Category Archives: Bigotry

Trump Regime’s First 20 Days – Podcast February 9, 2025

The Felon-in-Chief’s First 20 Days In Office. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland and Gary LaMaster review the actions of the new Trump Regime and Project 2025. We begin by reminding listeners that many psychologists have diagnosed Trump as a sociopath and … Continue reading

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Sidhwa Interview – January 26, 2025

“Trying To Destroy Gaza. Not Just Hamas.” Steve Williamson and guest host Mik Jordahl welcome Feroze Sidhwa to the show. Sidhwa is a trauma surgeon who has served in some of the world’s most extreme trouble spots and situations, most … Continue reading

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Abuseif Interview – Podcast January 12, 2025

Islamophobia: “The Last Bastion of Tolerable Hate.” Steve Williamson and guest host Mik Jordahl welcome Azza Abuseif, CAIR Arizona’s Executive Director. She came to the U.S. as a refugee in 1999 from Sudan via Egypt. Though CAIR’s focus is clearly … Continue reading

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Jordahl Interview – Podcast December 8, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MacLean Interview – Podcast July 7, 2024

“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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