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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Back on this day in 1957, Jerry Lee Louis recorded "Great Balls of Fire"

Back on this day in 1957 Jerry Lee Louis recorded "Great Balls of Fire". He had first made his way to Sun Records of September in 1956, the same recording studio where Elvis Presley got his start.

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Jan Brewer, former Arizona Governor

After fatal incidents with children in care of the Department of Child Safety, concerns about the organization have come up. Former Arizona Governor and creator of DCS, Jan Brewer, joined the show to explain why created the insight and possible solutions for current problems.

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Oct 8, 2025 6:23 AM
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Angela Gonzales, Phoenix Business Journal senior reporter

The Metro-Phoenix area continues to grow. Angela Gonzales, Phoenix Business Journal senior reporter, explains where in the Valley people are moving to.

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Oct 8, 2025 6:3 AM
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Clara McMichael, ABC News transportation reporter

Air traffic controllers are starting to call out sick as the government shutdown continues. ABC News Transportation Reporter, Clara McMichael, shares the impact as flight delays continue to grow. 

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Oct 8, 2025 5:22 AM
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Back on this day in 1982, Cats the musical debuted on Broadway.

Back on this day in 1982, Cats the musical debuted on Broadway. 

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Oct 7, 2025 8:15 AM
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Valleywise Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Michael White - Prop 409

In an upcoming mail in election, voters will decide whether to authorize county owned Valleywise Health a $898 million bond. It would allow Valleywise to expand services and bolster their current operations. Valleywise Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Michael White joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss Prop 409.

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Oct 7, 2025 6:55 AM
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ABC News Technology Reporter, Mike Dobuski - Tech Tuesday

It's Tech Tuesday! We've got our eyes on a new generative AI platform called Sora with ties to OpenAI. Also the nation's largest semiconductor conference has moved from San Francisco to the Phoenix! ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski joined Arizona's Morning News to dicsuss these two stories.   

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Oct 7, 2025 6:25 AM
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ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan - Amazon "Prime Big Deal Days"

Amazon anticipates making $9 billlion ahead of the upcoming "Prime Big Deal Days", where many products on their website are discounted. ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about what you need to look out for to save your money. 

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Oct 7, 2025 5:54 AM
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Back on this day in 1982 Madona began her illustrious music career

Back on this day in 1982 Madona began her illustrious music career. She released her debut single "Everybody" which led to a two song record deal.

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Oct 6, 2025 8:26 AM
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Warren Petersen, Arizona Senate President

The Federal government shutdown Wednesday after failing to pass a budget. Arizona Senate President, Warren Petersen joined the show to explain how he thinks the state's U.S. Senators could do more.

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Oct 6, 2025 6:23 AM
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Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at U of A

Before the government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics "Job Openings and Labor Turnover" report showed there 5.5% fewer open jobs last month than there was a year ago. Associate Professor of Economics at U of A, Evan Taylor, joined the show to explain why the job market looks the way it does and what's to expect in the third quarter.

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Oct 6, 2025 5:54 AM
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Vince Marotta, Host of Bickley and Marotta

The Arizona Cardinals lost to the Tennessee Titans yesterday in the final moments of the game. Vince Marotta, host of Bickley and Marotta, joined to explain what went wrong for the team and how fans are reacting the game's outcome.

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Oct 6, 2025 5:23 AM
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Back on this day in 1995 O.J. Simpson was acquitted

Back on this day in 1995 O.J. Simpson was acquitted. The eight-month trial was for the murder of the former football estranged star's wife and her friend.

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Oct 3, 2025 8:18 AM
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Sharper Point Commentary: Homeless ID Project charity breakfast

On today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe joins live from a charity breakfast for the Homeless ID Project. He stresses the importance of getting ID's to people experiencing homelessness to get them out of those situations.

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Oct 3, 2025 7:50 AM
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Kristin Bentz, KTAR Retail Analyst and President of KB Advisory Group LLC

AI is advancing and impacts many aspects of life, including AI shopping. KTAR Retail Analyst, Kristin Bentz, joined the show to discuss this latest shopping trend along with the pros and cons that come with it.

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Oct 3, 2025 7:22 AM
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Cardinals Coffee Talk

Cardinals are facing the Titans Sunday. Arizona Sports' Tyler Drake, joined the show to explain how the Birds will shape up against Tennesse with several players injured.

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Oct 3, 2025 6:23 AM
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Chuck Todd, Political Analyst

Congress is set to meet today during the third day of the government shutdown. Political Analyst, Chuck Todd, joined the show to explain who is most impacted.

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Oct 3, 2025 5:56 AM
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Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent

A complaint filed by 19 states alleges that Kars-R-Us.com solicited donations using deceptive advertising and then forwarded only a fraction of the funds to breast cancer patients. Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, joined the show to talk about the fine the organization has to pay. 

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Oct 3, 2025 5:21 AM
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Back on this day in 1950 comic strips "Peanuts" ran for the first time

Back on this day in 1950 comic strips "Peanuts" ran for the first time. It has been translated into 21 languages since its original publication.

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Oct 2, 2025 8:15 AM
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Sharper Point Commentary: New Arizona laws

On today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe talks about the new laws taking effect in Arizona. He focuses on a few laws that change how animals are treated, age verification for adult websites and tobacco age limits. 

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Oct 2, 2025 7:53 AM
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Al Pitrelli, Trans-Siberian Orchestra Guitarist

"The Ghosts of Eve - The Best of TSO and More" tour is coming to the Valley. Al Pitrelli, TSO guitarist, joined the show to talk about the tour and what fans can expect.

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Oct 2, 2025 6:53 AM
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Angela Gonzales, Phoenix Business Journal Senior Reporter

Prices are coming down, along with mortgages for those buying a house.  Phoenix Business Journal Senior Reporter, Angela Gonzales, joined the show to explain what that means for you.

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Oct 2, 2025 5:51 AM
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Brad Garrett, ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst

There has been an increase in political violence. Brad Garrett, ABC News crime and terrorism analyst, joined the show to talk about who is most vulnerable to being lured into doing attacks. 

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Oct 2, 2025 5:22 AM
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Timeline: Back on this day in 2007, The Spice Girls reunited.

Back on this day in 2007, The Spice Girls reunited. The reunion concert sold out in 38 seconds in the UK. 

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Oct 1, 2025 8:24 AM
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Sharper Point Commentary: The Government Shut Down Today

On today's episode of the Sharper Point Commentary, Jim talks about the government shutdown that happened today, how long it may last and what this means exactly.

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Oct 1, 2025 8:5 AM
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