Monthly Archives: July 2013

Stephen M. Walt Interview — Podcast July 29, 2013

American Foreign Policy in the Middle East: What Are the Prospects for Success? Democratic Perspective’s co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson interview Stephen M. Walt, professor of international affairs at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government about U.S. Foreign Policy and … Continue reading

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Immigration Nation.

On July 22, 2013, Democratic Perspective took on the politically-charged subject of immigration policy and Senate Bill 744, the Immigration Reform Bill that recently passed the US Senate. It seems almost everybody has an opinion about immigration. But many lack … Continue reading

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Immigration Reform and Senate Bill S744 — Podcast July 22, 2013

Immigration Therapy: U.S. Senate Bill S744 and the Prospects for Genuine Immigration Reform. Gary LaMaster joins Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson to discuss what we mean when we say immigration reform,  why it’s crucial to the future of the U.S. economy … Continue reading

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This Explains Everything.

Ever wonder why conservatives often seem to vote against their self-interest? Why people who are struggling financially vote to protect the wealthy? Why conservatives dislike government programs even though they benefit from them? Why the wealthy and the powerful believe … Continue reading

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Corey Robin Interview — Podcast July 15, 2013

What Conservatives Want, and Why They Want it: Corey Robin, Associate Professor of Political Science at Brooklyn College and the CUNY Graduate Center, talks to Democratic Perspective’s Steve Williamson and Bill Timberman about the thinking that led to his 2011 book, The Reactionary Mind: … Continue reading

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Genetically Modified Organisms: Benefit or Threat? — Podcast July 8, 2013

What Do We Really Know About Genetically Modified Organisms? Democratic Perspective’s Mike Cosentino and Gary LaMaster discuss the latest scientific, economic, and political implications of the increasing use of genetically modified plants, animals and microorganisms, as well as what we know so … Continue reading

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Our Genetically Modified Planet.

GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) crops and foods are becoming one of the most important controversies of our time. Are we creating a better and more stable food supply to better feed the world? Or are we poisoning ourselves and eliminating … Continue reading

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The IRS And The Tea Party: Another “Scandal” Manufactured By Conservatives.

On July 1, 2013, Democratic Perspective examined the so-called “scandal” involving the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) and conservative groups seeking non-profit status. Although, there have been many claims by Republicans – most notably, Darrell Issa – that the Obama administration … Continue reading

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Darrell Issa’s Phony Scandal du Jour — Podcast July 1, 2013

IRS Targeting of Conservative 501(c)4 Groups: Much Ado About Very Little. Gary LaMaster joins Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson with the lowdown on Darrell Issa and the Republican Party’s latest phony scandal. Was the IRS really targeting only Republican Super PACs? … Continue reading

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