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.
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Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs responds...
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs joins the Gaggle podcast as ballot counting in Arizona continues. Listen to her interview now.
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BONUS: As ballots are counted, here's an update...
New results on the local, state and national levels.
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Election 2020: What we know and don't know abou...
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Here's what you need to know the week before th...
This week's Gaggle breaks down early voting turnout, the latest polls and the legitimacy of candidates' attacks against opponents.
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Maricopa County Attorney candidates Allister Ad...
The race for Maricopa County Attorney has grown heated and competitive this year.
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How are voters leaning in one of Arizona's most...
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After his ethics investigation, can Schweikert ...
Could an ethics investigation and a charismatic opponent mean the end for Rep. David Schweikert?
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McSally vs. Kelly: Key moments from last night'...
Candidates Martha McSally and Mark Kelly squared off last night. Here's what you need to know.
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How the Patriot Movement AZ is influencing loca...
The Patriot Movement AZ was once seen as a fringe group of the Republican party. Now, they're impacting local policy. Listen now to hear how.
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How climate change and the Supreme Court are sh...
An interview with Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.)
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How Trump and Biden are vying for Arizona's sub...
Suburban voters are key to winning 2020.
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Worried about voting this year? Arizona Secreta...
As questions over the safety of in-person voting loom, Katie Hobbs prepares her office for record-breaking mail-in voting.
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Preserving capitalism, guns and water: These ar...
Represented by Rep. Paul Gosar, the district covers most of Western Arizona, north central Arizona, including most of Yavapai County, and wraps itself around Phoenix from the east.
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From recreational marijuana to Invest in Ed: Wh...
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Will the Republican and Democratic conventions ...
A look at the Republican and Democratic conventions.
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Mark Kelly responds to questions about China, h...
Democratic senate nominee Mark Kelly joins the Gaggle podcast to discuss the campaign and his plans for the U.S. Senate.
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How southern Arizona's Congressional District 2...
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Can the primary election results tell us anythi...
State Legislature reporter Andrew Oxford joins the show to help us break down the results.
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What does the debate over the next stimulus pac...
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BONUS: Kathy Hoffman breaks down new executive ...
As the date to reopening schools approaches, many are still left with questions. Superintendent Kathy Hoffman joins the Gaggle podcast to breakdown the efforts of reopening.
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How COVID-19 is ravaging immigration detention ...
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Listen to episode one of our new series, 'Redis...
SB 1070: how it happened, who advocated for it and why it still matters a decade later.
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Listen to the trailer for our new series, 'Redi...
Season two of Rediscovering examines the history and lingering effects of the "show me your papers" law.
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An exclusive interview with Sen. Martha McSally...
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Could COVID-19 reshape the politics of Lesko's ...
Congressional district 8 is a reliably red district, but what issues are driving voters to the polls? Listen to this week's episode of The Gaggle to find out.
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