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Back on this day in 2004 Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook. The Harvard sophomore launched the social media platform to connect with more people.

Jim Sharpe has always been advocate for sobriety and seeking help. Fifteen years ago today, Sharpe got sober after struggling with alcohol abuse. He continues to urge anyone struggling to seek help.

A recent trend concerns the Department of Homeland Security: Intimate partners are increasingly using chemical and biological toxins to harm or kill each other. ABC investigative reporter Sasha Pezenik joins the show to discuss why.

A Georgetown University study shows that 58% of the houses built since 2010 have been four bedrooms or more, but half of the apartments built in that time have been one bedrooms or studios. Kimberly Winson, clinical professor and director of ASU's division of real estate joins to explain what this means for Phoenix.

Nancy Guthrie is still missing, and the case is now considered a criminal investigation. Several media outlets have reported receiving ransom notes, which were turned over to authorities. KTAR reporter Heidi Hommel joins us with the latest details.

Back on this day 1995 American astronaut Eileen Collins was the first female to pilot a space shuttle. She was selected as an astronaut in 1990.

The WM Phoenix Open tees off this week. Capt. Dave Folio of the Scottsdale Fire Department joins to explain how to stay safe and have fun.

It's Tech Tuesday — and this week Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, talks about Moltbook being the social media platform for AI agents, the iPhone Flip and Epstein being blocked from Xbox Live and several other platforms.

The launch of Artemis II was postponed another month after some technical concerns. Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, explains why it was postponed and what the mission around the moon would entail.

Back on this day in 1887, Groundhog Day is celebrated for the first time. 

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The organization behind the Fiesta Bowl is launching a new event dedicated to women's flag football. To discuss the event is the executive director and CEO of the Fiesta Sports Foundation, Erik Moses

President Trump has announced Kevin Warsh be the next Federal Reserve Chair, replacing Jerome Powell at the conclusion of his term. And the latest jobs report data showed jobs in Arizona as being stable. To talk about these money stories on Money Monday is Evan Taylor, associate professor of economics at the University of Arizona. 

The Cardinals have found their head coach in Mike LaFleur, who most recently was offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams. Dan Bickley, host of "Bickley and Marotta" mornings on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM joins the show to break down the move and talk about what else we can expect from the Red Birds this offseason. 

Back on this day in 1961 "I Fall to Pieces" by Patsy Cline was released. The country artist was unable to perform the song at its peak because she was in a near fatal car accident.

Chuck Todd, political analyst, joins the show to talk about the potential partial government shutdown, Immigration and Customs Enforcement reform and the possibility of impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Several Democrats are calling for the impeachment of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem after the fatal ICE-involved shooting of Alex Pretti. U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton is among those calling for her to step down. He joins to explain why.

Huzzah! The Arizona Renaissance Festival returns to Arizona this weekend and runs through March 29. Steve Correira, a character from the act "Niblick and Mashie," talks about what to expect, new attractions and what it's like to perform at the festival.

Back on this day in 1845 Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven" was published. The poet wrote about his own troubles in life.

The U.S. Cenus Bureau released data showing the lowest population growth since the pandemic. ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan explains why.

Another federal government shutdown could be possible. Democrats are saying they will "rein in" ICE with a DHS funding bill. Steven Portnoy, ABC News correspondent, explains what bills have to pass to keep the government open and why Democrats are pushing for ICE reform.

The Cardinals fired their head coach after not making it into the playoffs this season. Now the team is one of two in the NFL yet to fill the head coaching position. Vince Marrotta, co-host of Bickley & Marotta, talks about why no one is stepping into the role.

Back on this day in 1986 the space shuttle Challenger exploded after takeoff. Challenger was supposed to take off six days earlier.

President Donald Trump has come out and backed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid a Democratic-led push for her to step down. ABC News White House Correspondent Karen Travers talks about what Trump said and why she won't be stepping down.

Each year volunteers take to the streets for the Point-in-Time count done by Maricopa Associations of Governments. Balin Overstolz, KTAR reporter, joined volunteers counting those who experience homelessness.

Winter Storm Fern is impacting millions as days of snow, ice and power outages continue. Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, talks about how this storm is exacerbating the national blood shortage.