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Back on this day in 1888, Vincent Van Gogh cut off his ear.  KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

AAA is expecting nearly 122 million people to travel this holiday season. What do you need to know before you hit the road or the skies for Christmas? Doug Johnson, External Communications Lead for AAA joined the show to discuss travel expectations for the holidays. 

The past few years have been rough for potential homebuyers. Will 2026 provide relief to a market that has been greatly inflated? Will the interest rate cut help new people buy a home? Tina Tamboer with the Cromford Report joined the show to talk about the housing market going into the new year. 

How much money have data centers raised? And self-driving cars are getting more advanced, but that didn't stop Waymos in San Francisco from getting stuck after a blackout.  Mashable Tech Editor, Tim Werth joined Arizona's Morning News for Tech Tuesday. 

Should the general public have privacy concerns regarding automated license plate reading  technology? Investigators used these readers to track down the Brown University shooter and this technology has already been deployed in numerous parts of the country. ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan joined Arizona's Morning News to dicusss the pros and cons of adopting this tech in a more widespread manner. 

Back on this day in 2001, a shoe bomber was stopped.  KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

Will this holiday season be the first one where spending exceeded a trillion dollars? With a few days left until Christmas there's still time to surpass that milestone. ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss what the numbers are looking like for holiday sales this year. 

Is Arizona's economy poised to accelerate in the near the future? A recent report from the University of Arizona projects that our state's economy is set to accelerate in 2026.  Evan Taylor, Associate Economics Professor at the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management, joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss the study put out by his employer. 

This past friday saw the Justice Department begin to release numerous pages of their Epstein files. What's in the files? And just how much exactly is has been redacted? ABC News Correspondent Steven Portnoy joined Arizona's Morning News to break down what we are learning now that the files have been released. 

Back on this day in 1843 Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carrol" was published. KTAR TImeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

President Trump addressed the nation live on television Wednesday night. He touted his administration's accomplishments in the first full year of the his second term and made new promises. Politcal Analyst Chuck Todd joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the President's speech and gives his opinions on the controversial Truth Social post that was made after Rob Reiner's murder.

How will the Cardinals fare against another nose diving avian flock in the Atlanta Falcons?  Will Jonathan Gannon remain as head coach? Plus the Cardinals are slated to have a first round draft pick, can they capitalize on their draft position? Cardinals insider for Arizonasports.com Tyler Drake joined Arizona's Morning News to break down what you should be looking for when the red birds take the field this Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.  Cardinal Coffee Talk is brought to you by Better Buzz Coffee. 

January 1st will see Arizona's minimum wage increase to $15.15 an hour. On top of the benefits this will give to lower income earners, are there any unintended consequences of this increase? Valley economist Jim Rounds joined Arizona's Morning News to break down the impact of the minimum wage increase. 

What's so special about Merriam Webster's word of the year, "Slop"? ABC News Digital Reporter Mason Leath joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss the new meanings of an old word, and he also discusses a set of pennies that sold for $16 million at auction. 

Back on this day in 1892 the Nutcracker ballet premiered. The Russian performance made its debut in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Copper Canyon High School has a student-run food pantry. President of Canyon Corner, BLANK, joins to explain how the club started. 

The Brown University shooter is still at large. Brad Garrett, ABC News crime and terrorism analyst, explains the updates of the investigation and the psychological toll after several violent events back to back. 

AAA is projecting another record breaking travel holiday. Clara McMichael, ABC News transportation reporter talks about the expected 122.4 Americans who will travel 50 miles or more.

Back on this on this day in 1903 the first airplane took flight. The Wright brother's plane was in the air for about 12 seconds.

As e-bikes become more popular, the safety of the bikes is brought up. John Boyd, Phoenix Children's injury prevention specialist, joins to explain e-bike best practices.

The Kyrene School District voted to close six schools at a school board meeting. Shira Tanzer, KTAR education reporter, explains the struggles the district has faced and what's next for these students of the closing schools.

Arizona Community Foundation awarded nearly $300,000 to food banks and community pantries across the state. Anna Maria Chavez, ACF president and CEO, explains the most impacted parts of the state.

Mohave County has logged over 170 cases of the measles virus. Jim Sharpe and LaDona Harvey breakdown the numbers and possible factors in the virus outbreak.

Back on this day in 1773 the Boston Tea Party happened. The midnight raid was protesting British taxation.

Director Rob Reiner and his wife were found stabbed to death in their home over the weekend. ABC News Correspondent, Alex Stone, gives the latest details of the case as the investigation continues.

How is AI failing again? Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, explains issues with AI and how the robot market is shifting.

Peace talks for the Ukraine-Russia war are ongoing. Karen Travers, ABC News White House correspondent, explains the latest developments as U.S. officials continue engaging with these peace discussions.

Jim Sharpe and LaDona Harvey go over what they believe are the best and worst holiday songs of all time.

Back on this day in 1944 legendary band leader Glenn Miller disappeared. KTAR Timeline is  brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

The Annual Fiesta Bowl is coming up in less than a month, and is scheduled to be played on January 8th. Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Fiesta Sports Foundation, Erik Moses, joined the show to talk about preparations the Fiesta Sports Foundation does every year to help put on the event. 

What factors are driving nine months of labor force growth in Arizona? And what makes Phoenix one of the best cities in the country for startups? It's another Monday which means its Money Monday. Evan Taylor, University of Arizona Associate Economics Professor joined the show to discuss the biggest local and national money stories. 

Why was a person of interested in the Brown University shooting released last night? What else have we learned about the investigation and where does it go from here? ABC News Correspondent Reena Roy joined Arizona's Morning News to break down what we know so far. 

Back on this day in 1901 the first radio transmission was broadcast across the Atlantic Ocean. KTAR timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

Are we alone in the universe? Well the pieces of life outside of our planet may be just within sight in our solar system. KTAR's own Colton Krolak joined the show to discuss sugar molecules being discovered on an asteroid many millions of miles away from us. 

What hope is there left for the Cardinals season in 2025? Are we mostly looking forward to next year now? What should fans be scouting for on Sunday when the Red Birds travel to Houston to face the Texans? Arizona Sports Tyler Drake joined Arizona's Morning News for Cardinals Coffee Talk.  Cardinals Coffee Talk is brought to you by Better Buzz Coffee. 

Will we see further retaliation from the Trump administration against Senator Mark Kelly? And apparently the Windows default font Calibri is too woke now? Political Analyst Chuck Todd joined the show to discuss this and other important happenings from our nation's capital. 

Can AI help police departments apprehend suspects? The Goodyear Police Department is putting that question to the test by using the technology to generate a sketch of the suspect based on security footage and eyewitness accounts. Goodyear PD Officer Mike Bonasera joined why we may see more police departments begin to use image generation tech more and more. 

Back on this day in 1981 Muhammad Ali fought his last fight. He lost his 61st fight after ten rounds.

Scammers aren't taking a break for the holidays. Heith Janke, FBI special agent in charge, explains how to avoid these fraudsters.

The BNSF development project continues to move forward despite a vote by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors deciding not to fix a mapping error. Laura Deaver, Wittman resident, joined the show to explain why people are opposing this project.

Wednesday the President confirmed the U.S. seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. Karen Travers, ABC News White House correspondent, explains why the ship was seized.

AI is becoming apart of everyday lives, but how is it impacting relationship development of children? Brad Garrett, ABC News crime and terrorism analyst, explains the dangers of these AI chatbots to children.

Back on this day in 1967 Otis Redding died in a plane crash. He died on his way to a TV appearance before finishing the song he was working on.

The Federal Reserve is expected to meet Wednesday and another rate cut is anticipated. Caleb Silver, ABC News Correspondent, explains what the Fed is looking at when it comes to potentially cutting rates for the third time in a row. 

President Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package earlier this week. Phil Bashaw, CEO of Arizona Farm Bureau Federation, explains what that means for the state's ranchers and farmers.

For many years Arizona was one of the top spots to move in the nation, but now people are leaving the Grand Canyon state. Mike Noble, CEO of Noble Predictive Insights, explains why people are going elsewhere.

Back on this day 1983 Scarface opened in theaters. The movie was shot over 24 weeks.