Author Archives: William Timberman

Dean Baker Interview — Podcast October 1, 2012

Posted on October 3, 2012 by William Timberman

The Affordable Care Act: What It’s Really All About. Progressive economist Dean Baker, co-founder and co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, returns to Democratic Perspective to discuss the details of the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare: Who it will cover, … Continue reading →

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James B. Steele Interview — Podcast September 24, 2012

Posted on September 25, 2012 by William Timberman

The Betrayal of the American Dream: An Interview with James B. Steele. Democratic Perspective c0-hosts Mike Cosentino and Gary LaMaster, interview Vanity Fair reporter and Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist James B. Steele about his new book, The Betrayal of the American … Continue reading →

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The Real Solyndra Story — Podcast September 17, 2012

Posted on September 18, 2012 by William Timberman

The Real Solyndra Story: Why Republican Opposition to Government Loan Guarantees Is a Threat to America’s Future. Bill Timberman, from the Editorial Board of Democratic Perspective, joins co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson to discuss the Solyndra bankruptcy, the economics of … Continue reading →

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Thomas Palley Interview — September 10, 2012

Posted on September 12, 2012 by William Timberman

The Economic Crisis and What We Can Do About It: Economist Thomas Palley, whose most recent book, The Economic Crisis: Notes From the Underground, was published this May, returns to Democratic Perspective to discuss the structure of the U.S. bubble economy, and the … Continue reading →

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When the Truth Has No Defenders — Podcast September 3, 2012

Posted on September 5, 2012 by William Timberman

Doing Your Job and Paying the Price: Why the Obama Administration Won’t Defend Its Own. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson discuss the case of Daryl Johnson, former Senior Domestic Terrorist Analyst at the Dept. of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence … Continue reading →

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Dean Baker Interview — Podcast August 27, 2012

Posted on August 29, 2012 by William Timberman

The Republican Flim-Flam: Bain Capital, the Ryan Budget, and Federal Deficit Hysteria. Progressive economist Dean Baker, co-founder and co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, returns to Democratic Perspective to debunk some of the popular Republican myths about our economy: First, … Continue reading →

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Celinda Lake Interview — Podcast August 20, 2012

Posted on August 22, 2012 by William Timberman

The 2012 Elections: Where Are We Now? Last on our show on in late May, Celinda Lake, one of the Democratic Party’s leading pollsters and consultants, returns to Democratic Perspective to review the issues, the candidates and the Democratic Party’s prospects … Continue reading →

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Paul Penzone Interview — Podcast August 13, 2012

Posted on August 15, 2012 by William Timberman

Competence, Community Accountability and Fiscal Responsibility: Why Paul Penzone Is a Better Choice for Maricopa County Sheriff. Democratic Perspective interviews Paul Penzone, Democratic candidate for Maricopa County Sheriff. What would it be like to have a sheriff’s department that is professional, dedicated … Continue reading →

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Voter Suppression Update — Podcast August 6. 2012

Posted on August 9, 2012 by William Timberman

A Blatant Attempt To Steal the Election: Update on Republican Voter Suppression Tactics. Democratic Perspective revisits the Republican Party’s attempts to disenfranchise traditionally Democratic voters, evade the provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and guarantee themselves election victories that they … Continue reading →

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Republican Candidates in Their Own Words — Podcast, July 30, 2012

Posted on August 1, 2012 by William Timberman

Unintended Honesty: Republican Gaffes, and What They Reveal. Democratic Perspective’s  co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Gary LaMaster offer a choice selection of misstatements from Republican notables, beginning with Gov. and Mrs. Romney, and demonstrate that when Republicans put their feet in their … Continue reading →

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