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Amanda Luberto

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Podcast Producer and Host at The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast

Podcast producer for @azcentral. One-half of @blindspotters. Member of @phxcritics. Coyotes hockey griever. 5% human girl, 95% caffeinated beverage. She/her.

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  • 2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Amanda Luberto

    Arizona's wine regions are some of the most up-and-coming in the country. In May, Wine Enthusiast named Sonoita, Arizona, as one of the five regions vying to become the next Napa Valley. Its cooler temperatures and other activities like hiking and horseback riding — along with its excellent wineries, of course — is what landed it on the list. Sonoita is one of three American Viticultural Areas in the state, and due to their higher elevation, they make excellent locations in the desert to grow wine.

  • 3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Amanda Luberto

    After years of back-and-forth drama, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced in May that she would not submit any more agency director nominations to the state Senate for confirmation. She blamed what she called the "circus" environment for vetting her nominees. "I'm quite frankly done with Jake Hoffman and his agenda," the governor said in early May.

  • 3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Amanda Luberto

    The Arizona Republic and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. Dozens of Arizona chefs, bars and restaurants have been nominated for a James Beard Award at this point. Receiving it is still one of the highest honors in the food world, but seeing Arizona on the list of nominees is no longer a big shock. Pretty much everyone can tell you their favorite spot around town to dine.

  • 3 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Amanda Luberto

    Dozens of Arizona chefs, bars and restaurants have been nominated for a James Beard Award at this point. Receiving it is still one of the highest honors in the food world, but seeing Arizona on the list of nominees is no longer a big shock. Pretty much everyone can tell you their favorite spot around town to dine. Sometimes it’s the newer classics like First & Last or Valentine that have gotten a lot of attention for their excellent yet comforting meals.

  • 1 month ago | yahoo.com | Amanda Luberto

    The public has broadly moved on from then-President Joe Biden's win over Donald Trump in 2020, but there is a major exception to that in Arizona. Kari Lake, a member of Trump's current administration, still spends time denouncing the results, but the state's Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes is more focused on the Republicans who tried to help sidestep Arizona's certified election results.

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Amanda Luberto
Amanda Luberto @amandaluberto
11 Jun 25

RT @JenAFifield: ‼️Have you lived in Maricopa County for a long time? You might get a letter in the mail soon asking you to prove your citi…

Amanda Luberto
Amanda Luberto @amandaluberto
11 Jun 25

It's been 10 years since SCOTUS ruled to legalize same-sex marriage in America. Arizona did it 8 months before. But the future of marriage equality is uncertain. The Gaggle talks about the road to legalization and what's ahead: https://t.co/wCF2VTB8bO

Amanda Luberto
Amanda Luberto @amandaluberto
11 Jun 25

RT @AP: BREAKING: Brian Wilson, visionary leader of the Beach Boys and a giant of modern music, dies at 82. https://t.co/G61SyrDY7E