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Back on this day in 1952 Patrick Swayze was born. The movie star later was later diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died in 2009.

On today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe talks about the CPI and PPI numbers impact. The reports released weren't what was expected, Sharpe says its to early to tell if the economy is heading in a positive directions. 

KTAR News and Arizona Sports are teaming up with Phoenix Children's for the 17th Annual Give-A-Thon. The hospitol treats over 260,000 kids a year and needs help to continue saving lives. Become a champion of hope by calling 602-933-4567 or text GIVE to 620620. 

Evan Taylor, U of A Associate Professor of Economics joined the show to talk about the inflation and retail sales numbers that have been released. He says its a little early to tell what the full impact of this report is.

Following the summit President Trump and Putin, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Trump at the White House today. ABC News Political Analyst, Steve Roberts says European leaders agree with Zelenskyy and want a ceasefire as quickly as possible.

Back on this day in 1969, the Woodstock festival opened for the first time. The festival was originally meant to raise funds for a recording studio and rock and roll retreat near the town of Woodstock. It would go on to become one of the most iconic festivals of all time.

On today's episode of the Sharper point commentary, Jim talks about the sentencing of Isaac Damon King. Back in 2015, 24-year-old DPS trooper Tyler Edenhofer was shot and killed by Isaac Damon King. Yesterday, King was sentenced to 35 years for the killing.

U.S. Senator Mark Kelly joined the show to talk about immigration, inflation and what's happening in D.C. What are his thoughts on the federal enforcements? 

Back on this day in 1935, Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. The law gave an income to the elderly and was meant to combat unemployment. Much of the law has been unchanged since it's creation, back on this day in 1935.

On today's sharper point commentary, Jim Sharpe talks about the new addition to Scottsdale Fire: Electric Bikes. They are using these bikes to get to stranded or mising hikers.

Back on this day in 2008 Michael Phelps wins three gold medals. Each of these were done in record time.

On today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe talks about the deportation efforts of Kelly Yu gaining bipartisan support to keep her in Arizona. He says it is refreshing seeing people working across party lines to find common-ground solutions. 

Chip Lupo, Wallethub Analyst, joined the show to talk about inflation in Phoenix. He says the decrease of inflation from 2022 to now is remarkable.

Lisa Everett, Republican chair (LD-29) and Brent Peak, co-chair of the progressive Northwest Valley Indivisible Group joined the show to speak about their efforts to stop the deportation of Kelly Yu. Yu is a Peoria business owner who was taken to the Eloy Dentention Center after showing up for one of her immigration hearings.

Back on this day in 1990, the largest T-Rex skeleton was discovered in South Dakota. The skeleton was 65 million years old 

On today's sharper point commentary, Jim Sharpe talks about a new Rent Cafe study that shows where you can get the most square footage for an apartment, if your rent is $1,500. In the Valley, Scottsdale is the only city that offers less space than the national average for the cost of $1,500.

Rent Cafe recently did a study, looking at how much square feet you can get in an apartment for $1500. The result show that in the valley, that rent budget doesn't even get you 1000 sq ft. Which cities are the best in terms of price per sq ft?

The Dragon Bravo fire has become the 7th largest widlfire in Arizona history. Jim Cross joined the show to discuss the progress fire fighters are making on containing the blaze that has been burning since July 12th.

How should you keep your kids safe during these extreme heat warnings? Dr. Jaron Smith explained what strategies you can use and what you should be on the lookout for during he intense summer heat. 

Back on this day in 1934, Alcatraz opened it's doors for the first time. Alcatraz was created for federal prisoners who were thought as the most dangerous and is located in the middle of the San Fransisco Bay. 

On today's sharper point commentary, Jim Sharpe discusses the new police report that came out regarding the death of Trigg Kiser, who drowned in his Chandler pool a few months ago. The report shows that Trigg's father, Brady, was distracted by an NBA finals game while his son was in the pool.

Evan Taylor, UofA Associate Professor of Economics, joined the show to talk about mortgage rates and possible moves of the Federal Reserve. What will it take to change Arizona's real estate scene?

Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, is set to meet with President Trump this week after failing to meet last week's deadline to end the Ukraine- Russia war. ABC News Correspondent, Steven Portnoy, gives the latest details and possible outcomes of the meeting.

Back on this day in 1974, Richard Nixon resigned. After feeling the pressure of impeachment due to the Watergate affair, Richard Nixon decided to resign and made a 16-minute televised address.

Nixon resigned amid mounting public pressure after he was impeached for his role in the Watergate Scandal.