Lisa Atkins began her political career working for legendary Congressman Bob Stump.
During that time she was gracious enough to mentor your fair hosts, Chris and Sean. In their formative years, they were wet behind the ears, giddy, and green, and eager to contribute to the country. Both Lisa and Congressman Stump taught them a lot about perseverance, dedication, and humility, in navigating the political arena.
Chris and Sean welcome Lisa to the show for her first appearance… and take a meaningful walk down “Memory Lane.”
In your #formative #professional years, there are people who helped shape you, took a chance on you, went to bat for you, and made you who you are today. Lisa was one of those special mentors to Chris and Sean. A #mustlisten
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Ep. 356 Katie Hobbs’ Pay-to-Play Questions Aren’t Going Away
The questions surrounding Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and the Sunshine Residential pay-to-play controversy are back — and Chris and Sean dig into the new evidence raising even more questions about what happened inside the
Ep. 355 Katie Hobbs Has a Debate Problem
Katie Hobbs has declined to debate Andy Biggs, and Sean and Chris think that decision raises a bigger question about what voters should expect from candidates asking to lead the state. After
Ep. 354 Jay Feely Wants Your Vote
Jay Feely joins The Big Show with Chris and Sean to discuss his campaign for Congress in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District—and why he believes he’s the right person to represent one of
Ep. 353 Republicans Are Joining the AI Backlash
Sean and Chris are bullish on AI. But as opposition to data centers starts spreading into Republican politics, they think conservatives are risking something much bigger than a fight over local development.
Ep. 352 Parents Win: Victorious Lead Plaintiff Jenny Clark’s Fight for Educational Freedom
Jenny Clark is a social entrepreneur, educator, wife, mother—and the victorious lead plaintiff behind a monumental win for educational freedom in Arizona. This week, the Arizona Supreme Court struck down an anti-choice,
Ep. 351 Is the Democratic Polling Surge Real? Nate Silver’s “Summer Sugar High” and the Hobbs–Biggs Outlier
Are Democrats riding a real political wave—or just enjoying a summer polling sugar high? Chris and Sean revisit Nate Silver’s FLIPR election model and his latest analysis of an argument first advanced