Monthly Archives: August 2023

Susskind Interview – Podcast August 28, 2023

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Rightwing Assault On Israeli Courts And Democracy. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Hadar Susskind, President and CEO of Americans for Peace Now. When asked about the two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, he replies, “I’ll tell you this: It’s … Continue reading →

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Rothchild Interview – Podcast August 21, 2023

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Israel’s On-going Apartheid Of Palestinians. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Alice Rothchild who just returned from Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank to help us understand the latest developments in the area. Rothchild is a retired OB-GYN turned documentary … Continue reading →

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Habern Interview – Podcast August 14, 2023

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

The First Rule Of Politics Is Simply Showing Up. Karen McClelland welcomes Llama Habern, Precinct Leader and Field Organizer for the Yavapai County Democratic Party. It’s been said that politics is not a spectator sport – that if you care … Continue reading →

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Deardon Interview – Podcast August 7, 2023

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Reflecting On 50 Years In Public Education. Karen McClelland welcomes Dennis Deardon, former superintendent of Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District, who recently retired after nearly 50 years in education. He says, “The political landscape has certainly changed in the … Continue reading →

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Bidenomics – Podcast July 31, 2023

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Rebuilding The Economy From the Middle Out And Bottom Up. Steve Williamson and Gary LaMaster examine the enormous success of the Biden-Harris administration in rescuing the United States economy from the chaos caused by the pandemic and the Trump administration. … Continue reading →

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