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.
76
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
27 min
77
Can Trump's border promises come true?
What Trump's mass deportations could mean for Arizona
30 min
78
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.
19 min
79
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.
10 min
80
GOP and Gallego wins prove Arizona's purple in ...
Yes, Republicans won big in Arizona. But don't call it a red wave, really.
20 min
81
OPINION: How did Election Night 2024 go? The Ed...
Opinion columnists Phil Boas and Greg Moore discuss the results of the 2024 election
20 min
82
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.
32 min
83
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.
22 min
84
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.
36 min
85
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
21 min
86
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.
18 min
87
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)
22 min
88
BONUS: Q&A with CD1 candidate Amish Shah
The Gaggle talks with Amish Shah on why he should represent Congressional District 1
10 min
89
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
90
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
91
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
92
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
93
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
94
BONUS: Q&A with Kamala Harris' senior advisor, ...
The Gaggle asks what Harris' plan is for Arizona
8 min
95
BONUS: Arizona Corporation Commission candidate...
The Gaggle airs the full Arizona Corporation Commission debate between candidates
56 min
96
4 propositions that could change voting in Arizona
Arizona voters have the chance to possibly change elections procedures in the state.
15 min
97
BONUS: Q&A with Mesa mayoral candidates Mark Fr...
The Gaggle asks both candidates for Mesa mayor the same set of questions
25 min
98
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
99
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
100
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