The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast

A secret tape predicts trouble for Republican lawmakers, cash from indicted figures divides state officials, and a new survey says children in Arizona rank near the bottom in well-being, nationally. Meanwhile, Gov. Doug Ducey makes moves to protect Arizona's relationship with its top trading partner, Mexico. Follow the team on Twitter: Host and politics editor Michael Squires @mgsquires, Arizona State Capitol reporter Mary Jo Pitzl @maryjpitzl, governor’s office and state politics reporter Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett, and congressional delegation reporter Ron Hansen @ronaldjhansen. This episode was edited by Hannah Gaber @HannahSGS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

State Sen. Steve Farley is jumping into the race for governor, hoping to unseat Republican Gov. Doug Ducey. A service at the Arizona Secretary of State's Office intended to make it easier for local candidates to get their names on the ballot has missed its intended launch date — and shut off access for legislative and statewide hopefuls. As for Washington, D.C., Ducey will be at the White House this week to meet with President Trump to talk infrastructure spending. Find more at politics.azcentral.com. Follow the team on Twitter: Host and politics editor Michael Squires @mgsquires, Arizona State Capitol reporter Mary Jo Pitzl @maryjpitzl, governor’s office and state politics reporter Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett, and congressional delegation reporter Ron Hansen @ronaldjhansen. This episode was edited by Hannah Gaber @HannahSGS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A corruption case snares lobbyist Jim Norton, who is at the center of Arizona power politics. Two Arizona Republican lawmakers hire private attorneys (using taxpayers' money along the way.) U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake wants a new authorization of the use of military force, or AUMF. Find more at politics.azcentral.com. Follow the team on Twitter: Host and politics editor Michael Squires @mgsquires, national political reporter Dan Nowicki @dannowicki, Arizona State Capitol reporter Mary Jo Pitzl @maryjpitzl, and governor’s Office and state politics reporter Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett. This episode was edited by Hannah Gaber @HannahSGS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office's investigates Phoenix Councilman Michael Nowakowski. Sen. John McCain blasts President Donald Trump – again. Gov. Doug Ducey signs a final 27 bills into law and vetoes six, including industrial hemp production. Find more at politics.azcentral.com. Follow the team on Twitter: Host and politics editor Michael Squires @mgsquires, national political reporter Dan Nowicki @dannowicki, Phoenix City Hall reporter Dustin Gardiner @dustingardiner, Arizona State Capitol reporter Mary Jo Pitzl @maryjpitzl, congressional delegation reporter Ron Hansen @ronaldjhansen, and governor’s Office and state politics reporter Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett. This episode was edited by Hannah Gaber @HannahSGS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arizona State Capitol reporter Mary Jo Pitzl, congressional delegation reporter Ron Hansen, Governor’s Office and state politics reporter Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, national political reporter Dan Nowicki and politics editor Michael Squires look back at the legislative session and all it did – and didn’t – accomplish, as well as the Arizona’s delegation’s headaches from having to deal with the Trump administration. Find more coverage at politics.azcentral.com. This episode was edited by Kaila White @kailawhite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the end of the legislative session approaches, Arizona State Capitol reporter Mary Jo Pitzl, congressional delegation reporter Ron Hansen, Governor’s Office and state politics reporter Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and politics editor Michael Squires talk about the finalized Arizona state budget, as well as the strangest bills and highlights from this legislative session. Find more coverage at politics.azcentral.com. This episode was edited by Kaila White @kailawhite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phoenix City Hall reporter Dustin Gardiner, Arizona State Capitol reporter Mary Jo Pitzl, congressional delegation reporter Ron Hansen, Governor’s Office and state politics reporter Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and politics editor Michael Squires talk about the Arizona state budget, raises for teachers, welfare, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton's possible run for a higher office, and more. Find more coverage at politics.azcentral.com. This episode was edited by Kaila White @kailawhite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com's politics editor Michael Squires hosts an informal and informational chat with his team of reporters about politics in Arizona and beyond in this weekly podcast. Follow Michael on Twitter at @mgsquires. This episode was edited by Kaila White @kailawhite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices