Category Archives: Water Policy

Rothchild Interview – Podcast August 21, 2023

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Israel’s On-going Apartheid Of Palestinians. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Alice Rothchild who just returned from Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank to help us understand the latest developments in the area. Rothchild is a retired OB-GYN turned documentary … Continue reading →

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Evans Interview – Podcast June 19, 2023

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Celebrating Our Second Independence Day. Karen McClelland welcomes Coral Evans, former Flagstaff Mayor, legislative candidate and current Northern Arizona Director for U.S. Senator Kelly on our newest federal holiday – Juneteenth. Evans begins by saying, “Juneteenth is a holiday I … Continue reading →

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Post Interview – Podcast June 5, 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Arizona Legislature’s Anti-Democratic Gamesmanship. Steve and Karen welcome Dianne Post back to the show. Post is an attorney currently working with the AZ Secular Coalition. The discussion regards the unusual reconvening of the AZ legislature from vacation following its passage … Continue reading →

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Riemer Interview – Podcast May 15, 2023

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

How Climate Change Impacts Populations In Different Ways. Karen McClelland welcomes Northern Arizona University professor, Frankie Riemer, to discuss the climate crisis and how it relates to many of the other issues we face. Riemer says, “I think that what’s … Continue reading →

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Bahr Interview – Podcast February 13, 2023

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Gary LaMaster

Thirsty For Solutions. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Sandy Bahr back to the show. Bahr is a long-time representative of the Arizona Chapter of the Sierra Club and spends a great deal of her time lobbying the Arizona legislature … Continue reading →

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Kuby Interview – Podcast October 31, 2022

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

A Race That Will Impact The Health Of Your Family, The State, And The Planet. Steve and Karen welcome Lauren Kuby, candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission, a powerful branch of state government that is largely overlooked. Yet it has an … Continue reading →

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Ruby, Fogel, Ransom, Sinclair Interview – Podcast March 21, 2022

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

Bridging The Political Divide In Arizona. Co-hosts Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome to the show three well-qualified Democratic candidates for the Arizona State Legislature along with their campaign manager, Jay Ruby. The candidates include Mike Fogel, a school board … Continue reading →

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Fultz, Furman, Thompson Interview – Podcast March 7, 2022

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Gary LaMaster

Identifying And Addressing The Issues Facing Sedona. Steve Williamson welcomes three candidates for Sedona City Council: Brian Fultz, Pete Furman, and incumbent John (JT) Thompson. Steve leads the candidates in a wide-ranging discussion that addresses many of the most important … Continue reading →

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Ruby, Lutes Interview – Podcast September 6, 2021

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

Fighting The Good Fight. Back from an extended vacation, Steve Williamson welcomes John Lutes and Jay Ruby to the show. Lutes is chair of the Yavapai Democratic Party, a business owner and manager who ran for Yavapai County Supervisor against … Continue reading →

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Goodwin Interview – Podcast August 2, 2021

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

Philosophy And Climate Change. Filling in for Steve and Hava, Holli Ploog welcomes Matthew Goodwin, PhD to the show. Goodwin is a professor at Northern Arizona University, founder of Sedona Philosophy and an activist for addressing the climate crisis. He … Continue reading →

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