Category Archives: Women’s Rights

Trump Regime’s First 20 Days – Podcast February 9, 2025

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Gary LaMaster

The Felon-in-Chief’s First 20 Days In Office. Steve Williamson, Karen McClelland and Gary LaMaster review the actions of the new Trump Regime and Project 2025. We begin by reminding listeners that many psychologists have diagnosed Trump as a sociopath and … Continue reading →

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Election Results – Podcast November 10, 2024

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Have You No Sense Of Decency? That has to be the question asked of the majority of America’s voters. It will be difficult for future generations to understand how a serial liar and sexual predator who was twice impeached, indicted … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Afghanistan, Arizona Politics, Autocracy, Bigotry, Campaign Finance, Civil Liberties, Civil Society, Climate Change, Conservatives and Reactionaries, Constitutional Issues, Corporations, Corruption, Cultural Diversity, Department of Justice, Disinformation, Domestic Extremism, Elections, Ethics, Government, Health Care, Human Rights, Immigration, Inflation, Judicial System, Labor Shortages, Labor Unions, LGBT Issues, LIberals and Conservatives, Mass Media, Misinformation, Morality, National Politics, Palestinian/Israeli Conflict, Political Lies, Political Parties, Presidential Elections, Privatization, Propaganda, Public Education, Refugees, Regulation, Regulatory Agencies, Religion, Social Media, Taxation, Trade Policy, Voting, Women's Rights | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Election Results – Podcast November 10, 2024

Bruce Interview – Podcast October 20, 2024

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

A Primer For Arizona’s Ballot Propositions. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Jim Bruce from Democrats of Rim Country to discuss the propositions on the ballot. Bruce explains, “All the ones that start with a 1 are amending the Constitution. … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Constitutional Issues, Democratic Governance, Elections, Government, Health Care, Human Rights, Initiative and Referendum, Interviews, Judicial System, Legal Issues, Local Politics, Political Clubs, Voting, Women's Issues, Women's Rights | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Bruce Interview – Podcast October 20, 2024

Singal Interview – Podcast September 29, 2024

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Analyzing The 2024 Elections. Steve and Jessica Williamson welcome our favorite political prognosticator, Dan Singal, back to the show. Singal is Emeritus Professor of History and Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York. Singal has a history of … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Arizona Politics, Civil Liberties, Democratic Governance, Elections, Government, Immigration, Initiative and Referendum, Interviews, Morality, National Politics, Political History, Political Lies, Political Parties, Political Polarization, Political Theory, Polling, Presidential Elections, Public Policy, Religion, Voting, Women's Issues, Women's Rights | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Singal Interview – Podcast September 29, 2024

Fogel Interview – Podcast August 18, 2024

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Bringing Hope And Moderation To The Arizona Legislature. Steve Williamson and Gary LaMaster welcome Arizona State Senate candidate, Mike Fogel, to the show. Fogel is a former public-school teacher, coach, and administrator who is running against election-denier Mark Finchem, one … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Campaign Finance, Civil Liberties, Democratic Governance, Domestic Extremism, Education, Education Funding, Education Policy, Elections, Environment, Ethics, Government, Hunger, Immigration, Initiative and Referendum, Interviews, Local Politics, Political Candidacy, Political History, Political Lies, Political Polarization, Presidential Elections, Privatization, Public Accountability, Public Education, Public Policy, Public Service, Voter Suppression, Voting, Water Policy, Women's Rights | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Fogel Interview – Podcast August 18, 2024

Gov. Tim Walz – Podcast August 11, 2024

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Governor Tim Walz: The Joyful Warrior. In an age of anger, distrust and hateful politics, the positive energy of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her pick for vice-president offer a happy and welcome respite. We provide an in-depth profile … Continue reading →

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Kamala vs. Trump – Podcast July 28, 2024

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

A New Race. Biden’s withdrawal from the race has scrambled the presidential election making Trump the only geriatric candidate in cognitive decline. We discuss how the decision to endorse Kamala Harris has brought new energy and hope to Democrats. And … Continue reading →

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Singal Interview – Podcast July 14, 2024

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Should Kamala Be The Democratic Candidate? Steve and Karen welcome Emeritus Professor of History Dan Singal back to the show to discuss presidential politics following Biden’s poor debate performance and the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump. Though he believes … Continue reading →

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MacLean Interview – Podcast July 7, 2024

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

“Bad Faith – Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War On Democracy.” That’s the title of a new film this week’s guest and others are screening in battleground states to help voters understand what’s at stake in November. Nancy MacLean joins co-hosts Steve … Continue reading →

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Dictator In Waiting – Podcast March 17, 2024

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Trump In His Own Words And Actions. Now that Trump has sealed up the Republican nomination, we decided it was time to consider what he might do in a second term in the White House. (Remember, he has already been … Continue reading →

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