Category Archives: Medicare

Budget Sequestration and Our Dysfunctional Congress — Podcast March 4, 2013

Posted on March 6, 2013 by William Timberman

How Dumb Can Congress Get? The Dismal Facts About Budget Sequestration:  Gary LaMaster joins Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson to discuss the current federal budget sequester. What it is, why and how it happened, and its effects, none of them … Continue reading →

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Turning America Blue.

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Gary LaMaster

For the February 4 edition of Democratic Perspective, Mike Cosentino and Bill Timberman looked into their crystal balls to determine our political future. Much has been written about Republican strategist Karl Rove’s 2004 prediction of a permanent Republican majority. Obviously, … Continue reading →

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The Fiscal Cliff: What’s At Stake — Podcast November 10, 2012

Posted on December 13, 2012 by William Timberman

The Fiscal Cliff: Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson continue their discussion from last week on the fiscal cliff negotiations in Washington. What do the Republicans and Democrats want, and in particular, why are the … Continue reading →

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The Real Victims Of The Fiscal Cliff.

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Since Tea Party Republicans led our nation to a fiscal cliff in 2011 by refusing to raise the debt ceiling without lowering the deficit, our economy has been held hostage. Unable to agree on budget negotiations, Congress instituted sequestration cuts … Continue reading →

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The Fiscal Cliff: What It Is and Isn’t — Podcast December 3, 2012

Posted on December 7, 2012 by William Timberman

The Fiscal Cliff: Tax Rates, Entitlements, and the Republican Clown Show. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson dissect the so-called fiscal cliff. What it is, where it got its name, and what happens if or when we go over it. As … Continue reading →

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Dr. Richard Carmona – A Lifetime Of Selfless Service.

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Democratic Perspective was privileged to host Dr. Richard Carmona, Democratic candidate for US Senate. His life story is one that should serve as inspiration to all Americans. Carmona was born to Puerto Rican immigrants in New York. As his parents … Continue reading →

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Richard Carmona Interview — Podcast October 22, 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by William Timberman

The Meaning of Public Service: Dr. Richard Carmona Discusses His Candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Arizona. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson interview Dr. Richard Carmona, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Arizona. Dr. Carmona is a decorated … Continue reading →

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The Truth About “Obamacare.”

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Once again, Democratic Perspective visited with Dean Baker, co-founder and co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research. This time, the topic was the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). We began by asking about the benefits of … Continue reading →

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Dean Baker Interview — Podcast October 1, 2012

Posted on October 3, 2012 by William Timberman

The Affordable Care Act: What It’s Really All About. Progressive economist Dean Baker, co-founder and co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, returns to Democratic Perspective to discuss the details of the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare: Who it will cover, … Continue reading →

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Thomas Palley Interview — September 10, 2012

Posted on September 12, 2012 by William Timberman

The Economic Crisis and What We Can Do About It: Economist Thomas Palley, whose most recent book, The Economic Crisis: Notes From the Underground, was published this May, returns to Democratic Perspective to discuss the structure of the U.S. bubble economy, and the … Continue reading →

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