Political consultant Ronnie Lopez talks about his close friend, former Congressman Ed Pastor. Pastor, who served Arizona in Washington for 23 years, died Nov. 27 after suffering a heart attack. He was 75. We look back on his legacy.

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 produced by Téa Francesca Price and Taylor Seely and edited by Kaila White.

The Gaggle: Journalists Talk Arizona Politics

What former Rep. Ed Pastor left Arizona

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The Gaggle: Journalists talk Arizona politics

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The leaders of Arizona’s Democratic and Republican parties tell us their thoughts on what happened in the 2018 midterm elections and how they plan to pave the way for victory in the future. Felecia Rotellini, chairwoman of the Arizona Democratic Party, and Jonathan Lines, chairman of the Arizona Republican Party, give key insight into what might happen in 2019 and beyond. 

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 produced by Téa Francesca Price and Taylor Seely and edited by Kaila White.

Looking to 2019, Part 1: Party leaders tell us their plans

Will Arizona’s power in D.C. diminish as Sen. Jon Kyl leaves and Sen.-elect Kyrsten Sinema steps up for her first term? Hosts Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and Ronald J. Hansen discuss what to watch for in Congress and speak with Republic reporters about Gov. Doug Ducey’s second term, the Arizona Legislature’s 2019 agenda, and the ongoing charter-school controversy.

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 produced by Téa Francesca Price and Taylor Seely and edited by Kaila White.

The Gaggle: Journalists Talk Arizona Politics 

Looking to 2019, part 2: The 4 political issues you should be watching

Why does a new Arizona law make doctors ask women why they want an abortion? Host Ronald J. Hansen and azcentral reporter Dustin Gardiner chat about that, plus other new Arizona laws that impact your vehicle registration fees, medical bills and a myriad of other things.

Have a question or comment? You can reach host Ron Hansen at twitter.com/ronaldjhansen or state politics reporter Dustin Gardiner at twitter.com/dustingardiner.

This episode was produced by Téa Francesca Price and Taylor Seely and edited by Kaila White.

8 new, interesting Arizona laws as of Jan. 1

Gov. Doug Ducey gave the State of the State address on Monday. With a new state superintendent of public instruction, more Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives, and a projected $900 million surplus entering this Legislative session, what might he do with education in Arizona?

Have a question or comment? You can reach host Ron Hansen at twitter.com/ronaldjhansen. 

This episode was produced by Téa Francesca Price and Taylor Seely, and edited by Kaila White.

Looking at Arizona's top education issues in 2019

Ever hit a traffic jam coming back from up north on the I-17? Well the Governor's latest budget may have a solution. Reporter Maria Polletta joins host Yvonne Wingett Sanchez to talk about the parts of the budget most up for debate, including education funding.

Here's what Gov. Ducey's latest budget could do for you

Publicly-funded stadiums and arenas are costly. Why does the burden fall on taxpayers? The Gaggle breaks it down.

Breaking down the politics of funding local sports

Is there a crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border? Politicians keep saying so. In light of a historic government shutdown, hosts Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and Ron Hansen find out what it's like on the ground with Rafael Carranza, a border reporter at The Arizona Republic.

On the U.S.-Mexico border in a government shutdown

What's the latest in Arizona politics? In 20 minutes or less, our journalists break down one local issue to help you understand how our government and elected officials influence your life. The Gaggle comes to you every Wednesday morning, hosted by The Arizona Republic’s national political reporters Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and Ron Hansen. NOTE: New episodes now post on Megaphone.