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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Republicans highlight immigration, border secur...
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy visited Cochise County with Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., and others to spotlight Arizona-Mexico border issues.
18 min
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Kansas and Michigan offer lessons for Democrati...
34 min
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How much is the Super Bowl worth to the host?
Super Bowl 57 is projected to bring hundreds of millions of dollars to Arizona, but a lot went into preparing for it. Is the big game worth it?
35 min
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Clashing political styles: We compare Sen. Kyrs...
28 min
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Arizonans setting the tone for a split Congress
This week on The Gaggle podcast, political experts debate what a hyper-partisan Congress could mean for citizens, and how Arizona’s congressional delegation is helping set the tone. 
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There's enough blame to go around. But Rio Verd...
16 min
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A breakdown of Gov. Hobbs' first State of the S...
Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs set the tone for her first year in office. Some applauded. Some walked out. The Gaggle analyzes her State of the State.
37 min
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Abortion, inflation, school funding. What's in ...
28 min
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Happy Holidays from The Gaggle
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Arizona's roses, thorns and buds: A 2022 retros...
40 min
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'State's image has never been stronger': Ducey ...
Governor Doug Ducey entered office at a turbulent time. His tenure included a teacher-led revolt at the state Capitol for higher wages and a pandemic.
29 min
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Undocumented students now get in-state tuition,...
17 min
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A chaotic coda to the 2022 midterms
Republicans say it wasn't fair. Officials say it was fair, just not perfect. Here's what's still going on with the midterm election in Arizona.
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Happy Thanksgiving from The Gaggle
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How will a Democratic governor and GOP-majority...
With Katie Hobbs, a Democratic governor, and a mostly Republican state Legislature, The Gaggle asks how they'll work together for Arizona's future.
21 min
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So far, it's more of a red ripple. The Gaggle a...
28 min
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Not yet the red wave we expected: the 2022 midt...
The Gaggle analyzes the many close races of the 2022 Arizona midterms and what the results could mean for the state's future.
34 min
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BONUS: Q&A with CD6 candidate Kirsten Engel
Kirsten Engel is running to represent the 6th Congressional District in Southern Arizona. Using her background as a mother and lawyer, hear her plans.
12 min
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BONUS: Q&A with Arizona Republic reporters on s...
10 min
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BONUS: Q&A with CD2 candidate Tom O'Halleran
The 2nd Congressional District candidate discusses his legislative wins and what's most important to his district.
9 min
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Hand counts, pen debates, voter intimidation: H...
The 2022 midterm election is less than a week away and complications are already evident. The Gaggle dives into what you need to know.
19 min
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BONUS: Q&A with Arizona attorney general candid...
12 min
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BONUS: Q&A with Senate candidate Mark Kelly
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly answers questions on abortion, inflation, and the border.
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BONUS: Q&A with CD4 candidate Greg Stanton
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Independent voters have their own take on the m...
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