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Back on this day in 1983, Madonna released her self titled debut album. It would peak at #8 on the Billboard 200.

Stephen Schork, Principal and Editor for The Schork Group, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the rise in gas prices.

Peter Charalambous, ABC News correspondent, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about a federal appeals court rejecting President Trump’s attempt to implement an executive order restricting mail-in voting.

Steve Roberts, ABC's political analyst, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the challenges both Democrats and Republicans face ahead of the midterms.

Back on this day in 1982, Eye Of The Tiger topped the U.S. pop music charts. It gained a lot of it's traction from the Rocky franchise.

Apolonio Ruiz, DEA Special Agent in Charge, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about his agency making Kratom a schedule one drug. 

Political analyst, Chuck Todd, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about how much Washington cares about Arizona’s governor race. 

Back on this day in 2010, One Direction was formed. They would go on to become one of the most successful bands of all time.

Vice President of Accessibility and Student Affairs at the University of Phoenix, Kelly Hermann, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about how companies might be overlooking AI accessibility.  

Dr. Luma, Section Chief of the Pediatric Emergency Department at Valleywise Health, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about e-bike injuries becoming more prevalent. 

Representative Andy Biggs joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about his primary victory – and what he will do if he is elected governor. 

Back on this day in 2019, Marvels Avengers End Game became the most financially successful movie of all time. It made over two billion dollars.

Zach Milne, Senior Economist at the Common Sense Institute, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about how debt is eating Arizona more than other states.

Zach Milne, Senior Economist at the Common Sense Institute, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about how debt is eating Arizona more than other states.

Shannon Kingston, ABC's State Department correspondent, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about how the Iran war cost around $37 billion.

Back on this day in 2011, the NASA Space Shuttle completed it's final mission. It was the 135th mission, to be exact.

Adrian Fontes, Secretary of State, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about Primary Election Day and how his office is helping voters.

Colton Krolak, KTAR reporter, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about what he saw outside the polling locations before they offically opened. Educatoin reporter, Shira Tanzer, joined to talk about the Superintendent race.

Tim Werth, Mashable tech editor, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Netflix buying Ben Affleck’s AI startup company, Kalshi gaining 3 million users since the World Cup, the best budget smartphone of 2026, and Samsung launching its new foldable phones tomorrow.

Back on this day in 1969, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. He was the first ever human to do so.

Rob Freedman, Cardinals superfan and teacher at Washington High School, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about being honored by the Cards for his community impact.

Peter Charalambous, ABC News correspondent, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about declassified documents touted by President Trump say election systems would be “difficult to manipulate”.

Back on this day in 1955, the happiest place on earth opened up. Of course, we are talking about Disney Land.

Ashlee DeMartino, ABC15 Meteorologist joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Monsoon season.

Mayor Kate Gallego joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about TSMC’s new $100 billion investment in the city.

Peter Charalambous, ABC News correspondent joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about how a Trump teleprompter operator made $100k betting on speeches. Of course, bets were placed on Kalshi.

Free-range political analyst, Chuck Todd, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about President Trump’s Thursday address.   

Back on this day in 1945, the first atomic bomb was successfully tested. It was tested 120 miles south of Sante Fe, in New Mexico.

Hyundai General Manager, Adam Breen, joins Arizona’s Morning News for this month's Community Spotlight.  

Cactus specialist with the Desert Botanical Gardens, Noemi Hernandez, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about how Phoenix temperatures are killing the Saguaro cacti. 

ABC's White House correspondent, Karen Travers, joins Arizona’s Morning News to give us the latest on the war with Iran. 

Back on this day in 2006, Twitter was released to the public. It was originally developed by a San Fransisco Podcasting account. Now, Twitter is known as X, and is owned by Elon Musk.

Ryan Heintzman, ASU professor at the School of Geographical Sciences and Planning, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about ASU's new Dust Storm Scale.

Rep. Martinez joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about a newly-signed distracted driving bill she sponsored.

John Cohen, former Undersecretary for Intelligence at DHS, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the recent ICE shooting and how the MOU and ceasefire with Iran coming to an end will affect Homeland Security.  

Back on this day in 1968, Hank Aaron hit his 500th home run. The record setting home run came in a 4-2 win against the Giants.

ASU Professor and Research Director at the Global Center for Technology Transfer, Maryann Feldman, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about why TSMC is profiting while other chip manufacturers aren’t. 

Tim Werth, Mashable tech editor, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about NASA recruiting volunteers for a yearlong moon and mars simulation, EV sales in America, more AI jobs coming, and recent Apple vs. Samsung news. 

Back on this day in 1990, the romantic thriller "Ghost" was released in theaters. The movie features Patrick Swayze, Demi Morre, and Tony Goldwyn.

Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about how U.S. home prices are hitting an all-time high as sales slow and mortageg rates increase, tomorrow's CPI report, and a Paradise Valley estate selling for $40 million.

Ben Siegel, ABC's Deputy Political Director, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Lindsey Graham's passing.

Back on this day in 1913, Death Valley experienced the hottest temperature ever recorded. The high in Death Valley that week hit 134 degrees.

Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about a parasitic infection spreading across multiple states.

Jane Caffrey, ABC15 weekend anchor and reporter, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about how you can save on back to school shopping. 

Olivia Rubin, ABC investigative reporter, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about how today is the deadline for President Trump to sign or veto the housing bill.   NOTE  - Since uploading, the President has said he will let the bill pass without signing it.

Back on this day in 1956, Dick Clark made his first appearance as host of the American Band Stand. The show would run until 1989.

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control communications supervisor Kim Powell joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about shelter space and adoption events. 

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the DOJ threatening criminal prosecution of election officials if there are noncitizens registered to vote in AZ. 

ABC News Crime & Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about cybercriminals who are using fake social media accounts to coerce victims, almost all of them boys, sharing explicit photos. 

Back on this day, every day, Paris, France, celebrates it's birthday. The city is now just over two thousand years old.