Special session rumors, ESA bargains, tax cut politics & Trump’s reflecting pool

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 ballot measures in exchange for weaker ESA restrictions. They discuss union and campaign-funding pressures, unintended impacts on police and fire unions from anti-union language, and Governor Katie Hobbs’ leverage amid calls to unwind the measures. Dennis then talks with producer Colin Stanton about the complicated dealmaking, Hobbs’ bipartisan posture, and her touted “historic” tax cuts that mirror Trump’s package while universities face cuts. They also cover the White House Reflecting Pool algae/repair controversy and finish with World Cup reactions and broader thoughts on U.S. player development.

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.