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.
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KTAR Timeline for October 1st
October 01, 2021 15:26 - 1 minute - 616 KBDid Babe Ruth really point to the bleachers before hitting a homerun? Today's KTAR Timeline goes into the controversy surrounding the iconic slugger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brianda Martinez, Arizona State Fair
October 01, 2021 15:22 - 2 minutes - 1020 KBBrianda shocked Jayme with at least one food option at this year's State Fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cardinals Week 4 Preview with Dan Bickley of 98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station
October 01, 2021 12:36 - 5 minutes - 2.6 MBDan talked to us about what the Cardinals need to do in order to exorcise some LA-sized football demons on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Kyrsten Sinema in the national spotlight
September 30, 2021 22:00 - 1 minute - 822 KBIt seems like everybody's talking about Democratic U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona. Jim Sharpe says she's smart to not pay no mind to the Democrats talking about her in not-so-glowing terms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for September 30th
September 30, 2021 15:58 - 1 minute - 627 KBOn September 30, 1960...America met The Flinstones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Robinson, Father of Missing Valley Man
September 30, 2021 14:32 - 4 minutes - 2.16 MB24-year-old Daniel Robinson was last seen in Buckeye on June 23rd. This morning, David Robinson updated us on the search for his son. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad Garrett, ABC News Crime & Terrorism Analyst
September 30, 2021 13:38 - 4 minutes - 1.92 MBBrad weighs in on a pair of high-profile missing people cases, including one involving a Geologist from the Valley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - New Arizona crime statistics
September 29, 2021 18:03 - 1 minute - 840 KBDisturbing new crime stats have Jim Sharpe worried that focusing on Gabby Petito may lead to us missing a tragedy next door — that we could've helped prevent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for September 29th
September 29, 2021 15:18 - 1 minute - 623 KBOn September 29th, 1916, an American business magnate became the first-ever billionaire in the U.S. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald Trump Endorses Kari Lake
September 29, 2021 14:03 - 3 minutes - 1.81 MBWe discussed the potential impact the former President's endorsement will have on Kari Lake's bid to become the next governor of Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - The race to be Arizona Governor
September 28, 2021 19:10 - 1 minute - 821 KBJim Sharpe has a message for the leading candidates to be Arizona's next governor — and it's all about measuring their messaging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for September 28th
September 28, 2021 15:51 - 1 minute - 634 KBThe first color TV was sold on September 28th, 1951. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Barry Markson, Valley Legal Expert
September 28, 2021 14:21 - 3 minutes - 1.76 MBBarry explains why an Arizona judge struck down the state law banning mask mandates & if there's a legal path forward for those who support the ban. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - The Cardinals go 3-0
September 27, 2021 19:07 - 1 minute - 801 KBJim Sharpe is excited that the Arizona Cardinals are 3-0 to start the season ... but he's also a realist who knows the Cards' version of Baby Yoda can't levitate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for September 27th
September 27, 2021 16:03 - 1 minute - 647 KBOn September 27, 2004, a lot of real-life late-night drama began on NBC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Traffic Trends in the Valley
September 27, 2021 13:55 - 3 minutes - 1.44 MBNew numbers suggest traffic on Valley freeways remains well below pre-pandemic levels. Our in-house traffic "doctor" Detour Dan explains what he's seeing on a day-in, day-out basis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How is COVID impacting Arizona?
September 27, 2021 13:26 - 3 minutes - 1.71 MBJim & Jayme discuss the latest numbers, a Phoenix Suns star's bout with the virus, and Governor Ducey doubling down on his school mask mandate ban. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - An audit of the audit?
September 24, 2021 17:35 - 1 minute - 826 KBJim Sharpe is worried that he put a crazy idea into the heads of the people who continue to believe Donald Trump won the 2020 Election in Maricopa County. And he's sorry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for September 24th
September 24, 2021 15:58 - 1 minute - 631 KBA "finger-lickin' good" chicken joint opened its first restaurant on September 24, 1952 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bill Gates, Maricopa Accounty Supervisor
September 24, 2021 15:37 - 4 minutes - 1.91 MBSupervisor Bill Gates joins us to react to the leaked report of the Maricopa County vote audit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - What goes up, must come down
September 23, 2021 16:35 - 1 minute - 838 KBThe law of physics known as "what goes up, must come down" certainly applied to an Arizona astronaut's SpaceX trip — but Jim Sharpe is dubious about its application to real estate prices and the election audit in Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for September 23rd
September 23, 2021 15:16 - 1 minute - 616 KBOn September 23, 1962, The Jetsons flew into people's living rooms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Super Immunity & Vaccine Mandate Lawsuits
September 23, 2021 14:28 - 3 minutes - 1.42 MBWe react to a local doctor's take on "super-immunity" from COVID-19 & discuss the possibility of vaccine mandate-related lawsuits against companies who require employees to get vaccinated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hopeful News on Home Prices
September 23, 2021 14:14 - 3 minutes - 1.69 MBHome prices rose a whole lot over the past year, but at least one report reveals hopeful news for potential homebuyers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Sian Proctor, Space-X Mission Pilot
September 23, 2021 14:03 - 5 minutes - 2.61 MBYou can't miss this interview with the South Mountain Community College professor about her recent three-day voyage into orbit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Senator Mark Kelly flies under the media's radar
September 22, 2021 18:45 - 1 minute - 816 KBHe survived flying fighter jets and spacecraft — but Jim Sharpe's worried U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly may not survive being kidnapped by Washington politics. When will he stop flying under the media's radar? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for September 22nd
September 22, 2021 15:17 - 1 minute - 623 KBRoss, Rachel, Chandler, Phoebe & Joey burst into Prime Time on September 22, 1994. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates
September 22, 2021 15:13 - 5 minutes - 2.67 MBSupervisor Gates reacts to fellow Supervisor Steve Chucri's surprise announcement that he's resigning his post. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shrinking COVID Numbers
September 22, 2021 15:11 - 4 minutes - 2 MBWe're starting to see a decline in hospitalizations and case numbers in Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Donald Trump's influence continues in Arizona
September 21, 2021 18:09 - 1 minute - 840 KBJim Sharpe thinks it's sad that Republicans don't need to tell the many positive truths about Trump in order to receive his endorsement - but they need to go big on his fibs... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for September 21st
September 21, 2021 15:55 - 1 minute - 587 KBA prehistoric monument in England was purchased on September 21, 1915. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Arizonans Feel about Vaccines
September 21, 2021 15:52 - 3 minutes - 1.66 MBThis morning we reacted to a new poll revealing how Arizonans feel about vaccines as well as the job Governor Ducey is doing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Danny Seiden, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President & CEO
September 21, 2021 15:51 - 3 minutes - 1.74 MBThis morning we talked to one of the state's top business leaders about the northern and southern borders reopening to vaccinated international travelers in November and found out what's the biggest threat to Arizona's booming economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crisis at the Border in Texas
September 21, 2021 15:49 - 3 minutes - 1.7 MBWe discussed claims that Border Patrol agents on horses were striking Haitian migrants with whips near Del Rio, Texas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Alister Adel returns to the job
September 20, 2021 18:25 - 1 minute - 825 KBWas Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel's decided to leave rehab and head back to work. Was that a wise decison? Jim Sharpe says... it depends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for September 20th
September 20, 2021 15:53 - 1 minute - 617 KBThe U.S. War on Terror was declared on September 20, 2001. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cards Win Thrilling Home Opener
September 20, 2021 14:12 - 3 minutes - 1.82 MBJim & Jayme attended the Arizona Cardinals exciting (and perhaps lucky) win over the Minnesota Vikings & described the atmosphere inside State Farm Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Home Values in the Suburbs
September 20, 2021 13:32 - 3 minutes - 1.8 MBWe all know home prices in the Valley are rising, but at least one reason why they're going up so much in the outlying areas may surprise you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - "Biden border blackout"
September 17, 2021 18:42 - 1 minute - 816 KBThings are bad enough on the border that Jim Sharpe is wondering if the White House is attempting a "Biden border blackout" of the news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for September 17th
September 17, 2021 15:23 - 1 minute - 642 KBSiamese twins were successfully separated on September 17, 1953. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona Jobs Recovery
September 17, 2021 15:22 - 3 minutes - 1.59 MBJim & Jayme react to a new report showing Arizona has recovered all of the private sector jobs that were lost during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cardinals Week 2 Preview with Vince Marotta of 98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station
September 17, 2021 12:43 - 4 minutes - 2.2 MBWe asked Vince if he thinks Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson is really treating Sunday's matchup against his former team as "any other game" & will JJ Watt have a big game in the Cardinals home opener? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Alistair Adel enters treatment
September 16, 2021 20:40 - 1 minute - 814 KBThe Maricopa County Democratic Party is calling for Republican County Attorney Alistair Adel to resign while she's in treatment. Jim Sharpe says they may be playing politics — but also thinks a life away from politics could save her life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for September 16th
September 16, 2021 15:24 - 58 seconds - 503 KBAn iconic American car company was founded on September 16, 1908. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kelly Townsend, Arizona State Senator
September 16, 2021 15:18 - 6 minutes - 3.22 MBJim & Jayme pressed Sen. Townsend for her use of Nazi imagery while tweeting about the vaccine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona AG vs. President Biden Part 2
September 16, 2021 15:15 - 3 minutes - 1.45 MBJim & Jayme had more reaction to Arizona's lawsuit against the Biden Administration's vaccine mandate after Attorney General Mark Brnovich spoke with KTAR. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Could more Californians come to Arizona?
September 15, 2021 20:00 - 1 minute - 824 KBCalifornia's recall election may cause lots of dissatisfied conservatives to head east to Arizona. Jim Sharpe says we should welcome them — with a few, very important, exceptions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Search continues for missing Glendale teen 2 years after disappearance
September 15, 2021 15:33 - 1 minute - 739 KBToday marks two years since Alicia Navarro, who was 14 at the time, went missing from her Glendale home. KTAR's Griselda Zetino has been following this story from the very beginning and brings us the latest developments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for September 15th
September 15, 2021 15:27 - 1 minute - 631 KBIf you want to learn more about what happened on September 15, 1997...Google it...or listen to today's KTAR Timeline with Steve Zinsmeister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maricopa County Attorney Takes Leave of Absence
September 15, 2021 13:32 - 4 minutes - 1.99 MBJim & Jayme react to the County Attorney Allister Adel not notifying the public of her leave of absence for health problems, including alcohol abuse until nearly two weeks after it began. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.