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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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President Donald Trump is set to be the main speaker at Turning Point's "Build the Red Wall" event on April 17.

Trump's appearance will kick off the midterm election season in Arizona, a battleground state that has candidates associated with Turning... more

As we approach the 2026 midterms, the next big fight in the election process is already brewing. Trump rolled out an executive order intended to limit mail-in voting to people screened by the Postal Service and the Department of Homeland Security as ... more

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and County Recorder Justin Heap have been in a bitter legal battle for months on who is in charge of what parts of the election process.

They continue to fight over minute details that could have a major impa... more

The polarization over data center expansion is one of the best examples of the new business climate in Arizona. Some want the state to be on the forefront of the "AI revolution" while others aren't sold on it's economic benefits.

Arizona is one of t... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Brophy McGee
Chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
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Episode: Inside Maricopa County's elections feud
Karina Vanik
Growth and development reporter for Metro Phoenix
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Episode: The reality of data centers on Arizona's economy
Michael Hicks
Director of the Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State University
Ball State University
Episode: The reality of data centers on Arizona's economy
Daniel Wallach
Gaming law and sports betting attorney
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Episode: You can now bet on politics, but is it legal?
Stacey Barchinger
Frequent guest on The Gaggle
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Episode: Arizona and the Epstein files
Colleen Putzel Kavanaugh
From the Migration Policy Institute, a non-partisan think tank examining America's immigration system.
Migration Policy Institute
Episode: ICE raids lead to questions about Arizona's employment law
Sean Raymundo
Scottsdale city reporter for The Republic
The Arizona Republic
Episode: Scottsdale's city government soap opera continues
Brendan Glavin
Director of Insights at Open Secrets
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Episode: What 2026 midterm political donations in Arizona show us
Erica Connell
Arizona organizer for 5051
Episode: Two sides on deadly ICE actions and protests

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 232 ratings
  • Far Left wing podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mtryan77
    United States8 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

    Podcast Addict
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    4Justice
    3 years ago

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

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The reality of data centers on Arizona's economy
Q: What are the top-line impacts your Texas research found once a data center comes to a county?
The top-line finding is that there is no permanent large-scale labor market impact; construction spikes occur but are temporary and offset by reallocating workers from other projects, with no lasting job growth overall.
The reality of data centers on Arizona's economy
Q: Michael, how big is the data center industry in the United States right now, in terms of numbers of centers and workers?
Estimates vary due to no clear definition of what constitutes a data center, but there are roughly between 3,500 and 5,500 centers, with perhaps 25,000 to 35,000 workers in information services roles and 25,000 to 30,000 construction workers rotating through projects.
Inside Maricopa County's elections feud
Q: What is the stance on the SAVE Act and mail-in voting?
The chair stresses Arizona has a strong history of mail-in voting and that safeguards can be added without eliminating mail-in balloting.
Inside Maricopa County's elections feud
Q: How does the board plan to maintain public confidence in the elections amid ongoing disputes?
By focusing on transparent processes, continuous improvement, audits, and practical staff collaboration to deliver well-run elections.
Inside Maricopa County's elections feud
Q: What is the status of the court case over the division of labor between the recorder's office and the board?
A judge has yet to rule, but the board emphasizes that it must continue moving forward with elections regardless of the ruling.

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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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2. Karina Vanik
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4. Daniel Wallach
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