Category Archives: National Politics

Podcast – March 18, 2019

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Addressing The Rise Of White Nationalism. Following the mass shooting at two mosques in New Zealand, Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino, along with regular contributors Klaus von Stutterheim and Gary LaMaster, discuss the wave of Islamaphobia and … Continue reading →

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Podcast – March 4, 2019

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Trump, Social Democracy, AOC and the Green New Deal. Democratic Perspective regulars Mike Cosentino, Klaus von Stutterheim and Gary LaMaster begin by discussing Michael Cohen’s testimony, the North Korea summit and the political horror show otherwise known as CPAC. The … Continue reading →

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Dan Singal Interview – Podcast February 25, 2019

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

A Look At Democratic Candidates For President. The hosts welcome Dan Singal, PhD to discuss the announced and unannounced Democratic candidates for president. The long-time party insider stresses the importance of selecting the most electable candidate in order to hold … Continue reading →

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Podcast – February 18, 2019

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

The Next Bold Step Toward Fascism?  On President’s Day, the Democratic Perspective hosts and contributors examine Trump’s attempted power grab and effort to usurp the fiduciary responsibility of Congress by declaring a national emergency to build a wall on our southern … Continue reading →

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Podcast – February 11, 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

The Hidden Damage of the Trump Administration. Democratic Perspective hosts Steve Williamson, Mike Cosentino and Klaus von Stutterheim discuss some of the Trump administration’s actions that have gone relatively unnoticed – actions that been hidden by the smokescreen of scandalous … Continue reading →

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Podcast January, 2019

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Who Should Be The Democratic Candidate In 2020? Democratic Perspective co-hosts, Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino, discuss what Democrats need to do to get ready for the 2020 presidential election. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has already announced an exploratory committee. Who … Continue reading →

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Podcast December 31, 2018

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

2018 In Review. The Democratic Perspective crew looks back at 2018, addressing some of the biggest stories of the year. Mike Cosentino explains Trump’s threat to democracy. Klaus von Stutterheim covers the consequences of our military withdrawal from Syria. Gary … Continue reading →

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Richtman Interview – Podcast December 10, 2018

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

Preserving Social Security and Medicare More Important Than Ever. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino welcome Max Richtman back to the show. Richtman is 16-year veteran of capitol hill who is currently President and CEO of the National … Continue reading →

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Midterms and Political Division – Podcast November 19, 2018

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

The Blue Wave, Voter Suppression and the Rural-Urban Divide. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino welcome regular contributors Klaus Von Stutterheim and Gary LaMaster back to the show. They begin by discussing the Blue Wave that turned Arizona … Continue reading →

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Ledbetter and Rutherford Interviews – Podcast November 12, 2018

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

Blue Wave Turns Arizona Purple. On Veterans Day, Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino welcome James Ledbetter and Cathy Rutherford to discuss the results of the midterm elections. Ledbetter begins by saying, “Nationally, it was a blue wave, … Continue reading →

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