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Category Archives: Interviews
Kenworthy Interview – Podcast April 19, 2021
Common Sense Capitalism. Steve Williamson welcomes Lane Kenworthy, professor of Sociology at the University of California San Diego, to discuss his latest book, Social Democratic Capitalism. The show begins with Kenworthy being asked to compare the US economy with those … Continue reading
Posted in Capitalism, Democratic Governance, Economic Theory, Government, Health Care Policy, Interviews, Jobs and Employment, Labor Unions, National Politics, Political Theory, Public Education, Public Health Policy, Public Policy, Public Private Collaboration, Religion, Social Democracy, Socialism
Tagged Capitalism, Democratic Socialism, Lane Kenworthy, Professor Lane Kenworthy, Social Democracy, Social Generosity
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Meglio, Merton Interview – Podcast April 12, 2021
A More Effective, Efficient Alternative To Policing. Though “defunding the police” has become politically divisive rhetoric, it’s true that the majority of incidents that generate 911 calls are better handled by responders other than the police. Amy Meglio and Sam … Continue reading
Comello, Segner Interview – Podcast April 5, 2021
The Future Of Real Estate Development In Arizona’s Verde Valley. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Hava Derby engage in a lively discussion with guests, Al Comello and Steve Segner, over some of the area’s proposed developments. Segner is owner … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Community, Community Activism, Development, Environment, Government, Interviews, Labor Shortages, Local Politics, Public Lands, Public Policy, Regulatory Agencies, Sustainable Development, Tourism, Water Policy, Wilderness Preservation
Tagged Cornville Arizona, Real Estate Development, Sedona, Verde Valley AZ, Villiage of Oak Creek, Yavapai County
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Stienstra Interview – Podcast March 29, 2021
Restoration Versus Retribution. Co-hosts Hava Derby and Steve Williamson welcome Dustin Gilman Stienstra, Executive Director of Northern Arizona Restorative Justice, to address the failures of our current justice system and how restorative justice can help break the cycle of crime. … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Society, Corrections Policy, Criminal Justice Reform, Criminology, Cultural Change, Education, Interviews, Jurisprudence, Justice System, Mass Incarceration, Penology, Social Contract, Social Psychology
Tagged Conflict Resolution, Criminal Justice Reform, Prison Recidivism, Restorative Justice
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Abramsky Interview – Podcast March 22, 2021
The Impact Of Covid-19 On American Society. Democratic Perspective welcomes back author and journalist Sasha Abramsky to discuss the consequences of the pandemic. He begins by addressing the impact on the economy, saying that those at the bottom of the … Continue reading
Benes Interview – Podcast March 15, 2021
Our Fractured Nation. Co-hosts Hava Derby and Steve Williamson welcome Ross Benes, author of Rural Rebellion, to discuss the urban-rural divide. Benes explains it’s a relatively recent phenomenon and partially the result of political parties targeting voters over geography, noting … Continue reading
Posted in Class Conflict, Cultural Change, Demographic Trends, Domestic Extremism, Elections, Government, Immigration, Interviews, National Politics, Political Parties, Political Polarization, Religion, Voter Suppression
Tagged Brain Drain, Facebook, Ross Benes, Rural-Urban Divide, Social Media
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Bacevich Interview – Podcast March 8, 2021
Examining America’s Role In The 21st Century. Democratic Perspective welcomes Andrew Bacevich, Jr., author, historian, professor emeritus at Boston University, and retired military officer to discuss U.S. foreign policy. Bacevich begins with unrealistic expectations following the Cold War, explaining that … Continue reading
Posted in Capitalism, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Government, International Relations, Interviews, Middle East Policy, Military Policy, National Politics, Political History
Tagged Afghahnistan, China, Cold War, Donald J. Trump, Iraq War, President Clinton, Saudi Arabia
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Jordahl, Rhodes Interview – Podcast March 1, 2021
Model For A Reformed Criminal Justice System. Democratic Perspective co-hosts, Hava Derby and Steve Williamson, welcome Mik Jordahl and Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes in the third segment of our continuing examination of the criminal justice system. Jordahl is a … Continue reading
Posted in Civic Renewal, Community, Compassion, Corrections Policy, Criminal Justice Reform, Criminology, Innovation, Interviews, Justice System, Law Enforcement, Mental Health Programs
Tagged Criminal Justice Reform, Homelessness, Mental Illness, Substance Abuse
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Baker Interview – Podcast February 22, 2021
Assessing Biden’s Pandemic Relief Package. Democratic Perspective welcomes Dean Baker, author, macroeconomist, and co-founder of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington, D.C. to discuss the $1.9 trillion bill. “It’s a large bill. No two ways about it,” … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Policy, Economic Policy, Economic Stimulus, Financial Crisis, Fiscal Policy, Government, Interviews, Jobs and Employment, Labor Unions, Minimum Wage, Monetary Policy, National Politics, Pharmaceutical Pricing and Procurement, Political History, Small Business, U.S. Budget, Unemployment
Tagged Center for Economic and Policy Research, Covid Relief Package, Dean Baker, Pandemic
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Michaels Interview – Podcast February 15, 2021
Setting The Record Straight. Democratic Perspective co-hosts, Steve Williamson and Hava Derby, welcome Yavapai County Supervisor Donna Michaels to address recent media attacks. Michaels explains her point of view and dismisses the attacks saying, “I’m honored to be in the … Continue reading
Posted in Agribusiness, Arizona Politics, Community, Development, Disinformation, Environmental Issues, Government, Growth, Infrastructure Investment, Interviews, Journalism, Local Politics, Pandemic, Polling, Public Policy, Water Policy
Tagged Donna Michaels, Sedona, Verde Valley, Yavapai County Board of Supervisors
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