Category Archives: Environment

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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Reimer, Chaikin Interview – Podcast September 22, 2024

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Small Steps Can Have A Big Impact On Climate Change. Steve Williamson welcomes Frances “Frankie” Reimer, PhD and Peggy Chaikin to discuss the climate crisis. They begin by offering details about a new tool-sharing program through the library in Sedona … Continue reading →

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Fogel Interview – Podcast August 18, 2024

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Bringing Hope And Moderation To The Arizona Legislature. Steve Williamson and Gary LaMaster welcome Arizona State Senate candidate, Mike Fogel, to the show. Fogel is a former public-school teacher, coach, and administrator who is running against election-denier Mark Finchem, one … Continue reading →

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21st Century Challenges – Podcast June 16, 2024

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Can We Rise To The Occasion? The world is currently facing a number of what seem to be insurmountable problems – the threat of autocracy, business monopolies, growing wealth disparity, gun violence, climate crisis, mass migration, mass extinctions and artificial … Continue reading →

Posted in Autocracy, Automation, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Corporations, Democratic Governance, Economic Policy, Economic Theory, Elections, Energy Policy, Environment, Global Warming, Government, Gun Control, Immigration, Income Inequality, inherited Wealth, Jobs and Employment, Mass Extinction, Mass Migration, National Politics, Offshoring, Presidential Elections, Public Policy, Refugees, Supreme Court, Taxation, Technology, Voting | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on 21st Century Challenges – Podcast June 16, 2024

Aguilar Interview – Podcast May 5, 2024

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Campaigning For The Future You Want. Karen McClelland welcomes Ylenia Aguilar, candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission. Since becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen, Aguilar has become a dynamic public servant. In addition to raising two children and working as Business Development … Continue reading →

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Nez Interview – Podcast March 10, 2024

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Representing Constituents. Not An Ideology. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Jonathon Nez, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives. He is running against Republican Eli Crane, the extremist incumbent who doesn’t even live in the congressional district he … Continue reading →

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Ryan Interview – Podcast December 24, 2023

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

A Legacy Of Problem-Solving And Service. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Matt Ryan retiring Coconino County Supervisor to the show. Ryan has been a supervisor for 27 years representing the north and eastern portion of the Sedona area as … Continue reading →

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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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Work Interview – Podcast July 10, 2023

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Finding Compassion For Others And Yourself. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Robertson Work back to the show. Work is an Adjunct Professor, activist and author of numerous books including A Compassionate Civilization: The Urgency of Sustainable Development and Mindful … Continue reading →

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Jordahl, Quezada Interview – Podcast March 13, 2023

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

GOP Attacks On The First Amendment Continue. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome attorneys Mik Jordahl and Martin Quezada to discuss bills that are being introduced in Republican-controlled legislatures across the country that would restrict free speech. Some of the … Continue reading →

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