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The State 48 News 🎙️
by The State 48 News
Unfiltered. Unbiased. Uniquely Arizona. www.thestate48news.com
Episodes
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Inside the Statehouse — Senator John Kavanagh on State Legislatures: An Owner’s Manual
State 48 News sat down with Arizona State Senator John Kavanagh for an in-depth discussion about his newly released book, State Legislatures: An Owner’s Manual. What followed was less a promotional interview and more a candid walkthrough of how state government actually functions — and why much…
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Prescott Case Becomes a Statewide Test of Arizona’s Ethics Laws
“If officials can use taxpayer money to defend their own alleged misconduct, then conflict-of-interest laws in Arizona are meaningless.” — Ryan Heath We’re following up on our previous article on Hanna v. City of Prescott, and the case has now escalated. Prescott officials are facing allegations...
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PRISON TO PURPOSE
Lake Havasu pastor and school board president David Rose says his new book, From Prison to Purpose, is about redemption — a message forged through hardship long before his rise to local leadership. The autobiography is set to publish early next year. In an exclusive interview with State 48 News,...
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Stolen Valor Fallout: Veteran Says Bill Sponsor Withheld Proclamation Honoring His Father
The Master Sergeant Orlando Dona Valor Act, better known as Arizona’s Stolen Valor Bill, was one of the flagship pieces of legislation from the last session. If you were in Arizona, you saw the headlines. The bipartisan measure cracked down on impersonating veterans for personal or financial…
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Conversation with Ajay Bruno and Rachel Alexander: Politics, Media, and the Fight for 2026
Legacy media is losing its grip, newspapers are shuddering and independent voices are rising from digital platforms. State 48 News sat down with two veterans who have navigated both politics and media from the inside. The conversation, hosted by Christy Kelly, explored what it really takes to…
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The Wild Card in Arizona Politics: Independents on the Rise
THE STATE 48 NEWS sat down with Libertarian leaders in Arizona to discuss the state of third parties and the rapid rise of Party Not Designated (PND) voters in Arizona. Recent voter registration data shows this is the fastest-growing bloc in the state, adding thousands of voters each month while...
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CD7 Special Election: Can the GOP Make Inroads in Deep Blue Territory?
In an interview with State 48’s Christy Kelly, Republican candidate Daniel Butierez previews the July 15 special primary for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District seat, vacated by the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva. As one of three GOP contenders, alongside Jorge Rivas and Jimmy Rodriguez—Butierez lays…
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Arizona School Choice Update with Stacey Brown
State 48 News breaks down Arizona’s ESA drama just one day after furious parents walked out of a State Board meeting — and with a potential challenger already being recruited to take on Superintendent Tom Horne in 2026. Time Codes: 00:00 Intro :07 Stacey discusses what happened during the April…
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Karrin Taylor Robson: Now a (former) Lobbyist?
ICYMI: Garret Lewis with The Afternoon Addiction featured our original article on his radio show. If you didn’t read it, Karrin Taylor Robson: APS Lobbyist Turned Conservative Candidate is a must-read. State 48 News was the first to really dive into the question: Can Robson move past her APS ties...
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Exclusive One-On-One with Arizona Rep. Joseph Chaplik
State 48 News is proud to present our one-on-one interview with Rep. Joseph Chaplik, a conservative Republican representing Arizona’s District 3. Chaplik brings over 25 years of executive leadership, having worked with Fortune 500 telecommunications companies and later founding his own firm…
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Candid Talk with Arizona Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Bebee
At the launch luncheon for the newly established Buckeye Union High School District Education Foundation, State 48 News had an exclusive one-on-one interview with Dr. Steve Bebee, Superintendent of BUHSD, to discuss a slate of proposed bills in the Arizona Legislature that could have lasting...
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Jen & Friends with Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn
The Buckeye Union High School District hosted a launch luncheon today at West-MEC Southwest Campus for its Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising scholarship funds for students. The foundation has already secured $25,000 to support students pursuing higher education...
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The Red Light Ruse: Are Arizona Drivers the Ultimate Cash Cow?
“Jen & Friends” Podcast Guest: Jay Beeber Executive Director of Policy for the National Motorists Association They call it the dilemma zone for a reason—it's that split-second moment when you're barreling toward a yellow light and suddenly must decide: slam on the brakes or hit the gas. And guess...
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PHOTO RADAR IN AZ. WHO GETS TO DECIDE?
Our State 48 News’ Senior Investigative Journalist Jen Barber has been digging into red-light cameras, license plate readers, and AI-driven mass surveillance for more than a year. In this episode of “Jen and Friends” for State 48 News, Barber talks with a variety of state lawmakers and activists,...
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All About Education
From student privacy protections to increased travel transparency for school boards, a slate of bills is moving closer to becoming law. State 48 News breaks down everything debated in the Arizona House of Representatives today—fast and to the point. This is a public episode. If you'd like to...
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