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Start your morning off right with Arizona's Morning News. You'll be informed with the very latest on what's going on in the Valley, Arizona, nation and throughout the world. Jim Sharpe is a native Arizonan. LaDona Harvey brings decades of experience. Tune in weekdays 5-8 a.m. on 92.3FM, on the KTAR News app, at KTAR.com or on the KTAR YouTube channel.
October 22, 2026

Back on this day in 1797, the first parachute jump on record took place

In Paris, a man was inspired by his time spent in prison to attach a large canopy to a basket with suspension lines and use it as a parachute. He also used a helium balloon to ris...   (02:04)
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October 22, 2026

Walt Blackman, Arizona State Representative

Rep. Walt Blackman joins to talk about requesting the governor to declare a state of emergency following the reported tornado in Herber.   (08:30)
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October 22, 2026

Kimberly Winson-Geideman, Clinical Professor and Director of the Division of Real Estate in the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU

Kimberly Winson-Geideman, Clinical Professor and Director of the Division of Real Estate in the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU, joins to talk about the significant nationwide drop in pending home sales.    (05:45)
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October 22, 2026

Brad Garrett, ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst

Brad Garrett, ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst, joins to talk about sexual assault on college campuses, including the University of Arizona.   (06:21)
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October 21, 2026

Back on this day in 2001, the United We Stand 9/11 benefit concert took place

Artists including Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and the Backstreet Boys banded together on October 21st, 2001, for the United We Stand concert series to benefit victims of the September 11th attacks.   (02:04)
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October 21, 2026

Andy Biggs, Arizona U.S. Representative

Arizona U.S. Representative Andy Biggs joins to talk about what he's doing in the last 13 days before the midterm election to prepare for the governor's race.    (11:52)
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October 21, 2026

Jorge Torres, ABC15 Meteorologist

Jorge Torres, ABC15 meteorologist, joins to talk about severe weather facing the valley this week.    (05:14)
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October 21, 2026

Vince Marotta, co-host of Bickley & Marotta

Vince Marotta, co-host of Bickley & Marotta on Arizona Sports, joins to talk about the beginning of the season for the Phoenix Suns.   (07:19)
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October 20, 2026

Greg Stanton on white substances sent to his office, Arizona's Colorado River water

Greg Stanton on white substances sent to his office, Arizona's Colorado River water   (11:58)
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October 20, 2026

Scottsdale was ranked the best spot in the nation for driving, is that true? Jim and LaDona weigh in.

Scottsdale was ranked the best spot in the nation for driving, is that true? Jim and LaDona weigh in.   (06:17)
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October 20, 2026

Tim Werth - Tech Tuesday: The iPhone duo and SpaceX shares for every American child?

Tim Werth - Tech Tuesday: The iPhone duo and SpaceX shares for every American child?   (07:59)
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October 19, 2026

Evan Taylor, University of Arizona Economics Professor

Arizona is continuing to play a major role in the country's data center and chip manufacturing industries. Economics professor Evan Taylor with the University of Arizona explains how the state stacks up against others.    (07:37)
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October 19, 2026

Geri Wright, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Expert

Geri Wright with the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center tells Arizona's Morning News how her organization is help save and rehabilite Arizona's native mammals.   (06:59)
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October 16, 2026

Kevin McCabe, host of the Kevin McCabe Show on Arizona Sports

Kevin McCabe, the "dean" of high school sports and host of the Kevin McCabe Show on Arizona Sports joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about the Desert Ridge High School football controversy.    (08:43)
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October 16, 2026

Tyler Drake, Cardinals Corner Podcast Host

Cardinal's Corner podcast host, Tyler Drake, joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about the Cardinal's recent losses and an outlook for the coming weeks.    (07:34)
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October 16, 2026

Chuck Todd, Political Analyst

Free range political analyst Chuck Todd joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about his visit to Arizona, white powder sent to politicians across the country, and troubles in Ukraine amid a US-Russia diesel deal.    (07:41)
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October 16, 2026

Chuck Todd, Political Analyst

Free range political analyst Chuck Todd joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about his visit to Arizona, white powder sent to politicians across the country, and troubles in Ukraine amid a US-Russia diesel deal.    (07:41)
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October 15, 2026

Kate Gallego, Phoenix Mayor

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about Phoenix's $7.2M budget surplus, records requests backup and increase in fees, and more.    (09:06)
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October 15, 2026

Jim Ryan, ABC News National Correspondent

ABC News National Correspondent Jim Ryan joins to talk about how Americans are spending more and getting less ahead of the holidays.   (06:56)
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October 15, 2026

Jim Rounds, Valley economist and president of Rounds Consulting Group

Valley economist and president of Rounds Consulting Group Jim Rounds joins to talk about the latest inflation report.    (07:34)
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October 15, 2026

Shannon Kingston, ABC News State Department Reporter

ABC News State Department Reporter Shannon Kingston joins to talk about how Ukraine's uphill battle is getting harder.    (05:41)
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October 14, 2026

Back on this day in 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh was published

Winnie-the-Pooh first appeared by name in a children's story on London's Evening News for Christmas Eve. The story inspired the opening paragraph of A.A. Milne's book, which was published on October 14, 1926.   (02:07)
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October 14, 2026

Back on this day in 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh was published

Winnie-the-Pooh first appeared by name in a children's story on London's Evening News for Christmas Eve. The story inspired the opening paragraph of A.A. Milne's book, which was published on October 14, 1926.   (02:07)
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October 14, 2026

Paul Bentz, Senior Vice President at Highground Inc.

New polling shows Democrats leading all statewide races. Paul Bentz, the senior vice president at Highground Inc., tells Arizona's Morning News it could be a "red undertow" in the midterms.   (07:13)
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October 14, 2026

Sarah Porter, Director of ASU's Kyl Water Center

Did the rain help our drought and reservoir issues? Sarah Porter, the Director of ASU's Kyl Water Center answers that question on Arizona's Morning News.   (06:17)
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October 14, 2026

John Cohen, Former DHS Undersecretary

Former Department of Homeland Security undesecretary John Cohen joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss potential terror threats targeting the midterm elections and a new MI5 warning.   (07:13)
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October 13, 2026

Back on this day in 2021, William Shatner went to space

Back on this day in 2021, William Shatner went to space   (02:22)
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October 13, 2026

Commander O’Meara- Scottsdale PD on short-term rentals

Commander O’Meara- Scottsdale PD on short-term rentals   (07:22)
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October 13, 2026

Sheriff Dannels- Santa Cruz County border response fallout

Sheriff Dannels- Santa Cruz County border response fallout   (08:20)
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October 13, 2026

Tim Werth - Tech Tuesday: How could recent strikes on Russian data centers impact the tech world?

Tim Werth - Tech Tuesday: How could recent strikes on Russian data centers impact the tech world?    (08:04)
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October 12, 2026

Back on this day in 1997, John Denver died in a plane crash.

Back on this day in 1997, John Denver died in a plane crash.    (02:13)
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October 12, 2026

Jay Feely- CD1 congressional candidate

Jay Feely- CD1 congressional candidate    (10:36)
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October 12, 2026

Evan Taylor- How AZ defense contractors are benefiting from Iran war

Evan Taylor- How AZ defense contractors are benefiting from Iran war   (06:53)
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October 12, 2026

Steve Roberts joins AZMN to discuss how the current diesel prices could impact the upcoming election.

Steve Roberts joins AZMN to discuss how the current diesel prices could impact the upcoming election.   (06:36)
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October 9, 2026

Back on this day in 1936, the Hoover Dam started sending electricity to Los Angeles

Back on this day in 1936, the Hoover Dam started sending electricity to Los Angeles. There was over 266 miles of transmission lines.   (01:59)
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October 9, 2026

Ashlee DeMartino, ABC15 Meteorologist

ABC15 Meteorologist Ashlee DeMartino joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about the weekend weather and how Arizona will be affected by tropical storm Rachel.   (05:42)
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October 9, 2026

Tyler Drake, Cardinal's Corner Podcast Host

Cardinal's Corner podcast host, Tyler Drake, joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about the Cardinal's Sunday matchup against the Lions.    (07:56)
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October 9, 2026

Chuck Todd, Political Analyst

Free-range political analyst, Chuck Todd, joins to talk about recent Trump news and a $100,000 Amex bill.    (06:38)
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October 9, 2026

Soo Youn, ABC News Business Reporter

ABC's business reporter, Soo Youn, joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about Amazon's AI chat feature and the data it collects from users.   (07:58)
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October 8, 2026

Back on this day in 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis recorded "Great Balls of Fire"

Back on this day in 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis recorded "Great Balls of Fire". Lewis had just turned 22.   (03:10)
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October 8, 2026

Garret Archer, ABC15 data analyst

Garret Archer, ABC15 data analyst, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about how Latino voters are leaning in 2026.   (05:58)
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October 8, 2026

Shira Tanzer, KTAR education reporter

Shira Tanzer, KTAR education reporter, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Prop 320   (06:38)
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October 8, 2026

Brad Garrett, ABC's Crime & Terrorism analyst

Brad Garrett, ABC's Crime & Terrorism analyst, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the Cornell rape case.   (07:35)
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October 7, 2026

Back on this day in 1982, "Cats" ran on Broadway for the first time

Back on this day in 1982, "Cats" ran on Broadway for the first time. It went on to run for 18 years and over 7,000 performances.   (02:05)
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October 7, 2026

Will Humble, former Executive Director for the Arizona Public Health Association

Will Humble, former Executive Director for the Arizona Public Health Association, joined  Arizona's Morning News to talk about New York declaring a state of emergency due to a measles outbreak, and the plague going around Russia.   (06:34)
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October 7, 2026

Rich Frankel, former FBI Special Agent in Charge

Former FBI Special Agent in Charge, Rich Frankel, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about concerns over an Iran drone attack is what prompted pulling bombers from the UK base.   (06:46)
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October 6, 2026

Back on this day in 1982, Madonna began her music career

Back on this day in 1982, Madonna began her music career. She took off with her hit single, "Everybody".   (02:08)
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October 6, 2026

Kritistin Bentz, retail analyst

Retail analyst, Kristin Bentz, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Amazon Prime Day deals.   (06:41)
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October 6, 2026

Peter Charalambous, ABC News correspondent

ABC's Peter Charalambous joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the Supreme Court's high-stakes new term.   (07:27)
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October 6, 2026

Tim Werth, Mashable tech editor - Tech Tuesday

Tim Werth, Mashable tech editor, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Elon Musk renaming SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI, Hollywood focusing on big tech this year, and new iPhone 18 problems.   (05:57)
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October 5, 2026

Back on this day in 1947, President Truman made his first televised presidential address

Back on this day in 1947, President Truman made his first televised presidential address. He was asking American's to cut back on grain to help Europe.   (02:09)
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October 5, 2026

Matt Allen, host of the Bumper to Bumper show

Matt Allen, host of the Bumper to Bumper show, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the rising cost of car ownership.   (06:12)
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October 5, 2026

Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona

Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about private sector jobs growing more than expected, and over 60 million people being auto-enrolled in Trump accounts.   (06:34)
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October 5, 2026

Steve Roberts, ABC political analyst

Steve Roberts, ABC's political analyst, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about GOP's shrinking midterm map.    (06:20)
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October 2, 2026

Back on this day in 1950, the comic strip Peanuts was released

Back on this day in 1950, the comic strip Peanuts was released. It ran in over 2,600 newspapers.   (02:09)
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October 2, 2026

Tyler Drake, co-host of the Cardinal's Corner podcast

Tyler Drake, co-host of the Cardinal's Corner podcast, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the Cardinals game agains the Giants.   (06:27)
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October 2, 2026

Peter Charalambous, ABC News correspondent

Peter Charalambous, ABC News correspondent, joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about Christa Pike's botched execution.   (03:59)
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October 1, 2026

Back on this day in 2007, the Spice Girls reunited

Back on this day in 2007, the Spice Girls reunited. The U.K show sold out in 38 seconds.   (02:11)
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October 1, 2026

Kate Gallego, Phoenix Mayor

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about a new data center being proposed downtown, the Heard Museum renovations, and new search and rescue dogs for Phoenix fire.   (08:25)
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October 1, 2026

Brad Garrett, ABC's Crime & Terrorism analyst

Brad Garrett, ABC's Crime & Terrorism analyst, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the FlyDubai attempted hijacking.   (06:20)
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October 1, 2026

Billy Hensley, President and CEO of the National Endowment for Financial Education

Billy Hensley, President and CEO of the National Endowment for Financial Education, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about our state's financial literacy grade.   (09:23)
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September 30, 2026

Back on this day in 1955, James Dean died in a car crash

Back on this day in 1955, James Dean died in a car crash. It was later rumored that his car was haunted.   (02:11)
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September 30, 2026

Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent

Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about inflation and how it’s taking a toll on charitable giving.   (05:43)
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September 30, 2026

Jonny Malloy, Maricopa Flood Control Meteorologist

Jonny Malloy, Maricopa Flood Control Meteorologist, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about Hurricane Polo and if it affects our AZ drought picture.   (05:12)
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September 30, 2026

John Cohen, former Undersecretary for Intelligence at DHS

John Cohen, former Undersecretary for Intelligence at DHS, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the recent arrests near an airbase in the UK.   (07:15)
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September 29, 2026

Back on this day in 1987, Bruce Springsteen tipped a Prescott barmaid $100,000

Back on this day in 1987, Bruce Springsteen tipped a Prescott barmaid $100,000. The woman was in debt $160,000 due to medical bills.   (02:08)
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September 29, 2026

Ann Scott Timmer - State Supreme Court Justice

State Supreme Court Justice, Ann Scott Timmer, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the state court system’s cyber-attack last week.   (05:58)
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September 29, 2026

Tim Werth, Mashable tech editor - Tech Tuesday

Mashable tech editor, Tim Werth, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about AZ being a top OF state, autonomous flights, and AI leaders saying they want safety.   (07:25)
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September 28, 2026

Back on this day in 1976, Stevie Wonder released "Songs in the Key of Life"

Back on this day in 1976, Stevie Wonder released "Songs in the Key of Life". The record spent 14 consecutive weeks on the top of the charts.   (02:10)
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September 28, 2026

Rich Frankel, former FBI Special Agent in Charge

Rich Frankel, former FBI Special Agent in Charge, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about five people who were arrested near a U.S. air base in England.   (05:50)
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September 28, 2026

Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona

Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about Arizona grocery jobs and wages falling fast as shoppers cut back due to rising prices.   (07:42)
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September 28, 2026

Vince Marotta, host of the Bickley and Marotta Show

Vince Marotta, host of the Bickley and Marotta Show, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the end of the Diamondbacks season.   (07:15)
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September 25, 2026

Back on this day in 1970, The Partridge Family premiered on ABC

Back on this day in 1970, The Partridge Family premiered on ABC. The show was about a widowed mother and her five kids who form a band and make a hit record.   (02:16)
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September 25, 2026

Tyler Drake, co-host of the Cardinal's Corner podcast

Tyler Drake, co-host of the Cardinal's Corner podcast, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the Cardinals upcoming game against the 49ers.   (07:36)
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September 25, 2026

Chuck Todd, political analyst

Chuck Todd, political analyst, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about certain media outlets being banned from the press room.   (08:01)
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September 24, 2026

Back on this day in 1957, Elvis released Jail House Rock

Back on this day in 1957, Elvis released Jail House Rock. It would go on to be recognized by the Grammy hall of fame.   (02:13)
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September 24, 2026

Barry Markson, KTAR legal analyst

Barry Markson, KTAR legal analyst, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about media outlets being banned from the White House press room.    (05:53)
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September 24, 2026

Charlie Minn, Director of the new film "The Coward"

Charlie Minn, Director of the new film "The Coward", joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about his film - focusing on the Ahwatukee unsolved robbery and murder of an armored truck driver 22 years ago.   (06:55)
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September 24, 2026

Ruben Gallego, Arizona Senator

Sen. Gallego joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the AI panel he was on, as well as the Iran war and midterms.   (12:55)
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September 24, 2026

Stephen Richer, former Maricopa County Recorder

Stephen Richer, former Maricopa County Recorder, joined Arizona's Morning News as the co-founder of Project 48 to talk about how much water data centers actually use.   (07:31)
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September 23, 2026

Back on this day in 1875, Billy the kid was arrested for the first time.

Back on this day in 1875, Billy the kid was arrested for the first time. He was arrested for stealing laundry...   (02:11)
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September 23, 2026

Walt Blackman, Arizona Representative

Rep. Blackman joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the lack of air conditioning in Arizona’s prisons.   (08:33)
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September 23, 2026

Peter Charalambous, ABC News correspondent

Peter Charalambous, ABC News correspondent, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about a GOP Senator that is calling for a judiciary committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden.   (05:15)
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September 23, 2026

Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent

Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the hundreds of Amazon drones that flood the city of Richardson, Texas.   (06:35)
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September 22, 2026

Back on this day in 1994, Friends debuted on NBC

Back on this day in 1994, Friends debuted on NBC. It would go on to become one of the most famous television shows of all time, spanning ten seasons.   (02:08)
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September 22, 2026

Stacy Pearson, Democratic political consultant

Democratic political consultant, Stacy Pearson, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the role AI deepfakes are playing in political ads.   (07:13)
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September 22, 2026

Jonny Malloy, Maricopa Flood Control Meteorologist

Jonny Malloy, Maricopa Flood Control Meteorologist, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the long-range forecast for our fall season that’s approaching.   (06:40)
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September 22, 2026

Tim Werth, Mashable tech editor - Tech Tuesday

Mashable tech editor, Tim Werth, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the costs of fixing an iPhone 18, an iPhone 20 leak, and AI drift.   (08:17)
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September 21, 2026

Back on this day in 1984, production of the first CD's officially began

Back on this day in 1984, production of the first CD's officially began. The first published CD was Bruce Springstein's "Born in the USA".   (02:12)
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September 21, 2026

Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent

Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, joined Ariozna's Morning News to talk about how criminals are taking advantage of a certain economic trend.   (05:37)
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September 21, 2026

Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona

Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the latest AZ jobs report.   (05:21)
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September 21, 2026

Dan Bickley, host of the Bickley and Marotta show

Dan Bickley, host of the Bickley and Marotta show, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the Cardinals losing to the Seahawks, and the Diamondbacks playoff hopes.   (06:35)
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September 18, 2026

Back on this day om 1973, a future president filed a UFO sighting report.

Back on this day om 1973, a future president filed a UFO sighting report. That future president was Jimmy Carter.   (02:11)
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September 18, 2026

Erik Moses, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Fiesta Sports Foundation

Erik Moses, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Fiesta Sports Foundation, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the foundations new partnership program with Phoenix Childrens.   (05:42)
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September 18, 2026

Tyler Drake, co-host of the Cardinal's Corner podcast

Tyler Drake, co-host of the Cardinal's Corner podcast, joined Arizona’s Morning News for The Friday Huddle. Drake will speak on the divisional rivalry matchup against the Seahawks.   (06:57)
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September 18, 2026

Tina Tambor, Senior Housing Reporter at the Cromford Report

Tina Tambor, the senior housing reporter for the Cromford Report, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about high mortgage rates and if buyers have the upper hand.   (06:36)
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September 18, 2026

Jeff Flake, former Arizona Senator

Jeff Flake, former Arizona Senator, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the passing of Jon Kyl.   (07:54)
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September 17, 2026

Back on this day in 1787, the United States Constitution was signed.

Back on this day in 1787, the United States Constitution was signed. It was signed by 39 delegates.   (01:59)
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September 17, 2026

Sal DiCiccio, former Phoenix City Councilman

Sal DiCiccio, former Phoenix City Councilman, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about why Phoenix police has had such a hard time filling all its sworn officer positions.    (07:58)
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September 17, 2026

Lydia Hernandez, Cartwright School District Governing Board President

Lydia Hernandez, Cartwright School District Governing Board President, joined Arizona's Morning News  to talk about why the board has been unable to conduct business at their last three scheduled meetings.   (06:59)
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