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Arizona's Morning News
Start your morning off right with Arizona's Morning News. You'll be informed with the very latest on what's going on in the Valley, Arizona, nation and throughout the world. Jim Sharpe is a native Arizonan. LaDona Harvey brings decades of experience. Tune in weekdays 5-8 a.m. on 92.3FM, on the KTAR News app, at KTAR.com or on the KTAR YouTube channel.
Episodes
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Glenn Williamson, owner of the Arizona Canada Council
Glenn Williamson, owner of the Arizona Canada Council, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about 50% tariffs going into effect on Canada – and how it…
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Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent
Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about military recruitment bouncing back, but not for reasons you might think.
Arizona's Morning NewsBack on this day in 1877, Billy the kid killed his first victim
Back on this day in 1877, Billy the kid killed his first victim. His victim was a Blacksmith in Arizona.
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Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona
Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about credit card debt and Arizona becoming…
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Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent
ABC News corespondent, Jim Ryan, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about a surrogate contract controversy.
Arizona's Morning NewsBack on this day in 1935, President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law
Back on this day in 1935, President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. It gauranteed an income for the unemployed and retirees.
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Governor Katie Hobbs and Former Mesa Mayor, John Giles
Governor Katie Hobbs and former Mesa mayor, John Giles, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about their election campaign against Repersentative Andy Biggs.
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Shira Tanzer, KTAR Education Reporter
KTAR's educaiton reporter, Shira Tanzer, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the solution to our teacher retention issue.
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Chuck Todd, Political Analyst
Political analyst Chuck Todd joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about recent controversy surrounding the USS Lincoln, Trump suggesting he could federalize…
Arizona's Morning NewsBack on this day in 2008, Michael Phelps won three gold medals
Back on this day in 2008, Michael Phelps won three gold medals. Phelps won each medal in record time.
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Jayson Luma, Section Chief of the Pediatric Emergency Department at Valleywise Health
Jayson Luma, Section Chief of the Pediatric Emergency Department at Valleywise Health, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about how you can keep your…
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Shira Tanzer, KTAR Education Reporter
Shira Tanzer, our KTAR education reporter, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about how the school voucher program is playing a major role in teacher…
Arizona's Morning NewsBack on this day in 1990, the largest T-Rex skeleton was discovered
Back on this day in 1990, the largest T-Rex skeleton was discovered. It was discovered in South Dakota, out of all places.
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Brian Watson, Community Outreach Specialist for ROSE
Brian Watson, Community Outreach Specialist for ROSE, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about recent elderly scams he is seeing.
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Stephen Richer, former Maricopa County Recorder
Former Maricopa County Recorder, Stephen Richer, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about a Pew Research poll showing that barely half of Republicans and…
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Shira Tanzer, KTAR Education Reporter
Shira Tanzer, our KTAR education reporter, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the perspective teachers have on the teacher retention issue in Arizona.
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Back on this day in 1934, Alcatraz opened its doors
Back on this day in 1934, Alcatraz opened its doors. KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.
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Kimberly Winson, Clinical Professor & Director of the ASU Division of Real Estate
Kimberly Winson, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about Millennial homeownership in Phoenix seeing a 79% increase from 2018-2023.
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Shira Tanzer, KTAR Education Reporter
Shira Tanzer, KTAR education reporter, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Arizona's teacher shortage and potential solutions.
Arizona's Morning NewsBack on this day in 1939, the Wizard of Oz made it's world premiere in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Back on this day in 1939, the Wizard of Oz made it's world premiere in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The midwestern release was meant to gauge audience reactions…
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Shira Tanzer, KTAR Education Reporter
Shira Tanzer, KTAR education reporter, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Arizona's teacher shortage.
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Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona
Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Arizona losing $600 in SNAP benefits…
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Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent
Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about AI generated attack ads and campaign content becoming the norm in today's…
Arizona's Morning NewsBack on this day in 1782, George Washington created the Purple Heart
Back on this day in 1782, George Washington created the Purple Heart. The Purple Heart is awarded to those wounded or killed in action.
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Ron Wolfley, host of the Wolf and Luke show
Ron Wolfley, host of the Wolf and Luke show and former Arizona Cardinal, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about Larry Fitzgerald going into the Hall…
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Greg Stanton, Arizona Congressman
Congressman Greg Stanton joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the recent Colorado River news and what he has done to protect the river.
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Chuck Todd, Political Analyst
Free range political analyst, Chuck Todd, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about how Trump is not helping the republican party and the United States'…
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Vince Marotta, host of the Bickley and Marotta Show
Vince Marotta, host of the Bickley and Marotta Show, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the Cardinals HOF game, Carson Beck’s performance…
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Stacy Pearson, Democratic Political Consultant
Democratic political consultant Stacy Pearson joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about Governor Hobbs picking John Giles for lieutenant governor.
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Brad Garrett, ABC News Crime & Terrorism Analyst
ABC's Crime & Terrorism analyst, Brad Garrett, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about water system hacks across the country, possibly by Iran.
Arizona's Morning NewsBack on this day in 2009, John Hughes passed away
Back on this day in 2009, John Hughes passed away. He was best known for classics such as "The Breakfast Club" and "Home Alone".
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Stacy Pearson, Democratic Political Consultant
Democratic Political Consultant, Stacy Pearson, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Hobbs' new pick for lietenant governor, John Giles.
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Brad Garrett, ABC's Crime & Terrorism analyst
Brad Garrett, ABC's Crime & Terrorism analyst, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about water system hacks across the country, possibly by Iran.
Arizona's Morning NewsBack on this day in 1861, President Lincoln imposed the first federal income tax
Back on this day in 1861, President Lincoln imposed the first federal income tax. At the time, Lincoln did it to pursue the civil war.
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Tim Courchaine, U.S. Attorney for Arizona
Tim Courchaine, U.S. Attorney for Arizona, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about recent gun trafficking arrests. Last month, nearly 30 people were…
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Mike Noble, CEO of Noble Predictive Insights
Mike Noble, CEO of Noble Predictive Insights, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about political advertisement spending.
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Justin Ramsay, Glendale Police Sergeant
Justin Ramsay, Glendale Police Sergeant, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about a person who was arrested after stealing thousands of dollars…
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Back on this day in 1901, Louis Armstrong was born
Back on this day in 1901, Louis Armstrong was born. KTAR Timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.
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Frank Sloup, Pinal County Traffic Enforcement Sheriff's Deputy
Pinal County Traffic Enforcement Sheriff's Deputy Frank Sloup discusses safety tips for driving in and around school zones.
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Tim Werth, Mashable tech editor - Tech Tuesday
Mashable tech editor, Tim Werth, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about hackers targeting hotels. WIFI and Apple AirPods having built-in cameras.
Arizona's Morning NewsBack on this day in 1996, Macarena hit #1 on the American pop charts
Back on this day in 1996, Macarena hit #1 on the American pop charts. It would spend more time on the Billboard Hot 100 than any other song in history.
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Emily Guskin, ABC's Polling Director
Emily Guskin, ABC's Polling Director, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about how back to school shopping has gotten more expensive this year, and families…
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Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona
Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about new state employment data from the…
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Sarah Porter, ASU's Director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy
Sarah Porter, ASU's Director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about a new Colorado River proposal that would see water…
Arizona's Morning NewsBack on this day in 1975, Jimmy Hoffa was reported missing....
Back on this day in 1975, Jimmy Hoffa was reported missing....It is long believed that the Mafia had something to do with his disappearance, but it has never…
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Stan Barnes, Republican Political Strategist
Republican Political Strategist, Stan Barnes, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Andy Biggs picking his lieutenant governor.
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Chuck Todd, political analyst
Free-range Political Analyst, Chuck Todd, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about democratic socialists and why more politicians are deciding not to debate.
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Eric Kerr, Chief Strategy & Insights Officer with Visit Phoenix
Eric Kerr, Chief Strategy & Insights Officer with Visit Phoenix, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about new data that shows tourism in Phoenix generated…
Arizona's Morning NewsBack on this day in 1965, Medicare was signed into law
Back on this day in 1965, Medicare was signed into law. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Brian Watson, Community Outreach Specialist with the ROSE Advocacy Organization
Community Outreach Specialist with the ROSE Advocacy Organization, Brian Watson, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about a new foreclosure scam…
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Rick Mitchell, Executive Director of the Homeless ID Project
Executive Director of the Homeless ID Project, Rick Mitchell, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the sleepout 2026 event.
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Michael Overstreet, Owner of the Garden Nerd
Owner of the Garden Nerd, Michael Overstreet, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about Phoenix seeing record overnight highs in temperatures.
Arizona's Morning NewsBack on this day in 1958, NASA was established
Back on this day in 1958, NASA was established. NASA was created to coordinate America's activities in space.
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Leo Odle, Primary Care Physician at Optum Arizona
Leo Odle, Primary Care Physician at Optum Arizona, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the 55 cases of West Nile in Arizona, along with…
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Brandon Brown, Senior Reporter at the Phoenix Business Journal
Brandon Brown, Senior Reporter at the Phoenix Business Journal, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about his new story on Phoenix building more hotels…
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Brandon Brown, Senior Reporter at the Phoenix Business Journal
Brandon Brown, Senior Reporter at the Phoenix Business Journal, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about his new story on Phoenix building more hotels…
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John Cohen, former Undersecretary for Intelligence at DHS
John Cohen, former Undersecretary for Intelligence at DHS, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about rising threats to assassinate the president, and…
Arizona's Morning NewsBack on this day in 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis made his first TV performance
Back on this day in 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis made his first TV performance. He would go on to be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
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Dwight Hanson, Supervisor for Energy Trading at APS
Dwight Hanson, Supervisor for Energy Trading at APS, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about how APS plans and is prepared to keep the energy flowing…
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News correspondent
ABC's Peter Charalambous joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about a Louisville auction house selling off dozens of artifacts that once belonged to…