Category Archives: Income Inequality

The Upcoming Trump Administration: What Should We Expect? — Podcast December 26, 2016

Posted on December 28, 2016 by William Timberman

Billionaires, Generals, and White Supremacists: Donald Trump Introduces the Ship of State to Its New Crew. Gary LaMaster, Klaus von Stutterheim, and Steve Williamson look at President-Elect Trump’s picks for Cabinet and senior advisory positions. Compared to past administrations, this one appears to be … Continue reading →

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The First Draft of History: Post-Election Analysis, 2016 — Podcast November 14, 2016

Posted on November 14, 2016 by William Timberman

What Happened Last Tuesday Is Clear Enough. Why It Happened Is Not: Democratic Perspective is joined by Klaus von Stutterheim, who despite his very German name, has been a U.S. citizen since his early 20s, and has lived and worked in this country … Continue reading →

Posted in Class Conflict, Conspiracy Theories, Cultural Change, Democratic Governance, Demographic Trends, Digital Revolution, Disinformation, Elections, Government, Immigration, Income Inequality, Infrastructure Investment, inherited Wealth, Jobs and Employment, Mass Media, Media Campaigns, National Politics, National Security, Offshoring, Podcasts, Political Lies, Political Parties, Political Polarization, Propaganda, Supreme Court, Technology, Trade Policy, Underemployment, Unemployment | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on The First Draft of History: Post-Election Analysis, 2016 — Podcast November 14, 2016

Tom O’Halleran Interview — Podcast October 24, 2016

Posted on October 24, 2016 by William Timberman

Voting Is Just the Beginning: The Best Way To Ensure that the Public Trust Is Honored By Our Politicians Is To Get Involved In the Process Which Elects Them. Democratic Perspective again welcomes Tom O’Halleran, former Chicago Homicide Detective, former Governing Board member of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Economy, Arizona Politics, Campaign Finance, Child Protection, Democratic Governance, Economic Policy, Education Policy, Elections, Environmental Issues, Ethics, Financial Crisis, Foreclosures, Income Inequality, Interviews, Jobs and Employment, National Politics, Podcasts, Public Education, Public Health Policy, Public Policy, Social Security, Special Interest Legislation, Unemployment | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Tom O’Halleran Interview — Podcast October 24, 2016

Ruben Gallego Interview — Podcast September 26, 2016

Posted on September 26, 2016 by William Timberman

Yes, There Are S0me Good People in Congress. Ruben Gallego, from Arizona’s District 7, Is One Of Them. Democratic Perspective talks to  Ruben Gallego, Harvard graduate, combat marine, and Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona’s CD 7, about … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Economy, Arizona Politics, Bigotry, Campaign Finance, Democratic Governance, Domestic Policy, Education Policy, Energy Policy, Environmental Issues, Federal Lands, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy, Government, Immigration, Income Inequality, Infrastructure Investment, International Terrorism, Interviews, Jobs and Employment, Justice System, National Politics, Podcasts, Presidential Elections, Public Lands, Racial Discrimination, Water Policy | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Ruben Gallego Interview — Podcast September 26, 2016

The National Party Platforms: Haven’t We All Been Here Before? — Podcast August 8, 2016

Posted on August 11, 2016 by William Timberman

The Democratic and Republican Party Platforms: Promises, Promises…. Democratic Perspective hosts Mike Cosentino, Gary LaMaster, and Steve Williamson take a closer look at the Democratic and Republican Party platforms. 51 and 58 pages, respectively, of wonkery, neither of which, if history is any guide, is likely to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Democratic Governance, Education Policy, Elections, Firearms Legislation, Food Insecurity, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Global Warming, Government, Gun Control, Health Care, Health Care Delivery, Health Insurance, Immigration, Income Inequality, Industrial Policy, International Relations, Jobs and Employment, Justice System, Labor Unions, LIberals and Conservatives, National Politics, Podcasts, Political Parties, Political Polarization, Poverty, Presidential Elections, Propaganda, Public Policy, Regulatory Agencies, Social Contract, Social Security, Taxation, U.S. Budget, Unemployment, Welfare, Women's Rights | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The National Party Platforms: Haven’t We All Been Here Before? — Podcast August 8, 2016

The Sanders Campaign: Is It Really Over When It’s Over? — Podcast June 20, 2016

Posted on June 22, 2016 by William Timberman

Bernie and Hillary: In Politics, as in Asymmetric Warfare, Declarations of Victory Can Sometimes Be Premature. Democratic Perspective looks at the passions driving the Sanders campaign, the threat of a permanent schism in the Democratic Party, and what effect — if any — committed Sanders supporters will have on … Continue reading →

Posted in Class Conflict, Cultural Change, Democratic Governance, Demographic Trends, Economic Policy, Education Policy, Elections, Energy Policy, Environmental Issues, Financial Sector, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy, Gun Control, Health Care, Immigration, Income Inequality, Jobs and Employment, Labor Unions, Media Campaigns, Middle East Policy, Military Policy, Minimum Wage, Monetary Policy, National Politics, Palestinian/Israeli Conflict, Podcasts, Political Parties, Political Polarization, Presidential Elections, Public Education, Social Security, Social Services, Socialism | Tagged , , | Comments Off on The Sanders Campaign: Is It Really Over When It’s Over? — Podcast June 20, 2016

Those Whom the Gods Would Destroy: The State of the Nation in May, 2016 — Podcast, May 2, 2016

Posted on May 4, 2016 by William Timberman

Election Year 2016: Trump, Cruz, Bernie, Hillary, Prop. 123 and 124. Six More Months of Crazy Left Before We Can Go Back to Sleep. Democratic Perspective’s veteran election watchers, Mike Cosentino, Gary LaMaster, and Steve Williamson, look at the national primary elections, and … Continue reading →

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The Failure of Ideologically-Driven Public Policies: Minnesota vs. Arizona — Podcast January 11, 2016

Posted on January 13, 2016 by William Timberman

Red States and Blue States: Ideology vs. Service to the People. Democratic Perspective looks at why the ideological preoccupations of the Republican right have proven so disastrous for the people who live in red states. Mike Cosentino and Gary LaMaster compare unemployment, wealth distribution, health … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Federalism, Arizona Budget, Arizona Economy, Arizona Politics, Democratic Governance, Economic Policy, Education Policy, Federal Lands, Government, Income Inequality, Jobs and Employment, Movement Conservatism, Podcasts, Political Theory, Private Prisons, Public Education, Public Lands, Public Policy, Special Interest Legislation, States' Rights, Tax Law, Taxation, Unemployment, Women's Rights | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Failure of Ideologically-Driven Public Policies: Minnesota vs. Arizona — Podcast January 11, 2016

2015: Democratic Perspective’s Year in Review — Podcast January 4, 2015

Posted on January 7, 2016 by William Timberman

The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: Democratic Perspective’s 2015 in Review. Democratic Perspective looks back at the state of the nation in 2015, and isn’t exactly thrilled with what the record of events reveals. The prospects for 2016 don’t look a whole lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Federalism, Arizona Politics, Bigotry, Capital Accumulation, Capitalism, Civil Rights, Class Conflict, Climate Change, Constitutional Issues, Corruption, Democratic Governance, Digital Revolution, Domestic Extremism, Domestic Terrorism, Economic Policy, Elections, Energy Policy, Environmental Issues, European Union, Eurozone, Federal Lands, Foreign Policy, Global Warming, Gun Control, Immigration, Income Inequality, inherited Wealth, International Terrorism, Middle East Policy, National Politics, National Security, Podcasts, Public Lands, Racism, Technology, Unemployment | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on 2015: Democratic Perspective’s Year in Review — Podcast January 4, 2015

Labor Day: The Diminished Remnant of a Proud History of Struggle — Podcast September 7, 2015

Posted on September 12, 2015 by William Timberman

Paid For In Blood: the Forgotten History of the Labor Movement in The U.S. Democratic Perspective looks at the history of our second Civil War — the struggle of the American Labor Movement for decent wages, working conditions, and the political influence crucial … Continue reading →

Posted in American Jobs Act, Class Conflict, Income Inequality, Jobs and Employment, Labor Movement, Labor Unions, Minimum Wage, National Politics, Podcasts, Poverty, Unemployment | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Labor Day: The Diminished Remnant of a Proud History of Struggle — Podcast September 7, 2015