Politics Unplugged

Nov 17 2024 70 ep. 42 mins 6

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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.

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Dawn Penich and Dan Scarpinato

Nov 17 2024 57 mins

Consultants Dawn Penich and Dan Scarpinato join the podcast to discuss the election and the future direction of the Legislature. Then Dennis and Colin recap their favorite political ads of the season.

Stacy Pearson and Matt Benson

Nov 10 2024 45 mins

Politics consultants Stacy Pearson and Matt Benson join Dennis to make sense of the Presidential election and how Donald Trump ended up with a landslide win.

Hank Stephenson

Nov 04 2024 51 mins

Pod regular Hank Stephenson stops by to take a last look at the key races as election day looms. Then Dennis and Colin break down the failures of the New York Times and Washington Post.

Matt Grodsky and Barrett Marson

Oct 27 2024 69 mins

Consultants Matt Grodsky and Barrett Marson join the pod to break down the key election races. Then Dennis and Colin share their regrets over watching “Cats.”

Ron Hansen on Arizona's U.S. Senate Race

Oct 20 2024 47 mins

Arizona Republic reporter Ron Hansen joins the pod to talk about the Senate race and Ruben Gallego’s big fundraising lead. Then Dennis and Colin break down the Trump dance party playlist.

Breaking down the Senate debate

Oct 13 2024 48 mins

Dennis and Colin recap an uninspiring Senate debate, then take on the Forbes list of greatest rock bands.

Breaking down a new poll of Arizona voters

Oct 06 2024 53 mins

Pollster Paul Bentz breaks down the numbers from a new survey commissioned by Arizona’s Family. Then Dennis and Colin talk Lee Greenwood bibles and seeing Father John Misty in the desert.

Jeremy Duda, Morgan Loew

Sep 22 2024 47 mins

Axios reporter Jeremy Duda joins the pod to explain why 100K Arizona voters are in limbo. Investigative reporter Morgan Loew explains what’s driving the high rents in Phoenix. Then Dennis and Colin critique reporters’ live shot bookshelf backdrops.

Presidential Debate Recap

Sep 15 2024 47 mins

Dennis and Colin review the presidential debate, praise ASU football, and reminisce about the short-lived Billy Barty’s Roller Fantasy.

Hank Stephenson

Sep 08 2024 53 mins

Now that we’re past Labor Day, Dennis and Arizona Agenda reporter Hank Stephenson assess the state of the political races. Then Dennis and Colin make their NFL season predictions.