Category Archives: Financial Crisis

Getting Real About Russia.

April 22, 2013, Democratic Perspective hosted Pat Willerton, associate professor of political science at the University of Arizona. Willerton’s focus is on Russian culture and politics, having spent a great deal of time in the country before and after the collapse … Continue reading

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The Real Victims Of The Fiscal Cliff.

Since Tea Party Republicans led our nation to a fiscal cliff in 2011 by refusing to raise the debt ceiling without lowering the deficit, our economy has been held hostage. Unable to agree on budget negotiations, Congress instituted sequestration cuts … Continue reading

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James B. Steele Interview — Podcast September 24, 2012

The Betrayal of the American Dream: An Interview with James B. Steele. Democratic Perspective c0-hosts Mike Cosentino and Gary LaMaster, interview Vanity Fair reporter and Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist James B. Steele about his new book, The Betrayal of the American … Continue reading

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The Real Solyndra Story — Podcast September 17, 2012

The Real Solyndra Story: Why Republican Opposition to Government Loan Guarantees Is a Threat to America’s Future. Bill Timberman, from the Editorial Board of Democratic Perspective, joins co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson to discuss the Solyndra bankruptcy, the economics of … Continue reading

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The History Of Our Economy And How To Fix It.

Democratic Perspective was again fortunate to host Thomas Palley, economist, author and Schwartz Economic Growth Fellow at the New America Foundation. Asked to comment on the issues confronting the US economy, Palley responded, “The argument that I’m making in my … Continue reading

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Of Regulation, Risk, Deficits And Austerity.

Democratic Perspective is fortunate to have an outstanding economist in our ranks.  Chuck Williamson is a member of Verde Valley Independent Democrats and the brother of co-host, Stephen Williamson.  He spent his career in the banking industry, much of it as Chief Investment … Continue reading

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Chuck Williamson Interview — Podcast June 25, 2012

Banking and the Financial Crisis: Democratic Perspective’s co-hosts, Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson, interview one of our own. Chuck Williamson, Steve’s brother, and retired Chief Investment Officer of First Interstate Bank (now part of Wells Fargo), offers some critical insights into banking and … Continue reading

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From Financial Crisis To Stagnation.

Democratic Perspective had the opportunity to interview Thomas Palley, PhD about his new book, From Financial Crisis to Stagnation, The Destruction of Shared Prosperity and the Role of Economics. Palley received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Oxford University in … Continue reading

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Thomas Palley Interview — Podcast June 18, 2012

From Financial Crisis to Stagnation: How We Got into This Mess, and What We Need To Do To Get Out of It: Democratic Perspective’s co-hosts, Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson, talk to Thomas Palley about his new book, From Financial Crisis … Continue reading

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