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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What counts as a coronavirus death?
August 25, 2020 18:47 - 1 minute - 901 KBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe gives his thoughts on how coronavirus deaths are recorded and what that means for how we view the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeff Flake, Former Republican U.S. Senator from Arizona
August 25, 2020 16:52 - 4 minutes - 2.14 MBFormer Senator Jeff Flake explained to Arizona's Morning News why he's voting for a Democratic Presidential candidate for the first time in his life, and why he believes another 4 years of President Trump would do irreparable damage to the conservative movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex Castellanos on the RNC
August 25, 2020 12:31 - 3 minutes - 1.67 MBDC Insider and ABC News Political Analyst Alex Castellanos joins us to talk about the first night of the Republican National Convention, the GOP's direction, and former Arizona Senator Jeff Flake supporting Biden over Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What we can learn from Kellyanne Conway stepping away from politics
August 24, 2020 17:55 - 1 minute - 909 KBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe gives his thoughts on White House Council Kellyanne Conway and her husband George Conway leaving politics for the good of their family. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Arizona universities restart as coronavirus continues
August 24, 2020 14:16 - 3 minutes - 1.5 MBJim Sharpe discusses universities reopening for classes, and wonders if off-campus partying will end up shutting things down again. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for August 21st
August 21, 2020 15:24 - 1 minute - 626 KBIt's an invention that's helped you avoid using your brain too much: the calculator! Steve Zinsmeister tells us about the Personal Adding Machine, patented on August 21st, 1888. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Congressman Greg Stanton on the DNC, mask mandates and more
August 21, 2020 14:06 - 4 minutes - 1.95 MBCongressman Greg Stanton joins us to discuss the Democratic National Convention, his thoughts on mask mandates, and financial assistance for people struggling because of coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Chuck Todd on the effectiveness of a remote Democratic Convention
August 21, 2020 13:34 - 4 minutes - 1.92 MBNBC News Political Director Chuck Todd joins us to talk about the Democratic National Convention and whether the changes due to coronavirus helped or hurt the event. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Should bars be allowed to reopen despite coronavirus?
August 20, 2020 19:42 - 1 minute - 894 KBShould bars be allowed to reopen during the pandemic? Jim Sharpe gives his thoughts in today's Sharper Point Commentary. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
KTAR's Chad Benson on the DNC and Thom Brennaman's on-air slur
August 20, 2020 12:32 - 4 minutes - 2.25 MBChad Benson joins us with his thoughts on the DNC and sports broadcaster Thom Brennaman's on-air slur that puts his career in jeopardy. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Fears surrounding the coronavirus vaccine
August 19, 2020 19:32 - 1 minute - 952 KBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe discusses why some people may be reluctant to get vaccinated for coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
APS asks customers to use less power during record heat
August 19, 2020 13:52 - 3 minutes - 1.55 MBJim Sharpe discusses APS asking customers to use less power as we go through one of the hottest summers on record, but there is a reason for the request. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Could coronavirus cancel college classes?
August 18, 2020 19:16 - 1 minute - 899 KBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe looks at some instances of coronavirus spikes at college campuses and whether or not classes will continue during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Tim Harrison with Phoenix Children's Hospital
August 18, 2020 15:41 - 1 minute - 862 KBTim Harrison joins us to discuss the KTAR Give-A-Thon for Phoenix Children's Hospital. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for August 18th, 2020
August 18, 2020 15:27 - 1 minute - 613 KBIt's cloudy with a chance of a KTAR Timeline! Steve Zinsmeister looks back at the first televised weather map on August 18th, 1926. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Give-A-Thon for PCH, Sammy's story
August 18, 2020 14:36 - 3 minutes - 1.69 MBDetour Dan introduces Sammy, a teenager with big dreams who fought cancer at Phoenix Children's Hospital. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Give-A-Thon for PCH, Sadie's story
August 18, 2020 14:34 - 3 minutes - 1.64 MBJim Sharpe introduces the story of Sadie, who survived a risky surgery performed by the doctors at Phoenix Children's Hospital. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Colleges struggle with coronavirus outbreaks
August 18, 2020 14:01 - 3 minutes - 1.84 MBJim Sharpe wonders if colleges will be able to operate during the pandemic without being able to control what students do outside the classroom. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Alex Castellanos on Trump's visit to Arizona and the Democratic National Convention
August 18, 2020 12:35 - 3 minutes - 1.83 MBDC Insider and ABC News Political Analyst Alex Castellanos joins us to talk about today's visit from the President and night one of the Democratic National Convention. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Is Congress ignoring people struggling through coronavirus?
August 17, 2020 18:53 - 1 minute - 890 KBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe wonders if Congress returning to address issues with the USPS is leaving Americans struggling with unemployment in the dust. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Give-A-Thon for PCH, Quinn's story
August 17, 2020 16:52 - 3 minutes - 1.55 MBDetour Dan introduces the story of Quinn, who wouldn't have the life she has now without Phoenix Children's hospital. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Reporter Jim Cross on kids returning to school
August 17, 2020 15:16 - 3 minutes - 1.67 MBKids are heading to in-person classes today in the Queen Creek Unified School District. KTAR Reporter Jim Cross joins Arizona's Morning News live from the scene. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Give-A-Thon for PCH, Mayzie's story
August 17, 2020 14:23 - 3 minutes - 1.57 MBJayme West continues the Give-A-Thon for Phoenix Children's Hospital and introduces the story of Mayzie, who was a patient at PCH. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Congress returns to address USPS issues
August 17, 2020 14:16 - 4 minutes - 1.88 MBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on Congress returning from recess to deal with USPS issues, but neglecting coronavirus relief legislation. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Give-A-Thon for PCH, Keaton's story
August 17, 2020 13:11 - 5 minutes - 2.7 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West kick off this year's Give-A-Thon for Phoenix Children's Hospital and hear about Keaton, one of the kids whose life has been changed by PCH. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Are the guidelines for businesses and schools fair?
August 14, 2020 17:53 - 1 minute - 867 KBOn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe wonders if the guidelines for businesses and schools to reopen in the coronavirus pandemic are unequal. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for August 14th
August 14, 2020 15:36 - 1 minute - 629 KBSteve Zinsmeister chronicles the end of World War II on August 14th, 1945. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Doctor Cara Christ, AZDHS Director
August 14, 2020 15:22 - 7 minutes - 3.65 MBDoctor Cara Christ, the Director of the Arizona Department of Heath Services joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss benchmarks for reopening school and businesses, whether or not she's comfortable with kids in classrooms, and more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Arizonans waited for unemployment while the interim head of DES got paid
August 13, 2020 18:33 - 1 minute - 858 KBIn today's Sharper Point, Jim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the interim head of the Department of Economic Security getting paid while Arizonans waited for unemployment payments. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Steve Carlston of Mesa Sunsplash on their lawsuit against Governor Ducey
August 13, 2020 14:34 - 3 minutes - 1.6 MBMesa Sunsplash General Manager Steve Carlston joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss their lawsuit against Governor Ducey's closure of water parks because of Covid-19. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Landlords sue Governor Doug Ducey
August 13, 2020 13:03 - 3 minutes - 1.46 MBJim Sharpe discusses another lawsuit against Governor Ducey's coronavirus response. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
What the statistics say about kids and coronavirus
August 12, 2020 18:39 - 1 minute - 898 KBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe looks at the information about children spreading coronavirus and whether or not we should be worried about it. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Ron Wolfley on college football
August 12, 2020 13:26 - 4 minutes - 2.3 MBCollege football seasons around the country are being delayed. What does that mean for schools, atheletes, and the national psyche? Ron Wolfley of 98.7 Arizona's Sports Station joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Will the rally to reopen schools accomplish what they want?
August 11, 2020 19:17 - 1 minute - 900 KBIn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe wonders if getting kids back to in-person school will have the results advocates are hoping for. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Tom Perez, Chairman of the Democratic National Party
August 11, 2020 19:12 - 6 minutes - 3 MBTom Perez joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss Arizona's Senate race and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Can we help fight the summer heat?
August 10, 2020 18:58 - 1 minute - 876 KBOn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe discusses the heat island in Phoenix and why it might be making our summers worse. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
ABC15's Dave Biscobing on Brady List police officers
August 10, 2020 15:39 - 4 minutes - 1.97 MBABC15's Dave Biscobing joins us with what he's learned regarding police being hired in other departments after being fired elsewhere. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Laptop drive to help students learning from home
August 10, 2020 14:16 - 3 minutes - 1.69 MBMany Arizona kids are learning from home, and they need technology to keep attending classes remotely. Todd Sanders with the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce joins Arizona's Morning News with a way you can help. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Reporter Jim Cross on record heat in Arizona
August 10, 2020 13:51 - 3 minutes - 1.86 MBKTAR Reporter Jim Cross joins us to discuss the record-breaking summer heat and dismal outlook for a monsoon. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
More than 500 ASU employees call on the university to delay reopening
August 10, 2020 13:17 - 4 minutes - 1.99 MBJim Sharpe discusses why ASU employees don't want to return to in-person learning as coronavirus continues See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Jim Sharpe's coronavirus experience
August 07, 2020 17:51 - 1 minute - 871 KBOn today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe discusses his coronavirus scare and what the testing and quarantining experience was like. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Timeline for August 7th
August 07, 2020 15:33 - 1 minute - 659 KBToday's KTAR Timeline is a home run! Steve Zinsmeister discusses the record broken by Barry Bonds on August 7th, 2007, and why it's so controversial. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Kate Hursh, mother of 12 dealing with online learning
August 07, 2020 14:51 - 5 minutes - 2.55 MBValley mom Kate Hursh joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss her experience with the challenges of online learning as the mother of 12 adopted and foster children. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Laptop drive gives you a chance to help students learning from home
August 06, 2020 15:24 - 3 minutes - 1.49 MBJayme West and Jeff Munn discuss a local laptop driving helping provide students learning remotely with the tech they need. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
AIA Executive Director David Hines on the return of high school sports
August 06, 2020 14:41 - 4 minutes - 1.93 MBDavid Hines, Executive Director of the Arizona Interscholastic Association, joins Arizona' Morning News to discuss their plan to resume high school sports in the fall as coronavirus continues to spread. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
KTAR Reporter Jim Cross on Arizona's continuing "Nonsoon"
August 06, 2020 13:19 - 3 minutes - 1.55 MBKTAR Reporter Jim Cross joins us to talk about the disappointing monsoon season and what it could mean for the state. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
The mail-in voting debate
August 06, 2020 13:05 - 3 minutes - 1.81 MBJeff Munn and Jayme West discuss mail-in voting and the controversies about it brought up by the President. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Valley Political Expert Stan Barnes recaps Arizona's primary election
August 05, 2020 17:51 - 3 minutes - 1.84 MBValley Political Expert Stan Barnes joins Arizona's Morning News to break down the results of Arizona's primary election and what it means for the general election in November. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Brian Morgenstern, White House Deputy Director of Communications
August 05, 2020 14:37 - 4 minutes - 2.24 MBWhite House Deputy Director of Communications Brian Morgenstern joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about today's meeting between Governor Ducey and President Trump and the fight against coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Arizona Department of Health Services Director, Doctor Cara Christ
August 04, 2020 15:34 - 10 minutes - 4.95 MBDoctor Christ told us when to expect guidance on safely reopening schools for in-class learning, as well as why fitness centers need to remain closed for now. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.