Category Archives: Refugees

Gaza – Podcast September 7, 2025

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

A Second Nakba. Steve Williamson welcomes his wife, Jessica, to discuss the asymmetrical war in Gaza, its history, and the Palestinian’s current plight. They note the United States government’s unwavering support for Israel beginning with the Exodus, and the changing … Continue reading →

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Vaughan, Jordahl Interview – Podcast August 24, 2025

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Defending Immigrants Against A Cruel Government. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Mik Jordahl and Grace Vaughan to discuss immigration issues in northern Arizona. Jordahl is an attorney and frequent guest on Democratic Perspective. And Vaughan is Legal Services Program … Continue reading →

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Al-Asady Interview – Podcast August 3, 2025

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Perspective Of Youth. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Sami Al-Asady to the show. Al-Asady is a recent graduate with a political science degree from Arizona State University and a former intern in the Biden White House. He is … Continue reading →

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Rothchild Interview – Podcast May 25, 2025

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Our Nation’s Ongoing Complicity In Genocide. Steve and Karen welcome Alice Rothchild back to the show. Rothchild is a doctor, author, filmmaker, blogger and activist with a focus on Gaza and the West Bank. Asked how she can deal with … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Henchmen – Podcast May 18, 2025

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Miller, Patel, Bondi, Noem And The ICEstapo. Following some astounding testimony before congressional committees, we take a hard look at some of the architects and executioners of the Trump regime’s illegal and unconstitutional acts. Not only has the regime kidnapped … Continue reading →

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Dictator’s Playbook – April 27, 2025

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

How To Destroy Democracy In Less Than A Hundred Days. Steve and Jessica Williamson along with Gary LaMaster recount the Trump regime’s first hundred days of chaos. We’ve previously established that Trump is a malignant narcissist with sociopathic tendencies. And … 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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Sidhwa Interview – January 26, 2025

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

“Trying To Destroy Gaza. Not Just Hamas.” Steve Williamson and guest host Mik Jordahl welcome Feroze Sidhwa to the show. Sidhwa is a trauma surgeon who has served in some of the world’s most extreme trouble spots and situations, most … Continue reading →

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Jordahl Interview – Podcast December 29, 2024

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Israel’s Ongoing Cycle Of Violence. Steve Williamson welcomes Mik Jordahl to discuss the history of Israel and current events in Gaza. Currently, internationally-accepted figures set the number of Palestinian deaths at about 45 thousand from the ongoing war in Gaza … Continue reading →

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Kuttab Interview – Podcast November 17, 2024

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Israeli War With Gaza Continues Amidst A Virtual Media Blackout. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome international human rights attorney Jonathon Kuttab to discuss the human rights conditions in Gaza and the Middle East. Kuttab is a co-founder of the … Continue reading →

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