Category Archives: National Politics

Politics and the Supreme Court — Podcast February 25, 2012

Posted on February 27, 2013 by William Timberman

Politics and the Supreme Court: How Constitutional Interpretation is Influenced by Political Realities.  Gary LaMaster joins Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson to look at how some upcoming Supreme Court cases reflect the collision between a conservative majority on … Continue reading →

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Supreme Conservatives.

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Gary LaMaster

On February 25, 2013, Democratic Perspective discussed the conservative lean of the Supreme Court of the United States and a few of the cases that will be heard this year by the Court. First, we explained a few facts about … Continue reading →

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The Destructive Nature of Republican Lies.

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Gary LaMaster

On February 11, 2013, Democratic Perspective addressed some of the most insidious lies told by Republicans and their Tea Party allies, and the long-term effect of those lies. We began by revisiting the birthers. As you may remember, the issue … Continue reading →

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Turning America Blue.

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Gary LaMaster

For the February 4 edition of Democratic Perspective, Mike Cosentino and Bill Timberman looked into their crystal balls to determine our political future. Much has been written about Republican strategist Karl Rove’s 2004 prediction of a permanent Republican majority. Obviously, … Continue reading →

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Who Owns Our Political Future? — Podcast February 4, 2013

Posted on February 6, 2013 by William Timberman

Who Owns Our Political Future? What the Demographic Trends Tell Us: We’ve heard a lot in recent years about John B. Judis and Ruy Teixera’s 2002 book, The Emerging Democratic Majority, and Karl Rove’s 2003 claim to have created a Permanent Republican Majority, but even … Continue reading →

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Michael L. “Mikey” Weinstein Interview — Podcast January 14, 2013

Posted on January 16, 2013 by William Timberman

Christian Fundamentalism in U.S. Military Academies: Is It a Threat To Our National Security? Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Gary LaMaster talk to Michael “Mikey” Weinstein, founder of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation about the growing influence of Christian fundamentalists … Continue reading →

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What The NRA Doesn’t Want You To Know.

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Gary LaMaster

There were 34 mass shootings in the US in 2012 and more than 70 since Representative Gabby Giffords was shot in the head and 6 people killed at a Congress on Your Corner event in Tucson. On average, there are … Continue reading →

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Mass Shootings and Gun Control — Podcast January 7, 2013

Posted on January 9, 2013 by William Timberman

Gun Control: Will It Ever Be Possible? In the wake of the Newtown massacre, Gary LaMaster and Bill Timberman join Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson for a discussion of the rise in mass shootings in the United States. … Continue reading →

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2012: the Political Year in Review — Podcast December 31, 2012

Posted on January 1, 2013 by William Timberman

The Best of Times, the Worst of Times: 2012 in Review. The Democratic Perspective crew, led by co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson, look at some of the bests and worsts of political year 2012. Thanks to people who can’t read Mayan calendars, … Continue reading →

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Daryl Johnson Interview, Part 2 — Podcast December 24, 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by William Timberman

Domestic Extremists: Who Are They, Why Are They So Angry, and How Do We Assess Their Potential for Violence? Daryl Johnson, a former senior analyst with the Department of Homeland Security, who now heads his own consulting firm, DT Analytics, returns to … Continue reading →

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