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Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) February 22, 2026

This week on Politics Unplugged, former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson is now the chair of the Arizona Independent Party. He talks about bipartisan efforts to force his party to change its name. Then, consultants Stacy Pearson and Barrett Marson discuss Senator Mark Kelly’s chances of becoming president and the battle between County Recorder Justin Heap and the Board of Supervisors. 00:00 Tonight’s Headlines: Independent Party Name Fight, Mark Kelly 2028 & Maricopa Recorder Drama 00:37 Meet Paul Johnson: Why No Labels Rebranded to the Arizona Independent Party 02:19 Is It ‘Confusing’ on Purpose? The Debate Over ‘Independent’ vs ‘Party Not Designated’ 03:41 How the Party Plans to Compete: Ballot Access, Signature Rules & ‘Duopoly’ Critique 05:25 SB1609 & the Lawsuits: Will They Be Forced to Change the Name Again? 07:14 Why a ‘Non-Ideological’ Party? Fixing Primaries and Bringing Independents Back In 08:31 Independent Candidates for Governor: Paul Johnson’s Endorsement and Pitch for Hugh Lidle 10:11 Weekly Political Roundup: Kelly 2028, Hobbs MIA, Chaplain Quits, Heap Testifies, Pot-Smell Bill 11:32 Panel on Mark Kelly’s Presidential Buzz: Money, Media, and the 2028 Path 14:51 Panel Reacts to the Arizona Independent Party Controversy 17:16 Back from Break: Justin Heap vs. Maricopa Supervisors—What Happens Next for Elections? 20:09 Congress Race Shakeup: Rep. Chaplain Quits Legislature & AZ-?? Outlook 22:44 Marijuana Smoke as a ‘Criminal Nuisance’? Legal Questions and Political Fallout 23:36 Final Wrap: That’s a Week on Politics Unplugged #IndependentParty #ArizonaElections #PoliticsUnplugged #News #Arizona