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Arizona's Morning News

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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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Jul 10, 2026

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Randy Keating, Tempe Councilmember 12.06.2026

Tempe Councilman, Randy Keating, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about how he issued a demand with the Maricopa County Recorder's Office that all relevant and appropriate records be preserved for potential litigation against Justin Heap in regard to a recent video showing employees moving a ballot scanner.   **NOTE: During the interview, the equipment in question was erroneously called...

Chuck Todd, Political Analyst 12.06.2026

Political analyst Chuck Todd joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about economic news and its political ramifications, if Republicans would survive midterms IF the Iran war ended today 

Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC's parenting reporter 12.06.2026

ABC's parenting reporter, Bethany Braun-Silva, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about educators reporting calmer classrooms and stronger student connections after a year of cellphone bans. 

Back on this day in 1982, E.T. was released in theatres 11.06.2026

Back on this day in 1982, E.T. was released in theatres. The films focuses on a boy named Elliot, who befriends an extra terrestrial dubbed E.T.

Chuck Coughlin, political analyst 11.06.2026

Political analyst Chuck Coughlin joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the political ramifications of high inflation. Yesterday, President Trump told reporters that he "loves inflation".

Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent 11.06.2026

Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about FIFA World Cup tickets going unsold. Could it be because of expensive ticket prices?

Back on this day in 1752, Benjamin Franklin flies a kite in a thunderstorm. 10.06.2026

Back on this day in 1752, Benjamin Franklin flies a kite in a thunderstorm. Franklin did the stunt to see if a key attatched to the string would draw an electrical current. Some historians, however, don't believe this ever happened.

Colton Krolak, KTAR reporter 10.06.2026

Colton Krolak, KTAR reporter, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about a new Kids and Car Safety report that shows 10 children have been killed in driveway and parking lot tragedies in the last 18 days.

Steven Portnoy, ABC News national correspondent 10.06.2026

Steven Portnoy, ABC News national correspondent, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the house passing a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill.

John Cohen, Former Acting Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis and Counterterrorism Coordinator, Department of Homeland Security 10.06.2026

John Cohen, Former Acting Under Secretary for Intelligence and Counterterrorism Coordinator, Department of Homeland Security, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the security issues surroundng UFC 250. The event take splace this Sunday, when UFC fighters will fight on the White House South Lawn.

Back on this day in 1973, Secretariat won the Triple Crown 09.06.2026

Back on this day in 1973, Secretariat won the Triple Crown. Secretariat was the first horse since Citation in 1948 to win the award.

Shira Tanzer, KTAR education reporter 09.06.2026

Education reporter, Shira Tanzer, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the lack of growth for charter schools across the state.

Peter Charalambous, ABC News correspondent 09.06.2026

Peter Charalambous, ABC News correspondent, joined Arizona's Morning News to give us a preview on Bill Gates’ testimony  in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.

Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable - Tech Tuesday 09.06.2026

Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about WWDC, SpaceX’s IPO , the UK Prime Minister threatening to ban social media for children, and an AI vibe shift.

Back on this day in 1984, Ghost Busters released in theatres 08.06.2026

Back on this day in 1984, Ghost Busters released in theatres. When the film was being written, it was originally meant to star John Belushi. Sadly, Belushi passed away before the film finished.

Stacy Pearson, political consultant 08.06.2026

Democratic political consultant, Stacy Pearson, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the hatred of data centers amongst Americans, and why they have such bad PR.

Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at U of A - Money Monday 08.06.2026

Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at U of A, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the new jobs report released last week. The job market showed resilience, but inflation is rising faster than average wages.

Bob Benson, Western Governors University Regional Director 05.06.2026

Western Governors University Regional Director Bob Benson joins Arizona’s Morning News for this month’s Community Spotlight. 

Ted Geisler, APS President 05.06.2026

APS President, Ted Geisler, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the annual rate increase that the company is asking for. 

Back on this day in 1956, Elvis performed on The Milton Berle Show 05.06.2026

Back on this day in 1956, Elvis performed on The Milton Berle Show. It was during this show where Elvis was banned from showing any movement from the waist down on national television.

Bob Benson, WGU Regional Director 05.06.2026

Western Governor's University Regional Director, Bob Benson, joined Arizona's Morning News for this months community spotlight, focusing on WGU's partnership and support of St. Mary's Food Bank.

Ted Geisler, APS President 05.06.2026

APS President Ted Geisler joined Arizona's Morning News to explain why the utlity service is asking for a 14% rate increase for residential customers.

Chuck Todd, Political Analyst 05.06.2026

Political analyst Chuck Todd joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about John Bolton pleading guilty and the U.S. House passing a war powers resolution. 

Back on this day in 1919, the 19th amendment was passed 04.06.2026

Back on this day in 1919, the 19th amendment was passed. This amendment allowed women to vote.

Patrick Rakovsky, Starting goalie for the Phoenix Rising 04.06.2026

Starting goalie for the Phoenix Rising, Patrick Rakovsky, joins Arizona’s Morning News for a “soccer for dummies” segment. 

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