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The Arizona Talks Podcast

The Arizona Talks Podcast

By Arizona Talks Foundation

The Arizona Talks Podcast is your home for civil conversations about public policy issues that affect Arizona!

Subscribe and listen to one-on-one conversations with elected officials, panels featuring Arizona’s top political minds, and personal perspectives from academics, politicians, journalists, and activists.

About Arizona Talks:

The Arizona Talks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating robust debate, open dialogue, and expert analysis on public policy issues.

Find out more about what we do at ArizonaTalks.org
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The Personal Side Of The Criminal Justice System, Story by Jeffrey Taylor

The Arizona Talks PodcastApr 24, 2020

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Arizona Talks: Education (March 8, 2023)

Arizona Talks: Education (March 8, 2023)

At our intimate event at Cider Corps in Downtown Mesa, we were joined by guest speakers who shared their stories, expertise, and a myriad of views from across the political spectrum. We discussed the current state of our public education system and how we can improve from consistently being ranked at or near the bottom of state education systems.


In this episode, you'll hear from:

  • Beth Lewis, Director of Save Our Schools Arizona
  • Matt Beienburg, Director of Education Policy at the Goldwater Institute
  • Rich Nickel, President and CEO of Education Forward Arizona
  • Jenny Clark, Founder and Executive Director of Love Your School
  • Paul Boyer, Former Arizona State Senator for LD 20
Jun 28, 202301:30:40
Arizona Talks Interview Series: Paul Boyer

Arizona Talks Interview Series: Paul Boyer

Welcome to the second installment of the Arizona Talks Interview Series, our new video series in which we bring professional interviewers and top political minds together.

In this episode, which takes place at El Charro Hipster Bar and Cafe on Historic Grand Avenue in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona, you’ll get to hear Chris Kline, President of the Arizona Broadcasters Association, sit down with Paul Boyer, the Arizona State Senator and Chair of the Arizona House Education Committee who represents Arizona’s 20th Legislative District.

During the interview, Senator Boyer and Chris Kline talk about education, choosing between party and principle, experiencing death threats, and some of the big issues facing the legislature and the state of Arizona.


About Arizona Talks:

The Arizona Talks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating robust debate, open dialogue, and expert analysis on public policy issues.

Civil and substantive discussions about public policy are essential to preserving a free society. As a nonprofit organization, we create programs of distinction that engage minds and promote a culture of open inquiry, fact based analysis, and vigorous, civil debate.

Find out more about what we do at https://ArizonaTalks.org

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Arizona Talks Interview Series: Rebecca Rios
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Arizona Talks: Immigration - Public Policy Panel and Q&A
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Arizona Talks: Election Integrity & Voting Rights - Public Policy Panel and Q&A
Jan 18, 202201:03:06
Reginald Bolding Speech on Voting Rights

Reginald Bolding Speech on Voting Rights

Introductory speech for Arizona Talks: Election Integrity & Voting Rights on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Greenwood Brewing in Downtown Phoenix. Reginald Bolding, House Democratic Leader and AZ State Representative (D-27) and Candidate for Arizona Secretary of State shares his views on voting rights in Arizona.

Jan 18, 202212:31
Vanessa Ruiz on Freedom of the Press

Vanessa Ruiz on Freedom of the Press

Founder of Arizona Talks, Carlos Alfaro, speaks with Walter Cronkite News Director, Vanessa Ruiz. The conversation revolves around the work that journalists and media outlets play in our discussions of policy and different perspectives on the importance of freedom of the press in our democracy. Go to ArizonaTalks.org for more!

Jul 22, 202012:52
The Personal Side Of The Criminal Justice System, Story by Jeffrey Taylor
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End Cannabis Prohibition Story by Ryan Hurley

End Cannabis Prohibition Story by Ryan Hurley

November 2019

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Marijuana Politics in Arizona by Luige del Puerto, Stacy Pearson, Geoffrey Lawrence, Mike Noble

Marijuana Politics in Arizona by Luige del Puerto, Stacy Pearson, Geoffrey Lawrence, Mike Noble

November 2019

Jan 17, 202024:42
The Cannabis Marketplace Panel by Ali Swenson, Laura Bianchi, Dawn Morris, Ryan Hurley

The Cannabis Marketplace Panel by Ali Swenson, Laura Bianchi, Dawn Morris, Ryan Hurley

November 2019

Jan 17, 202022:54
Cannabis Entrepreneur Story by Melissa Diaz

Cannabis Entrepreneur Story by Melissa Diaz

November 2019

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Cannabis Research, Vaping Safety, & Regulation by Kim Prince, Dr. Sue Sisely, & Derek Espinoza

Cannabis Research, Vaping Safety, & Regulation by Kim Prince, Dr. Sue Sisely, & Derek Espinoza

November 2019

Jan 17, 202015:05
Cannabis Science by Dr. Sue Sisely

Cannabis Science by Dr. Sue Sisely

The Science of Cannabis. November 2019

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What is Cannabis? by Derek Espinoza

What is Cannabis? by Derek Espinoza

This lecture covers an introduction to cannabis. November 2019

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