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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Judges behaving badly. Can we still put our fai...
From county judges called out for bad behavior to U.S. justices being accused of partisanship, has the public's trust in the judicial system soured?
27 min
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Will July primary go smoothly or preview presid...
Slow results, vigilantes, new rules: what to expect on primary election night
17 min
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Super-sized ballots in 2024? Maybe.
Arizona lawmakers are trying to juice the electorate by adding numerous propositions to the 2024 ballot. But will it work?
23 min
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Every Arizona Legislature seat is up for reelec...
Arizona Democrats haven't controlled the state legislature since the 1960s. But with Gov. Katie Hobbs' support they just might do it in 2024.
28 min
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Republicans should be winning Arizona. But they...
Outsiders say Arizona is turning purple. All eyes are watching how this state will vote. But is Arizona truly a moderate state?
31 min
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Senate candidate Sheriff Mark Lamb says he has ...
Sheriff Mark Lamb says he'll deliver on true GOP values. Hear his stance on abortion, border issues and more in this exclusive interview
24 min
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Arizona's fake electors have been indicted. Wha...
Arizona's fake electors tried to give the 2020 election to Donald Trump. Now they face the gavel in Arizona. The Gaggle podcast finds out what's next.
16 min
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Will AI change how Arizona votes? Here's what y...
From manipulated documents to deep fakes, AI is permeating our lives. And it's only getting more sophisticated. How worried should we be for our elections?
22 min
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Starter Homes Act got vetoed, so where does tha...
Gov. Hobbs vetoes bipartisan affordable housing bill, so where can first time buyers find hope? One real estate expert says it's complicated.
30 min
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What is the political fallout of Arizona's abor...
The Gaggle breaks down Arizona's ruling to uphold an 1864 abortion law and the ensuing legal and political fallout.
25 min
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What is vote splitting and why you should know ...
Vote splitting is a problem. Especially in states like Arizona, where extremism thrives
32 min
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Election Dissection: How can the election syste...
Some think the election system is broken in Arizona so how can it be fixed? Elections expert joins The Gaggle to discuss election safety and trust.
26 min
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Why 9 Arizona landlords are being sued over ren...
Nine property companies are accused of price fixing which has caused Arizona's rents to inflate more than they should, according to the attorney general's office. So what does this mean for renters?
14 min
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Who is running to replace Debbie Lesko in Congr...
AZ District 8 will have a new representative in Congress. Here's what to know
12 min
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Apache Stronghold loses appeal. Can Resolution ...
First Amendment religious rites are at the heart of a Native tribe's copper mining lawsuit. What's next for Apache's sacred site in Oak Flat, Arizona?
16 min
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Election Dissection: What roadblocks to voting ...
Worried about tampering, some Arizona counties want to narrow how you cast your ballot as the presidential election nears. What are the pros and cons?
25 min
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Why these Arizona elections in March matter to ...
Trump and Biden get all the attention, but these Arizona elections will affect you. The Gaggle podcast discusses why the 2024 local elections matter.
31 min
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Is Senator Kyrsten Sinema running for re-electi...
The race for Arizona's one Senate seat is heating up. Dem. Ruben Gallego and GOP Kari Lake are looking to win. But where's Senator Sinema?
22 min
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Is the Senate's border plan "dead on arrival?"
The bipartisan border bill that Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema helped craft would change immigration. But it faces tough opposition from Republicans.
16 min
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What is a preference election and why does Ariz...
In 1992, Arizona lawmakers changed how preferred presidential candidates were chosen. Now voters get to decide. But not everyone can participate.
19 min
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Can political careers survive the 'Gilbert Goon...
'Gilbert Goons' revelations have led to East Valley communities questioning their elected leaders. The Gaggle podcast looks at the political fallout.
28 min
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Speaker Ben Toma is ready to roll up his sleeve...
Republican Speaker of the Arizona House, Ben Toma wants to set politics aside and get the work done for the state.
23 min
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Can bipartisanship happen? Takeaways from Gover...
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs enters her second year in office with a speech focused on bipartisanship. Political analysts parse her goals on The Gaggle.
35 min
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What we're keeping an eye on for 2024 in Arizon...
Looking into the crystal ball, The Gaggle podcast turns to familiar voices to discuss what they're watching for in 2024 in Arizona politics.
26 min
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Reviewing 2023 in Arizona politics
To wrap up another year of Arizona politics, The Gaggle podcast turns to familiar voices to analyze 2023, from record-breaking vetoes to water crises.
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