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.

Producers of the show are Amanda Luberto and Kaely Monahan.

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It would take years of 'biblical' precipitation...
41 min
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What does school voucher expansion mean for Ari...
Gov. Doug Ducey achieved a longstanding goal by expanding school choice. The Gaggle examines how it may or may not benefit Arizona families.
27 min
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Arizona is ready to become the Silicon Desert
The Gaggle explores how the CHIPS Act will benefit Arizona
29 min
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How the Trump ticket and Dems will square off i...
31 min
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'What the heck kind of planning is this?' A bon...
25 min
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'A rock 'em, sock 'em kind of contest': the 202...
The Gaggle analyzes the races, winners and losers we know so far from the 2022 Arizona primary election
29 min
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What does a Trump endorsement do for Arizona's ...
24 min
108
What we know so far about Arizonans' involvemen...
Arizona has played a key role in the January 6 committee hearings so far. The Gaggle breaks down the pivotal moments and what that means for the future.
27 min
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Police accountability will look different under...
12 min
110
How could the state's new budget affect you?
Arizona Republic politics reporters Mary Jo Pitzl and Stacey Barchenger to break down how the new Arizona budget could affect you, and the whole state, moving forward.
14 min
111
Roe v. Wade has been overturned. What's next fo...
After overturning Roe v. Wade, abortion is a state's rights issue. The Gaggle examines Arizona's stance and its future.
29 min
112
Who's running for Congress in Arizona?
33 min
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Keeping an eye on the governor and secretary of...
As the primaries approach, The Gaggle is talking to Arizona Republic politics reporters to update you on where the most important races stand.
33 min
114
What races to watch in the Arizona Legislative ...
15 min
115
How will state lawmakers react after tragic sch...
In this episode, host Ron Hansen covers how 10-year-olds were killed in their classroom in Uvalde, Texas, and how lawmakers react after mass shootings.
25 min
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Wendy Rogers is a 'disgrace' to the Legislature...
26 min
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'You can't un-ring the bell': Election security...
28 min
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How inflation may influence the 2022 election
In this week's episode, hosts Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and Ron Hansen are joined by Paul Bentz to answer how inflation is going to impact voters' decisions in the upcoming election.
14 min
119
What to expect in Arizona when border restricti...
In this episode of The Gaggle, Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and Ron Hansen are joined by Republic reporters to discuss what happens when the Title 42 border restriction is lifted.
23 min
120
What's next for the Maricopa County Attorney's ...
The Gaggle discusses the new boss, election ahead
15 min
121
Why are Ukrainian refugees lining up at the U.S...
22 min
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The Republic had marijuana tested to see if it ...
Cannabis sold on dispensary shelves is not as highly regulated in Arizona as one might expect. Arizona Republic reporter Ryan Randazzo explains the testing process, in which one batch of weed came back contaminated.
18 min
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Cathi Herrod supported abortion restriction. Wh...
In this episode of The Gaggle, Yvonne Wingett Sanchez is joined by Center for Arizona Policy President Cathi Herrod to discuss recent successes
20 min
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The fallout of Arizona’s new restrictive aborti...
This week on The Gaggle, hosts Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and Ron Hansen discuss Arizona's upcoming abortion law
16 min
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Where does Arizona stand as it emerges from COVID?
In this episode of The Gaggle, Yvonne Wingett Sanchez is joined by two Arizona Republic reporters to help take stock of the pandemic's impact on Arizona.
34 min