Category Archives: Interviews

Wendy Harford and Bob Rothrock Interview — Podcast February 16, 2015

Posted on February 20, 2015 by William Timberman

The Verde River: Why Does It Need Saving, And Why Should We Try To Save It? Democratic Perspective welcomes Wendy Harford, Executive Director, and Bob Rothrock, Board Member, of the Verde River Valley Nature Organization for a discussion of the Verde River … Continue reading →

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Michael Austin Interview — Podcast February 9, 2015

Posted on February 11, 2015 by William Timberman

Ancient Wisdom: Lessons in Compassion From the Book of Job. Professor Michael Austin, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Newman University in Wichita, Kansas, talks with Mike Cosentino, Gary LaMaster, and Steve Williamson about his most recent book, Re-reading Job: Understanding … Continue reading →

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Yavapai College Update — Podcast January 26, 2015

Posted on January 28, 2015 by William Timberman

The Yavapai College Ten Year Capital Improvement Plan a Year Later: Have the Verde Valley’s Concerns Had Any Impact? Mike Cosentino and Gary LaMaster welcome Bob Oliphant and Ruth Wicks back to discuss recent developments in the struggle over local autonomy in … Continue reading →

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Paul Lenze Interview — Podcast December 22, 2014

Posted on December 23, 2014 by William Timberman

ISIS, ISIL, The Islamic State: Who Are They, What Do They Want, And How Big a Threat Are They? Democratic Perspective’s Gary LaMaster and Steve Williamson discuss the impact of the Islamic State on Middle Eastern politics, and on United States’ and European … Continue reading →

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Think Globally, Act Locally: The Benefits of Local Businesses — Podcast December 08, 2014

Posted on December 10, 2014 by William Timberman

Product Diversity and Local Business Support Networks: A Promising New Alternative to the Big-Box and Franchise Model of Retailing. Democratic Perspective’s Gary LaMaster and Steve Williamson talk about the benefits of buying locally with Meg Williams Jamison, Northern Arizona Director of Local First Arizona, Justin Ove, … Continue reading →

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Barbara Litrell and Judy Maloney Interview — Podcast November 17, 2014

Posted on November 19, 2014 by William Timberman

The Verde Valley Mental Health Coalition: Community Involvement Makes a Difference. Democratic Perspective hosts Mike Cosentino and Gary LaMaster welcome Barbara Litrell and Judy Maloney, members of the steering committee of the Verde Valley Mental Health Coalition, for a discussion of the mental health … Continue reading →

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Jim Holway and Mikel Weisser Interviews — Podcast November 3, 2014

Posted on November 5, 2014 by William Timberman

Campaigning on the Issues: Jim Holway, Democratic Candidate for the Arizona Corporation Commission, and Mikel Weisser, Democratic Candidate for the Arizona State House of Representatives, Legislative District 4. Mike Cosentino, Gary LaMaster, and Steve Williamson round out Democratic Perspective’s 2014 Arizona election interviews by welcoming … Continue reading →

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Tom O’Halleran Interview — Podcast October 27, 2014

Posted on October 30, 2014 by William Timberman

Government Works Best When We Work Together: Tom O’Halleran, Independent candidate for Arizona State Senate, Legislative District 6. Democratic Perspective’s Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson welcome Tom O’Halleran to the show for a discussion of his candidacy for the Arizona State Senate from District … Continue reading →

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Felecia Rotellini Interview — Podcast October 20, 2014

Posted on October 23, 2014 by William Timberman

Felecia Rotellini: Competence, Experience, and Service. Democratic Perspective again welcomes Felecia Rotellini, career prosecutor and Democratic candidate for the office of Arizona Attorney General back to the show. Hosts Mike Cosentino, Gary LaMaster, and Steve Williamson talk to Felecia about the progress of her campaign, her plans for … Continue reading →

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Sasha Abramsky Interview — Podcast October 13, 2014

Posted on October 17, 2014 by William Timberman

Social Policy and the Shrinking Middle Class: Increasing Inequality Is NOT an Accident. Democratic Perspective welcomes author and journalist Sasha Abramsky back to talk about the consequences of the social policy failures outlined in his recent book  The American Way of Poverty: How the Other Half Still … Continue reading →

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