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The State 48 News 🎙️ is a news podcast hosted by The State 48 News, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Inside the Statehouse — Senator John Kavanagh on State Legislatures: An Owner’s Manual

  Dec 16, 202535 minS0

  <p>State 48 News sat down with Arizona State Senator John Kavanagh for an in-depth discussion about his newly released book, State Legislatures: An Owner’s Manual. What followed was less a promotional interview and more a candid walkthrough of how state government actually functions — and why much of it is routinely misunderstood. </p><p>For context, State 48 editor Christy Kelly read the new book cover to cover. Despite its nearly 400 pages, the book is a surprisingly easy read and is packed with practical, usable information for anyone seeking to understand how state government actually operates.</p><p>Kavanagh, who has spen...

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  Prescott Case Becomes a Statewide Test of Arizona’s Ethics Laws

  Nov 26, 202516 minS0

  <p><p>“If officials can use taxpayer money to defend their own alleged misconduct, then conflict-of-interest laws in Arizona are meaningless.” — Ryan Heath</p></p><p>We’re following up on our previous article on Hanna v. City of Prescott, and the case has now escalated. Prescott officials are facing allegations that go to the heart of public trust — and the Court of Appeals is being asked to step in. Here is our first article, in case you missed it!</p><p></p><p>Prescott is now the test case for whether Arizona’s conflict-of-interest laws still have any teeth. Attorney Rya...

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  PRISON TO PURPOSE

  Nov 12, 202512 minS0

  <p>Lake Havasu pastor and school board president David Rose says his new book, From Prison to Purpose, is about redemption — a message forged through hardship long before his rise to local leadership. The autobiography is set to publish early next year.</p><p>In an exclusive interview with State 48 News, Rose confirmed that his book traces his journey from a young man with a criminal record in Florida, Ohio, and Kentucky to a husband, pastor, and now political candidate for Arizona’s Legislative District 30.</p><p>“I was raised in church,” Rose said. “But I also came from a broken and...

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  Stolen Valor Fallout: Veteran Says Bill Sponsor Withheld Proclamation Honoring His Father

  Oct 31, 202518 minS0

  <p>The Master Sergeant Orlando Dona Valor Act, better known as Arizona’s Stolen Valor Bill, was one of the flagship pieces of legislation from the last session. If you were in Arizona, you saw the headlines. The bipartisan measure cracked down on impersonating veterans for personal or financial gain, and it carried a powerful name: Master Sergeant Orlando Dona, a U.S. Air Force veteran who passed away in June 2024 at age 91.</p><p>As journalist Rachel Alexander reported on January 14, 2025, the bill was introduced by Rep. Walt Blackman (R-Snowflake) and named in honor of Dona’s late father. </p><p...

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  Conversation with Ajay Bruno and Rachel Alexander: Politics, Media, and the Fight for 2026

  Oct 6, 202549 minS0

  <p>Legacy media is losing its grip, newspapers are shuddering and independent voices are rising from digital platforms. State 48 News sat down with two veterans who have navigated both politics and media from the inside. The conversation, hosted by Christy Kelly, explored what it really takes to build a career in political communication today—and whether journalism is still worth the fight.</p><p>Rachel Alexander is a seasoned conservative journalist, attorney, and editor who has spent over two decades at the crossroads of law, media, and politics. She is the founder and editor of Intellectual Conservative, a publication she la...

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