Arizona's Morning News

Back on this day in 2006, Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet.

Principal and editor for The Schork Group, Stephen Schork, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about where fuel prices will go with refineries running close to capacity 

Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the U.S. national debt and a new hospital being built on tribal land.

Shannon Kingston, ABC State Department correspondent, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Canada declaring retaliatory tariffs on the United States.

Back on this day in 2017, Jerry Lewis passed away. Lewis was famously known for being the king of comedy.

Congressman David Schweikert joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the national debt hitting $40 trillion.

Brad Garrett, ABC's Crime & Terrorism analyst, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the ongoing Meta trial and how social media is hurting the younger generation.

Back on this day in 1967, "All You Need is Love" hit #1 on the Billboard charts. The hit single was written by John Lennon.

John Cohen, former Undersecretary for Intelligence at DHS, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the national crime rate decreasing, and all the Flock camera controversy.

Back on this day in 1987, Bon Jovi released Slippery When Wet. It became the billboard top selling album that year.

Tim Harrison, VP of Corporate Partnerships, Special Events & Grants Philosophy for the Phoenix Children’s Hospital, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Give-a-thon week.

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 will hurt AZ.

Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about military recruitment bouncing back, but not for reasons you might think.

Back on this day in 1877, Billy the kid killed his first victim. His victim was a Blacksmith in 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 the hot spot for boomers. 

ABC News corespondent, Jim Ryan, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about a surrogate contract controversy.

Back on this day in 1935, President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. It gauranteed an income for the unemployed and retirees.

Governor Katie Hobbs and former Mesa mayor, John Giles, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about their election campaign against Repersentative Andy Biggs.

KTAR's educaiton reporter, Shira Tanzer, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the solution to our teacher retention issue.

Political analyst Chuck Todd joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about recent controversy surrounding the USS Lincoln, Trump suggesting he could federalize elections, and more.

Back on this day in 2008, Michael Phelps won three gold medals. Phelps won each medal in record time.

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 children safe during extreme heat.

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 retention.

Back on this day in 1990, the largest T-Rex skeleton was discovered. It was discovered in South Dakota, out of all places.

Brian Watson, Community Outreach Specialist for ROSE, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about recent elderly scams he is seeing.