Birdman at the Arizona Legislature

In this episode, Birdman broadcasts from the lawn of the Arizona State Capitol for a conversation with Krystyn Paulat of the Children's Action Alliance , a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization advocating for policies that strengthen the well-being of Arizona's children and families.   Paulat, who focuses on early learning and education policy , explains the goals behind HB 2239 , legislation develo...

In this episode, Birdman sits down at the Arizona Legislature with Representative Martinez , Chair of the newly created House Committee on Rural Economic Development and Innovation , for an in-depth conversation on why rural Arizona needs a distinct policy lens.   Representative Martinez outlines the geographic scope of Legislative District 16 , spanning communities such as Casa Grande, Maricopa,...

House Majority Leader Michael Carbone joins Birdman to break down Arizona's budget priorities, tax policy fights, rising health care costs, and school choice debates. A candid look at where state money is going—and what that means for families, businesses, and the upcoming legislative session. 🎧  Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms.   🌐 Offic...

Representative Walt Blackman joins Birdman to explain how Arizona's prison oversight reform was signed into law—but left unfunded. A behind-the-scenes look at how budget decisions can undermine reform, increase taxpayer risk, and stall accountability at the Capitol. 🎧  Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms.   🌐 Official Site: https://birdman.me...

Birdman goes inside the Arizona House of Representatives on opening day of the legislative session, joined by Rep. Walt Blackman for an on-the-ground look at what's ahead. From tax policy and water to education, health care, housing, and the challenges facing rural Arizona, this episode breaks down what opening day really signals about the fights to come—before the spin takes over.   🎧  Listen &...

This is the BIRDMAN AT THE ARIZONA LEGISLATURE Podcast   Every legislative session comes with headlines, press conferences, and plenty of political noise. But underneath all of it, the Arizona Legislature is driven by the same core fights year after year.   In this episode, Birdman breaks down the five issues that actually matter at the Capitol: water, education, housing, border security, and the...