Category Archives: Class Conflict

Oligarchy – Podcast December 7, 2025

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The United States Of Oligarchy. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome frequent contributor Mik Jordahl to discuss oligarchy. Jordahl begins by offering a definition of oligarchy which he says means “rule by the few” in which political power is concentrated … Continue reading →

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Jordahl Interview – Podcast November 30, 2025

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Woke, Cancel Culture And Tribalism. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome back Mik Jordahl to discuss the concept of Woke. Williamson begins by noting that Woke began when the great blues singer Huddie William Ledbetter (aka Lead Belly) used the … Continue reading →

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Failures of the Democratic Party – Podcast November 16, 2025

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Reimagining The Future Of The Democratic Party. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland and Gary LaMaster break down what they believe are the Democratic Party’s failings that have allowed MAGA to destroy our government and put us on the path to dictatorship. … Continue reading →

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Consequences of Trump – Podcast August 10, 2025

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Lasting Consequences Of The Trump Regime. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland and Gary LaMaster examine the consequences of a president who blithely violates the Constitution, who uses tariffs (quite literally a tax on consumers) to shake down allies and other nations, … Continue reading →

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Al-Asady Interview – Podcast August 3, 2025

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Perspective Of Youth. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Sami Al-Asady to the show. Al-Asady is a recent graduate with a political science degree from Arizona State University and a former intern in the Biden White House. He is … Continue reading →

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Putsova Interview – Podcast June 8, 2025

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Healing Fractures Within The Democratic Party. Steve Williamson and guest host Mik Jordahl welcome Eva Putsova to report on the recent Arizona Democratic Party State Committee meeting. Putsova is a member of the State Committee, former Democratic candidate, and co-founder … Continue reading →

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Trump Chaos – Podcast March 9, 2025

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Sociopath Continues His Assault On Government. The co-hosts assess the latest actions of the new Trump administration, including its destruction of government institutions and the resulting impact on the economy. In his attempts to justify a $4.5 trillion tax … 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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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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Riemer Interview – Podcast May 15, 2023

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

How Climate Change Impacts Populations In Different Ways. Karen McClelland welcomes Northern Arizona University professor, Frankie Riemer, to discuss the climate crisis and how it relates to many of the other issues we face. Riemer says, “I think that what’s … Continue reading →

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