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Jim Sharpe

I’m suffering from BCM: Border Cynicism Syndrome

KTAR News host Jim Sharpe is cynical of tangible solutions coming to the border situation at Arizona's Lukeville Port of Entry and beyond.
12 hours ago
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Video: Americans are becoming more cynical amid influx of migrants following Lukeville Port closure

As a flood of migrants continue to cross over the U.S.-Mexico border following the closure of the Lukeville Port, Jim Sharpe takes a look at the growing cynicism of the Biden Administration in Friday’s Sharper Point commentary. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
15 hours ago
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Video: Americans are becoming more cynical amid influx of migrants following Lukeville Port closure

As a flood of migrants continue to cross over the U.S.-Mexico border following the closure of the Lukeville Port, Jim Sharpe takes a look at the growing cynicism of the Biden Administration in Friday’s Sharper Point commentary. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Photo: John Moore/Getty Images
15 hours ago
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Video: Sharper Point: Maricopa County debuts resources to help tackle fentanyl crisis

Maricopa County unveiled a new video series and website designed to help residents understand the growing impact of fentanyl use and prevent tragedies in their communities. Jim Sharpe draws on his own experience with addiction in Thursday’s Sharper Point commentary. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
2 days ago
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Video: Arizona teacher shortage by the numbers

Jim Sharpe breaks down the Arizona teachers shortage by the numbers and what is needed to retain educators in Wednesday’s Sharper Point commentary.
3 days ago
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Video: Sharper Point: What is needed to retain teachers in Arizona?

Research finds that 30 percent of teacher positions are unfilled across Arizona and 53 percent of those vacancies are filled by those who do not reach the state’s standard certification requirements. Jim Sharpe takes a closer look in Wednesday’s Sharper Point commentary. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
3 days ago
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Video: Sharper Point: How Arizona’s border could be a problem for President Biden’s reelection campaign

Sharper Point: How Arizona’s border could be a problem for President Biden’s reelection campaign. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images
4 days ago
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Jim Sharpe

Which gun legislation sounds better: ‘GOSAFE’ or ‘BARELY-SAFER?’

KTAR News host Jim Sharpe wonders if newly introduced gun legislation will make a difference and how much any impact could matter.
4 days ago
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Video: Go Safe act good first step for gun safety in Arizona, more can be done though

Go Safe act good first step for gun safety in Arizona, more can be done though.
5 days ago
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Video: Sharper Point: New Go Safe act good first step for gun safety in Arizona, more can be done though

Sharper Point: New Go Safe act good first step for gun safety in Arizona, more can be done though. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News  
5 days ago
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Video: Sharper Point: Why you shouldn’t go postal on Postal Service workers, especially this holiday season

Patience at the post office and for postal workers continues to go down across the country, with some people acting out against workers. Jim Sharpe takes a look at why it’s important to not go postal at the post office this holiday season- and throughout the year- in Friday’s Sharper Point commentary. Video: Jeremy Schnell […]
8 days ago
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Video: How much housing is being built to deal with the increase of people moving to Arizona?

As more people decide to move to Arizona from California, Washington and Texas, the creation of housing continues to increase. Jim Sharpe considers what happens to the inflow and outflow of people moving in and around the 48th state in Thursday’s Sharper Point.
9 days ago
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Video: Sharper Point: As more people move to Arizona, the state climbs to No. 1 in multi-home construction

As more people decide to move to Arizona from California, Washington and Texas, the creation of housing continues to increase. Jim Sharpe considers what happens to the inflow and outflow of people moving in and around the 48th state in Thursday’s Sharper Point. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
9 days ago
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Video: Sharper Point: Why being a smart driver helps you be a safe driver

Sharper Point: Why being a smart driver helps you be a safe driver. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Subscribe to the KTAR Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/45MmM3G Read articles from KTAR News: https://ktar.com/ Download the KTAR app: https://ktar.com/the-ktar-newstalk-app/ Sign up for texts from KTAR: https://bit.ly/3EoCmGV Listen live to KTAR: https://ktar.com/listen-to-ktar-92-3-fm-anywhere/ KTAR SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KTARNews […]
10 days ago
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Video: Arizona police officer arrested in fatal hit-and-run crash

Arizona police officer arrested in fatal hit-and-run crash.
11 days ago
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Video: Sharper Point: Arizona police officer arrested in fatal hit-and-run crash

An Arizona police officer was arrested over the weekend for his involvement in a fatal hit-and-run, authorities said Monday. Jim Sharpe dives further into the details and impact of the story in Tuesday’s Sharper Point. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Subscribe to the KTAR Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/45MmM3G Read articles from KTAR News: https://ktar.com/ […]
11 days ago
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Jim Sharpe

Hoping for a better economy won’t get one here in time for the holidays

KTAR News host Jim Sharpe warns that without a dramatic economic improvement, the holiday gift Joe Biden wants in 2024 might not come.
18 days ago
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Video: Millions of Americans worried over holiday shopping this years as #BlackFridaySales kick off

Jim Sharpe breaks down the numbers as millions of Americans are worried ahead of Black Friday and the holiday season ahead, can they afford to give gifts this year?
18 days ago
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Video: Sharper Point: Hope for a better economy won’t get here in time for Black Friday sales, holidays

As the major holiday shopping starts, a new survey shows many consumers aren’t confident in their ability to buy gifts this year. Jim Sharpe takes a look at how the holiday shopping season may not help President Joe Biden get the present he wants most in 2024. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
18 days ago
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Video: Sharper Point: Five Arizona cities deemed top destinations for Thanksgiving holiday

Jim Sharpe reveals which five Arizona cities cracked the Top 20 of Wallet Hub’s 100 top places to go for Thanksgiving and shared what he’s thankful for this year. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Subscribe to the KTAR Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/45MmM3G Read articles from KTAR News: https://ktar.com/ Download the KTAR app: https://ktar.com/the-ktar-newstalk-app/ Sign […]
19 days ago
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Video: Sharper Point: Throwing around ideas instead of rocks when it comes to the Israel-Hamas war

After a week of protests in the Valley, Jim Sharpe discusses how Arizona is not immune from the ugliness of the Israel-Hamas war. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
22 days ago
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Jim Sharpe

Former TV anchor Lake’s campaign strategy could be anchor that drags her to bottom of election lake

The latest polling shows that Kari Lake's campaign strategy could be pushing Republican voters away from her, according to KTAR News host Jim Sharpe.
23 days ago
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Video: Sharper Point: Could Arizona’s 2024 Senate race be a three-way run for the seat?

The latest local poll shows that former TV anchor Kari Lake’s campaign strategy may be pushing votes to a candidate who hasn’t even declared if they’re officially running. Jim Sharpe breaks down the latest numbers in Thursday’s Sharper Point. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News
23 days ago
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Video: Sharper Point: Congress should focus on securing the border and not trying to fight each other

Sharper Point: Congress should focus on securing the border and not trying to fight each other. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Picture: Drew Angerer/Getty Images
24 days ago