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Arizona's Morning News

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Start 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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Sharper Point - January 7th, 2020

January 07, 2020 17:01 - 1 minute - 786 KB

Jim Sharpe gives his thoughts on some statements by Governor Doug Ducey regarding the rideshare fees at Sky Harbor. 

KTAR Timeline - January 7th, 2020

January 07, 2020 15:16 - 1 minute - 581 KB

On today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on the first presidential election in American history, decided on January 7th, 1789.

ABC Reporter Alex Stone at CES

January 07, 2020 12:25 - 4 minutes - 2.04 MB

Alex Stone joins us from electronics showcase CES to talk about some of coolest gadgets he's gotten the chance to see. 

Sharper Point - January 6th, 2020

January 06, 2020 18:07 - 1 minute - 764 KB

Jim Sharpe gives his thoughts on another wrong-way crash on a Valley freeway. 

KTAR Timeline - January 6th, 2020

January 06, 2020 15:14 - 1 minute - 530 KB

On today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on the debut of the long-running game show Wheel of Fortune on January 6th, 1975.

Retired Tucson Cop and KTAR Host Brandon Tatum

January 06, 2020 15:07 - 3 minutes - 1.76 MB

Brandon Tatum joins us to discuss the number of Officer-Involved Shootings in Phoenix and whether or not new Phoenix PD policies can be credited for reducing them. 

Retired CIA Analyst Paul Kinsinger on Developments in the Middle East

January 06, 2020 13:32 - 3 minutes - 1.82 MB

Retired CIA Analyst Paul Kinsinger joins us to give his thoughts on how Iran and Iraq are responding to the killing of a top Iranian general in a U.S. airstrike. 

KTAR Timeline - January 3rd, 2020

January 03, 2020 15:16 - 1 minute - 533 KB

On today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on when Steve Jobs started tech giant Apple on January 3rd, 1977.

KTAR Legal Expert Mike O'Neill

January 03, 2020 14:22 - 4 minutes - 2.14 MB

Mike O'Neill joins us to discuss how the U.S. killing of a popular Iranian general could affect the 2020 presidential election as well as what fundraising numbers mean for prospective presidential candidates. 

BankRate.com's Greg McBride on Interest Rates in 2020

January 03, 2020 13:53 - 3 minutes - 1.75 MB

Greg McBride joins us to talk about how low interest rates could affect your finances in 2020.

Daniel Hoffman, Retired Station Chief of Middle East Operations

January 03, 2020 12:24 - 4 minutes - 2.22 MB

Daniel Hoffman joins us to cover new developments in the Middle East and how the U.S. airstrike that left a top Iranian general dead could affect America's standing there.

Jeff Munn on How the Economy Could Affect the 2020 Election

January 02, 2020 17:39 - 1 minute - 706 KB

Jeff Munn gives his thoughts on how the strong economy under President Donald Trump could affect the outcome of the 2020 election. 

KTAR Timeline - January 2nd, 2019

January 02, 2020 15:22 - 50 seconds - 436 KB

On today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back at the invention of something we wouldn't want to live without here in Arizona: the air conditioner, patented on January 2nd, 1906.

Barry Markson, KTAR Legal Analyst and Valley Attorney

January 02, 2020 15:16 - 3 minutes - 1.81 MB

Barry Markson joins us to discuss the legality of a new hiring policy at UHaul affecting nicotine users. 

Arizona's Economy in 2020

January 02, 2020 12:51 - 3 minutes - 1.54 MB

Jeff Munn discusses some predictions about Arizona's economy in the new year.

KTAR Timeline - January 1st, 2020

January 01, 2020 15:29 - 56 seconds - 488 KB

On today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back at New Year's Day on 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln gave The Emancipation Proclamation. 

Tips to Succeed on Your New Year's Weight Loss Resolution

January 01, 2020 15:26 - 3 minutes - 1.48 MB

KTAR Reporter Taylor Kinnerup joins us with some tips on healthy eating for long-term results. 

UHaul will Stop Hiring Nicotine Users

January 01, 2020 14:53 - 3 minutes - 1.48 MB

Jeremy Foster gives his thoughts on a new hiring policy at UHaul.

Glenn Hamer, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President

January 01, 2020 14:25 - 4 minutes - 2.12 MB

Glenn Hamer joins us to discuss what a U.S./China trade agreement could mean for Arizona. 

Daniel Hoffman, Retired CIA Station Chief of Middle East Operations

January 01, 2020 13:53 - 4 minutes - 1.98 MB

Daniel Hoffman joins us to discuss the situation at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.

KTAR Timeline - Decemer 31st, 2019

December 31, 2019 15:18 - 1 minute - 521 KB

On today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on the first New Year's Eve Celebration in Times Square on December 31st, 1904.

Fire a Shot, Get Caught

December 31, 2019 14:23 - 3 minutes - 1.69 MB

KTAR Reporter Jim Cross joins us to discuss a Glendale Police program aiming to catch people firing gunshots on New Year's Eve. 

DPS Trooper Jonathan Montes

December 31, 2019 13:25 - 3 minutes - 1.66 MB

DPS Trooper Jonathan Montes joins us to discuss road conditions on New Years Eve.

Jeff Munn on His Most Impactful Moment of the Decade

December 30, 2019 16:21 - 1 minute - 701 KB

Jeff Munn gives his thoughts on the moment from the decade that he remembers most. 

KTAR Timeline - December 30th, 2019

December 30, 2019 15:20 - 1 minute - 747 KB

On today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister spins an old classic: "My Way" by Frank Sinatra, recorded on December 30th, 1968.

Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls on the Border Crisis

December 30, 2019 15:16 - 3 minutes - 1.8 MB

Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls joins us to discuss his ending of the State of Emergency in Yuma and the current situation on the U.S./Mexico border. 

Former NFL and ASU QB Rudy Carpenter Recaps the Cardinals' Season

December 30, 2019 12:59 - 4 minutes - 1.99 MB

Rudy Carpenter joins us to talk about the Cardinals' season and give his thoughts on the direction the team is heading, including Larry Fitzgerald's future on the team.

Jeff Munn on This Weekend's Bowl Games

December 27, 2019 16:31 - 1 minute - 693 KB

Jeff Munn gives his thoughts on how we should welcome visitors for the Bowl Games this weekend.

KTAR Timeline - December 27th, 2019

December 27, 2019 15:15 - 1 minute - 702 KB

On today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister covers a NASA plan to capture an asteroid that sounds straight out of a Sci-Fi movie, and it was announced on December 27th, 2012. 

New Hotel Planned at Sky Harbor

December 27, 2019 13:58 - 3 minutes - 1.7 MB

Jeff Munn is joined by KTAR Reporter Taylor Kinnerup to discuss Sky Harbor's plans for a new hotel at the airport.

Jeff Munn on Potential Changes to Yellow Lights

December 26, 2019 16:31 - 1 minute - 677 KB

Jeff Munn gives his thoughts on how he thinks potentially longer yellow lights could affect Valley drivers. 

KTAR Timeline - December 26th, 2019

December 26, 2019 15:14 - 1 minute - 574 KB

On today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on when TIME Magazine's "Person of the Year" wasn't a person at all on December 26th, 1982.

Returning Gifts After Christmas

December 26, 2019 13:54 - 2 minutes - 1.22 MB

Jeff Munn covers some tips on returning Christmas gifts. 

North Korea's "Christmas Present"

December 26, 2019 12:53 - 2 minutes - 1.22 MB

Jeff Munn covers holiday threats by North Korea and how he thinks we should treat them. 

Jeff Munn on Christmas

December 24, 2019 15:52 - 2 minutes - 1.28 MB

Jeff Munn gives his thoughts on what the true meaning of Christmas is. 

KTAR Timeline - December 24th, 2019

December 24, 2019 15:13 - 1 minute - 647 KB

On today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister explores the origins of a popular Christmas song: Silent Night, performed for the first time on December 24th, 1818.

Best/Worst Gifts

December 24, 2019 14:58 - 5 minutes - 2.67 MB

The Arizona's Morning News crew gets together to discuss some of the best and worst Christmas gifts they've received. 

Armed Suspect Captured

December 24, 2019 14:13 - 2 minutes - 1.18 MB

Jeff Munn covers a man who caused a commotion in a local Walmart, kidnapped a man, barricaded himself in a house, and finally ended up in a shootout with police to end his multi-day crime spree. 

KTAR Timeline - December 23rd, 2019

December 23, 2019 15:16 - 1 minute - 648 KB

On today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back on the truth behind a famous legend in the art world: when Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear on December 23rd, 1888.

KTAR Reporter Jim Cross on the New Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway

December 23, 2019 14:59 - 3 minutes - 1.47 MB

KTAR Reporter Jim Cross gives us his firsthand impression of the new South Mountain Freeway, and discusses some of the effects it could have in the future. 

Councilman Sal DiCiccio on the Sky Harbor Rideshare Fee

December 23, 2019 14:51 - 3 minutes - 1.75 MB

Councilman Sal DiCiccio joins us following last week's vote approving ridesharing fees at Sky Harbor. 

Jeff Munn on Impeachment

December 20, 2019 17:20 - 1 minute - 825 KB

Jeff Munn talks about what he thinks the country can learn from the impeachment.

Jeff Munn on Sad Holidays

December 20, 2019 17:17 - 3 minutes - 1.72 MB

The holidays aren't a happy time for everyone, and Jeff Munn talks about mental health during the Christmas season. 

Democratic Debate Recap

December 20, 2019 17:13 - 3 minutes - 1.7 MB

Jeff Munn gives his thoughts on last night's Democratic debate. 

KTAR Timeline - December 20th, 2019

December 20, 2019 15:16 - 1 minute - 607 KB

On today's KTAR Timeline, Steve Zinsmeister looks back at when Elvis Presley, the "King of Rock and Roll", was drafted into the U.S. military on December 20th, 1957.

KTAR Timeline - December 19th, 2019

December 19, 2019 15:21 - 1 minute - 555 KB

On today's KTAR Timeline, just a day after the third presidential impeachment in U.S. history, Steve Zinsmeister looks back at the impeachment of President Bill Clinton on December 19th, 1998.

John Riches, Goldwater Institute Attorney

December 19, 2019 14:53 - 4 minutes - 2.15 MB

John Riches joins us to discuss the newly-approved rideshare fees at Sky Harbor and the potential legal challenges to it. 

Jon Riches, Goldwater Institute Attorney

December 19, 2019 14:53 - 4 minutes - 2.15 MB

John Riches joins us to discuss the newly-approved rideshare fees at Sky Harbor and the potential legal challenges to it. 

Valley Political Expert Stan Barnes

December 19, 2019 14:24 - 4 minutes - 1.93 MB

Stan Barnes joins us to discuss the newly-approved rideshare fee at Sky Harbor and President Donald Trump's impeachment by the House. 

Sharper Point - December 18th, 2019

December 18, 2019 17:30 - 1 minute - 804 KB

Jim Sharpe gives his thoughts some developments in the cases of two hot car deaths earlier this year.