Category Archives: Human Rights

Post Interview – Podcast April 4, 2022

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

A Modern-Day Form Of Slavery. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome international human rights attorney Dianne Post to discuss the abuses and disproportionate cost of for-profit private prisons. Post was first on our show in 2013 to discuss the same … Continue reading →

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Lenze Interview – Podcast March 14, 2022

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

Assessing Putin’s War. Steve Williamson welcomes Paul Lenze, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Politics & International Affairs at Northern Arizona University, to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Asked about the news coverage of the invasion, Lenze responds, “They’ve done … Continue reading →

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Reimer, Castagno, Ononuju Interview – Podcast February 28, 2022

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

Critical Race Theory According To The People Who Teach It. Steve Williamson and Sedona City Councilor Holli Ploog welcome Dr. Francis Reimer, Prof. Angelina Elizabeth Castagno, and Dr. Ijeoma Ononuju, all of Northern Arizona University to discuss the now controversial … Continue reading →

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Babaa, Jordahl Interview – Podcast February 14, 2022

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

GOP Assault On Free Speech. “You must pledge allegiance to Israel and to the corporations for which we stand.” That’s the message given to state contractors by Republican legislatures in the more than 30 states that have passed draconian laws … Continue reading →

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Parraz Interview – Podcast December 13, 2021

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

Defeating Hate. Democratic Perspective welcomes Randy Parraz back to the show to discuss his new book, Dignity by Fire: Dismantling Arizona’s Anti-Immigrant Machine. Parraz is the activist who organized the successful effort to recall Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce, author … Continue reading →

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Laser Interview – Podcast November 15, 2021

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

Fighting For Freedom of Religion And A More Inclusive America. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Rachel Laser, CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Laser begins by noting that Americans United has been around for almost … Continue reading →

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Moore, Wozniak Interview – Podcast October 4, 2021

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

Filling The Need With Food And Shelter. Hava and Steve welcome Laurie Moore and Kathy Wozniak to the show to discuss their approach to helping those who are unsheltered and food insecure. Moore is president of the Sedona Area Homeless … Continue reading →

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Gunnigle Interview – Podcast August 23, 2021

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

Holding Police Accountable. As the next in our eight-part of our series on criminal justice, Hava welcomes attorney Julie Gunnigle to discuss the DOJ investigation of the Phoenix Police Department and a variety of other civil rights issues. Gunnigle begins … Continue reading →

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The GOP Brain – Podcast July 5, 2021

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

The Science Behind Our Political Divide. Following a well-deserved tribute to Barbara J. Litrell on her passing, the co-hosts continue their discussion about the unsettling changes to the GOP. Hava points to scientific studies that show there is a physical … Continue reading →

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Rothchild Interview – Podcast June 21, 2021

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

Examining The Founding Mythology of Israel. Democratic Perspective welcomes Alice Rothchild back to the show to discuss the recent conflict between Israel and Palestinians. Rothchild is a physician, author, activist and filmmaker who has long served as a volunteer in … Continue reading →

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