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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Six political stories that will be important fo...
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Rural families suffer as Arizona's groundwater ...
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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.
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Is it time to panic about the economy?
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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.
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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.
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Illegal adoption scheme reveals weak Arizona ov...
Suspended Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen faces 32 felony charges in Maricopa County
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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.
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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.
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BONUS: Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet brings his ...
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet's brings his message to Arizona as he hopes to gain ground.
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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.
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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.
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BONUS: Interview with Steve Bullock, the Montan...
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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
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Where does Arizona's Congressional Delegation s...
A member-by-member breakdown, plus the political implications for each.
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How a ruling on LGBT wedding invitations could ...
A recent Arizona Supreme Court decision could have broad impacts
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Three Arizonans have gotten sick from vaping. W...
Arizona if officially part of the outbreak
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All about your new Arizona Supreme Court justic...
What you need to know about controversial, conservative prosecutor
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You may get to vote on legalizing marijuana in ...
A ballot measure could be up for a vote in 2020.
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Joe Arpaio tells us why he's running for Marico...
Joe Arpaio, 87, is running for Maricopa County sheriff again. Before losing his position in 2016 to democrat Paul Penzone, Arpaio was Sheriff for 24 years.
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Teachers accused of sex misconduct: How Arizona...
We reviewed more than 180 allegations of teacher sexual misconduct from the past four years
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One year after John McCain's death exploring th...
Why is McCain still a central character in American politics? Hear from two advisers close to the McCain family about his legacy.
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What the Hacienda HealthCare scandal tells us a...
A new Republic investigation reveals information you need to know if you have a loved one in a care facility.
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Senate candidate Mark Kelly discusses Arizona i...
He is expected to the Democratic nominee to challenge Republican Sen. Martha McSally.
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How the national Democratic party plans to turn...
We talked with DNC Chair Tom Perez
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