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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How the national Democratic party plans to turn...
We talked with DNC Chair Tom Perez
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What to know: Phoenix's August election could e...
Props 105 and 106 could greatly limit city services.
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What is Arizona doing about migrant housing fac...
Phoenix is on the short-list of cities that might receive a new facility to house migrant children. Are we ready?
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How have Arizona wildfires changed over the years?
Firefighting tactics have changed. Here's what you need to know
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What you need to know about police shootings ac...
In 2018, police shootings hit record levels in Phoenix. Reporters investigated the state's police shootings and found the trend extends across Arizona.
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Why Arizona will probably legalize recreational...
As political figures and public attitudes soften toward marijuana, legalization may not be far off.
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Should your local lawmakers be allowed to block...
That's what happened to one Gaggle listener.
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How two surprising new Phoenix City Council mem...
The new District 5 and District 8 leaders, Betty Guardado and Carlos Garcia respectively, aren't your typical council members.
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How the new Arizona state budget will affect yo...
RedForEd, online shopping and more
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7 questions with presidential candidate Julian ...
We ask about health care, immigration and more
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Could a California billionaire lower your APS r...
Why a California billionaire is fighting APS. Plus, tips on how you could lower your APS bill.
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How Gov. Ducey's Arizona Supreme Court choices ...
Gov. Doug Ducey will soon have appointed five of the seven Arizona Supreme Court Justices. That affects you.
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Why debate over your health care will take cent...
Health care may be the No. 1 topic in next election
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What a tour of the U.S.-Mexico border tells us ...
Reporter Ron Hansen toured border with lawmakers
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Arizona's most successful copycat legislation: ...
Arizona has served as a petri dish for groups that create and distribute "model" bills written by corporations and special-interest groups.
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Copy-paste laws: How corporations are influenci...
State legislatures across the U.S. are adopting and signing into law bills that were written by corporations and special-interest group on a massive scale.
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APS finally admits spending millions in dark mo...
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This Arizona bill could hurt Airbnb in your nei...
It could prohibit special events including weddings
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Why does President Trump continue to attack Joh...
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Kate Gallego's plans for the future as Phoenix'...
It took 18 months, but Kate Gallego won the special election to become Phoenix's mayor. What's next?
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Is Michael Crow the most powerful person in Ari...
The Arizona State University president is a polarizing leader
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Arizona's controversial vaccine bills draw nati...
The state House Health and Human Services Committee this month advanced controversial vaccine bills by Republican Rep. Nancy Barto, despite warnings.
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Why Arizona is facing a water crisis, and what ...
Arizona gets almost 40 percent of its water from a reservoir that's approaching its first shortage ever. Here's what happens next.
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What to know about the Phoenix mayor race
The two Democratic candidates face off in March
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The Gaggle Podcast goes to D.C.
Go behind the scenes at the U.S. Congress
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