AZ Political Podcast: Consultant explains how lobbying helps everyday people

This may be the most unusual AZ Political Podcast I’ve done so far.

I started out fully intending to ask politically pertinent, timely questions of my guest, political consultant Emily Ryan of Copper State Consulting.

But I got distracted by her other title (lobbyist!) and it took over the conversation.

So, if you’ve ever wondered what lobbyists do at the state Capitol (or if they should even be allowed inside the Capitol), you’ll want to watch — especially the part where Emily explains that there’s a good chance YOU are represented by a lobbyist and why lobbying is not nearly as sleazy as it sounds.

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AZ Political Podcast is available at KTAR.com, the KTAR News app and everywhere you get your podcasts.

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