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 1973, Jimmy Carter claimed he saw a UFO.

Back on this day in, future President Jimmy Carter filed a UFO sighting report.  

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Sep 18, 2025 8:15 AM
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Sharper Point Commentary: Was parking Kimmel entirely ABC?

Yesterday, Jimmy Kimmel Live was indefintitely suspended, over what ABC said were his comments on Charlie Kirk. On today Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe goes into what lead to Jimmy Kimmel's removal from air. 

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Sep 18, 2025 7:55 AM
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Jim Rounds, Economist and President of Rounds Consulting Group - Interest Rate Cut

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percent yesterday. This was the first rate cut in more than a year. Economist and president of Rounds Consulting Group, Jim Rounds, Joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the fed rate cut.

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Sep 18, 2025 6:1 AM
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ABC News Crime and Terrorism analyst, Brad Garrett - Security for Charlie Kirk's funeral

Charlie Kirk's funeral is this Sunday at State Farm Stadium. ABC News Crime and Terrorism analyst Brad Garrett joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the potential security nightmare that could arise for Charlie Kirk’s funeral in Glendale  

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Sep 18, 2025 5:56 AM
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Back on this day in 1787 the Constitution of the United States was signed

Back on this day in 1787 the Constitution of the United States was signed. Of the 55 delegates, only 39 signed it and Rhode Island boycotted the whole convention. 

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Sep 17, 2025 8:18 AM
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Sharper Point Commentary: How will the logistics work for Charlie Kirk's funeral at State Farm Stadium?

On today's episode of the Sharper Point Commentary, Jim talks about the potential logistical nightmare of Charlie Kirk's funeral. The funeral will be held at State Farm Stadiium, home of the Arizona Cardinals. The stadium fits 63,000 people.

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Sep 17, 2025 7:54 AM
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Karen Travers, ABC News White House Correspondent

President Trump and the First Lady were invited to England for a State visit with King Charles. ABC News White House Correspondent, Karen Travers, joined the show to discuss the itinerary and what's to expect with talks between the country leaders.

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Sep 17, 2025 5:52 AM
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Adam Small, Utah KSL News Radio Reporter

Utah prosecutors filed the intent to seek the death penalty against Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter. Adam Small, Utah KSL News Radio Reporter, joined the show to give the latest details as court hearings begin.

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Sep 17, 2025 5:22 AM
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Back on this day in 1984, Miami Vice premiered on TV

Back on this day in 1984, Miami Vice premiered on TV. 

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Sep 16, 2025 8:15 AM
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ABC News Technology Reporter, Mike Dobuski - Tech Tuesday

The Trump Administration has announced that a "framework of a deal" has been reached for Tik-Tok's parent company to divest from its Chinese owners. ABC Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the purported TikTok deal and a preview of Meta’s new Smart Glasses.

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Sep 16, 2025 6:30 AM
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ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan - Are we spending less on gas?

We may be spending less on gasonline as a portion of our income. ABC's Jim Ryan joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about how gasoline is taking a smaller chunk out of the average American’s paycheck than in the past two decades. 

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Sep 16, 2025 5:51 AM
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Community Bridges Inc. Director of Community, Education, and Outreach, Natalia Chimbo-Andrade - National Recovery Month

September is National Recovery Month, where awareness support is shown for those recovring from substance use disorders. Community Bridges Inc. Director of Community Education & Outreach, Natalia Chimbo-Andrade, Joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about CBI and what it offers during National Recovery Month. 

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Sep 16, 2025 5:36 AM
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Back on this day in 1962 the Four Seasons had their first number one hit: "Sherry".

Back on this day in 1962 the Four Seasons had their first number one hit: "Sherry". The group went on to have numberous number one hits over their tenure. 

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Sep 15, 2025 8:34 AM
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Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at University of Arizona's Eller College

It's Money Monday, and Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at university of Arizona's Eller College jined Arizona's morning News to discuss inflation, wage growth, and umemployment. 

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Sep 15, 2025 5:59 AM
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Karen Travers, ABC News White House Correspondent - On NATO and the UK

ABC News White House Correspondent Karen Travers joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss President's Trump's calls to NATO to take action against Putin. Poland shot down Russian drones over its airspace last week in what the European nation describes as an escalation. 

The president is also visiting with King Charles of the UK and Travers tell us what to expect from the visit between the two leaders.

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Sep 15, 2025 5:29 AM
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Back on this day in 1995 the Harlem Globetrotters lost

Back on this day in 1995 the Harlem Globetrotters lost. This was the teams first lost since 1971; this game was not a scripted game.

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Sep 12, 2025 8:16 AM
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John Cohen, ABC News Consultant and Former Counterterrorism Coordinator at DHS

The assassination of Political Activist, Charlie Kirk, has sparked conversation about political violence. John Cohen, ABC News consultant and former counterterrorism coordinator at DHS, joined the show to talk about what factors have lead to the surge in violence.

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Sep 12, 2025 7:58 AM
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Cardinals Coffee Talk

Arizona Sports' Tyler Drake joined Jim Sharpe and LaDona Harvey to discuss the Cardinals' performance last week. He also talks about what to expect from the team this week. 

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Sep 12, 2025 6:28 AM
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Chuck Todd, Political Analyst

After the suspect was confirmed to be in custody, Chuck Todd, political analyst, joined the show to talk about the political violence seen across the country. He touches how social media has changed the political atmosphere.

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Sep 12, 2025 6:26 AM
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Adam Small, Utah KSL News Radio Reporter

The suspect in connection to Charlie Kirk's assassination is in custody. KSL News Radio Reporter, Adam Small, joined the show to give the latest details from overnight.

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Sep 12, 2025 6:23 AM
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Back on this day in 2001 terrorists carried out attacks across the U.S.

Back on this day in 2001 terrorists carried out attacks across the U.S. The Twin Towers were one of the targets of the four planes hijacked. 

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Sep 11, 2025 8:16 AM
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Sharper Point Commentary: Charlie Kirk Assassination

On today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe talks about the assassination of political activist, Charlie Kirk. He talks about the reactions of this event on social media and the implications it has for future generations.

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Sep 11, 2025 7:52 AM
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Adam Small, Utah KSL Reporter

More information about the suspect believed to have killed political activist, Charlie Kirk, has been released at a press conference. KSL Reporter, Adam Small, joined the show to talk about the new information and how confident he is authorities will catch Kirk's killer.

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Sep 11, 2025 7:32 AM
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Bob Khan, Former Phoenix Fire Chief

The terror attacks that occurred 24 years ago, have still left wounds of first responders. Former Phoenix Fire Chief, Bob Khan, shares his memories of 9/11 and how it has impacted him.

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Sep 11, 2025 7:22 AM
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Adam Small, Utah KSL Reporter

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has left many with questions as authorities investigate. KSL Reporter, Adam Small, joined the show before a press conference to give the latest information and the reaction of people in Utah. 

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Sep 11, 2025 7:17 AM
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