Category Archives: Immigration

Podcast – February 11, 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

The Hidden Damage of the Trump Administration. Democratic Perspective hosts Steve Williamson, Mike Cosentino and Klaus von Stutterheim discuss some of the Trump administration’s actions that have gone relatively unnoticed – actions that been hidden by the smokescreen of scandalous … Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, Department of the Interior, Domestic Extremism, Domestic Terrorism, Environment, Ethics, Federal Lands, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Government, Health Care Policy, Homeland Security, Human Rights, Immigration, Intelligence Agencies, International Relations, Judicial System, Monetary Policy, National Politics, Political Lies, Public Education, Public Health Policy, Public Lands, Public Policy, Public Service, U.S. Court System, U.S. Forest Service, Voter Suppression | Tagged | Comments Off on Podcast – February 11, 2019

Podcast December 31, 2018

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

2018 In Review. The Democratic Perspective crew looks back at 2018, addressing some of the biggest stories of the year. Mike Cosentino explains Trump’s threat to democracy. Klaus von Stutterheim covers the consequences of our military withdrawal from Syria. Gary … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Constitutional Issues, Democratic Governance, Elections, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Government, Gun Control, Immigration, International Terrorism, Mass Shootings, Middle East, Middle East Policy, Military, Military Policy, National Politics, Political Candidacy, Presidential Elections, U.S. Armed Forces | Tagged , | Comments Off on Podcast December 31, 2018

A Tribute to John McCain – Podcast August 27, 2018

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

The Loss of Civility and Honor in Politics. On the eve of the Arizona primary elections, Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino offer their thoughts on Senator McCain’s passing.  They contrast his approach to public service with that of … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Dark Money, Democratic Governance, Elections, Ethics, Government, Immigration, Local Politics, Morality, National Politics, Political Action Committees, Public Accountability, Public Service | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on A Tribute to John McCain – Podcast August 27, 2018

Carlisle, French and Tyler Interviews – Podcast August 20, 2018

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

Turning AZ LD-6 Blue. Democratic Perspective co-host Steve Williamson welcomes the three Democratic candidates to represent northern Arizona in the state legislature: Wade Carlisle, Felicia French and Bobby Tyler. They discuss how the current legislative representatives have ignored the needs of … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Budget, Arizona Economy, Arizona Politics, Community Activism, Compassion, Education, Education Funding, Education Policy, Elections, Government, Health Care, Health Care Delivery, Human Rights, Immigration, Interviews, Local Politics, Opioid Epidemic, Public Accountability, Public Education, Public Health Policy, Water Policy | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Carlisle, French and Tyler Interviews – Podcast August 20, 2018

Jeff Biggers Interview – Podcast July 2, 2018

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

Resistance, Reclaiming an American Tradition. That’s the title of a new book written by this week’s guest. Jeff Biggers is an author, journalist, historian and playwright. During a conversation with Democratic Perspective co-hosts, Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino, he explains … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona History, Arizona Politics, Civic Renewal, Civil Liberties, Community Activism, Education, Elections, Environmental Issues, Founding Fathers, Government, Human Rights, Immigration, Interviews, Local Politics, National Politics, Political History, Political Theory, Public Education | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Jeff Biggers Interview – Podcast July 2, 2018

Robertson Work Interview – Podcast January 15, 2018

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

Creating More Compassionate Communities. On MLK Day, the show welcomes author Robertson Work and local activists Kathy Kinsella and Peggy Chaikin to discuss ways to make the world more compassionate one community at a time. Work’s book, A Compassionate Civilization: … Continue reading →

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Stephen Nuño Interview — Podcast August 21, 2017

Posted on August 23, 2017 by William Timberman

How “I Lift My Lamp Beside the Golden Door” Became “Build the Wall!”: A History of U.S. Attitudes Toward Immigration. Democratic Perspective’s Mike Cosentino speaks with Northern Arizona University Professor Stephen Nuño about the history of U.S. attitudes toward immigration. Economic and … Continue reading →

Posted in Agricultural Policy, Arizona History, Civil Liberties, Cultural Change, Cultural Diversity, Democratic Governance, Domestic Policy, Homeland Security, Human Rights, Immigration, Industrial Policy, International Terrorism, Jobs and Employment, Justice System, Labor Shortages, National Politics, National Security, National Sovereignty, Podcasts, Political Gaffes, Public Policy, Racial Discrimination, Racism, Social Services, U.S. Court System | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Stephen Nuño Interview — Podcast August 21, 2017

Doug Ballard Interview — Podcast April 3, 2017

Posted on April 4, 2017 by William Timberman

After the Debacle of 2016, It’s Clear That the Democratic Party Has Problems: Does It Have Any Solutions? Doug Ballard, Arizona Democratic Party stalwart, former chair of the Coconino County Democratic Party, Democratic Candidate for the Arizona State Legislature, and currently Arizona … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordable Care Act, Arizona Politics, Campaign Finance, Dark Money, Democratic Governance, Demographic Trends, Disinformation, Domestic Policy, Economic Policy, Education Policy, Elections, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy, Government, Health Care, Health Care Delivery, Health Insurance, Immigration, International Terrorism, Interviews, Jobs and Employment, Labor Unions, LIberals and Conservatives, Media Campaigns, Military Policy, Minimum Wage, Misogyny, National Politics, National Security, Podcasts, Political Action Committees, Political Contributions, Political Parties, Presidential Elections, Public Education, Public Health Policy, Public Policy, Racism, Social Services, Supreme Court, Underemployment, Unemployment | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Doug Ballard Interview — Podcast April 3, 2017

Steve Segner Interview — Podcast March 27, 2017

Posted on March 29, 2017 by William Timberman

Carnival Barkers Make Lousy Presidents: Donald Trump Tries Governing a Country of 325 Million People With Tweets, Executive Orders, and a 36 Year Old Son-In-Law. Steve Segner, community activist, owner of the El Portal hotel in Sedona, and a valued sponsor of Democratic Perspective, joins Mike … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordable Care Act, Anti-Federalism, Bigotry, Budget Negotiations, Climate Change, Conservative Paranoia, Conservatives and Reactionaries, Conspiracy Theories, Constitutional Issues, Corruption, Cultural Diversity, Deficit Reduction, Democratic Governance, Elections, Energy Policy, Environmental Issues, Foreign Policy, Global Warming, Human Rights, Immigration, Infrastructure Investment, Intelligence Agencies, International Relations, International Terrorism, Interviews, Iran, Jobs and Employment, LIberals and Conservatives, Medicaid, Middle East Policy, Misogyny, National Politics, National Security, Podcasts, Presidential Elections, Regulatory Agencies, Unemployment | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Steve Segner Interview — Podcast March 27, 2017

Women’s March Sedona: Voices of the Resistance — Podcast March 13, 2017

Posted on March 13, 2017 by William Timberman

This Is Why Donald Trump Will NOT Have the Last Word: Women’s March Sedona Is On the Move. Democratic Perspective’s Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson are joined in the KAZM studio by Peggy Chaikin, Michelle Grimm, and Kathy Kinsella, representatives of Women’s March … Continue reading →

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