Category Archives: Infrastructure Investment

Wade Carlisle and Felicia French Interview — Podcast November 6, 2017

Democratic Candidates for the Arizona Legislature from Legislative District 6: Education Funding, Environmental Sustainability, and a More Prosperous Future for Rural Arizona.  Democratic Perspective welcomes two Democratic candidates for the Arizona State Legislature from LD 6, Wade Carlisle, candidate for the … Continue reading

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Toni Denis and Paul Schwartz Interview — Podcast August 14, 2017

As Large As the State of Delaware: The Yavapai County Democratic Party Has a Lot of Ground To Cover In the Age of Trump, and We’re Not Talking Just About Geography. With both our regular co-hosts back in the saddle … Continue reading

Posted in Arizona Politics, Community Activism, Democratic Governance, Digital Revolution, Domestic Policy, Education, Education Funding, Education Policy, Elections, Health Care, Health Care Delivery, Health Care Policy, Income Inequality, Industrial Policy, Infrastructure Investment, Interviews, Local Politics, Podcasts, Political Clubs, Political Lies, Political Parties, Political Polarization, Public Education, Public Health Policy, Public Lands, Public Policy, Underemployment, Unemployment | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Toni Denis and Paul Schwartz Interview — Podcast August 14, 2017

David Garcia Interview — Podcast April 24, 2017

David Garcia Is Running for Governor: Who Is He, and Where Does He Stand on the Issues Facing Arizona? Democratic Perspective co-hosts Michia Casebier and Mike Cosentino talk to David Garcia, Arizona State University professor, former Democratic candidate for Arizona Superintendent of … Continue reading

Posted in Affordable Care Act, Arizona Economy, Arizona Politics, Business, Community Activism, Corruption, Cultural Diversity, Dark Money, Democratic Governance, Demographic Trends, Education, Education Policy, Elections, Health Care, Health Insurance, Infrastructure Investment, Interviews, Jobs and Employment, Local Politics, Podcasts, Political Candidacy, Political Polarization, Public Education, Public Health Policy, Public Policy, Social Services, Tax and Investment Policy, Tax Revenues, Taxation | Tagged , , | Comments Off on David Garcia Interview — Podcast April 24, 2017

Steve Segner Interview — Podcast March 27, 2017

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

Randy Garrison Interview — Podcast February 27, 2017

Infrastructure, Education, and Economic Development: The Challenges Facing Yavapai County. Randy Garrison, recently elected Yavapai County Supervisor for the 3rd District, joins Democratic Perspective for a discussion of a County Supervisor’s duties, and the challenges facing Yavapai County and the Board of Supervisors in … Continue reading

Posted in Arizona Economy, Arizona Politics, Budget Negotiations, Business, Economic Policy, Education Policy, Growth, Income Inequality, Infrastructure Investment, Interviews, Jobs and Employment, Local Politics, Podcasts, Poverty, Public Education, Public Policy, Tax and Investment Policy, Taxation, Underemployment, Unemployment | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Randy Garrison Interview — Podcast February 27, 2017

Indivisible: Tactics for the Anti-Trump Resistance — Podcast January 9, 2017

Don’t Mourn, Organize: Answers For Those Who Want To Know What We’re Supposed To Do Now. Mike Cosentino, Gary LaMaster, and Steve Williamson discuss Indivisible: a Practical Guide for Resisting the Trump Agenda, a 26 page document by former Congressional staffers which provides … Continue reading

Posted in Community Activism, Corruption, Cultural Change, Democratic Governance, Domestic Policy, Economic Policy, Education Policy, Elections, Energy Policy, Entitlements, Ethics, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy, Government, Immigration, Income Inequality, Industrial Policy, Infrastructure Investment, Intelligence Agencies, International Relations, Local Politics, Medicaid, Medicare, Military Policy, Monetary Policy, National Politics, National Security, Podcasts, Political Polarization, Public Policy, Regulatory Agencies, Social Security, U.S. Court System, Veterans' Issues | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Indivisible: Tactics for the Anti-Trump Resistance — Podcast January 9, 2017

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

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

Alex Martinez Interview — Podcast October 31, 2016

We Need To Invest In Our Own Future: Alex Martinez, Democrat for Arizona. Democratic Perspective talks to Alex Martinez, Democratic candidate for the Arizona State Legislature from Legislative District 6, about just how much damage the gutting of successful public institutions, such as our education system, by corporate ripoff artists, is doing to the future prospects … Continue reading

Posted in Arizona Budget, Arizona Economy, Arizona Politics, Bureau of Land Management, Corrections Policy, Corruption, Democratic Governance, Education Policy, Elections, Federal Lands, Infrastructure Investment, Interviews, Jobs and Employment, Podcasts, Privatization, Public Education, Public Lands, Public Policy | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Alex Martinez Interview — Podcast October 31, 2016

Marty Landa Interview — Podcast October 10, 2016

Think Globally, Act Locally: Climate Change and Stewardship In an Age of Indifference. Democratic Perspective welcomes Marty Landa, co-organizer of Inspiration of Sedona,  to discuss the response of his group to the need for ordinary citizens to address the critical issue of anthropogenic climate … Continue reading

Posted in Climate Change, Democratic Governance, Disinformation, Energy Policy, Environmental Issues, Global Warming, Infrastructure Investment, Interviews, National Politics, Podcasts, Political Polarization, Public Policy, Regulatory Agencies, Renewable Energy, Special Interest Legislation, Sustainable Development | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Marty Landa Interview — Podcast October 10, 2016

Ruben Gallego Interview — Podcast September 26, 2016

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

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