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Back on this day 1995 American astronaut Eileen Collins was the first female to pilot a space shuttle. She was selected as an astronaut in 1990.

The WM Phoenix Open tees off this week. Capt. Dave Folio of the Scottsdale Fire Department joins to explain how to stay safe and have fun.

It's Tech Tuesday — and this week Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, talks about Moltbook being the social media platform for AI agents, the iPhone Flip and Epstein being blocked from Xbox Live and several other platforms.

The launch of Artemis II was postponed another month after some technical concerns. Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, explains why it was postponed and what the mission around the moon would entail.

Back on this day in 1887, Groundhog Day is celebrated for the first time.  KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

The organization behind the Fiesta Bowl is launching a new event dedicated to women's flag football. To discuss the event is the executive director and CEO of the Fiesta Sports Foundation, Erik Moses

President Trump has announced Kevin Warsh be the next Federal Reserve Chair, replacing Jerome Powell at the conclusion of his term. And the latest jobs report data showed jobs in Arizona as being stable. To talk about these money stories on Money Monday is Evan Taylor, associate professor of economics at the University of Arizona. 

The Cardinals have found their head coach in Mike LaFleur, who most recently was offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams. Dan Bickley, host of "Bickley and Marotta" mornings on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM joins the show to break down the move and talk about what else we can expect from the Red Birds this offseason. 

Back on this day in 1961 "I Fall to Pieces" by Patsy Cline was released. The country artist was unable to perform the song at its peak because she was in a near fatal car accident.

Chuck Todd, political analyst, joins the show to talk about the potential partial government shutdown, Immigration and Customs Enforcement reform and the possibility of impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Several Democrats are calling for the impeachment of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem after the fatal ICE-involved shooting of Alex Pretti. U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton is among those calling for her to step down. He joins to explain why.

Huzzah! The Arizona Renaissance Festival returns to Arizona this weekend and runs through March 29. Steve Correira, a character from the act "Niblick and Mashie," talks about what to expect, new attractions and what it's like to perform at the festival.

Back on this day in 1845 Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven" was published. The poet wrote about his own troubles in life.

The U.S. Cenus Bureau released data showing the lowest population growth since the pandemic. ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan explains why.

Another federal government shutdown could be possible. Democrats are saying they will "rein in" ICE with a DHS funding bill. Steven Portnoy, ABC News correspondent, explains what bills have to pass to keep the government open and why Democrats are pushing for ICE reform.