Politics Unplugged
by Dennis Welch
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Tyler Montague on the midterm election
Tyler Montague on the midterm election
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 159 episodes
- Tyler Montague on the midterm election · 48 minRepublican consultant Tyler Montague joins us to look ahead to election night and why this may be a tough year for the GOP. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the strange obsession…
- Election Countdown with Laura Gersony · 46 minArizona Republic reporter Laura Gersony returns to preview the last week of the election campaigns, with a tight race for two congressional seats. Then Dennis and Colin talk Suns…
- Jay Feely on the congressional race · 56 minDennis sits down for a spirited chat with Jay Feely, the Republican candidate for Congress in District 1. Then Dennis and Colin talk about the quick hook for the new White House…
- Debating Prop 144: The future of mail-in voting in Arizona? · 51 minA first for us – this week’s podcast is a debate on Prop 144, which would change mail-in voting in Arizona. Greg Blackie of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club is for, Randy Keating…
- Breaking down the Arizona Governor’s race with Howie Fischer · 1 h 3 minThe dean of the Arizona capitol press corps, Howie Fischer, comes in to break down the Governor’s race. Then Dennis and Colin talk about the “redemption” of Deshaun Watson.
- Amelia Gallitano on her legislative race · 37 minDemocratic legislative candidate Amelia Gallitano joins us to talk about her background as a doctor and why she wants to shift to politics. Then Dennis and Colin talk about DEI…
- The governor’s race with Stacey Barchenger · 46 minArizona Republic reporter Stacey Barchenger returns to look at the governor’s race and another Hobbs investigation from legislative Republicans. Then Dennis and Colin talk about…
- Marcus Dell’Artino on the November election · 57 minRepublican strategist Marcus Dell’Artino returns to talk about polling for the election races and whether Democrats may gain control of the Legislature. Then Dennis and Colin…
- Breaking down the midterm elections with Laura Gersony · 58 minLaura Gersony of the Arizona Republic returns to look at the midterm races, and why President Trump’s low approval ratings look so large. Then Dennis and Colin break down the…
- Headline roundup with Jim Small · 60 minArizona Mirror editor Jim Small joins us to talk about new poll numbers and shenanigans with candidates running under the Green Party name. Then Dennis and Colin talk about the…
- Headlines with Tony Cani and Marcus Dell’Artino · 53 minConsultants Tony Cani and Marcus Dell’Artino return to the pod to talk about the latest headlines, including the polls in the Governor’s race. Then Dennis and Colin talk about…
- Headline roundup with Wayne Schutsky · 55 minKJZZ 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…
- Jacob Weinberg on his legislative race · 44 minDemocratic 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…
- Rep. Greg Stanton on the midterm elections · 53 minCongressman 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…
- Recapping Arizona's primary races with Chuck Coughlin · 1 h 0 minIndependent 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…
- A battle is brewing over Arizona's elections · 54 minArizona’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…
- Special session rumors, ESA bargains, tax cut politics & Trump’s reflecting pool · 56 minArizona'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…
- Sheriff Mark Lamb allegations shake Arizona GOP race · 56 minArizona 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…
- Hank Stephenson on the state budget · 56 minHank 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…
- Robert Wallace on bathroom spirits · 58 minLegislative 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.
