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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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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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.
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What's next for the Maricopa County Attorney's ...
The Gaggle discusses the new boss, election ahead
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Why are Ukrainian refugees lining up at the U.S...
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel resigns....
In this episode of The Gaggle, Ron Hansen is joined by reporter Robert Anglen to discuss the most recent news on Maricopa County Attorney Adel
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The Arizona Republican base is angry after the ...
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Why the rise of extremism defines today's Arizo...
In this week's episode of The Gaggle, Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and Ron Hansen are joined by political historian Matthew Dallek to document the rise of extremism in the GOP.
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The Gaggle analyzes CPAC 2022 and the Arizona c...
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Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers speaks on au...
In this week's episode of The Gaggle, Yvonne Wingett Sanchez & Ron Hansen join House Speaker Rusty Bowers in his office
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The Gaggle explores the fate of Arizona's fake ...
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Concern rises over Maricopa Attorney Adel's abs...
In this week's episode of The Gaggle, Ron Hansen is joined by Robert Anglen to discuss County Attorney Allister Adel's sobriety.
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'Everybody is going to have to cut something': ...
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'Am I doing the right thing for students?' COVI...
Listen how three years of COVID is putting schools to the test
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What does the 2022 legislative session hold for...
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