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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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.
21 min
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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
33 min
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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.
22 min
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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
15 min
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BONUS: Q&A with Kamala Harris' senior advisor, ...
The Gaggle asks what Harris' plan is for Arizona
8 min
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BONUS: Arizona Corporation Commission candidate...
The Gaggle airs the full Arizona Corporation Commission debate between candidates
56 min
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4 propositions that could change voting in Arizona
Arizona voters have the chance to possibly change elections procedures in the state.
15 min
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BONUS: Q&A with Mesa mayoral candidates Mark Fr...
The Gaggle asks both candidates for Mesa mayor the same set of questions
25 min
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2 Congressional races in Arizona could define t...
These Arizona races weren't usually in the national spotlight. But redistricting has made CD1 and CD6 some of the most competitive in the country.
24 min
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Harris & Trump know they need Arizona's vote
They know abortion, immigration and election denialism matter to voters. The Gaggle dissects how the Presidential candidates need Arizona to win.
30 min
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Ideological divide and a fight for the center's...
For the first time in 5 elections, Arizonans can pick between two new Senate candidates. The Gaggle explains why the Gallego-Lake race is a big deal.
33 min
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Yes, you need to prove your citizenship to vote...
The Gaggle's Election Dissection series unpacks what you need to know about registering to vote and how to prove your citizenship
22 min
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4 key races on your 2024 ballot that you really...
The 2024 presidential race is getting the most attention, but Maricopa County voters have these very important down ballot races to consider.
21 min
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Why Mesa's mayoral race is one to watch in the ...
A former mayor and a Mormon descendent: The Gaggle analyzes Scott Smith and Mark Freeman in the 2024 Mesa mayoral race.
15 min
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What the stock market crash means for Arizonans
The Gaggle sits down with President Biden's economic advisor to hash out how Arizona is fairing economically
24 min
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Primary election day 2024: How July will shape ...
The Gaggle analyzes the races, winners and losers so far of the 2024 Arizona primary election, and what it could mean for the November election.
37 min
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How bipartisan observers help keep elections se...
The role of election observers is often overlooked, but important to democracy. Election Dissection speaks with volunteers about their experiences.
33 min
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The far right started 60 years ago when Arizona...
Former President Donald Trump is now the official Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential race. His bombastic style and boastful rhetoric are something people either love or hate. But Trump is not the first president or presidential candidate to make such colorful remarks and push the Republican Party further to the right.
29 min
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BONUS: What the Trump assassination attempt cou...
After the Trump shooting, many are asking what's next in U.S. politics. Constantin Querard and Alfredo Gutierrez discuss the fallout on The Gaggle.
39 min
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Arizonans rallied to get 3 key issues on the ba...
Nearly 2 million voter signatures were collected to bring three pressing topics to the ballot. The Gaggle discusses what you might vote on this year.
19 min
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The Arizona Republic reads the Declaration of I...
Listen to the words penned by the founding fathers of the United States.
11 min
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How do ballots get made?
Phoenix-based Runbeck Election Services makes voting ballots for over half the country. The Gaggle unravels the mystery of how ballots get made.
24 min
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The DOJ's report on Phoenix Police is pretty da...
Since the DOJ report outlining violations by the Phoenix Police came out, almost no city leaders have reacted. The Gaggle digs into what is going on.
21 min
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Arizona's cracking down on fake rehab centers. ...
More than 300 "rehab clinics" were indicted in Arizona for scamming Indigenous communities. Taxpayers dished out billions for help that never came.
27 min