Category Archives: Public Accountability

Hill Interview – Podcast September 14, 2025

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

A Much-Needed Alternative Voice For Arizona. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Jonathon Hill, Democratic candidate for the Arizona Corporation Commission. Currently all five members of the Commission are Republicans, but two of the seats are up for election this … Continue reading →

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Check Interview – Podcast June 22, 2025

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Finding Common Ground And Common Sense. Karen McClelland welcomes Yavapai County Supervisor Nikki Check to the show. They begin by discussing the hiring of an additional sheriff’s deputy to help control the growing problem of OHVs. Addressing the possibility of … Continue reading →

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Williamson Interview – Podcast March 30, 2025

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Why Government Is Necessary For A Civilized Society. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Sedona City Councilor Jessica Williamson to discuss the positives of government. Steve begins by noting that most Americans thought highly of government coming out of the … Continue reading →

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Horstman Interview – Podcast March 23, 2025

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

How Trump’s Chaos Impacts Counties. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Patrice Horstman, Coconino County Supervisor, attorney and Democratic activist to the show. Horstman begins by saying, “County government, especially right now with what’s going on in the federal government … Continue reading →

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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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Trump Chaos – Podcast March 9, 2025

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Sociopath Continues His Assault On Government. The co-hosts assess the latest actions of the new Trump administration, including its destruction of government institutions and the resulting impact on the economy. In his attempts to justify a $4.5 trillion tax … Continue reading →

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Jablow, Williamson Interview – Podcast February 23, 2025

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Battle To Control Short-Term Rentals Continues. Sterve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Sedona Mayor Scott Jablow and former City Councilor Jessica Williamson to discuss the primary issue facing the city. They begin by reporting on a recent meeting of … Continue reading →

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Oliphant and Williamson Interview – Podcast February 16, 2025

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Yavapai College’s Astonishing Lack Of Transparency. Democratic Perspective welcomes Sedona City Council Member, Jessica Williamson, and retired law professor and author, Bob Oliphant, to discuss the latest developments at Yavapai College. Actually, according to our guests, it’s increasingly difficult to … Continue reading →

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Trump Regime’s First 20 Days – Podcast February 9, 2025

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Felon-in-Chief’s First 20 Days In Office. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland and Gary LaMaster review the actions of the new Trump Regime and Project 2025. We begin by reminding listeners that many psychologists have diagnosed Trump as a sociopath and … Continue reading →

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