Category Archives: Elections

Kinsella, Ploog Interview – Podcast September 21, 2025

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Sedona’s Council/Mayoral Conflict. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Sedona City Counselors, Kathy Kinsella and Holly Ploog to discuss numerous issues facing the city. The most concerning is the recent conflict between Mayor Scott Jablow and the council, which resulted … Continue reading →

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Cosentino Interview – Podcast July 20, 2025

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Welcome Back, Coz! After a multi-year absence, Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome back Michael Cosentino, co-founder and longtime co-host of Democratic Perspective, to discuss developments with Verde Valley Democrats, Indivisible, and a new nonpartisan organization: the Rural Organizing Initiative.

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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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Ginzel Interview – Podcast April 13, 2025

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Saving Democracy One Conversation At A Time. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome activist Kat Ginzel to discuss her success in organizing Democrats in a rural, red district. After Ginzel became a Precinct Captain, she learned that, despite appearances, many … Continue reading →

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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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Stahl Interview – Podcast March 16, 2025

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Giving Voice To Rural Districts. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Judy Stahl, president of Arizona Democratic Women and founder of Voice for Values, a progressive non-partisan Political Action Committee that is focused on voter empowerment and government accountability. After some … 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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Jordahl Interview – Podcast December 8, 2024

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Israel, Jim Crow, And Their Impact On Our Elections. Steve Williamson welcomes Mik Jordahl and his son Lincoln to the show to discuss events in the Middle East, generational political differences, and the recent presidential election. Mik and Lincoln have … Continue reading →

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