Category Archives: Education

Segner Interview – Podcast September 23, 2019

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Political Issues From A Business Viewpoint. Co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino welcome businessman, hotelier, activist and Democratic Perspective contributor Steve Segner to discuss a variety of questions and issues ranging from international trade to housing in Sedona. Why has … Continue reading →

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French Interview – Podcast July 1, 2019

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Reporting For Duty In The Arizona Senate. Democratic Perspective welcomes Felicia French, retired Army Colonel, Afghan War veteran, medical evacuation helicopter pilot, registered nurse and, now candidate for AZ State Senate from LD-6. French believes her public service has prepared … Continue reading →

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Babbott Interview – Podcast June 17, 2019

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Can An Independent Win In Arizona? Democratic Perspective co-hosts, Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino, welcome Art Babbott who is running to represent LD 6 in the Arizona State Legislature. As an independent, he’s aware of the difficult task he’s facing … Continue reading →

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Putzova Interview – Podcast June 3, 2019

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

People First. Democratic Perspective welcomes Eva Putzova, a progressive Democrat running for Congress. Originally from Slovakia, and having become a US citizen, she talks about the big issues of the day – everything from health care, climate change, education, immigration, … Continue reading →

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McClelland, Deardon Interview – Podcast May 27, 2019

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Providing Quality Education In A Challenging Environment. Democratic Perspective welcomes Karen McClelland, the longest-serving member of the Sedona-Oak Creek Unified School Board, and Dennis Deardon, the school district’s new superintendent. Along with co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson, they discuss … Continue reading →

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Chevalier Interview – Podcast April 22, 2019

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

The Future Of Yavapai College In The Verde Valley. Democratic Perspective, once again, takes up the disparity in post-secondary education opportunities between the east and west sides of Yavapai County by welcoming Paul Chevalier, Verde Valley representative of the Yavapai … Continue reading →

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Nair Interview – Podcast April 1, 2019

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Trying To Make Sense Of Violence. Democratic Perspective hosts Steve Williamson, Mike Cosentino and Klaus von Stutterhem welcome professor Sheila Nair from Northern Arizona University. An expert on Southeast Asia, she has studied the effects of the genocide in Cambodia … Continue reading →

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Kinsella, Ploog, Nichols Interviews – Podcast January 14, 2019

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Marching for Change. Mike Cosentino welcomes Kathy Kinsella and Holli Ploog to discuss the 3rd Annual Women’s March and the changes they hope to create. Since last year’s Women’s March, much has changed. For example, women have been elected to … Continue reading →

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Abboud and Kinsella Interviews – Podcast October 29, 2018

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

Good Choices Are All Over The Ballot In Arizona. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino welcome Deedra Abboud and Kathy Kinsella to discuss the candidates and ballot initiatives for the upcoming midterm election. Deedra, you may remember, was … Continue reading →

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O’Halleran Interview – Podcast October 15, 2018

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

Problem-Solving In Congress. Democratic Perspective co-hosts, Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino, welcome Congressman Tom O’Halleran to address the issues he faces as representative for Arizona’s CD-1. A member of the House’s Problem Solvers’ Caucus comprised of 24 Democrats and 24 … Continue reading →

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