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KJZZ reporter Wayne Schutsky joins us to run through the latest headlines, including the Lt. Governor picks and the race for Governor. Then Dennis and Colin talk about the Air Force One controversy.

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Hosted by Dennis Welch · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 147 episodes
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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.
Dennis Welch hosts Politics Unplugged, a news show with 147 episodes published.

KJZZ reporter Wayne Schutsky joins us to run through the latest headlines, including the Lt. Governor picks and the race for Governor. Then Dennis and Colin talk about the Air Force One controversy.

Democratic legislative candidate Jacob Weinberg joins us to talk about why he is running and whether Democrats can take a majority in the legislature. Then Dennis and Colin discuss poll results and Arizona Cardinals' QB

Congressman Greg Stanton joins us to talk about the midterm elections and money troubles at the DNC. Then Dennis and Colin discuss Governor Hobbs’ refusal to debate challenger Andy Biggs.

Independent consultant Chuck Coughlin gives us a brutally honest breakdown of the primary elections and why some of the candidates shouldn’t have run in the first place. Then Dennis and Colin talk about the current

Arizona’s Family Investigative Reporter Amy Cutler joins us to break down the fight over election control between the Board of Supervisors and Recorder Justin Heap. Then Dennis and Colin talk World Cup and the race

Arizona's Family political editor Dennis Welch is joined by consultants Marcus Dell’Artino and Stacy Pearson to unpack rumors of a special legislative session where Republicans may repeal late-night retaliatory bal

Arizona Republic reporters Robert Anglen and Laura Gersony join us to talk about their series investigating the behavior of Mark Lamb, the former Pinal County Sheriff now running for Congress. Then Dennis and Colin talk

Hank Stephenson of the Arizona Agenda returns to break down the new budget, and whether Governor Hobbs has anything to celebrate. Then Dennis and Colin talk World Cup and bathroom spirits.

Legislative candidate Robert Wallace explains his views on bathroom spirits, the shape of the earth, and John Kavanagh. Then Dennis and Colin break down the NBA Finals.

Pollster Paul Bentz returns to talk about President Trump’s influence on the Republican primaries, and whether that’s good for the party. Then Dennis and Colin break down Rolling Stone’s list of the top

Dr. Terri Leyba Ruiz is running for Superintendent of Public Instruction. She joins the pod to talk about why she’s running. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the state of the Arizona Cardinals.

Consultant Stacy Pearson returns to the pod to talk about a ballot measure to protect mail-in voting in Arizona. Then Dennis and Colin debate whether an 8-year-old could take President Trump in a fight.

Arizona Republic reporter Stacey Barchenger returns to talk about fundraising in the governor’s race. Then Dennis and Colin break down the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

John Kavanagh joins the pod to talk about the current legislative session. Then Dennis and Colin yammer uncomfortably about the new studio space.

Arizona Republic reporter Laura Gersony joins us to talk about the SRP election, and why it was a loss for Turning Point USA. Then Dennis and Colin talk about the President’s threat to end a civilization.

Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Gallardo drops in to talk about the board’s fight with County Recorder Justin Heap. Then Dennis and Colin break down the latest Presidential approval polls.

Axios reporter Jeremy Duda talks about the ICE restrictions in Phoenix and his new book on the murder of journalist Don Bolles. Then Dennis and Colin share their dislike for “old school” coaches.

We discuss the rape and abuse allegations against civil rights icon Cesar Chavez with Mariana Sandoval, the co-chair of the Arizona Latino Legislative Caucus. Then Dennis and Colin break down why the American team in the

Independent consultant Chuck Coughlin returns to the pod to talk about the SRP election, and why not everyone can vote. Then Dennis, Colin and AZ Family film critic Hunter Norris preview the Oscars.

Consultants Tony Cani and Marcus Dell’Artino stop in to talk about the political impact of the war and the ouster of Kristi Noem. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the departure of former Arizona Cardinals' quarterback
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