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.
Amanda Luberto is the producer of the show.
1
The reality of the Arizona Diamondbacks stadium...
The Arizona Diamondbacks want to give Chase Field a facelift. But a bill to provide tax revenue has hit some speed bumps. The Gaggle investigates.
24 min
2
Arizona lost political heavyweight, Raúl Grijal...
Rep. Grijalva passed after 12 terms in Congress. Adrian Fontes, Adelita Grijalva and more are eyeing to represent the heavily Latino Tucson district.
18 min
3
Inside the drama unfolding in Scottsdale City C...
From eliminating DEI measures to controversy over a parking garage, Scottsdale City Council is feeling more like reality television than C-SPAN.
20 min
4
How federal Medicaid cuts would impact Arizonans
An $880 billion cut to Medicaid is on the table to make room for the wealthy's tax cuts. Here's how it would impact the 2 million in AZ who rely on it.
37 min
5
How Trump's federal job cuts are affecting Ariz...
Veterans, Grand Canyon employees and more are being impacted by Trump's federal job cuts. The Gaggle talks about how many it will affect and why.
20 min
6
Gov. Hobbs vs. the Legislature: what can actual...
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has an even more Republican Legislature this year. The Gaggle explores what they can actually get done.
25 min
7
Speaker Steve Montenegro shares Republicans' go...
An exclusive sit down interview with the new Arizona House of Representatives Speaker, Steve Montenegro
25 min
8
How stable are Arizona's political parties?
The nation is watching Arizona. Two experts join The Gaggle to explain what's happening right now with Republicans and Democrats. And why it matters.
35 min
9
What big changes are coming for Maricopa County?
Maricopa County underwent a political overhaul after the 2024 elections. We're just starting to see what that will mean for the future.
31 min
10
What Trump's executive orders mean for Arizona
From immigration to Jan. 6 pardons and federal jobs, Trump's initial executive orders have a big impact on Arizona residents.
25 min
11
What is the mood at the Arizona-Mexico border r...
Ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, we went to the Southern border to see how residents, sheriffs, tribal members and others were feeling.
14 min
12
Why the Jan. 6th Capitol attack still reverbera...
Three politicians involved in the Capitol riots were reelected last year. The Gaggle looks back at Arizona's involvement and where it stands today.
31 min
13
What's in store for Arizona politics in 2025
From Gallego in DC to Governor race prep: a preview of 2025 AZ politics
34 min
14
Have a great holiday from The Gaggle!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from The Gaggle team
1 min
15
5 stories that defined Arizona's year in politics
With abortion, fake electors and Ruben Gallego's Senate run, Arizona stayed in the national spotlight in 2024. Here are the Top 5 moments in politics.
32 min
16
What Trump's tariffs with Mexico could mean for...
Trump pledges to make tariffs a center point of his presidency. Some are nervous, some say it won't even happen. The Gaggle talks about possible paths
27 min
17
Can Trump's border promises come true?
What Trump's mass deportations could mean for Arizona
30 min
18
What's left on Arizona's election to-do list
While smooth, election season in Arizona still isn't really over. The Gaggle discusses what still needs to be done to wrap up the 2024 election.
19 min
19
How Trump won Arizona bigger than ever before
Swing states across the U.S. helped Donald Trump secure the White House. The Gaggle looks at what Arizona counties helped him get there.
10 min
20
GOP and Gallego wins prove Arizona's purple in ...
Yes, Republicans won big in Arizona. But don't call it a red wave, really.
20 min
21
OPINION: How did Election Night 2024 go? The Ed...
Opinion columnists Phil Boas and Greg Moore discuss the results of the 2024 election
20 min
22
Arizona: the ultimate purple state
Split nearly down the middle in most races, Arizona proves to be one of the most important swing states in the nation on election night 2024.
32 min
23
How do we get election results?
Some states know right away, but election results in Arizona take days. Here's why it's actually a good thing and what we're doing to help it.
22 min
24
How do you win Arizona?
Gaining Arizona's vote revolves around 2 key pillars. The Gaggle talk with campaign strategists from both sides about the game plan to win the state.
36 min
25
BONUS: Q&A with Maricopa County Board of Superv...
The Gaggle sits down with Kate Brophy McGee and Daniel Valenzuela, nominees for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors district 3
21 min