Category Archives: Community Activism

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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Singer Interview – Podcast June 15, 2020

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

The Future Of Medical Care In Sedona. The Democratic Perspective hosts welcome Neil Singer, MD to address rumors that Northern Arizona Healthcare is prepared to downgrade or close the Emergency Room in Sedona. If true, the impact on Sedona could … Continue reading →

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Shaw Interview – Podcast June 1, 2020

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Peace Building At Home And Around The Globe. Democratic Perspective welcomes Anne Shaw from Verde Valley chapter of Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL). The group’s motto is “We seek a world free of war and threat of war. We … Continue reading →

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Scantlebury, Wolfe Interview – Podcast March 16, 2020

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Verde Connect or Verde Disconnect? The co-hosts welcome Zach Wolfe & Todd Scantlebury to discuss a proposed highway project in the Verde Valley that has become controversial. The project would extend Beaverhead Flat Road to connect with AZ State Hwy … Continue reading →

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Burdick Interview – Podcast February 3, 2020

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Turning State Legislatures Blue. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Klaus von Stutterheim welcome Natalie Burdick co-chair for the Sister District Project in San Francisco. She begins by explaining that Sister District was started by five women, mostly as a … Continue reading →

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Estes, Jackson Interview – Podcast December 16, 2019

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

The Conflict Between Property Owner Rights And Community Interests. Democratic Perspective welcomes Bev Jackson, president of the Cornville Community Association, and Steve Estes, director of Verde Valley Land Preservation Institute. They discuss plans to fight a zoning request for another … Continue reading →

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Riemer Interview – Podcast December 9, 2019

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Gender Inequality And Climate Change. Steve, Mike and Klaus welcome Frances (Frankie) Riemer, PhD to speak about gender inequity from climate change. Riemer is a professor at Northern Arizona University and member of the Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance. She … Continue reading →

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Michaels, Estes Interview – Podacast November 25, 2019

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

A Balanced Approach To Development. Democratic Perspective welcomes the first-ever Democratic candidate for Yavapai County Board of Supervisors, Donna Michaels, and one of her supporters, Steve Estes, director of Verde Valley Land Preservation. Michaels is running for the county’s 3rd … Continue reading →

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Segner Interview – Podcast September 23, 2019

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Political Issues From A Business Viewpoint. Co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino welcome businessman, hotelier, activist and Democratic Perspective contributor Steve Segner to discuss a variety of questions and issues ranging from international trade to housing in Sedona. Why has … Continue reading →

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