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.
1
Two sides on deadly ICE actions and protests
Immigration enforcement raids and the protests against them are reaching a deadly peak. The Gaggle speaks to advocates on both sides of the issue.
43 min
2
Supervisor Galvin talks Heap, housing & hockey
Maricopa County supervisor Thomas Galvin joins to discuss midterm election safety prep, data centers and ongoing lawsuits
26 min
3
What Gov. Hobbs did (and didn't) cover in her 2...
Gov. Katie Hobbs talked affordability, political violence in State of the State, but left out a few key topics. The Gaggle analyzes her annual speech.
22 min
4
Where the fake electors case stands in Arizona
President Donald Trump leaned on Arizona officials to disregard the state's 2020 election results. The "fake electors" case is still in the courts
16 min
5
What we're watching for in 2026 politics
Arizona is gearing up for a major midterm season with the governor's and attorney general's offices on the line. Gaggle guests look ahead to 2026.
36 min
6
Happy Holidays from The Gaggle!
0 min
7
How fewer Canadian tourists are affecting Arizo...
Canadian snowbirds usually pack Arizona this time of year. Due to Trump's insults, they're boycotting. Here's how it's affecting Arizona's economy.
21 min
8
What's brewing at the Arizona Capitol for 2026
School vouchers, ivermectin over the counter and learner's permit ages are already on the to-do list
16 min
9
Artificial intelligence in Arizona's universities
Arizona State University is on the forefront of combining artificial intelligence with higher education. The Gaggle discusses why ASU matched with AI
16 min
10
Happy Thanksgiving from The Gaggle!
0 min
11
The future of Turning Point USA
Turning Point has more followers than ever before, but allies are turning on it. The Gaggle discusses its future in the conservative ecosystem.
16 min
12
A conversation with Adelita Grijalva
House Speaker Mike Johnson delayed Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in, with skeptics citing her upcoming key vote on the release of the Epstein files.
29 min
13
Democrats struggle to register disgruntled voters
Despite Trump's lowest approval rating, Republicans are registering nine times as many voters. Here's what Democrats must do to capture 2026 voters.
27 min
14
Why migrants are heading away from the US border
In the Trump era, migrants are reversing course and heading away from the U.S. Here's what the journey through Southern Mexico and Panama is like.
36 min
15
A conversation with Senator Ruben Gallego
Senator Ruben Gallego talks government shutdown and what happens at the end of Trump's era.
25 min
16
Next big political fight is already shaping up ...
National pundits are eyeing the races in Arizona's CD1 and CD6 as competitive runs to flip Congress for the Democrats. The Gaggle takes an early look.
27 min
17
Broken AC can be deadly. How Arizona leaders ca...
Hundreds of Arizonans die without properly cooling in their home to protect them from the extreme heat. The Gaggle asks how policies can fix this.
21 min
18
Health insurance tax cut could end unless Congr...
About 300,000 low-income Arizonans depend on the Affordable Care Act for health insurance. Now, a pandemic-era tax credit could be disappearing.
18 min
19
A new Grijalva and the future of the Epstein files
Adelita Grijalva could be a defining vote in Congress' debate to release Jeffery Epstein files and more. The Gaggle looks at her anticipated impact.
30 min
20
Charlie Kirk's legacy and where Gen Z gets thei...
Charlie Kirk and other news influencers are trusted by young people. The Gaggle talks with Gen Z about why they turned to Kirk for information.
33 min
21
Politics roundup + a farewell to Mary Jo Pitzl
Parties in crisis, a new Grijalva, Project 2025: a catch up in what you actually need to know in Arizona politics this year
35 min
22
Arizona's job growth boom hits snooze button
AZ drops out of the top leaders in job growth nationwide. It's surprising but not cause of recession panic yet. The Gaggle analyzes a new report.
19 min
23
Partisan passion in local government
Previously bipartisan roles in government are now swingingly strongly right. The Gaggle explores how this happened and what the consequences are.
24 min
24
Kari Lake was right about ASU's collusion. What...
Kari Lake said she didn't get a fair shot at the 2022 gubernatorial debate. Turns out, she was right. Here's what happens next after ASU and PBS snafu
27 min
25
Conservative judge heeds warning for his party
Justice Clint Bolick came with a warning for the Republican party about due process. He was praised by many, except from the right's Turning Point USA
18 min