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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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Congressman Andy Biggs says Congress is "broken" and now one of Trump’s biggest Arizona allies is ready to come home and give Arizona a new direction.

This week on The Gaggle, we sit down with gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs to discuss his though... more

Maricopa County is one of the closest watched parts of the nation heading into the 2026 midterm election. It's one of the largest swing counties in America, in one of the most crucial states for both parties.

Democrats are hoping to capitalized on ... more

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is quickly becoming more well-known after facing national scrutiny for how his department has handled the unsolved disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

In light of that, The Arizona Republic uncovered that Nanos has had a ... more

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

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Recent Guests

Patti O'Neil
Chair of the Maricopa County Democratic Party
Maricopa County Democratic Party
Episode: Democrats want Maricopa County. Here's their challenge.
Jesse Hunt
Republican political strategist with electoral experience in Arizona and across the nation
Electoral consultant, former NRCC staff
Episode: Why Trump is visiting Phoenix so early in the 2026 midterm cycle
Adrian Fontes
Arizona's Democratic Secretary of State
Arizona Secretary of State
Episode: Adrian Fontes wants you to know your mail-in ballot is safe
Kate Brophy McGee
Chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Episode: Inside Maricopa County's elections feud
Karina Vanik
Growth and development reporter for Metro Phoenix
The Arizona Republic
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
Wallach Legal
Episode: You can now bet on politics, but is it legal?
Stacey Barchinger
Frequent guest on The Gaggle
The Gaggle
Episode: Arizona and the Epstein files
Laura Gersony
Colleague who investigated the Arizona Supreme Court's decision
The Arizona Republic
Episode: Rare Arizona program lets non-lawyers own law firms

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 234 ratings
  • Far Left wing podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mtryan77
    United States9 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
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    dbfen
    3 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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Democrats want Maricopa County. Here's their challenge.
Q: What is the most persuasive message Democrats can use this fall?
Emphasize everyday cost concerns like gasoline and groceries, defend democracy, and highlight proposed improvements in health care and voting accessibility.
Democrats want Maricopa County. Here's their challenge.
Q: What does that team look like? How much have you invested in this? And then how does the DNC's voter registration effort fit into that?
The Maricopa County party has built a core team of volunteers and a paid staffer who coordinates data-driven voter registration efforts, while the DNC is staffing up statewide and will coordinate with local partners as needed.
Why Trump is visiting Phoenix so early in the 2026 midterm cycle
Q: Why is President Donald Trump coming to Arizona right now?
The guest explains that it's a good moment in time, tied to energizing the conservative base in a pivotal year, and that the visit helps reinforce support across targeted GOP campaigns while signaling alignment with the broader Turning Point strategy.
Adrian Fontes wants you to know your mail-in ballot is safe
Q: How does Arizona's mail-in voting system compare to federal proposals, and what has the state done to safeguard it?
Fontes notes that Arizona has a long-standing, well-functioning mail-in voting framework developed since 1991, including robust barcoding and verification processes, and asserts that federal mandates would require unfunded funding that could hamstring local implementation.
Adrian Fontes wants you to know your mail-in ballot is safe
Q: What does federal intervention look like in the general election, and how far should it go to avoid undermining voter turnout?
Fontes argues that federal involvement should be minimal and strictly constitutional, highlighting that election administration is primarily a state responsibility and expressing concern about measures like federal polling-site deployments and barcoded ballots that could disrupt established state systems.

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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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