The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast
The Gaggle is an Arizona politics podcast from The Arizona Republic, hosted by Ron Hansen and Stephanie Murray. Each week it interviews politicians, public figures and journalists to break down one local issue. With 558 episodes released weekly and episodes of about 24 minutes, it draws an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Rate range per episode: $90 to $625.
Reach engaged Arizona voters through a weekly politics show from The Arizona Republic.
- Weekly episodes since 2017 build a long-running, consistent listener habit across 558 episodes.
- Interviews with politicians and journalists give listeners detailed context on state races and ballot measures.
- Apple Podcasts shows 203 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, a sign of an engaged, loyal following.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, explainer, co-hosted discussion
- Tone
- analytical, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 20 to 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- The Arizona Republicazcentral.com
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, which are the publisher rather than sponsors.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover elections, government and public policy, including the title 'Flock cameras: surveillance or safety?', with no profanity or adult themes evident.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.azcentral.com/politics/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1233487637 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/AZUSA7360410720 |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| How Trump's approval rating could affect Arizona's midterm elections | 2026-10-14 | 25 min |
| Arizona's midterm propositions explained straightforwardly | 2026-10-07 | 25 min |
| Hobbs or Biggs? What's really at stake for Arizona | 2026-09-30 | 40 min |
| The next attorney general could define Arizona's relationship with Tru | 2026-09-23 | 35 min |
| The political pendulum could swing back in Southern Arizona | 2026-09-16 | 23 min |
| The past looms over Fontes and Kolodin's secretary of state race | 2026-09-09 | 19 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Helping you keep up with what matters in Arizona's political news. Each week we interview politicians, public figures or journalists to break down one local issue and how it affects your life in Arizona. Coming to you every Wednesday morning, The Gaggle is hosted by The Arizona Republic's national political reporters Ron Hansen and Stephanie Murray, and is produced by Amanda Luberto.
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About The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast
The Gaggle is an Arizona politics podcast produced by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. Hosted by national political reporters Ron Hansen and Stephanie Murray, with production by Amanda Luberto, the show interviews politicians, public figures and journalists each week to break down one local issue and how it affects life in Arizona. The feed lists 558 episodes since April 2017, released every Wednesday with a typical length of about 24 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 203 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, which the directory uses as the strongest signal for estimating audience. Based on that and on the show's age, cadence and hosting platform, the estimated audience is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with listeners likely skewing toward older adults in the United States. These are estimates, not published figures.
The feed shows no sponsors. Estimated at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll could cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits civic, local-service and subscription brands seeking an engaged Arizona audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast
How much does The Gaggle charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $90 to $625 per episode. This is an estimate from directory data, not a published rate card.
What is The Gaggle about?
The Gaggle is an Arizona politics podcast from The Arizona Republic. Hosts Ron Hansen and Stephanie Murray interview politicians, public figures and journalists each week about one local issue and how it affects Arizona residents.
How do I contact The Gaggle about sponsoring an episode?
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