Category Archives: Interviews

Cole Interview – Podcast March 8, 2026

Trying To Understand The Iran War. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland and Gary LaMaster welcome Juan Cole for our final radio broadcast to discuss the Trump regime’s attack on Iran. (After nearly 15 years on KAZM-AM in Sedona, we will be … Continue reading

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Miller Interview – Podcast March 1, 2026

The Many Contrasts Of Arizona History.  Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Prescott activist Glenn Miller to explore the evolution of Arizona political history. They begin by discussing some of the contradictions of Arizona, which saw the state go from … Continue reading

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Zalecki Interview – Podcast February 22, 2026

“I Am A Mom, A Grandma And A Veteran. Nothing Scares Me.” Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Lynn Searle, daughter of the late Dick Searle, Democratic Perspective Co-Founder and Treasurer, and Sandy Zalecki, LD1 candidate for Arizona State Representative. … Continue reading

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Cosentino, Sierra Interview – Podcast February 15, 2026

Examining The Seismic Societal Change Of AI. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome former co-host Mike Cosentino and his guest Sheran Sierra, who has a multi-faceted career as a digital tech executive, writer, speaker and more.   Their discussion focuses … Continue reading

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Work Interview – Podcast January 18, 2026

Remaining Positive In Troubled Times. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome author and activist Robertson Work back to the show. His most recognized work is A Compassionate Civilization: The Urgency of Sustainable Development and Mindful Activism – Reflections and Recommendations. … Continue reading

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Boyce, Masters Interview – Podcast January 11, 2026

The Growing Privacy Threat Of ALPR Surveillance Cameras. Steve Williamson and Mik Jordahl welcome Sandy Boyce and Laura Masters to discuss Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras operated by Flock Safety, and to explain why they helped convince Sedona to … Continue reading

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Pratte Interview – Podcast December 21, 2025

Imagining A Corporation Commission That Serves The People. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Clara Pratte, candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission. Pratte is a member of the Navajo Nation and has a varied and successful background. She has worked for … Continue reading

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Jordahl Interview – Podcast November 30, 2025

Woke, Cancel Culture And Tribalism. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome back Mik Jordahl to discuss the concept of Woke. Williamson begins by noting that Woke began when the great blues singer Huddie William Ledbetter (aka Lead Belly) used the … Continue reading

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Raheb Interview – Podcast November 23, 2025

The Theology Of Liberation. Steve Williamson welcomes theologian Dr. Mitri Raheb, former pastor of the Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem and founder and president of Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. Raheb combines liberation theology with political action. He says, “The … Continue reading

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Sommer, Mahan Interview – Podcast November 2, 2025.

Addressing The Mythology Of Climate Change. Karen McClelland welcomes Stefan Sommer and Erin Mahan of NAZCCA (Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance) to discuss the impending climate crisis. Mahan is also Vice-President of Membership and Regulatory Affairs of SunSpec Alliance, a … Continue reading

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