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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.

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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.

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@KTAR923

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English


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Back on this day in 1965 the Beatitudes Campus was born.

5/16/2025
Back on this day in 1965, the Beatitutudes Campus opened its doors. In the 1960s Reverend Dr. Culver H. Bill Nelson envisioned a place where virbant where aging, vibrant adults could live with a purpose and connection. This retirement community in Phoenix is inspired by the energy of a college campus. Thank you Beatitudes Campus!

Duration:00:02:19

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Sharper Point Commentary: What's the deal with Buc-ee's

5/16/2025
Work has started on Arizona's first Buccee's in Goodyear. In today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharp wonders why so many people are obsessed with the mega gas station.

Duration:00:03:53

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Chuck Todd, Host of the Chuck ToddCast

5/16/2025
In our weekly visit with Chuck Todd, host of the Chuck ToddCast, we dive into all things immigration. We also discuss President Trump's visit to the Middle East and whether it's been a successful trip.

Duration:00:05:45

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Karen Travers, ABC News Correspondent

5/16/2025
ABC News Correspondent Karen Travers joins the show to talk about President Trump's visit to the United Arab Emirates as he wraps up his tour in the Middle East.

Duration:00:04:29

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Back on this day in 1940 McDonald's opened

5/15/2025
Back on this day in 1940 a pair of brothers opened the fast food chain, McDonald's. The iconic golden arches have started charities and become one of the best advertisers.

Duration:00:02:10

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Sharper Point Commentary: Overdose deaths are plummeting

5/15/2025
On today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe talks about the CDC report of the declining drug overdose deaths. Sharpe talks about his experience getting sober and other epidemics that are still affecting thousands of people.

Duration:00:04:49

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Lily Donahue, ABC 15 Reporter

5/15/2025
The Greer fire has burned more than 7000 acres since its start Tuesday morning. Live from Greer, Lily Donahue, ABC 15 reporter, calls into the show to give the latest details.

Duration:00:06:26

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Terry Goddard, Central Arizona Project Board President

5/15/2025
Central Arizona Project, CAP, had a Colorado River roundtable Tuesday. Terry Goddard, CAP board president, joined the show to discuss the details. He says it was important to gather people across the state to address water disputes.

Duration:00:06:43

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Jim Cross, Former Senior and Wildfire Reporter

5/15/2025
The Greer fire burning in eastern Arizona, has burned more than 7000 acres. Former Senior and Wildfire Reporter, Jim Cross, joined the show to talk about the latest details of this fire and why it has grown rapidly.

Duration:00:07:20

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Back on this day in 1998 Frank Sinatra died

5/14/2025
Back on this day in 1998 Frank Sinatra died. The iconic jazz singer from New Jersey had a career of more than five decades.

Duration:00:02:15

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Sharper Point Commentary: Age verification for adult sites

5/14/2025
On today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe talks about a newly signed Arizona law that requires age verification on pornographic sites. How does having access to pornography websites impact both adults and children?

Duration:00:04:51

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Jim Cross, former KTAR Senior and Wildfire Reporter

5/14/2025
The Greer fire started yesterday morning and has burned more than 3000 acres. Former wildfire reporter, Jim Cross, joined the show to talk about factors in the spread of the Greer fire and Arizona's wildfire season.

Duration:00:06:50

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Greg Stanton, U.S. Representative

5/14/2025
Congressman Greg Stanton joined the show to introduce a new bill aiming to improve air traffic control workforce development. He says the bipartisan bill will improve air safety.

Duration:00:07:11

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Peter Charalambous, ABC News Correspondent

5/14/2025
The sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs began this month. ABC News Correspondent, Peter Charalambous, joined the show to talk about testimonies and strategies being used by both sides.

Duration:00:05:04

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Back on this day in 1950, Stevie Wonder was born.

5/13/2025
Back on this day in 1950, singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder was born. Wonder was a child prodigy and made his recording debut at age 12. Thruoghout his career he's been a consistent hit-maker and superstar.

Duration:00:02:18

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Sharper Point Commentary: Should kids graduate early?

5/13/2025
On today's Sharper Point commentary, Jim Sharpe asks how soon is too soon to graduate? An Arizona student graduated from ASU at 14 years old and she's off to law school next. Does graduating early means you're missing your childhood?

Duration:00:04:19

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Rachel Mitchell, Maricopa County Attorney

5/13/2025
Maricopa County Attorney, Rachel Mitchell, joins the show to talk about the signing of "Preston's Law". It creates a new type of felony crime called "swarming" that involves group attacks.

Duration:00:06:02

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Dr. Jeffrey A Singer

5/13/2025
Dr. Singer joined the show to discuss the Arizona Talks event "Your Body Your Healthcare". He believes that the government should be less involved in your healthcare decisions and tells of state licensing laws that constrict choices.

Duration:00:06:41

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Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent

5/13/2025
ABC News Correspondent, Jim Ryan, joined the show to discuss how a record number of Memorial Day travelers will be on the road this year. What factors are influencing whether you should fly or drive?

Duration:00:04:36

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Karen Travers, ABC News Correspondent

5/13/2025
ABC News Correspondent Karen Travers joined the show to talk about President Trump's four day tour of the Middle East where he'll stop in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Jim and LaDona also ask her about the 747 plane gifted from Doha which is raising eyebrows across the aisle.

Duration:00:04:32