Joseph Chaplik: Border Security, AI Deepfakes & the Fight for Congress

Jeff interviews former Arizona State Representative and Congressional candidate Joseph Chaplik about his run for Congress in Arizona’s Congressional District 1 and the issues he says are driving voters heading into 2026. Chaplik discusses border security, election integrity, Arizona water concerns, government spending, and what he sees as massive waste, fraud, and abuse in Washington, D.C. He also explains how he would approach ethics issues in Congress and why restoring trust in government has become a major campaign focus. The conversation also covers AI-generated identity theft and avatar videos, data centers and energy demands, refinery capacity concerns, and the federal SAVE Act. Chaplik also highlights his growing endorsement list, now nearing 100 endorsements, while discussing why Republicans remain optimistic about Congressional District 1, which he says still leans strongly Republican following the April 1 registration update. Plus, Jeff asks Chaplik which congressional committees he would target if elected and how Arizona’s economic, border, and infrastructure challenges are increasingly becoming national issues.