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 reporters Ron Hansen and Stephanie Murray, and is produced by Amanda Luberto.
1
How Trump's economy is affecting Arizona's tourism
The tiny town of Tusayan is economically dependent on Grand Canyon visitors. But rising prices and Trump's global moves have turned off tourists.
42 min
2
Outspoken: Meet the Revolution's artists, spies...
Art historian Zara Anishanslin's work highlights the contributions of women, enslaved people and immigrants to the American Revolution.
17 min
3
Outspoken: This is what inspired colonists to r...
Americans are still wrestling with the compromises made in the Declaration, such as language about Indigenous people and the removal of a clause condemning slavery.
17 min
4
Outspoken: This is why education always must st...
Arizona State University President Michael Crow models the school on inclusivity, rejecting exclusionary policies.
15 min
5
Trump tax cuts to data centers: Inside the $18B...
Arizona's new state budget ushered in Trump inspired tax cuts, but also adds a roadblock for data centers. We analyzed whats in the $18 million plan.
24 min
6
Outspoken: Why the Declaration and individual l...
20 min
7
Bonus: The Republicans running for Arizona's at...
The Republicans are hoping to take the attorney general's office back this year, but first they need to decide who is best suited to beat Kris Mayes.
11 min
8
Outspoken: How Indigenous people influenced the...
16 min
9
What Mark Lamb's scandal means for the future o...
Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb had the Trump endorsement and was the frontrunner for Arizona's CD5. Then the women started coming forward
23 min
10
Outspoken: America's deep Latin roots are conne...
15 min
11
Outspoken: Why the Declaration contains the 'mo...
17 min
12
Outspoken: In 1776, the Declaration of Independ...
16 min
13
Don Bolles’ legacy and press violence today
Fifty years ago, Republic reporter Don Bolles was assassinated while investigating the mob. How his story serves as a reminder for press freedoms.
52 min
14
Outspoken: 'Deleted clauses' of the Declaration...
20 min
15
BONUS: The Republicans running for Arizona's CD 1
For the first time in years, CD 1 is an open seat after Schweikert's departure. Meet the players hoping to keep that district red in the 2026 midterms
9 min
16
Outspoken: Why the Declaration of Independence ...
17 min
17
Why the Hobbs-Mayes feud could hurt Democrats i...
Gov. Katie Hobbs and AG Kris Mayes should be on the same team for 2026 midterms. Here's a look at their feud history and what makes this different.
20 min
18
BONUS: The Democrats running for Arizona's CD 1
Six Democrats are in the running to represent the left in the 2026 CD1 election. Here are the similarities and differences in the options.
10 min
19
Outspoken: How the Declaration of Independence ...
A few words in the Declaration of Independence, describing Indigenous people as "savages," did lasting damage, professor David Martinez says.
20 min
20
Mark Kelly’s future is fueling 2028 presidentia...
The national spotlight is on Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly for a possible 2028 presidential run amid his eye-catching fundraising and Trump critiques.
37 min
21
Trump eases marijuana rules as Arizona consider...
The Trump administration reclassified marijuana to a Schedule III drug, but Arizona's GOP is trying to clamp down on the drug. The Gaggle explores why
20 min
22
Why Andy Biggs wants to be Arizona's next Governor
Congressman Andy Biggs wants to leave "broken" Congress behind and focus on Arizona. On The Gaggle, he lays out why he's running against Katie Hobbs.
29 min
23
Democrats want Maricopa County. Here's their ch...
The Maricopa County Democratic Party chair says that anti-Trump feelings are helping them, but how can they translate that into registered voters?
21 min
24
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos' web of half-tr...
After mishandling Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping, a dive into Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos shows a checkered past he left out. The Gaggle has details.
25 min
25
Why Trump is visiting Phoenix so early in the 2...
President Donald Trump is heading to Phoenix with Turning Point USA for their "Build a Red Wall" event. Can he slow down the Dems in the midterms?
26 min