Politics Unplugged

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.

Democratic data guru Sam Almy breaks down the numbers for the primaries and the presidential race. Then Dennis and Colin talk Mark Kelly, Kamala Harris, and did the Secret Service director really think she could save her job?

Dennis and Colin look back at the President’s “Big Boy” news conference and whether it will save his job. They also share their thoughts on cruises.

In a special July 4th edition, Dennis and Colin discuss whether it’s time for President Biden to step aside in the election campaign.

Dennis talks with Joanna De La Cruz of the group It Goes Too Far, which opposes the measure that would protect the right to an abortion in Arizona. Then Dennis and Colin break down a depressing Presidential debate.

Dennis talks with activist Chris Love about efforts to protect the right to an abortion in Arizona’s Constitution.  Then Dennis and Colin dismantle another bad take involving Caitlin Clark.

Dennis talks with Abigail Jackson of Progress Arizona about efforts to vote out two state Supreme Court justices. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the state of sports journalism.

Dennis is joined by radio host and podcaster Steve Goldstein to discuss this week’s headlines and the art of debate moderation. Then Dennis and Colin talk Caitlin Clark and the new STAX documentary.

Dennis is joined by consultants Rodd McLeod and Barrett Marson to talk about the fake elector indictments and other headlines. Then Dennis and Colin dissect Apple Music’s top 100 albums.

Dennis talks with political consultants Stan Barnes and Tony Cani about the prospects for an anti-immigration ballot measure in Arizona. Then Dennis and Colin talk about the Cardinals’ prospects and how to say “Budenholzer.”

Pollster Paul Bentz returns to the pod to discuss his new study of the top issues for Arizonans this year.  Then Dennis and Colin discuss the Suns’ apparent head coaching hire.

Dennis talks with political consultant Chuck Coughlin about the abortion debate in the legislature and plans to put an immigration measure on the ballot. Then Dennis and Colin talk about the Phoenix Suns and the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Bee Guy.