Category Archives: Government

Bordewich Replay – Podcast April 6, 2020

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Constitution and the First Amendment. Out of respect for social distancing, Democratic Perspective rebroadcasts some of our best shows of seven years of Democratic Perspective. We begin with Fergus Bordewich discussing the Founders and the Constitutional Convention. https://verdevalleyindependentdemocrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Dem-Perspective-5-6-19.mp3Podcast: Play in … Continue reading →

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Mundell, Stanfield, Tovar Interview – Podcast March 30, 2020

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

The Most Powerful Entity In State Government That Nobody Knows Anything About. Democratic Perspective contributors welcome Anna Tovar, Shea Stanfield and Bill Mundell to the show. All three are Democratic candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission with the goal of … Continue reading →

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Adcock Interview – Podcast March 23, 2020

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Coronavirus, Economic Relief, Social Security, and Medicare. Democratic Perspective welcomes Dan Adcock, Government Relations and Policy Director for the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare to discuss potential changes to Social Security and current political proposals. Regarding the … Continue reading →

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Garrison Interview – Podcast March 9, 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

“Billionaires Buying Out Millionaires.” Co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino welcome Randy Garrison of the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors back to the show. Garrison is the Republican incumbent who is being challenged in the coming election by Democratic candidate, … Continue reading →

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Lenze Interview – Podcast March 2, 2020

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Power Politics, Religion And Economic Exploitation In The Middle East.  Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino welcome Paul Lenze back to the program to discuss current events in the Middle East. Lenze is a professor of Politics and International Affairs at … Continue reading →

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Burdick Interview – Podcast February 3, 2020

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Turning State Legislatures Blue. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Klaus von Stutterheim welcome Natalie Burdick co-chair for the Sister District Project in San Francisco. She begins by explaining that Sister District was started by five women, mostly as a … Continue reading →

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Babbott Interview – Podcast January 27, 2020

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Are Ideas More Important Than Ideologies? That’s the question posed by Art Babbott who is campaigning to represent LD-6 in the Arizona Legislature with the support of Steve Segner, owner of Sedona’s El Portal Hotel. They and the show’s hosts … Continue reading →

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Evans Interview – Podcast January 13, 2020

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

“I’m not trying to be a politician. I’m trying to be a statesman.” Democratic Perspective welcomes Coral Evans, Flagstaff mayor and LD6 candidate for the Arizona House. When asked why she’s running for the legislature, she responds, “I believe that … Continue reading →

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Podcast – January 6, 2020

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Looking At 2019 In The Rearview Mirror. Many of the Democratic Perspective crew recap their view of the past year’s events. Kat Ginzel begins by explaining her efforts to Outlaw Dirty Money (aka Dark Money).  Gary LaMaster outlines the consequences … Continue reading →

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Riemer Interview – Podcast December 9, 2019

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Gender Inequality And Climate Change. Steve, Mike and Klaus welcome Frances (Frankie) Riemer, PhD to speak about gender inequity from climate change. Riemer is a professor at Northern Arizona University and member of the Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance. She … Continue reading →

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