Category Archives: Federal Lands

Jordahl Interview – Podcast February 1, 2021

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

The Ecological Disasters Created By The Border Wall. Laiken Jordahl, borderlands campaigner for the Center for Biological Diversity, joins Steve Williamson to discuss the devastating ecological impact of the border wall. Jordahl notes that about 450 miles of new border … Continue reading →

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Hogan, Bonk, Wolfe Interviews – Podcast December 14, 2020

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Examining Proposed Developments For The Verde Valley. Steve Williamson, Hava Derby and their guests discuss five controversial developments that have been proposed for the Verde Valley. The projects include a wildlife sanctuary, a large housing development, a bridge and roadway, … Continue reading →

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Kelly and Michaels Interviews – Podcast October 5, 2020

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Turning Arizona Blue. Democratic Perspective welcomes former astronaut and US Senate candidate for Arizona, Mark Kelly. Kelly answers questions on a diverse range of topics, such as federal management of public lands, mining, climate science, solar energy, as well as … Continue reading →

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O’Halleran Interview – Podcast September 28, 2020

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Demanding More Of Congress. Democratic Perspective welcomes Congressman Tom O’Halleran in a conversation that covers a wide range of issues, including the upcoming election, the pandemic, healthcare, broadband, public lands, climate change, and the needs of rural America. He begins … Continue reading →

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DiSanto Interview – Podcast August 10, 2020

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Defeating America’s Goofiest Congressman. Democratic Perspective welcomes Delina DiSanto, Democratic candidate running to unseat incumbent congressman Paul Gosar. For those unfamiliar with Gosar, he’s a Trump apologist who uses divisive rhetoric and subscribes to a variety of wild conspiracy theories. … Continue reading →

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Under The Cover Of COVID – Podcast May 18, 2020

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

How Trump Is Changing America While We Focus on the Pandemic. Democratic Perspective co-hosts, Steve Williamson, Mike Cosentino and Klaus von Stutterheim, discuss the environmental deregulation and coverups taking place while the nation is necessarily focusing on the pandemic. For … Continue reading →

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Pierce, Pearce, Pearce and Stuckey Interview – Podcast July 22, 2019

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

A New Threat To Arizona Water. Mike Cosentino welcomes Bill Pierce, Wayne and Martha Pearce and John Stuckey of Protect Our Water Arizona to discuss the push to extract helium from northern Arizona and the risks it poses. The big … Continue reading →

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Hake Interview – Podcast March 25, 2019

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

The Economics Of Addressing Climate Change. After briefly discussing the Barr report, Democratic Perspective hosts, Steve Williamson and Klaus von Stutterheim discuss renewable energy with John Hake, a retired business investor and software executive. With his background, Hake is able … Continue reading →

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Podcast – February 11, 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

The Hidden Damage of the Trump Administration. Democratic Perspective hosts Steve Williamson, Mike Cosentino and Klaus von Stutterheim discuss some of the Trump administration’s actions that have gone relatively unnoticed – actions that been hidden by the smokescreen of scandalous … Continue reading →

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Stephen Nash Interview – Podcast April 30, 2018

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

The conflict between the preservation of public lands and those who wish to exploit them. Democratic Perspective co-hosts, Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino, welcome Stephen Nash, a writer and scientist who teaches journalism and environmental studies at the University of Richmond. Nash has … Continue reading →

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