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The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast

The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com

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 produced by Amanda Luberto.

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1:15

Happy Thanksgiving from The Gaggle!

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/11/26

We are off this week to enjoy the holiday and we hope you are too. Have a safe and lovely holiday, Gaggle listeners.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:21

The future of Turning Point USA

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/11/19

Since Charlie Kirk's death, Turning Point USA and its supporters have completed the tour he began, recently making the final stop at the University of California, Berkeley, which resulted in protests and arrests.In some ways, the chaotic setting underscored the early turbulence for Turning Point after Kirk's death. The organization, so strongly connected to his persona, faces not only grief but pressure to reboot itself. But the unifying power of Kirk feels missing. So, what is the future of

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30:35

A conversation with Adelita Grijalva

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/11/12

Adelita Grijalva is best known for not getting to start her job in an unprecedented act by Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. After a seven-week delay, the Speaker has set a time to formally swear in Rep.-elect Grijalva for Nov 12.She holds the key to potentially forcing a vote in the House of Representatives to release files on an investigation into Donald Trump and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. But she is also looking forward to getting to work for her constituents. This week

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28:30

Democrats struggle to register disgruntled voters

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/11/05

As of Nov. 3, President Donald Trump has the lowest approval rating of his second term at 37%.This is usually a good sign for the party out of power, but disapproval in Trump isn't the whole picture. The Democratic Party is having a hard time translating criticism into support. Through July, Republicans have gained 9 times as many new registered voters than Democrats since the November 2024 election. This week on The Gaggle, we're joined by Democratic strategist and CNN commentator, Maria

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37:39

Why migrants are heading away from the US border

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/10/29

In August 2023, authorities reported 82,000 migrants crossed through the Darién Gap, the jungles that separate Panama and Columbia, on their way to the United States. In August 2025, there were seven. In that corridor these days, more migrants are heading southward, away from the U.S. border. This unprecedented event of reverse migration is in direct response to the Trump administration's push for border and immigration crackdowns. This week on The Gaggle, we are joined by two reporters who

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26:04

A conversation with Senator Ruben Gallego

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/10/22

It's been about a year since Sen. Ruben Gallego made history becoming the first Latino elected to the U.S. Senate from Arizona.He is mostly known for lighting into President Donald Trump, Republican leadership and even his former opponent Kari Lake. This week, we sit down with the senator to discuss some of what has transpired since he was elected to the Senate, what he thinks Democrats need to do next and what comes after the Trump era ends. Email us! thegaggle@arizonarepublic.com Leave us a

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28:26

Next big political fight is already shaping up in...

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/10/15

In less than a year, Arizonans will have a chance to decide who to send to Washington for the final two years of President Donald Trump's second administration.David Schweikert stepping away from CD1 makes his open seat a hot competition for Republicans to keep and Democrats to flip. In CD6, candidates are already lined up to take the district for the Dems away from Rep. Juan Ciscomani. This week, we talk with a House races expert about how the races are shaping up so far, what each party has

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21:59

Broken AC can be deadly. How Arizona leaders can fix it

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/10/08

Most Arizonans see the end of summer as a reprieve. But for some, it's a sign of survival.Since 2020, at least 270 people in Maricopa County have died at home when their cooling systems failed or were shut off completely. The Arizona Republic dug into the records of these quiet casualties of extreme heat. Read that report here. This week on The Gaggle, an Arizona politics podcast, we ask an expert what can be done to fix this and what policies could be put into place. Email us

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19:23

Health insurance tax cut could end unless Congress acts

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/10/01

A key hang up causing the government shutdown involves a pandemic-era provision for Americans impacting health insurance and medical bills.Currently, about 300,000 Arizonans earn too much to receive Medicaid help, but don't have affordable insurance options through work. This group has qualified for subsidies that cut their insurance costs from the Affordable Care Act insurers since 2021. This relief stops at the end of the year unless Congress moves to extend it, and if aid ends, Arizonans face

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31:43

A new Grijalva and the future of the Epstein files

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/09/24

On September 23, Congressional District 7 elected Democrat Adelita Grijalva to Congress and the narrow Republican majority in the United States House of Representatives is about to be slightly thinner.Adelita's win serves as no surprise in Arizona, but it still matters on the national scale. With her win, the GOP edge over Democrats will effectively shrink to two votes separating any measure from passing the House. Her role could become crucial in Congress' anticipated votes over the Jeffery

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34:13

Charlie Kirk's legacy and where Gen Z gets their news

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/09/17

A vigil was held at Arizona State University for Charlie Kirk, conservative influencer and founder of Turning Point USA, after his assassination on September 10th. His career was kickstarted and his identity as a fierce debater was solidified on the ASU campus, and his message resonated with many young people. Charlie Kirk is not the only news personality connecting with a younger generation. According to research by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center, nearly 40% of adults under 30 get their

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36:05

Politics roundup + a farewell to Mary Jo Pitzl

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/09/10

It's nine months into 2025 and there may have been some Arizona politics stories you bookmarked for later but haven't just yet read them. There's a lot to keep up with, and The Gaggle gets that.This week on The Gaggle, we run through the top stories in Arizona politics so far this year and discuss their long-term impact on Arizona. Plus, a farewell to Mary Jo Pitzl, an icon of Arizona news! Email us! thegaggle@arizonarepublic.com Leave us a voicemail: 602-444-0804 Follow us on

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20:38

Arizona's job growth boom hits snooze button

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/09/03

Arizona has been a reliable and long-standing national leader in job growth. But so far this year, the state has taken a big step backwards.Through the first seven months, Arizona has ranked 46th in bringing in new jobs. Despite the steep drop, it doesn't indicate yet that the state is spiraling toward a recession. But it does surprise economic experts and signal a bit of a slowdown. This week on The Gaggle, we're joined by The Republic's business reporter to analyze his annual jobs report and

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24:57

Partisan passion in local government

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/08/27

There’s a conservative wave washing over some local governments in the Valley’s suburbs.Some point to Donald Trump’s aggressive efforts to erase DEI policies in city businesses. Others contend it’s a natural swing of the pendulum to correct governing bodies that they say have leaned too far left. This week on The Gaggle, we are joined by an associate professor of public policy at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. Together we discuss why this phenomenon is happening and what the

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28:28

Kari Lake was right about ASU's collusion. What now?

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/08/20

It's been three years since the 2022 gubernatorial debate went from a discussion to a debacle and the Arizona Republic just received the public records.The reports show behind-the-scenes deliberations involving ASU President Michael Crow and some of his top aides over how to handle known election denier Kari Lake. Since reporting has come out, ASU, Kari Lake and even Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen have commented on the complicated situation and on what comes next. And it raises

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19:44

Conservative judge heeds warning for his party

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/08/13

Anxieties you might assume are from a liberal law professor against President Donald Trump and his administration are coming from an unexpected source: Arizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick.Appointed by Republican Governor Doug Ducey and a described "rockstar of the right" Bolick is no lefty, but he can't help but worry about the way the President is disregarding court decisions. This week on The Gaggle, a politics podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we are joined by an

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32:49

A conversation with Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/08/06

Rep. Yassamin Ansari has spent her freshman year in Congress making national headlines.She made national headlines for her travel to El Salvador where she tried, unsuccessfully, to meet with a man who was deported to that country as part of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation effort. At the same time, she’s thinking about her political party – from who will run for president in 2028 to who is signing up new voters. This week on The Gaggle, a politics podcast by The Arizona Republic and

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19:31

Remembering migrants-rights activist Alfredo Gutierrez

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/07/30

Alfredo Gutierrez, a nationally known migrants-rights activist and prominent politician, has died. At 79 years old, he succumbed to esophageal cancer on Tuesday, July 29.Through his long service in the state, Gutierrez exhibited an activist's DNA despite his role inside the government. He sought social justice with his dual passions of civil rights and educational access, especially for immigrants. This week on a special episode of The Gaggle, an Arizona political podcast by The Arizona Republic

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30:50

Arizona Democrats are in crisis

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/07/23

Arizona Democrats have held the spotlight this month with two very different votes.One elected legacy politician Adelita Grijalva for the party's representation in the CD 7 race to fill her late father's seat in Congress. The other was to oust their state party chair, Robert Branscomb II. Arizona Democrats are riddled with political infighting after losing the presidential election in 2024, and soon the party will need to come together for midterm campaigns, including the re-election of Gov

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24:01

What Sen. Gallego's trip to Iowa could mean

The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast ·

2025/07/16

While the rest of the U.S. Senate will go on its annual break in August, Arizona freshman Ruben Gallego is heading to Des Moines to meet with middle America to potentially gauge his chances in what is expected to be a crowded field of Democratic contenders.This week on The Gaggle, a politics podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, hosts Ron Hansen and Mary Jo Pitzl are joined by Des Moines Register politics reporter Brianne Pfannensteil. She joins the podcast to talk through what this

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