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Category Archives: Cultural Diversity
Starky Interview – Podcast December 2, 2019
Defeating One Of Washington’s Worst. Steve, Mike and Klaus welcome Stuart “Stu” Starky who is running in the Democratic primary for the AZ-DC4 congressional seat currently held by Paul Gosar. Starky is a school Principal in South Phoenix who previously … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Civil Society, Conservative Paranoia, Cultural Change, Cultural Diversity, Education, Education Funding, Education Policy, Elections, Environment, Food Insecurity, Government, Gun Control, Health Care, Health Care Policy, Interviews, Mental Health Programs, National Politics, Paul Gosar, Political Candidacy, Political Polarization, Public Education, Racial Discrimination
Tagged AZ CD 4, Paul Gosar, Stu Starky, Stuart Starky
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Dixon, Ruby Interviews – Podcast September 2, 2019
A Political Convergence Of Events In Prescott, Arizona. Democratic Perspective host, Mike Cosentino, welcomes Rosemary Dixon, President of Prescott Indivisible, and Jay Ruby, events chair of Yavapai Democrats, to discuss upcoming events for the weekend of September 20-22. The centerpiece … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Civil Rights, Civil Society, Climate Change, Community, Compassion, Cultural Change, Cultural Diversity, Global Warming, Interviews, Local Politics, Native American Issues, Political Clubs, Political Polarization, Race and Class, Racial Discrimination, Racism
Tagged Arizona Democrats, Climate Crisis, Indivisible, Yavapai Democrats
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Podcast – March 18, 2019
Addressing The Rise Of White Nationalism. Following the mass shooting at two mosques in New Zealand, Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino, along with regular contributors Klaus von Stutterheim and Gary LaMaster, discuss the wave of Islamaphobia and … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Rights, Civil Society, Cultural Change, Cultural Diversity, Domestic Extremism, Domestic Terrorism, Government, Gun Control, Immigration, International Terrorism, Mass Shootings, National Politics, Political Polarization, Racial Discrimination, Racism, Social Media
Tagged Christchurch NZ, Donald Trump, Islamaphobia, Mass Shooting, Neo-Nazis, White Nationalism
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Kinsella, Ploog, Nichols Interviews – Podcast January 14, 2019
Marching for Change. Mike Cosentino welcomes Kathy Kinsella and Holli Ploog to discuss the 3rd Annual Women’s March and the changes they hope to create. Since last year’s Women’s March, much has changed. For example, women have been elected to … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Civil Liberties, Community Activism, Constitutional Issues, Cultural Change, Cultural Diversity, Education, Education Funding, Education Policy, Elections, Government, Interviews, Local Politics, Public Accountability, Public Education, Women's Issues, Women's Rights
Tagged Blue Wave, Charter Schools, Equal Rights Amendment, Women's March
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Taylor and Kenney Interviews – Podcast December 3, 2018
A Thought Leadership Group For Sedona’s Next Generation. Co-host Mike Cosentino and Democratic Perspective regular, Klaus von Stutterheim, welcome Marci Taylor and Omar Kenney to the show. Taylor and Kenney are co-founders of Sedona XYZ, a non-partisan think tank for … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Community, Cultural Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Innovation, Interviews, Local Politics
Tagged Community, Economic and Cultural Diversity, Innovation, Networking, Sustainability, Think Tank
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Wade Carlisle and Felicia French Interview — Podcast November 6, 2017
Democratic Candidates for the Arizona Legislature from Legislative District 6: Education Funding, Environmental Sustainability, and a More Prosperous Future for Rural Arizona. Democratic Perspective welcomes two Democratic candidates for the Arizona State Legislature from LD 6, Wade Carlisle, candidate for the … Continue reading
Posted in Agricultural Policy, Arizona Budget, Arizona Economy, Arizona Politics, Corruption, Cultural Diversity, Dark Money, Democratic Governance, Economic Policy, Education, Education Funding, Education Policy, Elections, Environmental Issues, Federal Lands, Income Inequality, Infrastructure Investment, Interviews, LIberals and Conservatives, Local Politics, National Sovereignty, Paul Gosar, Podcasts, Political Polarization, Public Education, Public Lands, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development, Tax and Investment Policy, Tax Revenues
Tagged AZ LD 6, AZ Legislative District 6, Bob Thorpe, Felicia French, Sylvia Allen, Wade Carlisle
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Stephen Nuño Interview — Podcast August 21, 2017
How “I Lift My Lamp Beside the Golden Door” Became “Build the Wall!”: A History of U.S. Attitudes Toward Immigration. Democratic Perspective’s Mike Cosentino speaks with Northern Arizona University Professor Stephen Nuño about the history of U.S. attitudes toward immigration. Economic and … Continue reading
Posted in Agricultural Policy, Arizona History, Civil Liberties, Cultural Change, Cultural Diversity, Democratic Governance, Domestic Policy, Homeland Security, Human Rights, Immigration, Industrial Policy, International Terrorism, Jobs and Employment, Justice System, Labor Shortages, National Politics, National Security, National Sovereignty, Podcasts, Political Gaffes, Public Policy, Racial Discrimination, Racism, Social Services, U.S. Court System
Tagged Arizona SB1070, Emergency Quota Act of 1921, Hart-Celler Act, Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, National Origins Formula, NAU, Northern Arizona University, Simpson–Mazzoli Act, Stepehen Nuño
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David Garcia Interview — Podcast April 24, 2017
David Garcia Is Running for Governor: Who Is He, and Where Does He Stand on the Issues Facing Arizona? Democratic Perspective co-hosts Michia Casebier and Mike Cosentino talk to David Garcia, Arizona State University professor, former Democratic candidate for Arizona Superintendent of … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Care Act, Arizona Economy, Arizona Politics, Business, Community Activism, Corruption, Cultural Diversity, Dark Money, Democratic Governance, Demographic Trends, Education, Education Policy, Elections, Health Care, Health Insurance, Infrastructure Investment, Interviews, Jobs and Employment, Local Politics, Podcasts, Political Candidacy, Political Polarization, Public Education, Public Health Policy, Public Policy, Social Services, Tax and Investment Policy, Tax Revenues, Taxation
Tagged Arizona 2018 Mid-Term Elections, Arizona Gubernatorial Candidates, David Garcia
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Steve Segner Interview — Podcast March 27, 2017
Carnival Barkers Make Lousy Presidents: Donald Trump Tries Governing a Country of 325 Million People With Tweets, Executive Orders, and a 36 Year Old Son-In-Law. Steve Segner, community activist, owner of the El Portal hotel in Sedona, and a valued sponsor of Democratic Perspective, joins Mike … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Care Act, Anti-Federalism, Bigotry, Budget Negotiations, Climate Change, Conservative Paranoia, Conservatives and Reactionaries, Conspiracy Theories, Constitutional Issues, Corruption, Cultural Diversity, Deficit Reduction, Democratic Governance, Elections, Energy Policy, Environmental Issues, Foreign Policy, Global Warming, Human Rights, Immigration, Infrastructure Investment, Intelligence Agencies, International Relations, International Terrorism, Interviews, Iran, Jobs and Employment, LIberals and Conservatives, Medicaid, Middle East Policy, Misogyny, National Politics, National Security, Podcasts, Presidential Elections, Regulatory Agencies, Unemployment
Tagged Donald Trump, Koch Brothers, Robert Mercer, Steve Segner
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President Obama’s Legacy — Podcast January 16, 2017
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times: Democratic Perspective Looks Back At the Obama Years. On the eve of President-Elect Trump’s inauguration, Mike Cosentino, Gary LaMaster, Klaus von Stutterheim, and Steve Williamson evaluate the successes and failures of President … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Care Act, Bigotry, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Climate Change, Conservatives and Reactionaries, Cultural Diversity, Democratic Governance, Disinformation, Domestic Policy, Economic Policy, Economic Stimulus, Education Policy, Elections, Entitlements, Environmental Issues, Ethics, Financial Crisis, Financial Sector, Firearms Legislation, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy, Global Warming, Government, Gun Control, Health Insurance, Intelligence Agencies, International Relations, International Terrorism, LIberals and Conservatives, Marriage Equality, Mass Media, Mass Shootings, Medicaid, National Politics, Podcasts, Political Lies, Political Parties, Political Polarization, Presidential Elections, Propaganda, Public Policy, Racism, Scandal Mongering
Tagged ACA, Affordable Care Act, Ben Bernanke, Benghazi, Donald Trump, Michelle Obama, Obama Administration, Obamacare, President Obama, Sandy Hook School Shooting
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