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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Justin Heap, Maricopa County Recorder

Maricopa County Recorder, Justin Heap joins co-host of Arizona's Morning News, Jim Sharpe to talk about early voting in anticipation of the 2026 midterm election.  

00:10:23
Oct 27, 2026 12:46 PM
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Mike Noble, CEO of Noble Predictive Insights

Mike Noble, the CEO of Noble Predictive Insights joins Jim Sharpe one week before election day to discuss the latest polling in anticipation of the 2026 midterm election. 

00:10:50
Oct 27, 2026 12:29 PM
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Back on this day in 1904, the New York Subway opened

On this day in 1904 the New York subway opened, becoming the only 24/7 subway system in the world. 

00:01:08
Oct 27, 2026 8:14 AM
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Tina Tamboer, The Cromford Report

Four Arizona ZIP codes are ranked among the nations’ hottest luxury home markets.

00:06:40
Oct 27, 2026 6:54 AM
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Jim Ryan, ABC News

Are electric shopping labels changing the price of your items while they’re on the shelf?

00:05:09
Oct 27, 2026 5:53 AM
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Is the iPhone duo worth it?

Jim and LaDona break down top technology headlines, including the iPhone due and Turning Point's political party app. 

00:06:58
Oct 27, 2026 5:25 AM
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Back on this day in 1959, Marty Robbins released 'El Paso'

Back on this day in 1959, Marty Robbins released 'El Paso', which became the first #1 hit of the 1960s. 

00:01:11
Oct 26, 2026 8:17 AM
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Maria Ailor, Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

How can Arizona resident impacted by last week's storms file insurance claims and when should they expect to hear back?

00:06:33
Oct 26, 2026 6:23 AM
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Evan Taylor, U of A economics professor

Is Arizona relying too much on its chip production? How is the state preparing for its energy future?

00:06:07
Oct 26, 2026 5:59 AM
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Jim Ryan, ABC News

How are negative campaign ads impacting our perception of the election?

00:06:25
Oct 26, 2026 5:29 AM
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Tyler Drake, Cardinals Corner Podcast Host

Cardinals Corner podcast host Tyler Drake joins Arizona's Morning News for the Friday Huddle segment to talk about the Cards' win last week and their upcoming game against the Broncos.

00:06:32
Oct 23, 2026 10:17 AM
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Chuck Todd, Political Analyst

Free range political analyst Chuck Todd joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about the dozen days left until the midterm elections and the role Arizona will play in deciding who controls Congress. 

00:06:20
Oct 23, 2026 10:14 AM
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Barry Markson, KTAR legal analyst

KTAR legal analyst Barry Markson joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about the lawsuit from Attorney General Kris Mayes against Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap. 

00:06:23
Oct 23, 2026 10:11 AM
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Back on this day in 1797, the first parachute jump on record took place

In Paris, a man was inspired by his time spent in prison to attach a large canopy to a basket with suspension lines and use it as a parachute. He also used a helium balloon to rise up into the air before cutting the line and descending uninjured.

00:01:04
Oct 22, 2026 9:24 AM
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Walt Blackman, Arizona State Representative

Rep. Walt Blackman joins to talk about requesting the governor to declare a state of emergency following the reported tornado in Herber.

00:07:30
Oct 22, 2026 8:55 AM
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Kimberly Winson-Geideman, Clinical Professor and Director of the Division of Real Estate in the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU

Kimberly Winson-Geideman, Clinical Professor and Director of the Division of Real Estate in the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU, joins to talk about the significant nationwide drop in pending home sales. 

00:04:45
Oct 22, 2026 8:37 AM
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Brad Garrett, ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst

Brad Garrett, ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst, joins to talk about sexual assault on college campuses, including the University of Arizona.

00:05:21
Oct 22, 2026 8:31 AM
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Back on this day in 2001, the United We Stand 9/11 benefit concert took place

Artists including Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and the Backstreet Boys banded together on October 21st, 2001, for the United We Stand concert series to benefit victims of the September 11th attacks.

00:01:04
Oct 21, 2026 8:19 AM
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Andy Biggs, Arizona U.S. Representative

Arizona U.S. Representative Andy Biggs joins to talk about what he's doing in the last 13 days before the midterm election to prepare for the governor's race. 

00:10:52
Oct 21, 2026 8:12 AM
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Jorge Torres, ABC15 Meteorologist

Jorge Torres, ABC15 meteorologist, joins to talk about severe weather facing the valley this week. 

00:04:14
Oct 21, 2026 8:10 AM
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Vince Marotta, co-host of Bickley & Marotta

Vince Marotta, co-host of Bickley & Marotta on Arizona Sports, joins to talk about the beginning of the season for the Phoenix Suns.

00:06:19
Oct 21, 2026 8:9 AM
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Greg Stanton on white substances sent to his office, Arizona's Colorado River water

Greg Stanton on white substances sent to his office, Arizona's Colorado River water

00:10:58
Oct 20, 2026 7:0 AM
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Scottsdale was ranked the best spot in the nation for driving, is that true? Jim and LaDona weigh in.

Scottsdale was ranked the best spot in the nation for driving, is that true? Jim and LaDona weigh in.

00:05:17
Oct 20, 2026 6:2 AM
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Tim Werth - Tech Tuesday: The iPhone duo and SpaceX shares for every American child?

Tim Werth - Tech Tuesday: The iPhone duo and SpaceX shares for every American child?

00:06:59
Oct 20, 2026 5:24 AM
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Evan Taylor, University of Arizona Economics Professor

Arizona is continuing to play a major role in the country's data center and chip manufacturing industries. Economics professor Evan Taylor with the University of Arizona explains how the state stacks up against others. 

00:06:37
Oct 19, 2026 6:49 AM
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