Category Archives: Economic Policy

A Prison System That Punishes Taxpayers.

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Our own Bill Timberman was this week’s guest on Democratic Perspective. Bill has made several presentations in the past. This time, he focused on the privatization of prisons in Arizona. He began by saying, “This idea of the outsourcing and … Continue reading →

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More Hullabaloo.

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

In her latest interview with Democratic Perspective, Heather Parton (aka Digby) revealed the secret to her amazing success as a blogger: hard work. “I work seven days a week. I write every single day,” she said. “I’m sympathetic to anyone … Continue reading →

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The Predator State.

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

On May 14, 2012, Democratic Perspective welcomed James K. Galbraith, Professor of Economics at the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the Department of Government at the University of Texas. He is now part of the executive committee of the … Continue reading →

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James Galbraith Interview — Podcast, May 14, 2012

Posted on May 15, 2012 by William Timberman

Predators and Victims: The Cost to the Real Economy and the Middle Class of an Overgrown  Financial Sector. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson talk with James K. Galbraith, professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs … Continue reading →

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Beyond Austerity.

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Once again, Democratic Perspective had the privilege to interview famed economist, Dean Baker. In case you’re not familiar with Mr. Baker, he predicted the housing bubble and its effects as early as 2002. He is co-founder of the Center for … Continue reading →

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Dean Baker Interview — Podcast May 7, 2012

Posted on May 8, 2012 by William Timberman

Policy Responses to the Economic Crisis: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.  Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic Policy and Research, and author of The Conservative Nanny State (2006) and The End of Loser Liberalism (2011) returns … Continue reading →

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Teapublican Lies Exposed!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Okay, this is awkward! I have been placed in the position of writing a blog about a Democratic Perspective interview of myself. Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited about the coverage of a book that has yet to be officially … Continue reading →

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Democratic Perspective’s First Anniversary — Podcast April 9, 2012

Posted on April 11, 2012 by William Timberman

The Republican Wrecking Crew:  Not surprisingly, people who don’t believe in government aren’t very good at governing. On Democratic Perspective’s first anniversary show, co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson are joined by VVID members Gary LaMaster, Dick Searle, Bill Timberman and Chuck … Continue reading →

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Dean Baker Interview, Part 2 — Podcast February 6, 2012

Posted on February 8, 2012 by William Timberman

“The Game Was Rigged”: What the 1% Was Really Up To. In the second part of his interview with Democratic Perspective, Dean Baker talks about who benefits from current economic policies, and what we might do to make them work … Continue reading →

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More On The Economy With Dean Baker.

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Democratic Perspective continued its discussion with acclaimed economist, Dean Baker by asking about the current debate over taxation of the wealthy. “Progressives need a new approach to politics,” he replied. “Most of the public debate is conservatives want to leave things … Continue reading →

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