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Amazing Arizonans: Jayme West reflects on KTAR News career spanning more than 25 years

Dec 11, 2024, 4:45 AM | Updated: 6:06 am

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PHOENIX — This week on Amazing Arizonans I talk with Arizona’s Morning News co-anchor Jayme West.

I’ve known Jayme for almost five years and think she is as kind as she is talented and intelligent.

I was able to learn so much about her. Her background is interesting. Her perspectives on the big stories she has covered are incredible. She is a great storyteller.

She has accomplished so much in this industry. She is a trailblazer for women in the broadcasting industry. I love this conversation. I hope you do too.

More about Amazing Arizonans

Amazing Arizonans is available at KTAR.com, the KTAR News app and everywhere you get your podcasts.

The podcast, which debuted in June 2023 and is in its third season, has had more than 20 episodes spotlighting some of the best and brightest to come out of the Grand Canyon State.

Previous guests on the podcast include Jerry Colangelo, Michael Crow, Jan Brewer and Al McCoy.

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Amazing Arizonans: Jayme West reflects on KTAR News career spanning more than 25 years