He's looking forward to having rain drop from the sky — but Jim Sharpe's afraid it'll be motivation for hikers who could end up dropping on mountain trails in our still-hot heat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's looking forward to having rain drop from the sky — but Jim Sharpe's afraid it'll be motivation for hikers who could end up dropping on mountain trails in our still-hot heat. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Sharper Point Commentary: Rain drops, please — not dropping hikers

On this day in 1945, WWII ended after Japan surrendered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1945, WWII ended after Japan surrendered. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

World War 2 ended on this day

KTAR's 15th annual Give-A-Thon that helps to raise money for Phoenix Children's Hospital begins today, and Jim and Jayme talk about the fundraiser and the kids who receive support from your donations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTAR's 15th annual Give-A-Thon that helps to raise money for Phoenix Children's Hospital begins today, and Jim and Jayme talk about the fundraiser and the kids who receive support from your donations. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

KTAR's Give-A-Thon with Phoenix Children's Hospital begins!

Rick Mitchell

Homeless ID Project Director Rick Mitchell joins the show to talk about helping those living on the streets get IDs that are essential for receiving services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homeless ID Project Director Rick Mitchell joins the show to talk about helping those living on the streets get IDs that are essential for receiving services. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Rick Mitchell, Director, Homeless ID Project

Phoenix has now gone 143 days without rain, tying the second-longest streak ever recorded. KTAR Reporter Jim Cross joins the show to talk about the late start to the monsoon season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phoenix has now gone 143 days without rain, tying the second-longest streak ever recorded. KTAR Reporter Jim Cross joins the show to talk about the late start to the monsoon season. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Phoenix's rainless streak ties second longest ever

On the same day President Biden visited the Grand Canyon, a 13-year-old boy fell in it. Jim Sharpe's amazed at his miraculous survival — and at how many people fall in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the same day President Biden visited the Grand Canyon, a 13-year-old boy fell in it. Jim Sharpe's amazed at his miraculous survival — and at how many people fall in it.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Sharper Point Commentary: Surviving a fall in—and Biden being at—the Canyon

On this day in 1973, a new hip-hop technique called the break beat was introduced, changing the way the genre evolved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1973, a new hip-hop technique called the break beat was introduced, changing the way the genre evolved. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Hip-hop was born on this day

Phoenix business owner, Sam Brown, among those in the valley trying to show support for Hawaiians after this week's wildfires decimated the town of Lahaina in Maui. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phoenix business owner, Sam Brown, among those in the valley trying to show support for Hawaiians after this week's wildfires decimated the town of Lahaina in Maui. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Nearly a thousand missing after Maui wildfires

A 13-year-old survived and is in stable condition after falling between 70-100 feet off the north rim of the Grand Canyon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 13-year-old survived and is in stable condition after falling between 70-100 feet off the north rim of the Grand Canyon.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Teenager survives fall at Grand Canyon lookout

Chuck Todd

Meet the Press moderator, Chuck Todd, joins AZ Morning News to discuss the potential of Kari Lake seriously pursuing a Senate race and whether or not Donald Trump faces more indictments in Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet the Press moderator, Chuck Todd, joins AZ Morning News to discuss the potential of Kari Lake seriously pursuing a Senate race and whether or not Donald Trump faces more indictments in Georgia. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Chuck Todd, NBC's Meet the Press

Start your morning off right with Arizona's Morning News with Jim and Jayme. You'll be informed with the very latest on what's going on in the Valley, Arizona, nation and throughout the world. Jim and Jayme are native Arizonans with more than 40+ years of local news coverage, six combined AP reporter of the year awards.

KTAR's Jim Cross joins AZ Morning News to break down the details of multiple carjackings that led to the arrest of a valley man last night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTAR's Jim Cross joins AZ Morning News to break down the details of multiple carjackings that led to the arrest of a valley man last night. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Route 51 shut down after carjacking spree

Learn about the establishment of the Smithsonian Museum, which occurred in 1846, on today's KTAR Timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the establishment of the Smithsonian Museum, which occurred in 1846, on today's KTAR Timeline. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The world's most-visited museum was created on this day

Maricopa County Sheriff, Paul Penzone, joins AZ Morning News to discuss the extradition of Lori Vallow Daybell, new drug screenings in jails, and pension plans for detention officers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maricopa County Sheriff, Paul Penzone, joins AZ Morning News to discuss the extradition of Lori Vallow Daybell, new drug screenings in jails, and pension plans for detention officers. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Paul Penzone, Maricopa County Sheriff

Weather and record drought have sparked wildfires across the island of Maui, Hawaii, destroying historic city streets and killing three dozen people so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weather and record drought have sparked wildfires across the island of Maui, Hawaii, destroying historic city streets and killing three dozen people so far. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Maui wildfire death toll rises to 36 after high winds ramp up damage

Last year, five Phoenix police officers were injured trying to rescue a baby from an ambush. Now, one of those officers, a single mother of four, is only receiving half of the medical benefits she needs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last year, five Phoenix police officers were injured trying to rescue a baby from an ambush. Now, one of those officers, a single mother of four, is only receiving half of the medical benefits she needs. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Phoenix officer injured in baby rescue might have to cover medical bills

Based on polling information, Jim Sharpe knows there's a good chance you won't want to hear him say: "A Biden-Trump rematch is coming to a 2024 ballot near you!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Based on polling information, Jim Sharpe knows there's a good chance you won't want to hear him say: "A Biden-Trump rematch is coming to a 2024 ballot near you!"See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Sharper Point Commentary: We can't say no to a Trump-Biden rematch?

Tusayan mayor, Clarinda Vail, joins AZMN to discuss the designation of the new Grand Canyon monument, which encompasses Tusayan estimated 600 people in federal land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tusayan mayor, Clarinda Vail, joins AZMN to discuss the designation of the new Grand Canyon monument, which encompasses Tusayan estimated 600 people in federal land. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Clarinda Vail, Mayor of Tusayan

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are both polling well enough in their respective parties, so how likely is it that 2024's election could be a repeat of the lead-up in 2020?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are both polling well enough in their respective parties, so how likely is it that 2024's election could be a repeat of the lead-up in 2020?See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Could the 2024 election be a repeat of 2020?

Jim and Jayme recently went to Phoenix Children's Hospital to hand out Teddy Bears to some of the kids; here, they recount their experiences with some amazing kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim and Jayme recently went to Phoenix Children's Hospital to hand out Teddy Bears to some of the kids; here, they recount their experiences with some amazing kids. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Teddy Bears for the Give-A-Thon

Vince Marotta

Arizona Sports' Vince Marotta joins AZMN to talk about the Coyotes potentially buying up 40 acres in new land, plus give a preview of KTAR's 2024 Give-A-Thon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arizona Sports' Vince Marotta joins AZMN to talk about the Coyotes potentially buying up 40 acres in new land, plus give a preview of KTAR's 2024 Give-A-Thon.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Vince Marotta on Coyotes Land Bid and Give-A-Thon Preview

I listen to Jim in the mornings when he was on with his now ex wife Melissa. Loved the show then , great start to the day. Now he is on with Jamie West and I love the two. Great chemistry.

Long time listener

Just an amazing news team, keep up the great work!

Amazing!

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