Category Archives: Arizona Politics

A Boot Camp for Political Candidates — Podcast April 17, 2017

Posted on April 17, 2017 by William Timberman

Getting Over the Can’t: the League of Women Voters of Greater Verde Valley Is Sponsoring a Candidate Boot Camp. Democratic Perspective’s Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson welcome Kathy Kinsella, Angela Lefevre, and Barbara Litrell, from the League of Women Voters of Greater Verde Valley, to talk … Continue reading →

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Steve Farley Interview — Podcast April 10, 2017

Posted on April 10, 2017 by William Timberman

How Do You Deal With the Crazy in Arizona Politics? Steve Farley Has Some Ideas: Democratic Perspective welcomes Steve Farley, Arizona State Senator from District 6 in Tucson, for a discussion of the latest examples of Republican malfeasance in Phoenix, and how he … Continue reading →

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Doug Ballard Interview — Podcast April 3, 2017

Posted on April 4, 2017 by William Timberman

After the Debacle of 2016, It’s Clear That the Democratic Party Has Problems: Does It Have Any Solutions? Doug Ballard, Arizona Democratic Party stalwart, former chair of the Coconino County Democratic Party, Democratic Candidate for the Arizona State Legislature, and currently Arizona … Continue reading →

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Women’s March Sedona: Voices of the Resistance — Podcast March 13, 2017

Posted on March 13, 2017 by William Timberman

This Is Why Donald Trump Will NOT Have the Last Word: Women’s March Sedona Is On the Move. Democratic Perspective’s Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson are joined in the KAZM studio by Peggy Chaikin, Michelle Grimm, and Kathy Kinsella, representatives of Women’s March … Continue reading →

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Chip Davis Interview — Podcast March 6, 2017

Posted on March 6, 2017 by William Timberman

Listening to the People You Represent: The Partnership Between Members of Congress and Their Local Staff Representatives. Chip Davis, 5-term Yavapai County Supervisor, and now Deputy District Director for U.S. Representative Tom O’Halleran (D, AZ District 1), talks to Democratic Perspective’s Mike Cosentino and … Continue reading →

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Randy Garrison Interview — Podcast February 27, 2017

Posted on February 28, 2017 by William Timberman

Infrastructure, Education, and Economic Development: The Challenges Facing Yavapai County. Randy Garrison, recently elected Yavapai County Supervisor for the 3rd District, joins Democratic Perspective for a discussion of a County Supervisor’s duties, and the challenges facing Yavapai County and the Board of Supervisors in … Continue reading →

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A Way Forward In the Age Of Trump — Podcast February 20, 2017

Posted on February 22, 2017 by William Timberman

In the Shadow of the Trump Presidency, the Democrats of the Red Rocks, One of Democratic Perspective’s Long-Time Sponsors, Discusses Its Future Priorities. Democratic Perspective’s Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson welcome Karen McClelland, John Hake, and Mik Jordahl from the Democrats of the Red Rocks, … Continue reading →

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Alessandra Soler Interview — Podcast December 19, 2016

Posted on December 21, 2016 by William Timberman

Now More Than Ever, the ACLU Is At the Forefront In the Defense of Our Civil Liberties, As It Has Been Since 1920: Alessandra Soler, Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, returns to Democratic Perspective for a discussion of the state … Continue reading →

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Sam Almy Interview — Podcast November 21, 2016

Posted on November 21, 2016 by William Timberman

Demographics, Structural Issues, and Statistics: The Future of Electoral Politics in Arizona and In the Nation At Large. Democratic Perspective’s Gary LaMaster, Klaus von Stutterheim, and Steve Williamson are joined by Sam Almy, Elections Director of the Arizona Democratic Party, for a detailed … Continue reading →

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Campaign 2016: Tomorrow Is (Finally!) The Day — Podcast November 7, 2016

Posted on November 7, 2016 by William Timberman

Final Thoughts Before the People Speak: A Review of Where We Stand. Democratic Perspective welcomes Astrid Silva, Dreamer and Democratic Party activist, for a discussion of the state of the campaign for the presidency, and for control of the U.S. Senate, in … Continue reading →

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