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.

News
Government
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You may get to vote on legalizing marijuana in ...
A ballot measure could be up for a vote in 2020.
20 min
377
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
378
Teachers accused of sex misconduct: How Arizona...
We reviewed more than 180 allegations of teacher sexual misconduct from the past four years
21 min
379
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
380
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
381
Senate candidate Mark Kelly discusses Arizona i...
He is expected to the Democratic nominee to challenge Republican Sen. Martha McSally.
28 min
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How the national Democratic party plans to turn...
We talked with DNC Chair Tom Perez
24 min
383
What to know: Phoenix's August election could e...
Props 105 and 106 could greatly limit city services.
22 min
384
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?
25 min
385
How have Arizona wildfires changed over the years?
Firefighting tactics have changed. Here's what you need to know
17 min
386
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.
22 min
387
Why Arizona will probably legalize recreational...
As political figures and public attitudes soften toward marijuana, legalization may not be far off.
16 min
388
Should your local lawmakers be allowed to block...
That's what happened to one Gaggle listener.
26 min
389
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.
18 min
390
How the new Arizona state budget will affect yo...
RedForEd, online shopping and more
21 min
391
7 questions with presidential candidate Julian ...
We ask about health care, immigration and more
15 min
392
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.
19 min
393
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.
14 min
394
Why debate over your health care will take cent...
Health care may be the No. 1 topic in next election
23 min
395
What a tour of the U.S.-Mexico border tells us ...
Reporter Ron Hansen toured border with lawmakers
21 min
396
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.
19 min
397
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.
20 min
398
APS finally admits spending millions in dark mo...
19 min
399
This Arizona bill could hurt Airbnb in your nei...
It could prohibit special events including weddings
17 min
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Why does President Trump continue to attack Joh...
17 min