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.
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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.
32 min
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'If there's a problem, fix it.' O'Connor's brot...
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Ruth McGregor tells the Gaggle about Sandra Day...
25 min
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'A terrific first.' Remembering Sandra Day O'Co...
The author of "Sisters In Law" shares her views on the complex figure of Sandra Day O'Connor
29 min
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What keeps State Senator Mitzi Epstein coming b...
Education, political balance key issues for Arizona Senate Minority Leader Mitzi Epstein
27 min
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Remembering Sandra Day O'Connor with her biogra...
Evan Thomas joins The Gaggle to discuss O'Connor's life and legacy
30 min
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Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen sits d...
39 min
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Exploring Sandra Day O'Connor's country girl ro...
28 min
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Remembering Sandra Day O'Connor
Remembering Sandra Day O'Connor, the Arizona ranch girl who rose to the Supreme Court
74 min
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'It's a very quirky family.' Mesa Mayor Giles o...
27 min
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A very Gaggle Thanksgiving
Arizona officials share holiday traditions, recipes, and memories
20 min
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The Gaggle revisits our investigative series "R...
Coming soon is season 4: Roots of Radicalism hosted by The Gaggle's Ron Hansen and Mary Jo Pitzl. We'll bring you back to Arizona's beginnings and explore how extremism has become intertwined with the state's politics.
24 min
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Add some extra cash to your budget with these m...
From unclaimed property to rebates and incentives, there's lots of ways to get my by leveraging your government.
20 min
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Clearing "The Zone," Phoenix's largest homeless...
A judge gave Phoenix a deadline to clear its largest homeless encampment. The Gaggle explores what will happen next and the future of homelessness.
14 min
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What propositions could end up on your 2024 ballot
Each year, people have a chance to get issues they're passionate about onto the ballot. The Gaggle tackles what petitions could become propositions.
18 min
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Can the GOP unseat Democrats in this liberal st...
17 min
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Kari Lake is in. How will that affect Arizona's...
20 min
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Emails reveal political infighting among Arizon...
Naming precinct committeemen should be easy. But for Maricopa County Republicans, drama has crept into the process. The Gaggle podcast shares more.
13 min
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Which 2024 Presidential candidate is most appea...
16 min
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A vice mayor and a sex offender: the drama in t...
They tried to keep it behind closed doors, but the drama with a vice mayor and a sex offender have left things heated in Peoria. The Gaggle explores.
20 min
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Kris Mayes on AZ abortion access, elections int...
Kris Mayes got right to work as Arizona's attorney general this year. She joins The Gaggle to share why she's vocal about the issues she cares about.
35 min