Author Archives: William Timberman

Aviva Chomsky Interview, Part 1 — Podcast August 15, 2011

Posted on August 15, 2011 by William Timberman

Are They REALLY Taking Our Jobs? Myths About Undocumented Immigrants. Aviva Chomsky is an American historian, author, and activist who has written extensively on immigration issues. She teaches at Salem State College in Massachusetts, where she is also the coordinator … Continue reading →

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Andrei Cherny Interview — Podcast August 8, 2011

Posted on August 10, 2011 by William Timberman

The End of Extreme Politics in Arizona? Andrei Cherny, Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party, reflects on the partisan divisions in Arizona politics. He tells Democratic Perspective that the only real way to improve the governance in our state is … Continue reading →

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A Bitter Pill To Swallow — Podcast August 1, 2011

Posted on August 2, 2011 by William Timberman

Raising the National Debt Ceiling: The Constitution and the Full Faith and Credit of the U.S. Government. Why governments run deficits, and why, until the Republican Party lost its collective mind, raising the U.S. debt ceiling was considered a legitimate … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Broadcasts — August, 2011

Posted on July 31, 2011 by William Timberman

Here is the schedule of upcoming Democratic Perspective broadcasts for August, 2011: August 1: The Debt Ceiling: What It Is and Isn’t. Democratic Perspective’s co-hosts, Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino, explain the history of the U.S. Debt Ceiling — how … Continue reading →

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A Manufactured Crisis — Podcast July 25, 2011

Posted on July 26, 2011 by William Timberman

Debt Ceilings and the Deficit: The Republicans Threaten To Wreck the Government — Again. Newt Gingrich tried shutting the government down in 1995, and got handed his walking papers, but Republicans are nothing if not persistent. John Boehner’s grandstanding may … Continue reading →

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Noam Chomsky Interview, Part 2 — Podcast July 18, 2011

Posted on July 20, 2011 by William Timberman

The Arab Spring and U.S. Foreign Policy: The Democracy Deficit There and Here. In the second part of Democratic Perspective’s interview with Professor Chomsky, he offers his insight into the causes and likely outcome of the revolts which led to … Continue reading →

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Noam Chomsky Interview — Podcast July 11, 2011

Posted on July 12, 2011 by William Timberman

Two Perspectives on Immigration: The Right to Make a Living vs. the Right to a Secure Cultural Identity. Distinguished professor of linguistics and world-renowned philosopher, political dissident and cultural critic Noam Chomsky shares his insight on U.S. immigration policy with … Continue reading →

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Chad Campbell Interview, Part 2 — Podcast July 4, 2011

Posted on July 5, 2011 by William Timberman

When Privatization Makes Sense and When It Doesn’t: Arizona State Representative and House Minority Leader Chad Campbell continues his discussion with Democratic Perspective. The real results of Arizona’s experiments with privatized prisons, and why we should be concerned about the … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Broadcasts — July 2011

Posted on June 29, 2011 by William Timberman

Here is the schedule of upcoming Democratic Perspective broadcasts for July, 2011: July 4: Chad Campbell Interview, Part 2. Representative Chad Campbell is the House Democratic Minority Leader in the Arizona State Legislature. Now in his second term, the Phoenix … Continue reading →

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Chad Campbell Interview — Podcast June 27, 2011

Posted on June 29, 2011 by William Timberman

Throwing away 3.5 Million Dollars a Week — the Unemployment Extension Vote: What happens to ordinary citizens in tough times when ideology, rather than the needs of its citizens, dominates a state legislature. Arizona State Representative and House Minority Leader … Continue reading →

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