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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BONUS: Q&A with superintendent candidates Kathy...
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What to know about Arizona propositions before ...
The midterms are near. The Gaggle is here to analyze what's on your ballot and who is behind them.
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Statistics say young people don't vote. But the...
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How Arizona's abortion ban could affect the 202...
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How the ballot recount at the Coliseum will aff...
One year after the audit concluded, the Maricopa County ballot recount proving to have left a lasting impact on elections in Arizona.
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How will the midterms define the Arizona legisl...
The Arizona Legislature is a hot seat to get into this November
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National pundit weighs in on Arizona's congress...
Arizona has several races that may offer clues about where control of Congress is headed. The Gaggle breaks it down with The Arizona Republic experts
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It would take years of 'biblical' precipitation...
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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.
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Arizona is ready to become the Silicon Desert
The Gaggle explores how the CHIPS Act will benefit Arizona
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How the Trump ticket and Dems will square off i...
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'What the heck kind of planning is this?' A bon...
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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
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What does a Trump endorsement do for Arizona's ...
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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.
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Police accountability will look different under...
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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.
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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.
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Who's running for Congress in Arizona?
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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.
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What races to watch in the Arizona Legislative ...
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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.
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Wendy Rogers is a 'disgrace' to the Legislature...
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'You can't un-ring the bell': Election security...
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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.
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