The Political Notebook

Is there a path forward for more funding for K-12 education and teacher pay that doesn't involve a strike? Would a strike help or hurt the cause?

A review of current politics: What are Democratic prospects in Arizona's congressional races? The changing Trump effect on the Ward-McSally primary. Is Ducey in trouble? Why can't millennials stand Trump?

Is there really such a thing as common sense gun-control? Will Trump make a difference?

A shoutout to leaders who exemplify Arizona: Jon Kyl, Alfredo Gutierrez, Jerry Colangelo, Lou Witzeman

Was the release of the Nunes memo necessary or irresponsible? Is there a pathway to legalization for dreamers that goes around Trump?

A conversation with Richard de Uriarte, longtime Arizona journalist and political observer.

Topics: Trump and the media; the changing politics of Arizona and Phoenix

Who's to blame for the government shutdown? Republicans? Democrats? Or the filibuster rule?

Is there still hope for a deal providing legal status for Dreamers?

Will we just get a replay as the new deadline approaches?

Arizona lobbyists Kevin DeMenna and Joe DeMenna join the podcast to talk about how lobbying works, the use of technology in political strategy, the changing usefulness of polling data, and the political landscape in Arizona.

What happened to reducing income taxes to as close to zero as possible? Will what Ducey proposed on education change the debate?

Defense attorney (and older brother) John Robb joins the podcast to talk about his experience as public defender in Portland, how it shaped his political views, and what can be done to improve the criminal justice system.