Category Archives: Political Action Committees

McQueen Interview – Podcast June 24, 2019

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Who’s Buying Our Politicians? Diane McQueen, the northern Arizona coordinator of Outlaw Dirty Money discusses the nonpartisan effort to place a constitutional amendment on the 2020 ballot in Arizona intended to expose those who are funding our politicians. The bill, … Continue reading →

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Podcast – March 4, 2019

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Trump, Social Democracy, AOC and the Green New Deal. Democratic Perspective regulars Mike Cosentino, Klaus von Stutterheim and Gary LaMaster begin by discussing Michael Cohen’s testimony, the North Korea summit and the political horror show otherwise known as CPAC. The … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to John McCain – Podcast August 27, 2018

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

The Loss of Civility and Honor in Politics. On the eve of the Arizona primary elections, Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino offer their thoughts on Senator McCain’s passing.  They contrast his approach to public service with that of … Continue reading →

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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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Rise of the Oligarchs – July, 16, 2018

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

The Democratic Perspective team addresses some of the things that have diminished the power of voters and led to an oligarchy (a nation controlled by the moneyed class) as determined by a peer-reviewed study. Co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino … Continue reading →

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Steve Segner Interview — Podcast October 30, 2017

Posted on October 31, 2017 by William Timberman

If We Knew Who They Really Were, We Wouldn’t Elect Them: A New Arizona PAC Aimed At Exposing the Toxic Agendas Behind the Public Posturing Of Our Republican State Legislators.  Steve Segner, progressive Sedona businessman, and one of Democratic Perspective’s sponsors, talks … Continue reading →

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Doug Ballard Interview — Podcast April 3, 2017

Posted on April 4, 2017 by William Timberman

After the Debacle of 2016, It’s Clear That the Democratic Party Has Problems: Does It Have Any Solutions? Doug Ballard, Arizona Democratic Party stalwart, former chair of the Coconino County Democratic Party, Democratic Candidate for the Arizona State Legislature, and currently Arizona … Continue reading →

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Campaign 2016: Tomorrow Is (Finally!) The Day — Podcast November 7, 2016

Posted on November 7, 2016 by William Timberman

Final Thoughts Before the People Speak: A Review of Where We Stand. Democratic Perspective welcomes Astrid Silva, Dreamer and Democratic Party activist, for a discussion of the state of the campaign for the presidency, and for control of the U.S. Senate, in … Continue reading →

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Nikki Bagley Interview — Podcast September 5, 2016

Posted on September 5, 2016 by William Timberman

Down the Stretch in LD 6: Nikki Bagley Is Doing Just Fine, Thank You. Democratic Perspective’s Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson, talk to Nikki Bagley, Director of the Yavapai College Viticulture and Enology Program and former mayor of Jerome, about the crucial issues facing Arizona voters … Continue reading →

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Juli Myers and Ken Clark Interview — Podcast May 30, 2016

Posted on June 3, 2016 by William Timberman

Dark Money and Legislative Malfeasance: the Evil Synergies Working to Complete the Corruption of Arizona Politics. Juli Myers, Development Director of the Arizona Advocacy Network, and Ken Clark (D), State Representative from Arizona Legislative District 24, join Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and … Continue reading →

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