First, Arizona legalized medical marijuana in 2010. Then came a failed attempt to legalize recreational marijuana in 2016. Now, those in the state's marijuana industry are giddy at the thought of the future. Why?

Political insiders don't think Gov. Doug Ducey will fundraise or campaign against recreational marijuana legalization in 2020 like he did in 2016. Plus, he recently signed a bill cutting the cost of a medical-marijuana card in half, greatly benefiting medical marijuana users.

The political shifts, combined with softening public sentiment toward marijuana usage, point to a 2020 political season ripe for legalizing recreational marijuana in Arizona.

Want to know more? Find out with this week's episode of The Gaggle, an Arizona politics podcast from The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com.

In this episode you'll hear:

How marijuana legalization would differ if it happens as an initiative or as a bill.

Which Arizona political figures are changing their messaging on marijuana and why.

How medical-marijuana insiders feel about recreational marijuana legalization.

Why the state isn't using money it collects from taxes and fees associated with medical marijuana.

About the powerful and booming economy of Arizona marijuana businesses.

The best way to listen is to subscribe to The Gaggle on your favorite podcast app, but you can also stream the full episode below.