Arizona's Morning News
3,734 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 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
Gyms and Swimming Pools Reopen in Arizona
May 13, 2020 15:20 - 3 minutes - 1.52 MBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on going to the pool in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
KTAR's Chad Benson on Arizona's Stay at Home Order Lifted
May 13, 2020 12:48 - 4 minutes - 2.27 MBChad Benson joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss the next phase of the state's reopening and yesterday's press conference with Governor Doug Ducey.
Sharper Point Commentary for May 12th, 2020
May 12, 2020 18:30 - 1 minute - 869 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the difficulties facing people unemployed during the coronavirus pandemic.
KTAR Timeline for May 12th, 2020
May 12, 2020 15:17 - 1 minute - 675 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back at a deadly virus that came to America on May 12th, 2014.
Nick Alexopoulos, Owner of Two Brothers Kitchen in Anthem
May 12, 2020 13:36 - 4 minutes - 2 MBNick Alexopoulos joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about the process of reopening his restaurant in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sharper Point Commentary for May 11th, 2020
May 11, 2020 17:44 - 1 minute - 872 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on some counterproductive practices he's seen at restaurants dealing with coronavirus restrictions.
KTAR Reporter Jim Cross on Restaurants Reopening
May 11, 2020 15:40 - 3 minutes - 1.61 MBKTAR Reporter Jim Cross joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss what he's seen this morning at a newly reopened restaurant.
KTAR Timeline for May 11th, 2020
May 11, 2020 15:22 - 1 minute - 659 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on when Minnesota became a state on May 11th, 1858.
Sharper Point Commentary - May 8th, 2020
May 08, 2020 19:09 - 1 minute - 866 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the "coronavirus complacency" we could see with loosening restrictions.
KTAR Timeline - May 8th, 2020
May 08, 2020 15:49 - 1 minute - 586 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on the final Beatles album, released on on May 8th, 1970.
Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Deputy Secretary of DHS
May 08, 2020 14:16 - 5 minutes - 2.54 MBKen Cuccinelli joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss the United States' relationship with Mexico during the coronavirus pandemic.
Chuck Todd, NBC News Political Director and "Meet the Press" Moderator
May 08, 2020 14:04 - 3 minutes - 1.69 MBChuck Todd joins us to discuss the newest economic developments including this morning's unemployment numbers.
Sharper Point Commentary - May 7th, 2020
May 07, 2020 18:17 - 1 minute - 891 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on some of the things set to reopen soon in Arizona.
KTAR Timeline - May 7th, 2020
May 07, 2020 15:20 - 1 minute - 672 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister covers an... interesting theory as to why the dinosaurs may have gone extinct that was released on May 7th, 2012.
Glenn Hamer, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chief
May 07, 2020 14:09 - 3 minutes - 1.73 MBGlenn Hamer joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss Arizona's economic recovery from coronavirus and new job numbers that illustrate just how hard the pandemic has hit the country.
Sharper Point Commentary - May 6th, 2020
May 06, 2020 19:03 - 1 minute - 875 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the tradeoffs in dealing with coronavirus.
KTAR Timeline - May 6th, 2020
May 06, 2020 15:18 - 1 minute - 578 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on the end of hit TV comedy Friends on May 6th, 2004.
Coronavirus Models Don't Offer a "Good" Option
May 06, 2020 14:18 - 3 minutes - 1.52 MBJim Sharpe breaks down coronavirus models and the tradeoffs that come with them.
KTAR's Chad Benson on POTUS Visit
May 06, 2020 12:33 - 5 minutes - 2.36 MBChad Benson joins Arizona's Morning News with his thoughts on yesterday's Presidential visit to Arizona.
Sharper Point Commentary - May 5th, 2020
May 05, 2020 18:12 - 1 minute - 895 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on Doug Ducey's press conference yesterday.
KTAR Timeline - May 5th, 2020
May 05, 2020 15:25 - 1 minute - 589 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back at an NBA superstar who was almost a Phoenix Sun on May 5th, 1969.
What Will Arizona's Reopening Look Like?
May 05, 2020 14:45 - 3 minutes - 1.79 MBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on how restaurants and other businesses will operate when the state reopens and whether or not any customers will come.
Sharper Point Commentary - May 4th, 2020
May 04, 2020 17:34 - 1 minute - 893 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on an Arizona Sheriff choosing not to enforce the Governor's stay-at-home order.
KTAR Timeline - May 4th, 2020
May 04, 2020 15:17 - 1 minute - 613 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on the construction of the Panama Canal, which began on May 4th, 1904.
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb
May 04, 2020 14:17 - 4 minutes - 2.3 MBSheriff Mark Lamb joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss his decision to not enforce extended stay-at-home orders in Arizona.
Murder Hornets?
May 04, 2020 13:41 - 3 minutes - 1.48 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West discuss yet another crazy news story in 2020.
Deaths in Long-Term Care Facilities
May 04, 2020 13:37 - 3 minutes - 1.63 MBJim Sharpe looks at shocking numbers showing how prevalent coronavirus is in long-term care facilities.
Sharper Point Commentary - May 1st, 2020
May 01, 2020 17:29 - 1 minute - 858 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on Costco's new policy requiring shoppers to wear masks.
KTAR Timeline - May 1st, 2020
May 01, 2020 16:14 - 56 seconds - 482 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on the first appearance of Batman on May 1st, 1939.
Joe Biden Addresses Sexual Assault Allegations
May 01, 2020 14:12 - 3 minutes - 1.57 MBJim Sharpe reacts to former Vice President and presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden addressing the sexual assault allegations against him, and discusses what this could mean for his campaign.
Chuck Todd, NBC Political Director and Meet the Press Moderator on Joe Biden Allegations
May 01, 2020 13:34 - 3 minutes - 1.79 MBChuck Todd joins us to discuss the sexual assault allegations against prospective Democratic nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden.
Sharper Point Commentary - April 30th, 2020
April 30, 2020 18:14 - 1 minute - 840 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on Governor Doug Ducey's modified stay-at-home order and what that could mean for business owners.
KTAR Timeline - April 30th, 2020
April 30, 2020 15:39 - 1 minute - 623 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back at George Washinton's inauguration on April 30th, 1789.
Sharper Point Commentary - April 29th, 2020
April 29, 2020 18:32 - 1 minute - 852 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on one possibility for the baseball season as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Mark Kelly, Arizona Senate Candidate and Former Astronaut
April 29, 2020 16:38 - 4 minutes - 2.1 MBMark Kelly joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss his thoughts on reopening Arizona and his thoughts on Joe Biden as the presumptive nominee for the Democratic party.
KTAR Timeline - April 29th, 2020
April 29, 2020 15:22 - 1 minute - 629 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on the Los Angeles Riots that began on April 29th, 1992.
KTAR's Chad Benson on Reopening Arizona
April 29, 2020 12:31 - 4 minutes - 1.95 MBChad Benson joins Arizona's Morning News with reaction to how Arizona businesses are faring during the coronavirus and how he expects Governor Ducey to deal with reopening the state.
Sharper Point Commentary - April 28th, 2020
April 28, 2020 17:25 - 1 minute - 874 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on how coronavirus could affect the entire globe.
KTAR Timeline - April 28th, 2020
April 28, 2020 15:21 - 1 minute - 542 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on when Muhammad Ali refused to be inducted into the U.S. Army on April 28th, 1967.
Rick Seaney, Travel Expert with FareCompare.com on Travel After Coronavirus
April 28, 2020 14:02 - 4 minutes - 1.91 MBRick Seaney joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss how travel will change in the wake of coronavirus.
Alex Castellanos, DC Insider and ABC Political Analyst on Coronavirus
April 28, 2020 12:30 - 4 minutes - 2.13 MBAlex Castellanos joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss whether the White House briefings are hurting or helping the President, as well as how Biden is campaigning during the coronavirus.
Sharper Point Commentary - April 27th, 2020
April 27, 2020 17:45 - 1 minute - 877 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on how education has adjusted during the coronavirus pandemic and how school could change in the future.
New Coronavirus Study May Offer Economic Hope
April 27, 2020 16:06 - 4 minutes - 1.9 MBJim Sharpe reacts to new Stanford study suggesting that saving lives and reopening the economy could go hand-in-hand.
KTAR Timeline - April 27th, 2020
April 27, 2020 15:59 - 1 minute - 624 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on the beginning of construction on the Freedom Tower on April 27th, 2006.
Dr. Simone Wildes, Infections Disease Specialist on Coronavirus
April 27, 2020 12:53 - 5 minutes - 2.63 MBDr. Simone Wildes joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss potential treatments for coronavirus and when she would recommend reopening the state.
Sharper Point Commentary - April 24th, 2020
April 24, 2020 15:24 - 1 minute - 824 KBJeff Munn gives his thoughts on a relic of the past making a comeback during the coronavirus.
KTAR Timeline - April 24th, 2020
April 24, 2020 15:21 - 1 minute - 662 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on the attack of the Trojan Horse, which is said to have happened on April 24th, 1184 B.C.
How the Summer Weather Will Affect Your Quarantine
April 24, 2020 14:44 - 2 minutes - 1.39 MBJeff Munn and Jayme West talk about the rising temperatures in Arizona and how summer weather will affect your quarantine.
Could the Heat Kill the Coronavirus?
April 24, 2020 14:39 - 3 minutes - 1.64 MBJeff Munn discusses new data showing that heat and sunlight may play a part in beating Covid-19.
Chuck Todd, NBC Political Director and Meet the Press Moderator on Coronavirus Relief
April 24, 2020 13:05 - 4 minutes - 2.13 MBChuck Todd joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss the newest round of relief funding and what it will mean for the country as the coronavirus pandemic continues.