Author Archives: Gary LaMaster

Garrison Interview – Podcast March 9, 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

“Billionaires Buying Out Millionaires.” Co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino welcome Randy Garrison of the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors back to the show. Garrison is the Republican incumbent who is being challenged in the coming election by Democratic candidate, … Continue reading →

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Lenze Interview – Podcast March 2, 2020

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Power Politics, Religion And Economic Exploitation In The Middle East.  Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino welcome Paul Lenze back to the program to discuss current events in the Middle East. Lenze is a professor of Politics and International Affairs at … Continue reading →

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Gehlert, Ariola Interview – Podcast February 24, 2020

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Mike Cosentino’s Magical Tour Of Old Town Cottonwood. Mike, Steve and Klaus welcome George Gehlert and Jim Ariola to discuss the transformation of Old Town Cottonwood, Arizona. Once known as the “Biggest Little Town In Arizona,” it began as a … Continue reading →

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O’Brien, Kinsella Interview – February 17, 2020

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Supporting Equality. Steve, Mike and Klaus welcome Kathy Kinsella and J.J. O’Brien of PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians And Gays), a group that supports LGBTQ rights. The organization was founded in 1973 by the mother of a young … Continue reading →

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Munro Interview – Podcast February 10, 2020

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Class Action Lawsuits – A Necessary Remedy.  Steve, Mike and Klaus welcome Greg Munro, retired law professor and interim dean of the University of Montana Law School to discuss class action lawsuits. Munro begins by stating, “Class action is one … Continue reading →

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Burdick Interview – Podcast February 3, 2020

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Turning State Legislatures Blue. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Klaus von Stutterheim welcome Natalie Burdick co-chair for the Sister District Project in San Francisco. She begins by explaining that Sister District was started by five women, mostly as a … Continue reading →

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Babbott Interview – Podcast January 27, 2020

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Are Ideas More Important Than Ideologies? That’s the question posed by Art Babbott who is campaigning to represent LD-6 in the Arizona Legislature with the support of Steve Segner, owner of Sedona’s El Portal Hotel. They and the show’s hosts … Continue reading →

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Singal Interview – Podcast January 20, 2020

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Analyzing The Democratic Presidential Race. After a few words about the importance of Martin Luther King Day, Democratic Perspective welcomes author and history professor Daniel J. Singal back to the show. Singal begins by reminding listeners of his earlier predictions … Continue reading →

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Evans Interview – Podcast January 13, 2020

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

“I’m not trying to be a politician. I’m trying to be a statesman.” Democratic Perspective welcomes Coral Evans, Flagstaff mayor and LD6 candidate for the Arizona House. When asked why she’s running for the legislature, she responds, “I believe that … Continue reading →

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Navidad Interview – Podcast January 8, 2020

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Protecting Civil Liberties In Arizona And The US . Klaus von Stutterheim, Mik Jordahl and Kat Ginzel discuss civil rights issues with Alesandra Navidad of the Arizona ACLU. Though the show was recorded in December, we were unable to broadcast … Continue reading →

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