Arizona's Morning News
3,734 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 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.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Arturo Garino, Mayor of Nogales, AZ
November 08, 2021 14:41 - 5 minutes - 2.46 MBThe border has officially reopened to nonessential travel after months of closures due to the pandemic. Nogales Mayor Arturo Garino spoke with Jim and Jayme about the financial and emotional benefit this with have on border cities like his. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nogales Mayor is hopeful his city will recover the economic loss from the border shut down, in time for the holidays.
November 08, 2021 14:41 - 5 minutes - 2.46 MBThe border has officially reopened to nonessential travel after months of closures due to the pandemic. Nogales Mayor Arturo Garino spoke with Jim and Jayme about the financial and emotional benefit this with have on border cities like his. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AZ Chamber of Commerce President discusses the huge economic boost with border reopening
November 08, 2021 14:25 - 5 minutes - 2.41 MBDanny Seiden, President and CEO of the AZ Chamber of Commerce joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss the huge economic boost the state will have once again now that vaccinated foreigners are welcome to enter the U.S. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Danny Seiden, President and CEO of the AZ Chamber of Commerce
November 08, 2021 14:25 - 5 minutes - 2.41 MBDanny Seiden, President and CEO of the AZ Chamber of Commerce joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss the huge economic boost the state will have once again now that vaccinated foreigners are welcome to enter the U.S. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Arizona Cardinals are the only remaining one-loss team in the NFL
November 08, 2021 13:26 - 4 minutes - 2.03 MBAfter a five-week sack hiatus, Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones only needed less than a half to get the better of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in the 31-17 win on Sunday. Host Jim Sharpe and reporter Jim Cross discuss the big win by the Arizona Cardinals Sunday making them the only remaining one-loss team in the NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for November 5th
November 05, 2021 17:35 - 1 minute - 683 KBPresident Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to a third term in office on November 5th, 1940. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Is Suns Owner An Equal Opportunity Offender?
November 05, 2021 17:05 - 1 minute - 812 KBSetting aside the racist and sexist overtones of what Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is accused of, Jim Sharpe wonders if the NBA should kick him out of the league for (allegedly) just being a toxic boss? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paula Pedene, Veteran's Day Parade Event Coordinator
November 05, 2021 15:06 - 4 minutes - 2.19 MBWe're less than a week away from Veteran's Day and Veteran's Day Parade Event Coordinator, Paula Pedene, joined Jim and Jayme to speak about what it means to have the parade in person after a year of isolation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Bickley, Co-host of Bickley and Marotta - Suns Latest
November 05, 2021 12:52 - 6 minutes - 3.14 MBDan Bickley, Co-host of Bickley and Marotta, tells Jim and Jayme about what an investigation from the NBA looks like following recent ESPN reports against Suns owner Robert Sarver. The team continues to deny the claims. But, could the NBA make an example of what some are calling a "toxic" work environment at the Suns? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Will "Wokeness" Drag Down Dems in Arizona?
November 04, 2021 17:26 - 1 minute - 818 KBAs Democrats try to discern what their less-than-spectacular 2021 election results mean for their 2022 chances in Arizona, Jim Sharpe wonders whether "wokeness" or Biden dragged them down more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for November 4th
November 04, 2021 15:23 - 1 minute - 681 KBThe first air conditioned car hit the market on November 4th, 1939. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could there be another winter coronavirus surge?
November 04, 2021 14:47 - 4 minutes - 2.27 MBJim Sharpe talks about what we can expect from this winter season -- and why things should be much better this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: I'm Vaxxing My Kids — But Not Why You Might Think
November 03, 2021 17:38 - 1 minute - 820 KBNow that he can, Jim Sharpe plans on getting his 6- and 8-year-olds vaccinated... but his reasons for doing so barely involve a concern COVID could kill them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for November 3rd
November 03, 2021 15:53 - 1 minute - 600 KBA dog was sent to space on November 3rd, 1957. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Wassim Ballan, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at Phoenix Children's
November 03, 2021 15:23 - 4 minutes - 2.28 MBDr. Wassim Ballan joins us to talk about the newly-approved coronavirus vaccines for kids aged 5-11 and what parents need to know about them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's Sharper Point Commentary: Fontes Outmaneuvers Brnovich
November 02, 2021 17:05 - 1 minute - 813 KBWith Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich's office questioning former Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes about the 2020 election, Jim Sharpe sees political gamesmanship on both sides. But only one side wins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline - November 2nd, 2021
November 02, 2021 16:33 - 1 minute - 691 KBOn this day in 1983, one thrilling song hit the charts. Take a listen to today's timeline from Steve Zinsmeister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Sharpe's Sharper Point Commentary: Is Holiday Travel Hell Ahead?
November 01, 2021 17:52 - 1 minute - 824 KBJim Sharpe tries to figure out if American Airlines' problems this weekend are a preview of the holiday travel season — while also trying to help the uninitiated figure out "Let's Go Brandon!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for November 1st
November 01, 2021 15:57 - 1 minute - 686 KBBox office smash Titanic came out on November 1st, 1997. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zillow's real estate strategy backfires in Phoenix
November 01, 2021 14:08 - 4 minutes - 2.08 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West discuss Zillow's iBuying failure in Phoenix and what it could mean for the Valley's real estate market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - "Covid Deaths"
October 30, 2021 01:12 - 1 minute - 824 KBEven though he lost a family member to COVID, Jim Sharpe admits that, at times, he acts like the pandemic is over — but one Tempe man's story drives home how far the pandemic really is from being done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for October 29th
October 29, 2021 15:39 - 1 minute - 634 KBMuhammad Ali fought for the first time on October 29th, 1960. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phoenix Police Sergeant Jamie Rothschild
October 29, 2021 15:36 - 5 minutes - 2.71 MBSergeant Jamie Rothschild joins us to talk about his new role focusing on retention as Phoenix Police face a shortage of officers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ron Wolfley, Cardinals Color Commentator
October 29, 2021 15:08 - 3 minutes - 1.68 MBRon Wolfley joins us to break down the Cardinals' first loss of the season and whether or not fans should be worried. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Big border stories
October 29, 2021 15:02 - 3 minutes - 1.56 MBJim Sharpe talks about some big immigration stories, including potential payouts for people separated at the border and how cartels are getting people across the border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - The "Back Again Bandit"
October 28, 2021 16:54 - 1 minute - 825 KBHe's not sure why he robbed banks -- or why the alleged "Back-Again Bandit" would hit the same bank three times — but Jim Sharpe thinks he has a clue why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for October 28
October 28, 2021 16:25 - 1 minute - 644 KBTwo of America's greatest monuments were completed on October 28th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Detour Dan on Thursday Night Football traffic
October 28, 2021 14:52 - 4 minutes - 1.95 MBThe big game will lead to some big delays. Detour Dan joins us to talk about what to expect and how to get around game day traffic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Senator Sinema
October 27, 2021 18:30 - 1 minute - 781 KBJim Sharpe wonders: Do the progressives trying to shame Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema into fully embracing Biden's big spending plans feel any shame for how low they're stooping? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for October 27th
October 27, 2021 16:04 - 1 minute - 659 KBNew York City's subway opened on October 27th, 1904. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brandon Judd, Head of the Border Patrol Council
October 27, 2021 14:20 - 5 minutes - 2.44 MBBrandon Judd joins us to discuss how the Border Patrol plans to deal with a caravan of migrants making its way to the U.S. border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary- Vaccine Mandates in Healthcare
October 26, 2021 19:33 - 1 minute - 811 KBAs someone who lost a family member to COVID, Jim Sharpe says nurses shouldn't feel guilty that the pandemic led to them getting bigger paychecks — that is, as long as they keep coming to work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for October 26th
October 26, 2021 15:24 - 1 minute - 650 KBThe final case of smallpox was discovered on October 26th, 1977. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mesa Mayor John Giles
October 26, 2021 15:15 - 4 minutes - 2.2 MBMesa Mayor John Giles supported a letter urging Senators Sinema and Kelly to support a pathway to citizenship for economic reasons. He joins us to discuss his reasoning and how he thinks it will help fight the current labor shortage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Xylitol, and why some Arizona congressmen want it labeled
October 26, 2021 15:12 - 4 minutes - 1.96 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West talk about Xylitol -- a sugar alcohol that can be dangerous for pets -- and a new bill aiming to make it clearly labeled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Valley is growing
October 26, 2021 15:05 - 3 minutes - 1.76 MBWe know more people are moving to Phoenix, but where are they coming from? Jim Sharpe discusses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could Arizona experience a nursing shortage?
October 26, 2021 12:56 - 4 minutes - 2.22 MBJim Sharpe breaks down what some local doctors are saying about the way vaccine mandates could affect their already light workforce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Remembering Grant Woods
October 25, 2021 19:09 - 1 minute - 886 KBJim Sharpe remembers Grant Woods, the former Arizona Attorney General and former KTAR News host who died unexpectedly at age 67 Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for October 25th
October 25, 2021 15:15 - 1 minute - 636 KBThe iconic Halloween movie franchise emerged from the shadows on October 25th, 1978. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Karie Dozer, former Press Spokesperson for Grant Woods
October 25, 2021 13:59 - 6 minutes - 3.04 MBKarie Dozer joins us to reflect on the passing of Grant Woods and talk about some of her memories of him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cardinals are 7-0
October 25, 2021 13:30 - 3 minutes - 1.82 MBJim Sharpe discusses another win for the undefeated Arizona Cardinals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Road Rage
October 22, 2021 18:18 - 1 minute - 828 KBJim Sharpe says it's not your imagination: we are seeing more road rage in Arizona... but what can we do about it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Sinema Bathroom Protestors
October 21, 2021 22:20 - 1 minute - 818 KBAs ASU Police recommend charges against Sen. Sinema's bathroom protestors, Jim Sharpe says her treatment by progressives should give pause to anyone considering "primarying" her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline October 21st, 2021
October 21, 2021 16:27 - 1 minute - 628 KBOn this day in 2001, some of the biggest names in entertainment came together to honor the fallen victims of 9/11 but... it wasn't exactly perfect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sergeant Natalie Simonick, Phoenix Police
October 21, 2021 14:52 - 4 minutes - 2.21 MBOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Sergeant Natalie Simonick joins us to talk about resources for victims of and witnesses to domestic violence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jayme's story about domestic violence
October 21, 2021 14:17 - 4 minutes - 2.3 MBJayme West and Jim Sharpe talk about a time she witnessed domestic violence and how dangerous these situations are to deal with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest on coronavirus boosters
October 21, 2021 13:43 - 4 minutes - 2 MBJim Sharpe breaks down the latest updates on coronavirus booster approval and when younger kids will be able to get the shot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sinema protesters could face charges
October 21, 2021 13:11 - 3 minutes - 1.87 MBJim Sharpe discusses the potential of charges brought against protesters who confronted Senator Kyrsten Sinema in a bathroom, as well as some political challengers she could face. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Retiring in Arizona
October 20, 2021 17:23 - 1 minute - 819 KBA new list of the best places to retire puts the Valley near the bottom — but Jim Sharpe's not too worried we'll lose out to places higher on the list... like, Lancaster, Penn.?!? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for October 20th
October 20, 2021 17:12 - 1 minute - 633 KBOn this day in 1803 the Louisiana Purchase was finalized. Hear all about it with today's timeline from Steve Zinsmeister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.