Category Archives: National Politics

Sommer, Mahan Interview – Podcast November 2, 2025.

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Addressing The Mythology Of Climate Change. Karen McClelland welcomes Stefan Sommer and Erin Mahan of NAZCCA (Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance) to discuss the impending climate crisis. Mahan is also Vice-President of Membership and Regulatory Affairs of SunSpec Alliance, a … Continue reading →

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Emmerich, Mock-Jones Interview – Podcast October 26, 2025

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

When Enough Is Enough. Karen McClelland welcomes Jen Emmerich and Janis Mock-Jones to discuss their community activism and the success of their recent “No Kings” march in the Village of Oak Creek. Mock-Jones has been involved in all of the … Continue reading →

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Expansion of ICE – Podcast October 19, 2025

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Rising Threat Of Secret Police In America. Steve Williamson and Gary LaMaster detail the mounting attacks on immigrants and communities by the Trump regime. According to the regime, they will detain 600,000 immigrants this year. And they claim two … Continue reading →

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Voter Suppression – Podcast October 12, 2025

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

MAGA’s Decades-Long Attacks On Voting. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland and Gary LaMaster detail the many attempts by MAGA (formerly known as the Republican Party) to prevent Democratic-leaning populations, especially people of color, from voting. Dating back to at least the … Continue reading →

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Political Martyrs – Podcast October 5, 2025

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

How Do Victims Of Political Violence Become Martyrs? The answer, of course, depends on how their legacy is used by supporters to further their cause. Steve Williamson and Gary LaMaster look at some examples of political martyrs beginning with Horst … Continue reading →

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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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Consequences of Trump – Podcast August 10, 2025

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Lasting Consequences Of The Trump Regime. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland and Gary LaMaster examine the consequences of a president who blithely violates the Constitution, who uses tariffs (quite literally a tax on consumers) to shake down allies and other nations, … 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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Cosentino Interview – Podcast July 20, 2025

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

Welcome Back, Coz! After a multi-year absence, Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome back Michael Cosentino, co-founder and longtime co-host of Democratic Perspective, to discuss developments with Verde Valley Democrats, Indivisible, and a new nonpartisan organization: the Rural Organizing Initiative.

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