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 FeedRepublican 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.
Arizona Republic columnist Laurie Roberts joins the pod to talk about writing a column in the current media environment. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the absurdity of reporting on polls.
Consultant Marcus Dell’Artino and former lawmaker Isela Blanc join the pod to talk about the impact federal cuts will have in Arizona. Then Dennis and Colin talk Elon Musk, the Phoenix Suns, and our first lawmaker playlist.
Dennis is joined by Danny Seiden, President and CEO at Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, to talk about legislation to keep the Arizona Diamondbacks in Chase Field.
Marlene Woods joins the pod to explain why she is already launching a campaign to unseat Congressman David Schweikert in the 2026 election. Then Dennis and Colin talk Gavin Newsom, transgender athletes, and the Suns’ playoff chances.