Category Archives: Arizona Politics

Miller Interview – Podcast March 1, 2026

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Gary LaMaster

The Many Contrasts Of Arizona History.  Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Prescott activist Glenn Miller to explore the evolution of Arizona political history. They begin by discussing some of the contradictions of Arizona, which saw the state go from … Continue reading →

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Zalecki Interview – Podcast February 22, 2026

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Gary LaMaster

“I Am A Mom, A Grandma And A Veteran. Nothing Scares Me.” Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Lynn Searle, daughter of the late Dick Searle, Democratic Perspective Co-Founder and Treasurer, and Sandy Zalecki, LD1 candidate for Arizona State Representative. … Continue reading →

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Boyce, Masters Interview – Podcast January 11, 2026

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Gary LaMaster

The Growing Privacy Threat Of ALPR Surveillance Cameras. Steve Williamson and Mik Jordahl welcome Sandy Boyce and Laura Masters to discuss Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras operated by Flock Safety, and to explain why they helped convince Sedona to … Continue reading →

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Pratte Interview – Podcast December 21, 2025

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Imagining A Corporation Commission That Serves The People. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Clara Pratte, candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission. Pratte is a member of the Navajo Nation and has a varied and successful background. She has worked for … Continue reading →

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Oligarchy – Podcast December 7, 2025

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The United States Of Oligarchy. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome frequent contributor Mik Jordahl to discuss oligarchy. Jordahl begins by offering a definition of oligarchy which he says means “rule by the few” in which political power is concentrated … Continue reading →

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Emmerich, Mock-Jones Interview – Podcast October 26, 2025

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

When Enough Is Enough. Karen McClelland welcomes Jen Emmerich and Janis Mock-Jones to discuss their community activism and the success of their recent “No Kings” march in the Village of Oak Creek. Mock-Jones has been involved in all of the … Continue reading →

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Hill Interview – Podcast September 14, 2025

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

A Much-Needed Alternative Voice For Arizona. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Jonathon Hill, Democratic candidate for the Arizona Corporation Commission. Currently all five members of the Commission are Republicans, but two of the seats are up for election this … Continue reading →

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Ruiz Interview – Podcast August 31, 2025

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

An Educational System With No Guardrails. No Accountability. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Dr. Teresa (Terry) Leyba Ruiz, Democratic candidate for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction. She has been an educator for 35 years in K-12 and a former … Continue reading →

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Vaughan, Jordahl Interview – Podcast August 24, 2025

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Defending Immigrants Against A Cruel Government. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Mik Jordahl and Grace Vaughan to discuss immigration issues in northern Arizona. Jordahl is an attorney and frequent guest on Democratic Perspective. And Vaughan is Legal Services Program … Continue reading →

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Al-Asady Interview – Podcast August 3, 2025

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Perspective Of Youth. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Sami Al-Asady to the show. Al-Asady is a recent graduate with a political science degree from Arizona State University and a former intern in the Biden White House. He is … Continue reading →

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