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Video: Sharper Point: Why President Biden’s third trip to Arizona in 2023 likely won’t be his last

President Joe Biden makes his third trip to Arizona this year, this time to honor John McCain in Tempe. His visits often cause plenty of closures which leads KTAR News host Jim Sharpe to ponder why Biden continues to show the 48th state so much love. With the 2024 election on the horizon, this won’t […]
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Video: Sharper Point: Arizona teacher shortages are forcing schools into shorter weeks

Sharper Point: Arizona teacher shortages are forcing schools into shorter weeks. Video: Jeremy Schnell/KTAR News Picture: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images  
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Video: Sharper Point: No need to live in fear of a federal shutdown, Arizona

With a federal government shutdown becoming a distinct possibility, Jim Sharpe gives a brief history lesson to prove there’s no need for America (or Arizona) to panic. Video: Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
7 months ago
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New border numbers show DC doesn’t care to do the math (because they don’t care)

KTAR host Jim Sharpe believes D.C. needs to do the math to figure out more Border Patrol agents, immigration judges and options are needed to curb rising migrant numbers.
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Video: Sharper Point: Washington D.C.’s border math isn’t adding up

Arizona saw a spike in border numbers for August, leading KTAR News host Jim Sharpe to wonder if our leaders in Washington can’t do math – or don’t care to do the math in Monday’s Sharper Point commentary. Video: Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
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Video: Sharper Point: What’s next after court orders the city of Phoenix to clean up The Zone in 45 days?

Maricopa County Superior Court ruled against the city of Phoenix, ordering the city to clean up the downtown homeless encampment known as The Zone within 45 days. Jim Sharpe takes a look at what the ruling means and what could come next in Thursday’s Sharper Point commentary. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
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Video: Sharper Point: Why and how are Arizonans quitting their jobs?

Sharper Point: Why and how are Arizonans quitting their jobs? Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
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Video: Sharper Point: If you’re a professional driver, act like one, Jim Sharpe says

Sharper Point: If you’re a professional driver, act like one, Jim Sharpe says. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News  
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Video: Sharper Point: Arizona Cardinals continue to frustrate their fans after blown lead in home opener

Sharper Point: Arizona Cardinals continue to frustrate their fans after blown lead in home opener. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News  
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Video: Sharper Point: 20 rattlesnakes found in a garage in Mesa Arizona

Sharper Point: 20 rattlesnakes found in a garage in Mesa Arizona. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQeI4PwOQKo&t=2s&ab_channel=RattlesnakeSolutions  
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Maybe uber-high inflation is behind the Valley — but it’s still too soon to celebrate

High inflation could be a thing of the past in metro Phoenix, but KTAR News host Jim Sharpe cautions that it is too early to celebrate.
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Video: Sharper Point: Don’t celebrate Bidenomics just yet, Phoenix

Inflation in the Valley may be down compared to August 2022, but Jim Sharpe explains why it may be too early to celebrate. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
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Video: Sharper Point: Kroger agrees to $1.4B settlement in opioid lawsuit that includes Arizona

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Video: Sharper Point: Patients beware as imposter doctor opened clinic, treated dozens of patients

An imposter doctor opened a psychiatric clinic and treated dozens of patients after opening her West Valley practice under the stolen identity of a nurse practitioner. Jim Sharpe dives deeper into the investigation and conviction of the imposter physician in Tuesday’s Sharper Point commentary. Video: Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
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Video: Sharper Point: The ripple effect of 9/11 continues even today, 22 years later

The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, set off a chain of events that included the war on terrorism. KTAR News host Jim Sharpe reflects on the effects of 9/11 on the 22nd anniversary in Monday’s Sharper Point commentary. Video: Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Photos: Andrew Lichtenstein/Getty Images Larry Busacca/Getty Images Chao Soi Cheong/AP Photos
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Video: Can granny flats help the #Phoenix housing affordability issue?

Sharper Point commentary takes a closer look at what a granny flat is and if it can help easy housing affordability issue around the Valley.
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Video: Sharper Point: Can granny flats help save the Phoenix housing affordability problem?

Granny flats, a self-contained living area usually located on the grounds of a single-family home or more commonly known as a backyard casita or guest house, are becoming a more popular housing option around the Valley. Jim Sharpe takes a closer look in Friday’s Sharper Point. Video: Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Subscribe to the KTAR Daily […]
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Video: Sharper Point: New COVID strain? Jim Sharpe investigates

Sharper Point: New COVID strain? Jim Sharpe investigates. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News  
8 months ago
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The anti-cop kooks on the Phoenix Union High School District board don’t want to learn

As another Phoenix Union High School District student was caught on campus with a gun, KTAR News host Jim Sharpe questions if its board will ever learn from removing student resource officers.
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Video: Sharper Point: Anti-cop Phoenix Union High School District board created more on-campus gun issues

As another Phoenix Union High School District student was caught on campus with a gun, Jim Sharpe questions if the anti-cop PXU board will ever learn from removing its student resource officers across district campuses. Video: Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
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Video: Sharper Point: Truck’s lithium-ion battery bursts into flames near Tempe facility

Sharper Point: Truck’s lithium-ion battery bursts into flames near Tempe facility. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
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Video: Sharper Point: Phoenix Parks and Rec continues warning hikers as they hit the trails amid high temps

Phoenix Parks and Rec board continue to warn hikers of heat issues and complications as they hit the trails amid high temperatures. Jim Sharpe shares more in Friday’s Shaper Point commentary. Video: Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
8 months ago
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Arizona’s US Senate race is so interesting, I’m making up words to describe it

Arizona's ever-growing 2024 race for the U.S. Senate has KTAR News host Jim Sharpe inventing words to describe it.
8 months ago
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Video: Sharper Point: Arizona’s US Senate race is so interesting, I’m making up words to describe it

Arizona’s US Senate race is so interesting, Jim Sharpe is making up words to describe it in Thursday’s Sharper Point commentary. Video: Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
8 months ago