The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast

The advent of early balloting has put pressure on politicians to win votes sooner. In their pursuit of victory, campaigns are digging deeper into sophisticated data to target you. Here's how to join in The Gaggle's Q&A episode: 1) Call us at 602-444-4946 and leave your question on a voicemail. 2) Record a video of your question and direct message it to @yvonnewingett , @ronaldjhansen or @azcpolitics. 3) Email a voice memo to tseely@arizonarepublic.com or tea.price@azcentral.com. Then, tune in to see if your question is featured! This episode was reported and produced by Téa Francesca Price and Taylor Seely and edited by Kaila White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Sacha Baron Cohen punking former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio to Steve Ferrara's legendary ad paid for by "AFBIC," 2018 was a year to remember in Arizona politics. Note: Some of the content in this episode may not be suitable for children. Have a question or comment? You can reach host Yvonne Wingett Sanchez at twitter.com/yvonnewingett and political reporter Ron Hansen at twitter.com/ronaldjhansen. This episode was reported and produced by Téa Francesca Price and Taylor Seely and edited by Kaila White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Her triumph is the first for Democrats in an Arizona U.S. Senate race in 30 years, as well as the first for a woman in Arizona. How did she do it? We dive into how U.S. Sen.-elect Kyrsten Sinema rose above Republican candidate Martha McSally and her own Democratic party and analyze how her winning strategy will affect campaigns across the country leading into 2020. Have a question or comment? You can reach host Yvonne Wingett Sanchez at twitter.com/yvonnewingett and political reporter Ron Hansen at twitter.com/ronaldjhansen. This episode was reported and produced by Téa Francesca Price and Taylor Seely and edited by Kaila White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take you alongside reporters and inside the newsroom on Election Day. Hear a phone interview with Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes, a gaggle with Gov. Doug Ducey outside his polling place, scenes from the Arizona Democratic Party’s roaring election night party and more. Have a question or comment? You can reach host Yvonne Wingett Sanchez at twitter.com/yvonnewingett and political reporter Ron Hansen at twitter.com/ronaldjhansen. This episode was reported and produced by Téa Francesca Price and Taylor Seely and edited by Kaila White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Yvonne Wingett Sanchez has covered Gov. Doug Ducey for years. Now he sits one-on-one with her to chat about the 2018 midterms, #RedforEd, March for Our Lives, replacing McCain, immigration and more. Note: This interview was recorded Oct. 15, 2018. Have a question or comment? You can reach Yvonne at twitter.com/yvonnewingett and Gov. Doug Ducey at twitter.com/dougducey. This episode was produced by Téa Francesca Price, Taylor Seely and Kaila White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From a presidential shoutout for Democratic U.S. Rep. Tom O' Halleran to whispers that Kelli Ward might endorse Republican Senate candidate Martha McSally (gasp!), President Donald Trump’s Arizona visit was rife with political strategy. We break down the key takeaways. Have a question or comment? You can reach host Yvonne Wingett Sanchez at twitter.com/yvonnewingett and political reporter Ron Hansen at twitter.com/ronaldjhansen. Help us improve by taking our 10-question survey to let us know what you think about the show: bit.ly/GaggleSurvey. This episode was produced by Téa Francesca Price, Taylor Seely and Kaila White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats in Arizona campaign on health care like it’s nobody’s business, leaving Republicans to play defense. Polls show that health care is a top concern for Arizona voters, but when did this become such a big issue, and why? Have a question or comment? You can reach host Yvonne Wingett Sanchez at twitter.com/yvonnewingett, political reporter Ron Hansen at twitter.com/ronaldjhansen and healthcare reporter Stephanie Innes at twitter.com/stephanieinnes. Help us improve by taking our 10-question survey to let us know what you think about the show: bit.ly/GaggleSurvey. This episode was produced by Téa Francesca Price, Taylor Seely and Kaila White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republican Martha McSally and Democrat Kyrsten Sinema are in a tight race for Sen. Jeff Flake's seat. Why, then, are they so quiet before Arizona's midterm elections? Help us improve by taking our 10-question survey to let us know what you think about the show: bit.ly/GaggleSurvey. Have a question or comment? You can reach host Yvonne Wingett Sanchez at twitter.com/yvonnewingett. This episode was produced by Téa Francesca Price, Taylor Seely and Kaila White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ballot propositions are direct democracy in action. This year, Arizonans will cast their vote on a wide range of issues from education to clean energy to taxes. Grab your pencils. Here's what voters should know on Props 305, 127 and 126. Help us improve by taking our 10-question survey to let us know what you think about the show: bit.ly/GaggleSurvey. Have a question or comment? You can reach host Yvonne Wingett Sanchez at twitter.com/yvonnewingett. This episode was produced by Lauren Aguirre, Tea Francesca Price, Taylor Seely and Kaila White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kwailan Barsotti is a mom, small-business owner and independent voter who lives in the suburbs of Anthem, Ariz. She’s exactly the kind of person politicians are targeting during Arizona’s midterm elections, where suburban women could sway the vote. Yet Kwailan feels like no lawmakers or politicians are really listening to or representing her. That’s why her story is worth listening to. Help us improve by taking our 10-question survey to let us know what you think about the show: bit.ly/GaggleSurvey. Have a question or comment? You can reach host Yvonne Wingett Sanchez at twitter.com/yvonnewingett. This episode was produced by Lauren Aguirre, Tea Francesca Price, Taylor Seely and Kaila White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices