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After the holidays St. Mary's Food Bank always needs volunteers after the season of giving. Colton Krolak, KTAR reporter, talks about how half the number of normal volunteers are currently packing boxes and how the community can help. 

Phoenix's CPI numbers came out ... and inflation is up. Jim Rounds, economist and CEO of Rounds Consulting, talks about why inflation is over 2%. 

A recent survey of the women in the Estrella Jail showed more than half of the incarcerated were victims themselves. Brandon Smith, MCSO chief deputy of Detention, talks about the survey and how its connected. 

More Gen Z and millennials are registering as an independent voter rather than claiming one party or the other. Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, talks about how this impacts republicans and democrats as we begin a mid-term year.

Back on this day in 1968 Johnny Cash performed at Folsom Prison. He was known to engage with imprisoned fans.

The Electronic Consumer Show in Las Vegas was filled with new techonolgy and AI advancements. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, explains what the show entailed.

As Gov. Katie Hobbs faces re-election this year, she kicked off the legislative session with a State of the State Address. Stan Barnes, republican politcal strategist, breaks down the speech.

Arizona Governor, Katie Hobbs, kicked off the legislative session with her State of the State Address Monday. Stacy Pearson, Democratic political analyst, breaks down the speech and offers her insight. 

Back on this day in 1904 Henry Ford set a land speed record. 

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It's a new year, and what do the Democrats and Republicans hope to get done in the 2026 legislative session? Our own Colton Krolak looked into both parties' priorities and joined the show to discuss. 

This legislative session, a new bill relating to ICE will be introduced. Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller joined the show to talk about how he is helping State Senate President Warren Petersen to introduced this bill into the session and what will be in the bill.  

Will the new year see an uptick in United States military action internationally? ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss what the United States may do in some "hotspots" including Cuba, Iran and Syria. 

The unemployment rate slipped to 4.4% from the revised 4.5% we saw in november, its the first decline since June.  How will this benefit employers? Evan Taylor, Associate Economics Professor at the Universty of Arizona joined the show for Money Monday to discuss. 

Back in this day in 2007 the Apple iPhone debuted.  

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The final jobs report of 2025 released today, and to discuss what revalations the data may shed light on is the editor in chief of Investopedia Caleb Silver. 

Tensions are escalating across the nation in wake of fatal shootings in Minneapolis and Portland. This tense feeling can be felt internationally as well amid the United States' action against Venezuela and Trump wanting Greenland. Political Analyst Chuck Todd joined the show to break down what you need to know from our nation's capital. 

Tensions are flaring in Minneapolis and across the nation after the fatal shooting of Renee Good. ABC News Reporter Armando Garcia joined the show to describe the site of the shooting and what comes next in the investigation. 

Back on this day in 2011 Arizona Congresswoman, Gabby Giffords, was shot. Six people were killed and 13 others were injured.

The prison oversight committee aims to hold the Arizona Department of Corrections accountable. Walt Blackman, state representative, talks about how the committee remains unfunded.

An I.C.E. agent shot a woman yesterday during a federal operation. Brad Garrett, ABC News crime and terrorism analyst, talks about I.C.E. protocol and the impact this incident has on future law enforcement investigations. 

Maybe you have noticed all the vacant commercial real estate in the East Valley? Doug Ressler, manager of business intelligence with Yardi Matrix, explains why. 

Did you make a New Year's resolution? AI can apparently help keep it. Nick Burns, Google tech and trends expert, explains how.

Back on this day in 1990 the Leaning Tower of Pisa was closed to the public. Officials were concerned over the increasing lean of the monument.

The 50th VRBO Fiesta Bowl is tomorrow. As Ole Miss and Miami fans flock to the Valley for the game, the non profit behind it siezes the opportunity to give back to the community. Erik Moses, executive director and CEO of the Fiesta Sports Foundation, talks about what the game means and how the foundation gives back.

Operation Absolute Resolve was deemed a success. The long term impacts of capturing and indicting Nicholas Maduro are not fully known yet. John Cohen, former counterterrorism coordinator, discusses known and potiential impacts of the weekend operation.