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 | Jan 29, 2026AZ Political Podcast: Former DHS official thinks ICE is hurting law enforcement’s reputation
John Cohen, a former high-ranking DHS official, told AZ Political Podcast that federal immigration operations are hurting law enforcement’s reputation.
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JIM SHARPE | Jan 20, 2026AZ Political Podcast: Top 50 most powerful people in Arizona politics ahead of 2026 midterm election
This latest episode of the AZ Political Podcast stars pollster Mike Noble. He talks about the 50 most powerful Arizona politicians going into 2026.
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JIM SHARPE | Jan 15, 2026AZ Political Podcast: Jay Feely discusses Trump’s impact on his congressional race
Former NFL kicker Jay Feely discussed President Donald Trump's impact on his congressional campaign in the latest AZ Political Podcast with Jim Sharpe..
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JIM SHARPE | Jan 14, 2026AZ Political Podcast: Mark Brnovich remembered for sense of humor, love of Grateful Dead
As a tribute to the late Mark Brnovich, host Jim Sharpe is featuring their 2024 conversation on the AZ Political Podcast.
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JIM SHARPE | Jan 9, 2026AZ Political Podcast: What will state Republicans try to accomplish next legislative session?
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen, a Republican, is the star of 2026's first episode of the AZ Political Podcast, hosted by Jim Sharpe.
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JIM SHARPE | Dec 19, 2025AZ Political Podcast: What were the state’s biggest political stories of 2025?
What were the biggest political stories in Arizona in 2025? This special edition of the AZ Political Podcast has all the details you need to know.
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JIM SHARPE | Dec 12, 2025AZ Political Podcast: Pinal County Attorney explains why his office is working with ICE
On this week's AZ Political Podcast: Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller talks about why his office is working with ICE and his path into politics.
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JIM SHARPE | Dec 5, 2025AZ Political Podcast: Former JAG Corps Navy attorney on potential Mark Kelly court-martial
On this week’s AZ Political Podcast, Tim Stringham answers Jim's question: could Mark Kelly really be recalled to the Navy and court-martialed?
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JIM SHARPE | Nov 21, 2025AZ Political Podcast: Jan Brewer weighs in on 2026 governor and secretary of state races
Jan Brewer joins the AZ Political Podcast to talk about the 2026 gubernatorial race and the Arizona secretary of state race.
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JIM SHARPE | Nov 14, 2025AZ Political Podcast: Gina Swoboda dishes on GOP leadership, her run for Congress
Host Jim Sharpe learned a lot about Arizona GOP Chair Gina Swoboda and her congressional campaign on this week's AZ Political Podcast.
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JIM SHARPE | Nov 7, 2025AZ Political Podcast: Adrian Fontes on election security, voter rolls and 2026 elections
Adrian Fontes joins the AZ Political Podcast to talk election security, voter rolls and what 2026 could mean for Arizona Democrats.
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JIM SHARPE | Oct 31, 2025AZ Political Podcast: Ex-Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb discusses congressional bid
Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb discusses his decision to run for Congress with host Jim Sharpe on this week's AZ Political Podcast.
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JIM SHARPE | Oct 24, 2025AZ Political Podcast: No end in sight? Former Congressman explains controversy over US budget
Why is the current budget so controversial? Matt Salmon explains why the 2025 government shutdown is unique on the AZ Political Podcast.
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JIM SHARPE | Oct 16, 2025AZ Political Podcast: Economist Jim Rounds discusses impact of government shutdown
In the latest episode of the AZ Political Podcast, economist Jim Rounds discusses the financial impact of the government shutdown on Arizona.
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JIM SHARPE | Oct 6, 2025AZ Political Podcast: David Schweikert talks run for governor, how Republicans can pass spending bill
The latest episode of the AZ Political Podcast features a David Schweikert interview tackling the government shutdown and funding solutions.
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JIM SHARPE | Oct 3, 2025AZ Political Podcast: New chair of state Democratic Party talks top priorities, rebuilding trust
Arizona Democratic Party Chair Charlene Fernandez is the guest on the latest episode of the AZ Political Podcast.
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JIM SHARPE | Sep 26, 2025AZ Political Podcast: Former Arizona attorney general discusses state’s water future
On the latest episode of the AZ Political Podcast, Terry Goddard discusses the indictment of former FBI director James Comey and Arizona's water future.
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JIM SHARPE | Sep 19, 2025AZ Political Podcast: Polling expert predicts how 2026 gubernatorial election will play out
On the latest episode of the AZ Political Podcast, Mike Noble shares his expert analysis on the 2026 gubernatorial election. Here's what to expect.
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JIM SHARPE | Sep 12, 2025AZ Political Podcast: Former Congressman Jeff Flake on moving forward after political violence
Jeff Flake recalls his brushes with political violence and talks about how the U.S. can move forward peacefully on the AZ Political Podcast.
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JIM SHARPE | Sep 5, 2025AZ Political Podcast: Consultant explains how lobbying helps everyday people
This latest episode of the AZ Political Podcast dives deeply into the world of lobbying — and how it helps citizens as well as politicians.
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JIM SHARPE | Aug 22, 2025AZ Political Podcast: Karrin Taylor Robson focused on border security, education in AZ governor race
In the latest episode of the AZ Political Podcast, Karrin Taylor Robson explains why she wants to be the Grand Canyon State's next governor.
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JIM SHARPE | Aug 15, 2025AZ Political Podcast: Tom Horne responds to opponent Kimberly Yee’s comments
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne joined the AZ Political Podcast to address comments from rival Kimberly Yee.
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JIM SHARPE | Aug 8, 2025AZ Political Podcast: Andy Biggs discusses running for governor, daughter’s political ambitions
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs talks to host Jim Sharpe about running for governor, his daughter's political ambitions and more on this week's AZ Political Podcast.
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JIM SHARPE | Aug 1, 2025AZ Political Podcast: Novelist explains why he’s happy Arizona isn’t in the political spotlight
Making his triumphant return to the AZ Political Podcast is local author Jon Gabriel, who gives his take on politics.