Politics Unplugged
Political insight done differently. Arizona's Family political editor Dennis Welch questions the most powerful people in the state, holds the lawmakers and newsmakers accountable, and talks to the experts to get to the bottom of what's happening in Arizona and across the United States.
Episodes
A first for us – this week’s podcast is a debate on Prop 144, which would change mail-in voting in Arizona. Greg Blackie of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club is for, Randy Keating of “No on Prop 144” is against. Then Dennis and Colin look back at a contentious interview with Congressman Andy Biggs.
The dean of the Arizona capitol press corps, Howie Fischer, comes in to break down the Governor’s race. Then Dennis and Colin talk about the “redemption” of Deshaun Watson.
Democratic legislative candidate Amelia Gallitano joins us to talk about her background as a doctor and why she wants to shift to politics. Then Dennis and Colin talk about DEI policies and corporate marketing failures.
Arizona Republic reporter Stacey Barchenger returns to look at the governor’s race and another Hobbs investigation from legislative Republicans. Then Dennis and Colin talk about Trump’s threats to tear down the Kennedy Center.
Republican strategist Marcus Dell’Artino returns to talk about polling for the election races and whether Democrats may gain control of the Legislature. Then Dennis and Colin talk Trump-a-palooza and college football.
Laura Gersony of the Arizona Republic returns to look at the midterm races, and why President Trump’s low approval ratings look so large. Then Dennis and Colin break down the downward spiral of Senator John Fetterman.
Arizona Mirror editor Jim Small joins us to talk about new poll numbers and shenanigans with candidates running under the Green Party name. Then Dennis and Colin talk about the weird political attacks on the WNBA.
Consultants Tony Cani and Marcus Dell’Artino return to the pod to talk about the latest headlines, including the polls in the Governor’s race. Then Dennis and Colin talk about Natalie Harp and her odd relationship with President Trump.
KJZZ reporter Wayne Schutsky joins us to run through the latest headlines, including the Lt. Governor picks and the race for Governor. Then Dennis and Colin talk about the Air Force One controversy.
Democratic legislative candidate Jacob Weinberg joins us to talk about why he is running and whether Democrats can take a majority in the legislature. Then Dennis and Colin discuss poll results and Arizona Cardinals' QB Carson Beck.
Congressman Greg Stanton joins us to talk about the midterm elections and money troubles at the DNC. Then Dennis and Colin discuss Governor Hobbs’ refusal to debate challenger Andy Biggs.
Independent consultant Chuck Coughlin gives us a brutally honest breakdown of the primary elections and why some of the candidates shouldn’t have run...
Arizona’s Family Investigative Reporter Amy Cutler joins us to break down the fight over election control between the Board of Supervisors and Recorder Justin Heap. Then Dennis and Colin talk World Cup and the race for Treasurer.
Arizona's Family political editor Dennis Welch is joined by consultants Marcus Dell’Artino and Stacy Pearson to unpack rumors of a special legislative session where Republicans may repeal late-night retaliatory ballot measures in exchange for weaker ESA restrictions. They discuss union and campaign-funding pressures, unintended impacts on police and fire unions from anti-union language, and Governor Katie...
Arizona Republic reporters Robert Anglen and Laura Gersony join us to talk about their series investigating the behavior of Mark Lamb, the former Pinal County Sheriff now running for Congress. Then Dennis and Colin talk about underrated American bands.
Hank Stephenson of the Arizona Agenda returns to break down the new budget, and whether Governor Hobbs has anything to celebrate. Then Dennis and Colin talk World Cup and bathroom spirits.
Legislative candidate Robert Wallace explains his views on bathroom spirits, the shape of the earth, and John Kavanagh. Then Dennis and Colin break down the NBA Finals.
Pollster Paul Bentz returns to talk about President Trump’s influence on the Republican primaries, and whether that’s good for the party. Then Dennis and Colin break down Rolling Stone’s list of the top punk albums.
Dr. Terri Leyba Ruiz is running for Superintendent of Public Instruction. She joins the pod to talk about why she’s running. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the state of the Arizona Cardinals.
Consultant Stacy Pearson returns to the pod to talk about a ballot measure to protect mail-in voting in Arizona. Then Dennis and Colin debate whether an 8-year-old could take President Trump in a fight.
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