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Bidenomics – Podcast July 31, 2023
Rebuilding The Economy From the Middle Out And Bottom Up. Steve Williamson and Gary LaMaster examine the enormous success of the Biden-Harris administration in rescuing the United States economy from the chaos caused by the pandemic and the Trump administration. … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Care Act, Civic Renewal, Civil Liberties, Climate Change, Deficit Reduction, Domestic Policy, Economic Policy, Economic Stimulus, Energy Policy, Environment, Fiscal Policy, Global Warming, Government, Growth, Health Care Policy, Infrastructure, Infrastructure Investment, Jobs and Employment, Labor Shortages, National Debt Ceiling, National Politics, Offshoring, Pandemic, Pharmaceutical Pricing and Procurement, Political Parties, Presidential Elections, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development, Taxation, Taxes and the Deficit
Tagged Antitrust Enforcement, Chips and Science Act, Economic Growth, Inflation Reduction Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Manufacturing, President Biden
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Del Palacio Interview – Podcast June 26, 2023
The Critical Importance Of School Boards. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome to Devin Del Palacio to discuss his views on education as a long-time volunteer and advocate. He has been a school board member for 8 years, served at … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Civil Society, Community Activism, Democratic Governance, Domestic Policy, Education, Education Policy, Elections, Government, Infrastructure, Interviews, LIberals and Conservatives, Local Politics, Political Polarization, Public Education, Public Service, Voting
Tagged Democracy, Finding Common Ground, Internet Access, Pandemic, School Boards, Volunteerism
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Evans Interview – Podcast June 19, 2023
Celebrating Our Second Independence Day. Karen McClelland welcomes Coral Evans, former Flagstaff Mayor, legislative candidate and current Northern Arizona Director for U.S. Senator Kelly on our newest federal holiday – Juneteenth. Evans begins by saying, “Juneteenth is a holiday I … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Civil Rights, Civil Society, Climate Change, Democratic Governance, Economic Policy, Elections, Environmental Issues, Government, Infrastructure, Infrastructure Investment, Innovation, Interviews, Jobs and Employment, National Politics, Political Candidacy, Public Policy, Technology, Water Policy
Tagged America's 2nd Independence Day, Juneteenth, Senator Mark Kelly, Water Management and Conservation
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Epstein Interview – Podcast May 22, 2023
Good News And Bad News From The Arizona State Capitol. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Senator Mitzy Epstein, minority leader of AZ State Senate, to report on this year’s legislative session. Epstein begins by detailing the nearly $18 billion … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Budget, Arizona Politics, Bigotry, Conservatives and Reactionaries, Democratic Governance, Domestic Extremism, Education, Education Funding, Ethics, Government, Hunger, Infrastructure, Infrastructure Investment, Interviews, LIberals and Conservatives, Political Parties, Political Polarization, Public Accountability, Public Education
Tagged Arizona Infrastructure, Arizona Legislature, Arizona Politics, Bad bills, Education Funding, Governor Hobbs, Vetoes
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Jablow – Podcast October 17, 2022
Knowledge And Experience Versus Bluster And Questions. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Scott Jablow, Sedona’s vice-mayor and finalist in the city’s mayoral runoff election. Having worked for Sedona in a number of positions, few know the city’s needs as … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Civic Renewal, Community, Conservatives and Reactionaries, Elections, Environmental Issues, Fiscal Policy, Global Warming, Government, Health Care, Housing, Infrastructure, Initiative and Referendum, Interviews, Local Politics, Political Candidacy, Political Polarization, Public Accountability, Public Lands, Public Service, Voting
Tagged ATVs, Civility, Extremism, Sedona AZ, Short-term Rentals, Traffic, Workforce Housing
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Dunn, Thompson Interview – Podcast July 18, 2022
A Long-Term Vision For Sedona. Steve and Karen welcome Melissa Dunn and Jon “JT” Thompson (sedonajt.com) who are standing for Sedona City Council. Dunn is an accomplished high-tech professional who has owned a home in Sedona for 14 years, while … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Campaign Finance, Citizens United, Civic Renewal, Climate Change, Community, Community Activism, Dark Money, Democratic Governance, Economic Policy, Elections, Environment, Ethics, Government, Growth, Housing, Infrastructure, Interviews, Local Politics, Political Candidacy, Political Contributions, Political Polarization, Public Accountability, Small Business, Sustainable Development, Tourism, Wilderness Preservation
Tagged Jon "JT" Thompson, Melissa Dunn, Sedona City Council
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Moriarity Interview – Podcast June 27, 2022
An Argument For Knowledge, Experience, And Expertise. Though some believe that governments benefit from electing outsiders, at least one candidate takes issue with that. Sedona Mayor Sandy Moriarity explains her view to co-hosts Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland. Moriarity has … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Community, Democratic Governance, Disinformation, Elections, Government, Housing, Infrastructure, Innovation, Interviews, Local Politics, Political Candidacy, Public Accountability, Public Service, Tax Revenues, Tourism
Tagged Sandy Moriarity, Sedona Mayoral Election, Short-term Rentals, Traffic, Transportation
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Fultz, Furman, Thompson Interview – Podcast March 7, 2022
Identifying And Addressing The Issues Facing Sedona. Steve Williamson welcomes three candidates for Sedona City Council: Brian Fultz, Pete Furman, and incumbent John (JT) Thompson. Steve leads the candidates in a wide-ranging discussion that addresses many of the most important … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Climate Change, Community, Development, Elections, Environment, Government, Growth, Health Care, Housing, Infrastructure, Interviews, Local Politics, Political Candidacy, Public Lands, Public Private Collaboration, Public Service, Small Business, Sustainable Development, Tourism, U.S. Forest Service, Water Policy
Tagged ATV/OHV Damage, City of Sedona, Red Rocks, Sedona AZ, Sedona City Council, Sustainability, Traffic, Verde Valley, Workforce Housing
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Gordon Interview – Podcast January 17, 2022
The Importance Of Enacting Voting Rights Legislation. On Martin Luther King Day, Democratic Perspective welcomes Mark Robert Gordon to discuss the ongoing struggle for equal access to voting. Gordon is an attorney who specializes in election law and represents Arizona … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Budget Negotiations, Civil Rights, Constitutional Issues, Democratic Governance, Disinformation, Domestic Policy, Elections, Fiscal Policy, Government, Infrastructure, Infrastructure Investment, Interviews, LIberals and Conservatives, Mass Media, National Politics, Pandemic, Political Candidacy, Political Contributions, Political Lies, Political Parties, Political Polarization, Poverty, Presidential Elections, Public Policy, Racial Discrimination, Voter Suppression, Voting
Tagged Build Back Better, Civil Rights, Democratic National Committee, DNC, Filibuster, GOP Obstruction, Kyrsten Sinema, MLK Day, President Joe Biden, US Senate, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights
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Kinsella, Moriarity and Ploog Interview – Podcast January 3, 2022
Sedona 2021: A Year Of Accomplishment. Steve Williamson welcomes Mayor Sandy Moriarty and City Council Members, Kathy Kinsella and Holli Ploog, to discuss the changes that took place last year, and what Sedona residents might look forward to in the … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Democratic Governance, Development, Disinformation, Environment, Environmental Issues, Federal Lands, Government, Housing, Infrastructure, Interviews, Local Politics, Public Lands, Public Policy, Public Service, Renewable Energy, Social Media, Sustainable Development, Tax and Investment Policy, Tourism, U.S. Forest Service
Tagged City Government, Hiking Trails, Parking, Public Transit, Sedona AZ, Sedona Traffic, Sustainability, Workforce Housing
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