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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What the Executive Order for businesses means for Arizona
March 08, 2021 13:32 - 3 minutes - 1.75 MBJim Sharpe discusses Governor Doug Ducey's Executive Order expanding capacity for businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Arizona "Q-Anon Shaman" interviewed
March 05, 2021 17:41 - 2 minutes - 988 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on a recent interview where Jacob Chansley discusses storming the Capitol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 5th
March 05, 2021 15:22 - 1 minute - 579 KBThe Boston Massacre took place on March 5th, 1770. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Arizona goes back to school
March 04, 2021 19:16 - 2 minutes - 983 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the Governor's executive order to reopen schools for in-person learning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 4th
March 04, 2021 15:52 - 1 minute - 622 KBA day with no President? It may have happened on March 4th, 1849. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona schools reopening
March 04, 2021 14:16 - 3 minutes - 1.71 MBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the Executive Order from Governor Doug Ducey ordering in-person instruction to resume this month in Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Enrollment in Arizona schools after coronavirus
March 03, 2021 19:14 - 2 minutes - 987 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the ways school enrollment has changed during coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 3rd
March 03, 2021 15:18 - 1 minute - 591 KBHellen Keller met the teacher who changed her life on March 3rd, 1887. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Could Spring Break be a super spreader?
March 02, 2021 17:31 - 1 minute - 947 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on Arizona's improving coronavirus numbers and whether or not we'll see another spike soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 2nd
March 02, 2021 16:02 - 1 minute - 637 KBIt's an iconic sports feat: Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game on March 2nd, 1962. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Santa Cruz County Sheriff David Hathaway
March 02, 2021 14:25 - 5 minutes - 2.5 MBSheriff David Hathaway joins us with what he's seeing on the U.S./Mexico border and how things have changed under President Biden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Are we emerging from our Covid-19 caves?
March 01, 2021 19:38 - 1 minute - 920 KBAfter a weekend of great weather, sporting events and dropping coronavirus metrics, could we all be finally emerging from our coronavirus hibernations? Sharpe explains how vaccinations, brought on by capitalist competition, could be the reason why! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for March 1st
March 01, 2021 15:19 - 1 minute - 660 KBYellowstone became the first U.S. National Park on March 1st, 1872. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The coronavirus relief bill
March 01, 2021 14:18 - 3 minutes - 1.8 MBJim Sharpe looks at some of the details of the current coronavirus relief bill, plus the next one that could already be on its way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - How is Arizona's economy recovering?
February 26, 2021 16:52 - 1 minute - 976 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts coronavirus relief and how Arizona's economy is recovering from the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for February 26th
February 26, 2021 15:17 - 1 minute - 631 KBUnarmed teen Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman on February 26th, 2012. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - State Superintendent says schools are safe to reopen
February 25, 2021 19:17 - 1 minute - 949 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on Kathy Hoffman saying Arizona schools can safely reopen with coronavirus mitigation strategies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for February 25th
February 25, 2021 16:20 - 1 minute - 589 KBPhoenix officially became a city on February 25th, 1881. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Maricopa County's elections results audited again
February 24, 2021 17:52 - 2 minutes - 988 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on whether or not the latest audit of Maricopa County's election results will change any minds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for February 24th
February 24, 2021 15:20 - 1 minute - 614 KBSomething for Arizonans to be proud of: when we officially became a territory on February 24th, 1863. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - The coronavirus relief bill
February 23, 2021 17:45 - 1 minute - 922 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on some extra items that may be holding back coronavirus relief money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for February 23rd
February 23, 2021 16:25 - 1 minute - 579 KBThis KTAR Timeline will have you seeing double. Learn all about the first time an adult mammal was cloned on February 23rd, 1997. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Spring training tickets sell out
February 22, 2021 17:54 - 1 minute - 918 KBWith Spring Training coming back (in a different way) Jim Sharpe talks about just how fast those tickets sold out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for February 22nd
February 22, 2021 16:41 - 1 minute - 592 KBThis KTAR Timeline is hole-in-one! The game of golf came to America on February 22nd, 1888. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - What leadership looks like
February 19, 2021 16:57 - 1 minute - 959 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on examples of good - and bad - leadership we've seen this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for February 19th
February 19, 2021 15:25 - 1 minute - 642 KBThe worst crocodile disaster in history (yes, really) happened on February 19th, 1945. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Detour Dan on the "Year of the Road Trip"
February 19, 2021 14:39 - 4 minutes - 2.03 MBWith 2021 being called the "Year of the Road Trip," Detour Dan joins us to talk about how Arizona highways will be affected by construction and how to prepare for a trip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fans in the stands at Chase Field
February 19, 2021 13:53 - 3 minutes - 1.47 MBJim Sharpe talks about fans being allowed to watch the Diamondbacks again this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Immigrants in Arizona won't be tested for coronavirus
February 18, 2021 17:16 - 1 minute - 953 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on a new policy at the southern border that could affect Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for February 18th
February 18, 2021 15:18 - 1 minute - 590 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister talks about the discover of Pluto on February 18th, 1930. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Why you shouldn't worry about vaccine delays
February 17, 2021 19:00 - 1 minute - 950 KBJim Sharpe discusses why coronavirus vaccines being delayed by winter storms shouldn't be a big deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for February 17th
February 17, 2021 15:34 - 1 minute - 635 KBSteve Zinsmeister tells us about one of the first superheros, who came onto the scene on February 17th, 1936. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Biden on schools
February 17, 2021 14:46 - 2 minutes - 1.05 MBJim Sharpe discusses the confusing suggestions for schools coming from the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Some kids heading back to classrooms
February 16, 2021 17:43 - 1 minute - 877 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on kids and teachers returning to schools, and how long it will be until everyone is on board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for February 16th
February 16, 2021 15:17 - 1 minute - 637 KBEver wondered why we say "God bless you" when someone sneezes? Steve Zinsmeister breaks down the history of the term, coined on February 16th, 600. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are coronavirus vaccines being given equally?
February 16, 2021 14:34 - 3 minutes - 1.43 MBJim Sharpe discusses whether or not coronavirus vaccines are being distributed fairly in Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spring Training 2021
February 15, 2021 14:30 - 3 minutes - 1.44 MBJeremy Foster and Jeff Munn discuss what to expect from Spring Training this year with coronavirus restrictions in place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for February 15th
February 15, 2021 14:21 - 1 minute - 574 KBThe longest dream ever recorded happened on February 15th, 1967. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bree Shields, Military Caregiver
February 15, 2021 14:11 - 3 minutes - 1.86 MBBree Shields is a military caregiver and the Arizona Fellow for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. She shares her story and the struggles facing caregivers in tough situations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Roberts, ABC Political Analyst
February 15, 2021 14:01 - 4 minutes - 2.07 MBSteve Roberts joins us to discuss the aftermath of Donald Trump's acquittal and what it means for Arizona's Democratic senators. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Arizona's vaccine situation
February 12, 2021 17:33 - 2 minutes - 980 KBWith Valentine's Day weekend on the horizon, Jim Sharpe discusses what he'd love: more coronavirus vaccines for Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for February 12th
February 12, 2021 15:15 - 1 minute - 608 KBFormer President Bill Clinton was acquitted on February 12th, 1999. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Abrams, ABC News Senior Legal Analyst
February 12, 2021 14:40 - 3 minutes - 1.51 MBDan Abrams joins us to discuss the legal arguments being made during the second impeachment of Former President Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Difficulties with Arizona's vaccination process
February 11, 2021 19:14 - 1 minute - 967 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on some of the struggles vulnerable populations are having with receiving the coronavirus vaccine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for February 11th
February 11, 2021 15:24 - 1 minute - 600 KBA very unusual event happened on February 11th, 2013: for the first time in centuries, a Pope resigned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike O'Neil, KTAR Political Expert
February 11, 2021 14:36 - 5 minutes - 2.37 MBMike O'Neil joins us to discuss new developments in the impeachment trial of Former President Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peoria Police provide update on Amber Alert situation
February 10, 2021 17:24 - 3 minutes - 1.68 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West get an update on the Amber Alert situation last night that left the child's mother dead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Day 1 of Trump impeachment hearings
February 10, 2021 16:55 - 1 minute - 930 KBJim Sharpe gave his thoughts on how the first day of impeachment hearings went yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for February 10th
February 10, 2021 15:21 - 1 minute - 617 KBTom and Jerry - the famous cartoon duo who have spent decades at each others' throats - debuted on February 10th, 1940. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharper Point Commentary - Vaccines are the gift Arizona needs
February 09, 2021 17:26 - 1 minute - 949 KBAs Valentines Day approaches, Jim Sharpe gives his thoughts on what our state could really use from our federal partners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.