Category Archives: Government

Susskind Interview – Podcast August 28, 2023

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Rightwing Assault On Israeli Courts And Democracy. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Hadar Susskind, President and CEO of Americans for Peace Now. When asked about the two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, he replies, “I’ll tell you this: It’s … Continue reading →

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Rothchild Interview – Podcast August 21, 2023

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Israel’s On-going Apartheid Of Palestinians. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Alice Rothchild who just returned from Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank to help us understand the latest developments in the area. Rothchild is a retired OB-GYN turned documentary … Continue reading →

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Habern Interview – Podcast August 14, 2023

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

The First Rule Of Politics Is Simply Showing Up. Karen McClelland welcomes Llama Habern, Precinct Leader and Field Organizer for the Yavapai County Democratic Party. It’s been said that politics is not a spectator sport – that if you care … 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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Podcast July 24, 2023

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

US Foreign Policy – Liberal Idealism v Realism. Steve Williamson and Gary LaMaster look at the many challenges now facing our nation. Our current situation stands in stark contrast to the unbridled optimism that followed the end of the Cold … 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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Podcast July 3, 2023

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

An Ethically Challenged Court. Steve Williamson and Gary LaMaster look at the composition and bias of the Supreme Court of The United States. Now controlled by a rightwing supermajority resulting from two stolen seats, the court has set about legislating … Continue reading →

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Del Palacio Interview – Podcast June 26, 2023

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

The Critical Importance Of School Boards. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome to Devin Del Palacio to discuss his views on education as a long-time volunteer and advocate. He has been a school board member for 8 years, served at … Continue reading →

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Evans Interview – Podcast June 19, 2023

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Celebrating Our Second Independence Day. Karen McClelland welcomes Coral Evans, former Flagstaff Mayor, legislative candidate and current Northern Arizona Director for U.S. Senator Kelly on our newest federal holiday – Juneteenth. Evans begins by saying, “Juneteenth is a holiday I … Continue reading →

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Jablow Interview – Podcast June 12, 2023

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Making City Government Work. Steve Williamson welcomes Scott Jablow, Mayor of Sedona, to discuss the latest issues and developments in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. They begin by talking about problems caused by OHVs (Off Highway Vehicles). The … Continue reading →

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