Monthly Archives: December 2025

Oligarchy – Podcast December 7, 2025

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The United States Of Oligarchy. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome frequent contributor Mik Jordahl to discuss oligarchy. Jordahl begins by offering a definition of oligarchy which he says means “rule by the few” in which political power is concentrated … Continue reading →

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Jordahl Interview – Podcast November 30, 2025

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Woke, Cancel Culture And Tribalism. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome back Mik Jordahl to discuss the concept of Woke. Williamson begins by noting that Woke began when the great blues singer Huddie William Ledbetter (aka Lead Belly) used the … Continue reading →

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Raheb Interview – Podcast November 23, 2025

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Theology Of Liberation. Steve Williamson welcomes theologian Dr. Mitri Raheb, former pastor of the Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem and founder and president of Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. Raheb combines liberation theology with political action. He says, “The … Continue reading →

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Failures of the Democratic Party – Podcast November 16, 2025

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Reimagining The Future Of The Democratic Party. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland and Gary LaMaster break down what they believe are the Democratic Party’s failings that have allowed MAGA to destroy our government and put us on the path to dictatorship. … Continue reading →

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