Category Archives: Morality

Work Interview – Podcast February 20, 2023

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Compassion In Politics? Steve and Karen welcome Robertson Work back to the show. A former UN employee and teacher, he is currently an activist, writer, and poet. One of his most noted books is A Compassionate Civilization: The Urgency of … Continue reading →

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Ross, Adelman Interview – Podcast November 28, 2022

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

Examining Social Issues Through Art. Steve Williamson and Stephen Hanks welcome Camilla Ross and Ashley Adelman to discuss the Arts Academy of Sedona, the Emerson Theater Collaborative and their upcoming performance, The Great Gatsby, A Radio Play. Ross explains the … Continue reading →

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Cohn Interview – Podcast August 22, 2022

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

Christian Dominionism: Another Name For Fascism. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland, and Stephen Hanks welcome Jennifer Cohn to the show to discuss a rapidly growing worldwide authoritarian threat posing as Christianity. Cohn is an election security advocate and prolific essayist who … Continue reading →

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Miller Interview – Podcast August 8, 2022

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

Assessing The Cult Of Trump And Democratic Chances For The Midterms. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland and Stephen Hanks welcome Tim Miller, former Republican strategist, and author of the best-selling book Why We Did It: A Travelogue from the Republican Road … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Civil Society, Conservatives and Reactionaries, Domestic Extremism, Elections, Entitlements, Ethics, Government, Immigration, Interviews, LIberals and Conservatives, Marriage Equality, Medicare, Morality, National Politics, Philosophy, Political Action Committees, Political History, Political Lies, Political Parties, Political Polarization, Political Theory, Presidential Elections, Women's Rights | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Miller Interview – Podcast August 8, 2022

Jordahl, Ploog Interview – Podcast August 1, 2022

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

End Of Roe Chaos. Steve Williamson and Stephen Hanks welcome attorneys Holli Ploog and Mik Jordahl back to the show to discuss the aftermath of the US Supreme Court’s decision to dismantle the protections of Roe v Wade. Ploog says … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Civil Liberties, Conservatives and Reactionaries, Constitutional Issues, Cultural Change, Democratic Governance, Domestic Extremism, Government, Health Care, Health Care Policy, Human Rights, Initiative and Referendum, Interviews, Judicial System, Jurisprudence, Legal Issues, Misogyny, Morality, National Politics, Public Health Policy, Religion, Supreme Court, U.S. Court System, Women's Issues, Women's Rights | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Jordahl, Ploog Interview – Podcast August 1, 2022

Post Interview – Podcast April 4, 2022

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

A Modern-Day Form Of Slavery. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome international human rights attorney Dianne Post to discuss the abuses and disproportionate cost of for-profit private prisons. Post was first on our show in 2013 to discuss the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Capitalism, Civil Liberties, Civil Society, Constitutional Issues, Corporate Welfare, Corporations, Corrections Policy, Corruption, Criminal Justice Reform, Ethics, Government, Human Rights, Immigration, Interviews, Mass Incarceration, Morality, National Politics, Penology, Private Prisons, Privatization, Public Accountability, Public Policy, Public Private Collaboration, Refugees, Slavery | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Post Interview – Podcast April 4, 2022

Gunnigle Interview – Podcast August 23, 2021

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

Holding Police Accountable. As the next in our eight-part of our series on criminal justice, Hava welcomes attorney Julie Gunnigle to discuss the DOJ investigation of the Phoenix Police Department and a variety of other civil rights issues. Gunnigle begins … Continue reading →

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The GOP Brain – Podcast July 5, 2021

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

The Science Behind Our Political Divide. Following a well-deserved tribute to Barbara J. Litrell on her passing, the co-hosts continue their discussion about the unsettling changes to the GOP. Hava points to scientific studies that show there is a physical … Continue reading →

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Cole Interview – Podcast May 17, 2021

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

Advice From The Distant Past. Democratic Perspective welcomes Juan Cole back to the show to discuss his new book The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam – A New Translation from the Persian. Cole is a professor at the University of Michigan … Continue reading →

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Podcast February 8, 2021

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

Unequal Under The Law. Steve Williamson, Hava Derby and Gary LaMaster continue the discussion on criminal justice reform. To begin the conversation, they note that the U.S. incarcerates more people than any other nation – 2.1 million as of 2018. … Continue reading →

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