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Back on this day in 1969 Sesame Street makes its debut.  KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

Has it been a long year for you too? 2025 is concluding, but regardless its Monday, which means its Money Monday. Will inflation increase in 2026? How about wages? will they grow? We talk to U of A Associate Economics Professor Evan Taylor and ask him to give economic projections for 2026. 

The government moves closer to reopening, yet the record breaking shutdown's impact was deeply felt over the weekend in the aviation industry. ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about just how many flights are delayed or cancelled across the country and what the immediate impact is. 

Back on this day in 2013 Twitter went public. KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

On a recent Phoenix Business Journal article, Phoenix was ranked in the top 10 for home market. The median age for first time home buyers has increased to 40, put from 33 in 2020. To discuss this finding, Angela Gonzalez, Senior Reporter at the Phoenix Business Journal joins Arizona's Morning News. 

The Cardinals just broke their 5 game losing streak, with their win spearheaded by back up QB Jacoby Brissett. This Sunday the red birds have their rematch against the Seahawks. Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports previews the game and talks about the persistent quarterback question the Cardinals have. 

Politcal analyst Chuck Todd joins Arizona's Morning News to discuss the ever continuing shutdown. Flights are delayed acorss the country. Will it end? He also discusses SNAP funding. How long will the contingency funds be able to fund the program?

Back on this day in 1947 "Meet the Press" made its TV debut. It was hosted by Martha Rountree on NBC.

Announcing her re-election, Gov. Katie Hobbs kicked off her campaign with her first in person event Sunday. She joins the show to explain her "Arizona first" slogan and priorities as governor.

Months after winning a special election for Congressional District 7, Adelita Grijalva, has yet to be sworn in. She joins the show to talk about her plans once she is in office.

Criminal organizations are now using AI. Brad Garrett, former FBI agent and ABC crime and terrorism analyst, explains how these masterminds are using it and how to protect yourself.

Secrtary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, ordered a 10% flight reduction because of the government shutdown. Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, how this decision was made and what steps people should be taking to prepare for upcoming flights.

Back on this day in 1955, Marty McFly accidentally traveled back in time. Well, Back to the Future was actually released in 1985, but today IS the day Marty goes back in time in the movie.

A new "On the Road with ABC15" is happening Wednesday. Christel Bell, consumer investigator, joined the show explain the expert help that will be offered to support everything from debt counseling to automative financing.

As the federal government shutdown continues, airlines are affected. Greg Stanton, U.S. Representative for Arizona, talks about what is being done to solve the shutdown and more potential flight impacts.

Texas passed a $3 billion proposition focusing on dementia research. Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, explains how the money will be spent and how Prop 14 passed.

The Sedona Innovation Summit aims to bring people together through civil debate. David Key, president of Sedona Chamber of Commerce, joins the show to talk about the event and how people can get involved.

Back on this day in 2008 Barack Obama was elected as America's first black president. He launched his political career in 1996, before he was teaching law at Harvard.

Arizona is one year away from midterms, an election where voters will decide on a governor, attorney general and several Congressional district seats. Chuck Coughlin, political analyst, talks about the candidates in these races and how it stands one year out.

AI has integrated itself into more companies, Coca-Cola created an AI short film and Apple AI has new improvements. Tim Werth, editor at Mashable, talks all things AI and Facebook dating along with other tech headlines.

The Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys Monday night with backup quarterback, Jacoby Brissett, as Kyler Murray stayed on the sidelines as he recovers from a foot injury. Vince Marotta, host of Bickley and Marotta on Arizona Sports, joined the show talks about the win and what it means for the team.

Back on this day in 1990 "Ice, Ice Baby" was the first rap song to hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.  KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

There is currently over $100 million being bet on upcoming political elections on the betting websites Kalshi and Polymarket. Elections aren't the only things that CAN be bet on, as there are runnning bets for whether the government will reveal the existence of aliens before the end of the year, for example. To break down whether these betting websites may have an impact on the results of elections is Mike Noble, Founder of Noble Predictive Insights. 

With tech companies and data-centers expanding their footprint in the Valley, our energy needs are expectd to increase. What sort of preparations are we making to meet the energy demands of the near future? It's Money Monday and Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona Evan Taylor joined the show to divulge how the utilities are preparing for increased demand. 

In 2024, the average commuter lost 63 hours while sitting in traffic. What's causing us to spend so much extra time behind the wheel? ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan joined the show to discuss the figures and break down the factors causing these large hours spent waiting in traffic. 

Back on this day in 2010 The Walking Dead premiered on AMC.   KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

Happy Halloween! Gaydos joins us to talk about the Outspoken Creep Show, on air at 92.3 FM and online at YouTube LIVE at 5PM today! Call in to tell Bruce and Gaydos of your spooky stories and you can win a prize to a music festival! Tune in tonight at 5PM!

Things are looking dire for the Arizona Cardinals as the trade deadline approaches. They carry a record of 2 wins and 5 losses. How of the Cardinals Corner Podcast at Arizona Sports, Tyler Drake, joins the show for Cardinals Coffee Talk. What are the Red-birds prospects heading into their game Monday against Dallas? Can the Cardinals capitalize on a deflated Dallas defense?    Cardinals Coffee Talk is brought to you by Better Buzz Coffee. 

It's Halloween and as of today the government has been shutdown for one full month now. That's the scariest thing I might see all day! Political Analyst Chuck Todd breaks down if there are any "Hail Mary" options to save us from the spooky shutdown as he joins us for his weekly Friday discussion from Washington. Find Chuck Todd on "the Chuck Toddcast".

Back on this day in 1938, the War of Worlds radio play hit airwaves.  KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

The government shutdown enters its 30th day, and there is the real potential that Arizona Head Start centers will close due to the shutdown. Head Start provides childcare for families who fall into poverty categories---providing nutrition, special needs, and family services. KTAR News Education Reporter Shira Tanzer joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss what Head Start provides, and why they might be headed for closure. 

Are AI chatbots recommended for children? Robbie Torney, Senior Director for AI Programs at Common Sense Media joined Arizona's Morning News to break down that question. Common Sense Media reviews media to see if it is suitable for kids. Robbie Torney gave a testimony to congress in September regarding AI safety, and you can read the testimony here: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/e2e8fc50-a9ac-05ec-edd7-277cb0afcdf2/2025-09-16%20PM%20-%20Testimony%20-%20Torney.pdf

Recent reports from OpenAI show that over a million people a week have converations with Chat-GPT that disclose suicidal intent. Why are so many adults turning to AI with these thoughts? Dr. John Draper, President of Research, Development, and Government Solutions at Behavioral Health Link, joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss the data and what he advices. 

A recent study from The Trace Gun Violence Data Hub found that 150 US cities have experienced a significant drop in gun violence, with some saying it could be one of the biggest drops in firearm violence ever. This study includes cities that have national guard deployments. ABC News Crime and Terrorism Reporter joined the show to discuss what factors are behind this drop. 

Back on this day in 1929 the stock market crash brought on Black Tuesday. It brought about the Great Depression.  KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.

How do we fill the gaps in Arizona's primary care? Dr. Joshua Kaer, President of Midwestern University joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss what they are doing to help fill the gaps and explains what the residency program is. 

With the government shutdown dragging on, air traffic control workers are beginning to miss paychecks. 44% of flights were delayed this past Sunday and 24% of delays were due to ATC staffing shortages. To discuss what may happen next is ABC News Transportation Reporter Clara McMichael, and she gives recommendations for if you are travelling during this time. 

A new study showed the best and worst states for homelessness. Arizona ranked 45th on this list. To discuss what went into the study and why Arizona may rank where is does is Luke Powers, the Business Manager of Smilehub.

Over the past few weeks, action has escalated in the Caribbean--with the U.S. military striking vessels it says are smuggling drugs into the mainland. Former counterrorism coordinator at the Departent of Homeland Security and ABC News Consultant John Cohen joined the show to talk about the strikes and if the situation poses further risks to Americans. 

Back on this day in 1886 Lady Liberty was dedicated. The statue was a gift from France and was made a national monument in 1924.

Amazon laid off 14,000 employees as the company continues to advance AI. Tim Werth, editor at Mashable, joined the show to explain how AI will help the tech world and economy. 

A new study ranks the most expensive zip codes across the country and in Arizona. Jim and LaDona go through the list, breaking down why each area is more expensive and average housing prices.

Less than two weeks after a former NFL's player death due to kidney disease, people are searching for more ways to get organs. Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, joined the show to talk about the ways people are incentivizing organ donations.

Back on this day in 1904  the New York subway system opened. KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

GoFundMe has created "Nonprofit Pages" for around 1.4 million organizations, many of which had no idea that these pages had gone up. GoFundMe has since apologized for creating these unauthorized pages and taken them down, saying they only had the best intentions in mind when they began soliciting donations on behalf of these institutions. ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan joined Arizona's Morning News to break down what happened.  

It's a Monday! And like all Mondays it is Money Monday! The latest inflation numbers are out, and Social Security recipients will receive a cost of living increase of 2.8%.  Associate Professor of Economics at the Univeristy of Arizona Evan Taylor joined Arizona's Morning News to break down what you need to know on Money Monday. 

Back on this day in 1926 Harry Houdini preformed his final act. in the middle of his act, he collapsed in pain. A week later he died from inflammation in his abdamend.