Politics Unplugged

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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.

3 DAYS AGO

Dawn Penich and Dan Scarpinato

Consultants Dawn Penich and Dan Scarpinato join the podcast to discuss the election and the future direction of the Legislature. Then Dennis and Colin recap their favorite political ads of the season.

1 hr
NOV 10

Stacy Pearson and Matt Benson

Politics consultants Stacy Pearson and Matt Benson join Dennis to make sense of the Presidential election and how Donald Trump ended up with a landslide win.

47 min
NOV 3

Hank Stephenson

Pod regular Hank Stephenson stops by to take a last look at the key races as election day looms. Then Dennis and Colin break down the failures of the New York Times and Washington Post.

53 min
OCT 21

Ron Hansen on Arizona's U.S. Senate Race

Arizona Republic reporter Ron Hansen joins the pod to talk about the Senate race and Ruben Gallego’s big fundraising lead. Then Dennis and Colin break down the Trump dance party playlist.

48 min
OCT 14

Breaking down the Senate debate

Dennis and Colin recap an uninspiring Senate debate, then take on the Forbes list of greatest rock bands.

49 min
OCT 7

Breaking down a new poll of Arizona voters

Pollster Paul Bentz breaks down the numbers from a new survey commissioned by Arizona’s Family. Then Dennis and Colin talk Lee Greenwood bibles and seeing Father John Misty in the desert.

54 min
SEP 23

Jeremy Duda, Morgan Loew

Axios reporter Jeremy Duda joins the pod to explain why 100K Arizona voters are in limbo. Investigative reporter Morgan Loew explains what’s driving the high rents in Phoenix. Then Dennis and Colin critique reporters’ live shot bookshelf backdrops.

48 min
SEP 16

Presidential Debate Recap

Dennis and Colin review the presidential debate, praise ASU football, and reminisce about the short-lived Billy Barty’s Roller Fantasy.

48 min

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TRAILER: Politics Unplugged coming June 26!

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.

06/15/2023

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07/20/2023

MimeonFire

Organic, unforced discussion and a relaxed interview format. Very engaging so far. Would love to see a Twitter presence- for listeners to expand (or pounce) on the topics. Looking forward to the next episode.
Good Start, Check the Bias

06/28/2023

Gettawaygal

I think most of us who do not represent the extreme left or right or hungry for unbiased information. Starting off with an interview of Governor Ducey appears to represent a commitment to presenting information relevant to all Arizonans - and Governor Ducey did a great job of explaining his values, and what drives him in the face of challenging questions from Welch. What will “tell the tale” on this pod is whether Welch presses his guests on the left with equal vigor.

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.