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
Ron Wolfley, Cardinals Color Analyst on the NFL Draft
April 24, 2020 12:38 - 4 minutes - 1.99 MBRon Wolfley joins us to discuss last night's NFL Draft and what it means for the Cardinals.
Sharper Point Commentary - April 23rd, 2020
April 23, 2020 16:32 - 1 minute - 798 KBJeff Munn gives his thoughts on the phrase some people don't seem to want to say during the coronavirus: "I don't know."
KTAR Timeline - April 23rd, 2020
April 23, 2020 16:28 - 1 minute - 593 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on the first YouTube video, uploaded on April 23rd, 2005.
When Will the Stay-at-Home Order be Lifted?
April 23, 2020 15:49 - 2 minutes - 1.11 MBJeff Munn discusses the difficult decision of when to reopen Arizona.
Detour Dan on Traffic During the Coronavirus
April 23, 2020 13:22 - 3 minutes - 1.44 MBDetour Dan joins Arizona's Morning News with what he's seeing on the roads lately and what it means in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sharper Point Commentary - April 22nd, 2020
April 22, 2020 17:48 - 1 minute - 872 KBJim Sharpe goes over the good, bad and funny of coronavirus news.
KTAR Timeline - April 22nd, 2020
April 22, 2020 15:51 - 1 minute - 630 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on a massive bank robbery that took place right here in Arizona on April 22nd, 1981.
Dave Ramsey on Financial Health During the Coronavirus
April 22, 2020 14:24 - 6 minutes - 2.98 MBDave Ramsey joins Arizona's Morning News with tips on how to weather the storm of a global pandemic.
Patrick Graham of the Nature Conservancy in Arizona
April 22, 2020 13:59 - 4 minutes - 2.12 MBPatrick Graham joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about the Nature Conservancy's work on Earth Day 2020.
Good, Bad, and Funny Coronavirus Stories
April 22, 2020 12:30 - 6 minutes - 2.9 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West cover a variety of coronavirus stories from around the globe.
Sharper Point Commentary - April 21st, 2020
April 21, 2020 18:36 - 1 minute - 830 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the etiquette of wearing face masks.
KTAR Timeline - April 21st, 2020
April 21, 2020 15:40 - 1 minute - 668 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on the release of the King's first gold record on April 21st, 1956.
KTAR Reporter Taylor Kinnerup on Yesterday's Protest to Reopen Arizona
April 21, 2020 14:22 - 4 minutes - 2.13 MBKTAR Reporter Taylor Kinnerup joins Arizona's Morning News with what she saw firsthand at the protest to reopen the Arizona economy that took place yesterday at the Capitol.
Hogan Gidley, White House Deputy Press Secretary
April 21, 2020 13:55 - 5 minutes - 2.74 MBDeputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss the President calling for a halt to immigration, the economic implications of that decision, and protests calling for reopening the economy.
KTAR Reporter Jim Cross on AZ Pandemic Poll
April 21, 2020 12:51 - 3 minutes - 1.57 MBKTAR Reporter Jim Cross joins us to discuss a new poll covering how Arizonans feel about different issues during the coronavirus pandemic.
Sharper Point Commentary - April 20th, 2020
April 20, 2020 18:03 - 1 minute - 860 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the argument to reopen the economy as the coronavirus pandemic.
KTAR Timeline - April 20th, 2020
April 20, 2020 15:20 - 1 minute - 672 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back at the worst environmental disaster in history, and it happened on April 20th, 2010.
Protests Call for Reopening Arizona's Economy
April 20, 2020 14:23 - 3 minutes - 1.6 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West discuss protests against keeping Arizona's economy closed as the coronavirus pandemic continues, and examine some of the economic difficulties causing people to want the economy reopened.
Where is the Coronavirus?
April 20, 2020 14:02 - 3 minutes - 1.72 MBJim Sharpe discusses new data detailing which surfaces harbor the virus and which you don't have to worry about as much.
Glenn Hamer, President and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Coronavirus
April 20, 2020 13:22 - 4 minutes - 1.9 MBGlenn Hamer joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss our economic future in the wake of coronavirus and when the economy can begin to reopen.
Sharper Point Commentary - April 17th, 2020
April 17, 2020 17:20 - 1 minute - 857 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on a planned protest at Arizona's capitol against the shutdown due to coronavirus.
KTAR Timeline - April 17th, 2020
April 17, 2020 15:19 - 1 minute - 607 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back at the TV debut of fantasy epic Game of Thrones on April 17th, 2011.
The 3-Phase Plan to Reopen America
April 17, 2020 14:32 - 4 minutes - 1.88 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West discuss the President's proposed plan to return to normal after the coronavirus and how their own lives are being affected by the pandemic.
Arizona Senator Martha McSally on Coronavirus Recovery
April 17, 2020 13:53 - 6 minutes - 3.16 MBSenator Martha McSally joins Arizona's Morning News with her thoughts on the President's 3-Phase Plan for coronavirus recovery and how she sees Arizona moving forward from the pandemic.
Sharper Point Commentary - April 16th, 2020
April 16, 2020 17:23 - 1 minute - 870 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on Contact Tracing and how this could affect the privacy of everyday citizens.
KTAR Timeline - April 16th, 2020
April 16, 2020 17:12 - 1 minute - 636 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on a strange celebration for a movie legend that took place on April 16th, 2017.
New Unemployment Numbers
April 16, 2020 13:56 - 3 minutes - 1.87 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West discuss stunning new unemployment numbers and the difficult process of getting unemployment payments.
When Will Arizona Be Able to Reopen?
April 16, 2020 13:21 - 3 minutes - 1.55 MBJim Sharpe discusses some of the indicators he think will need to be met before the state can return to business as usual.
Brad Garrett, ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst on Contact Tracing
April 16, 2020 12:23 - 4 minutes - 2.29 MBBrad Garrett joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss "Contact Tracing" and the privacy concerns that come with tech companies tracking personal data.
Sharper Point Commentary - April 15th, 2020
April 15, 2020 17:53 - 1 minute - 874 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on how long we'll have to alter our lives to deal with coronavirus.
KTAR Timeline - April 15th, 2020
April 15, 2020 15:39 - 1 minute - 595 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back when Jackie Robinson broke the Color Barrier on April 15th, 1947.
Mark Kelly Leading Senator Martha McSally in New Poll
April 15, 2020 14:46 - 3 minutes - 1.52 MBJim Sharpe covers a new poll showing that Democrat Mark Kelly is garnering more support in Arizona than Republican Senator Martha McSally.
When Will Things Get Back to Normal?
April 15, 2020 14:05 - 3 minutes - 1.76 MBJim Sharpe discusses some estimates for how long we could have to continue social distancing, as well as a coming FEMA plan for re-opening some businesses and institutions.
Sharper Point Commentary - April 14th, 2020
April 14, 2020 17:16 - 1 minute - 888 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on who gets to re-open the economy and when it will be able to be opened at all.
KTAR Timeline - April 14th, 2020
April 14, 2020 15:17 - 1 minute - 658 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on April 14th, 1865.
KTAR Reporter Jim Cross on Arizona's Economy After Coronavirus
April 14, 2020 13:53 - 2 minutes - 1.36 MBKTAR Reporter Jim Cross joins us to break down new unemployment numbers and the economic outlook for the state in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sharper Point Commentary - April 13th, 2020
April 13, 2020 17:25 - 1 minute - 875 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on partisan political divides during the coronavirus pandemic.
KTAR Timeline - April 13th, 2020
April 13, 2020 15:18 - 1 minute - 705 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on a famous phrase... that's actually a misquote? It happened on April 13th, 1970.
New Coronavirus Data Based on Zip Codes and Ethnicity
April 13, 2020 14:45 - 3 minutes - 1.71 MBJim Sharpe covers new information that breaks down specific coronavirus cases and gives us a better idea of how the virus is spreading in the state.
KTAR's Chad Benson on Coronavirus
April 13, 2020 12:56 - 5 minutes - 2.35 MBChad Benson joins us to discuss new Covid-19 data in Arizona, the political divide that persists during the pandemic, and his thoughts on wearing masks.
Sharper Point Commentary - April 10th, 2020
April 10, 2020 17:18 - 1 minute - 834 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on a church holding an Easter service despite social distancing guidelines.
KTAR Timeline - April 10th, 2020
April 10, 2020 17:16 - 1 minute - 639 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on the beginning of a doomed voyage: when the Titanic set sail on April 10th, 1912.
U.S. Representative David Schweikert on Coronavirus Relief
April 10, 2020 17:12 - 3 minutes - 1.86 MBRepresentative David Schweikert discusses how individuals and small businesses are getting financial relief during the coronavirus pandemic and what still needs to be done.
The Navajo Nation Hit by the Coronavirus Crisis
April 10, 2020 15:18 - 4 minutes - 2.24 MBJim Sharpe and KTAR Reporter Jim Cross discuss the rapid spread of coronavirus through the Navajo Nation.
Sharper Point Commentary - April 9th, 2020
April 09, 2020 18:31 - 1 minute - 865 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on the dangers of parents being thrown out of their element during the coronavirus pandemic.
KTAR Timeline - April 9th, 2020
April 09, 2020 15:17 - 1 minute - 627 KBOn today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on the opening of the Astrodome on April 9th, 1965.
Arizona Senator Martha McSally on Coronavirus and the Economy
April 09, 2020 14:32 - 7 minutes - 3.56 MBSenator Martha McSally joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss economic relief to combat the coronavirus crisis ahead of a townhall with the President of the Economic Council Larry Kudlow at 3 this afternoon.
What's Worrying People During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
April 09, 2020 13:58 - 3 minutes - 1.54 MBJim Sharpe and Jayme West talk about the results of a new poll showing what people are most worried about in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
KTAR Reporter Jim Cross on Wildfire Season
April 09, 2020 13:13 - 4 minutes - 1.99 MBKTAR Reporter Jim Cross joins us with updates on this year's upcoming wildfire season and how the coronavirus could affect the way fires are fought.
Sharper Point Commentary - April 8th, 2020
April 08, 2020 19:52 - 1 minute - 851 KBJim Sharpe gives his thoughts on how teenagers are dealing with the coronavirus.