Evan Taylor, University of Arizona Economics Professor

Monday, October 19, 2026 | 07:37

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.

Arizona's Morning News

Friday, October 23

Tyler Drake, Cardinals Corner Podcast Host

Cardinals Corner podcast host Tyler Drake joins Arizona's Morning News for the Friday Huddle segment to talk about the Cards' win last week and their…
6m
Chuck Todd, Political Analyst

Free range political analyst Chuck Todd joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about the dozen days left until the midterm elections and the role Arizona…
6m
Barry Markson, KTAR legal analyst

KTAR legal analyst Barry Markson joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about the lawsuit from Attorney General Kris Mayes against Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap.
6m

Thursday, October 22

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…
1m
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.
7m
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…
4m
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.
5m

Wednesday, October 21

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…
1m
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…
10m
Jorge Torres, ABC15 Meteorologist

Jorge Torres, ABC15 meteorologist, joins to talk about severe weather facing the valley this week.
4m
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.
6m

Tuesday, October 20

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
10m
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.
5m
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?
6m

Monday, October 19

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.
5m

Friday, October 16

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…
7m
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.
6m
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,…
6m
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,…
6m

Thursday, October 15

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.
8m
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.
5m
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.
6m
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.
4m