Who's the 1?

The question has been answered. The primary in Arizona's 1st Congressional District has an official winner. 2024 Democratic Nominee Amish Shah joins the podcast to talk about his win and the race against David Schweikert. Plus, did you know he loves to bowl? Get to know the nominee.

Erin Covey leads The Cook Political Report's coverage of U.S. House races, and she joined Steve and Anita on primary election day to discuss DC's views on the race, its importance to Democrats nationally, and who are deemed the frontrunners. Plus, Anita and Steve hesitantly make their long-awaited predictions on who will be the nominee.

It's Primary eve, and our focus shifts from the candidates to the Twitter (X) stars of ballot returns. Anita and Steve chat with Garrett Archer, the Data Guru from ABC15, and Sam Almy, Head of Ad Ops and Data for Uplift Campaigns, about the numbers and what to expect on election night.

Anita and Steve interview Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer about the days ahead and important ballot return deadlines. How long could the count take in the competitive AZ01 Dem primary? What if there is a recount?

From fundraising totals to PAC spending and early ballot returns, Anita and Steve share their thoughts on the current state of the race including opinions about top-of-the-ticket uncertainties and party switching. Plus, hear the results of their highly unscientific Ranked Choice voting experiment.

Steve and Anita get into the numbers. Mike Noble, CEO of Noble Predictive Insights, joins the pod to discuss his firm's recently released poll on the #AZ01 Democratic primary. Spoiler alert: The local, independent poll in the heated 6-way primary shows the winner is named Undecided.

Michael Deegan-McCree, Associate Political Director and Federal Battlegrounds Lead for Indivisible Project, joins the podcast to tell Anita and Steve about his views on CD1's most important issues and how he would define the qualities of a candidate who can win in November.

As voting begins, Steve and Anita catch up on the news, and the attacks, of the week in the race for Arizona's 1st Congressional district. Things are quite literally heating up. They discuss a long walk, yard signs, polling, independent expenditures, and more undecided voters.

Two undecided twenty-something voters share their perspective on the competitive Democratic primary in Arizona's 1st congressional district. Carter and Austin join the pod to talk about the issues, what drives them to get involved, and who they're favoring in the race so far. Plus, are they compelled to volunteer for the ultimate nominee?

Jacob Rubashkin, Deputy Editor of Inside Elections, returns to the podcast to discuss how the race for Arizona's 1st Congressional District is being viewed nationally now, just weeks from the primary. Hear his thoughts on the ratings, funding for the general election, vote splitting, and frontrunner status. Plus Anita and Steve comment on last-minute endorsements, and ask, "where are the yard sign...

With voting beginning soon in the Democratic primary for Arizona's 1st congressional district, Anita and Steve invited each of the candidates to rejoin the podcast for a quick final pitch to voters. Who's the strongest nominee to take on David Schweikert in November? Hear their thoughts on the race and their views on pressing issues for the district.

Steve reflects on the recent GOP primary debate for Arizona's 1st Congressional district, Anita announces a Unity Fund for the Dem nominee, and both hard-hitting podcasters muse about the most important question of this race: dog or cat? Will the fur fly? Hear what the 6 Democratic challengers have to say.

Morgan and Carol return to the podcast. The two AZ01 primary voters were undecided back in April (Episode 7), but where do they stand now? Have they chosen a favorite to be the Democratic nominee against Rep. David Schweikert? What influenced their decision? Plus, Anita and Steve discuss how and when they think most voters will decide and what turnout might be like for the fast-approaching primary...

Anita and Steve discuss the demand letter they received from a campaign's legal team. Plus, the continuation of Abe Kwok's assessment of the "shade" being thrown between the candidates in the race for the Democratic nomination in Arizona's 1st congressional district. Kwok, a longtime Arizona Republic columnist and a voter in the district, explains the thoughts behind his recent column on the prima...

Andrei Cherny joins the podcast to discuss his past political runs, the federal investigation into Aspiration, a company he co-founded, and the three questions he says every voter should ask when choosing a Democratic nominee to take on Rep. David Schweikert in November.

Longtime Arizona Republic columnist and #AZ01 voter Abe Kwok joins the podcast to discuss his views on the race and his recent columns about the closely watched Democratic primary. From candidate swipes to investigations and past political affiliations, this episode digs into the chatter and the campaigns.

Sign season kicked off with a primary candidate, Conor O'Callaghan, sending Rep. David Schweikert a cease and desist letter alleging illegal sign removal. Anita and Steve weigh in on the sign drama, the overall importance of a campaign's sign game in this race, and the weight of yard signs compared to street signs.

Are most primary voters still undecided? Dr. Amish Shah answers this question and shares insights from his time knocking doors in the district. Plus, Anita and Steve talk to Amish about the infamous billboard, his political party affiliation over the years and how he plans to represent AZ01 constituents should he have the chance.

How does a career as a communicator influence Marlene Galan-Woods' campaign and what does she make of the attacks on her in the primary? Marlene joins the podcast to address her opponents and discuss the values she says never changed.

The 6 CD1 Democratic candidates got behind the podiums for an hourlong Clean Elections debate. Anita and Steve go through some of Anita's 4 pages of notes to consider who and what stood out--and whether they think any voters' minds were changed.

He's looking to bring humanity back to politics. Kurt Kroemer joins the podcast to talk about his underdog status, conversations at the doors, his track record of getting things done and where his relentless energy for change comes from.

What's in a name? Andrew Horne joins the podcast to discuss his views on the district, fundraising and the issues he believes he's brought to the race. Plus, hear why he thinks not all of the candidates will unify around the nominee and how his last name has been a positive in a crowded field.

Who are the six candidates? Not just bios, Anita and Steve are looking to talk about the race so far and what shapes each individual's candidacy. In this episode, get to know Conor O'Callaghan, his views on "negative" campaigning, the district's top issues, and why he strongly feels he is the candidate to beat David Schweikert.

Anita and Steve talk to a pair of undecided voters to learn what it will take for them to choose a Democratic favorite in the AZ01 primary. Plus, negative campaigning hits the streets, literally. Former candidate Garrick McFadden joins the conversation to discuss a new billboard that targets two of the 6 Democratic candidates as anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+. Is it really Democracy Rising? Does ne...

Following the Arizona Supreme Court's ruling on abortion, Anita and Steve discuss the flip flopping of Rep. Schweikert and other Republicans on the issue and how it will impact the AZ01 race. Is there an attempt at gaslighting? Yes, says Anita. Plus, voices from the ground and what's coming up next in the primary.