Author Archives: William Timberman

The Fiscal Cliff: What’s At Stake — Podcast November 10, 2012

Posted on December 13, 2012 by William Timberman

The Fiscal Cliff: Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson continue their discussion from last week on the fiscal cliff negotiations in Washington. What do the Republicans and Democrats want, and in particular, why are the … Continue reading →

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The Fiscal Cliff: What It Is and Isn’t — Podcast December 3, 2012

Posted on December 7, 2012 by William Timberman

The Fiscal Cliff: Tax Rates, Entitlements, and the Republican Clown Show. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson dissect the so-called fiscal cliff. What it is, where it got its name, and what happens if or when we go over it. As … Continue reading →

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Desperately Seeking Scandal — Podcast November 26, 2012

Posted on November 29, 2012 by William Timberman

Desperately Seeking Scandal: Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson discuss the Republican Party’s use of scandal-mongering as a political tool. It doesn’t bother adherents of the Republican right wing if they can’t find a real scandal in Washington, the machinery … Continue reading →

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Assessing the Robin Hood Tax — Podcast November 19, 2012

Posted on November 22, 2012 by William Timberman

Assessing the Robin Hood Tax: Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson look at the proposed Financial Transaction Tax, otherwise known as the Robin Hood Tax, that would levy a 0.5% tax on financial trading transactions. How much revenue would it … Continue reading →

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Elections 2012: The Good, The Bad, and The Inevitable — Podcast November 12, 2012

Posted on November 14, 2012 by William Timberman

The Vote in 2012: Reviewing the Outcome. Democratic Perspective looks at the results of the 2012 elections. What did they tell us about the current and future state of the electorate in the United States? Whose polls most accurately predicted the outcome? … Continue reading →

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Politics, Politics — Podcast November 5, 2012

Posted on November 9, 2012 by William Timberman

Politics, Politics: Election Eve Thoughts. With Mike Cosentino taking the day-before-election-day off, host Steve Williamson and the rest of the Democratic Perspective editorial crew,  Gary LaMaster, Dick Searle, and Bill Timberman discuss the pros, the cons, the possibilities, the probabilities, and the likely consequences … Continue reading →

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Marcia Busching and Paul Newman Interview — Podcast October 29, 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by William Timberman

The Arizona Solar Team 2012: Democratic Candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Gary LaMaster interview Democratic candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission,  Marcia Busching and incumbent Commissioner Paul Newman. Together with Sandra Kennedy — also an … Continue reading →

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Richard Carmona Interview — Podcast October 22, 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by William Timberman

The Meaning of Public Service: Dr. Richard Carmona Discusses His Candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Arizona. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson interview Dr. Richard Carmona, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Arizona. Dr. Carmona is a decorated … Continue reading →

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Tom Chabin and Jim Ledbetter Interview — Podcast October 15, 2012

Posted on October 17, 2012 by William Timberman

The Shocking State of Arizona’s Education Funding: Who’s Responsible For It, and What Does It Mean For Our Kids’ Future? Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson talk with Tom Chabin, Arizona State Representative, and Democratic Candidate for the Arizona State … Continue reading →

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Angela LeFevre and Doug Ballard Interview — Podcast October 8, 2012

Posted on October 10, 2012 by William Timberman

Angela LeFevre and Doug Ballard: The Jobs Team. What would it be like if we elected people to our Arizona State Legislature who were deeply concerned about our health, welfare, and economic future, and had sensible plans to do something about … Continue reading →

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