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Kaely Monahan

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As seen in: AZCentral | The Arizona Republic, The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast, MSN, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, Chicago Sun-Times, Detroit Free Press, Yahoo, Austin American-Statesman, Palm Beach Post and
Covers:  Arizona topics of all kinds.
Doesn't Cover: Non-Arizona related stories. Pitches that don't fit with my podcasts.
Award-winning Podcast Producer @azcentral | Reviewer of movies | Cat enthusiast | Cactus junkie | Just a desert queen looking for A/C.

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Kaely Monahan’s Biography

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Kaely is an audio producer for Valley 101 and The Gaggle podcasts. An Arizona native, growing up in the East Valley gave her an intimate familiarity with the Valley of the Sun. Her curiosity about history and people leads her to seek out overlooked and unusual stories. She also has a streak of passion for science stories. Kaely earned her BA in Classical Studies from the University of Arizona and then went on to complete her MA in International Journalism with distinction from City University L…

Kaely Monahan’s Journalist Portfolio

Kaely Monahan | Audio Producer | Journalist

Kaely Monahan | Audio Producer | Journalist

Kaely Monahan is an audio producer with more than 10 years experience in radio and podcasting. In addition to…

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Kaely Monahan | The Arizona Republic

Kaely Monahan | The Arizona Republic

Kaely is an audio producer for Valley 101 and The Gaggle podcasts. An Arizona native, growing up in the East …

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Articles

Yes, you need to prove your citizenship to vote in Arizona. Everything to know Original

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By Kaely Monahan Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
It goes without saying: You must be a U.S. citizen to vote in U.S. elections. Even so, the idea of proving your citizenship has been hotly contested. Proponents say it's crucial to prevent non-citizens from voting in U.S. elections. Opponents say that this creates roadblocks that disenfranchise voters. In Arizona, the Legislature sought to reinstate a state law requiring residents to provide proof of citizenship to register to vote.
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4 key Arizona races on your 2024 ballot that you really shouldn't ignore Original

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By Kaely Monahan Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
The general election is Nov. 5, and the presidential race is gaining the most attention. However, for Arizonans, there are some really important races down your ballot that you don't want to skip over. In Maricopa County, in particular, there are four races worth your attention: Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, a Republican, lost his reelection bid in July. His office administers the county’s elections, and the winner will effectively run the 2026 elections in Arizona’s most populous county.
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Will the Great Bend of the Gila be Arizona's next national monument? Original

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By Kaely Monahan Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
Drive about 45 minutes southwest of the Phoenix Valley, and you will reach an expanse of the Sonoran desert with a long, rich history. The Gila River runs through this area, which was once lush with flora and fauna. Now, with the river dammed up, the water doesn't always flow. Nonetheless, the region is still home to an abundance of people, wildlife and historical treasures. These three aspects are what locals, archaeologists, and biologists hope to preserve as a national monument.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I worked at CBS News in London as a digital intern and as a freelance writer for Everything Theatre, also in London.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes I have. But not in any professional capacity. We had one when I was growing up!

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Emailed pitches work fine, but I want them to be tailored to the podcasts I produced. No random pitches please.

Awards

Arizona Newspaper Association

2023 - Podcast

The Republic's podcasts won first place for producer Kaely Monahan's episode on Arizona's independent voters on The Gaggle.

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Scripps Howard Award

2022 - Podcast

The Arizona Republic's yearlong coverage of challenges to 2020 election results was recognized Sunday with one of journalism's top honors. The news organization's staff received the Scripps Howard Award for distinguished service to the First Amendment. Republic journalists covered election night protests, partisan lawsuits, infighting among state and county Republican elected officials and a discredited recount of Maricopa County ballots. The news organization also fought for public access to the recount and went to court to demand public records about who was involved and who was paying for the recount. The coverage was capped by the five-part series "Democracy in Doubt," led by reporters Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, Ronald J. Hansen and Jen Fifield. The series detailed the pressure tactics used by former President Trump and his allies to try to flip Joe Biden's win in Arizona in Trump's favor. Kaely Monahan co-led the podcast production for this series. https://scripps.com/fund/news/scripps-howard-foundation-announces-winners-of-69th-scripps-howard-awards/

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