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AZ Political Podcast: Garrett Archer talks election integrity...
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AZ Political Podcast: Election analyst Garrett Archer with ABC15 talks election integrity

On this episode of the AZ Political Podcast, Garrett Archer, a data analyst with ABC15, sits down with Jim Sharpe to talk about elections.
12 hours ago
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Jim Sharpe

Arizona US Senate candidate Kari Lake wants you to do what?!?

KTAR News host Jim Sharpe believes Kari Lake's declaration her supporters should strap on a Glock to prepare for 2024 is dangerous.
2 days ago
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Video: Why children missing school is a big deal in Arizona #news #school #shorts

Why children missing school is a big deal in Arizona #news #school #shorts Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News  
4 days ago
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Video: Why children missing school is a big deal in Arizona

Monday’s Sharper Point commentary is about children missing school. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
4 days ago
Picture of the Mitsubishi Montero that Phoenix police suspect hit an 11-year-old girl in a crosswal...
Damon Allred

Hit-and-run suspect sought in Phoenix after injuring child walking in crosswalk

Officers are searching for a hit-and-run suspect who hit an 11-year-old girl walking in a school crosswalk on Friday, Phoenix PD said.
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Video: Bridge the Divide: Finding Unity in a Divided World #news

Bridge the Divide: Finding Unity in a Divided World #news #shorts Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
7 days ago
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Video: What do Americans currently agree on ahead of 2024 election?

Jim Sharpe reads a poll about what Americans agree on during his Sharper Point commentary. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
7 days ago
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AZ Political Podcast: Chuck Coughlin on Arizona’s abortion ruling and its national effect

Chuck Coughlin lays out what the Arizona Supreme Court’s decision means for both Republicans and Democrats in this election year in this week's AZ Political Podcast.
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Video: Arizona’s abortion ruling and its national impact ahead of 2024 election

In this week’s AZ Political Podcast, Jim Sharpe sits down with Chuck Coughlin- CEO & President of HighGround Inc.- to discuss the national implications of Arizona’s abortion ban and the possible impact it could have on federal races in the 48th state. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
8 days ago
A Phoenix police officer was fired on April 10, 2024, for a fatal 2022 shooting. (YouTube screensho...
Jim Sharpe

Throwing bullets may be more accurate — but throwing rocks can be deadly too

KTAR News host Jim Sharpe isn't convinced a Phoenix police officer should have been fired after he fatally shot a man throwing rocks at him.
8 days ago
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Video: How throwing rocks can turn deadly

A Phoenix police officer was recently fired due to a fatal off-duty shooting involving a suspect throwing rocks at people in 2022. Jim Sharpe breaks down the incident in Thursday’s Sharper Point commentary. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
8 days ago
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The abortion stance both sides need to agree on in Arizona

KTAR News host Jim Sharpe believes Arizonans should listen to each other and not be swayed by politicians looking for a vote when it comes to abortion.
9 days ago
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Video: Strong emotions, opinions surround Arizona’s abortion law ruling

In the wake of the Arizona Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion Tuesday, Jim Sharpe urges people to say calm no matter which side of the issue you find yourself on in Wednesday’s Sharper Point commentary. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Photo: Getty Images
9 days ago
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Video: How much taxpayer investment is too much?

In the wake of TSMC getting $6.6 billion from the federal government, Jim Sharpe wonders if’s possible to invest too much taxpayer money. Could this turn the dream of an economic boom into a nightmare? Find out in Tuesday’s Sharper Point commentary. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
10 days ago
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Video: Arizona needs more security on the light rail

Jim Sharpe shares his experience taking the light rail in Arizona this past week and why changes are needed in Monday’s Sharper Point commentary. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
11 days ago
26th Street and Camelback Road, where an e-scooter rider was struck and killed by an unknown suspec...
Damon Allred

Suspect sought in fatal hit-and-run of e-scooter rider in Phoenix

Detectives are searching for the suspect of a hit-and-run that killed a man riding an e-scooter in Phoenix on Wednesday.
14 days ago
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Video: As the men’s Final Four tips off in Phoenix, KTAR News and Arizona Sports preview the matchups

KTAR News host Jim Sharpe and Arizona Sports host Vince Marotta sat down to preview the Final Four match ups and give their prediction for who will win it all. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Photo: Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News  
14 days ago
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Video: Will Arizona remain home to four professional sports teams? That’s up to the Coyotes

As Arizona Coyotes fans ponder the fate of the NHL franchise, Jim Sharpe breaks down the dollars and cents of what it may take for Arizona to remain home to four professional teams in Friday’s Sharper Point commentary. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
14 days ago
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AZ Political Podcast: Democratic political consultant Stacy Pearson hits the hottest topics

On this episode of AZ Political Podcast, Democratic political consultant Stacy Pearson discusses the latest, including Ruben Gallego fundraising numbers.
14 days ago
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Video: AZ Political Podcast: Democratic political consultant Stacy Pearson hits the hottest topics

On this episode of AZ Political Podcast, Democratic political consultant Stacy Pearson discusses the latest, including Ruben Gallego fundraising numbers. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News  
15 days ago
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Video: Despite trips to Arizona, Joe Biden continues trailing Donald Trump in polls

President Joe Biden has made various trips to Arizona, but why does he continue to trail Donald Trump in the polls around the 48th state? Jim Sharpe ponders the idea in Thursday’s Sharper Point commentary. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Photos: Chip Somodevilla, Scott Olson/Getty Images
15 days ago
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Jayme West

Phoenix cold case: Decades after teen murdered at home, police are still searching for answers

It's been more than 46 years since a 16-year-old girl was killed in her family's Phoenix duplex, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions that continue to haunt both her loved ones and the detectives tasked with solving the case. 
16 days ago
Final Four organizers in Phoenix sustainability strategies...
Serena O'Sullivan

How Final Four organizers in Phoenix are staying sustainable during massive sports event

Final Four organizers in Phoenix say they will prioritize sustainability during this weekend's massive sporting event.
17 days ago
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Video: Are there enough youth mental health counselors in Arizona?

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17 days ago
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Video: Are there enough youth mental health counselors in Arizona?

Tuesday’s Sharper Point commentary is about why there aren’t enough mental health counselors in Arizona. Jim Sharpe explains how impactful this could be. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
17 days ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 31: In this photo illustration, a teenager uses her mobile phone to ac...
Jim Sharpe

Social media plus post-2010 tech equals troubled teens

KTAR News host Jim Sharpe expands on the troubles teens are faced in a post-2010 social media world and how to fix some problems.
18 days ago
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Video: Why social media plus post-2010 tech equals troubled teens

Many parents have begun to wonder why teen issues with anxiety and depression have grown in recent years. Jim Sharpe takes a closer look at what may be the root of the problem and what can be done to mitigate issues. Video: Arin Shae and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
18 days ago
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Video: Study suggests belief benefits, even beyond the Easter Bunny

In Jim Sharpe’s ‘Sharper Point Commentary’ he talks about a study that says you don’t have to believe in the Easter Bunny but you might want to believe in something. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
21 days ago
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AZ Political Podcast: Adrian Fontes speaks on threats against election officials

On this week's AZ Political Podcast, Jim Sharpe interviews Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes about a variety of election topics.
21 days ago
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Video: AZ Political Podcast: Adrian Fontes speaks on threats against election officials

AZ Political Podcast: Adrian Fontes speaks on threats against election officials. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
22 days ago