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.
326
How could the Invest in Education initiative im...
The Red for Ed marches in 2018 put education funding at the forefront. In 2020, advocates look to voters to secure more funding for schools.
18 min
327
Listen to our exclusive interview with Gov. Dou...
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey elaborates his stances on education funding, gun-safety reform, water policy, marijuana legalization and more
37 min
328
Arizona agencies are failing vulnerable adults....
Arizona adults unable to protect themselves from abuse or exploitation because of a physical or mental impairment are falling through the cracks of the state system designed to protect them.
27 min
329
What to expect in Governor Ducey's 2020 State o...
23 min
330
How to survive the 2020 election
14 min
331
Merry Christmas and happy holidays from The Gag...
We're off this week, but we'll see you in 2020.
1 min
332
Six political stories that will be important fo...
28 min
333
Rural families suffer as Arizona's groundwater ...
26 min
334
Arizona elections are coming. Is your vote secure?
Arizona's aging election system could put your vote at risk in 2020. Listen now to hear what government officials are asking for to secure it.
20 min
335
Is it time to panic about the economy?
18 min
336
How Republicans will target 142,000 Arizonans t...
Political action committees hoping to keep President Donald Trump in the White House are beginning their efforts to register new voters in Arizona.
18 min
337
How the massacre of a family in Mexico impacts ...
The ambush that left three women and six children dead could reshape U.S.-Mexico relations and impact the 2020 elections.
21 min
338
Illegal adoption scheme reveals weak Arizona ov...
Suspended Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen faces 32 felony charges in Maricopa County
21 min
339
How Tucson's historic mayoral race may impact t...
The mayoral race in Tucson could make history with if Regina Romero wins. A breakdown of what a Romero win means for the U.S. Senate race.
17 min
340
Interview with new Maricopa County attorney All...
Allister Adel sat down with Republic reporter Ron Hansen to talk about her plans to change the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
19 min
341
BONUS: Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet brings his ...
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet's brings his message to Arizona as he hopes to gain ground.
17 min
342
How the Navajo Generating Station closing fores...
The coal industry has been declining for decades and President Trump promised to save it. But during his tenure coal plants are closing including NGS.
21 min
343
Talking to Beto O'Rourke about his run for pres...
The Democratic presidential candidate doubled down on his statements about taking away Americans' assault rifles.
21 min
344
BONUS: Interview with Steve Bullock, the Montan...
16 min
345
BONUS: An interview with Vice President Mike Pe...
Vice President Mike Pence visited Arizona to support Sen. Martha McSally and responded to the Ukraine controversy
12 min
346
Where does Arizona's Congressional Delegation s...
A member-by-member breakdown, plus the political implications for each.
19 min
347
How a ruling on LGBT wedding invitations could ...
A recent Arizona Supreme Court decision could have broad impacts
24 min
348
Three Arizonans have gotten sick from vaping. W...
Arizona if officially part of the outbreak
28 min
349
All about your new Arizona Supreme Court justic...
What you need to know about controversial, conservative prosecutor
16 min
350
You may get to vote on legalizing marijuana in ...
A ballot measure could be up for a vote in 2020.
20 min