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Back on this day in 1980, Buddy Holly's famous glasses were found. Lost since his death in 1959, the glasses were eventually found filed away in an envelope on a court clerks office in Iowa.

Political analyst, Chuck Todd, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about FBI Director, Kash Patel seen celebrating with the U.S. men's hockey team after their gold medal win against Canada. And of course, Todd gave us his thoughts on the State of the Union Address.

Yesterday, Hillary Clinton spoke in front of a congressional panel, answering questions about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Today, Bill Clinton will do the same, and ABC's Peter Charalambous joined Arizona's Morning News to tell us what we should expect to hear.

Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about how COVID-19 had created a pandemic of people wearing pajamas in public. Many of have embraced the comfy new trend, but some traditionalists are mkaing their voice heard.

Back on this day in 1919, the Grand Canyon was offically designated as a national park. It was President Woodrow Wilson who would make it official.

KTAR education reporter, Shira Tanzer, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about how the ESA program has changed since it became universal. More specifically, Tanzer discusses how the program may have harmed disability students who were using the service.

ABC News national correspondent, Steven Portnoy, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Hillary and Bill Clinton's depositions that are being held this week in Chappaqua, New York. They are in relattion to the Clinton's connection with Jeffery Epstein.

Back on this day in 1936 Samuel Colt received the patent for the revolver. This enabled a gun to be fired multiple times without it having to reload it. 

Following the State of the Union, Sen. Mark Kelly joined Arizona's Morning News to give us his immediate reaction. Sen. Kelly also shared his thoughts on running for President during the next election cycle. 

Over the weekend the Mexican military killed a top cartel leader in a capture operation. Violence erupted after the news broke. To talk about how this will impact U.S. security is John Cohen, former undersecretary of intelligence and counter-terrorism coordinator for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The President gave his State of the Union Address last night, something U.S. Congressman David Schweikert applauded. He joins the show to talk about his reaction as a Republican lawmker.

President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday night, something Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., said was the most divisive address ever. He joins the show to talk about his reaction and several things he actually liked in the speech.

Back on this day in 1970 "ABC" by the Jackson 5 was released. Michael Jackson was only 11-years-old when the song was released.

Over the weekend the leader of Mexico's most dangerous cartel was killed in an capture operation. Art Del Cueto, border security advisor, talks about the possibility of the violence and chaos that ensued after El Mencho's death will cros the border into Arizona.

Carplay is getting AI, skiers were saved by technology and Google is updating Gemini. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, shares the latest tech news.

President Trump's State of Union address is tonight. Chuck Coughlin, CEO and president of Highground Inc., breaks down what people want to hear and what he expects Trump to say.

Back in this day in 1980, Queen's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.  KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs on Friday, saying he overstepped his authority. To talk about the legal implications behind this decision, our own legal analyst Barry Markson joins the show. 

The final day of the Olympics showed lots of dramatic action, which included the men's hockey team winning their first gold medal since 1980. ABC News Correspondent (and friend of the show) Jim Ryan joins us to give us an update on all the great Olympic happenings in Milan. 

The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs on Friday. And the PCE (personal consumption expenditures) came in at 3%, signaling higher inflation than expected. Sounds like it's a Money Monday and Evan Taylor, Uniersity of Arizona associate economics professor, joins us to talk about all the most pressing money stories facing you. 

As the Northeast prepares for a powerful blizzard, at least 7000 flights have been cancelled. Joining the show to give us an update on the winter storms the region is experiencing is ABC's morning drive anchor, Cheri Preston. 

Back on this day in 1962 John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth. He launched off from Florida abroad the Friendship 7.

The Save America Act is continuing to make its way through Congress. Political Analyst Chuck Todd explains how this will impact Arizona.

ADOT's annual snowplow naming competition is underway. Kelsey Mo with ADOT joins to talk about the 12 finalist and how people can participate. 

Lake Mead is at only 34% capacity and Lake Powell is at 24%, how will drought conditions affect the state? Jim Cross, Jim Cross, former KTAR senior wildfire reporter, joins to explain.

Back on this day in 1878 Thomas Edison was awarded the patent for the phonograph. This was the first device to capture sound and play it back.

As data centers continue to go up around the Valley, some lawmakers are trying to keep residents from having to pay for it. Priya Sundareshan, state Senate minority leader, explains what she is doing to prevent the financial burden of big tech.

How can a decline in smoking harm early childhood education? Shira Tanzer, KTAR education solutions reporter, explains how an education program is funded by the state's tobacco tax.

The second half of the NBA season begins. Vince Marotta, co-host of Bickley & Marotta on Arizona Sports, explains where the Suns stand and what they should anticipate in games coming up.

Back on this day in 1930, Pluto was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh.  KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap is testifying today after being compelled to do so by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. Heap's staff alleges voter disenfranchisement against him. Stan Barnes, a political consultant with Copper State Consulting, joins the show to help us understand the case and what comes next in the power struggle between the recorder and the board.

A new lawsuit alleges that the Arizona Department of Child Safety failed to act despite to numerous warnings that two brothers were being abused. One of the two brothers lost his life. Matthew Boatman, the injury lawyer representing the surviving sibling joined the show to discuss the case and what happens next. 

Will lawsuits against social media giants Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube find them liable for addicting our nation's children? To give us an update about the ongoing litigation is ABC technology reporter Mike Dobuski.

Back on this day in 1801, Thomas Jefferson is elected the third President of the US. KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

ICE has purchased a warehouse in Surprise that they plan to turn into a dentention facility. To talk about the story he wrote on this center and and what comes next is Jordan Bontke from our TV partners at ABC 15. 

Why would Google potentially steal journalist David Greene's voice? And Apple has a special event scheduled for Amrch 4th. What could the tech giant unveil? To discuss this, and other topics is Mashable's tech editor Tim Werth, joining once again for Tech Tuesday. 

The Olympics continue in Milan, Italy and there's a ton to cover. ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan joins us to discuss the curling controversy, the "Blade Angels" trio, and details the latest results in figure skating, skiing, and snowboarding.  

Back on this day in 1968, the first 9-1-1 call was placed. KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

The VA released it's annual veteran suicide rate, which has dropped, but only by a small margin. To help us figure out how we can reduce the numbers of veteran suicides is Dr. David Leicken, the former chief of staff for mental health at Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center.  If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at: (988). 

Natioanlly, inflation has cooled to 2.4%. But other factors are making the Valley a more expensive travel destination. It's Money Monday, and Evan Taylor, associate professor of economics at the University of Arizona joins the show to discuss the latest economic topics. 

Back on this day in 1996, Death Row Records released Tupac's fourth and final album. Throughout his career, Tupac was praised for his innovation in the rap genre, with his political poetic lyrics. 7 months after his fourth album, Tupac was fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.

Bridget Binsbacher, Executive Director of the Cactus League, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about spring training's opening day happening next week and the impact the Cactus League will have on Arizona. Binsbacher told Jim Sharpe and LaDona Harvey that spring training creates over 6,000 jobs for the state.

the CAP board president, Terry Goddard, joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about how Arizona and six other states have until the end of tomorrow to reach an agreement on how to share the water in the Colorado River. Goddard explains that we are currently in the longest continous reduction of precipitation in the last thousand years.

Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about American cross-country skier Jessie Diggins and how she powered through an agonizing rib injury to take third place in Thursday's 10-kilometer interval-start freestyle race at the Winter Olympics. Ryan also discusses Ilia Malinin, also known as the "Quad God", going for gold in the Men's Singles Figure Skating.

Chuck Todd, political analyst and host of "The Chuck ToddCast" joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about Mark Kelly's recent legal victory against the Trump administration and if Republicans and Democrats will ever agree on DHS funding.

Back on this day 1947 Christian Dior launched his first collection. The French fashion designer established the "Dior House" after World War II.

Surveillance camera footage was released by the FBI as they continue to search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. Heidi Hommel, KTAR reporter, is in Tucson with the latest details.