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 | Jun 21, 2024AZ Political Podcast: Luis Acosta discusses Biden immigration order and more
On this week's AZ Political Podcast, Luis Acosta discusses the Biden immigration order from this week and other recent executive orders.
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JIM SHARPE | Jun 19, 2024Is Biden using migrants as political pawns — in a game of checkers?
KTAR News host Jim Sharpe wonders if Biden is using migrants as political pawns -- in a game of checkers -- following recent executive action.
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JIM SHARPE | Jun 14, 2024AZ Political Podcast: Terry Goddard on Hobbs investigation, policing in Phoenix
Terry Goddard, this week's guest on AZ Political Podcast, discusses the Hobbs "pay for play" investigation, policing in Phoenix and more.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jun 7, 2024AZ Political Podcast: Immigration lawyer Sal Macias discusses Biden’s executive action at border
Sal Macias discusses President Joe Biden’s executive action regarding asylum claims changes things at the border on this week's AZ Political Podcast.
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JIM SHARPE | Jun 3, 2024Half the tragedies one Arizona law enforcement family has faced would’ve broken me in half
As an Arizona family deals with its second line of duty death, KTAR News host Jim Sharpe wonders why so many are willing to open fire on police.
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JIM SHARPE | May 31, 2024AZ Political Podcast: David Schweikert on Social Security, losing elections, political future
This week's guest on AZ Political Podcast with Jim Sharpe is Republican U.S. Rep. David Schweikert.
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JIM SHARPE | May 24, 2024AZ Political Podcast: Paul Bentz analyzes recent presidential, Senate polling for Arizona
This week on the AZ Political Podcast, Paul Bentz joins Jim Sharpe to analyze recent Arizona polling in the presidential and U.S. Senate races.
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JIM SHARPE | May 20, 2024The 2 (really) big things causing Joe Biden to trail Donald Trump in Arizona
Immigration and economy woes might be too much for Joe Biden to overcome in the 2024 election in Arizona, host Jim Sharpe writes.
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JIM SHARPE | May 17, 2024AZ Political Podcast: Jon Gabriel on state of Arizona Republican Party, upcoming races
Conservative writer and content creator Jon Gabriel discusses the state of the Arizona Republican Party on this week's AZ Political Podcast.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2024AZ Political Podcast: Sybil Francis on issues Arizona voters do agree on
Sybil Francis, this week's guest on AZ Political Podcast, goes over some of the issues Arizona voters do agree on.
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JIM SHARPE | May 7, 2024Is Kern’s kind of kooky becoming the new GOP brand?
After Anthony Kern's latest brush with controversy, KTAR News host Jim Sharpe wonders if Kern's brand of kooky is simply the new norm.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2024AZ Political Podcast: Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee talks making history, politics, money and more
In this episode of the AZ Political Podcast, Kimberly Yee talks with Jim Sharpe about how she made history as the state treasurer.
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JIM SHARPE | Apr 26, 2024AZ Political Podcast: Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma talks fake elector indictment
This episode of AZ Political Podcast features Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma, who shares his thoughts on the fake elector scheme.
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JIM SHARPE | Apr 23, 2024Are voters really apathetic about 2024 election — or are they still trying to digest the last one?
Apparent voter apathy might actually be a sign of burnout from previous elections, writes KTAR host Jim Sharpe.
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JIM SHARPE | Apr 22, 2024Coincidence? Earth Day 2024 comes a day after Phoenix hits 100 degrees
Whatever you think about global warning, the Phoenix heat island effect isn't up for debate, writes KTAR host Jim Sharpe.
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JIM SHARPE | Apr 19, 2024AZ 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.
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JIM SHARPE | Apr 17, 2024Arizona 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.
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JIM SHARPE | Apr 12, 2024AZ 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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JIM SHARPE | Apr 11, 2024Throwing 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.
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JIM SHARPE | Apr 10, 2024The 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.
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JIM SHARPE | Apr 5, 2024AZ 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.
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JIM SHARPE | Apr 1, 2024Social 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.
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JIM SHARPE | Mar 29, 2024AZ 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.
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JIM SHARPE | Mar 26, 2024‘Just say no’ to election threats in Arizona and beyond
After the latest person was sentenced to prison time for threatening an Arizona elections official, KTAR News host Jim Sharpe reminds to just say no to threats and conspiracies.