The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast

One of the most politically volatile topics to bring up at the dinner table isn't the war in Iran, the price of gas or the immigration crackdown across the country. It's the culture war.

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Arizona's politics are now reliably purple.

The top offices are held by Democrats but a wider look will show that Arizona's lawmakers are predominately red.

A few major races in the midterm election this November are close, which leads people to wonder if this is the year Democrats catch their white whale: the legislature.

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The days of television ads and fliers in the mail are going by the wayside when it comes to campaigns getting their message out.

Technology is changing fast and politicians — sitting or hopeful — are using influencers, artificial intelligence and more to try to get your attention and your vote.

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Early tallies for the midterm primaries show that Arizona Republicans have put their trust in MAGA-style candidates for the top three spots on the November ballot.

For the most part, the primary races were decided soon after an unexpectedly smooth election day. Voting in Maricopa County, a hotbed for election denialism and backbiting over election responsibilities, wen...

The primary election is on July 21 and with only a few days left, there are still major questions and contentious races that political professionals are keeping an eye on.

The impact of Turning Point USA's backing, candidates aligning with artificial intelligence and major ad spending are all key factors that are leaving even the most in-tune politicos wondering.

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