Politics Unplugged

Hank Stephenson of the Arizona Agenda returns to preview the Legislature with help from the Magic 8 Ball. Then Dennis and Colin debate an AI list of top sporting events.

Democratic strategist Adam Kinsey joins us to discuss the White House losing the fight on the Epstein Files.  Then Dennis and Colin talk about Senatorial sedition and Dennis’ failure to put up a Christmas tree.

Arizona Republic reporter Stacey Barchenger returns to talk about her investigation into the Governor’s ties to a group home operator. Then Dennis and Colin talk Epstein files and the upstart Phoenix Suns.

Democratic strategist DJ Quinlan breaks down what the Tuesday election results tell us. Then Dennis and Colin talk NYC Mayor’s race and Oregon-Iowa football.

Axios reporter Jessica Boehm returns to talk about the compact the Trump Administration is offering universities. Then Dennis and Colin discuss Zohran Mamdani and the new-look Phoenix Suns.

Axios reporter Jeremy Duda joins us to break down the fundraising numbers in the big Arizona races – including the governor’s race. Then Dennis and Colin look ahead to the Phoenix Suns’ season.

Amish Shah joins the pod to talk about his race in District 1, a week after David Schweikert dropped out.  Then Dennis and Colin discuss Rolling Stone’s top 250 songs of the century.

Congressman David Schweikert joins the pod and explains why Congress may not be savable. Then Dennis and Colin talk CD1 candidates, including Danica Patrick and Todd Graham.

Democratic consultant Joe Wolf joins us to talk about the state of the Democratic Party. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the Kirk memorial and the Cardinals’ loss to Seattle.

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has shaken the American political landscape. In this special crossover episode between True Crime Arizona and Politics Unplugged, Morgan Loew is joined by political editor Dennis Welch and true crime correspondent Briana Whitney for an in-depth discussion on the investigation into the killing and the political and social ramifications now and moving forward.

Arizona Agenda reporters Hank Stephenson and Nicole Ludden talk about the Republican push to remove Analise Ortiz from the state Senate.  Then Dennis and Colin try to find something nice to say about Eric Claption.

Laurie Roberts returns to the pod to talk about the changes she’s seen in the newspaper business. Then Dennis and Colin remember Frank Camacho, the original host of Politics Unplugged.

Consultants Doug Cole and Matt Grodsky join the pod to discuss President Trump’s vow to eliminate vote-by-mail. Then Dennis and Colin talk Cracker Barrel outrage and Gavin Newsom’s social media game.

Consultants Tony Cani and Chip Scutari talk about education funding in Arizona, and whether people really want to see successful business owners deported.  Then Dennis and Colin discuss songs with creepy lyrics.

Arizona chamber of Commerce President Danny Seiden joins the pod to talk about a new natural gas pipeline, and how Trump policies are affecting Arizona’s economy.  Then Dennis and Colin talk short quarterbacks.

Secretary of State Adrian Fontes talks about the cyberattack on his department, possibly by Iranian hackers. Then Dennis and Colin break down the Epstein files and the D-Backs' fire sale.

Consultants Adam Kinsey and Jaime Molera explain why the national media missed the boat on the District 7 primary. Then Dennis and Colin talk Epstein Files and the Suns’ offseason.

Veteran expert pollster Paul Bentz describes the complexities of creating a third party in American politics. Then Dennis and Colin talk about the Top 10 albums in the last 25 years.

Democratic consultants Joe Wolf and Matt Grodsky give their reactions to Zohran Mamdani winning the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor and what it means for the party in Arizona. Then Dennis and Colin talk about the latest moves from the Phoenix Suns.

Republican consultant Barrett Marson and former Democratic party chief Yolanda Bejarano discuss the week’s headlines, including ICE raids targeting workplaces. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the deal to fund repairs at Chase Field.

Consultants Matt Grodsky and Wes Gullett discuss the immigration raids and protests in California. Then Dennis and Colin remember the genius of Brian Wilson and Sly Stone.

Consultants Tony Cani and Barrett Marson return to the pod to break down the Trump-Musk fight. Then Dennis and Colin discuss Dennis’ return to the stage at the Rebel Lounge.

Arizona Republic columnist Bill Goodykoontz drops by to talk about covering the Trump administration as a TV critic. Then Dennis and Colin preview Dennis returning to the stage with his old band The Revenge.

Phoenix City Councilwoman Anna Hernandez joins us to talk about the Department of Justice dropping its investigation of Phoenix Police. Then Dennis and Colin discuss an “all-time best” album list…from 1988.

Stacey Barchenger of the Arizona Republic joins the podcast to talk about the bill signings and vetoes at the Capitol this week. Then Dennis and Colin discuss why the Karrin Taylor Robson campaign isn’t happy with us.