The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast
by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com
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Feely and Shah are fighting for more than a House seat
Sep 2, 2026
19m 43s
Surprise is at the center of the nation's big issues
Aug 26, 2026
24m 08s
What the Arizona lieutenant governor picks tell us about the race
Aug 19, 2026
26m 35s
How America’s culture wars took over everyday life
Aug 12, 2026
35m 26s
Could Democrats finally flip the Arizona legislature?
Aug 5, 2026
23m 49s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 9/2/26 |  Feely and Shah are fighting for more than a House seat | One of the most competitive races in the midterms is happening in one of Arizona's most independent districts, CD1. It's one that national pundits are saying could change the balance of power in the U.S. House. Looking to take the open seat is Democrat Dr. Amish Shah and Republican Jay Feely. This week on The Gaggle, we are joined by Republic reporter Laura Gersony. Together, we break down where this hotly contested race stands, how the candidates are framing each other and the role Trump will play in the election. Email us! [email protected] Leave us a voicemail: 602-444-0804 Follow us on X, Instagram and Tik Tok Guest: Laura Gersony Hosts: Ron Hansen, Stephanie Murray Producer: Amanda Luberto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 19m 43s | ||||||
| 8/26/26 |  Surprise is at the center of the nation's big issues | Between the ICE detention center, Flock cameras and data centers, it seems that Surprise is right at the heart of America's conversation. But how come? Why are the nation's hottest topics all happening in Surprise? This week on The Gaggle,we are joined by Surprise City Councilmember Johnny Melton, a Republican, to talk through how this fast-growing city has become such a hotbed for America's big political issues. Email us! [email protected] Leave us a voicemail: 602-444-0804 Follow us on X, Instagram and Tik Tok Guest: Councilmember Johnny Melton Hosts: Ron Hansen, Stephanie Murray Producer: Amanda Luberto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 24m 08s | ||||||
| 8/19/26 |  What the Arizona lieutenant governor picks tell us about the race | While 45 other states already have it, the lieutenant governor is a brand-new job in Arizona, and both candidates have chosen their running mates. Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs chose former Mesa Mayor and former Republican, John Giles, while Republican Andy Biggs went with former state lawmaker Sine Kerr. Both candidates' running mates shed a light on what they think they need to add to their campaign to win. This week on The Gaggle, we are joined by two political consultants to unpack what their picks say about their chances of winning the governorship. Email us! [email protected] Leave us a voicemail: 602-444-0804 Follow us on X, Instagram and Tik Tok Guest: Justin Plumb, Tyler Montague Hosts: Ron Hansen, Stephanie Murray Producer: Amanda Luberto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 26m 35s | ||||||
| 8/12/26 |  How America’s culture wars took over everyday life | One of the most politically volatile topics to bring up at the dinner table isn't the war in Iran, the price of gas or the immigration crackdown across the country. It's the culture war. This week on The Gaggle, we are joined by Isaac Butler, the left-leaning author of the new book "The Perfect Moment: God, Sex, Art, and the Birth of America's Culture Wars." As an expert on the origins of the culture war, he'll help us make sense of how we got here. Email us! [email protected] Leave us a voicemail: 602-444-0804 Follow us on X, Instagram and Tik Tok Guest: Isaac Butler Hosts: Ron Hansen, Stephanie Murray Producer: Amanda Luberto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 35m 26s | ||||||
| 8/5/26 |  Could Democrats finally flip the Arizona legislature? | Arizona's politics are now reliably purple. The top offices are held by Democrats but a wider look will show that Arizona's lawmakers are predominately red. A few major races in the midterm election this November are close, which leads people to wonder if this is the year Democrats catch their white whale: the legislature. Email us! [email protected] Leave us a voicemail: 602-444-0804 Follow us on X, Instagram and Tik Tok Guest: Helen Rummel Ray Stern Hosts: Ron Hansen, Stephanie Murray Producer: Amanda Luberto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 23m 49s | ||||||
| 7/29/26 |  Politics is turning to AI and influencers for your attention | The days of television ads and fliers in the mail are going by the wayside when it comes to campaigns getting their message out. Technology is changing fast and politicians — sitting or hopeful — are using influencers, artificial intelligence and more to try to get your attention and your vote. This week on The Gaggle, we are joined by three experts in various fields to discuss the new frontier of technology and politics. Email us! [email protected] Leave us a voicemail: 602-444-0804 Follow us on X, Instagram and Tik Tok Guest: Patrick Bench, Ian Schafer, Deja Foxx Hosts: Ron Hansen, Stephanie Murray Producer: Amanda Luberto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 41m 09s | ||||||
| 7/22/26 |  What happened on primary election night 2026 | Early tallies for the midterm primaries show that Arizona Republicans have put their trust in MAGA-style candidates for the top three spots on the November ballot. For the most part, the primary races were decided soon after an unexpectedly smooth election day. Voting in Maricopa County, a hotbed for election denialism and backbiting over election responsibilities, went off without any major glitches. This week on The Gaggle, we are joined by fellow Arizona Republic politics reporters for initial thoughts on midterm primary night 2026. Email us! [email protected] Leave us a voicemail: 602-444-0804 Follow us on X, Instagram and Tik Tok Guest: Stacey Barchenger, Laura Gersony Hosts: Ron Hansen, Stephanie Murray Producer: Amanda Luberto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 24m 28s | ||||||
| 7/15/26 | primariespolitical strategy+3 | Jon SeatonStacy Pearson | Turning Point USA | — | primariespolitical strategists+3 | — | 33m 01s | ||
| 7/8/26 | Flock camerassurveillance+4 | Sarah LapidusLauren De Young | U.S. Border PatrolU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | ChandlerSouth Tucson | Flock cameraslicense plate readers+5 | — | 21m 17s | ||
| 7/3/26 | Arizona Governor raceRepublican candidates+3 | — | The Arizona Republicazcentral.com | — | Arizona GovernorRepublican nomination+5 | — | 16m 51s | ||
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| 7/1/26 | American patriotismpublic opinion+3 | — | — | Arizona | Arizona250th anniversary+3 | — | 21m 45s | ||
| 6/28/26 | American RevolutionAfrican American history+4 | Noelle Trent | Museum of African American HistoryBlack Voices of the Revolution: Liberty, Emancipation, and the Struggle for Independence | BostonAmerica | American RevolutionBlack Voices+6 | — | 15m 44s | ||
| 6/24/26 | economytourism+3 | Jim Rounds | foreign tariffsThe Arizona Republic+1 | ArizonaIran+1 | Trump's economyArizona tourism+3 | — | 43m 28s | ||
| 6/23/26 | American Revolutionart history+4 | Zara Anishanslin | — | London | American RevolutionZara Anishanslin+6 | — | 17m 58s | ||
| 6/21/26 | colonial historyliberty+3 | Blake Burton | Outspoken | — | colonistsliberty+3 | — | 18m 36s | ||
| 6/19/26 | educationinclusivity+3 | Dr. Michael Crow | Arizona State University | AmericaBritain+1 | educationinclusivity+5 | — | 16m 35s | ||
| 6/17/26 | Arizona budgettax cuts+4 | Stacey BarchengerRay Stern | Arizona Republicazcentral.com+1 | — | Arizona budgettax cuts+5 | — | 25m 12s | ||
| 6/16/26 |  Outspoken: Why the Declaration and individual liberty remains essential | At the Goldwater Institute in Phoenix, the word "liberty" has a very specific meaning: the individual’s right to make the key choices in his or her own life without interference from the state. Timothy Sandefur, the institute’s vice president for legal affairs, is one of the clearest contemporary defenders of that vision. In this Outspoken conversation, we asked him how that understanding of liberty connects back to the Declaration of Independence — and where he thinks the country has drifted away from what Jefferson and his contemporaries had in mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 20m 49s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 |  Bonus: The Republicans running for Arizona's attorney general | Democratic incumbent Kris Mayes is seeking reelection as Arizona's attorney general this fall, but the Arizona Republican Party is searching for the right candidate to win them back the office in November. On their primary ballot, Republican voters have their choice between two contenders: current Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen and private attorney Rodney Glassman. In this bonus episode of The Gaggle, state politics reporter Stacey Barchenger walks you through the similarities and differences between the Republican candidates running for Arizona's attorney general for the chance to rival Mayes later this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 12m 18s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | Indigenous influenceFounding Fathers+3 | Donald Grinde Jr. | The Arizona Republicazcentral.com | — | Indigenous peopleFounding Fathers+5 | — | 17m 35s | ||
| 6/10/26 | Mark LambCD5+4 | Laura GersonyRobert Anglen | Arizona Republicazcentral.com | — | Mark LambDonald Trump+5 | — | 24m 24s | ||
| 6/9/26 | colonialismHispanic roots+4 | Felipe Fernández‑Armesto | Declaration of Independence | HavanaMadrid+2 | colonialismHispanic roots+5 | — | 16m 41s | ||
| 6/7/26 | American historyDeclaration of Independence+3 | Joseph Ellis | Declaration | — | Declaration of IndependenceJoseph Ellis+3 | — | 17m 47s | ||
| 6/5/26 | Declaration of IndependenceAmerican history+3 | — | Declaration of Independence | — | Declaration of Independence1776+3 | — | 16m 56s | ||
| 6/3/26 | press violenceDon Bolles+4 | Jeremy DudaRichard Ruelas+1 | Arizona RepublicFreedom of the Press Foundation | — | Don Bollespress violence+4 | — | 53m 18s | ||
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