Category Archives: Immigration

Criminals Prepare Takeover – Podcast December 22, 2024

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

The United States’ First Openly Criminal Administration. Beginning on January 20, 2025, a convicted felon, adjudicated sexual assaulter, indicted seditionist, indicted thief of classified information, convicted tax cheat, and accused rapist will assume power as president of the United States … Continue reading →

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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

Singal Interview – Podcast September 29, 2024

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Analyzing The 2024 Elections. Steve and Jessica Williamson welcome our favorite political prognosticator, Dan Singal, back to the show. Singal is Emeritus Professor of History and Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York. Singal has a history of … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Arizona Politics, Civil Liberties, Democratic Governance, Elections, Government, Immigration, Initiative and Referendum, Interviews, Morality, National Politics, Political History, Political Lies, Political Parties, Political Polarization, Political Theory, Polling, Presidential Elections, Public Policy, Religion, Voting, Women's Issues, Women's Rights | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Singal Interview – Podcast September 29, 2024

Fogel Interview – Podcast August 18, 2024

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Bringing Hope And Moderation To The Arizona Legislature. Steve Williamson and Gary LaMaster welcome Arizona State Senate candidate, Mike Fogel, to the show. Fogel is a former public-school teacher, coach, and administrator who is running against election-denier Mark Finchem, one … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Campaign Finance, Civil Liberties, Democratic Governance, Domestic Extremism, Education, Education Funding, Education Policy, Elections, Environment, Ethics, Government, Hunger, Immigration, Initiative and Referendum, Interviews, Local Politics, Political Candidacy, Political History, Political Lies, Political Polarization, Presidential Elections, Privatization, Public Accountability, Public Education, Public Policy, Public Service, Voter Suppression, Voting, Water Policy, Women's Rights | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Fogel Interview – Podcast August 18, 2024

Gov. Tim Walz – Podcast August 11, 2024

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Governor Tim Walz: The Joyful Warrior. In an age of anger, distrust and hateful politics, the positive energy of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her pick for vice-president offer a happy and welcome respite. We provide an in-depth profile … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Civil Society, Climate Change, Compassion, Conspiracy Theories, Cultural Diversity, Democratic Governance, Department of Veterans Affairs, Disinformation, Education, Education Policy, Elections, Ethics, Firearms Legislation, Food Insecurity, Global Warming, Government, Health Care Policy, Human Rights, Immigration, Infrastructure, LGBTQ Issues, Military, Misinformation, Morality, National Politics, Political Candidacy, Presidential Elections, Public Education, Public Service, Veterans' Issues, Women's Rights | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Gov. Tim Walz – Podcast August 11, 2024

Kamala vs. Trump – Podcast July 28, 2024

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

A New Race. Biden’s withdrawal from the race has scrambled the presidential election making Trump the only geriatric candidate in cognitive decline. We discuss how the decision to endorse Kamala Harris has brought new energy and hope to Democrats. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Aging, Autocracy, Bigotry, Capital Punishment, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Civil Society, Class Conflict, Climate Change, Compassion, Constitutional Issues, Corporations, Corruption, De-regulation, Democratic Governance, Domestic Extremism, Education, Elections, Energy Policy, Environmental Issues, Foreign Affairs, Front Organizations, Global Warming, Government, Health Care Policy, Human Rights, Immigration, Income Inequality, Infrastructure, International Relations, Judicial System, Justice System, Labor Unions, Legal Issues, LGBTQ Issues, LIberals and Conservatives, Mass Migration, National Politics, Political Candidacy, Political Polarization, Poverty, Presidential Elections, Public Accountability, Public Education, Racism, Refugees, Regulation, Regulatory Agencies, Religion, Social Security, Supreme Court, Taxation, Theocracy, Trade Policy, Voter Suppression, Women's Rights | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Kamala vs. Trump – Podcast July 28, 2024

Singal Interview – Podcast July 14, 2024

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Should Kamala Be The Democratic Candidate? Steve and Karen welcome Emeritus Professor of History Dan Singal back to the show to discuss presidential politics following Biden’s poor debate performance and the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump. Though he believes … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Civil Society, Constitutional Issues, Democratic Governance, Domestic Extremism, Elections, Foreign Affairs, Government, Immigration, Initiative and Referendum, Interviews, Israel, Judicial System, LIberals and Conservatives, Middle East, National Politics, Political Candidacy, Political Parties, Political Theory, Presidential Elections, Supreme Court, Voting, Women's Rights | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Singal Interview – Podcast July 14, 2024

21st Century Challenges – Podcast June 16, 2024

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Can We Rise To The Occasion? The world is currently facing a number of what seem to be insurmountable problems – the threat of autocracy, business monopolies, growing wealth disparity, gun violence, climate crisis, mass migration, mass extinctions and artificial … Continue reading →

Posted in Autocracy, Automation, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Corporations, Democratic Governance, Economic Policy, Economic Theory, Elections, Energy Policy, Environment, Global Warming, Government, Gun Control, Immigration, Income Inequality, inherited Wealth, Jobs and Employment, Mass Extinction, Mass Migration, National Politics, Offshoring, Presidential Elections, Public Policy, Refugees, Supreme Court, Taxation, Technology, Voting | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on 21st Century Challenges – Podcast June 16, 2024

Michaels Interview – Podcast April 7, 2024

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Bringing People And Jurisdictions Together. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Donna Michaels, the incumbent who is running for re-election as Yavapai County Supervisor for District 3. Michaels is a Democrat who won office in 2020 in a district that … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Law Enforcement, Arizona Politics, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Community, Democratic Governance, Elections, Federal Lands, Government, Immigration, Infrastructure, Infrastructure Investment, Interviews, Local Politics, National Politics, Political Candidacy, Public Accountability, Public Lands, Public Policy, Public Service, Voting, Water Policy | Comments Off on Michaels Interview – Podcast April 7, 2024

Dictator In Waiting – Podcast March 17, 2024

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Trump In His Own Words And Actions. Now that Trump has sealed up the Republican nomination, we decided it was time to consider what he might do in a second term in the White House. (Remember, he has already been … Continue reading →

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