Arizona's Morning News
3,561 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 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
The day Uranus was discovered
March 13, 2024 15:45 - 2 minutes - 1.11 MBBack on this day in 1781, Uranus was discovered. Learn more in today's KTAR timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus
Heidi Hommel, KTAR reporter - 48 Hours on the border
March 13, 2024 14:41 - 5 minutes - 4.18 MBAs part of our partnership with ABC 15 we spent 48 hours on the Border. KTAR's Heidi Hommel tells us what she saw.
A rerun of Biden and Trump
March 13, 2024 13:56 - 4 minutes - 3.3 MBWe all love reruns of old tv shows, but would America love a rerun of who to vote for, for president? We discussed a rematch for the White House.
Preston Lord suspects arraigned
March 13, 2024 13:44 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBMany more details are coming to light in the Preston Lord case. We talked all the updates ahead of the suspects court appearances,
The first "Fire Side Chat"
March 12, 2024 15:19 - 2 minutes - 1.13 MBBack on this day in 1933 we heard the first "Fire Side Chat". Learn more in today's KTAR timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.
KTAR's Jim Cross visits the border
March 12, 2024 14:03 - 5 minutes - 4.28 MBKTAR's Senior reporter Jim Cross took a trip down to southeastern Arizona and got a first hand look at the border crisis.
Bobb Cooper, Emma Stone's acting coach from Valley Youth Theater
March 12, 2024 13:31 - 3 minutes - 2.1 MBThe Valley is beaming with pride over Scottsdale native Emma Stone winning an Oscar on Sunday night. But no one is prouder than her acting coach from Valley Youth theater where she got her start, we talked to Bobb Cooper on Arizona's Morning News.
A 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit Japan on this day.
March 11, 2024 15:17 - 2 minutes - 1.18 MBOn this day in 2011, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit Japan, killing around 20,000 people.
Valley native Emma Stone takes home Oscar for 'Best Actress'
March 11, 2024 14:23 - 4 minutes - 3.38 MBEmma Stone took home the Oscar award for 'Best Actress' last night. Stone was born in Scottsdale and performed at the Valley Youth Theatre.
Luxury homes getting pricier
March 11, 2024 14:02 - 5 minutes - 4.07 MBThe Valley's luxury homes are getting more expensive, with more than 20 currently listed at 20 million dollars or above in parts of metro Phoenix.
Phoenix traffic fatalities are on the rise
March 11, 2024 13:24 - 5 minutes - 4.12 MBAs traffic fatalities become more common, the City of Phoenix is looking for solutions.
The day the CD was first presented to the public
March 08, 2024 15:31 - 2 minutes - 980 KBBack on this day in 1979 the world saw the first ever CD. Learn more in today's KTAR timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.
Chuck Todd, NBC Chief political analyst
March 08, 2024 15:27 - 5 minutes - 4.25 MBNBC's Chief political analyst joined the show to talk about Biden's SOTU address. Take a listen!
Tom Sadler, Phoenix Final Four Co-Chair: NCAA comes to State Farm Stadium
March 08, 2024 15:04 - 5 minutes - 4.37 MBThe co-chair of the Phoenix Final Four committee joined Arizona's Morning news, we talked about how much madder "March Madness" will be for the Valley. Take a listen!
The Final Four at State Farm Stadium
March 08, 2024 15:04 - 5 minutes - 4.37 MBThe co-chair of the Phoenix Final Four committee joined Arizona's Morning news, we talked about how much madder "March Madness" will be for the Valley. Take a listen!
Arizona tops a list for least affordable place to buy a home
March 08, 2024 13:24 - 4 minutes - 3.2 MBArizona went from a pretty affordable place to live to, now, one of the 10 LEAST affordable places to buy a house. We discussed, take a listen!
More arrests in the Preston Lord investigation
March 08, 2024 13:02 - 5 minutes - 4.45 MBA 7th suspect has been arrested and charged in the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord. We talked the latest and more from the vigil for the East Valley teen. Take a listen.
It's National Cereal day
March 07, 2024 15:22 - 2 minutes - 1.09 MBBack on this day in 1891, brothers Kellog decided to mess around baking granola. Learn more about the coming about of cereal in today's KTAR timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.
Major update in the Preston Lord case
March 07, 2024 14:26 - 6 minutes - 4.63 MBFour suspects were named in the killing of Preston Lord, we discussed what Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell had to say in last nights press conference. Take a listen to the latest information.
Stacy Pearson, Arizona Political Consultant - Biden's State of the Union address
March 07, 2024 14:01 - 5 minutes - 4.28 MBArizona political consultant Stacy Pearson, the co-founder of Lumen Strategies joined the show to talk about what Biden needs to say during his SOTU address to convince voters he deserves another four years in the White house. Take a listen!
Sharper Point Commentary: Sinema's resignation shows we WANT partisans
March 06, 2024 17:02 - 3 minutes - 2.22 MBDespite all the "firsts" that Sen. Kyrsten delivered to Arizona, Jim Sharpe says her resignation shows that we don't really hate our two-party system -- nor love independents.
Michelangelo was born on this day
March 06, 2024 15:24 - 2 minutes - 1020 KBOn this day in 1475, Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo was born. He is known for works such as the Sistine Chapel and David.
Sharper Point Commentary: Sinema announces she will not seek reelection
March 06, 2024 14:54 - 4 minutes - 3.19 MBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary Jim Sharpe discusses Arizona U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema's decision to no seek reelection in the 2024 elections.
Senator Sinema announces she will not run for reelection
March 06, 2024 13:54 - 5 minutes - 4.14 MBArizona U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema has announced she will not seek reelection in the upcoming election.
Super Tuesday results are in!
March 06, 2024 13:27 - 4 minutes - 2.99 MBYesterday's Super Tuesday results are in, and presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has announced she is dropping out of the race after winning only one state's primary election yesterday.
Brooke Simpson, ASU Political Historian
March 06, 2024 12:26 - 7 minutes - 5.76 MBASU Political Historian Brooke Simpson joins the show to break down yesterday's Super Tuesday results and preview this year's presidential election.
The Boston Massacre happened on this day in 1770
March 05, 2024 15:22 - 2 minutes - 1020 KBLearn more about "the incident on King Street" in today's KTAR's Timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus
Gov. Hobbs vetoes border bill
March 05, 2024 14:25 - 5 minutes - 4.2 MBIs the veto going against what voters want?
Chuck Coughlin, Political Consultant
March 05, 2024 13:11 - 6 minutes - 5.33 MBChuck joins the show to preview Super Tuesday and what it means for Arizona's primary coming up.
Sharper Point Commentary: Try NOT getting brain damaged in 2024's election
March 04, 2024 17:31 - 3 minutes - 2.31 MBJim Sharpe examines the mental state of the nation's oldest first-term presidents (Trump and Biden) -- and what their race to be president again is doing to the mental state of voters.
Happy Birthday to Happy Birthday!
March 04, 2024 15:25 - 2 minutes - 1.1 MBOn this day in 1924, the "Happy Birthday" song appeared in print fo the first time. Learn more about it in today's KTAR timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.
Paul Luna, Helios Education Foundation - Community Spotlight
March 04, 2024 15:21 - 6 minutes - 5.31 MBIn this month's Community Spotlight we recognize Helios Education Foundation for their effort to accelerate progress in early literacy across Arizona.
Most expensive Arizona communities
March 04, 2024 13:55 - 5 minutes - 4.15 MBWhat are the most expensive communities in Arizona according to home value?
The day "old faithful" became a national park
March 01, 2024 15:25 - 2 minutes - 1.15 MBOn this day in 1872, Yellowstone became the first official National park in the entire world. Learn more with today's KTAR timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.
Road rage murder suspect on the run
March 01, 2024 15:04 - 5 minutes - 4.02 MBA road rage suspect, indicted for shooting and killing an 8-year-old girl is on the loose. How was he able to get away? We talk about it...take a listen.
Chuck Todd, NBC Political Analyst
March 01, 2024 14:49 - 5 minutes - 4.52 MBChuck Todd tells us his thoughts on if Kari Lake is finally being embraced by mainstream republicans. Take a listen!
Trump's legal troubles and the presidential election
March 01, 2024 14:39 - 5 minutes - 3.82 MBKTAR Legal analyst and host Barry Markson weighed in on the pending decisions by judges in regards to Donald Trump's criminal cases and how they could effect the presidential election. Take a listen!
Sharper Point Commentary: Why is homelessness rising?
February 29, 2024 16:12 - 3 minutes - 2.53 MBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary Jim Sharpe wonders why there has been a drastic rise in homelessness in the state, especially over the last three years.
William Perry, nonprofit organization 'This Must Be the Place'
February 29, 2024 14:25 - 7 minutes - 5.82 MBAs the Extra Innings Festival hits Tempe this weekend William Perry with nonprofit organization 'This Must Be the Place' will be attending- but not for the music. The group works to spread awareness of drug usage at music festivals.
Valerie Johnson, Rotten Rottie Rescue
February 29, 2024 13:33 - 5 minutes - 4.55 MBOur Paw Pics winner of the month is Timmy the Cat from Laveen! Plus, Valerie Johnson from Rotten Rottie Rescue joins us to talk about how the rescue helps to save animals.
President Biden and former president Trump set to visit the border today
February 29, 2024 13:03 - 6 minutes - 5.08 MBBoth President Biden and former president Trump are set to visit the Texas border today. Plus, new legislation that could change how Arizona's border opperates.
Sharper Point Commentary: Are Trump and Biden "Border Buddies?"
February 28, 2024 16:50 - 3 minutes - 1.85 MBSince Donald Trump and Joe Biden will both be on the border on Thursday, Jim Sharpe sees potential to make a "buddy movie." Or... maybe not.
When two brains became one
February 28, 2024 15:24 - 2 minutes - 1.16 MBBack on this day in 2013, scientist combined two brains into one. Learn more about it in today's KTAR timeline.
Poll-a-palooza
February 28, 2024 15:17 - 5 minutes - 4.42 MBA couple of new polls shine a light on how voters feel about Donald Trump's legal troubles and how young voters feel about Trump in general. We talked about them on Arizona's morning news.
Stan Barnes, Former AZ State Senator - Political Consultant
February 28, 2024 15:07 - 7 minutes - 5.5 MBAn Arizona political consultant tells us why he thinks Gen-Z loves Trump.
Sharper Point Commentary: Stopping wrong-way killers
February 27, 2024 16:49 - 3 minutes - 2.21 MBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary Jim Sharpe discusses how to stop wrong-way drivers on Valley freeways.
The first Mardi Gras was held on this day
February 27, 2024 15:37 - 2 minutes - 1.19 MBOn this day in 1837 the first Mardi Gras was celebrated in New Orleans.
String of Scottsdale burglaries linked to international crime ring
February 27, 2024 14:25 - 5 minutes - 3.95 MBA string of burglaries in Scottsdale have been linked to international crime ring. How can you protect your home and possessions?
Possible merger between Kroger and Albertsons
February 27, 2024 13:58 - 5 minutes - 4.16 MBHow could a merger between Kroger and Albertsons affect Arizonans? Attorney General Kris Mayes thinks it will cause food prices to rise.
Lisa Glow, Central Arizona Shelter Services
February 27, 2024 13:24 - 5 minutes - 4.37 MBLisa Glow, CEO of C.A.S.S., joins the show to talk new shelter funding and if unhoused people are returning to the Zone.