Category Archives: Foreign Affairs

The Trump Effect – Podcast March 2, 2025

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Switching Sides. On this episode of Democratic Perspective, the co-hosts along with frequent guest Mik Jordahl discuss the Trump administration’s impact on foreign relations. In the first few weeks of Trump’s second term, we have seen Trump shutter USAID, threaten … Continue reading →

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Trump Regime’s First 20 Days – Podcast February 9, 2025

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Felon-in-Chief’s First 20 Days In Office. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland and Gary LaMaster review the actions of the new Trump Regime and Project 2025. We begin by reminding listeners that many psychologists have diagnosed Trump as a sociopath and … Continue reading →

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Sidhwa Interview – January 26, 2024

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

“Trying To Destroy Gaza. Not Just Hamas.” Steve Williamson and guest host Mik Jordahl welcome Feroze Sidhwa to the show. Sidhwa is a trauma surgeon who has served in some of the world’s most extreme trouble spots and situations, most … 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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Kuttab Interview – Podcast November 17, 2024

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Israeli War With Gaza Continues Amidst A Virtual Media Blackout. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome international human rights attorney Jonathon Kuttab to discuss the human rights conditions in Gaza and the Middle East. Kuttab is a co-founder of the … Continue reading →

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Lenze Interview – Podcast October 13, 2024

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

When Will It End? Steve Williamson welcomes Paul Lenze, Senior Lecturer for the Department of Politics and International Affairs at Northern Arizona University, back to the show to discuss Israel’s expanding military conflict in the Middle East. More than a … Continue reading →

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Nerenberg Interview – Podcast August 25, 2024

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

The Ongoing Destruction Of Palestine. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Daniel Nerenberg, Education and Communication Specialist for Just Vision, back to the show to discuss the current situation in Gaza and the West Bank. During the lengthy conflict more … Continue reading →

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Kamala vs. Trump – Podcast July 28, 2024

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

A New Race. Biden’s withdrawal from the race has scrambled the presidential election making Trump the only geriatric candidate in cognitive decline. We discuss how the decision to endorse Kamala Harris has brought new energy and hope to Democrats. And … Continue reading →

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Singal Interview – Podcast July 14, 2024

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Should Kamala Be The Democratic Candidate? Steve and Karen welcome Emeritus Professor of History Dan Singal back to the show to discuss presidential politics following Biden’s poor debate performance and the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump. Though he believes … Continue reading →

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