Politics Unplugged Podcast: Stacy Pearson

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Democratic strategist Stacy Pearson returns to talk about infighting in the party and the best dive bar in Phoenix. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the NFL draft and the future of the Suns.

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