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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Jim Rounds, Valley Economist and CEO of Rounds Consulting

Valley Economist, Jim Rounds, joined the show to talk about if businesses are going to used tariffed good prices as a guide to non-tariffed products. Also, Arizona has a new Fortune 500 list. Rounds says tariffs will affect supply and demand chains.

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Jun 5, 2025 5:54 AM
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Vince Marotta, Host of The Bickley and Marotta Show

Arizona Sports' Host of Bickley and Marotta, Vince Marotta, joined the show to talk about the new Suns' Head Coach, Jordon Ott. He says Ott has a "herculean task" ahead of him as the Sun's rebuild their team again.

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Jun 5, 2025 5:22 AM
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Back on this day in 1919 the 19th Amendment passed, allowing women to vote

Back on this day in 1919 the 19th Amendment passed, allowing women to vote. This came years after feminism movements led by Susan B. Anthony and other women rights leaders.

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Jun 4, 2025 8:16 AM
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Mike Noble, Founder of Noble Predictive Insights

Mike Noble, founder of Noble Predictive Insights, joined the show to talk about his latest Arizona poll. He says talks about Arizona's pessimistic views on the economy and tariffs.

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Jun 4, 2025 6:52 AM
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Mike Broomhead, Host of The Mike Broomhead Show

Mike Broomhead, host of the Mike Broomhead Show, is headed to Washington D.C. for the "Civics Matters Arizona" program in collaboration with the Arizona Cardinals. He talks about the plans for the high school kids from around the state who are going and what he is most excited for.

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Jun 4, 2025 6:24 AM
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Mark Kelly, U.S. Senator

Senator Mark Kelly joined the show to talk about tariffs, trading, medicaid and more. He talks about how these policies will impact taxpayers. 

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Jun 4, 2025 6:10 AM
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Karen Travers, ABC News White House Correspondent

ABC News White House Correspondent, Karen Travers, joined the show to talk about the tariff trade deal deadline. President Donald Trump has 35 days left on his 90-day tariff pause, but no deals have been made. 

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Jun 4, 2025 5:28 AM
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Back on this day in 1976 Queen Bohemian Rhapsody goes gold

Back on this day in 1976, Queens Bohemian Rhapsody goes gold, selling over 1 million copies and staying on the top charts for weeks 

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Jun 3, 2025 8:19 AM
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Sharper Point Commentary: Boulder Colorado attack

On today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe talks about the recent attack in Boulder, CO where a man used a makeshift flamethrower and molotov cocktails to target a peaceful march in support of Israeli hostages

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Jun 3, 2025 8:12 AM
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Christel Bell, ABC15 Host of "On the Road"

"On the Road" ABC15 Host, Christell Bell, joined the show to talk about the latest episode. This upcoming event at Glendale Community College will provide resources regarding housing.

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Jun 3, 2025 7:26 AM
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John Cohen, ABC News Consultant and Former Homeland Security Official

ABC News Consultant and Former Homeland Security Official, John Cohen, joined the show to give the latest updates on the Boulder, Co attack. He talks about the possibility of other copycat attacks.

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Jun 3, 2025 5:56 AM
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Vince Marotta, Host of Bickely and Marotta

Host of Bickely and Marotta, Vince Marotta, joined the show to talk about a potential injury of Diamondback Pitcher, Corbin Burnes to the identity of Arizona sport fans. He says the Diamondbacks are statistically a better team but have an uphill battle as a team for the rest of the season.

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Jun 3, 2025 5:23 AM
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Back on this day in 1935 Babe Ruth retired

Back on this day in 1935 Babe Ruth retired. He signed the Balitmore Orioles at just 19 years old and went on to have one of the greatest MLB careers in history.

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Jun 2, 2025 8:19 AM
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Sharper Point Commentary: Arizona group home ordered to stop work

On today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe talks about an Arizona group home that was ordered to stop work due. He talks about why this home was ordered to stop and the importance of having a safe and clean space for children in group homes.

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Jun 2, 2025 7:52 AM
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Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent

ABC News Correspondent, Jim Ryan joined the show to talk about a massive data breach that compromised more than 184 million passwords. He tells Jim Sharpe and LaDona Harvey which apps were affected and how it was discovered.

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Jun 2, 2025 6:22 AM
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Jay Famiglietti, ASU Global Futures Professor

ASU Global Futures Professor, Jay Famiglietti, joined the show to talk about how much groundwater Arizona has lost in the last 20 years. He says the groundwater getting pumped out of aquifers will most likely not be replaced. 

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Jun 2, 2025 5:56 AM
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Karen Travers, ABC News White House Correspondent

ABC News White House Correspondent, Karen Travers, joined the show to talk about the increased tariffs on steel imposed by the Trump Administration. She talks about the international reactions to tariffs and President Donald Trump's trading tactics.

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Jun 2, 2025 5:24 AM
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Back on this day in 2003 Finding Nemo was released

Back on this day in 2003 Finding Nemo was released. The animated film produced by Pixar for Disney, started pre-production in 1997.

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May 30, 2025 8:19 AM
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Back on this day in 2003 Finding Nemo was released

Back on this day in 2003 Finding Nemo was released. The animated film produced by Pixar for Disney, started pre-production in 1997.

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May 30, 2025 8:19 AM
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Sharper Point Commentary: On again, off again Tariffs

On today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe talks about the whiplash and confusion of the recent tariff news. He shares the difficulties of planning with the ever-changing policies.

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May 30, 2025 7:52 AM
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Yassamin Ansari, U.S. Representative

Congresswoman, Yassamin Ansari, joined the show to talk about her recent visit to an Eloy I.C.E dentation center. She says it was a "heartbreaking experience." Ansari also discusses the impact of funding cuts to programs and nonprofits who work with migrants.

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May 30, 2025 7:23 AM
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Chuck Todd, Political Analyst

Political Analyst, Chuck Todd, joined the show to catch you up on all things politics. From a questionable fashion choice made at the West Point graduation to the latest in President Trump's tariffs, Todd talks about how it will impact people.

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May 30, 2025 5:51 AM
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Back on this day in 1942 Bing Crosby recorded White Christmas

Back on this day in 1942, Bing Crosby recorded White Christmas.

00:01:07
May 29, 2025 8:17 AM
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Sharper Point Commentary: Dogs Being Left to Die In The West Valley

On today's Sharper Point Coommentary, Jim Sharpe talks about the ongoing issue of dogs being dumped in the West Valley desert and left to die. 

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May 29, 2025 8:3 AM
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Brad Garrett, ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst

ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst, Brad Garrett, joined the show to talk about the Arkansas ex-police officer who is on the run after escaping a maximum security prison Sunday. He talks about how it happened and what to expect from prisoners on the run.  

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May 29, 2025 6:23 AM
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