Category Archives: Environment

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 →

Posted in Affordable Care Act, Civic Renewal, Civil Liberties, Climate Change, Deficit Reduction, Domestic Policy, Economic Policy, Economic Stimulus, Energy Policy, Environment, Fiscal Policy, Global Warming, Government, Growth, Health Care Policy, Infrastructure, Infrastructure Investment, Jobs and Employment, Labor Shortages, National Debt Ceiling, National Politics, Offshoring, Pandemic, Pharmaceutical Pricing and Procurement, Political Parties, Presidential Elections, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development, Taxation, Taxes and the Deficit | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Bidenomics – Podcast July 31, 2023

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 →

Posted in Biodiversity, Civil Society, Climate Change, Community, Community Activism, Compassion, Corporations, Dark Money, Democratic Governance, Domestic Extremism, Elections, Environment, Environmental Issues, Ethics, Foreign Policy, Global Warming, Government, Human Rights, Immigration, Income Inequality, International Relations, Interviews, LIberals and Conservatives, Mass Migration, Morality, National Politics, Philosophy, Political Polarization, Poverty, Social Contract, Sustainable Development, Taxation | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Work Interview – Podcast July 10, 2023

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 →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Business Cultural Change, Capitalism, Civil Liberties, Climate Change, Conservative Paranoia, Constitutional Issues, Corporations, Democratic Governance, Domestic Extremism, Environment, Environmental Issues, Environmentalism, Ethics, Fiscal Policy, Government, Human Rights, Interviews, Investment Banking, Legal Issues, National Politics, Public Accountability, Public Policy, Public Private Collaboration, Special Interest Legislation, U.S. Court System | Comments Off on Jordahl, Quezada Interview – Podcast March 13, 2023

Work Interview – Podcast February 20, 2023

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Compassion In Politics? Steve and Karen welcome Robertson Work back to the show. A former UN employee and teacher, he is currently an activist, writer, and poet. One of his most noted books is A Compassionate Civilization: The Urgency of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bigotry, Biodiversity, Civil Society, Compassion, Cultural Change, Environment, Environmental Issues, Global Warming, Human Rights, Interviews, LIberals and Conservatives, Mass Extinction, Mass Migration, Misogyny, Morality, National Politics, Philosophy, Political Polarization, Refugees, Wilderness Preservation | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Work Interview – Podcast February 20, 2023

Bahr Interview – Podcast February 13, 2023

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Thirsty For Solutions. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Sandy Bahr back to the show. Bahr is a long-time representative of the Arizona Chapter of the Sierra Club and spends a great deal of her time lobbying the Arizona legislature … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Climate Change, Domestic Extremism, Environment, Environmental Issues, Global Warming, Government, Interviews, Native American Issues, Political Parties, Political Polarization, Public Accountability, Water Policy, Wilderness Preservation | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Bahr Interview – Podcast February 13, 2023

Garrado Interview – Podcast January 23, 2023

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Helping The Arizona Democratic Party Take The Next Step. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Steve Garrado to the show. Garrado is currently one of two candidates for Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party. His experience includes 14 years as … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Community Activism, Conservatives and Reactionaries, Democratic Governance, Education, Elections, Environment, Government, Interviews, LIberals and Conservatives, Local Politics, Political Candidacy, Political Clubs, Political Parties, Political Polarization, Public Accountability, Voting | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Garrado Interview – Podcast January 23, 2023

Mayes Interview – Podcast July 25, 2022

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

A Lawyer For The People. Steve and Karen welcome Kris Mayes, candidate for Arizona Attorney General. A former Republican turned Democrat, she was born and raised in the Prescott area of Yavapai County. Mayes promises to stand up for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Arizona Law Enforcement, Arizona Politics, Climate Change, Constitutional Issues, Corporations, Corruption, Democratic Governance, Domestic Extremism, Drug Trafficking, Elections, Environment, Environmental Issues, Ethics, Global Warming, Government, Health Care, Immigration, Interviews, Justice System, Law Enforcement, Legal Issues, Opioid Epidemic, Political Candidacy, Public Health Policy, Public Service, Regulation, Social Contract, Voting, Women's Issues, Women's Rights | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Mayes Interview – Podcast July 25, 2022

Dunn, Thompson Interview – Podcast July 18, 2022

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

A Long-Term Vision For Sedona. Steve and Karen welcome Melissa Dunn and Jon “JT” Thompson (sedonajt.com) who are standing for Sedona City Council. Dunn is an accomplished high-tech professional who has owned a home in Sedona for 14 years, while … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Campaign Finance, Citizens United, Civic Renewal, Climate Change, Community, Community Activism, Dark Money, Democratic Governance, Economic Policy, Elections, Environment, Ethics, Government, Growth, Housing, Infrastructure, Interviews, Local Politics, Political Candidacy, Political Contributions, Political Polarization, Public Accountability, Small Business, Sustainable Development, Tourism, Wilderness Preservation | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Dunn, Thompson Interview – Podcast July 18, 2022

Ruby, Fogel, Ransom, Sinclair Interview – Podcast March 21, 2022

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

Bridging The Political Divide In Arizona. Co-hosts Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome to the show three well-qualified Democratic candidates for the Arizona State Legislature along with their campaign manager, Jay Ruby. The candidates include Mike Fogel, a school board … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Budget, Arizona Economy, Arizona Politics, Campaign Finance, Climate Change, Community, Constitutional Issues, Dark Money, Democratic Governance, Domestic Extremism, Education, Education Funding, Education Policy, Elections, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Environmental Issues, Environmentalism, Ethics, Food Insecurity, Funding, Global Warming, Government, Interviews, Jobs and Employment, LIberals and Conservatives, Political Candidacy, Political Contributions, Political Parties, Public Education, Renewable Energy, Small Business, Voter Suppression, Voting, Water Policy, Women's Issues | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Ruby, Fogel, Ransom, Sinclair Interview – Podcast March 21, 2022

Fultz, Furman, Thompson Interview – Podcast March 7, 2022

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

Identifying And Addressing The Issues Facing Sedona. Steve Williamson welcomes three candidates for Sedona City Council: Brian Fultz, Pete Furman, and incumbent John (JT) Thompson. Steve leads the candidates in a wide-ranging discussion that addresses many of the most important … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Climate Change, Community, Development, Elections, Environment, Government, Growth, Health Care, Housing, Infrastructure, Interviews, Local Politics, Political Candidacy, Public Lands, Public Private Collaboration, Public Service, Small Business, Sustainable Development, Tourism, U.S. Forest Service, Water Policy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Fultz, Furman, Thompson Interview – Podcast March 7, 2022