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Category Archives: Arizona Politics
Michaels Interview – Podcast February 15, 2021
Setting The Record Straight. Democratic Perspective co-hosts, Steve Williamson and Hava Derby, welcome Yavapai County Supervisor Donna Michaels to address recent media attacks. Michaels explains her point of view and dismisses the attacks saying, “I’m honored to be in the … Continue reading
Posted in Agribusiness, Arizona Politics, Community, Development, Disinformation, Environmental Issues, Government, Growth, Infrastructure Investment, Interviews, Journalism, Local Politics, Pandemic, Polling, Public Policy, Water Policy
Tagged Donna Michaels, Sedona, Verde Valley, Yavapai County Board of Supervisors
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Jordahl Interview – Podcast February 1, 2021
The Ecological Disasters Created By The Border Wall. Laiken Jordahl, borderlands campaigner for the Center for Biological Diversity, joins Steve Williamson to discuss the devastating ecological impact of the border wall. Jordahl notes that about 450 miles of new border … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Biodiversity, Civil Liberties, Climate Change, Conservative Paranoia, Constitutional Issues, Environment, Environmental Issues, Federal Lands, Global Warming, Human Rights, Immigration, Interviews, Mass Migration, National Politics, Native American Issues, Paul Gosar, Public Lands, Wilderness Preservation, Wildlife Habitat, Border Wall
Tagged Border Wall, Ecology, immigration
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Podcast January 11, 2021
Trump’s Failed Coup. Democratic Perspective contributors, Steve Williamson, Hava Derby, Klaus von Stutterheim and Gary LaMaster, discuss the violent attack on the Capitol and how it was the inevitable result of an avalanche of lies perpetuated by Trump, the GOP … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-Federalism, Arizona Politics, Conservative Paranoia, Conspiracy Theories, Democratic Governance, Disinformation, Domestic Extremism, Domestic Terrorism, Domestic Violence, Elections, Government, National Politics, Paul Gosar, Political Lies, Propaganda, Racism
Tagged QAnon, Rightwing Propaganda, Terrorism, Trump Coup
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Podcast December 28, 2020
QAnon: Mystery? Treasure Hunt? Game? Political Group? Or Religious Cult? Hava Derby, Steve Williamson, and Gary LaMaster delve into the history, psychology and consequences of the phenomenon known as QAnon. Beginning with a message board post in October of 2017 … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-Federalism, Arizona Politics, Conservative Paranoia, Conspiracy Theories, Domestic Extremism, National Politics, Political Lies, Propaganda, Scandal Mongering, Social Psychology
Tagged Conspiracy Theories, Donald J. Trump, Pizzagate, QAnon
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Hogan, Bonk, Wolfe Interviews – Podcast December 14, 2020
Examining Proposed Developments For The Verde Valley. Steve Williamson, Hava Derby and their guests discuss five controversial developments that have been proposed for the Verde Valley. The projects include a wildlife sanctuary, a large housing development, a bridge and roadway, … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Community, Community Activism, Development, Disinformation, Environmental Issues, Federal Lands, Government, Interviews, Local Politics, Public Lands, Regulatory Agencies
Tagged AutoCamp, Patel Hotel Group, Spring Creek Ranch, Verde Connect, Villiage of Oak Creek, Wildworks
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Lutes Interview – Podcast October 26, 2020
Running Against Far-Right Extremism. Democratic Perspective welcomes John Lutes, the Democratic candidate for Yavapai County District 1 Supervisor. A moderate Democrat, Lutes is running against someone who supports the armed right-wing extremist group The Oathkeepers. “I would call them vigilantes,” … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Conservatives and Reactionaries, Domestic Extremism, Elections, Government, Interviews, Justice System, Law Enforcement, Local Politics, Political Candidacy, Political Clubs, Public Policy, Public Service, Taxation
Tagged Conspiracy Theories, John Lutes, Oathkeepers, Rightwing Extremism, Yavapai County Board of Supervisors
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Evans & Rutherford Interviews – Podcast October 19, 2020
Voting Down The Ballot (And On The Back Of The Ballot). In each election, some of the most important races are down ballot. Often these candidates and issues can affect lives more directly than those at the very top of … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Education, Education Funding, Elections, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Issues, Government, Health Care Policy, Infrastructure Investment, Interviews, LIberals and Conservatives, Local Politics, Pharmaceutical Pricing and Procurement, Political Candidacy, Political Clubs, Public Education, Public Service, Small Business, Taxation, Veterans' Issues
Tagged AZ Legislature, Broadband Internet, Coral Evans, Democrats of the Red Rocks, Local Control
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Mundell, Stanfield, Tovar Interview – Podcast October 12, 2020
Arizona’s Fourth Branch Of Government. Originally broadcast in March, Democratic Perspective revisits an interview with the three Democratic candidates for Arizona’s Corporation Commission. We replay the interview because we feel it important to remind listeners of the importance of looking … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Elections, Environment, Government, Industrial Policy, Interviews, Political Candidacy, Public Accountability, Public Policy, Regulatory Agencies, Renewable Energy
Tagged Arizona Corporation Commission, Public Utilities, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy
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Kelly and Michaels Interviews – Podcast October 5, 2020
Turning Arizona Blue. Democratic Perspective welcomes former astronaut and US Senate candidate for Arizona, Mark Kelly. Kelly answers questions on a diverse range of topics, such as federal management of public lands, mining, climate science, solar energy, as well as … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Climate Change, Community, Community Activism, Development, Elections, Energy Policy, Environment, Environmental Issues, Federal Lands, Global Warming, Government, Health Care, Health Care Policy, Health Insurance, Interviews, Local Politics, Medicare, National Politics, Pharmaceutical Pricing and Procurement, Political Candidacy, Public Accountability, Public Health Policy, Public Lands, Public Service, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development
Tagged Donna Michaels, Mark Kelly, US Senate, Yavapai County Board of Supervisors
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O’Halleran Interview – Podcast September 28, 2020
Demanding More Of Congress. Democratic Perspective welcomes Congressman Tom O’Halleran in a conversation that covers a wide range of issues, including the upcoming election, the pandemic, healthcare, broadband, public lands, climate change, and the needs of rural America. He begins … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Economic Policy, Economic Stimulus, Education, Elections, Energy Policy, Environment, Federal Lands, Global Warming, Government, Health Care, Interviews, Mine Safety, National Politics, Pandemic, Political Candidacy, Public Accountability, Public Education, Renewable Energy, Water Policy
Tagged Climate Change, Congress, Election Security, USPS
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