The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast
Helping you keep up with what matters in Arizona's political news. Each week we interview politicians, public figures or journalists to break down one local issue and how it affects your life in Arizona. Coming to you every Wednesday morning, The Gaggle is hosted by The Arizona Republic's national political reporter Ron Hansen and state politics reporter Mary Jo Pitzl. You can find them on social media at @ronaldjhansen and @maryjpitzl.
Producers of the show are Amanda Luberto and Kaely Monahan.
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Legislative exits, vetoes, water: The most impo...
The Gaggle hosts are joined by Arizona Republic reporters to discuss a grab bag of topics at the state Capitol: water, legislative exits and vetoes.
32 min
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It's been one year since Dobbs. What's changed ...
46 min
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Arizona Republic reporters read the 14th Amendment
In honor of Juneteenth, a day celebrating the end of enslavement in America, reporters from The Arizona Republic read the 14th Amendment.
5 min
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Why Representative Andy Biggs and other Freedom...
The battle isn't between the right and left but rather the right and the far right. The Gaggle dives into the Freedom Caucus stalling Congress.
27 min
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Who's running for Congress in Arizona? What we ...
16 min
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This Arizona map affects the power of your vote...
64 min
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3,000 Cyber Ninja texts remain hidden from the ...
Cyber Ninjas' CEO Doug Logan submits to court orders to turn over documents related to the 2020 ballot recount. But not completely. Here's what we now know.
22 min
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What is happening at the Arizona border right n...
28 min
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BONUS: Divide and conquer: How lawmakers got sm...
15 min
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Proposition 400: The clash over freeways, stree...
The future of Maricopa County's roads and transit development are up in the air. The Gaggle talks through the sustainability and politics of public transit.
23 min
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Tempe decides on Coyotes hockey arena and enter...
18 min
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The Oak Flat mining battle isn't over. What's n...
Arizona's Oak Flat is sacred to the San Carlos Apache Tribe. Resolution Copper wants to mine it. Republic reporter Deb Krol explains the case.
19 min
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Lawmakers were just expelled in Arizona and Ten...
Three lawmakers in the U.S. have been expelled this month. The Gaggle podcast dissects differences between what happened in Tennessee and in Arizona.
27 min
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Deja vu? 2 Democratic governors navigate GOP ma...
Is it deja vu? Gov. Hobbs' first 100 days reflect the divided government of 20-plus years ago. Dennis Burke, Janet Napolitano's former co-chief of staff, joins The Gaggle.
19 min
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What is being done to address Phoenix's homeles...
23 min
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2024 Senate race in Arizona: A first look at th...
Eyes are already on the 2024 Senate race in Arizona. The Gaggle is joined by a political expert to analyze potential candidates for the seat.
22 min
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Why Arizona is part of growing third party wave...
As a swing state, Arizona is more ready for an independent candidate. New parties also are coming into the state. How will this all affect elections?
31 min
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'We have to come together,' says Congressman J...
20 min
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New election cycle, same denialism? Here's how...
29 min
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BONUS: District 6 runoff election debate
Running to replace Councilman Sal DiCiccio are Sam Stone and Kevin Robinson.
97 min
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BONUS: District 8 runoff election debate
Councilman Carlos Garcia is defending his seat against challenger Kesha Hodge Washington
73 min
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Breaking down the details of Phoenix City Counc...
Voters in Phoenix City Council districts 6 and 8 will cast ballots March 14 for: Kevin Robinson, Sam Stone, Carlos Garcia or Kesha Hodge Washington.
21 min
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Republicans highlight immigration, border secur...
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy visited Cochise County with Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., and others to spotlight Arizona-Mexico border issues.
18 min
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Kansas and Michigan offer lessons for Democrati...
34 min
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How much is the Super Bowl worth to the host?
Super Bowl 57 is projected to bring hundreds of millions of dollars to Arizona, but a lot went into preparing for it. Is the big game worth it?
35 min