Category Archives: Monetary Policy

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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Podcast September 11, 2023

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Domestic Terrorists In Suits. What else would you call the Republican members of the House of Representatives who have placed political power and extremist ideology over the best interests of our nation? For example, the fiscal year for the federal … Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, Democratic Governance, Disinformation, Domestic Extremism, Domestic Policy, Domestic Terrorism, Economic Policy, Financial Crisis, Fiscal Policy, Funding, Government, Jobs and Employment, Judicial System, Medicaid, Military, Monetary Policy, National Politics, Political Parties, Political Polarization, Presidential Elections, Small Business, Social Security, Voter Suppression | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Podcast September 11, 2023

Sonderegger Interview – Podcast March 27, 2023

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Unifying Progressives For 2024. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Aubrey Sonderegger of PORT (Progressive Organizers Round Table), a group created to unify progressive organizations in northern Arizona. Sonderegger is a mother who says she got involved in politics after … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Civil Liberties, Community Activism, Democratic Governance, Domestic Extremism, Education, Education Policy, Elections, Environmental Issues, Fiscal Policy, Funding, Government, Interviews, Investment Banking, Monetary Policy, National Politics, Political Polarization, Public Health Policy, Tax and Investment Policy, Voting, Women's Issues, Women's Rights | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Sonderegger Interview – Podcast March 27, 2023

Podcast January 9, 2023

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Holding Our Government Hostage. Host Steve Williamson reviews the midterm elections and tries to predict what will happen with the slim Republican majority in the US House of Representatives. He compares the situation to the brinksmanship faced by President Obama … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordable Care Act, Anti-Federalism, Arizona Politics, Banking And Finance, Budget Negotiations, Civil Society, Congressional Oversight, Conservative Paranoia, Conservatives and Reactionaries, Conspiracy Theories, Constitutional Issues, Corruption, Department of Justice, Domestic Extremism, Domestic Terrorism, Economic Policy, Elections, Ethics, Financial Crisis, Fiscal Policy, Government, Health Care Policy, Health Insurance, Immigration, International Relations, Justice System, Legal Issues, LIberals and Conservatives, Medicaid, Medicare, Monetary Policy, National Debt Ceiling, National Politics, Political Lies, Political Parties, Political Polarization, Scandal Mongering, Social Security, Taxation, U.S. Budget | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Podcast January 9, 2023

Quezada Interview – Podcast September 19, 2022

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

Investing In Arizona. Not Politics. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Arizona Senator Martin Quezada, candidate for Arizona State Treasurer. Quezada says that treasurer is a much different role than serving in the Senate. “The role of treasurer, ideally, should … Continue reading →

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Singal Interview – Podcast August 15, 2022

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

Optimism For Democrats In Upcoming Elections. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome historian Dan Singal back to the show to give his views on the current state of politic affairs. Asked about Democrats’ prospects for the midterms, Singal, who has … Continue reading →

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Jablow Interview – Podcast June 20, 2022

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

Focusing On Civic Engagement. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Scott Jablow, candidate for Mayor of Sedona. Jablow moved to Sedona in 2010 after a 31-year law enforcement career in New York. In 2012, he was elected to the Fire … Continue reading →

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LaMaster Interview – Podcast November 22, 2021

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

A Warning For Democrats From Flyover Country. The Midwest and rural America are often thought of as unimportant. Yet, thanks to the Electoral College, rural voters have an undue influence on national politics. And, increasingly they vote Republican. Partly, that’s … Continue reading →

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Baker Interview – Podcast November 8, 2021

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

A Golden Age For Our Economy. Steve Williamson welcomes back macroeconomist Dean Baker, co-founder of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, to discuss the bipartisan infrastructure bill, the Build Back Better bill, and their potential impact on inflation. Baker … Continue reading →

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Baker Interview – Podcast February 22, 2021

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

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 →

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