Category Archives: Health Care

Horstman Interview – Podcast March 23, 2025

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

How Trump’s Chaos Impacts Counties. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Patrice Horstman, Coconino County Supervisor, attorney and Democratic activist to the show. Horstman begins by saying, “County government, especially right now with what’s going on in the federal government … Continue reading →

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Stahl Interview – Podcast March 16, 2025

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Giving Voice To Rural Districts. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Judy Stahl, president of Arizona Democratic Women and founder of Voice for Values, a progressive non-partisan Political Action Committee that is focused on voter empowerment and government accountability. After some … 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 →

Posted in Agribusiness, Autocracy, China, Class Conflict, Congressional Oversight, Conservatives and Reactionaries, Constitutional Issues, Corruption, De-regulation, Deficit Reduction, Department of Justice, Department of Veterans Affairs, Domestic Extremism, Domestic Policy, Domestic Terrorism, Economic Policy, Education, Energy Policy, Environmental Issues, Federal Lands, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy, Government, Health Care, Human Rights, Immigration, Income Inequality, Inflation, Legal Issues, Medicaid, Medicare, Morality, National Politics, Privatization, Public Accountability, Public Education, Refugees, Regulatory Agencies, Resistance, Russia, Taxes and the Deficit, Trade Policy, U.S. Forest Service, Ukraine, Unemployment, Veterans' Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Trump Chaos – Podcast March 9, 2025

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 →

Posted in Agricultural Policy, Anti-Federalism, Autocracy, Bigotry, Civil Liberties, Climate Change, Congressional Oversight, Constitutional Issues, Corporations, Corruption, De-regulation, Democratic Governance, Department of Justice, Domestic Extremism, Economic Policy, Education, Education Policy, Energy Policy, Environment, Ethics, Foreign Affairs, Funding, Government, Health Care, Human Rights, Immigration, Income Inequality, Industrial Policy, Inflation, Intelligence Agencies, International Relations, Judicial System, Legal Issues, Mass Incarceration, Misogyny, Morality, National Politics, National Security, Pandemic, Political Lies, Public Accountability, Public Education, Public Health Policy, Racism, Regulatory Agencies, Resistance, States' Rights, Supreme Court, Trade Policy, Women's Rights | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Trump Regime’s First 20 Days – Podcast February 9, 2025

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 →

Posted in Bigotry, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Genocide, Health Care, Human Rights, International Relations, International Terrorism, Interviews, Israel, Journalism, Middle East, Middle East Policy, Military, Morality, National Politics, Palestinian/Israeli Conflict, Racial Discrimination, Racism, Refugees, Zionism | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Sidhwa Interview – January 26, 2024

Election Results – Podcast November 10, 2024

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Have You No Sense Of Decency? That has to be the question asked of the majority of America’s voters. It will be difficult for future generations to understand how a serial liar and sexual predator who was twice impeached, indicted … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Afghanistan, Arizona Politics, Autocracy, Bigotry, Campaign Finance, Civil Liberties, Civil Society, Climate Change, Conservatives and Reactionaries, Constitutional Issues, Corporations, Corruption, Cultural Diversity, Department of Justice, Disinformation, Domestic Extremism, Elections, Ethics, Government, Health Care, Human Rights, Immigration, Inflation, Judicial System, Labor Shortages, Labor Unions, LGBT Issues, LIberals and Conservatives, Mass Media, Misinformation, Morality, National Politics, Palestinian/Israeli Conflict, Political Lies, Political Parties, Presidential Elections, Privatization, Propaganda, Public Education, Refugees, Regulation, Regulatory Agencies, Religion, Social Media, Taxation, Trade Policy, Voting, Women's Rights | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Election Results – Podcast November 10, 2024

Bruce Interview – Podcast October 20, 2024

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

A Primer For Arizona’s Ballot Propositions. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Jim Bruce from Democrats of Rim Country to discuss the propositions on the ballot. Bruce explains, “All the ones that start with a 1 are amending the Constitution. … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Constitutional Issues, Democratic Governance, Elections, Government, Health Care, Human Rights, Initiative and Referendum, Interviews, Judicial System, Legal Issues, Local Politics, Political Clubs, Voting, Women's Issues, Women's Rights | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Bruce Interview – Podcast October 20, 2024

Nez Interview – Podcast March 10, 2024

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Representing Constituents. Not An Ideology. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Jonathon Nez, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives. He is running against Republican Eli Crane, the extremist incumbent who doesn’t even live in the congressional district he … Continue reading →

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Ruby Interview – Podcast January 28, 2024

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

From Theater To Politics. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Jay Ruby, theater company director, actor, activist, and Democratic candidate for the Arizona State Legislature. Ruby has experience in organizing people, beginning with his efforts to establish a theater company … Continue reading →

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Rothchild Interview – Podcast November 27, 2023

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Identifying The Root Causes Of The Israeli-Gaza War. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Alice Rothchild to discuss Gaza and its war with Israel. Rothchild is a physician, author, activist, and filmmaker who has devoted decades to understanding and writing … Continue reading →

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