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The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast

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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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These days you can bet on just about anything from the palm of your hand: pocket cash on the outcome of an Arizona Diamondbacks game or the Super Bowl. But now, you can also win money betting on politics.

Gamblers can wager the outcome of the war wi... more

The 2020 election is apparently still not over.

President Donald Trump has two states that he hasn't gotten over losing, Arizona and Georgia, under his conspiratorial microscope again. Tusli Gabbard, the FBI and the US Justice Department are hunting... more

Jeffery Epstein has dominated attention seven years after his death. His wealth, social circles and varied interests ensured the digital trail of his life would lead in many directions.

But not many could have guessed that he would posthumously dela... more

Lawyers are there with guaranteed expertise to help sort out your issues, even when time and money can be scarce.

But the guaranteed expertise doesn't necessarily go all the way to the top. At least not in Arizona.

Now there is a stream of complain... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Wallach
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Stacey Barchinger
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Episode: ICE raids lead to questions about Arizona's employment law
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Episode: Scottsdale's city government soap opera continues
Brendan Glavin
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Erica Connell
Arizona organizer for 5051
Episode: Two sides on deadly ICE actions and protests
Art Del Cueto
Former spokesman for the US. Border Patrol Council, advisor to the Federation for American Immigration Reform
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Episode: Two sides on deadly ICE actions and protests
Thomas Galvin
A Republican member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.
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Episode: How fewer Canadian tourists are affecting Arizona economy

Hosts

Ron Hansen
Host of The Gaggle, covering national politics
Stephanie Murray
Host of The Gaggle, also covering national politics

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 231 ratings
  • Far Left wing podcast

    If you like far-left wing politics this is a pod for you

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mtryan77
    United States7 months ago
  • Truly Informative

    I appreciate The Gaggle’s commitment to honorable and honest journalism on all sides regarding the ever-interesting political landscape in our beloved state

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TM Lon
    United States2 years ago
  • As this podcast is provided by two news organizations, I would have hoped to see more balanced discussions from the hosts and guests. Alas, that is not the case. The terminology used is very biased, calling abortion "reproductive rights" (I'm sure they would object to using the term "pre-born baby killing as biased"), using ultra-conservative (and not the opposite ultra-progressive - which the hosts and guests seem to be) and many other examples of biased terminology. Please provide more balance... more

    Podcast Addict
    2
    dbfen
    2 years ago
  • Essential Guide to Arizona Politics

    Ignore the whack jobs with their crazy conspiracy ax grinding (blame it on the Arizona sun—summers here drive everyone a little crazy!) This podcast has done so much to acquaint me with the landscape of the state’s politics and the issues unique to where we live. I feel much better informed since subscribing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dads dirty hole
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent reporting on AZ policy issues

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    5
    4Justice
    3 years ago

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Readers praise fair, in-depth, data-driven coverage of AZ politics.

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Rare Arizona program lets non-lawyers own law firms
Q: What has been problematic with loosening the rules about ownership of law firms?
Consumer complaints have arisen from this reform, exposing risks and oversight issues.
Scottsdale's city government soap opera continues
Q: What do you think will happen in the coming weeks and months regarding this political situation?
We need to watch the policies that restrict the mayor's authority and how the city council dynamics evolve.
Scottsdale's city government soap opera continues
Q: Can you explain who the key players in Scottsdale are and the big problems that the city is facing right now?
The key players include Mayor Lisa Borowski and City Manager Greg Caden, with tensions stemming from differing agendas on city policies.
Two sides on deadly ICE actions and protests
Q: How do you think ICE and the Border Patrol have fared over the past year?
They have enforced the law effectively, but face criticism due to lack of collaboration between agencies and negative public perception.
Two sides on deadly ICE actions and protests
Q: What is the goal with these protests against ICE from your perspective?
The goal is to activate people into action and to inform others that there are many things we can do to oppose ICE's operations.

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A locally focused political conversation that covers Arizona's government, elections, immigration policy, and the way state-level decisions shape everyday life. Across recent episodes, hosts frequently unpack courtroom rulings, local governance battles, and the intersection of state policy with national debates, often with expert guests from journalism, think tanks, and public policy. The format tends to combine sharp interview questions with context-rich analysis, delivering policy implications and practical takeaways for Arizona readers and listeners who want to understand how politics translates into real-world outcomes. Notable strengths include a steady beat on state election processes, budget constraints, and the influence of money an... more

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