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
Inside Maricopa County's elections feud
Maricopa County election officials are locked in a legal battle over minor administration details. The Gaggle asks if they're ready for 2026 voters.
32 min
2
The reality of data centers on Arizona's economy
Data centers have become a polarizing business to green-light in Arizona. The Gaggle talks through the impact they're having on Arizona's economy.
36 min
3
You can now bet on politics, but is it legal?
Prediction market companies like Kalshi have entered the political world. The Gaggle discusses if that's legal and what Kris Mayes is doing about it.
28 min
4
Why Trump is dipping back into 2020 ballots
President Trump is searching through Arizona's 2020 election results again. The Gaggle looks at why Senate President Petersen is letting them.
15 min
5
Arizona and the Epstein files
Arizona is mentioned thousands of times in the Epstein files. The Gaggle talks who is in them and how Arizona politicians have wavered over them.
25 min
6
Rare Arizona program lets non-lawyers own law f...
Arizona has a rare program that lets Wall Street investors and non-lawyers own law firms, no matter how it hurts the client. The Gaggle explains why.
21 min
7
ICE raids lead to questions about Arizona's emp...
Arizona pushed for an employment verification system to prove legalization, but ICE raids at Zipps prove E-Verify has limits.
20 min
8
Scottsdale's city government soap opera continues
Scottsdale's mostly GOP city government is being torn apart by mysterious investigations, infighting and a parking garage. The Gaggle has the latest.
14 min
9
What 2026 midterm political donations in Arizon...
The new campaign finance reports gives a look into the political donations funding Arizona's 2026 midterm races, some of the priciest in the country.
20 min
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
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
15
Happy Holidays from The Gaggle!
0 min
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
Happy Thanksgiving from The Gaggle!
0 min
20
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
21
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
22
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
23
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
24
A conversation with Senator Ruben Gallego
Senator Ruben Gallego talks government shutdown and what happens at the end of Trump's era.
25 min
25
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