Category Archives: Interviews

Michael Lacey Interview — Podcast September 15, 2014

Posted on September 18, 2014 by William Timberman

“A Wonderful Way for Malcontents To Make a Living”: Michael Lacey On the Future of Investigative Journalism.  Michael Lacey, with his partner Jim Larkin, a founder, and for 35 years the Executive Editor of the award-winning Phoenix New Times, joins Democratic Perspective hosts Gary LaMaster and … Continue reading →

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Juan Cole Interview — Podcast September 8, 2014

Posted on September 10, 2014 by William Timberman

Whatever Happened to the Arab Spring? Professor Juan Cole on the Continuing Aspirations of the Millennial Generation in the Middle East: Dr. Juan Cole, Richard P. Mitchell Collegiate Professor of History at the University of Michigan, expert on Middle Eastern affairs, and … Continue reading →

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Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidates, 2014 — Podcast August 25, 2014

Posted on August 25, 2014 by William Timberman

Arizona State Primary Election Coverage: Democratic Perspective Interviews Democratic Candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction.  Democratic Perspective’s Gary LaMaster, Steve Williamson, and guest interviewer Karen McLelland, member of the Sedona-Oak Creek School District Governing Board welcome the Democratic candidates for the office of Arizona Superintendent … Continue reading →

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Sedona City Council Candidates, 2014 — Podcast August 21, 2014

Posted on August 21, 2014 by William Timberman

More Local Election Coverage: Democratic Perspective Interviews Sedona City Council Candidates. Continuing our local election coverage from last week, Democratic Perspective’s Steve Williamson welcomes four candidates for the Sedona City Council: Tom Lamkin, Angela LeFevre, Robert O’Donnell, and Jon J.T. Thompson. Find out who they are, why they’re running, … Continue reading →

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Michael Austin Interview — Podcast July 21, 2014

Posted on July 22, 2014 by William Timberman

The U.S. Constitution: Holy Writ, Or a Framework for Democratic Governance? Professor Michael Austin, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Newman University in Wichita, Kansas, returns to Democratic Perspective to continue his earlier discussions with Mike Cosentino, Gary LaMaster and Steve Williamson on … Continue reading →

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JC Álvarez Interview — Podcast June 30, 2014

Posted on July 4, 2014 by William Timberman

Closing the Sedona Film School: Snatching Failure from the Jaws of Success? Democratic Perspective’s Mike Cosentino and Gary LaMaster welcome Dr. JC Álvarez to a discussion of Yavapai College’s recent decision to close the Sedona Film School. Dr. Álvarez, an experienced filmmaker and media consultant … Continue reading →

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Cottonwood: Now the Heart of Arizona’s Wine Country — Podcast April 21, 2014

Posted on April 24, 2014 by William Timberman

Riot and Revelation: Old Town Cottonwood On the Move. Democratic Perspective welcomes Paula Woolsey, co-owner of Revelation Wines, Old Town’s first full-production winery, and Jet Tennant, owner of Riot in Old Town for a discussion of the latest news on the Old Town Cottonwood revival. https://verdevalleyindependentdemocrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/DemPerspective-04-21-14.mp3Podcast: Play … Continue reading →

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Jim Pullaro Interview — Podcast April 14, 2014

Posted on April 16, 2014 by William Timberman

Clean by 19: Is Public Funding of Elections a Real Possibility? Jim Pullaro, Prescott businessman and advocate for the public funding of elections, talks to Democratic Perspective’s co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson about the Clean by 19 campaign, and the prospect for a constitutional amendment … Continue reading →

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Uranium Mining On the Colorado Plateau: Who Pays the True Costs? — Podcast March 31, 2014

Posted on April 3, 2014 by William Timberman

Exploitation of Our Public Lands: A Cost-Benefit Analysis. Taylor McKinnon, Director of Energy for the Grand Canyon Trust, joins Democratic Perspective’s Gary LaMaster and Steve Williamson for a discussion of the costs and benefits of resource exploitation on our public lands. Who profits, who pays? … Continue reading →

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Civil Liberties and Public Advocacy: the Role of the ACLU — Podcast March 17, 2004

Posted on March 18, 2014 by William Timberman

The ACLU vs. Governmental Overreach. Democratic Perspective welcomes Alessandra Soler Meetze, Executive Director of the ACLU for Arizona, and Michael Lacey, co-founder of the Phoenix New Times, for a discussion of the role of whistleblowers and  journalists in exposing the government’s abuses of … Continue reading →

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