Category Archives: International Relations

Gaza – Podcast September 7, 2025

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

A Second Nakba. Steve Williamson welcomes his wife, Jessica, to discuss the asymmetrical war in Gaza, its history, and the Palestinian’s current plight. They note the United States government’s unwavering support for Israel beginning with the Exodus, and the changing … Continue reading →

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Consequences of Trump – Podcast August 10, 2025

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Lasting Consequences Of The Trump Regime. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland and Gary LaMaster examine the consequences of a president who blithely violates the Constitution, who uses tariffs (quite literally a tax on consumers) to shake down allies and other nations, … Continue reading →

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Christelle, Goodwin Interview – Podcast July 27, 2025.

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Ethical Challenges Of AI. Steve Williamson welcomes Matt Goodwin and Andrea Christelle to discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI). Both have PhDs in philosophy and have helped create Sedona Philosophy. Asked to define AI,  Matt responds, “Well, right now, what everyone … Continue reading →

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Lenze Interview – Podcast June 15, 2025

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Global Monsters. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Paul Lenze, the popular Professor of Political Science at Northern Arizona University to discuss international affairs and current issues in the Middle East. They begin with reference to Lenze’s upcoming book, Searching … Continue reading →

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Rothchild Interview – Podcast May 25, 2025

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Our Nation’s Ongoing Complicity In Genocide. Steve and Karen welcome Alice Rothchild back to the show. Rothchild is a doctor, author, filmmaker, blogger and activist with a focus on Gaza and the West Bank. Asked how she can deal with … Continue reading →

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Rise of Fascism – Podcast May 11, 2025

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Scapegoats, Discrimination And Greed. We begin the episode by discussing the continuing ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the Trump regime’s scapegoating of minorities, including pro-Palestinian protesters who have been labeled as antisemites in an obvious attempt to control universities and … Continue reading →

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Dictator’s Playbook – April 27, 2025

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

How To Destroy Democracy In Less Than A Hundred Days. Steve and Jessica Williamson along with Gary LaMaster recount the Trump regime’s first hundred days of chaos. We’ve previously established that Trump is a malignant narcissist with sociopathic tendencies. And … Continue reading →

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The Trump Effect – Podcast March 2, 2025

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Switching Sides. On this episode of Democratic Perspective, the co-hosts along with frequent guest Mik Jordahl discuss the Trump administration’s impact on foreign relations. In the first few weeks of Trump’s second term, we have seen Trump shutter USAID, threaten … Continue reading →

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Trump Regime’s First 20 Days – Podcast February 9, 2025

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Felon-in-Chief’s First 20 Days In Office. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland and Gary LaMaster review the actions of the new Trump Regime and Project 2025. We begin by reminding listeners that many psychologists have diagnosed Trump as a sociopath and … Continue reading →

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Sidhwa Interview – January 26, 2025

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

“Trying To Destroy Gaza. Not Just Hamas.” Steve Williamson and guest host Mik Jordahl welcome Feroze Sidhwa to the show. Sidhwa is a trauma surgeon who has served in some of the world’s most extreme trouble spots and situations, most … Continue reading →

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