Category Archives: National Politics

Dr. Richard Carmona – A Lifetime Of Selfless Service.

Democratic Perspective was privileged to host Dr. Richard Carmona, Democratic candidate for US Senate. His life story is one that should serve as inspiration to all Americans. Carmona was born to Puerto Rican immigrants in New York. As his parents … Continue reading

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Richard Carmona Interview — Podcast October 22, 2012

The Meaning of Public Service: Dr. Richard Carmona Discusses His Candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Arizona. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson interview Dr. Richard Carmona, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Arizona. Dr. Carmona is a decorated … Continue reading

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The Truth About “Obamacare.”

Once again, Democratic Perspective visited with Dean Baker, co-founder and co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research. This time, the topic was the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). We began by asking about the benefits of … Continue reading

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The Betrayal of the American Dream.

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

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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Shedding Light On The Solyndra Failure.

Our editorial board member, Bill Timberman, has a unique ability to research a subject in depth and clearly explain his findings to others. So Democratic Perspective asked him to tell us what happened to Solyndra. For the complete Solyndra story, … Continue reading

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The Real Solyndra Story — Podcast September 17, 2012

The Real Solyndra Story: Why Republican Opposition to Government Loan Guarantees Is a Threat to America’s Future. Bill Timberman, from the Editorial Board of Democratic Perspective, joins co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson to discuss the Solyndra bankruptcy, the economics of … Continue reading

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The History Of Our Economy And How To Fix It.

Democratic Perspective was again fortunate to host Thomas Palley, economist, author and Schwartz Economic Growth Fellow at the New America Foundation. Asked to comment on the issues confronting the US economy, Palley responded, “The argument that I’m making in my … Continue reading

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When the Truth Has No Defenders — Podcast September 3, 2012

Doing Your Job and Paying the Price: Why the Obama Administration Won’t Defend Its Own. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson discuss the case of Daryl Johnson, former Senior Domestic Terrorist Analyst at the Dept. of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence … Continue reading

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Of Terrorists, Bullies and Lies.

On Labor Day we were expecting to interview Daryl Johnson, former senior domestic terrorist analyist at the Dept. of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, but he had to reschedule at the last minute. Without a guest, Steve and … Continue reading

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