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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RSS FeedArizona Republic reporter Stacey Barchenger returns to talk about her investigation into the Governor’s ties to a group home operator. Then Dennis and Colin talk Epstein files and the upstart Phoenix Suns.
Democratic strategist DJ Quinlan breaks down what the Tuesday election results tell us. Then Dennis and Colin talk NYC Mayor’s race and Oregon-Iowa football.
Axios reporter Jessica Boehm returns to talk about the compact the Trump Administration is offering universities. Then Dennis and Colin discuss Zohran Mamdani and the new-look Phoenix Suns.
Axios reporter Jeremy Duda joins us to break down the fundraising numbers in the big Arizona races – including the governor’s race. Then Dennis and Colin look ahead to the Phoenix Suns’ season.
Amish Shah joins the pod to talk about his race in District 1, a week after David Schweikert dropped out. Then Dennis and Colin discuss Rolling Stone’s top 250 songs of the century.
Congressman David Schweikert joins the pod and explains why Congress may not be savable. Then Dennis and Colin talk CD1 candidates, including Danica Patrick and Todd Graham.
Democratic consultant Joe Wolf joins us to talk about the state of the Democratic Party. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the Kirk memorial and the Cardinals’ loss to Seattle.
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has shaken the American political landscape. In this special crossover episode between True Crime Arizona and Politics Unplugged, Morgan Loew is joined by political editor Dennis Welch and true crime correspondent Briana Whitney for an in-depth discussion on the investigation into the killing and the political and social ramifications now and moving forward.
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.
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.