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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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?
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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
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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