The State Room Podcast: Arizona

In Episode 10 of The State Room, Scot Mussi sits down with Arizona State Representative Alex Kolodin to discuss the future of election integrity in Arizona and the reforms voters will decide on this November. From voter ID and faster election results to foreign influence and voter roll maintenance, this conversation breaks down the key provisions of the FAST Act and why supporters believe it repre...

In Episode 9 of The State Room, Scot Mussi sits down with Joseph Kovertski, Alliance Director Administrator for Turning Point Action, to discuss one of the most important—and often misunderstood—parts of modern politics: ballot chasing. As Arizona heads toward the 2026 election cycle, conservatives are investing heavily in voter mobilization efforts designed to ensure supporters not only register...

In Episode 8 of The State Room, Scot Mussi sits down with Monica Yelin, Executive Director of the Hispanic Liberty Alliance, to discuss the growing Hispanic liberty movement in Arizona and why faith, family, freedom, and opportunity continue to resonate across Hispanic communities. Monica shares her personal journey from immigrating to the United States from Colombia to becoming a citizen and dedi...

In Episode 7 of The State Room, Scot Mussi and Aimee Yentes break down some of the biggest political and policy battles currently shaping Arizona—from rising utility costs and school choice fights to the latest controversy surrounding light rail expansion in Phoenix. The episode opens with a deep dive into the APS rate case and what a proposed rate increase could mean for Arizona families and busi...

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...

In Episode 5 of The State Room, Scot Mussi sits down with Darla Gonzalez, Grassroots Director for the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, to break down how grassroots is shaping Arizona and why it matters heading into 2026.From the early days of building the network to where it stands today, this conversation dives into the story behind the movement, the impact it’s having across the state, and how ever...

In Episode 4 of The State Room: Scot Mussi sits down with Sheriff Mark Lamb, Pinal County Sheriff and a leading voice on border security, to break down what’s really happening at the border and what it means for Arizona and the nation. From firsthand accounts on the front lines to the latest data on crossings, crime, and enforcement, this conversation cuts through the noise and gets to the facts....

In Episode 3 of The State Room: Scot Mussi sits down with George Khalaf, founder of Data Orbital and a leading expert in Arizona polling and voter trends, to break down what the numbers really say about the state’s political landscape. From voter registration shifts to the rise of independents, this conversation goes beyond the headlines and dives into the data shaping Arizona’s future. George sha...

In Episode 2 of The State Room: Arizona, Scot Mussi is joined by Jenna Bentley (Director of Government Affairs at the Goldwater Institute) to break down one of the most debated issues in Arizona right now: school choice and the state’s ESA program. With headlines, accusations, and political pressure intensifying, we cut through the noise to explain what’s actually happening. This episode covers: •...

Episode 1: The Truth About Arizona Policy Right Now In our first episode of The State Room: Arizona , we break down why we launched this podcast—and why it’s needed now more than ever. Arizona policy debates are moving fast, but too often the facts get lost in the noise. We’re here to change that. This episode covers three major issues shaping the state right now: • The truth behind Governor Hobbs...