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AZ Political Podcast: Analyst breaks down Arizona’s post-primary general election map

AZ Political Podcast: 2026 primary races preview

AZ Political Podcast: Could Republican infighting reshape key 2026 primary races in Arizona?

Andy Biggs, the Republican front-runner for governor, sits down with host Jim Sharpe on the AZ Political Podcast. (Screenshot)

AZ Political Podcast: Andy Biggs talks about running for governor, what he’ll do if he wins

AZ Political Podcast: Bipartisan push produces 13 new AZ laws to fix broken child welfare system

Marlene Galán-Woods discusses her second attempt to win the Democratic nomination in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District on the latest AZ Political Podcast. (Screenshot)

AZ Political Podcast: Marlene Galán-Woods says she is Democrats’ best hope to flip CD1

Political consultant Stan Barnes joins host Jim Sharpe on the AZ Political Podcast to preview the Republican gubernatorial debate. (Screenshot)

AZ Political Podcast: What to watch for at this week’s GOP gubernatorial debate

AZ Political Podcast: What to look for in upcoming ballots

AZ Political Podcast: What to look for in upcoming ballots

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JIM SHARPE | Jun 2, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Daniel Keenan says he’s the scandal-free GOP alternative to Mark Lamb

Daniel Keenan tells the AZ Political Podcast why he's the scandal-free, Trump-loyal alternative to Mark Lamb in Arizona's CD5 GOP primary race.
JIM SHARPE | May 26, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Andy Biggs on friends in high places and south of the border

Congressman Andy Biggs joins the AZ Political Podcast to discuss his run for governor, ties to Trump and Mexico, water and Katie Hobbs.
JIM SHARPE | May 21, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Chuck Coughlin predicts a bluer Arizona in 2026

On the AZ Political Podcast, GOP consultant Chuck Coughlin predicts Democrats will gain ground in Arizona's 2026 races, including the governor's office.
JIM SHARPE | May 12, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: How congressional hopeful John Trobough became CD1’s ‘AI candidate’

John Trobough, the “AI candidate" of District 1, discusses his congressional aspirations with host Jim Sharpe on this week's AZ Political podcast.
JIM SHARPE | May 7, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Rep. David Schweikert on budgets, math and his run for governor

Rep. David Schweikert talks budgets, AHCCCS fraud, homelessness and how math can build a smarter Arizona government on the AZ Political Podcast.
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JIM SHARPE | Apr 30, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Former DHS undersecretary John Cohen on political violence

Former DHS official John Cohen warns political violence may rise and says how politicians respond could help fuel or curb the threat.
JIM SHARPE | Apr 23, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Pollster Mike Noble on the Arizona GOP’s chances of unseating Hobbs

Republican Rep. David Schweikert should suspend his campaign for governor and endorse colleague Andy Biggs, pollster Mike Noble suggests in the latest AZ Political Podcast.
JIM SHARPE | Apr 16, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Surprise Mayor Kevin Sartor on ICE facility frustrations, band dad life

Surprise Mayor Kevin Sartor joins AZ Political Podcast to explain what he can (and can't) do hold ICE accountable when they build a massive detention facility in his city.
JIM SHARPE | Apr 7, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Rep. Greg Stanton wants nuclear-free Iran, ICE reforms, Trump to relax

U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton joins Jim Sharpe on the AZ Political Podcast to address the war in Iran, ICE reforms and more.
JIM SHARPE | Mar 25, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Congressman blames DHS shutdown on Democrats ‘moving goalposts’

Republican U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani of Arizona, Jim Sharpe's latest guest on the AZ Political Podcast, analyzes the ongoing DHS shutdown.
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JIM SHARPE | Mar 18, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Can Gov. Hobbs retake her ‘Veto Queen’ title? Local reporter gives the skinny

Veteran journalist Howie Fischer talks about the good, bad and ugly of covering the Legislature with host Jim Sharpe on the latest AZ Political Podcast.
JIM SHARPE | Mar 10, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Chuck Todd on Iran, midterm elections, Arizona’s rising Democratic stars

Former "Meet The Press" moderator Chuck Todd joins host Jim Sharpe to discuss Iran, the midterms and Arizona's rising Democratic stars on the AZ Political Podcast.
JIM SHARPE | Mar 3, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Homeland Security expert explains how Iran conflict endangers Arizona

Former DHS official John Cohen joins the AZ Political Podcast to discuss the real-world risks the war in Iran poses to the U.S.
JIM SHARPE | Feb 25, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Who won the 2026 State of the Union address – Trump or Democrats?

The latest episode of the AZ Political podcast features two plugged-in politicos who sort through Trump's 2026 State of the Union address.
JIM SHARPE | Feb 17, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Carine Werner discusses efforts to reform DCS to improve child safety

State Sen. Carine Werner discusses how she is working legislatively to reform the Department of Child Safety in the latest AZ Political Podcast with Jim Sharpe.
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JIM SHARPE | Feb 12, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: How would the ESA‑reform ballot initiative reshape education in Arizona?

What does the future of the ESA program look like? Jim analyzes this with education expert Beth Lewis in the newest AZ Political Podcast episode.
JIM SHARPE | Feb 5, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Could the FBI seize 2020 election documents here like they did in Georgia?

The latest episode of the AZ Political Podcast stars Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, who breaks down a complex election concern.
JIM SHARPE | Jan 29, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Former DHS official thinks ICE is hurting law enforcement’s reputation

John Cohen, a former high-ranking DHS official, told AZ Political Podcast that federal immigration operations are hurting law enforcement’s reputation.
JIM SHARPE | Jan 20, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Top 50 most powerful people in Arizona politics ahead of 2026 midterm election

This latest episode of the AZ Political Podcast stars pollster Mike Noble. He talks about the 50 most powerful Arizona politicians going into 2026.
JIM SHARPE | Jan 15, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Jay Feely discusses Trump’s impact on his congressional race

Former NFL kicker Jay Feely discussed President Donald Trump's impact on his congressional campaign in the latest AZ Political Podcast with Jim Sharpe..
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JIM SHARPE | Jan 14, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Mark Brnovich remembered for sense of humor, love of Grateful Dead

As a tribute to the late Mark Brnovich, host Jim Sharpe is featuring their 2024 conversation on the AZ Political Podcast.
JIM SHARPE | Jan 9, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: What will state Republicans try to accomplish next legislative session?

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen, a Republican, is the star of 2026's first episode of the AZ Political Podcast, hosted by Jim Sharpe.
JIM SHARPE | Dec 19, 2025
AZ Political Podcast: What were the state’s biggest political stories of 2025?

What were the biggest political stories in Arizona in 2025? This special edition of the AZ Political Podcast has all the details you need to know.
JIM SHARPE | Dec 12, 2025
AZ Political Podcast: Pinal County Attorney explains why his office is working with ICE

On this week's AZ Political Podcast: Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller talks about why his office is working with ICE and his path into politics.
JIM SHARPE | Dec 5, 2025
AZ Political Podcast: Former JAG Corps Navy attorney on potential Mark Kelly court-martial

On this week’s AZ Political Podcast, Tim Stringham answers Jim's question: could Mark Kelly really be recalled to the Navy and court-martialed?