Category Archives: Energy Policy

Bidenomics – Podcast July 31, 2023

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Rebuilding The Economy From the Middle Out And Bottom Up. Steve Williamson and Gary LaMaster examine the enormous success of the Biden-Harris administration in rescuing the United States economy from the chaos caused by the pandemic and the Trump administration. … Continue reading →

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Kuby Interview – Podcast October 31, 2022

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

A Race That Will Impact The Health Of Your Family, The State, And The Planet. Steve and Karen welcome Lauren Kuby, candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission, a powerful branch of state government that is largely overlooked. Yet it has an … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Campaign Finance, Climate Change, Corporations, Elections, Energy Policy, Environmental Issues, Ethics, Global Warming, Government, Industrial Policy, Interviews, Political Candidacy, Public Accountability, Public Health Policy, Public Policy, Public Service, Regulation, Regulatory Agencies, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development, Water Policy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Kuby Interview – Podcast October 31, 2022

Singal Interview – Podcast August 15, 2022

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

Optimism For Democrats In Upcoming Elections. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome historian Dan Singal back to the show to give his views on the current state of politic affairs. Asked about Democrats’ prospects for the midterms, Singal, who has … Continue reading →

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Fultz, Furman Interview – Podcast July 11, 2022

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

City Council Candidates Address Major Issues Facing Sedona. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Sedona City Council candidates, Brian Fultz and Pete Furman, to discuss their plans for the future of the city. Beginning with the controversy over home rule, … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Climate Change, Community, Conspiracy Theories, Cultural Diversity, Democratic Governance, Elections, Energy Policy, Environmental Issues, Fiscal Policy, Government, Growth, Health Care, Housing, Interviews, Local Politics, Political Candidacy, Public Accountability, Public Policy, Public Service, Renewable Energy, Tax Revenues, Tourism | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Fultz, Furman Interview – Podcast July 11, 2022

Baker, Segner Interview – Podcast April 11, 2022

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

No, Inflation Isn’t The Biggest Story Of The Biden Economy. Steve and Karen welcome Dean Baker, one of the nation’s leading economists, and friend of the show Steve Segner to discuss the economy and inflation. When asked whether inflation is … Continue reading →

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Hodge Interview – Podcast January 10, 2022

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

An Enthusiastic Voice For Change. Karen McClelland and Steve Williamson welcome Jevin Hodge, former vice-chair of the AZ Democratic Party and candidate for the congressional seat currently held by the ethically challenged Rep. David Schweikert. He says, “When elected, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Community, Community Activism, Corruption, Disinformation, Domestic Policy, Economic Policy, Economic Theory, Education, Elections, Energy Policy, Ethics, Government, Health Care, Infrastructure Investment, Innovation, Interviews, Jobs and Employment, National Politics, Political Candidacy, Political Polarization, Poverty, Public Accountability, Public Education, Small Business, Tax Law, Voting | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Hodge Interview – Podcast January 10, 2022

Baker Interview – Podcast November 8, 2021

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

A Golden Age For Our Economy. Steve Williamson welcomes back macroeconomist Dean Baker, co-founder of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, to discuss the bipartisan infrastructure bill, the Build Back Better bill, and their potential impact on inflation. Baker … Continue reading →

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Kuby Interview – Podcast October 25, 2021

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

Prioritizing People Over Corporations. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Lauren Kuby to Democratic Perspective. Kuby is a Tempe City Councilmember who is running for a seat on the Arizona Corporation Commission along with current incumbent Sandra Kennedy. If elected, … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Economy, Arizona Politics, Campaign Finance, Corporate Welfare, Dark Money, Elections, Energy Policy, Environment, Environmental Issues, Ethics, Government, Infrastructure, Interviews, Political Candidacy, Public Accountability, Regulatory Agencies, Regulatory Capture, Renewable Energy, Voting | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Kuby Interview – Podcast October 25, 2021

Singal Interview – Podcast January 18, 2021

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

Looking Forward To The Biden Administration. On MLK Day, Professor Daniel Singal remembers meeting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He then offers his expectations for the Biden administration. Singal begins by noting that Biden has assembled an incredibly impressive cabinet … Continue reading →

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Singal Interview – Podcast November 23, 2000

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

What Can Biden Do? Now that Biden has won the presidency in a landslide, what will he do? And how will he be able to work with Republicans if they maintain control the Senate? Retired professor and political expert, Dan … Continue reading →

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