Author Archives: Gary LaMaster

Chevalier Interview – Podcast April 22, 2019

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

The Future Of Yavapai College In The Verde Valley. Democratic Perspective, once again, takes up the disparity in post-secondary education opportunities between the east and west sides of Yavapai County by welcoming Paul Chevalier, Verde Valley representative of the Yavapai … Continue reading →

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Podcast April 15, 2019

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Countering Trump’s Hate. The Need For Democrats To Bring Voters Together. The Democratic Perspective crew looks ahead at the 2020 presidential campaign and the need for Democrats to pull together. They note that Trump has been so divisive, it’s more … Continue reading →

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Lamb Interview – Podcast April 8, 2019

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Murdered And Missing Native American Women: Unsolved, Unreported and Ignored. The Democratic Perspective hosts welcome Brianna Lamb of the University of Montana. A member of the Nez Perce nation from Missoula, she is a domestic abuse survivor and a major … Continue reading →

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Nair Interview – Podcast April 1, 2019

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Trying To Make Sense Of Violence. Democratic Perspective hosts Steve Williamson, Mike Cosentino and Klaus von Stutterhem welcome professor Sheila Nair from Northern Arizona University. An expert on Southeast Asia, she has studied the effects of the genocide in Cambodia … Continue reading →

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Hake Interview – Podcast March 25, 2019

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

The Economics Of Addressing Climate Change. After briefly discussing the Barr report, Democratic Perspective hosts, Steve Williamson and Klaus von Stutterheim discuss renewable energy with John Hake, a retired business investor and software executive. With his background, Hake is able … Continue reading →

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Podcast – March 18, 2019

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Addressing The Rise Of White Nationalism. Following the mass shooting at two mosques in New Zealand, Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino, along with regular contributors Klaus von Stutterheim and Gary LaMaster, discuss the wave of Islamaphobia and … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Civil Society, Cultural Change, Cultural Diversity, Domestic Extremism, Domestic Terrorism, Government, Gun Control, Immigration, International Terrorism, Mass Shootings, National Politics, Political Polarization, Racial Discrimination, Racism, Social Media | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Podcast – March 18, 2019

Goodwin Interview – Podcast March 11, 2019

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Ethics And Climate Change. Democratic Perspective co-hosts, Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino, welcome Professor Matt Goodwin, a philosophy professor at Northern Arizona University, to discuss environmental ethics and climate change. Goodwin begins by explaining the traditional view of ethics in … Continue reading →

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Podcast – March 4, 2019

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Trump, Social Democracy, AOC and the Green New Deal. Democratic Perspective regulars Mike Cosentino, Klaus von Stutterheim and Gary LaMaster begin by discussing Michael Cohen’s testimony, the North Korea summit and the political horror show otherwise known as CPAC. The … Continue reading →

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Dan Singal Interview – Podcast February 25, 2019

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

A Look At Democratic Candidates For President. The hosts welcome Dan Singal, PhD to discuss the announced and unannounced Democratic candidates for president. The long-time party insider stresses the importance of selecting the most electable candidate in order to hold … Continue reading →

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Podcast – February 18, 2019

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

The Next Bold Step Toward Fascism?  On President’s Day, the Democratic Perspective hosts and contributors examine Trump’s attempted power grab and effort to usurp the fiduciary responsibility of Congress by declaring a national emergency to build a wall on our southern … Continue reading →

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