Arizona's Morning News

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.

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Back on this day in 1929 the stock market crash brought on Black Tuesday.

Back on this day in 1929 the stock market crash brought on Black Tuesday. It brought about the Great Depression. 

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Dr. Joshua Baker, President of Midwestern University - Filling the gaps in Arizona's primary care

How do we fill the gaps in Arizona's primary care? Dr. Joshua Kaer, President of Midwestern University joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss what they are doing to help fill the gaps and explains what the residency program is. 

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Oct 29, 2025 7:24 AM
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Clara McMichael, ABC News Transportation Reporter - Air Traffic Control workers and the shutdown

With the government shutdown dragging on, air traffic control workers are beginning to miss paychecks. 44% of flights were delayed this past Sunday and 24% of delays were due to ATC staffing shortages. To discuss what may happen next is ABC News Transportation Reporter Clara McMichael, and she gives recommendations for if you are travelling during this time. 

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Oct 29, 2025 6:29 AM
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Luke Powers, Smilehub Business Manager - Best and Worst States for Homelessness

A new study showed the best and worst states for homelessness. Arizona ranked 45th on this list. To discuss what went into the study and why Arizona may rank where is does is Luke Powers, the Business Manager of Smilehub.

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Oct 29, 2025 5:52 AM
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John Cohen, ABC News Consultant - U.S. strikes in the Caribbean

Over the past few weeks, action has escalated in the Caribbean--with the U.S. military striking vessels it says are smuggling drugs into the mainland. Former counterrorism coordinator at the Departent of Homeland Security and ABC News Consultant John Cohen joined the show to talk about the strikes and if the situation poses further risks to Americans. 

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Oct 29, 2025 5:22 AM
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Back on this day in 1886 Lady Liberty was dedicated

Back on this day in 1886 Lady Liberty was dedicated. The statue was a gift from France and was made a national monument in 1924.

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Oct 28, 2025 8:14 AM
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Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable

Amazon laid off 14,000 employees as the company continues to advance AI. Tim Werth, editor at Mashable, joined the show to explain how AI will help the tech world and economy. 

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Oct 28, 2025 6:27 AM
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Are you living in the most expensive zip code?

A new study ranks the most expensive zip codes across the country and in Arizona. Jim and LaDona go through the list, breaking down why each area is more expensive and average housing prices.

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Oct 28, 2025 5:51 AM
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Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent

Less than two weeks after a former NFL's player death due to kidney disease, people are searching for more ways to get organs. Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, joined the show to talk about the ways people are incentivizing organ donations.

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Oct 28, 2025 5:22 AM
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Back on this day in 1904 the New York subway system opened.

Back on this day in 1904  the New York subway system opened.

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Oct 27, 2025 8:16 AM
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Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent - GoFundMe's unauthorized "Nonprofit Pages"

GoFundMe has created "Nonprofit Pages" for around 1.4 million organizations, many of which had no idea that these pages had gone up. GoFundMe has since apologized for creating these unauthorized pages and taken them down, saying they only had the best intentions in mind when they began soliciting donations on behalf of these institutions. ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan joined Arizona's Morning News to break down what happened.  

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Oct 27, 2025 7:24 AM
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Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at U of A - Money Monday

It's a Monday! And like all Mondays it is Money Monday! The latest inflation numbers are out, and Social Security recipients will receive a cost of living increase of 2.8%.  Associate Professor of Economics at the Univeristy of Arizona Evan Taylor joined Arizona's Morning News to break down what you need to know on Money Monday. 

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Oct 27, 2025 5:53 AM
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Back on this day in 1926 Harry Houdini preformed his final act

Back on this day in 1926 Harry Houdini preformed his final act. in the middle of his act, he collapsed in pain. A week later he died from inflammation in his abdamend.

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Oct 24, 2025 8:17 AM
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Ruben Gallego, U.S. Senator

The government shutdown continues, impacting thousands of Arizonans. Ruben Gallego, U.S. sentator, joined the show to talk about SNAP benefits, flight impacts and other programs impacted by the shutdown. 

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Oct 24, 2025 7:29 AM
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Tyler Drake, Cards Corner host on Arizona Sports

The Cardinals are in their bye week for the season. Tyler Drake, Cards Corner host on Arizona Sports, joined the show to talk about what the team needs to do to prepare for their upcoming game against the Cowboys.

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Oct 24, 2025 6:27 AM
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Chuck Todd, political analyst

The government shut down has extended over 20 days. Chuck Todd, joined the show to talk about why it has reopened yet.

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Oct 24, 2025 6:21 AM
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Chip Lupo, WalletHub writer

Scottsdale was ranked one of the top five cities to drive in. Chip Lupo, WalletHub writer, joined the show to explain why and how the study was conducted.

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Oct 24, 2025 5:21 AM
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Back on this day in 1975, Elton John received his star on the Hollywood walk of fame

Back on this day in 1975, Elton John received his star on the Hollywood walk of fame. One of the greatest musicians of our time, Elton John has had several hit singles dating back to the 80's.

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Oct 23, 2025 8:56 AM
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Brad Garrett, ABC News crime & terrorism analyst

Brad Garrett, ABC News crime & terrorism analyst joins Arizona’s Morning News to give us details about the Louvre Museum robbery, how it happened and why the public is so invested in the story.  

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Oct 23, 2025 6:27 AM
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Danny Court, senior economist at Elliot D. Pollack & Company

Senior economist at Elliot D. Pollack & Company, Danny Court, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about how many people in Arizona are receiving SNAP benefits – and what factors are contributing to preventing people from receiving these benefits 

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Oct 23, 2025 5:54 AM
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Karen Travers, ABC News White House Correspondent - Trump's White House Ballroom

The East Wing of the White House is in the process of being demolished. This demolition is part of President Trump's constrution plans which will see them build a new ballroom that is estimted to cost $200 million. ABC News White House Correspondent Karen Travers joined Arizona's Morning news to break down the progress on construction. 

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Oct 23, 2025 5:21 AM
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Back on this day in 1797 the first parachute jump on record took place.

Back on this day in 1797 the first parachute jump on record took place.

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Oct 22, 2025 8:17 AM
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ABC 15, Garrett Archer - Rent price decline

Since last year, rent prices have declined 4.4%. And since 2022 rents have gone down nearly 12%. ABC 15 Data Analyst Garrett Archer joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss what's behind this trend. 

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Oct 22, 2025 7:18 AM
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Dan Bickley, Arizona Sports - Day one of the Suns' season

NBA Fans rejoice! The Phoenix Suns play their first game of the regular season today at Mortgage Matchup Center. To talk about what you should expect of the team today and during the rest of the season is Dan Bickley, host of Bickley and Marotta Mornings at our sister station Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. 

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Oct 22, 2025 6:28 AM
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Hall of Flame Museum Curator, Dan Baker

The microburst that caused damages in Tempe also saw heavy rains and winds move northward. Recent flooding caused $100,000 of damage to the Hall of Flame. Joining Arizona's Morning News to talk about the the damages are the fundraising they are doing in the community is Museum Curator Dan Baker. 

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Oct 22, 2025 5:54 AM
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