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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Bill Goodykoontz on covering the Trump administration

Bill Goodykoontz on covering the Trump administration

Arizona Republic columnist Bill Goodykoontz drops by to talk about covering the Trump administration as a TV critic. Then Dennis and Colin preview Dennis returning to the stage with his old band The Revenge.

Anna Hernandez on the dropped DOJ investigation into Phoenix Police

Anna Hernandez on the dropped DOJ investigation into Phoenix Police

Phoenix City Councilwoman Anna Hernandez joins us to talk about the Department of Justice dropping its investigation of Phoenix Police. Then Dennis and Colin discuss an “all-time best” album list…from 1988.

Stacey Barchenger

Stacey Barchenger

Stacey Barchenger of the Arizona Republic joins the podcast to talk about the bill signings and vetoes at the Capitol this week. Then Dennis and Colin discuss why the Karrin Taylor Robson campaign isn’t happy with us.

Jessica Boehm on the TSMC situation

Jessica Boehm on the TSMC situation

Reporter Jessica Boehm talks about her recent series of stories on TSMC, and how it’s becoming one of the biggest employers in the state. Then Colin and Dennis debate the greatest songs by The Clash.

State Senator J.D. Mesnard

State Senator J.D. Mesnard

Republican State Senator J.D. Mesnard visits the pod to discuss the ballot measure to continue Prop 123 – but with protections for school vouchers. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the Suns front office “shakeup."

Stacy Pearson

Stacy Pearson

Democratic strategist Stacy Pearson returns to talk about infighting in the party and the best dive bar in Phoenix.  Then Dennis and Colin discuss the NFL draft and the future of the Suns.

Andrew Bauman, Executive Director of the AZ Craft Brewers Guild

Andrew Bauman, Executive Director of the AZ Craft Brewers Guild

Andrew Bauman of the AZ Craft Brewers Guild stops by to talk tariffs and the Arizona beer industry.  Then Dennis and Colin defend Mat Ishbia and discuss great bands they’ve never seen live.

Jerod MacDonald-Evoy on the Border Expo

Jerod MacDonald-Evoy on the Border Expo

Reporter Jerod MacDonald-Evoy of the Arizona Mirror stops by to talk about the Border Expo in Phoenix. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the demise of the Phoenix Suns and the majesty of the new Clippers arena.

Roy Herrera and Jaime Molera

Roy Herrera and Jaime Molera

Election lawyer Roy Herrera and political expert Jaime Molera join the podcast to talk about the long election cycles and why Arizona lawmakers file bills that they know will go nowhere.

Yassamin Ansari

Yassamin Ansari

Freshman congresswoman Yassamin Ansari joins the pod to talk about the divide in Democratic leadership, and what her constituents expect of her.  Then Dennis and Colin discuss why Stephen A. Smith exemplifies everything wrong with modern society.

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