Politics Unplugged
Politics Unplugged

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.

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Political headlines with Hank Stephenson and Nicole Ludden

Political headlines with Hank Stephenson and Nicole Ludden

Arizona Agenda reporters Hank Stephenson and Nicole Ludden talk about the Republican push to remove Analise Ortiz from the state Senate.  Then Dennis and Colin try to find something nice to say about Eric Claption.

Retiring Arizona Republic columnist Laurie Roberts

Retiring Arizona Republic columnist Laurie Roberts

Laurie Roberts returns to the pod to talk about the changes she’s seen in the newspaper business. Then Dennis and Colin remember Frank Camacho, the original host of Politics Unplugged.

Doug Cole and Matt Grodsky on vote-by-mail

Doug Cole and Matt Grodsky on vote-by-mail

Consultants Doug Cole and Matt Grodsky join the pod to discuss President Trump’s vow to eliminate vote-by-mail. Then Dennis and Colin talk Cracker Barrel outrage and Gavin Newsom’s social media game.

Tony Cani and Chip Scutari on education funding, deportations

Tony Cani and Chip Scutari on education funding, deportations

Consultants Tony Cani and Chip Scutari talk about education funding in Arizona, and whether people really want to see successful business owners deported.  Then Dennis and Colin discuss songs with creepy lyrics.

Danny Seiden on Arizona’s economy

Danny Seiden on Arizona’s economy

Arizona chamber of Commerce President Danny Seiden joins the pod to talk about a new natural gas pipeline, and how Trump policies are affecting Arizona’s economy.  Then Dennis and Colin talk short quarterbacks.

Adrian Fontes on Arizona’s cybersecurity issue

Adrian Fontes on Arizona’s cybersecurity issue

Secretary of State Adrian Fontes talks about the cyberattack on his department, possibly by Iranian hackers. Then Dennis and Colin break down the Epstein files and the D-Backs' fire sale.

Adam Kinsey and Jaime Molera discuss the CD-7 race and the Epstein files

Adam Kinsey and Jaime Molera discuss the CD-7 race and the Epstein files

Consultants Adam Kinsey and Jaime Molera explain why the national media missed the boat on the District 7 primary. Then Dennis and Colin talk Epstein Files and the Suns’ offseason.

Paul Bentz discusses third party politics

Paul Bentz discusses third party politics

Veteran expert pollster Paul Bentz describes the complexities of creating a third party in American politics. Then Dennis and Colin talk about the Top 10 albums in the last 25 years.

Joe Wolf and Matt Grodsky react to Mamdani win

Joe Wolf and Matt Grodsky react to Mamdani win

Democratic consultants Joe Wolf and Matt Grodsky give their reactions to Zohran Mamdani winning the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor and what it means for the party in Arizona. Then Dennis and Colin talk about the latest moves from the Phoenix Suns.

Barrett Marson and Yolanda Bejarano on the week's top political stories

Barrett Marson and Yolanda Bejarano on the week's top political stories

Republican consultant Barrett Marson and former Democratic party chief Yolanda Bejarano discuss the week’s headlines, including ICE raids targeting workplaces. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the deal to fund repairs at Chase Field.

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