Beyond the Ballot AZ

Route 66: Building Arizona's Open Road

Tom and Gina mark the Route 66 centennial by sitting down with Leah Stagg, Director of the Mojave County Historical Society which operates the Route 66 Historical Museum. Hear the less known story about how this route was central to America’s early road system and its positive impact on Arizona to this day. Whether you are a road trip enthusiast or a history buff this episode captures the grit of communities along the route and the freedom that Route 66 brought to our state. Guest: Leah Stagg, Mojave County Historical Society Executive Director Arizona Route 66 Historical Museum [https://mohavemuseum.org/route-66-museum-temp/] Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Framing Arizona: Power To The People

Hosts Tom and Gina sit down with John Leshy, distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of California College of the Law, to talk about Arizona voter’s ability to propose and vote on state laws.  Guest: John Leshy [https://www.uclawsf.edu/people/john-leshy/] Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

It’s Primary Time! Arizona Debates Are Here

Hosts Tom and Gina are here to make sure you are heard in the upcoming Arizona primary election. They share how candidate debates help you get to know the candidates’ temperament and recap the launch of the CCEC candidate debate program, covering everything from local issues to statewide races. Get the 411 on voter registration (deadline June 22nd!), your new voter education guide, and stream all the debates at azcleanelections.gov [http://azcleanelections.gov]. Debates Schedule [https://www.azcleanelections.gov/debate-information] Click Here To Watch Debates [https://www.azcleanelections.gov/debate-information] Register To Vote Now [https://www.azcleanelections.gov/register-now] Verify Your Voter Registration [https://www.azcleanelections.gov/verify-my-voter-registration] The 2026 Voter Education Guide will be published in the next few weeks, check back here [https://www.azcleanelections.gov/voter-education-guide] soon Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Primary Poll Reveals AZ Voter Priorities 2026

What are the issues driving Arizonans to the polls this election cycle? Tom and Gina sit down with Mirja Riester, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at Riester Advertising Agency, to discuss what we can learn from the Primary 2026 Voter Poll. Guest: Mirja Riester [https://riester.com/people/mirja-riester] Have a Question for the Candidates? Submit Your Debate Question  [https://www.azcleanelections.gov/debate-information] 2026 Upcoming Debates & How To Watch [https://www.azcleanelections.gov/debate-information] Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Arizona Water Security

Learn more about the water reality Arizona is facing and how cities are innovating water use.  Hosts Tom and Gina sit down with Josef Kennis, the Wastewater Facilities Senior Manager for the City of Chandler, to talk about Chandler's innovative reclaimed water program and water as a whole in our state. Plus, understand the critical role the state legislature plays in water agreements and why voters have a big role to play in shaping Arizona water security.  Guest: Josef Kennis [https://www.linkedin.com/in/josef-kennis-5b3b9641/] Inside the Issues: Water Security in Arizona [https://youtu.be/_PGfM4EYrXw?si=mfimX0Q98aQwlQVq] Chandler's Reclaimed Water System [https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/water/water-conservation/reclaimed-water] Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.