Category Archives: Corporations

Williamson Interview – Podcast March 30, 2025

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Why Government Is Necessary For A Civilized Society. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Sedona City Councilor Jessica Williamson to discuss the positives of government. Steve begins by noting that most Americans thought highly of government coming out of the … Continue reading →

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Jablow, Williamson Interview – Podcast February 23, 2025

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Battle To Control Short-Term Rentals Continues. Sterve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Sedona Mayor Scott Jablow and former City Councilor Jessica Williamson to discuss the primary issue facing the city. They begin by reporting on a recent meeting of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

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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Vaughn Interview – Podcast February 2, 2025

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Southwest’s Increasingly Stressed Water Resources. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Jacqueline Vaughn, a retired Northern Arizona University Political Science professor and community activist. She just published a reference book entitled Water In The West. Vaughn begins by explaining … Continue reading →

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Epstein Interview – Podcast January 5, 2025

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Taking The Fight To Billionaires And Big Corporations. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Mitzi Epstein, Arizona State Senator, computer analyst and education activist. Asked to explain the results of the 2024 election, Epstein notes that the Arizona House and … Continue reading →

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Criminals Prepare Takeover – Podcast December 22, 2024

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

The United States’ First Openly Criminal Administration. Beginning on January 20, 2025, a convicted felon, adjudicated sexual assaulter, indicted seditionist, indicted thief of classified information, convicted tax cheat, and accused rapist will assume power as president of the United States … 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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Polacheck Interview – Podcast October 6, 2024

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Reclaiming Control Of Arizona Utilities And Corporations. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Joshua Polacheck to the show. He is one of three Democratic candidates running for the Arizona Corporation Commission. Polacheck served nearly 20 years as a commissioned Foreign … 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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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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