Politics Unplugged

AZ Family anchor Jared Dillingham stops by to talk about how journalism is changing in the Trump era. Then Dennis and Colin talk about rough weeks for the Cardinals and the Suns.

Dennis and Colin talk legislative immunity, immigrant bounties, and naming stuff after Trump. Then they name their top albums on the past 25 years.

Votebeat reporter Jen Fifield joins the pod to talk about a Republican proposal to get faster election results. Then Dennis and Colin debate the new batch of nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Congressman Greg Stanton joins the pod to talk about the current state of things in Washington and why Elon Musk is a threat to democracy. Then Dennis and Colin debate the best and worst Super Bowl halftime shows.

Axios reporters Jessica Boehm and Jeremy Duda join the pod to discuss the federal funding freeze.  Then Dennis and Colin break down the Simple Minds tour and a morning pigeon massacre.

Arizona Republic reporters Stephanie Murray and Ron Hansen stop by the pod to talk about President Trump’s executive orders. Then Dennis and Colin talk Elon Musk and the bands we wish we’d seen live.

Hank Stephenson of the Arizona Agenda returns to the pod to help make sense of the Governor’s budget. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the sad state of social media and ask if it’s time for the Suns to trade Devin Booker.

Thomas Galvin, the new chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, joins the pod to talk about his plans for this year—including efforts to bring the NHL back to Arizona. Then Dennis and Colin talk California fires and the state of the Suns.

Arizona Republic reporter Stacey Barchenger joins us to talk about the names to watch in the 2026 election. Then Dennis and Colin pay tribute to the musicians we lost in 2024.

Dennis and Colin recap the week’s political headlines – including Kari Lake’s new job -- and answer the question:  should it really be a felony to plant your flag on a football field?

Married consultants Marcus and Meghaen Dell’Artino join the pod to look ahead to the 2025 legislative session.  Then Dennis and Colin debate their lists of the most disappointing albums of all time.

Former Doug Ducey advisor J.P. Twist stops by to talk about the 2026 Governor’s race, and who is likely to challenge Katie Hobbs for the job. Then Dennis and Colin rail against the NBA's 3-point line.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Now that we’re past Labor Day, Dennis and Arizona Agenda reporter Hank Stephenson assess the state of the political races. Then Dennis and Colin make their NFL season predictions.

Dennis and Colin recap the DNC, discuss whether flip-flopping is acceptable, and share their election season playlists.

Dennis and Colin take a look at the current state of the Presidential race and preview the Democratic National Convention before Dennis hops on a plane to Chicago.

Barrett Marson returns to the show to discuss the Democratic VP selection, the latest on the presidential race, and more

Dennis and Colin go through the primary election numbers, then talk Veepstakes and Olympics.