Author Archives: Gary LaMaster

Evans Interview – Podcast June 19, 2023

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Celebrating Our Second Independence Day. Karen McClelland welcomes Coral Evans, former Flagstaff Mayor, legislative candidate and current Northern Arizona Director for U.S. Senator Kelly on our newest federal holiday – Juneteenth. Evans begins by saying, “Juneteenth is a holiday I … Continue reading →

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Jablow Interview – Podcast June 12, 2023

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Making City Government Work. Steve Williamson welcomes Scott Jablow, Mayor of Sedona, to discuss the latest issues and developments in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. They begin by talking about problems caused by OHVs (Off Highway Vehicles). The … Continue reading →

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Post Interview – Podcast June 5, 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Arizona Legislature’s Anti-Democratic Gamesmanship. Steve and Karen welcome Dianne Post back to the show. Post is an attorney currently working with the AZ Secular Coalition. The discussion regards the unusual reconvening of the AZ legislature from vacation following its passage … Continue reading →

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Podcast May 29, 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Assessing GOP Presidential Candidates For 2024. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland and Gary LaMaster analyze the GOP candidates who have announced their run for president against the Democratic incumbent Joe Biden. In many ways, it’s a rogue’s list headed by twice … Continue reading →

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Epstein Interview – Podcast May 22, 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Good News And Bad News From The Arizona State Capitol. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Senator Mitzy Epstein, minority leader of AZ State Senate, to report on this year’s legislative session. Epstein begins by detailing the nearly $18 billion … Continue reading →

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Riemer Interview – Podcast May 15, 2023

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

How Climate Change Impacts Populations In Different Ways. Karen McClelland welcomes Northern Arizona University professor, Frankie Riemer, to discuss the climate crisis and how it relates to many of the other issues we face. Riemer says, “I think that what’s … Continue reading →

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Neiberg, Thearle Interview – Podcast May 8, 2023

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Addressing The Growing Epidemic Of Gun Violence. Guest host and Democratic Perspective contributor Stephen Hanks welcomes gun safety activists, Teresa Neiberg of Moms Demand Action and Marie Thearle of Everytown For Gun Safety, to discuss possible solutions to the growing … Continue reading →

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Hanks, Liggett, Riemer Interview – Podcast May 1, 2023

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Abortion In The Aftermath Of Dobbs: What Comes Next? Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Stephen Hanks, Jodi Liggett, and Frankie Riemer to discuss the latest political ramifications of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v Jackson decision overturning Roe v Wade. … Continue reading →

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Coyne, Sovich, Williams Interview – Podcast April 24, 2023

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

An Art Event That Can Entertain, Teach And Inspire. Steve and Karen welcome visual artists Mike Coyne, Sheena Sovich and Rob Williams to discuss the upcoming Open Studios event in Sedona and the Verde Valley this coming Friday, Saturday and … Continue reading →

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Westbrook Interview – Podcast April 17, 2023

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

The Latest Targets Of GOP Culture War. Steve and Karen welcome Brianna Westbrook, VP of the Arizona Democratic Party, to discuss political strategies and the GOP’s attack on transgender Americans which is designed to excite the party’s white “Christian” nationalist … Continue reading →

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