Category Archives: Human Rights

Cole Interview – Podcast March 8, 2026

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Gary LaMaster

Trying To Understand The Iran War. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland and Gary LaMaster welcome Juan Cole for our final radio broadcast to discuss the Trump regime’s attack on Iran. (After nearly 15 years on KAZM-AM in Sedona, we will be … Continue reading →

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Zalecki Interview – Podcast February 22, 2026

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Gary LaMaster

“I Am A Mom, A Grandma And A Veteran. Nothing Scares Me.” Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Lynn Searle, daughter of the late Dick Searle, Democratic Perspective Co-Founder and Treasurer, and Sandy Zalecki, LD1 candidate for Arizona State Representative. … Continue reading →

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Cosentino, Sierra Interview – Podcast February 15, 2026

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Gary LaMaster

Examining The Seismic Societal Change Of AI. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome former co-host Mike Cosentino and his guest Sheran Sierra, who has a multi-faceted career as a digital tech executive, writer, speaker and more.   Their discussion focuses … Continue reading →

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ICE in Minnesota – Podcast January 25, 2026

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Gary LaMaster

Operation Metro Surge Claims Another Victim. Steve Williamson and Gary LaMaster discuss the consequences and the reasons behind the invasion of 3,000 masked and armed federal agents in Minnesota. A violent invasion that has violated the constitutional rights of thousands … Continue reading →

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Venezuela – Podcast January 4, 2026

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Gary LaMaster

Return Of Imperialism. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland discuss the Trump regime’s invasion of Venezuela and kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Though Maduro was a brutal dictator who caused millions of people to flee the nation, the invasion and … Continue reading →

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Year-End Review – Podcast December 28, 2025

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Gary LaMaster

A Look Back At The First Year Of Trump’s Second Term. Steve Williamson, Jessica Williamson and Gary LaMaster review what they consider the biggest stories of 2025. Steve focuses on the impact of Trump’s borderline personality on U.S. foreign policy. … Continue reading →

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ICE – Podcast December 14, 2025

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

ICE: What You Need To Know About America’s Secret Police. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland and Gary LaMaster discuss the history, structure, recent actions and excesses of ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement). This year, the agency has sent heavily armed … Continue reading →

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Raheb Interview – Podcast November 23, 2025

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Theology Of Liberation. Steve Williamson welcomes theologian Dr. Mitri Raheb, former pastor of the Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem and founder and president of Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. Raheb combines liberation theology with political action. He says, “The … Continue reading →

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Sommer, Mahan Interview – Podcast November 2, 2025.

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Addressing The Mythology Of Climate Change. Karen McClelland welcomes Stefan Sommer and Erin Mahan of NAZCCA (Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance) to discuss the impending climate crisis. Mahan is also Vice-President of Membership and Regulatory Affairs of SunSpec Alliance, a … Continue reading →

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Emmerich, Mock-Jones Interview – Podcast October 26, 2025

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

When Enough Is Enough. Karen McClelland welcomes Jen Emmerich and Janis Mock-Jones to discuss their community activism and the success of their recent “No Kings” march in the Village of Oak Creek. Mock-Jones has been involved in all of the … Continue reading →

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