Category Archives: Arizona Politics

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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Cosentino Interview – Podcast July 20, 2025

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Welcome Back, Coz! After a multi-year absence, Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome back Michael Cosentino, co-founder and longtime co-host of Democratic Perspective, to discuss developments with Verde Valley Democrats, Indivisible, and a new nonpartisan organization: the Rural Organizing Initiative.

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Post Interview – Podcast June 29, 2025

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Chaos, Confusion And Intimidation. Karen McClelland welcomes one of our favorite guests back to the show to discuss the Supreme Court ruling barring federal judges from issuing national injunctions. Dianne Post, as you may know, is an attorney whose career … Continue reading →

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Check Interview – Podcast June 22, 2025

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Finding Common Ground And Common Sense. Karen McClelland welcomes Yavapai County Supervisor Nikki Check to the show. They begin by discussing the hiring of an additional sheriff’s deputy to help control the growing problem of OHVs. Addressing the possibility of … Continue reading →

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Putsova Interview – Podcast June 8, 2025

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Healing Fractures Within The Democratic Party. Steve Williamson and guest host Mik Jordahl welcome Eva Putsova to report on the recent Arizona Democratic Party State Committee meeting. Putsova is a member of the State Committee, former Democratic candidate, and co-founder … Continue reading →

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Lewis Interview – Podcast April 20, 2025

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Save Our Schools! Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Beth Lewis to the show. Lewis is a mom, former public-school teacher, and founding member and Executive Director of Save Our Schools Arizona. Lewis says, “Arizona is the tip of the … Continue reading →

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