Perspectives W/ Dr. Ari Grayson

On behalf of the World Affairs Council of Orange County, Ari interviews Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.  Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield is the former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs and former Ambassador to Liberia.  Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield served as U.S. Ambassador to Liberia (2008 – 2012) and held postings in Switzerland (at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations), […]

Ari interviews Aziza Hasan, Executive Director of NewGround.  NewGround envisions an America where Muslims and Jews are empowered to create lasting partnerships, engage in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. This vibrant model of engagement – not bound by history, theology or politics – affirms that conflict is inevitable and yet not intractable.

Ari interviews William Kristol, the founder and editor-at-large of the political magazine.  The Weekly Standard and a political commentator on several networks. Kristol is a vocal supporter of the Never Trump movement. The interview was made possible by the World Affairs Council of Orange County.  The World Affairs Council of Orange County hosts national and global […]

As we head into the general election, Ari discusses a wide range of issues with Scott Rhinehart, Democratic candidate for the California State Assembly.  Scott is seeking to replace Republican incumbent Pat Bates.

As we head toward the November 6, 2018 General Election, Ari interviews U.S. Ambassador Eleni Kounalakis, candidate for California Lieutenant Governor.  The two discuss the importance education and the economy and the leadership role of California’s Lieutenant Governor on these critical issues.

As we head into the general election, Ari discusses a wide range of issues with Cottie Petrie-Norris, Democratic candidate for the California State Assembly.  Cottie is seeking to replace Republican incumbent Matthew Harper.

Ari’s guest is retired California Superior Court Judge and Candidate to become the next Attorney General for the State of California, Judge Steven Bailey.  Learn about Judge Bailey and his quest to become California’s next chief law enforcement officer.

Ari discusses a wide range of issues with California State Assemblyman Matthew Harper, Republican representative for the 74th District.

As we head into the general election, Mike Levin, candidate for California’s 49th U.S Congressional District returns to the studio, joining Ari to discuss a wide range of issues of importance to California.  Mr. Levin is seeking to replace long-serving Republican congressman Darrel Issa.

Ari interviews Katie Porter, candidate for California’s 45th U.S. Congressional District.  Katie Porter is a UC Irvine Professor of Law, middle-class mother of three, and consumer advocate who has spent decades taking on the big banks that hurt middle-class families. Ari and Katie discuss a wide range of issues of importance to the people of […]

As we head toward the November 6, 2018 General Election, Ari interviews State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez, candidate for California Lieutenant Governor.  The two discuss a wide range of issues.

Ari presents three seminal speeches in modern American Political History: First up is Dr. King’s “I have a dream” speech delivered on August 28, 1963 from the steps of the monument dedicated to the Great Emancipator – Abraham Lincoln.  Dr. King’s speech set the moral and spiritual tone for the Civil Rights Movement and gave hope […]

Ari sits down with Mary Navarro, a life-long educator who is seeking election to the Orange County Board of Education for District 5.

PRIOR to the primary election (June 5th 2018) Ari interviews State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez, candidate for California Lieutenant Governor.  The two discuss a wide range of issues.

Ari interviews Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate representing California, Derrick Michael Reid.  Mr. Reid talks with Ari about issues that matter to our great State – jobs, education, the economy, the environment, energy, and much more. 

Ari discusses a wide range of issues with Cottie Petrie-Norris, Democratic candidate for the California State Assembly.  Cottie is seeking to replace Republican incumbent Matthew Harper.

Ari interviews Republican candidate for California governor, John Cox.  Mr. Cox talks with Ari about issues that matter to our great State – jobs, education, the economy, the environment, energy, and much more.  Checkout this interview – it’s definitely worth the time.

Ari presents the final speech from The Great Dictator “The Great Dictator” was Charlie Chaplin’s first film with dialogue.  Regrettably Chaplin’s words are as relevant today as they were in 1940.  In the Great Dictator Charlie Chaplin parodies Adolph Hitler through Chaplin’s character – Adenoid Hynkel.

Ari discusses a wide range of issues of importance to California with Rachel Payne, candidate for California’s 48th U.S Congressional District.  Rachel is seeking to replace 14-term Republican representative Dana Rohrabacher.