Monthly Archives: August 2021

Deardon, White Interview – Podcast August 30, 2021

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

A Master Class On Sedona And Arizona Schools. Guest host Karen McClelland, a former school board member, is joined in the studio by Sedona-Oak Creek School District Superintendent Dennis Deardon and Sedona Red Rock High Junior, Hunter White. Faced with … Continue reading →

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Gunnigle Interview – Podcast August 23, 2021

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

Holding Police Accountable. As the next in our eight-part of our series on criminal justice, Hava welcomes attorney Julie Gunnigle to discuss the DOJ investigation of the Phoenix Police Department and a variety of other civil rights issues. Gunnigle begins … Continue reading →

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Hoffman, Constabile Interview – Podcast, August 16, 2021

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

All Things Elections. Guest host Kathy Kinsella welcomes Yavapai County Recorder, Leslie Hoffman, and Elections Director, Lynn Constabile, to discuss election procedures and election security in Arizona. In a few minutes, these experienced professionals explain everything you need to know … Continue reading →

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Michaels Interview – Podcast August 9, 2021

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

The Importance Of Stewardship. Democratic Perspective co-host Hava welcomes Donna Michaels to discuss her first six months in office as a Yavapai County supervisor. She begins by noting that stewardship is the key to a healthy community. To that end, … Continue reading →

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Goodwin Interview – Podcast August 2, 2021

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

Philosophy And Climate Change. Filling in for Steve and Hava, Holli Ploog welcomes Matthew Goodwin, PhD to the show. Goodwin is a professor at Northern Arizona University, founder of Sedona Philosophy and an activist for addressing the climate crisis. He … Continue reading →

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