Arizona's Morning News
3,678 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 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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The day we met Austin Powers
May 02, 2024 15:25 - 2 minutes - 1.04 MBBack on this day in 1997 the first Austin Powers movie was released. Learn more in today's KTAR timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.
Dr. Justin Moser, Valley Oncologist for HonorHealth Research Institute
May 02, 2024 15:08 - 5 minutes - 4.1 MBDuring this month of May, Skin Cancer awareness month, we learn about a new T-cell treatment working wonders for skin cancer patients right here in the Valley.
The 1864 abortion ban
May 02, 2024 13:52 - 5 minutes - 3.75 MBWhat happened with the 1864 abortion ban...we talked about it.
Brandon Judd, Border Patrol Council President
May 02, 2024 12:58 - 6 minutes - 4.79 MBWith Arizona leading the country again in the number of migrant encounters at the Mexican Border, we discussed it with Brandon Judd.
We met our friend SpongeBob on this day in 1999
May 01, 2024 15:38 - 2 minutes - 1.12 MBLearn more in today's KTAR Timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus
New Emerson Poll
May 01, 2024 15:35 - 5 minutes - 4.27 MBThe results and what the critics are saying
Bee-Backs
May 01, 2024 15:34 - 6 minutes - 4.61 MBLast night's baseball game vs the Dodgers was delayed 2 hours until a "bee"rave man showed up
Mr. Potato Head debuted on this day in 1952
April 30, 2024 15:25 - 2 minutes - 1.14 MBLearn more in today's KTAR Timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.
Sharper Point Commentary: Election workers needed
April 30, 2024 15:07 - 4 minutes - 2.75 MBWhy are there so many positions open and, more importantly, does it come with a bulletproof vest?
North Carolina officer shooting
April 30, 2024 14:57 - 5 minutes - 4.2 MBFour law enforcement officers were shot and killed yesterday while trying to serve a fugitive warrant.
Kevin Hartke, Chandler Mayor
April 30, 2024 13:58 - 5 minutes - 4.47 MBThe mayor joins the show to discuss the listening session he held for youth violence last night
Aretha Franklin brings on some "Respect"
April 29, 2024 15:47 - 2 minutes - 1.17 MBBack on this day in 1967 Aretha Franklin released the song "Respect". Learn more in today's KTAR timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.
Sharper Point Commentary: AZGOP thinks everybody still loves Trump
April 29, 2024 15:13 - 4 minutes - 3.15 MBWhy the AZGOP thinks everybody still loves Trump, Jim Sharpe gives his thoughts.
"Alone No More" pet rescue - Paw Pic Winner
April 29, 2024 14:33 - 5 minutes - 4.24 MBTime to meet our latest "Paw Pic" winner and we met a nonprofit helping out homeless pets in the Valley.
Suns done
April 29, 2024 14:04 - 5 minutes - 3.82 MBThe Suns are done after being swept by the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. How did this happen and what will happen in the futire of Arizona's original big league sports team. We Discussed it!
AZ National politics
April 29, 2024 13:44 - 4 minutes - 3.02 MBA new poll confirms that almost half of voters aren't happy that Biden or trump will be on the ballot. Despite this, the Arizona Republican party picks a State Senator under indictment for his support for Donald Trump to represent them on a National level. We discussed.
Lucille Ball died on this day
April 26, 2024 15:13 - 2 minutes - 1.09 MBOn this day in 1989 Lucille Ball passed away. The actress was best known for her starring role in the TV show I Love Lucy.
Sharper Point Commentary: Make-A-Wish statue being replaced
April 26, 2024 15:03 - 3 minutes - 2.44 MBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary Jim Sharpe talks about a stolen Make-A-Wish statue and how it is being replaced.
The Arizona Cardinals selected Marvin Harrison Jr. fourth overall in the NFL draft
April 26, 2024 13:36 - 4 minutes - 3.59 MBThe Arizona Cardinals selected Marvin Harrison Jr. fourth overall in the NFL draft last night. What do we know about our newest player?
DNA's structure was revealed on this day
April 25, 2024 15:16 - 2 minutes - 1.11 MBOn this day in 1953, the double-helix structure of DNA was revealed for the first time.
Sharper Point Commentary: Fake electors indicted
April 25, 2024 14:52 - 3 minutes - 2.4 MBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary Jim Sharpe breaks down the indictment of 18 people allegedly involved in a fake elector scheme in 2020.
Chuck Coughlin, Political Strategist
April 25, 2024 14:33 - 5 minutes - 4.09 MBPolitical strategist Chuck Coughlin joins us to break down the indictment of 18 people accused of being involved in a fake elector scheme in 2020.
Could the repeal of the 1864 abortion bill pass the Senate?
April 25, 2024 14:03 - 4 minutes - 3.41 MBThe repeal of the 1864 abortion ban passed the Arizona House and is heading to the state Senate.
11 people were indicted in Arizona for taking part in a fake elector scheme in 2020
April 25, 2024 13:34 - 4 minutes - 3.59 MBA state grand jury indicted 18 people accused of taking part in a fake elector scheme in Arizona.
Vince Marotta, Arizona Sports
April 25, 2024 12:29 - 6 minutes - 4.75 MBAs the Arizona Cardinals prepare for tonight's NFL draft, Vince Marotta with Arizona Sports joins the show to preview which moves the team could make.
We got to workout with Jane Fonda on this day in 1982
April 24, 2024 15:31 - 2 minutes - 1.08 MBLearn more in today's KTAR Timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus
Did Kari Lake flip-flop again?
April 24, 2024 15:10 - 4 minutes - 3.13 MBLake's comments on abortion are in question again following an interview with an Idaho news outlet.
Pat Shearer, Retired Peoria PD
April 24, 2024 15:06 - 6 minutes - 4.89 MBPat joins the show to talk about his experience in Ukraine and about the most recent foreign aid package signed by President Biden today.
Sharper Point Commentary: Airport Expansion
April 24, 2024 15:02 - 3 minutes - 2.39 MBMayor Gallego announced in her State of the City address yesterday that Sky Harbor will be getting an expansion!
Millennials descend on the Valley
April 24, 2024 14:34 - 6 minutes - 4.67 MBWhy is this generation flocking to the state?
The first YouTube video was uploaded on this day in 2005
April 23, 2024 15:30 - 2 minutes - 1.1 MBLearn more in today's KTAR Timeline brought to you by Beatitude Campus
Sharper Point Commentary: Voter Interest
April 23, 2024 15:07 - 3 minutes - 2.46 MBFollowing an NBC poll showing voter interest lower than in years past, Sharpe guesses why that might be.
Drownings
April 23, 2024 14:45 - 4 minutes - 2.77 MBWe take a moment to remember as the summer season kicks off that two seconds is too long to take off your eyes off kids near water.
Stan Barnes, Political Consultant
April 23, 2024 13:56 - 5 minutes - 4.37 MBStan joins to talk about voter interest being lower than in years past according to the latest NBC poll
"Urban camping"
April 23, 2024 13:52 - 5 minutes - 4.3 MBThe Supreme Court is going to weigh in on if homeless people can sleep on the streets
In 1970 the first Earth Day was celebrated
April 22, 2024 15:14 - 2 minutes - 1.08 MBLearn more in today's KTAR Timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.
Sharper Point Commentary: We already hit 100?
April 22, 2024 15:10 - 4 minutes - 3.5 MBWhat does this mean for climate change?
COVID fund scam
April 22, 2024 14:26 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MBMexican Mafia accused of stealing COVID relief funds
Missing girl found
April 22, 2024 13:55 - 5 minutes - 4.4 MBThe details on a 13-year-old who was found and the 21-year-old predator she was found with
"Ring of Fire" makes it's debut
April 19, 2024 15:19 - 2 minutes - 1.15 MBBack on this day in 1963, Johnny Cash released a classic. Learn more on today's KTAR timeline.
The last Coyote howl
April 19, 2024 14:29 - 4 minutes - 3.36 MBWe heard from now former owner of the Arizona Coyotes about why he felt like he needed to sell the team to Utah and let them move. Take a listen.
The first laundromat opened on this day
April 18, 2024 15:21 - 2 minutes - 1.08 MBOn this day in 1934 the first laundromat opened in Fort Worth, Texas.
Sharper Point Commentary: Should transportation money go towards security?
April 18, 2024 14:52 - 3 minutes - 2.38 MBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary Jim Sharpe talks about the recent transportation funding the City of Phoenix got and what it should go towards.
Brian Watson, R.O.S.E. Resources
April 18, 2024 14:29 - 6 minutes - 4.8 MBBrian Watson with R.O.S.E. Resources joins the show to talk about how tax returns makes the elderly more vulnerable to scams.
Could Arizona's 911 system shut down?
April 18, 2024 13:53 - 5 minutes - 3.96 MB911 systems across the country experienced outages yesterday. Could that happen in Arizona?
The Coyotes' last game in Arizona left many emotional
April 18, 2024 13:29 - 5 minutes - 4.02 MBThe Arizona Coyotes are likely heading to Salt Lake City, making last night their final game in Arizona.
Arizona's gas prices are leveling out
April 18, 2024 12:59 - 4 minutes - 3.32 MBKTAR Reporter Jim Cross joins the show to talk about Arizona's gas prices and how they are plateauing.
Ben Franklin passed away on this day in 1790
April 17, 2024 15:15 - 2 minutes - 1.02 MBLearn more in today's KTAR Timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus
Sharper Point Commentary: Kari wants you to what?
April 17, 2024 15:11 - 3 minutes - 2.51 MBSharpre was quite surprised over Lake's suggestion for her supporters at a Mohave County event over the weekend
Pedophilic burglar arrested
April 17, 2024 14:44 - 5 minutes - 4.29 MBMan has been arrested this week after breaking into a home and was found in a child's bedroom