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 reporters Ron Hansen and Stephanie Murray, and is produced by Amanda Luberto.

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Government
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How to survive the 2020 election
14 min
377
Merry Christmas and happy holidays from The Gag...
We're off this week, but we'll see you in 2020.
1 min
378
Six political stories that will be important fo...
28 min
379
Rural families suffer as Arizona's groundwater ...
26 min
380
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
381
Is it time to panic about the economy?
18 min
382
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
383
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
384
Illegal adoption scheme reveals weak Arizona ov...
Suspended Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen faces 32 felony charges in Maricopa County
21 min
385
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
386
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
387
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
388
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
389
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
390
BONUS: Interview with Steve Bullock, the Montan...
16 min
391
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
392
Where does Arizona's Congressional Delegation s...
A member-by-member breakdown, plus the political implications for each.
19 min
393
How a ruling on LGBT wedding invitations could ...
A recent Arizona Supreme Court decision could have broad impacts
24 min
394
Three Arizonans have gotten sick from vaping. W...
Arizona if officially part of the outbreak
28 min
395
All about your new Arizona Supreme Court justic...
What you need to know about controversial, conservative prosecutor
16 min
396
You may get to vote on legalizing marijuana in ...
A ballot measure could be up for a vote in 2020.
20 min
397
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.
30 min
398
Teachers accused of sex misconduct: How Arizona...
We reviewed more than 180 allegations of teacher sexual misconduct from the past four years
21 min
399
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.
21 min
400
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.
26 min