Category Archives: Interviews

Ryan Interview – Podcast December 24, 2023

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

A Legacy Of Problem-Solving And Service. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Matt Ryan retiring Coconino County Supervisor to the show. Ryan has been a supervisor for 27 years representing the north and eastern portion of the Sedona area as … Continue reading →

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Rothchild Interview – Podcast November 27, 2023

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Identifying The Root Causes Of The Israeli-Gaza War. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Alice Rothchild to discuss Gaza and its war with Israel. Rothchild is a physician, author, activist, and filmmaker who has devoted decades to understanding and writing … Continue reading →

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Bacevich Interview – Podcast November 20, 2023

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

U.S. Middle East Policy: A Lack Of Imagination? Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Andrew Bacevich, Jr., retired Army colonel and Professor Emeritus of International Relations and History at Boston University. Asked to speculate on what goals Hamas hoped to … Continue reading →

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Bibles, Jordahl Interview – Podcast November 13, 2023

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Prosecuting Hate. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Attorney Mik Jordahl and special guest, Judge Camille Bibles to discuss her experiences in international criminal law. Currently a federal magistrate judge, Bibles previously prosecuted war criminals as a trial attorney at … Continue reading →

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Cole Interview – Podcast October 23, 2023

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Sustained Horror. Steve and Karen welcome Juan Cole, professor of history at University of Michigan, Middle East expert, author, and editor of Informed Comment to discuss the Hamas/Israeli conflict. Cole begins by offering historical context for the conflict, “There have … Continue reading →

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Baker Interview – Podcast October 16, 2023

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

The Deficit, Inflation, Media, And Republican Dysfunction. Karen McClelland and Steve Williamson welcome acclaimed economist Dean Baker back to the show. Baker is co-founder of the Center for Economic and Policy Research. They begin by discussing the federal deficit. “It’s … Continue reading →

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Singal Interview – Podcast October 9, 2023

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

A Master Class In Politics Of The Day. Steve Williamson welcomes Dan Singal back to the show. Singal is a professor of history at Hobart and William Smith Colleges who has, in the past, offered our listeners great insights into … Continue reading →

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Sauer Interview – Podcast October 2, 2023

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Recruiting Democratic Candidates In One Of America’s Reddest Counties. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland and Holli Ploog welcome Kathleen Sauer, newly elected chair of the Yavapai County Democratic Party. Asked how the organization is doing, Sauer replies, “We just had our … Continue reading →

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Lenze Interview – Podcast September 25, 2023

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

The Growing Influence Of The Global South. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Paul Lenze, Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Northern Arizona University to discuss the latest developments around the globe, including the conflict in Ukraine and our … Continue reading →

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Oliphant Interview – Podcast September 4, 2023

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

A Years’ Long Commitment To Fairness And Equity. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Bob Oliphant back to the show. Oliphant is a former law school professor and dean who has been tracking geographic inequities in the availability of Yavapai … Continue reading →

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