Category Archives: Foreign Policy

Gaza – Podcast September 7, 2025

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

A Second Nakba. Steve Williamson welcomes his wife, Jessica, to discuss the asymmetrical war in Gaza, its history, and the Palestinian’s current plight. They note the United States government’s unwavering support for Israel beginning with the Exodus, and the changing … Continue reading →

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Christelle, Goodwin Interview – Podcast July 27, 2025.

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Ethical Challenges Of AI. Steve Williamson welcomes Matt Goodwin and Andrea Christelle to discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI). Both have PhDs in philosophy and have helped create Sedona Philosophy. Asked to define AI,  Matt responds, “Well, right now, what everyone … Continue reading →

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Lenze Interview – Podcast June 15, 2025

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Global Monsters. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Paul Lenze, the popular Professor of Political Science at Northern Arizona University to discuss international affairs and current issues in the Middle East. They begin with reference to Lenze’s upcoming book, Searching … Continue reading →

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Rothchild Interview – Podcast May 25, 2025

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Our Nation’s Ongoing Complicity In Genocide. Steve and Karen welcome Alice Rothchild back to the show. Rothchild is a doctor, author, filmmaker, blogger and activist with a focus on Gaza and the West Bank. Asked how she can deal with … Continue reading →

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Dictator’s Playbook – April 27, 2025

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

How To Destroy Democracy In Less Than A Hundred Days. Steve and Jessica Williamson along with Gary LaMaster recount the Trump regime’s first hundred days of chaos. We’ve previously established that Trump is a malignant narcissist with sociopathic tendencies. And … Continue reading →

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Trump Chaos – Podcast March 9, 2025

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Sociopath Continues His Assault On Government. The co-hosts assess the latest actions of the new Trump administration, including its destruction of government institutions and the resulting impact on the economy. In his attempts to justify a $4.5 trillion tax … Continue reading →

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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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Sidhwa Interview – January 26, 2025

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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Jordahl Interview – Podcast December 29, 2024

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Israel’s Ongoing Cycle Of Violence. Steve Williamson welcomes Mik Jordahl to discuss the history of Israel and current events in Gaza. Currently, internationally-accepted figures set the number of Palestinian deaths at about 45 thousand from the ongoing war in Gaza … 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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