Category Archives: Arizona Politics

Richtman Interview – Podcast September 21, 2020

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Saving Social Security From Donald Trump And The GOP. Democratic Perspective welcomes back Max Richtman, President and CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. He begins by noting that, for the first time in its history, … Continue reading →

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French Interview – Podcast September 14, 2020

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Focus On Accountability. Democratic Perspective welcomes Felicia French, LD6 candidate for the Arizona State Senate. French is a veteran of the Army and the Arizona National Guard serving as a nurse and reaching the rank of full colonel. During her … Continue reading →

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2020 Election – Podcast September 7, 2020

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Previewing The Presidential Election. Three of the Democratic Perspective contributors analyze the upcoming election. Steve Williamson discusses the possibilities of Arizona turning blue in November. Klaus von Stutterheim discusses the various scenarios of what could happen if the election is … Continue reading →

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Schaitberger Interview – Podcast August 31, 2020

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

One Nation Indivisible Against Trump. Democratic Perspective welcomes Sharli Schaitberger, a member of the steering committee for Indivisible Arizona in Phoenix. She recalls that Indivisible was begun by a couple of former congressional staffers who wrote a guide to help … Continue reading →

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Whitmer Interview – Podcast August 24, 2020

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Future Of The Verde River. There’s a saying in the American West that whiskey is for drinking. Water is for fighting. The issue is especially acute in the Arizona desert. To discuss the current and long-term availability of our most … Continue reading →

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DiSanto Interview – Podcast August 10, 2020

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Defeating America’s Goofiest Congressman. Democratic Perspective welcomes Delina DiSanto, Democratic candidate running to unseat incumbent congressman Paul Gosar. For those unfamiliar with Gosar, he’s a Trump apologist who uses divisive rhetoric and subscribes to a variety of wild conspiracy theories. … Continue reading →

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Von Stutterheim Interview – Podcast August 3, 2020

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

An Immigrant’s Story. In this age of fear and disdain for immigrants, Democratic Perspective turns to our own Klaus von Stutterheim to illustrate just one example of the many contributions made by immigrants. It’s a story of someone who, as … Continue reading →

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Ploog, Kinsella & Williamson Interviews – Podcast July 20, 2020

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Meet The Candidates For Sedona City Council. After a brief discussion of a few Arizona statewide races, the co-hosts welcome three candidates who will be on the ballot for the August 4th primary: Holli Ploog, Kathy Kinsella, and Jessica Williamson. … Continue reading →

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Singal Interview – Podcast June 29, 2020

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

For Trump, The Light At The End Of The Tunnel Appears To Be A Train. Democratic Perspective co-hosts discuss the upcoming election with historian and author Dan Singal. Singal predicts a landslide for Biden. He says that it’s showing all … Continue reading →

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Sommer Interview – Podcast June 8, 2020

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Breaking Our Addiction To Fossil Fuels. Democratic Perspective welcomes Dr. Stefan Sommer, Director of Education, Merriam-Powell Center for Environmental Research at Northern Arizona University and Director of the Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance.  Sommer begins by noting that awareness of … Continue reading →

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