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What Does a State Attorney General Do and Why It Matters

Apr 15, 2026
Rodney Glassman, an Air Force JAG reservist and attorney running for Arizona Attorney General, explains the state AG's real-world power. He describes how the office oversees hundreds of lawyers, shapes business and education rules, and uses lawsuits to influence policy. The conversation highlights why state legal leadership matters for entrepreneurs, professionals, and everyday freedoms.
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ANECDOTE

Kiyosaki's Confession To A Marine Corps JAG

  • Robert Kiyosaki tells a personal story about confessing misconduct to a Marine Corps JAG and being spared harsh punishment.
  • The episode opens with his claim that telling the truth 'set you free' and shaped his outlook.
INSIGHT

State Attorney General Runs The State's Largest Law Office

  • State AGs run the state's largest law office and provide legal services to every agency, not answerable to the governor or president.
  • Rodney Glassman says Arizona's AG oversees ~400 attorneys and 1,000 staff serving departments like Real Estate and Health Services.
INSIGHT

Elected State AGs Are Accountable To Voters Not The President

  • Unlike the U.S. Attorney General (appointed by the president), Arizona's AG is elected and supposed to work for the people.
  • Rodney emphasizes that this independence makes the office especially impactful for local policy enforcement.
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