Category Archives: Trade Policy

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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Podcast November 6, 2023

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

The Republican Plans To Destroy America. In this show, we look at Agenda 47, the 2025 Project, and Trump’s own words to determine what to expect should Trump or another Republican win the presidency in 2024. In a new Republican … Continue reading →

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Lenze Interview – Podcast September 25, 2023

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

The Growing Influence Of The Global South. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Paul Lenze, Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Northern Arizona University to discuss the latest developments around the globe, including the conflict in Ukraine and our … Continue reading →

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Podcast July 24, 2023

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

US Foreign Policy – Liberal Idealism v Realism. Steve Williamson and Gary LaMaster look at the many challenges now facing our nation. Our current situation stands in stark contrast to the unbridled optimism that followed the end of the Cold … Continue reading →

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Singal Interview – Podcast December 6, 2021

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

Assessing The Biden Administration. Steve and Karen welcome historian, author, and friend of the show, Dan Singal, for his thoughts on President Biden’s actions so far. He responds by saying, “Well, surprised more than anything because I think he really … Continue reading →

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The Upcoming Trump Administration: What Should We Expect? — Podcast December 26, 2016

Posted on December 28, 2016 by William Timberman

Billionaires, Generals, and White Supremacists: Donald Trump Introduces the Ship of State to Its New Crew. Gary LaMaster, Klaus von Stutterheim, and Steve Williamson look at President-Elect Trump’s picks for Cabinet and senior advisory positions. Compared to past administrations, this one appears to be … Continue reading →

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The First Draft of History: Post-Election Analysis, 2016 — Podcast November 14, 2016

Posted on November 14, 2016 by William Timberman

What Happened Last Tuesday Is Clear Enough. Why It Happened Is Not: Democratic Perspective is joined by Klaus von Stutterheim, who despite his very German name, has been a U.S. citizen since his early 20s, and has lived and worked in this country … Continue reading →

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Election 2016: The End Game — Podcast October 17, 2016

Posted on October 17, 2016 by William Timberman

22 Days To Go: Have We Reached Peak Ugly Yet? Democratic Perspective regulars Mike Cosentino, Gary LaMaster, and Steve Williamson, are joined by Susan Turnbull, former Vice-Chair of the Democratic National Committee, and former Chair of the DNC Women’s Caucus, for a discussion of … Continue reading →

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The Betrayal of the American Dream.

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Democratic Perspective was fortunate to interview James B. Steele on a recent show. Steele and Donald L. Barlett are America’s most honored investigative reporting team. The two have earned two Pulitzer Prizes and two National Magazine Awards. Their collaboration began … Continue reading →

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James B. Steele Interview — Podcast September 24, 2012

Posted on September 25, 2012 by William Timberman

The Betrayal of the American Dream: An Interview with James B. Steele. Democratic Perspective c0-hosts Mike Cosentino and Gary LaMaster, interview Vanity Fair reporter and Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist James B. Steele about his new book, The Betrayal of the American … Continue reading →

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