phoenix police officer who was shot early this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Praying for Winning (Less Deadly) Weather
December 13, 2021 17:17 - 1 minute - 823 KBJim Sharpe's amazed at how grateful people are after this weekend's destructive Midwest tornadoes. And it's motivation for him to be thankful every day — even if it's for something as simple as our weather (and a winning football team). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for Dec. 13
December 13, 2021 15:29 - 1 minute - 684 KBOn December 13th, 2007, the Mitchell Report was published, causing yet another scar on the history of baseball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Detour Dan - 92.3 FM KTAR Traffic Reporter
December 13, 2021 14:20 - 3 minutes - 1.77 MBTraffic can be pretty brutal on Cardinals gamedays. Detour Dan helps you get home in time for kickoff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vince Marotta – Co-Host of Bickley & Marotta 98.7 FM Arizona Sports
December 13, 2021 14:18 - 5 minutes - 2.54 MB98.7 FM's Vince Marotta previews tonight's Cardinals game as they look to clinch their first playoff spot in 5 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Order For Our Border Seems Out of Reach
December 10, 2021 20:52 - 1 minute - 822 KBJim Sharpe believes emergencies on our border and even tragedies thousands of miles away can all be linked to the lack of a cohesive, sane U.S. immigration policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timeline for December 10th
December 10, 2021 15:23 - 1 minute - 660 KBOn December 10th in 1932 Australia lost a war to a bunch of birds, called the Great Emu War. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.