Ruben Gallego: podcast appearances and interviews

Rubén Marinelarena Gallego is an American politician currently serving as the junior United States Senator from Arizona. He has been in office since 2025 and is a member of the Democratic Party. Prior to his Senate service, Gallego represented Arizona in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2015 to 2025 and served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2011 to 2014. Born on November 20, 1979, he was originally elected to Congress as a progressive and became known for his active social media presence, often criticizing colleagues such as Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema over legislative matters. In the 2024 election cycle, Gallego announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat from Arizona. Following Sinema's decision to run as an independent and refrain from seeking reelection, Gallego rebranded himself as a moderate Democrat and secured a victory over Republican nominee Kari Lake. His election marked a historic milestone as the first Latino senator representing Arizona. Additionally, he became one of the first two Colombian-American U.S. senators, alongside Republican Bernie Moreno of Ohio. Gallego's political career reflects his progression from state legislator to federal senator, and his election has had significant demographic and political implications for Arizona.