Category Archives: Bigotry

Jordahl Interview – Podcast December 8, 2024

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Israel, Jim Crow, And Their Impact On Our Elections. Steve Williamson welcomes Mik Jordahl and his son Lincoln to the show to discuss events in the Middle East, generational political differences, and the recent presidential election. Mik and Lincoln have … Continue reading →

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Election Results – Podcast November 10, 2024

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Have You No Sense Of Decency? That has to be the question asked of the majority of America’s voters. It will be difficult for future generations to understand how a serial liar and sexual predator who was twice impeached, indicted … Continue reading →

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Nerenberg Interview – Podcast August 25, 2024

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

The Ongoing Destruction Of Palestine. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Daniel Nerenberg, Education and Communication Specialist for Just Vision, back to the show to discuss the current situation in Gaza and the West Bank. During the lengthy conflict more … Continue reading →

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Ariola, Teague, Wegwert Interview – Podcast September 8, 2024

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Slate Of Sanity. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome three highly qualified candidates for the Mingus Union High School Board in Arizona’s Verde Valley: Joe Wegwert, James Ariola, and incumbent Carol Anne Teague. Wegwert is a professor in the department … Continue reading →

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Kamala vs. Trump – Podcast July 28, 2024

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

A New Race. Biden’s withdrawal from the race has scrambled the presidential election making Trump the only geriatric candidate in cognitive decline. We discuss how the decision to endorse Kamala Harris has brought new energy and hope to Democrats. And … Continue reading →

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Derby Interview – Podcast July 21, 2024

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Justice For The Homeless. Steve and Karen welcome former co-host Hava Derby to discuss the recent DOJ report about the violent treatment of homeless by the Phoenix Police Department and the ensuing repressive ruling by the conservative majority of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Law Enforcement, Bigotry, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Community, Community Activism, Compassion, Criminal Justice Reform, Housing, Human Rights, Interviews, Justice System, Law Enforcement, Policing, Public Policy, Racism, Social Work, Supreme Court | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Derby Interview – Podcast July 21, 2024

MacLean Interview – Podcast July 7, 2024

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

“Bad Faith – Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War On Democracy.” That’s the title of a new film this week’s guest and others are screening in battleground states to help voters understand what’s at stake in November. Nancy MacLean joins co-hosts Steve … Continue reading →

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Hylton Interview – Podcast June 23, 2024

Posted on June 29, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Exposing Discrimination Against The LGBTQ+ Community. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Jake Hylton, Founding Executive Director of Lookout Publications, the only nonprofit newsroom dedicated to LGBTQ+ issues. Beginning as a small monthly newsletter, Lookout has grown into an entire … Continue reading →

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Martinez, Williamson Interview – Podcast April 28, 2024

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

A Safe Place To Park. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Linda Martinez and Councilmember Jessica Williamson to discuss Sedona’s planned effort to address the shortage of workforce housing. The program is aimed at helping just 40 full-time workers who … Continue reading →

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Dictator In Waiting – Podcast March 17, 2024

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Trump In His Own Words And Actions. Now that Trump has sealed up the Republican nomination, we decided it was time to consider what he might do in a second term in the White House. (Remember, he has already been … Continue reading →

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