Podcast Episodes

What it takes for Democrats to win back Arizona

At the 100-day mark of Trump's second term, his approval ratings are the lowest for any newly elected president in over 50 years and economic warning signs are pointing toward a recession.

This shoul…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Why Arizona's budget limbo is actually okay for now

National economic uncertainty is impacting Arizona lawmakers and their budget deadline. But this year, there may be good reason to push to the last minute. Fluctuating tariff policies and Congress' w…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Thin Red (Party) Line: Infighting in the GOP over stolen valor bill

Arizona's purple-state status has made residents accustomed to arguing at the state Capitol. But this time, the feud is between Trump-supporting Republicans and themselves.

A bill that would criminali…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Attorney General Mayes won't back down against Trump

Probably more notably than any other Arizona politician, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is opposed to President Donald Trump. Currently, she involved in 11 lawsuits challenging the administratio…

Published on 5 months ago

How Trump's education restrictions are unfolding in Arizona

For some politicians, like Arizona Superintendent Tom Horne, Trump's attacks on DEI, transgender students and dismantling the Department of Education come as good news. It follows rhetoric that he's …

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

The reality of the Arizona Diamondbacks stadium situation

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been trying to revamp Chase Field for years now. So far, that journey has left them without the proper funds to renovate the 27-year-old stadium. A new amendment to Hous…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Arizona lost political heavyweight, Raúl Grijalva. What happens next?

Raúl Grijalva, the dean of Arizona’s congressional delegation who spent more than 40 years in public service, succumbed to lung cancer last week. He was 77.

His loss is felt by his family, friends, co…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside the drama unfolding in Scottsdale City Council

Scottsdale residents voted in a new mayor and new City Council in the 2024 election. Almost immediately, the new faces at City Hall started kicking up dust in a city that calls itself “The West’s Mos…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

How federal Medicaid cuts would impact Arizonans

Congress is looking to make room for trillions in tax cuts that are titled to corporations and the wealthy. Now, America's health-care program for the disabled, pregnant women and low-income earners …

Published on 6 months ago

How Trump's federal job cuts are affecting Arizonans

Trump and his self-created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, after the internet meme, is attempting to rein in the amount of national spending and the size of the federal government.

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Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago