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 March 31st
March 31, 2021 16:00 - 1 minute - 610 KBArizona got its very own baseball team on March 31st, 1998. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wildfire season preview
March 31, 2021 14:07 - 4 minutes - 1.89 MBWhat can we expect from the monsoon and wildfire season this year? KTAR Senior Reporter Jim Cross joins us to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Remembering the Navajo Code Talkers
March 30, 2021 18:28 - 2 minutes - 999 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on some real-life heroes he admires - and their legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 30th
March 30, 2021 15:28 - 1 minute - 590 KBThe U.S. purchased Alaska on March 30th, 1867. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Biggs, Arizona Congressman
March 30, 2021 14:35 - 5 minutes - 2.74 MBAndy Biggs joins us with his thoughts on the surge of immigrants at the border, addressing the issues with Democrats and if he plans to run for the Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vaccine Passports
March 30, 2021 14:16 - 2 minutes - 1.38 MBIf you don't want to wear masks, are you willing to get vaccinated and carry a passport? Jim Sharpe discusses one idea for how to return to normal from coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Arizona seeing positive coronavirus numbers
March 29, 2021 18:47 - 1 minute - 971 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on low coronavirus numbers in Arizona and how people are responding to them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 29th
March 29, 2021 15:17 - 1 minute - 572 KBSteve Zinsmeister is going way back in history to March 29th, 845, when the Vikings sacked Paris, France. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are Arizonans still masking up?
March 29, 2021 14:43 - 3 minutes - 1.75 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West discuss how the state is looking after reopening from coronavirus last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Todd Ellerin, Infectious Disease Expert
March 29, 2021 13:47 - 3 minutes - 1.86 MBDr. Todd Ellerin joins us to discuss if it's too soon to reopen Arizona as the coronavirus pandemic continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Reactions to Arizona reopening
March 26, 2021 16:52 - 1 minute - 977 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on what Arizona reopening will mean for the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 26th
March 26, 2021 15:17 - 1 minute - 653 KBVladmir Putin was elected as President of Russia on March 26th, 2000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Danny Zelisko, Concert Promoter
March 26, 2021 13:40 - 5 minutes - 2.38 MBDanny Zelisko joins us with his thoughts on where the live events industry is headed after coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Arizona's new dating app law
March 25, 2021 19:44 - 2 minutes - 984 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on a new bill signed into law about dating apps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 25th
March 25, 2021 18:50 - 1 minute - 561 KBColor television came on the scene on March 25th, 1954. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema
March 25, 2021 15:46 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MBSenator Kyrsten Sinema joins us to talk about issues at the Southern border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Valley of the Sun vs Silicone Valley
March 24, 2021 23:24 - 1 minute - 970 KBWith big tech companies starting to find a home in a new valley, could the Valley of the Sun but the new Silicone Valley? Jim Sharpe brings you his Shaper Point Commentary today on why he hopes business is the only this big companies are bringing to the Grand Canyon State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 24th
March 24, 2021 16:02 - 1 minute - 670 KBAnd incredible fall and an unlikely survival. It happened on March 24th, 1944. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Chucri, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
March 24, 2021 15:38 - 3 minutes - 1.77 MBSteve Chucri discusses the possibility of Maricopa County re-examining its face mask mandate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Some people are waiting on the coronavirus vaccine
March 23, 2021 18:02 - 2 minutes - 984 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on people wanting to wait to get the coronavirus vaccine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Arizona is handling a surge at the border
March 23, 2021 16:52 - 3 minutes - 1.43 MBJim Sharpe discusses the latest news from the U.S./Mexico border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 23rd
March 23, 2021 15:34 - 1 minute - 655 KBGoing up! Steve Zinsmeister tells you all about the elevator, introduced on March 23rd, 1857. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Craig Jackson of Barrett-Jackson
March 23, 2021 14:35 - 5 minutes - 2.47 MBCraig Jackson joins us to discuss the car show and auction, plus how it'll be different because of the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - "UFOs"
March 22, 2021 23:16 - 2 minutes - 1010 KBWhat that in the sky? Not Superman but maybe... the super natural? Jim Sharpe takes a look at Unidentified Flying Objects with today's Sharper Points Commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 22nd
March 22, 2021 16:07 - 1 minute - 618 KBThe Stamp Act, one of the catalysts of the American Revolution, was introduced on March 22nd, 1765. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More Arizona kids go back to school
March 22, 2021 14:10 - 3 minutes - 1.74 MBKTAR Senior Reporter Jim Cross joins us live from a Phoenix school returning to in-person learning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Dannels, Sheriff of Cochise County
March 19, 2021 16:48 - 4 minutes - 2.31 MBCochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels talks to Arizona's Morning News about joining Governor Ducey on the border in Douglas today, and why he says it's a crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline March 19th
March 19, 2021 15:16 - 1 minute - 687 KBDo you know the controversy over the location of 1993 Super Bowl? Well it was stripped away on this day in history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wendy Sills, Operations Manager at Dog House Diner in Anthem
March 19, 2021 15:07 - 3 minutes - 1.77 MBOpening a restaurant is tough enough but throw in a pandemic and you've got a whole other ball game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Is there a "crisis" at the border?
March 18, 2021 17:37 - 2 minutes - 987 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the situation at the border and how to refer to it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 18th
March 18, 2021 15:59 - 1 minute - 607 KBA massive art heist with some strange circumstances happened on March 18th, 1990. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Shootings and crisis counselors
March 17, 2021 22:46 - 2 minutes - 989 KBJim Sharpe discusses two shootings yesterday and discusses the arguments for and against increasing counselors in the police force. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 17th
March 17, 2021 15:55 - 1 minute - 568 KBAn ordinary object that you probably take for granted: the rubber band. It was patented on March 17th, 1845. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Trials for coronavirus vaccines for kids
March 16, 2021 18:04 - 1 minute - 961 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the possibility of coronavirus vaccines for kids See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 16th
March 16, 2021 17:56 - 1 minute - 603 KB3... 2... 1... LIFTOFF! Learn about the launch of the first liquid-fueled rocket on March 16th, 1926. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex Castellanos, DC Insider and ABC News Political Analyst
March 16, 2021 13:30 - 4 minutes - 2.29 MBAlex Castellanos join us to discuss what's happening at the southern border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Allowing visitors in care homes
March 15, 2021 16:42 - 2 minutes - 982 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on one change he'd like to see made to coronavirus restrictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 15th
March 15, 2021 15:22 - 1 minute - 644 KBGangter movie classic The Godfather came out on March 15th, 1972. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Funari, KTAR Employee
March 15, 2021 14:42 - 4 minutes - 2.06 MBNick Funari joins us with his story about getting his mother into a care home during coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whitney Tomczyk, Teacher at Caurus Academy in Anthem
March 15, 2021 14:07 - 4 minutes - 2.07 MBWhitney Tomczyk joins us to talk about what the last year has been like as a teacher during coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - The most striking image of the pandemic
March 12, 2021 17:00 - 1 minute - 964 KBJeff Munn gives his parts on something from the early days of the pandemic that stuck out to him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 12th
March 12, 2021 15:19 - 1 minute - 670 KBCrack open an ice cold bottle and listen to today's KTAR Timeline about Coca-Cola, first sold on March 12th,1894. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - One year of Covid-19
March 11, 2021 22:58 - 2 minutes - 984 KBSo much has changed in the past year since the coronavirus pandemic began. Jim Sharpe takes a look back and forward with today's Sharper Point Commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 11th
March 11, 2021 16:58 - 1 minute - 605 KBA massive earthquake devastated Japan on March 11th, 2011. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Arizona educators receive tools to combat bias
March 10, 2021 17:40 - 2 minutes - 983 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts about direction given to Arizona educators and whether or not they'll actually be effective is stopping bias among kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 10th
March 10, 2021 16:21 - 1 minute - 600 KBIt's an everyday part of life now, but it was a marvel back then: the first telephone call was made on March 10th, 1876. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - New CDC guidelines offer hope
March 09, 2021 18:10 - 1 minute - 930 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the new CDC guidelines for people vaccinated for coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 9th
March 09, 2021 16:30 - 1 minute - 667 KBThe worlds best-known doll debuted on March 9th, 1959. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Questions about race
March 08, 2021 18:30 - 1 minute - 978 KBJim Sharpe discusses some news stories from the weekend and the questions they raise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 8th
March 08, 2021 15:17 - 1 minute - 598 KBA strange mystery that has yet to be solved: the disappearance of Malaysian Flight 370 on March 8th, 2014. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.