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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Back on this day in 1980, Buddy Holly's famous glasses were found

Back on this day in 1980, Buddy Holly's famous glasses were found. Lost since his death in 1959, the glasses were eventually found filed away in an envelope on a court clerks office in Iowa.

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Feb 27, 2026 8:18 AM
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Chuck Todd, political analyst

Political analyst, Chuck Todd, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about FBI Director, Kash Patel seen celebrating with the U.S. men's hockey team after their gold medal win against Canada. And of course, Todd gave us his thoughts on the State of the Union Address.

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Feb 27, 2026 7:34 AM
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News Correspondent

Yesterday, Hillary Clinton spoke in front of a congressional panel, answering questions about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Today, Bill Clinton will do the same, and ABC's Peter Charalambous joined Arizona's Morning News to tell us what we should expect to hear.

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Feb 27, 2026 6:22 AM
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Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent

Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about how COVID-19 had created a pandemic of people wearing pajamas in public. Many of have embraced the comfy new trend, but some traditionalists are mkaing their voice heard.

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Feb 27, 2026 5:51 AM
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Back on this day in 1919, the Grand Canyon was officially designated as a national park

Back on this day in 1919, the Grand Canyon was offically designated as a national park. It was President Woodrow Wilson who would make it official.

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Feb 26, 2026 8:21 AM
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Shira Tanzer, KTAR Education Reporter

KTAR education reporter, Shira Tanzer, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about how the ESA program has changed since it became universal. More specifically, Tanzer discusses how the program may have harmed disability students who were using the service.

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Feb 26, 2026 7:30 AM
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Steven Portnoy, ABC News National Correspondent

ABC News national correspondent, Steven Portnoy, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Hillary and Bill Clinton's depositions that are being held this week in Chappaqua, New York. They are in relattion to the Clinton's connection with Jeffery Epstein.

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Feb 26, 2026 6:56 AM
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Back on this day in 1936 Samuel Colt received the patent for the revolver

Back on this day in 1936 Samuel Colt received the patent for the revolver. This enabled a gun to be fired multiple times without it having to reload it. 

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Feb 25, 2026 8:53 AM
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Mark Kelly, Democratic Senator

Following the State of the Union, Sen. Mark Kelly joined Arizona's Morning News to give us his immediate reaction. Sen. Kelly also shared his thoughts on running for President during the next election cycle. 

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Feb 25, 2026 8:14 AM
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John Cohen,former undersecretary of intelligence and counter-terrorism coordinator for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Over the weekend the Mexican military killed a top cartel leader in a capture operation. Violence erupted after the news broke. To talk about how this will impact U.S. security is John Cohen, former undersecretary of intelligence and counter-terrorism coordinator for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Feb 25, 2026 6:48 AM
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David Schweikert, U.S. Congressman AZ-1

The President gave his State of the Union Address last night, something U.S. Congressman David Schweikert applauded. He joins the show to talk about his reaction as a Republican lawmker.

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Feb 25, 2026 5:57 AM
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Greg Stanton, U.S. Congressman for Arizona

President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday night, something Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., said was the most divisive address ever. He joins the show to talk about his reaction and several things he actually liked in the speech.

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Feb 25, 2026 5:25 AM
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Back on this day in 1970 "ABC" by the Jackson 5 was released

Back on this day in 1970 "ABC" by the Jackson 5 was released. Michael Jackson was only 11-years-old when the song was released.

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Feb 24, 2026 8:16 AM
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Art Del Cueto, border security advisor

Over the weekend the leader of Mexico's most dangerous cartel was killed in an capture operation. Art Del Cueto, border security advisor, talks about the possibility of the violence and chaos that ensued after El Mencho's death will cros the border into Arizona.

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Feb 24, 2026 6:58 AM
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Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable

Carplay is getting AI, skiers were saved by technology and Google is updating Gemini. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, shares the latest tech news.

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Feb 24, 2026 6:49 AM
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Chuck Coughlin, CEO and president of Highground Inc.

President Trump's State of Union address is tonight. Chuck Coughlin, CEO and president of Highground Inc., breaks down what people want to hear and what he expects Trump to say.

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Feb 24, 2026 5:56 AM
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Back in this day in 1980, Queen's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100

Back in this day in 1980, Queen's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100. 

KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

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Feb 23, 2026 8:12 AM
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Barry Markson, KTAR legal analyst

The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs on Friday, saying he overstepped his authority. To talk about the legal implications behind this decision, our own legal analyst Barry Markson joins the show. 

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Feb 23, 2026 7:24 AM
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Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent

The final day of the Olympics showed lots of dramatic action, which included the men's hockey team winning their first gold medal since 1980. ABC News Correspondent (and friend of the show) Jim Ryan joins us to give us an update on all the great Olympic happenings in Milan. 

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Feb 23, 2026 6:31 AM
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Evan Taylor, associate professor of economics at U of A

The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs on Friday. And the PCE (personal consumption expenditures) came in at 3%, signaling higher inflation than expected. Sounds like it's a Money Monday and Evan Taylor, Uniersity of Arizona associate economics professor, joins us to talk about all the most pressing money stories facing you. 

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Feb 23, 2026 5:52 AM
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Cheri Preston, ABC morning drive anchor

As the Northeast prepares for a powerful blizzard, at least 7000 flights have been cancelled. Joining the show to give us an update on the winter storms the region is experiencing is ABC's morning drive anchor, Cheri Preston. 

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Feb 23, 2026 5:21 AM
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Back on this day in 1962 John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth

Back on this day in 1962 John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth. He launched off from Florida abroad the Friendship 7.

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Feb 20, 2026 8:22 AM
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Chuck Todd, political analyst

The Save America Act is continuing to make its way through Congress. Political Analyst Chuck Todd explains how this will impact Arizona.

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Feb 20, 2026 6:53 AM
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Kelsey Mo, ADOT spokesperson

ADOT's annual snowplow naming competition is underway. Kelsey Mo with ADOT joins to talk about the 12 finalist and how people can participate. 

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Feb 20, 2026 6:22 AM
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Jim Cross, former KTAR senior wildfire reporter

Lake Mead is at only 34% capacity and Lake Powell is at 24%, how will drought conditions affect the state? Jim Cross, Jim Cross, former KTAR senior wildfire reporter, joins to explain.

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Feb 20, 2026 5:53 AM
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