Category Archives: Government

Jablow, Dunn, Williamson Interview – Podcast July 13, 2025

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Reimagining Sedona’s “Cultural Park.” Steve Williamson welcomes Sedona Mayor Scott Jablow, City Councilmember Melissa Dunn and former Councilmember Jessica Williamson to discuss the future of the failed Cultural Park and amphitheater, which has been unused for many years. The city … Continue reading →

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Post Interview – Podcast June 29, 2025

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Chaos, Confusion And Intimidation. Karen McClelland welcomes one of our favorite guests back to the show to discuss the Supreme Court ruling barring federal judges from issuing national injunctions. Dianne Post, as you may know, is an attorney whose career … Continue reading →

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Check Interview – Podcast June 22, 2025

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Finding Common Ground And Common Sense. Karen McClelland welcomes Yavapai County Supervisor Nikki Check to the show. They begin by discussing the hiring of an additional sheriff’s deputy to help control the growing problem of OHVs. Addressing the possibility of … 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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Trump’s Henchmen – Podcast May 18, 2025

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Miller, Patel, Bondi, Noem And The ICEstapo. Following some astounding testimony before congressional committees, we take a hard look at some of the architects and executioners of the Trump regime’s illegal and unconstitutional acts. Not only has the regime kidnapped … Continue reading →

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Rise of Fascism – Podcast May 11, 2025

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Scapegoats, Discrimination And Greed. We begin the episode by discussing the continuing ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the Trump regime’s scapegoating of minorities, including pro-Palestinian protesters who have been labeled as antisemites in an obvious attempt to control universities and … 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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Lewis Interview – Podcast April 20, 2025

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Save Our Schools! Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Beth Lewis to the show. Lewis is a mom, former public-school teacher, and founding member and Executive Director of Save Our Schools Arizona. Lewis says, “Arizona is the tip of the … Continue reading →

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