Scarp & Friends

How do we finally address the homelessness crisis? It's increased by 40 percent in Arizona in just the past 5 years. We talked with Devon Kurtz from the Cicero Institute, who has experience on the issue all across the country. The solutions are ones Arizonans largely agree on, now we just need action.

It definitely is NOT as easy as 1-2-3…. Scarp is joined by two veterans of the Prop 123 debate for a discussion of how this complicated education policy came to be and what should happen next.

Is a Democratic primary for Arizona Governor in the making for 2026? We riff on that and so much more as Scarp and his friends just can't get enough of political gossip.

What does the election mean for business and our economy? We sit down with one of our BEST friends — Arizona Chamber Of Commerce CEO Danny Seiden for some straight talk about what to expect in the New Year from our federal level on down to our local economy.

Scarp and Friends is back! And just in time to touch on all the hot topics in the aftermath of the 2024 election. From President Trump's historic victory, to how this all played out on the ground, we dive in.

Eight years ago, then Treasurer Doug Ducey, former CEO of Cold Stone and Arizona State University alum, stood and declared that together, with the support of his family, friends, colleagues, and fellow Arizonans, he would run for the Office of the Arizona Governor with the singular focus of providing every Arizonan with more opportunities. As Arizona's Governor for tough times, Doug Ducey inherited a one billion dollar budget deficit as the economy was still recovering from the great recession. And he helped Arizona persevere through an unprecedented global pandemic. But today, the Governor faces his biggest challenge yet – a podcast interview with Scarp. Listen in as the two great friends discuss his time on the 9th floor and his legacy of service. To learn more about Governor Ducey's accomplishments throughout his eight-year governorship, visit theduceyyears.com.

Scarp and his good friend, statistical genius Landon Wall, travel to a parallel universe where the theoretical can become reality – the world of polling. They discuss an innovative new polling method and what today's numbers tell us about the upcoming midterm elections. Scarp is also joined by producer Blake Wilson, to break down subtle yet outside-the-box political strategies and the future outlook of Arizona's political climate.

In a kickass episode of Scarp and Friends, Scarp interviews a kickass woman – unmatched policy expert, Katie Ratlief, current Deputy Chief of Staff at the Office of the Arizona Governor, who recently announced that she will be the new Executive Director of the Common Sense Institute – Arizona's leading nonpartisan free enterprise research group – effective in January 2023. They dig into her new job, this past legislative session, and how Scarp screams when scared.Also, Scarp gives a full breakdown on the drama surrounding Arizona's school choice legislation and the current political climate.

To debate or not debate? That is the question that Scarp discusses in his latest podcast. In this episode, Scarp discusses key insights from the upcoming Arizona gubernatorial election and other issues impacting the midterm elections. Then, he talks (and debates) with a good friend, Democrat State Senator Sean Bowie, to discuss life at the legislature, keys to campaigning, K-12 education and addressing Arizona's housing crisis.

Arizona Gubernatorial candidates, Katie Hobbs and Kari Lake, took the stage at the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry Gubernatorial Forum, for the first (and perhaps only) time as the General Election fast approaches.On a special edition of Scarp and Friends, Scarp recaps the event minutes after its conclusion with one of his best friends, the event moderator, Danny Seiden, President and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce.Tune in for a behind the scenes look at the forum and the key takeaways from the night.

Scarp has adopted a new motto – don't be boring. And in this episode it is anything but. Scarp invites two renowned investigative journalists – Rachel Liengang and Hank Stephenson but we are the one's asking the questions. And they lay it all out on the line. Listen for an exclusive inside scoop on what it's like to be a member of the modern day media and why Hank was kicked out of the Arizona Capitol.

Scarp talks about food. But don't let thematic simplicity fool you. Scarp and his friends use favorite restaurants, insensitive taco comments, business lunch, and a bottle of vodka to discuss important topics like family history, cultural competency, and diversity. Listen in for an exclusive interview with honorable public service and prominent businessman – Arizona Restaurant Association President/CEO Steve Chucri — and a roundtable discussion with legendary political PR service experts. Lots of information is shared – perhaps too much…

Fireworks explode when Scarp's second favorite group of friends get together to discuss the news of the week including Gavin Newsom's Montana R&R time, the Dallas Cowboys, and 4th of July celebrations. Then, Scarp welcomes renowned Arizona economist, Glenn Farley, to discuss prime rib…and the possibilities of an impending recession.

We're turning on the mics! In a jam-packed first episode, Daniel “Scarp” Scarpinato is joined by good friend, Governor Jan Brewer, to discuss her outstanding career and life experiences. Then, Scarp is joined by a few friends and a former frenemy to discuss the impacts Roe v Wade being overturned will have on the 2022 midterm elections, a possible Howard Stern Presidential bid and the possible political implications of Elmo receiving the COVID vaccine.

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