Category Archives: Paul Gosar

Stahl Interview – Podcast March 16, 2025

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Giving Voice To Rural Districts. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Judy Stahl, president of Arizona Democratic Women and founder of Voice for Values, a progressive non-partisan Political Action Committee that is focused on voter empowerment and government accountability. After some … Continue reading →

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Montgomery Interview – Podcast October 3, 2022

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

The Politics Of Religion And Hate. Democratic Perspective welcomes Peter Montgomery of Right Wing Watch, a project of People For The American Way, to discuss the growing threat of White Christian Nationalism. When asked if the difference between Christian nationalism … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Federalism, Arizona Politics, Bigotry, Conservative Paranoia, Conservatives and Reactionaries, Conspiracy Theories, Cultural Change, Democratic Governance, Demographic Trends, Disinformation, Domestic Extremism, Domestic Terrorism, Elections, Founding Fathers, Immigration, Interviews, LIberals and Conservatives, Local Politics, Misogyny, National Politics, Paul Gosar, Political Lies, Political Polarization, Presidential Elections, Propaganda, Racism, Religion, Theocracy, Voting, Women's Issues | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Montgomery Interview – Podcast October 3, 2022

Ruby, Lutes Interview – Podcast September 6, 2021

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

Fighting The Good Fight. Back from an extended vacation, Steve Williamson welcomes John Lutes and Jay Ruby to the show. Lutes is chair of the Yavapai Democratic Party, a business owner and manager who ran for Yavapai County Supervisor against … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Community Activism, Corruption, Dark Money, Democratic Governance, Government, Interviews, Labor Movement, Labor Unions, Local Politics, Paul Gosar, Political Clubs, Political Polarization, Public Education, Tax Law, Taxation, Voter Suppression, Voting, Water Policy | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Ruby, Lutes Interview – Podcast September 6, 2021

McClelland Interview – Podcast June 28, 2021

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

The GOP Attack On Education, Expertise, and Democracy. Karen McClelland, the longest-serving Sedona school board member, and a member of the Democratic State Committee joins Steve and Hava in a lively roundtable discussion on the state of the GOP. Beginning … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Budget, Arizona Politics, Bigotry, Conservative Paranoia, Conservatives and Reactionaries, Conspiracy Theories, Domestic Extremism, Education, Education Funding, Education Policy, Government, Health Care, Interviews, Medicaid, Mental Health Programs, National Politics, Paul Gosar, Political Lies, Privatization, Public Accountability, Public Education, Race and Class, Slavery, Taxation, Voter Suppression | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on McClelland Interview – Podcast June 28, 2021

Jordahl Interview – Podcast February 1, 2021

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

The Ecological Disasters Created By The Border Wall. Laiken Jordahl, borderlands campaigner for the Center for Biological Diversity, joins Steve Williamson to discuss the devastating ecological impact of the border wall. Jordahl notes that about 450 miles of new border … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Biodiversity, Civil Liberties, Climate Change, Conservative Paranoia, Constitutional Issues, Environment, Environmental Issues, Federal Lands, Global Warming, Human Rights, Immigration, Interviews, Mass Migration, National Politics, Native American Issues, Paul Gosar, Public Lands, Wilderness Preservation, Wildlife Habitat, Border Wall | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Jordahl Interview – Podcast February 1, 2021

Podcast January 11, 2021

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

Trump’s Failed Coup. Democratic Perspective contributors, Steve Williamson, Hava Derby, Klaus von Stutterheim and Gary LaMaster, discuss the violent attack on the Capitol and how it was the inevitable result of an avalanche of lies perpetuated by Trump, the GOP … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Federalism, Arizona Politics, Conservative Paranoia, Conspiracy Theories, Democratic Governance, Disinformation, Domestic Extremism, Domestic Terrorism, Domestic Violence, Elections, Government, National Politics, Paul Gosar, Political Lies, Propaganda, Racism | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Podcast January 11, 2021

Starky Interview – Podcast December 2, 2019

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Defeating One Of Washington’s Worst. Steve, Mike and Klaus welcome Stuart “Stu” Starky who is running in the Democratic primary for the AZ-DC4 congressional seat currently held by Paul Gosar. Starky is a school Principal in South Phoenix who previously … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Civil Society, Conservative Paranoia, Cultural Change, Cultural Diversity, Education, Education Funding, Education Policy, Elections, Environment, Food Insecurity, Government, Gun Control, Health Care, Health Care Policy, Interviews, Mental Health Programs, National Politics, Paul Gosar, Political Candidacy, Political Polarization, Public Education, Racial Discrimination | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Starky Interview – Podcast December 2, 2019

DiSanto Interview – Podcast November 11, 2019

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Unseating One Of The Most Dishonest Members Of Congress. On Veteran’s Day, Mike Cosentino welcomes Delina DiSanto, candidate for AZ-CD4, to Democratic Perspective. DiSanto narrowly lost Democratic primary in 2018 and she’s running again to unseat Congressman Paul Gosar. DiSanto’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Economy, Arizona Politics, Campaign Finance, Education, Elections, Government, Health Care, Infrastructure Investment, Interviews, Paul Gosar, Political Lies, Poverty | Comments Off on DiSanto Interview – Podcast November 11, 2019

Buying Sedona’s Government – Podcast August 13, 2018

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

The Wide-Ranging Influence of the Koch Brothers. Democratic Perspective co-host Steve Williamson and contributor Gary LaMaster discuss the battle for a city’s self-government and the impact of dirty money. Steve begins by documenting the ugly battle for home rule in … Continue reading →

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Brill, Gordon, McClelland Interviews – Podcast May 21, 2018

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

Working to return government to the people. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino welcome Karen McClelland, president of Democrats of the Red Rocks, Dr. David Brill, candidate for US Congress, and Mark Robert Gordon, candidate for AZ Secretary of … Continue reading →

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