Author Archives: William Timberman

Frank Camacho Interview — Podcast February 18, 2013

Posted on February 20, 2013 by William Timberman

Arizona’s State Legislature: “The Meth Lab of Democracy.”  In a wide-ranging interview with Democratic Perspective, Frank Camacho, Communications Director of the Arizona Democratic Party, talks about partisan maneuvering in the Arizona State Legislature, where the Republican majority is currently blocking hearings on … Continue reading →

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Lies, Distortions, and Conspiracy Theories: the Impact on Politics and Civil Society — Podcast February 11, 2013

Posted on February 13, 2013 by William Timberman

Lies, Distortions, and Conspiracy Theories: What They Really Cost Us. Gary LaMaster joins Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson to analyze the systematic lying that undermines democratic decision-making, open public policy debates, and the trust which is fundamental to … Continue reading →

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Who Owns Our Political Future? — Podcast February 4, 2013

Posted on February 6, 2013 by William Timberman

Who Owns Our Political Future? What the Demographic Trends Tell Us: We’ve heard a lot in recent years about John B. Judis and Ruy Teixera’s 2002 book, The Emerging Democratic Majority, and Karl Rove’s 2003 claim to have created a Permanent Republican Majority, but even … Continue reading →

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Juan Cole Interview — Podcast January 28, 2013

Posted on January 29, 2013 by William Timberman

Egypt Today: Juan Cole, Richard P. Mitchell Collegiate Professor of History at the University of Michigan, expert on Middle Eastern affairs, and author of the widely read and influential blog Informed Comment, talks with Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson about … Continue reading →

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Fred DuVal Interview — Podcast January 21, 2013

Posted on January 22, 2013 by William Timberman

What Arizona’s Future Demands: Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Gary LaMaster interview prominent Arizona Democrat, and potential candidate for Governor in 2014, Fred DuVal, about what we need to secure Arizona’s place as a 21st Century leader in economic development and … Continue reading →

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Michael L. “Mikey” Weinstein Interview — Podcast January 14, 2013

Posted on January 16, 2013 by William Timberman

Christian Fundamentalism in U.S. Military Academies: Is It a Threat To Our National Security? Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Gary LaMaster talk to Michael “Mikey” Weinstein, founder of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation about the growing influence of Christian fundamentalists … Continue reading →

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Mass Shootings and Gun Control — Podcast January 7, 2013

Posted on January 9, 2013 by William Timberman

Gun Control: Will It Ever Be Possible? In the wake of the Newtown massacre, Gary LaMaster and Bill Timberman join Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson for a discussion of the rise in mass shootings in the United States. … Continue reading →

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2012: the Political Year in Review — Podcast December 31, 2012

Posted on January 1, 2013 by William Timberman

The Best of Times, the Worst of Times: 2012 in Review. The Democratic Perspective crew, led by co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson, look at some of the bests and worsts of political year 2012. Thanks to people who can’t read Mayan calendars, … Continue reading →

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Daryl Johnson Interview, Part 2 — Podcast December 24, 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by William Timberman

Domestic Extremists: Who Are They, Why Are They So Angry, and How Do We Assess Their Potential for Violence? Daryl Johnson, a former senior analyst with the Department of Homeland Security, who now heads his own consulting firm, DT Analytics, returns to … Continue reading →

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Daryl Johnson Interview — Podcast December 17, 2012

Posted on December 19, 2012 by William Timberman

Playing Politics with Homeland Security: How a Republican Attempt to Embarrass the Obama Administration Weakened Our Safeguards Against Domestic Terrorism. Daryl Johnson, a former senior analyst with the Department of Homeland Security, explains how a 2009 report that he and his … Continue reading →

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