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. Tune in weekdays 5-8 a.m. on 92.3FM, on the KTAR News app, at KTAR.com or on the KTAR YouTube channel.

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Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at U of A - Money Monday

Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at U of A, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about inflation and how personal savings rates have dropped from 5.5% to 2.6%.

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Jun 1, 2026 5:55 AM
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Mike Dobuski, ABC News tech reporter

ABC's technology reporter, Mike Dobuski, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the early success of "Backrooms" and "Obsession". What's more interesting, both were directed by YouTubers and had very low budgets.

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Jun 1, 2026 5:33 AM
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Kate Gallego, Mayor of Phoenix

Mayor Gallego joins Arizona’s Morning News to preview 602 Day and talk about housing inventory, heat mitigation, and more.

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May 29, 2026 8:10 AM
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Christel Bell, ABC15 Anchor

ABC15's Christel Bell joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about ABC’s On the Road segment. ABC is hosting the event at Glendale Community College, bringing free help and resources to Arizonans. 

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May 29, 2026 7:23 AM
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Chuck Todd, Political Analyst

Political analyst Chuck Todd joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about Jill Biden’s recent interview about her husband and the extended ceasefire with Iran. 

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May 29, 2026 7:3 AM
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Rich Frankel, Former FBI Special Agent in Charge

Former FBI Special Agent in Charge, Rich Frankel, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the CIA officer charged with theft after millions in gold bars were found in his home.

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May 29, 2026 6:59 AM
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Back on this day in 2006, Barry Bonds broke Babe Ruth's homerun record.

Back on this day in 2006, Barry Bonds broke Babe Ruth's homerun record. It was Bonds' 715th homerun and it happened during the Giants 6-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies.

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May 28, 2026 8:22 AM
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Stan Barnes, Political Consultant

Political consultant, Stan Barnes, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about recent Mark Lamb controversies and how much it hurts his political campaign.

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May 28, 2026 8:17 AM
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Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent

ABC's Jim Ryan joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about NASA awarding $220 million to a pair of companies to develop 21st-century versions of the moon buggies that drove around the lunar surface in the early 1970s. 

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May 28, 2026 8:4 AM
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Back on this day in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public.

Back on this day in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public. At the time of building, the bridge cost $27 million and was considered affordable. 

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May 27, 2026 8:31 AM
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Warren Petersen, Arizona's Senate President

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about ongoing budget negotiations. Gov. Hobbs recently said the two sides are close to a deal.

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May 27, 2026 6:23 AM
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Martha Raddatz, ABC's Chief Global Affairs Correspondent and Author of The Hero Next Door

ABC's Martha Raddatz joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about her new book, The Hero Next Door. The book focuses on portraits of servicemen and women who have been fighting in America's wars since 9/11.

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May 27, 2026 5:51 AM
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John Cohen, Former undersecretary at DHS

Former undersecretary at DHS, John Cohen, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the recent White House shooting as the Trump administration pushes for the importance of a ballroom, and the security issues that come with hosting the World Cup. 

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May 27, 2026 5:31 AM
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Back on this day in 1927, it was the last day for Model T production at the Henry Ford factory

Back on this day in 1927, it was the last day for Model T production at the Henry Ford factory. The Model T was introduced in October of 1908.

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May 26, 2026 9:53 AM
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Greg Stanton, Arizona Congressman

Arizona Congressman, Greg Stanton, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about a new bipartisian U.S.-Mexico Congressional Caucus. 

00:07:14
May 26, 2026 9:52 AM
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Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable - Tech Tuesday

Mashable tech editor, Tim Werth, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Google search changing forever, a new survey saying 99% of executives are prepared for AI layoffs, 3 key takeways from Pope Leo's AI speech, and why people hate dating apps.

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May 26, 2026 9:50 AM
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Back on this day in 1992 Johnny Carson hosted the Tonight Show for the final time

Back on this day in 1992 Johnny Carson hosted the Tonight Show for the final time

KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

00:01:08
May 22, 2026 8:30 AM
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Anne Landers, COO of Junior Achievement Arizona

How can we teach kids about money? COO of Junior Achievement Arizona, Anne Landers joins the show to tell us about how their organization is helping to teach kids finanacial literacy to help prepare them for the rest of their lives. 

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May 22, 2026 6:22 AM
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Chuck Todd, political analyst

Thomas Massie this week lost his primary. Also what's going on with the Despartment of Justice lawsuit? And why is Trump barred from IRS audits? To recap political happenings from our nation's capital is the host of the Chuck Todd cast, Chuck Todd. 

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May 22, 2026 5:53 AM
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Back on this day in 1881, the American National Red Cross was founded.

Back on this day in 1881, the American National Red Cross was founded. The organization was founded by Clarissa "Clara" Barton.

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May 21, 2026 8:17 AM
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DJ Lee, Phoenix Fire Captain

Phoenix Fire Captain, DJ Lee, joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about child water safety and drowning prevention. KTAR News and Fulton Homes remind you two seconds is too long to take your eyes off kids near water. To learn about the five layers of protection text swim to 620 620 or visit KTAR.com/watersafety.

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May 21, 2026 7:53 AM
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Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent

Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about the record breaking 45 million Americans who are expected to travel for Memorial Day. 39 million are expected to travel by car, as gas prices hit a near $5 a gallon.

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May 21, 2026 5:30 AM
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Back on this day in 1873, jeans were patented

Back on this day in 1873, jeans were patented. Jeans were originally made to help gold miners and loborers whose pants easily ripped during the demanding physical work.

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May 20, 2026 9:4 AM
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Kameron Lee, DPS PIO

DPS PIO, Seargeant Kameron Lee, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about troopers launching a distracted driving crackdown on I-10, arresting 67 drivers for recording a fatal crash in Tucson. 

00:05:41
May 20, 2026 6:28 AM
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Tanner Swanson - Marketing director for a New Leaf

Marketing director for A New Leaf, Tanner Swanson, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about Arizona losing a domestic abuse hotline due to a lack of funding. 

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May 20, 2026 5:28 AM
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