Arizona's Morning News
3,734 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 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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Episodes
David Gonzalez, US Marshal for the District of Arizona
September 17, 2020 19:04 - 3 minutes - 1.8 MBDavid Gonzalez joins us with information about the shooting of a security guard at a Phoenix courthouse earlier this week, as well as to discuss being in law enforcement in 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Morgan Ortagus, U.S. State Department Spokesperson
September 17, 2020 13:05 - 5 minutes - 2.49 MBMorgan Ortagus joins us to discuss cross-border travel, U.S. relations with China, and Middle East peace deals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are the police under attack?
September 16, 2020 18:02 - 1 minute - 884 KBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe shares his thoughts on the shooting of a security guard at a Phoenix courthouse yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Ben Carson, Housing and Urban Development Secretary
September 16, 2020 14:51 - 4 minutes - 2.31 MBDr. Ben Carson joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss housing assistance during and after the pandemic, as well as the possibility of a coronavirus vaccine in the near future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brandon Tatum, Former Tucson Police Officer
September 16, 2020 14:43 - 3 minutes - 1.85 MBBrandon Tatum joins us to discuss the shooting of a security guard outside a Phoenix courthouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phoenix Union High School District to remain online-only through 2020
September 15, 2020 20:03 - 1 minute - 899 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on a Valley high school district deciding not to open schools for the rest of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Hogan, Personal Finance Expert
September 15, 2020 13:44 - 4 minutes - 2.11 MBChris Hogan joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss money issues that have only gotten worse during coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Protestors gather outside hospital after shooting of police officers
September 14, 2020 18:34 - 1 minute - 861 KBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the message being sent by protestors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Remembering 9/11
September 11, 2020 18:10 - 1 minute - 931 KBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe looks back on the September 11th attacks 19 years later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for September 11th
September 11, 2020 15:20 - 1 minute - 652 KBSteve Zinsmeister looks back at the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Former White House Press Secretary
September 11, 2020 14:47 - 4 minutes - 2.27 MBSarah Huckabee Sanders joins us with her experiences as the White House Press Secretary, as well as her thoughts on alleged comments by President Trump and the 2020 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ron Wolfley previews the Cardinals' first game
September 11, 2020 13:19 - 5 minutes - 2.51 MBCardinals Color Commentator Ron Wolfley joins us with his thoughts on the 2020 NFL season and what to expect from the Cardinals ahead of their first game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ASU will continue health protocols even after coronavirus
September 10, 2020 17:55 - 1 minute - 907 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the possibility of ASU continuing policies of monitoring student health even when the pandemic has passed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona Congressman Greg Stanton on behalf of the Biden campaign
September 10, 2020 15:49 - 5 minutes - 2.41 MBCongressman Greg Stanton joins us to discuss when Joe Biden will make a campaign appearance in Arizona, the presidential candidate's opinions on police funding, and recently-released comments by President Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senate Candidate Mark Kelly on endorsements from Republicans and debates
September 10, 2020 15:33 - 6 minutes - 2.88 MBDemocratic Senate Candidate Mark Kelly joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss the potential for a nationally-televised debate between him and Republican opponent Martha McSally, as well as recent endorsements he received from Republicans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New audio released of President Trump on coronavirus
September 10, 2020 13:13 - 3 minutes - 1.84 MBNew audio of President Trump saying he downplayed the severity of coronavirus is causing controversy, but Jim Sharpe says the President said as much publicly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#UnMaskArizona and other opposition to face masks
September 09, 2020 18:14 - 1 minute - 914 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the reasons behind anti-mask sentiment during the coronavirus pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs on #UnMaskArizona
September 09, 2020 16:21 - 6 minutes - 2.96 MBCongressman Andy Biggs joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss his recent social media opposition to wearing face masks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR's Chad Benson on the November election and the mask debate
September 09, 2020 13:18 - 5 minutes - 2.43 MBChad Benson joins us to discuss Arizona's role in the November election and recent opposition to wearing face masks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex Castellanos on political "bombshell" stories
September 08, 2020 12:33 - 4 minutes - 1.94 MBDC Insider and ABC News Political Analyst Alex Castellanos joins us to discuss a controversial story about President Trump's comments regarding the military, as well as whether Joe Biden's public appearances will help or hurt him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Movies are back
September 07, 2020 17:18 - 3 minutes - 1.48 MBAfter months of inactivity because of coronavirus, a blockbuster movie released this weekend. Jeff Munn takes a look at what else movie theaters are playing now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This weekend's heat may have an upside
September 04, 2020 18:27 - 1 minute - 883 KBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe wonders if the record breaking heat will keep people indoors during the holiday instead of spreading coronavirus at get-togethers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Hamrick on the jobs report and our economic outlook
September 04, 2020 15:49 - 4 minutes - 1.99 MBMark Hamrick with Bankrate joins us to discuss the economy as it continues to struggle through coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for September 4th
September 04, 2020 15:27 - 1 minute - 579 KBManhattan probably looked a little different when it was discovered on September 4th, 1609. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Not all school districts offering the option of hybrid learning
September 04, 2020 14:22 - 3 minutes - 1.5 MBJim Sharpe wonders why the school district he lives in isn't doing hybrid learning, and what it will take to get to that model. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck Todd on this week's political controversies
September 04, 2020 14:13 - 3 minutes - 1.87 MBMeet the Press Moderator Chuck Todd joins us to talk about alleged comments by President Trump and Nancy Pelosi's controversial decision to go to a salon despite pandemic restrictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ASU professor goes against the university's coronavirus guidelines
September 03, 2020 17:59 - 1 minute - 928 KBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe give his thoughts on an ASU professor who isn't concerned with following health guidelines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Kelly and Martha McSally negotiating debates
September 03, 2020 14:31 - 4 minutes - 1.94 MBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on disagreements between the two Arizona Senate candidates when it comes to debate terms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
High school sports can resume in Arizona with restrictions
September 03, 2020 14:03 - 3 minutes - 1.72 MBKTAR Reporter Jim Cross joins us to break down new rules by the Arizona Interscholastic Association that could allow high school sports to kick off during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Proposed APS rate hike could come at a bad time
September 02, 2020 18:49 - 1 minute - 875 KBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the possibility of a rate hike for APS customers during the hottest summer on record and a coronavirus-caused recession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pollster Mike Noble on election commercials in Arizona
September 02, 2020 14:39 - 4 minutes - 2.3 MBMike Noble with OH Predictive Insights joins us with a look at ad spending in Arizona as we approach the November election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is delaying in-person education a political issue?
September 01, 2020 17:53 - 1 minute - 903 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on whether or not protests against restarting in-person classes are politically motivated rather than being focused on health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Reporter Jim Cross on the heat and fire danger
September 01, 2020 14:13 - 3 minutes - 1.53 MBKTAR Reporter Jim Cross joins us to talk about Arizona's brutal summer and lackluster monsoon season that put us in greater risk of wildfires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Governor Doug Ducey on businesses during the pandemic
September 01, 2020 13:37 - 3 minutes - 1.7 MBJim Sharpe talks about why he supports the Governor shutting down businesses that don't comply with coronavirus restrictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex Castellanos on Trump vs. Biden
September 01, 2020 13:16 - 4 minutes - 2.02 MBDC Insider and ABC News Political Analyst Alex Castellanos joins us to talk about how recent events are affecting the November election and how the two candidates are presenting themselves on the campaign trail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Renters and homeowners are struggling to make payments during coronavirus
August 31, 2020 17:51 - 1 minute - 899 KBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe breaks down the numbers showing just how hard Arizonans have been hit by coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New employment campaign for the deaf and hard of hearing community
August 31, 2020 14:04 - 4 minutes - 2.02 MBSherri Collins, Executive Director of the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, joins us to talk about a new campaign aiming to improve employment opportunities for the deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Reporter Jim Cross on Valley bars shut down because of coronavirus restrictions
August 31, 2020 13:32 - 4 minutes - 2.05 MBJim Cross joins Arizona's Mornings News to talk about the bars that lost their liquor licenses over the weekend for not complying with health protocols. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does halting sports take away athletes' platform for change?
August 28, 2020 18:36 - 1 minute - 897 KBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe wonders if athletes are losing out on their platforms by boycotting games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck Todd recaps the RNC
August 28, 2020 16:27 - 3 minutes - 1.76 MBNBC News Political Director Chuck Todd joins us to look back on the Republican National Convention and what it means for the 2020 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for August 28th
August 28, 2020 15:48 - 1 minute - 645 KBA famous speech that is still meaningful decades later was given on August 28th, 1963. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stan Barnes on the RNC
August 28, 2020 15:38 - 4 minutes - 1.9 MBValley Political Consultant Stan Barnes joins us to wrap up RNC week and talk about how it could impact the November election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona Congresswoman Debbie Lesko on the RNC
August 28, 2020 13:33 - 4 minutes - 1.88 MBArizona Congresswoman Debbie Lesko joins us to discuss the Republican National Convention after seeing it in-person last night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When will teachers feel safe returning to schools?
August 27, 2020 18:16 - 1 minute - 894 KBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe wonders if meeting school reopening guidelines will be enough for teachers to feel safe returning to the classroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Allister Adel on charging protesters, DUI home detention program and more
August 27, 2020 14:21 - 4 minutes - 2.09 MBMaricopa County Attorney Allister Adel joins us to discuss a variety of topics, including the process of charging protesters and a new program to deal with DUI drivers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ABC's Jim Ryan on Hurricane Laura
August 27, 2020 13:34 - 2 minutes - 1.31 MBABC Reporter Jim Ryan joins us live with his firsthand account of Hurricane Laura as it hits the Gulf Coast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KTAR's Chad Benson on hurricanes and the RNC
August 27, 2020 12:35 - 4 minutes - 2.29 MBChad Benson joins us to discuss the biggest news stories of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can ASU pull off reopening during the pandemic?
August 26, 2020 17:28 - 1 minute - 862 KBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe looks at ASU's low coronavirus testing rate and wonders if they can maintain it as coronavirus continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some Arizona movie theaters reopening this week
August 26, 2020 14:39 - 3 minutes - 1.59 MBJim Sharpe talks about the movie theaters planning to reopen with some changes because of coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arizona woman's speech at the RNC pulled because of tweet
August 26, 2020 14:17 - 2 minutes - 1.4 MBJim Sharpe recaps night two of the Republican National Convention and discusses how a retweet by an Arizona mother of a fallen officer led to her speech being cancelled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.