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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What is the mood at the Arizona-Mexico border r...
Ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, we went to the Southern border to see how residents, sheriffs, tribal members and others were feeling.
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Why the Jan. 6th Capitol attack still reverbera...
Three politicians involved in the Capitol riots were reelected last year. The Gaggle looks back at Arizona's involvement and where it stands today.
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What's in store for Arizona politics in 2025
From Gallego in DC to Governor race prep: a preview of 2025 AZ politics
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Have a great holiday from The Gaggle!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from The Gaggle team
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5 stories that defined Arizona's year in politics
With abortion, fake electors and Ruben Gallego's Senate run, Arizona stayed in the national spotlight in 2024. Here are the Top 5 moments in politics.
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What Trump's tariffs with Mexico could mean for...
Trump pledges to make tariffs a center point of his presidency. Some are nervous, some say it won't even happen. The Gaggle talks about possible paths
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Can Trump's border promises come true?
What Trump's mass deportations could mean for Arizona
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What's left on Arizona's election to-do list
While smooth, election season in Arizona still isn't really over. The Gaggle discusses what still needs to be done to wrap up the 2024 election.
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How Trump won Arizona bigger than ever before
Swing states across the U.S. helped Donald Trump secure the White House. The Gaggle looks at what Arizona counties helped him get there.
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GOP and Gallego wins prove Arizona's purple in ...
Yes, Republicans won big in Arizona. But don't call it a red wave, really.
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OPINION: How did Election Night 2024 go? The Ed...
Opinion columnists Phil Boas and Greg Moore discuss the results of the 2024 election
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Arizona: the ultimate purple state
Split nearly down the middle in most races, Arizona proves to be one of the most important swing states in the nation on election night 2024.
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How do we get election results?
Some states know right away, but election results in Arizona take days. Here's why it's actually a good thing and what we're doing to help it.
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How do you win Arizona?
Gaining Arizona's vote revolves around 2 key pillars. The Gaggle talk with campaign strategists from both sides about the game plan to win the state.
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BONUS: Q&A with Maricopa County Board of Superv...
The Gaggle sits down with Kate Brophy McGee and Daniel Valenzuela, nominees for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors district 3
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Border security is on the ballot this year for ...
All eyes are on the border this election, but Arizonans actually get to vote on it. The Gaggle talks Prop 314 and the politics of border security.
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OPINION: Who won the Kari Lake-Ruben Gallego de...
Phil Boas and Greg Moore discuss the debate between Kari Lake (R) and Ruben Gallego (D)
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BONUS: Q&A with CD1 candidate Amish Shah
The Gaggle talks with Amish Shah on why he should represent Congressional District 1
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A cheat sheet to your 2024 propositions
Abortion, immigration and workers tips are all on the 2024 ballot for Arizonans. The Gaggle simplifies the biggest propositions.
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BONUS: Q&A with Maricopa County Board of Superv...
The Gaggle sits down with Joel Navarro and Mark Stewart, nominees for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors district 1
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BONUS: Q&A with Maricopa County Recorder nomine...
The Gaggle asks Tim Stringham why voters should choose him for the next Maricopa County recorder
15 min
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8 key districts could determine the Arizona Leg...
Democrats are on the precipice of flipping the Legislature for the first time in decades. The Gaggle breaks down which districts hold the power.
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BONUS: Q&A with CD6 candidates Juan Ciscomani a...
The Gaggle asks both candidates for Congressional District 6 the same set of questions
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BONUS: Q&A with Kamala Harris' senior advisor, ...
The Gaggle asks what Harris' plan is for Arizona
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BONUS: Arizona Corporation Commission candidate...
The Gaggle airs the full Arizona Corporation Commission debate between candidates
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