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 April 21st
April 21, 2021 15:23 - 1 minute - 600 KBThe King of Rock scored his first big hit on April 21st, 1956. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Michael Crow, ASU President
April 21, 2021 14:53 - 5 minutes - 2.4 MBDr. Michael Crow joins us to talk about vaccine passports, the Sun Devils' upcoming season and how the pandemic has affected his university. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Governor Ducey declares state of emergency at the southern border
April 21, 2021 14:51 - 3 minutes - 1.55 MBJim Sharpe discusses the Governor's latest actions on the border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Masks in schools
April 20, 2021 19:06 - 2 minutes - 997 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the fight over facemasks in Arizona schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for April 20th
April 20, 2021 15:37 - 1 minute - 590 KBA massive environmental disaster that went on for months began on April 20th, 2010. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Allergies and coronavirus
April 20, 2021 14:08 - 3 minutes - 1.69 MBAre those coronavirus symptoms? They actually might just be allergies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Arizona prisoners could get out of jail early
April 19, 2021 19:28 - 2 minutes - 999 KBJim Sharpe looks at a possible bill that could be a big win for Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for April 19th
April 19, 2021 15:42 - 1 minute - 628 KBThe "Shot Heard 'Round the World" kicked off the American Civil War and changed history on April 19th, 1775. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How long will we be wearing masks?
April 19, 2021 15:41 - 3 minutes - 1.67 MBJim Sharpe takes a look at the numbers and some suggestions for mask wearing during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - The future of coronavirus in Arizona
April 16, 2021 17:35 - 1 minute - 972 KBWhat's next for Arizona as the coronavirus pandemic slows down? Jim Sharpe gives his thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for April 16th
April 16, 2021 15:31 - 1 minute - 645 KBAn impressive celebration of Charlie Chaplin's birthday happened on April 16th, 2017. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will you need a coronavirus booster shot?
April 16, 2021 15:25 - 4 minutes - 2.3 MBJim Sharpe discusses the possibility of a coronavirus booster shot in the near future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kimberly Yee, State Treasurer
April 16, 2021 15:06 - 4 minutes - 2.21 MBKimberly Yee joins us to discuss 529 Savings Plans, which give a chance for kids to have money saved up for future education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Senior Reporter Jim Cross
April 16, 2021 13:29 - 3 minutes - 1.61 MBDrought conditions are serious in Arizona. What could it mean for wildfire season? Senior Reporter Jim Cross has all the details See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Arizona bill on opt-in LGBTQ education
April 15, 2021 18:53 - 2 minutes - 992 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on a bill that would allow parents to opt in or out of LGBTQ content in their children's' education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for April 15th
April 15, 2021 16:07 - 1 minute - 600 KBJackie Robinson made history and broke the MLB's color barrier on April 15th, 1947. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego
April 15, 2021 16:03 - 6 minutes - 2.94 MBCongressman Ruben Gallego joins us to discuss the new date set for U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - When is it too hot to cut off utilities?
April 14, 2021 18:29 - 1 minute - 978 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the debate over guaranteeing electricity due to the heat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for April 14th
April 14, 2021 15:16 - 1 minute - 645 KBAn infamous moment in American history: President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14th, 1865. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Sports gambling in Arizona
April 13, 2021 19:50 - 2 minutes - 1020 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on sports gambling in Arizona and why some people are opposed to it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jake Adams with Southwest Human Development
April 13, 2021 15:00 - 5 minutes - 2.55 MBIn this KTAR Community Spotlight, Jim Sharpe and Jayme West talk to Jake Adams about the work they do at Southwest Human Development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich
April 13, 2021 14:35 - 5 minutes - 2.69 MBMark Brnovich joins us to discuss his new immigration lawsuit against the Biden administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine paused
April 13, 2021 14:05 - 2 minutes - 1.32 MBJim Sharpe discusses the Johnson and Johnson vaccine rollout being paused after several extremely rare instances of blood clots, and what it means for the coronavirus vaccine supply in Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - The "hot topic" of vaccine passports
April 12, 2021 18:39 - 2 minutes - 989 KBJim Sharpe takes a look at the issue of vaccine passports, and whether or not they're even an issue at all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brnovich vs. Biden
April 12, 2021 16:18 - 3 minutes - 1.65 MBJim Sharpe discusses Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich's new lawsuit on the border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for April 12th
April 12, 2021 15:58 - 1 minute - 628 KBHarvard scientists patented an... animal? It happened on April 12th, 1988. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - A Valley teacher fulfills her space dream
April 09, 2021 18:15 - 1 minute - 974 KBJim Sharpe talks about Dr. Sian Proctor, who was selected to be an astronaut for an upcoming SpaceX flight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Sian Proctor, future SpaceX astronaut
April 09, 2021 16:03 - 5 minutes - 2.49 MBDr. Sian Proctor joins us to talk about her upcoming trip to space and what it feels like to fulfill her lifelong dream of being an astronaut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for April 9th
April 09, 2021 15:35 - 1 minute - 648 KBThe Astrodome, an innovative and iconic sports stadium, opened on April 9th, 1965. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - The Biden administration on gun control
April 08, 2021 18:59 - 1 minute - 978 KBWill new attempts at gun control have any real effect? Jim Sharpe gives his thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for April 8th
April 08, 2021 16:37 - 1 minute - 638 KBA home run record was shattered on April 8th, 1974. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marc Victor, Defense Attorney
April 08, 2021 14:42 - 4 minutes - 2.15 MBMarc Victor joins us with a look at gun legislation and how it could change under the Biden administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - "Mask Jerks"
April 07, 2021 19:17 - 2 minutes - 1020 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on two different views on wearing face masks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for April 7th
April 07, 2021 15:19 - 1 minute - 632 KBThe world's longest python was discovered on April 7th, 2016. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey
April 07, 2021 15:07 - 20 minutes - 9.28 MBGovernor Doug Ducey joins Arizona's Morning News for an exclusive interview to talk about coronavirus, the border, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave Cawley, Host of the COLD Podcast
April 07, 2021 13:53 - 3 minutes - 1.86 MBDave Cawley joins us with a preview of Season 2 of the COLD Podcast and the cold case it's based on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - How coronavirus hit non-profits
April 06, 2021 17:46 - 1 minute - 974 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on how non-profit organizations in Arizona have been affected by the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for April 6th
April 06, 2021 16:04 - 1 minute - 662 KBA bizarre tax in Russia was lifted on April 6th, 1722. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
State Representative Bret Roberts
April 06, 2021 14:32 - 5 minutes - 2.53 MBRepresentative Bret Roberts joins us to talk about his new bill about businesses and the coronavirus vaccine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jennifer Purcell, Alliance of Arizona Non-Profits
April 06, 2021 13:46 - 4 minutes - 2.09 MBJennifer Purcell joins us to discuss how non-profits in Arizona have fared during the past year of the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The future of Arizona's State Fair
April 05, 2021 15:41 - 1 minute - 800 KBJeff Munn gives his thoughts on whether or not the State Fair's move this year will be permanent, and if it is, what to do with the old fairgrounds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for April 5th
April 05, 2021 15:35 - 1 minute - 620 KBA miraculous story of survival came to a happy end on on April 5th, 1943. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Cara Christ, Director of Arizona's State Health Department
April 05, 2021 15:15 - 4 minutes - 2.33 MBDr. Cara Christ joins us with the latest on coronavirus vaccines in Arizona and what new vaccination sites will look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Could some businesses require a vaccine to enter?
April 02, 2021 17:48 - 1 minute - 975 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on an Arizona bill regarding vaccinations for businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for April 2nd
April 02, 2021 15:16 - 1 minute - 734 KBA legendary out-of-this-world film hit the big screen on April 2nd, 1968. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travis Laird, Regional VP of Robert Half in Phoenix
April 02, 2021 14:52 - 3 minutes - 1.61 MBTravis Laird joins us to discuss what the job market looks like right now for both employers and employees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Arizona election audits continue
April 01, 2021 18:30 - 1 minute - 972 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on another audit of the state's 2020 election results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coronavirus outlook for Arizona
April 01, 2021 16:13 - 4 minutes - 1.98 MBKTAR Senior Reporter Jim Cross joins us with what one vaccination site looks like today, and Jim Sharpe and Jayme West discuss what the future of the pandemic looks like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for April 1st
April 01, 2021 16:02 - 1 minute - 649 KBTech giant Apple started in a garage on April 1st, 1976. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Arizona bounces back from coronavirus
March 31, 2021 19:15 - 2 minutes - 1010 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on some positive economic numbers in Arizona and how they could be affected by coronavirus relief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.