Tag Archives: Arizona Politics

Angela LeFevre Interview — Podcast December 19, 2011

A New Direction for Sedona Politics: The Impact of Arizona’s Current Redistricting. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino talk with Angela LeFevre, President of Democrats of the Red Rocks, on the likely outcome of current congressional and legislative … Continue reading

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A New Direction For Sedona Politics.

On December 19, 2011, Democratic Perspective hosted Angela LeFevre, president of Democrats of the Red Rocks, to discuss the political landscape in Arizona. When asked about the current political situation in Arizona, she replied, “The state is split equally between … Continue reading

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ALEC: Who Really Writes Our State Laws? — Podcast, December 12, 2011

The American Legislative Exchange Council: Who Really Writes Our State Laws? Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino take on ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, a group funded by conservative business-oriented special interests, which writes and recommends model … Continue reading

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Democratic Perspective: A 30-Week Retrospective.

This week, Democratic Perspective reached a milestone of sorts by presenting our 30th show on KAZM. We decided to take this opportunity to look back at the first 30 shows. The quality of guests has surprised even us. Co-hosts Steve … Continue reading

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Democratic Perspective Retrospective — Podcast October 24, 2011

Our First 30 Weeks: A Democratic Perspective Retrospective. Since April 4th of this year, Democratic Perspective has been bringing Northern Arizona new voices and a fresh approach to international, national, state, and local political and economic issues. Our co-hosts, Mike … Continue reading

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Ann Kirkpatrick Interview, Part 2 — Podcast October 10, 2011

“What kind of country are we going to leave our children and grandchildren?” In the second part of her interview with Democratic Perspective, former U.S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick explains the challenges facing Congress and the country in the coming years, … Continue reading

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A Clear Choice, Cont’d.

On October 10, Democratic Perspective continued our conversation with former Arizona Congressional Representative Ann Kirkpatrick by asking about the campaign of 2010. “It was an unusual year,” she replied. “Debate is an important part of the political process, but my … Continue reading

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Ann Kirkpatrick Interview — Podcast October 3, 2011

A Very Clear Choice: Former U.S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick tells Democratic Perspective why she is running again, and why, if we want enduring solutions to our problems rather than Republican snake-oil, the Democratic Party is the better choice for America … Continue reading

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A Very Clear Choice.

This week, former Congresswoman, Ann Kirkpatrick was a guest on Democratic Perspective. When asked about losing her Congressional seat in 2010, Kirkpatrick replied, “It’s not the first time I’ve been bucked off a horse. I just have to pick myself … Continue reading

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Barbara Litrell Interview — Podcast September 12, 2011

Democratic Perspective Goes Local: Barbara Litrell Discusses the Proposed State Route 89A Takeover in Sedona. Democratic Perspective interviews Sedona City Council member Barbara Litrell on the latest developments in the State Route 89A takeover controversy — the issue, the politics, … Continue reading

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