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Amazing Arizonans: Ex-congressman Barry Goldwater Jr. talks family history, time in office

Barry Goldwater Jr. shares what it was like growing up as the son of who is considered the father of modern conservatism in the latest Amazing Arizonans podcast.

Mike Broomhead BY MIKE BROOMHEAD
Aug 24, 2026, 5:01 AM Updated: 6:21 am
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Watch: Amazing Arizonans: The untold stories of Barry Goldwater from Barry Goldwater Jr. | 30 mins

If there is one name that is synonymous with Arizona, it is Goldwater.

For this episode of Amazing Arizonans, I had the privilege of talking with Barry Goldwater Jr.

From growing up as the son of who is considered the father of modern conservatism to serving in the United States Congress, my conversation with Goldwater is a walking history book.

He still sits on the board of the Goldwater Institute. He has an exceptional background and story. I hope that you enjoy it.

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More about the Amazing Arizonans podcast

The Amazing Arizonans podcast debuted in June 2023. It features dozens of episodes spotlighting some of the best and brightest to come out of the Grand Canyon State.

Previous guests include Jerry Colangelo, Michael Crow, Jan Brewer and Al McCoy.

Amazing Arizonans is presented by Resolution Copper. Hear and watch the latest episode every week on KTAR.com, the KTAR News YouTube channel or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Road Runner 1 day ago

I remember seeing Barry Senior many years ago in the parking lot of a local grocery store in his sweet 1969 AMX which was equipped with full aircraft instrumentation on the dashboard. I also used to occasionally see that car being serviced at the gas station about a mile from his house.

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