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Whatever you call politics in Arizona, they're definitely prickly. The on top of what's happening and how it impacts you — from the Arizona Capitol to Washington, D.C. Subscribe to the Prickly podcast... more
FAQs about Prickly: A podcast from KJZZ's Politics Desk:How many episodes does Prickly: A podcast from KJZZ's Politics Desk have?The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.
September 04, 2026All 8 measures on Arizona ballot this year are from LegislatureThis fall, the state’s voters will have a say on eight ballot measures — all of them proposals referred to the ballot by legislative Republicans....more15minPlay
August 03, 2026These races could help decide control of Arizona LegislatureIn the inaugural edition of the Arizona Election Draft, KJZZ politics correspondents Wayne Schutsky and Camryn Sanchez take turns "drafting" their most compelling races in the upcoming general election....more23minPlay
June 23, 2026Sen. Lela Alston is retiring after 34 years in the Arizona Legislature. Here's what she learnedPolitical reporter Camryn Sanchez sat down with Democratic Sen. Lela Alston to talk about her long career in the Legislature and how things at the Capitol have changed over time....more15minPlay
May 06, 2026What you need to know ahead of the 2026 Arizona primariesPolitical editor Ben Giles sat down with Camryn Sanchez and Wayne Schutsky to talk more about those races, what the candidates are saying and how the results could impact Arizona’s 2026 general election....more27minPlay
March 27, 2026Arizona AG is using public nuisance law to try to stop ICE detention centerThe attorney general’s critics say Kris Mayes’ use of Arizona’s public nuisance law in these cases is a stretch....more14minPlay
December 01, 2025There’s a new political party in ArizonaThere’s a new political party in Arizona, recycled from the bones of a failed attempt to field a legitimate third-party presidential candidate in 2024....more22minPlay
October 16, 2025With Schweikert out of Arizona's CD1 race, what Republican could take his place — and win?U.S. Rep. David Schweikert is out of the picture in Congressional District 1. But it's unclear who will step into the picture and run for the GOP nomination in what could be one of the most competitive congressional races in 2026....more18minPlay
August 01, 2025Mayes is averaging about a lawsuit per week against Trump since he took office. She shares whyKJZZ’s Prickly podcast recently sat down with Arizona AG Kris Mayes to discuss the merits of filing so many cases; the criticism from Republicans who say Arizonans want the president’s agenda enacted; and what precedent the Democrat is setting for future attorneys general....more16minPlay
June 05, 2025Meet the Gen Z Arizonan running for CongressWhile 2025 is giving most Arizonans a break casting ballots, voters in the 7th Congressional District will head to the polls this year to pick a new representative. Deja Foxx is just 25, and would be the youngest member of Congress if elected....more14minPlay
May 08, 2025This Arizona lawmaker is trying to pick his own Republican candidates for 2026There’s a familiar character in Arizona politics now trying to exert influence over the state Republican Party – or more specifically, what candidates will represent the GOP in November 2026....more15minPlay
FAQs about Prickly: A podcast from KJZZ's Politics Desk:How many episodes does Prickly: A podcast from KJZZ's Politics Desk have?The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.