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 produced by Amanda Luberto.
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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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Phoenix funded police oversight. What will that...
A conversation about what will the new civilian oversight office of Phoenix police do. Plus, the likelihood of whether Phoenix will defund the police.
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Re-air: What you need to know about police shoo...
Understand the backstory about police shootings in Phoenix.
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How will the pandemic and protests shape Gov. D...
How will Gov. Ducey's handling of the pandemic and protests against police brutality shape his legacy as the 23rd governor of Arizona?
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Flagstaff, Tucson mayors say Gov. Doug Ducey ha...
"It seems to me that if we want to speak as one voice, then everybody would have the opportunity to be part of the conversation," Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans said.
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Bonus episode: Why haven't Gov. Ducey and Mayor...
Also in this episode, one of our photojournalists takes you behind the scenes at Phoenix's protests.
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Meeting Arizona Voters: A breakdown of Congress...
We're taking a look at the suburban, dyed-in-the-wool conservative district and Rep. Andy Biggs.
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How COVID-19 is upending life on the Navajo Nation
The Navajo Nation shut down due to COVID-19 in order to slow the spread of the virus. Listen now to hear to learn the nation's response to the pandemic.
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Gov. Doug Ducey and the politics of reopening A...
Dissent from all angles has rendered impossible a scenario in which the governor can take action without accounting for political consequence.
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The bills killed when the Legislature adjourned
What happens to the bills pertaining to education, criminal justice, taxation and even road kill now?
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BONUS: Is Trump's visit to Arizona his first st...
Gaggle hosts interview Ronna McDaniel the Chair of the Republican National Committee to learn how the RNC plans to keep Arizona red.
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How COVID-19 affected Arizona schools and what ...
COVID-19 has changed the way children are learning. Today's episode digs into the long term impacts schools could face due to the pandemic.
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How COVID-19 impacted the 2020 Election cycle
A break down of how the campaign season has essentially halted during the pandemic.
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What’s it like for officials to respond to a he...
Is the public receiving the information it needs to during the COVID-19 pandemic? One expert weighs in.
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How badly could the new coronavirus hurt Arizon...
While some local industries have seen minimal impact, tourism and recreation are struggling.
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Meeting Arizona Voters: A breakdown of Congress...
Congressional district 3 is a reliably blue district but what issues are diving voters to the polls? Listen to this week's episode of The Gaggle to find out.
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How Arizona's political leaders are responding ...
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Primary election analysis: Biden won, but Sande...
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