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 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.
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 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.
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.
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."
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 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.
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.
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.
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.