Category Archives: Religion

Election Results – Podcast November 10, 2024

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Have You No Sense Of Decency? That has to be the question asked of the majority of America’s voters. It will be difficult for future generations to understand how a serial liar and sexual predator who was twice impeached, indicted … Continue reading →

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Lenze Interview – Podcast October 13, 2024

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

When Will It End? Steve Williamson welcomes Paul Lenze, Senior Lecturer for the Department of Politics and International Affairs at Northern Arizona University, back to the show to discuss Israel’s expanding military conflict in the Middle East. More than a … Continue reading →

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Singal Interview – Podcast September 29, 2024

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Analyzing The 2024 Elections. Steve and Jessica Williamson welcome our favorite political prognosticator, Dan Singal, back to the show. Singal is Emeritus Professor of History and Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York. Singal has a history of … Continue reading →

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Ariola, Teague, Wegwert Interview – Podcast September 8, 2024

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Slate Of Sanity. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome three highly qualified candidates for the Mingus Union High School Board in Arizona’s Verde Valley: Joe Wegwert, James Ariola, and incumbent Carol Anne Teague. Wegwert is a professor in the department … Continue reading →

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Kamala vs. Trump – Podcast July 28, 2024

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

A New Race. Biden’s withdrawal from the race has scrambled the presidential election making Trump the only geriatric candidate in cognitive decline. We discuss how the decision to endorse Kamala Harris has brought new energy and hope to Democrats. And … Continue reading →

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MacLean Interview – Podcast July 7, 2024

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

“Bad Faith – Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War On Democracy.” That’s the title of a new film this week’s guest and others are screening in battleground states to help voters understand what’s at stake in November. Nancy MacLean joins co-hosts Steve … Continue reading →

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Farah Interview – Podcast May 12, 2024

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Hope In The Face Of Atrocities And Bloodshed. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Philip Farah of the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace. Given the narrative of fighting between Muslims and Jews in the Middle East, it may come as … Continue reading →

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Nerenberg Interview – Podcast April 21, 2024

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

The Horror Of The Hamas-Israeli War And The History That Led To It. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Daniel Nerenberg, Education and Communication Specialist for Just Vision to discuss the war in the Middle East. Nerenberg begins by stating, … Continue reading →

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Podcast January 14, 2024

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Are Israel And Russia Guilty Of Genocide? Steve Williamson and Gary LaMaster consider the accusations of genocide leveled against the two nations. What are the latest numbers of death and destruction in the two wars? When do the actions of … Continue reading →

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Podcast January 7, 2024

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

A Deep Dive Into The Israeli-Hamas War. Steve Williamson and Gary LaMaster look at the history of the conflict, the conditions that led to the most recent outbreak of violence, the crimes committed by both sides, and Israel’s influence in … Continue reading →

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