Jim Sharpe has worked in and around the media since he was an Arizona high school student. He’s been a talk show host; a program director; a media liaison and consultant for political campaigns; and an award-winning journalist (including being awarded Reporter of the Year). He’s worked in major markets like Los Angeles and tiny towns like Page, Arizona — and in far-flung places like Iraq: where, as an embedded reporter during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he survived a roadside bombing while on a U.S. Army patrol north of Baghdad. You can hear Arizona’s Morning News weekdays from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m.
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JIM SHARPE | Nov 3, 2016The Cubs won the World Series! Now anything is possible!
The Cubs' win completely changes our world. It rips a giant, gaping hole in the space-time continuum and suddenly (as of now) anything is possible.
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JIM SHARPE | Oct 24, 2016You know what’s scary? The assault on Halloween!
I see Halloween as a fun day for kids to dress up and eat candy while we all celebrate the spooky side of life. Now, the powers that be want to change it.
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JIM SHARPE | Oct 7, 2016Sharper Point: Here’s what’s going to happen during the second presidential debate
If you're planning to watch football instead of watching the second debate on Sunday, I put together this preview. It should save you some time.
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JIM SHARPE | Sep 23, 2016Driving an electric car may be fun but it does not equal moral superiority
Listen up, all you electric car drivers: Your vehicle does not move you up a moral class because you're saving the environment. Because you're not.
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JIM SHARPE | Aug 11, 2016Sharper Point: Parents’ annual reminder to keep cool as kids head to school
With Arizona kids going back to school this week, emotions such as joy, trepidation and excitement are running high. And that's just the parents.
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JIM SHARPE | Jul 20, 2016Could seasoned political veterans sink Donald Trump’s presidential campaign?
I'm afraid Donald Trump will miss out on the presidency. Not because of the mistakes of young staffers, but errors made by seasoned political veterans.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 19, 2016What happened to the version of Donald Trump I liked?
The "You're fired!" version of Donald Trump would never let Melania Trump's speechwriter hand around after the plagiarism allegations. What happened to him?
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 18, 2016Republican National Convention provides grade-A people-watching, especially media
At the the first day of the Republican National Convention, I've watched people spill cups of coffee, trip over cords and walk around so confused.
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JIM SHARPE | Jul 13, 2016Sharper Point: Adults need to be more like kids when arguing race
In America, there is a ongoing, constantly heated, emotional conversation about race and its role in our society. Maybe we need to be more like kids.
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JIM SHARPE | Jul 7, 2016Sharper Point: Sad to see record-low Arizona Diamondbacks attendance
The crowd for Tuesday's game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres was really small, like the lowest ever recorded at Chase Field.
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JIM SHARPE | Jun 30, 2016Sharper Point: Happy birthday, America, you beautiful country you
Seriously, happy birthday, America. We live in the greatest nation on earth and every American should give thanks they live here on Monday.
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JIM SHARPE | Jun 16, 2016Sharper Point: Extremely hot Father’s Day is perfect excuse to be lazy
In case you have somehow not heard, it's going to be as hot as 120 degrees in Phoenix on Sunday, better known as Father's Day.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jun 14, 2016Politicians, please stop pretending you have the answers to Orlando
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton need to stop pretending that have an easy answer to preventing another Orlando-style shooting. It's not that simple.
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JIM SHARPE | Jun 2, 2016Former Phoenix VA director suing for her job shows a lack of shame
The former director of the Phoenix VA is suing to get her job back. Does this woman not feel shame? How can this be allowed to happen?
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JIM SHARPE | Jun 1, 2016Sharper Point: Maybe the press is being too hard on Donald Trump
I can't believe I'm saying this, but maybe Donald Trump is right. Maybe the press is being too hard on him.
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JIM SHARPE | May 27, 2016Donald Trump’s protesters are actually encouraging people to support him
What protesters don't realize is that, by being so outspoken to the point of violence, they are actually drumming up more support for Donald Trump.
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JIM SHARPE | May 18, 2016Gun shamers, go out and get yourselves a hobby
To those folks freaking out over the latest piece of Arizona gun legislation signed into law by Gov, Doug Ducey: Stop. Just. Stop.
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JIM SHARPE | May 13, 2016Sharper Point: Poll claims people like Nickelback more than Donald Trump
A Public Policy Polling poll has officially settled the longtime debate over what we dislike more: Donald Trump or Nickelback.
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JIM SHARPE | May 3, 2016
Freedom of the press isn’t about me, it’s about us
When we talk about freedom of the press, it no longer applies to just those in the Fourth Estate. It applies to each and every one of us who has a voice.
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JIM SHARPE | May 2, 2016Are Donald Trump and Megyn Kelly ready to make nice?
Fox News host Megyn Kelly and Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump will sit down later this month after Trump agreed to an interview.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Apr 25, 2016Sharper Point: What should we call the fourth round of Super Tuesday?
Some media outlets are branding the five combined primaries as Super Tuesday Four. That name is not only unoriginal, but it's plain boring.
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JIM SHARPE | Apr 22, 2016Sharper Point: Parents, it’s time to accept your kids need recess
Some parents are very concerned about the Madison School District in Phoenix having mandated recess time. They shouldn't be. Kids need time to just be kids.
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JIM SHARPE | Apr 11, 2016Sharper Point: Has Donald Trump’s campaign begun its end?
Is it happening? Are we actually going to see the end? Could Donald Trump's campaign actually be nearing its conclusion?
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JIM SHARPE | Apr 4, 2016
Sharper Point: Is the Ted Cruz affair tabloid headline accurate?
There's a lot of hubbub about a tabloid story claiming Ted Cruz has had multiple affairs. It may have been leaked by Donald Trump's people, but is it true?