State Room Arizona 006: Kristen Eastlick | Who’s Really Funding Arizona’s Politics?

In Episode 6 of The State Room, Scot Mussi sits down with Kristen Eastlick, Senior Vice President at the Capital Research Center and Editor-in-Chief of InfluenceWatch.org, to break down the hidden networks of money shaping politics in Arizona and across the country.From nonprofits and foundations to advocacy groups and ballot committees, this conversation pulls back the curtain on how political influence actually works—and why what you see during campaign season is only a small piece of the bigger picture.Kristen explains how money flows through complex systems of organizations, how national groups often present themselves as local grassroots movements, and why these networks are so difficult for the public to track. They also dive into how Arizona has become a target for coordinated outside influence and what that means for policy fights across elections, education, taxes, and more.Looking ahead, they discuss what conservatives can learn from these strategies, how to better understand the infrastructure behind political power, and what voters should be paying attention to as we head into 2026.If you want a clearer understanding of who is really shaping Arizona’s political agenda—and how it all works behind the scenes—this episode breaks it down.🎙 Guest: Kristen Eastlick, Senior Vice President, Capital Research Center & Editor-in-Chief, InfluenceWatch.org🎙 Host: Scot Mussi📍 Topic: Who’s Really Funding Arizona’s Politics?Subscribe for more conversations on Arizona policy, politics, and the issues impacting your community.www.azfree.org(Host: Arizona Free Enterprise Club)