Tag Archives: National Politics

Democratic Perspective Retrospective — Podcast October 24, 2011

Posted on October 27, 2011 by William Timberman

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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Lane Kenworthy Interview, Part 2 — Podcast September 5, 2011

Posted on September 6, 2011 by William Timberman

Trickle-Down Economics, Marginal Tax Rates, and the Rise in Income Inequality: Part 2 of Democratic Perspective’s interview with Professor Lane Kenworthy. What we really need to do if we want to successfully address the economic crisis brought about by the … Continue reading →

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A Bitter Pill To Swallow — Podcast August 1, 2011

Posted on August 2, 2011 by William Timberman

Raising the National Debt Ceiling: The Constitution and the Full Faith and Credit of the U.S. Government. Why governments run deficits, and why, until the Republican Party lost its collective mind, raising the U.S. debt ceiling was considered a legitimate … Continue reading →

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Noam Chomsky Interview — Podcast July 11, 2011

Posted on July 12, 2011 by William Timberman

Two Perspectives on Immigration: The Right to Make a Living vs. the Right to a Secure Cultural Identity. Distinguished professor of linguistics and world-renowned philosopher, political dissident and cultural critic Noam Chomsky shares his insight on U.S. immigration policy with … Continue reading →

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Privatization Myths: Enron and the California Energy Crisis — Podcast June 20, 2011

Posted on June 21, 2011 by William Timberman

No matter what Republicans say, sometimes government is the better bet: More than ten years ago, Republicans convinced California that selling off its power plants to private corporations would lower energy costs to the state’s public utility consumers. That’s NOT … Continue reading →

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“There They Go Again”: the Republicans and Vouchercare — Podcast June 13, 2011

Posted on June 16, 2011 by William Timberman

Ryan’s vouchers aren’t Medicare, because they won’t cover the REAL cost of medical care: Even though trying to do away with Medicare has already lost the Republicans one seat in Congress that they’ve held for decades, they’ve decided to double … Continue reading →

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Republicans Double Down On Vouchercare

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

Despite polls showing voter displeasure with Congressman Paul Ryan’s plan to replace Medicare with vouchers seniors could use to purchase private insurance on the free market, Republicans continue to support the program. Following passage in the House, many Senate Republicans … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Broadcasts — June 2011

Posted on June 5, 2011 by William Timberman

Here is the schedule of upcoming Democratic Perspective broadcasts for June, 2011: June 6: Dr. Faten Ghosn Interview. Dr. Faten Ghosn, Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Arizona, on the Arab Spring and other issues affecting U.S. … Continue reading →

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Celinda Lake Interview — Podcast May 23, 2011

Posted on May 25, 2011 by William Timberman

Insights on the 2012 Elections: Celinda Lake, one of the Democratic Party’s leading pollsters and consultants, talks about the issues likely to be influential in the 2012 elections, and the strategies she thinks will be most effective for the Democratic … Continue reading →

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The Death of the Death of Medicare — Podcast May 16, 2011

Posted on May 17, 2011 by William Timberman

The Death of the Death of Medicare: Why an increasing number of Republicans, including newly-announced GOP Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, are now walking away from their own plan to gut Medicare. (Hint: the American people don’t like it.) https://verdevalleyindependentdemocrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DemPerspective-05-16-11.mp3Podcast: Play … Continue reading →

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