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# Civil Politics

Political discussion radio program broadcast on Valley Free Radio, 103.3fm, from Northampton, MA

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- [Civil Politics (6/16/23):Hoisted By His Own Petard](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/06/17/civil-politics-6-16-23hoisted-by-his-own-petard/) - Further Reading: Fact Check: Did Trump Sign Into Law Felony for Which He's Indicted? - https://bit.ly/3JikGj9 Agnew Quits Vice Presidency And Admits Tax Evasion In '67 - https://nyti.ms/43HohQd ‘Pentagon leaker’ Jack Teixeira indicted on six federal charges - https://bit.ly/3NwFDcD The Supreme Court leaves Indian Child Welfare Act intact - https://n.pr/461OuKV Archie Roach - Took The
- [Civil Politics (6/9/23): Like Watching A Carboard Cutout](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/06/10/civil-politics-6-9-23-like-watching-a-carboard-cutout/) - Further Reading: Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies at 93 - https://bit.ly/45Velnx How Mike Pence Made Indiana’s HIV Outbreak Worse - https://politi.co/3NkyJqU Mike Pence struggles to get out from Trump's shadow in CNN town hall - https://politi.co/3WWQxLW How Mike Pence Made Indiana’s HIV Outbreak Worse - https://politi.co/3NkyJqU Tim Scott’s
- [Civil Politics (9/11/26): Inflection Points](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/09/12/civil-politics-9-11-26-inflection-points/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (9/4/26): Crossing the Tofu Curtain](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/09/05/civil-politics-9-4-26-crossing-the-tofu-curtain/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (8/28/26): Be Strong Enough to be Gentle](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/08/29/civil-politics-8-28-26-be-strong-enough-to-be-gentle/) - Further Reading: Fed's Kevin Warsh warns inflation is too high, sparking bets rate hikes are coming - LINK ICE arrested 50,000 people in July – quietly the biggest month in Trump’s second term - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to
- [Civil Politics (8/21/26): Florida Loves Measles](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/08/24/civil-politics-8-21-26-florida-loves-measles/) - Further Reading: Catholic bishops remind attorney general about separation of church and state - LINK Election highlights: Byron Donalds and David Jolly to face off in Florida governor’s race; Democratic socialist scores upset in Senate primary - LINK So how is the social media ban going? - LINK (r/AskAnAustralian) Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg
- [Civil Politics (8/14/26): Cycles and Cycles](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/08/15/civil-politics-8-14-26-cycles-and-cycles/) - Further Reading: Israeli settlers’ siege of Palestinian homes draws a sharp US rebuke - LINK Activists try to deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers - LINK New poll: 38% of Jewish Israelis back annexing West Bank, 35% want to divide it up - LINK Overwhelming Majority of Jews (93%); Minority of
- [Civil Politics (8/7/26): Progressive Primaries and a Debate Doofus](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/08/09/civil-politics-8-7-26-progressive-primaries-and-a-debate-doofus/) - Further Reading: Ohio Rep. Max Miller faces a growing number of calls to resign from fellow Republicans - LINK GOP Sen. Collins said she'll vote 'no' on Todd Blanche's AG nomination - LINK Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Blanche, endangering his confirmation - LINK Candidate who dropped out beats Trump-backed favorite in Michigan GOP
- [Civil Politics (7/31/26): "You Can Get Used to Anything When Money's Involved"](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/08/01/civil-politics-7-31-26-you-can-get-used-to-anything-when-moneys-involved/) - Further Reading: ‘Not standard’ for Taylor Farms to ask White House to delay cyclospora recall, ex-FDA head says - LINK Massachusetts 1st Congressional District Primary Debate: Neal vs. Whalen - LINK Elon Musk's AI company is suing to block a new Minnesota law against certain AI apps - LINK Hamas says it will disarm if
- [Civil Politics (7/24/26): Thoughts, Facts, and Opinions](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/07/25/civil-politics-7-24-26-thoughts-facts-and-opinions/) - Further Reading: Taylor Farms lettuce sample produced false positive for cyclospora, FDA says - LINK Virginia congressman introduces bill to end birth tourism in U.S. territories - LINK Griffith Leads Fight to End Birthright Citizenship in U.S. Territories - LINK Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg
- [Civil Politics (7/17/26): Grab Bag of Idiotry](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/07/20/civil-politics-7-17-26-grab-bag-of-idiotry/) - Its EXPLOSIVE.
- [Civil Politics (7/10/26): The Markey Moulton Match Up](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/07/12/civil-politics-7-10-26-the-markey-moulton-match-up/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (6/26/26): Oi Bruv Its a Bit Hot Innit](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/06/28/civil-politics-6-26-26-oi-bruv-its-a-bit-hot-innit/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (6/19/26): Juneteenth is American History](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/06/22/civil-politics-6-19-26-juneteenth-is-american-history/) - Further Reading: Opal Lee - Wiki US-Iran memorandum of understanding in full - LINK Highlights from the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony in Chicago - LINK You are America - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should
- [Civil Politics (6/12/26): Rational, Planned, and Stable](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/06/13/civil-politics-6-12-26-rational-planned-and-stable/) - Further Reading: Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero - LINK Southern California stadium workers say they have a tentative deal, averting strike ahead of World Cup - LINK Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn this weekend - LINK
- [Civil Politics (6/5/26): Per Audacia Ad Astra](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/06/06/civil-politics-6-5-26-per-audacia-ad-astra/) - Further Reading: Proposition 2 1/2 overrides & exclusions - LINK (Mass.gov) Southampton officials feel relief after passed tax override vote - LINK Hadley residents approve tax override questions - LINK South Hadley to vote on $3.5M tax override in September - LINK A city divided: Override battle heads to ballot box in Easthampton - LINK
- [Civil Politics (5/29/26): Where Does the Line Break?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/05/30/civil-politics-5-29-26-where-does-the-line-break/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (5/22/26): Slush in the Forecast](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/05/26/civil-politics-5-22-26-slush-in-the-forecast/) - Further Reading: Judge dismisses Trump's IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement - LINK U.S. government to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS settlement - LINK Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' faces additional lawsuits - LINK Colorado Democratic Party censures Jared Polis over Tina Peters clemency - LINK Facing intense internal pressure, DNC
- [Civil Politics (5/15/26): Polar Opposites](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/05/16/civil-politics-5-15-26-polar-opposites/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (5/8/26): Words are Imaginary](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/05/11/civil-politics-5-8-26-words-are-imaginary/) - Further Reading: Bangor woman who wrote chalk messages outside Susan Collins’ house is running for Senate - LINK The war strains Gulf alliances - LINK Tennessee Republicans pass map dividing up state’s lone majority-Black district - LINK Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a win - LINK State redistricting
- [Civil Politics (5/1/26): Sprinkle Dust](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/05/02/civil-politics-5-1-26-sprinkle-dust/) - Further Reading: Mike Minogue wins Mass. GOP endorsement for governor in a landslide - LINK Massachusetts auditor, attorney general continue public feud about ongoing legislative audit controversy - LINK Massachusetts auditor, attorney general continue public feud about ongoing legislative audit controversy - LINK The Mass. GOP’s 2026 Gamble: Embrace Trump, change the subject, hope for
- [Civil Politics (4/24/26): The Dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/04/25/civil-politics-4-24-26-the-dangers-of-dihydrogen-monoxide/) - Further Reading: U.S. soldier arrested for Polymarket bets on Maduro capture that won $400K, Justice Department says - LINK French police probe suspected weather device tampering after odd Polymarket bet - LINK Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic -
- [Civil Politics (4/17/26): An Anti-Christ Spirit](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/04/18/civil-politics-4-17-26-an-anti-christ-spirit/) - Further Reading: Caitlyn Jenner Appeals To Trump Over His Policy That Requires Passports List A Person’s Birth Gender: “I Don’t Think This Was Really Thought Out” - LINK Orbán's defeat is a win for democracy and a warning to Trump, analysts say - LINK Hungary's new PM cuts CPAC funding, signalling policy shift - LINK
- [Civil Politics (4/10/26): Anointed With Holy Oil](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/04/11/civil-politics-4-10-26-anointed-with-holy-oil/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (4/3/26): Nonsense Phrases](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/04/04/civil-politics-4-3-26-nonsense-phrases/) - Further Reading: Supreme Court majority seems inclined to rule against Trump on birthright citizenship - LINK Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857) - LINK Reefer Madness Original Trailer - LINK (YouTube) President Trump Addresses Nation on War with Iran (Full Speech) - LINK (CSPAN) 'What the hell did he just say?' GOP Iran worries build after
- [Civil Politics (3/27/26): The Chatbot Assures Me That Everything is Fine](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/03/28/civil-politics-3-27-26-the-chatbot-assures-me-that-everything-is-fine/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (3/20/25): A History of Bank Heists](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/03/21/civil-politics-3-20-25-a-history-of-bank-heists/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (3/13/26): RIP Paki Wieland](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/03/14/civil-politics-3-13-26-rip-paki-wieland/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (3/6/26): 1 + 1 = Horse](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/03/07/civil-politics-3-6-26-1-1-horse/) - Further Reading: The U.S. unexpectedly loses 92,000 jobs, adding to worries about the economy - LINK Dow falls 450 points, posts worst week in nearly a year as oil tops $90, jobs data disappoints - LINK John Cornyn, Ken Paxton advance to runoff to be Republican nominee for U.S. Senate - LINK Mike Johnson Says
- [Civil Politics (2/27/26): We Are So Back](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/02/28/civil-politics-2-27-26-we-are-so-back/) - Further Reading: 'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud - LINK Read NPR's annotated fact check of President Trump's State of the Union - LINK Supreme Court strikes down tariffs - LINK Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country -
- [Civil Politics (2/6/26): Melt the Ice](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/02/07/civil-politics-2-6-26-melt-the-ice/) - Further Reading: The Two Million Deportation Myth: How Aggressive ICE Enforcement Distorts Immigration Data - LINK Thousands of Epstein files taken down after some survivors' names and nude photos found - LINK Author who co-wrote two books with Noam Chomsky condemns scholar’s ties to Epstein - LINK 'Painful times in my marriage' - Melinda French
- [Civil Politics (1/23/26): Davos Decisions](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/01/24/civil-politics-1-23-26-davos-decisions/) - Further Reading: At Davos, U.S. allies question a fraying world order - LINK House passes sprawling spending package as Democrats split over ICE funding - LINK Minnesotans strike to protest ICE surge in state: ‘No work, no school, no shopping’ - LINK US official lobbied French magistrate over Le Pen’s election ban - LINK Beginning
- [Civil Politics (1/16/26): What's the Main Issue To Solve?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/01/17/civil-politics-1-16-26-whats-the-main-issue-to-solve/) - Minneapolis couple says ICE released tear gas under their family vehicle with 6 children inside - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get
- [Civil Politics (1/9/26): We Love Crushed Frozen Water](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/01/11/civil-politics-1-9-26-we-love-crushed-frozen-water/) - Further Reading: Trump lays out Venezuela oil strategy, says he plans to meet with Machado next week in Washington - LINK Dispute erupts over who will represent former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in court - LINK Who was Renee Nicole Good? - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting
- [Civil Politics (1/2/26): Going to the Market](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2026/01/03/civil-politics-1-2-26-going-to-the-market/) - Further Reading: Mayor Zohran Mamdani Inauguration Ceremony - LINK (C-SPAN) Highlights from NYC Mayor Mamdani's historic 1st day in office - LINK Executive Order 01 - LINK SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1 - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic -
- [Civil Politics (12/26/25): Questions and Reversed Answers](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/12/27/civil-politics-12-26-25-questions-and-reversed-answers/) - Happy Boxing Day! Sue and Janra talk about some possible ballot questions and then argue in favor of things they absolutely do NOT believe. Massachusetts 2026 ballot measures - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go
- [Civil Politics (12/19/25): Rolling Blackouts](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/12/21/civil-politics-12-19-25-rolling-blackouts/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (12/12/25): Weak and Petty](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/12/13/civil-politics-12-12-25-weak-and-petty/) - Further Reading: EU backs indefinite freeze on Russia's frozen cash ahead of loan plan for Ukraine - LINK Attorney General Ken Paxton requests death row inmate Robert Roberson be executed Oct. 16 - LINK Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by 8 points in Senate Democratic primary, new poll finds - LINK National parks' fee-free calendar
- [Civil Politics (12-5-25): So Netflix Owns Bugs Bunny Now…](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/12/06/civil-politics-12-5-25-so-netflix-owns-bugs-bunny-now/) - Netflix purchased Warner Bros for all the money. Lets yell - i mean talk - about it!
- [Civil Politics (11/28/25): Communication is key](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/11/29/civil-politics-11-28-25-communication-is-key/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (11/21/25): Mamdani State of Mind](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/11/23/civil-politics-11-21-25-mamdani-state-of-mind/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (11/14/25): Starving Us Out](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/11/16/civil-politics-11-14-25-starving-us-out/) - The longest government shutdown in U.S. history comes to a close - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes
- [Civil Politics (11/7/25): Municipal Mayhem](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/11/08/civil-politics-11-7-25-municipal-mayhem/) - The return of Sue tot he show!! and talks about the local and national election on Tuesday. join us!
- [Civil Politics (8/15/25): Candidate Spotlight 2025: Ace Tayloe (Ward 3 Northampton) and Dave Dombrowski (Mayor Northampton)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/08/16/civil-politics-8-15-25-candidate-spotlight-2025-ace-tayloe-and-dave-dombrowski/) - Our series on local races continues! Ace Tayloe (candidate for Northampton ward 3 City Councilor) and Dave Dombrowski (candidate for Northampton Mayor)
- [Civil Politics (8/8/25): Candidate Spotlight 2025: Quaverly Rothenberg (Ward 3 Northampton)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/08/09/civil-politics-8-8-25-candidate-spotlight-2025-quaverly-rothenberg/) - Its interveiwpalooza! In our first half, we speak to Quaverly Rothenberg who is the incumbent councilor for Ward 3 in Northampton. You can find out more about her at quaverlyforward3.com In our second half we interview Lauren Rollins, the founder and president of the Western Mass Policy Center. Find out more about WMPC at wmpolicy.org
- [Civil Politics (8/22/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Gina-Louise Sciarra (Mayor Northampton)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/08/23/civil-politics-8-22-25-election-spotlight-2025-gina-louise-sciarra/) - Tonight on our series of local candidate interviews we welcome Gina-Louise Sciarra, who is running for a second term for Mayor. In our second half, a rebroadcast of interviews with people protesting on the Northampton roundabout. Find out more about Gina-Louise Sciarra's campaign at glsciarra.com Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic
- [Civil Politics (9/12/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Jillian Duclos (Mayor Northampton)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/09/13/civil-politics-9-12-25-election-spotlight-2025-northampton-mayoral-candidate-jillian-duclos/) - This episode we're joined by another candidate running for Mayor of Northampton, MA: Jillian Duclos, and then we talk some international news! You can find out more about Jillian Duclos here: jillianfornorthampton.com Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents
- [Civil Politics (9/5/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Laurie Loisel (Ward 3 Northampton) and Anne Thalheimer (Ward 3 Holyoke)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/09/06/civil-politics-9-5-25-election-spotlight-2025-laurie-loisel-and-anne-thalheimer/) - Our local election series continues! This week we were happy to meet two contenders: Laurie Loisel who is running for Ward 3 City Councilor in Northampton, and Anne Thalheimer who is running for ward 3 City Council in Holyoke To learn more about Laurie Loisel visit electlaurieloisel.comTo learn more about Anne Thalheimer visit facebook.com/VoteThalheimer Beginning
- [Civil Politics (9/19/25): Election Spotlight 2025: David K. Bartley (Ward 3 Holyoke)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/09/20/civil-politics-9-19-25-election-spotlight-2025-david-bartley/) - This episode we talk about the cultural effect of the murder of Charlie Kirk, and welcome incumbent candidate for Holyoke Ward 3 City Councilor David Bartley Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil
- [Civil Politics (10/10/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Mimi Panitch (At-Large Holyoke)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/10/12/civil-politics-10-10-25-election-spotlight-2025-mimi-panitch/) - Mimi Panitch, Candidate for At-Large City Councilor joins us to talk what she wants to change in how the city is run. Find out more about Ms. Panitch here: facebook.com/mimipanitchforcouncil Further Reading: Holyoke city council votes against sanctuary city resolution - LINK Before Pete Hegseth Joined Trump’s War on DEI, He Advocated for Educational Equity
- [Civil Politics (10/24/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Rachel Maiore and Susan Timberlake (Northampton Ward 7)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/10/25/civil-politics-10-24-25-election-spotlight-2025-rachel-maiore-and-susan-timberlake/) - This episode we have conversations with Rachel Maiore and Susan Timberlake, candidates for Ward 7 City Councilor in Northampton! Find out more about Rachel Maiore here: rachelmaiore.comLearn more about Susan Timberlake here: timberlake4ward7.com Downtown Northampton in Minecraft - LINK (TikTok) Holyoke woman files lawsuit against Northampton, 2 police officers over 2023 traffic stop - LINK
- [Civil Politics (10/31/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Christopher Dunay (Holyoke At-Large)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/11/02/civil-politics-10-31-25-election-spotlight-2025-christopher-dunay/) - This episode we welcome Christopher Dunay, Candidate for an At-Large city council seat in Hoyloke, MA. You can find out more about him here: votedunay.com Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics
- [Civil Politics (10/17/25): Mainstream Media v. Pentagon: Dawn of Integrity](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/10/18/civil-politics-10-17-25-mainstream-media-v-pentagon-dawn-of-integrity/) - Pentagon journalists vacate workspace as new restrictions take effect - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (9/14/25) Election Spotlight 2025 Interview Compilations](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/09/14/civil-politics-supplemental-9-14-25-election-spotlight-2025-interview-compilations/) - With the Northampton Preliminary Vote on Tuesday September 16th, we wanted to present compilations of our interviews with candidates for Ward 3 City Councilor and Mayor! Ward 3: Mayor: Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/
- [Civil Politics (10/03/25): Big Business is Amoral By Design](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/10/05/civil-politics-10-03-25-big-business-is-amoral-by-design/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (9/26/25): Free Speech in the Pioneer Valley ...For Now](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/09/28/civil-politics-9-26-25-free-speech-in-the-pioneer-valley-for-now/) - Further Reading: US destroys alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing three - LINK Former FBI Director James Comey indicted days after Trump demanded his DOJ move 'now' to prosecute enemies - LINK Pentagon places further restrictions on journalists' access - LINK Trump signs executive order supporting proposed deal to put TikTok under US ownership - LINK
- [Civil Politics (8/29/25): The Politics of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/08/31/civil-politics-8-29-25-the-politics-of-star-trek-deep-space-nine/) - Its a long weekend, and what better way to relax than discuss the moral dilemmas presented to us in one of the best science fiction television shows of our time, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine! Episodes we reference are Past Tense and In the Pale Moon Light, among others. Next week we get back to
- [Civil Politics (8/1/25): Vibe Check](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/08/02/civil-politics-8-1-25-vibe-check/) - Our whole society runs on vibes. What happens when someone just decides to ignore that?
- [Civil Politics (7/25/25): We're All Lifetime Learners If We Want to Be](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/07/26/civil-politics-7-25-25-were-all-lifetime-learners-if-we-want-to-be/) - Tonight we welcome back Michael Moriarty: Executive Director of the OneHolyoke Community Development Corporation, and starting a new position at the Education Commission of the States
- [Civil Politics (7/18/25): We Got... Algorithm!](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/07/21/civil-politics-7-18-25-we-got-algorithm/) - Midshow Music - Five Years Time by Noah and the Whale Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social
- [Civil Politics (7/11/25): Fifth Times the Charm! A Night With Mayor Nicole LaChapelle](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/07/12/civil-politics-7-11-25-fifth-times-the-charm-a-night-with-mayor-nicole-lachapelle/) - Tonight we welcomed Nicole Lachapelle and spoke about her waning term as Mayor of Easthampton and new position as Head of the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
- [Civil Politics (6/20/25): TACO Friday](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/06/21/civil-politics-6-20-25-taco-friday/) - Further Reading: US Supreme Court lets fuel producers challenge California emissions standards - LINK Marijuana use dramatically increases risk of dying from heart attacks and stroke, large study finds - LINK HIV prevention drug hailed as a 'breakthrough' gets FDA approval - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting
- [Civil Politics (6/13/25): I Hate a Parade](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/06/14/civil-politics-6-13-25-i-hate-a-parade/) - Further Reading: Appeals court temporarily blocks judge’s ruling to return control of National Guard to California - LINK Kristi Noem says the feds are coming to ‘liberate’ Los Angeles - LINK Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges - LINK Soldiers screened for appearance and politics ahead of Trump visit - LINK
- [Civil Politics (6/6/25): The Financial Acolytes](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/06/07/civil-politics-6-6-25-the-financial-acolytes/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (5/30/25): The Amazing Journey](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/05/31/civil-politics-5-30-25-the-amazing-journey/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (5/23/25): Accountability and Terrorism](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/05/24/civil-politics-5-23-25-accountability-and-terrorism/) - The Panel talks about Boeing, capitalism, and how terrorism used to push agendas
- [Civil Politics (5/16/25): We're All Pretty Moody](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/05/17/civil-politics-5-16-25-were-all-pretty-moody/) - Moody's US rating is downgraded, The President's plane upgraded, and our congress is just plane degraded. Listen for more!
- [Civil Politics (5/9/25): Popes Aplenty](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/05/12/civil-politics-5-9-25-popes-aplenty/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (4/25/25): Time to RKO RFK](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/04/26/civil-politics-4-25-25-time-to-rko-rfk/) - Mid-Show Music: Dirt Man by Carter Vail Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky:
- [Civil Politics (4/18/25): Walking and Chewing Gum](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/04/19/civil-politics-4-18-25-walking-and-chewing-gum/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (4/4/25): Terrible Tariffs](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/04/05/civil-politics-4-4-25-terrible-tariffs/) - Markets bomb and Booker soars.
- [Civil Politics (3/28/25): Cultural Forces at Play](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/03/29/civil-politics-3-28-25-cultural-forces-at-play/) - New details about the case of the Tufts University student detained by ICE - LINK Lawmakers pen letter to feds, demanding release of detained Tufts University student - LINK Turkey detains nearly 1,900 in protests over jailed mayor, rejects foreign criticism - LINK American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North
- [Civil Politics (3/21/25): Dominance Tests](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/03/22/civil-politics-3-21-25-dominance-tests/) - What can be tolerated, and what can't? and should Schumer get shooed out of leadership?
- [Civil Politics (3/14/25): Literacy is the Civil Rights Issue of our Time](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/03/16/civil-politics-3-14-25-literacy-is-the-civil-rights-issue-of-our-time/) - This episode we were joined by Michael Moriarty: a member of the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, and Executive Director of the OneHolyoke Community Development Corporation
- [Civil Politics (3/7/25): Transgenic Mice and Other Tall Tales](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/03/08/civil-politics-3-7-25-transgenic-mice-and-other-tall-tales/) - Further Reading: Transcript of President Donald Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress - LINK Scoop: Dems privately confront Trump speech disruptors - LINK Video: Rep. Gooden rips away 'This is not normal' sign from Rep. Stansbury before Trump's address - USAToday Watch: Moment Democrat Al Green sings to protest his censure - LINK
- [Civil Politics (2/28/25): Press Conference Pit Fight](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/03/01/civil-politics-2-28-25-press-conference-pit-fight/) - Further Reading: Jeff Bezos' revamp of 'Washington Post' opinions leads editor to quit - LINK Top 'Washington Post' editor kills article on deputy's departure - LINK Fake video of Trump kissing Musk's feet displayed at HUD office in Washington - LINK Rachel Maddow staff to be let go as part of MSNBC overhaul - LINK
- [Civil Politics (2/21/25): Leaders Aren't Born, They're Forged](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/02/21/civil-politics-2-21-25-leaders-arent-born-theyre-forged/) - Hostile Government Takeover by AGiftFromTodd Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) This podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to find other Planetside Productions!
- [Civil Politics (1/31/25): Surviving the Trumpocalypse](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/02/01/civil-politics-1-31-25-surviving-the-trumpocalypse/) - Further Reading: The Hidden Persuaders - Good Reads Exclusive: Musk aides lock government workers out of computer systems at US agency, sources say - LINK Legal questions surround Trump's federal worker resignation offer - LINK Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss another
- [Civil Politics (1/24/25): Once More Unto the Breach](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/01/25/civil-politics-1-24-25-once-more-unto-the-breach/) - Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) This podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to find other Planetside Productions!
- [Civil Politics (1/17/25): Tik Tik Boom](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/01/19/civil-politics-1-17-25-tik-tik-boom/) - Further Reading: TikTok ban: Why does the US want to shut down this app? - LINK For TikTok users, mourning, frustration and clinging to hope as TikTok ban looms - LINK Welt Am Draht - World On A Wire (1973) - LINK (Youtube) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more
- [Civil Politics (1/10/24): A Facts-less Existence](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/01/11/civil-politics-1-10-24-a-facts-less-existence/) - Further Reading: Families in shock begin to visit their charred homes in Los Angeles area - LINK US right wing fans misinformation fires as firefighters battle Los Angeles blazes - LINK Los Angeles fire maps show updating view of where Palisades, Eaton and more fires are burning right now - LINK Inmates are fighting California
- [Civil Politics (1/3/25): This is Weird](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2025/01/04/civil-politics-1-3-25-this-is-weird/) - Further Reading; Soldier who died in Cybertruck explosion left note saying it was a ‘wakeup call’ for country’s ills - LINK Driver who exploded Cybertruck in Las Vegas railed about ‘political grievances’ and domestic issues before suicide - LINK (CNN) Suspect was pictured in New Orleans before attack - what else do we know? -
- [Civil Politics (12/27/24): Looking back and Looking Forward](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/12/28/civil-politics-12-27-24-looking-back-and-looking-forward/) - Further Reading: Four revelations from the House ethics report on Matt Gaetz - LINK Rep. Kay Granger confirms she has "unforeseen health challenges" but denies report she is in Memory Care - LINK Caning of Charles Sumner - LINK (Wikipedia) Biden commutes 37 federal death row sentences. And, a push to understand long COVID -
- [Civil Politics (12/20/24): Political ROI](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/12/21/civil-politics-12-20-24-political-roi/) - Further Reading: ABC agrees to give $15 million to Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit - LINK The Hidden Autopilot Data That Reveals Why Teslas Crash | WSJ - YOUTUBE BBC Bweaking NuwuS - x.com/BBCBweaking / bsky.app/profile/bweaking.nuwus.org House approves funding bill and sends to Senate hours before government shutdown deadline - LINK Gerry
- [Civil Politics (12/13/24): Pardon Me](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/12/14/civil-politics-12-13-24-pardon-me/) - Further Reading South Korea opposition leader urges president's party to back impeachment over martial law - LINK In South Korea, insurrection charges are closing in on the president - LINK A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden’s clemency list - LINK Experts say Biden has a constitutional
- [Civil Politics (12/6/24): The Punisher He Is Not](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/12/07/civil-politics-12-6-24-the-punisher-he-is-not/) - Further Reading: What we know about UnitedHealthcare CEO's fatal shooting outside NYC hotel - LINK Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) This podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network.
- [Civil Politics (11/15/24): Post Game Theory](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/11/23/civil-politics-11-15-24-post-game-theory/) - Further Reading: See the list of Trump Cabinet picks and more White House appointments so far - LINK RFK Jr. wants to 'Make America Healthy Again.' He could face a lot of pushback - LINK Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss another
- [Civil Politics (11/22/24): Over the River and Through the Yard Signs...](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/11/23/civil-politics-11-22-24-over-the-river-and-through-the-yard-signs/) - Danny T from WHMP's Talk the Talk is subbing in for Mike as he ventures forth to find the missing half of his ancestral amulet! Further Reading: California Ballot Questions - LINK California Ballot Questions - LINK Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't
- [Civil Politics (11/8/24): A Political Autopsy](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/11/09/civil-politics-11-8-24-a-political-autopsy/) - Tonight we welcome back Danny Torres from WHMP's Talk the Talk! A great show talking about the worst day of the year... Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics
- [Civil Politics (11/5/24): Presidential Election Special 2024](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/11/06/civil-politics-11-5-24-presidential-election-special-2024/) - Adam Conover: Why I'm not worried about the election. - LINK (Youtube) LegalEagle: How to Kill The Electoral College - LINK (Youtube) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (11/01/24): Trump's Riverside Rally](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/11/01/civil-politics-supplemental-11-01-24-trumps-riverside-rally/) - This past Saturday (October 25th. 2024) I was driving down Riverdale Road in West Springfield when I noticed a ton of flags, people yelling, and horns blaring. It was a huge rally in support of one Donald J. Trump. I immediately pulled in to the parking lot and spent the next hour speaking with different
- [Civil Politics (11/1/24): The Bronzer Trophy](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/11/02/civil-politics-11-1-24-the-bronzer-trophy/) - Further Reading: Emily Keegin Instagram @emily_elsie - Bronzer Analysis Full Trump Rally Interviews - LINK Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This
- [Civil Politics (10/25/24): The Beginning of the End?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/10/26/civil-politics-10-25-24-the-beginning-of-the-end/) - Tonight we welcome Dan Torres, Host and producer of Talk the Talk on WHMP! Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This podcast
- [Civil Politics (10/18/24): Raise Your Vote If You're Sure](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/10/19/civil-politics-10-18-24-raise-your-vote-if-youre-sure/) - Further Reading: Massachusetts Early Voting Dates and Locations - LINK Meet 7 newly described frog species, all named after Star Trek characters - LINK U.S. gives Israel deadline to dramatically increase assistance into Gaza - LINK Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (10/14/24): Taber Talks (Unedited Interview)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/10/14/civil-politics-supplemental-10-14-24-taber-talks-unedited-interview/) - The unedited interview with Dr. Sarah Taber, candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture in North Carolina. This includes an almost 20 extra minutes of discussion! If you would like to know more about Dr. Taber, visit taberfornc.com or one of her socials: Facebook: fb.com/sarahtaberncBluesky: @sarahtaber.bsky.socialX: @SarahTaber_bwwInsta: @sarahtabernc Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go
- [Civil Politics (10/11/24): Taber Talks](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/10/12/civil-politics-10-11-24-taber-talks/) - An interview with Dr. Sarah Taber, candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture in North Carolina. If you would like to know more about Dr. Taber, visit taberfornc.com or one of her socials: Facebook: fb.com/sarahtaberncBluesky: @sarahtaber.bsky.socialX: @SarahTaber_bwwInsta: @sarahtabernc Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss
- [Civil Politics (10/4/24): Cinco de Ballot Questions](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/10/07/civil-politics-10-4-24-cinco-de-ballot-questions/) - Further Reading: Missouri Supreme Court voted 4-3 to keep abortion on ballot, newly released opinions show - LINK ‘Slick talker’ v ‘sincere and truthful’: swing-state voters respond to VP debate - LINK Atlanta likely to be covered by haze and chlorine odor from chemical lab fire, officials warn - LINK Hospitals across the U.S. face
- [Civil Politics (9/27/24): Only in New York](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/09/28/civil-politics-9-27-24-only-in-new-york/) - Further Reading: Read the indictment: NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with bribery, fraud, foreign donations - LINK Missouri executes a man for the 1998 killing of a woman despite her family’s calls to spare his life - LINK US Attorney: Menendez bribery sentencing delayed to Jan. 29 - LINK Israel striking Hezbollah with ‘full force’
- [Civil Politics (9/20/24): More Than Cruelty](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/09/21/civil-politics-9-20-24-more-than-cruelty/) - Further Reading: Ohio sheriff condemned for saying people with Harris yard signs should have their addresses recorded - LINK Israel says it killed senior Hezbollah figures in strike on Beirut - LINK Did exploding pagers attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon violate international law? - LINK RFK Jr. wins effort to leave ballot in North Carolina,
- [Civil Politics (9/13/24): A Brutal Display of Dialectical Mastery](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/09/14/civil-politics-9-13-24-a-brutal-display-of-dialectical-mastery/) - Further Reading: DEBATE REPLAY: VP Harris and former President Trump l ABC News Presidential Debate - LINK (Youtube) Dr. Jill Stein & Dr. Butch Ware On Green Party Policies, Trump Vs Kamala, Pathway To Victory + More (The Breakfast Club) - LINK (Youtube) Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting
- [Civil Politics (9/6/24): Magic Magic Ninja](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/09/07/civil-politics-9-6-24-magic-magic-ninja/) - Further Reading: Trump deputy campaign manager identified in Arlington National Cemetery dustup - LINK Unexpected Rainfall in the Sahara desert: A Climate Mystery Unfolds - LINK Massachusetts Supreme Court Strikes Down Switchblade Ban - LINK Inside the Georgia high school where a sleepy morning was pierced by gunfire - LINK Teen charged in Georgia school
- [Civil Politics (8/30/24): Past Tense](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/08/31/civil-politics-8-30-24-past-tense/) - Further Reading: Why Elizabeth Warren teared up during lengthy ovation at Democratic National Convention - LINK Army says Arlington National Cemetery worker was 'pushed aside' by Trump aides - LINK Bell Riots - https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Bell_Riots 6 takeaways from Harris' interview on CNN - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting
- [Civil Politics (8/23/24): Political Logic vs Political Morals](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/08/24/civil-politics-8-23-24-political-logic-vs-political-morals/) - Further Reading: This photo of Gus Walz was a teachable moment. Republicans missed it. - LINK Watch: MyPillow CEO Loses Fight With 12-Year-Old Child at DNC - LINK 2024 Democratic National Convention Roll Call | DNC Day 2 - LINK (Youtube) Poet Amanda Gorman’s new poem celebrates democracy and unity - LINK Kamala Harris calls
- [Civil Politics (8/16/24): Its the Economy, Doofus](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/08/17/civil-politics-8-16-24-its-the-economy-doofus/) - Futher Reading: Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge - LINK Now that mpox is a global health emergency, will it trigger another pandemic? - LINK Breaking recap, Aug. 10: B-Boy Phil Wizard wins breaking gold, Victor collects bronze for U.S. - LINK Accused 9/11 orchestrator's plea revoked - LINK Harris has proposed a slew of
- [Civil Politics (8/9/2024): Piles of Sandwiches](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/08/11/civil-politics-8-9-2024-piles-of-sandwiches/) - Further Reading: United Nations death toll in Palestinian conflict - ochaopt.org The forgotten ruthlessness of Canada’s Great War soldiers - LINK Uncommitted Movement - uncommittedmovement.com Uncommitted voters respond to Harris-Walz ticket with hope and reservations - LINK Women rally around Algerian boxer Imane Khelif at Paris Olympics as she has faced backlash - LINK Why
- [Civil Politics (8/2/24): Walz #2](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/08/03/civil-politics-8-2-24-waltz-2/) - Further Reading: Why Harris and Democratic allies keep calling Republicans Trump and Vance ‘weird’ - LINK Kentucky governor vetoes sweeping GOP transgender measure - LINK Who is Josh Shapiro, Kamala Harris’s potential vice-presidential pick? - LINK Who is Mark Kelly, the potential vice-presidential pick from Arizona? - LINK In Tim Walz, Democrats see a potential
- [Civil Politics (7/26/24): A Tale of Two Black Women](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/07/27/civil-politics-7-26-24-a-tale-of-two-black-women/) - Further Reading: What we know about the police killing of Sonya Massey - LINK Sonya Massey shot after dispute over pot of water, deputy discouraged partner from rendering aid, records say - LINK Sonya Massey shooting: What we know about the killing, the victim, officer - LINK Ex-deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey was discharged
- [Civil Politics (7/19/24): ad-VANCE Notice](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/07/24/civil-politics-7-19-24-ad-vance-notice/) - Further Reading: Three days after attempted assassination, Trump shooter remains an elusive enigma - LINK The Trump shooting points to shocking Secret Service security lapses - LINK Could parents of Trump rally shooter face legal consequences? Unclear, experts say - LINK J.D. Vance Left His Venmo Public. Here’s What It Shows - LINK "This is
- [Civil Politics (7/12/24): Everyone Complains About Biden](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/07/13/civil-politics-7-12-24-everyone-complains-about-biden/) - Further Reading: Dems frozen in place after Biden survives press conference - LINK Ballotpedia Snyder V United States - LINK US supreme court decisions: the biggest cases this term and their outcomes - LINK The Supreme Court rules in favor of South Carolina Republicans in voting map case - LINK Remember to Register to vote!
- [Civil Politics (6/28/24): World of Grandpas](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/06/29/civil-politics-6-28-24-world-of-grandpas/) - Further Reading: Biden comes out swinging in first speech after presidential debate with Trump - LINK Dusty Christensen - https://www.nepm.org/people/dusty-christensen Trump has an edge over Biden on economy, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass
- [Civil Politics (6/21/24): Oh, Pinfeathers!](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/06/22/civil-politics-6-21-24-oh-pinfeathers/) - Further Reading: Divided over school funding, Northampton council fails to pass mayor’s budget - LINK Between the flu, COVID and RSV, we have 'so many things circulating simultaneously'. Here's what the data says - LINK COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in Hawaii - LINK The Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended
- [Civil Politics (6/14/24): Lawfare and Lawssez-faire](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/06/16/civil-politics-6-14-24-lawfare-and-lawssez-faire/) - Further Reading: NATO approves a plan to speed security aid and training to Ukraine’s beleaguered armed forces - LINK US widens Russia sanctions in banking crackdown - LINK Pope Francis meets with comedians in the Vatican, and nary an "f-slur" was dropped - LINK European Parliament at crossroads as right-wing parties triumph in EU vote
- [Civil Politics (5/31/24): Punitive vs Reformative](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/06/01/civil-politics-5-31-24-punitive-vs-reformative/) - Further Reading: Here’s what you should know about Donald Trump’s conviction in his hush money trial - LINK Strapped down, blindfolded, held in diapers: Israeli whistleblowers detail abuse of Palestinians in shadowy detention center - LINK Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss
- [Civil Politics (5/24/24): Bad Built](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/05/25/civil-politics-5-24-24-bad-built/) - Further Reading: Ohio governor calls special session to pass legislation ensuring President Biden is on 2024 ballot - LINK Israel fears ICC will issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other top officials - LINK A verbal spat between Reps. Crockett and Greene highlights racial and gender tensions - LINK Mapping which countries recognise Palestine in
- [Civil Politics (5/10/24): Just... Re-Home the Puppy?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/05/11/civil-politics-5-10-24-just-re-home-the-puppy/) - Further Reading: Carrington Event - LINK (Wikipedia) Kohlberg’s Stages Of Moral Development - LINK Kristi Noem blamed shooting her dog on the realities of rural life. Experts say that doesn’t add up. - LINK Kristi Noem Got Herself Banned from Parts of Her Own State - LINK Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should
- [Civil Politics (5/3/24): Social Movements Don't Work Like That Anymore](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/05/06/civil-politics-5-3-24-social-movements-dont-work-like-that-anymore/) - Further Reading: Grow Up! College students are behaving like students. The adults are behaving horribly. - LINK Striking deals to end campus protests, some colleges invite discussion of their investments - LINK Students sing “Imperial March” and shout "Beetlejuice" at Boebert during “liberation camp” visit - LINK Meta and Lavender - LINK Remember to Register
- [Civil Politics (4/26/24): Political ASMR](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/04/27/civil-politics-4-26-24-political-asmr/) - TikTok DOES have a different version in China! (Is TikTok different in China? Here's what to know) Further Reading: Supreme Court appears likely to side with Trump on some presidential immunity - LINK Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani and Arizona 'fake electors' charged with state crimes - LINK If you would like to hear the full
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (4/27/24): Roundabout Opinions](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/04/27/civil-politics-supplemental-4-27-24-roundabout-opinions/) - Janra speaks with three people standing out on the Northampton roundabout in support of Palestine and/or Israel. Ruslan, Maj, and Marc Gurvitch from Jewish Voices for Peace. If you would like to know more about JVP Western Mass you can go to their Instagram page, @jvpwesternmass, or the national site, jewishvoiceforpeace.org. Unfortunately I don't have
- [Civil Politics (4/19/24): Gag Him With an Order](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/04/20/civil-politics-4-19-24-gag-him-with-an-order/) - Further Reading: Opening statements in Trump's historic trial set to begin Monday after tense day of jury selection - LINK Trump tests limits of gag order with post insulting 2 likely witnesses in criminal trial - LINK What to know about Alvin Bragg, Manhattan district attorney - LINK Kennedy family endorses Biden in show of
- [Civil Politics (4/12/24): Oxford Comma](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/04/16/civil-politics-4-12-24-oxford-comma/) - Further Reading: Kelly vetoes Kansas ban on gender transition surgery, hormone therapy for trans youth - LINK Florida's abortion fight is headed to voters after court allows for a 6-week ban - LINK Arizona’s Supreme Court reinstated a near-total abortion ban enacted in 1864. Here’s what you should know. - LINK Arizona’s near-total abortion ban
- [Civil Politics (4/5/24): Vocab Word of the Day: Deconfliction](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/04/06/civil-politics-4-5-24-vocab-word-of-the-day-deconfliction/) - Further Reading: With famine looming, aid group halts food delivery in Gaza after Israeli strike kills 7 workers - LINK Israel dismisses 2 officers over deadly drone strikes on aid workers in Gaza - LINK MSF: Nowhere in Gaza is safe as Israel announces military operation in Rafah - LINK Ryan McBeth - How did
- [Civil Politics (3/29/24): Senatorial Séance](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/03/30/civil-politics-3-29-24-senatorial-seance/) - Further Reading: Timeline to reopen Port of Baltimore unclear as collapsed Key Bridge cleanup begins - LINK Building a new Key Bridge could take years and cost at least $400 million, experts say - LINK Senator Ted Cruz Forces Amendment Into FAA Bill To Give Lawmakers Police Escorts Through Airports - LINK Joe Lieberman Obituary
- [Civil Politics (3/22/24): Bond Jumper](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/03/23/civil-politics-3-22-24-bond-jumper/) - Further Reading: Rosetta Stone decree - LINK Trump says he has nearly $500 million in cash but doesn’t want to use it to pay New York judgment - LINK Trump is on the verge of a windfall of billions of dollars. Here are 3 things to know - LINK Colorado's Ken Buck leaving Congress because
- [Civil Politics (3/15/24): Circular Firing Squad](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/03/16/civil-politics-3-15-24-circular-firing-squad/) - Further Reading: UK and Texas pledge closer trade ties. A wider deal with the US government has stalled - LINK Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics by donating
- [Civil Politics (3/8/24): Unibody Politic](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/03/09/civil-politics-3-8-24-unibody-politic/) - Further Reading: Project 2025 - LINK ‘Uncommitted’ wins 2 Democratic delegates in Michigan, a victory for Biden’s anti-war opponents - LINK President Joe Biden delivers 2024 State of the Union address to Congress — 3/7/2024 - Youtube LINK Jon Stewart proposes Israel-Gaza peace plan: ‘Honestly, what is the alternative?’ - LINK Biden announces 'emergency' US
- [Civil Politics (3/1/24): They Finally Caught the Car](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/03/02/civil-politics-3-1-24-they-finally-caught-the-car/) - Further Reading: A US Air Force member is critically injured after he set himself on fire outside an Israeli embassy in protest - LINK Israel-Hamas war: Dozens killed in attack on crowd waiting for aid, Gaza health officials say - LINK Self-immolation of Aaron Bushnell - LINK If you are thinking about harming yourself dial
- [Civil Politics (2/23/24): Values Added](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/02/24/civil-politics-2-23-24-values-added/) - Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to find other Planetside Productions!
- [Civil Politics (2/16/24): Crisis on Infinite Borders](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/02/17/civil-politics-2-16-24-crisis-on-infinite-borders/) - Further Reading: Democrat Tom Suozzi wins New York race to succeed George Santos in Congress - LINK Nassau County Special Election Results - LINK Part One: Robert E. Lee: A Lifetime of Failure | BEHIND THE BASTARDS - VIDEO LINK Progressives are uneasy with Democrats tilting right on immigration after N.Y. race - LINK Donald
- [Civil Politics (2/2/24): Brave Opinions](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/02/03/civil-politics-2-2-24-brave-opinions/) - Further Reading: Trump ally Jim Jordan subpoenas Fani Willis for potential grant money misuse - LINK Pennsylvania man Justin Mohn father shot before before being beheaded: district attorney - LINK US sanctions Israeli settlers over West Bank violence - LINK Alleged migrant attack on NYC police sparks political uproar - LINK NYPD officers will have
- [Civil Politics (1/19/24): Bill of Opinions](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/01/20/civil-politics-1-19-24-bill-of-opinions/) - Tonight we welcomed Bill Newman and Dan Torres Co-host and producer of the WHMP show on Talk the Talk! Further Reading: How Donald Trump Answers A Question - LINK (Youtube) How Bernie Sanders Answers A Question - LINK (Youtube) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our
- [Civil Politics (1/5/24): Tunnel Targets](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2024/01/06/civil-politics-1-5-24-tunnel-targets/) - Further Reading: Bernie Sanders calls on Congress to block funding to Israel - LINK Updated indictment adds details to bribery conspiracy charges against Sen. Menendez - LINK Why is Israel pumping sea water into tunnels under Gaza? - LINK Former Israeli Hostage Calls on Netanyahu to Declare a Ceasefire in Gaza - LINK Biden marks
- [Civil Politics (12/29/23): Coleiding Perspectives](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/12/30/civil-politics-12-29-23-coleiding-perspectives/) - This episode we welcomed Cole Nasrallah - Professor of Philosophy Critical Thinking and Logic in Las Vegas decolonizepalestine.com Further Reading: Trump legal team wants Maine's secretary of state to recuse herself from ballot decision - LINK Resisting greenwashing in the Naqab: Unity Intifada continues - LINK Israel Greenwashing - LINK Bethlehem’s bombed-out nativity sculpture sends
- [Civil Politics (12/22/23): Where Does the Buck Stop Again?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/12/23/civil-politics-12-22-23-where-does-the-buck-stop-again/) - Further Reading: Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump is disqualified from presidency for Jan. 6 riot - LINK 14th Amendment cases challenging Trump's eligibility thrust courts into unknown territory - LINK Trump recorded pressuring Wayne County canvassers not to certify 2020 vote - LINK Trump tells Supreme Court to stay out of immunity dispute; Jack Smith
- [Civil Politics (12/7/23): Someone Stuff Vivek in a Locker](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/12/09/civil-politics-12-7-23-someone-stuff-vivek-in-a-locker/) - Further Reading: 3 winners and 1 loser from the fourth Republican presidential debate - LINK Who’s on stage for the 4th GOP debate? - LINK Andrew Yang wants to sell you universal basic income. Beware if you have disabilities.- LINK Ramaswamy defends debunked conspiracy theories he shared at Republican debate - LINK Washington Post journalists
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (12/5/23): The New Dark Ages](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/12/05/civil-politics-supplemental-12-5-23-the-new-dark-ages/) - A recording of an off the air conversation about Kissinger, AI, and how our politicians conduct themselves today. Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics by donating to the
- [Civil Politics (12/1/23): The Antithesis of Civil Politics](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/12/01/civil-politics-12-1-23-the-antithesis-of-civil-politics/) - Further Reading: Henry Kissinger, dominant US diplomat of Cold War era, dies aged 100 - LINK Rare Earth - Death Of A Nation: The Khmer Rouge's Cambodia - Youtube What Henry Kissinger wrought - LINK Tesla sues Sweden as strikes target carmaker - LINK Some SAG-AFTRA members are concerned about AI provisions in tentative deal
- [Civil Politics (11/24/23): War. War Never Changes.](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/11/25/civil-politics-11-24-23-war-war-never-changes/) - Further Reading: “Thank God for the Atom Bomb” by Paul Fussell - LINK Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This podcast is
- [Civil Politics (11/17/23): Its Not a War.](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/11/18/civil-politics-11-17-23-its-not-a-war/) - Remember to donate to Valley Free Radio, and support free speech in the Pioneer Valley! Go to www.valleyfreeradio.org/donate! Civil Politics is moving to Fridays at 6pm starting in the new year!! Further Reading: House passes a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown - LINK Texas Republicans divided on funding bill that would prevent a
- [Civil Politics (10/27/23): Election Spotlight: Garrick Perry and Other News](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/10/28/civil-politics-10-27-23-election-spotlight-garrick-perry-and-other-news/) - Further Reading: Northampton, MA to Honor The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles With TMNT Manhole Covers - LINK After historic strike, Kaiser Permanente workers win 21% raise over 4 years - LINK Ford, UAW reach tentative deal to end strike including record pay raise - LINK House elects Mike Johnson as Speaker, ending GOP chaos -
- [Civil Politics (10/20/23): Election Spotlight 2023: Marissa Elkins and David Murphy (At-Large City Council)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/10/23/civil-politics-10-20-23-election-spotlight-2023-at-large-city-council/) - Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to find other Planetside Productions!
- [Civil Politics (10/13/23): Legislation, Precedence, and Vibes](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/10/14/civil-politics-10-13-23-legislation-precedence-and-vibes/) - Further Reading: Palestinian killed as Israeli settlers attack West Bank town of Huwara - LINK Netanyahu sets up emergency Israeli unity government and war cabinet - LINK As desperation in Gaza grows, Israel pledges to block vital aid until Hamas releases hostages - LINK Israel's reservists drop everything and rush home - LINK SAG-AFTRA -
- [Civil Politics (10/6/23): More Light than Heat](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/10/07/civil-politics-10-6-23-more-light-than-heat/) - Paki Wieland (masslive.com - Paki Wieland) visits us and tells us about her recent trip to Beacon Hill Further Reading: S.1487: Resolutions to embrace the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and move the US back from the brink of nuclear war - malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1487 S.1488: Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a
- [Civil Politics (9/29/23): Like a Bag of Cats](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/09/30/civil-politics-9-29-23-like-a-bag-of-cats/) - Further Reading: Biden's message to striking auto workers: 'You deserve a significant raise' - LINK Late Night Is Back! Find Out When Your Favorites Are Returning After the 148-Day Writers' Strike - LINK Summary of the 2023 WGA MBA - LINK UAW again threatens to expand strikes at Detroit automakers if progress isn’t made by
- [Civil Politics (9/22/23): Fashion Police... Arrest This Man He's Wearing Shorts](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/09/23/civil-politics-9-22-23-fashion-police-arrest-this-man-hes-wearing-shorts/) - Sunak delays UK petrol car ban, seeking voter support on climate - Link Ford UK says any delay on government petrol car ban risks EV transition - Link UNITE HERE! Local 11 - unitehere11.org United Auto Workers threaten to expand targeted strike if there is no substantive progress by Friday - Link SAG-AFTRA can't tell
- [Civil Politics (9/15/23): Is it Really Ageist Though? Really?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/09/16/civil-politics-9-15-23-is-it-really-ageist-though-really/) - Rep. Nancy Pelosi is running for reelection - https://n.pr/46bofAH UAW chief says offers from Detroit companies are inadequate, says union is ready to go on strike - https://bit.ly/468yRjW Interactive Media (Video Game) Strike Authorization 2023 - https://bit.ly/45SNvvT As House Republicans bicker, the government shutdown threat grows - https://n.pr/3Lko9i7 Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents
- [Civil Politics (9/8/23): Culture and Efficiency](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/09/09/civil-politics-9-8-23-culture-and-efficiency/) - Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to find other Planetside Productions!
- [Civil Politics (9/1/23): Rough Times for Rudy](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/09/02/civil-politics-9-1-23-rough-times-for-rudy/) - Further Reading: Rudy Giuliani is liable for defaming 2 Georgia election workers, a judge says - https://n.pr/3L592cr Proud Boy Joe Biggs receives 17 years in Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case - https://nbcnews.to/3RkUb1F Now-released forms reveal more trips gifted to Justice Clarence Thomas by Harlan Crow - https://n.pr/3PgCKxz Blood thinners, diabetes meds among first 10 drugs
- [Civil Politics (8/25/23): Primarily Illuminating](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/08/26/civil-politics-8-25-23-primarily-illuminating/) - Further Reading: Vivek Ramaswamy takes center stage, plus other key moments from the first Republican debate - https://bit.ly/3PcZEWO 5 takeaways from the first Republican primary debate - https://n.pr/3P8UpHo Trump's mug shot released after booking at Georgia jail on election charges - https://reut.rs/3E9EQcg #TrumpMugShot memes on Twitter - https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TrumpMugShot Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents
- [Civil Politics (8/18/23): Georgia Indictments On My Mind](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/08/19/civil-politics-8-18-23-georgia-indictments-on-my-mind/) - How to support the victims of the Maui Wildfires: Maui Food Bank - https://mauifoodbank.org/donate/ Hawai'i Community Foundation - https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong Maui Volunteer & Donation Opportunities - /r/Maui - https://bit.ly/3OxSTx6 Further Reading: Trump, 18 others indicted by Atlanta grand jury in election interference probe - https://bit.ly/3P0rvJp Georgia grand jurors on Trump case face threats - https://bit.ly/44cHqZK SAG-AFTRA
- [Civil Politics (8/11/23): Lift Every Chair and Swing](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/08/10/civil-politics-8-11-23-lift-every-chair-and-swing-2/) - Further Reading: Tracking the Trump criminal cases - https://politi.co/3Ou1zo8 53 fatalities confirmed amid active Lahaina fire - https://bit.ly/47vGwtZ The Story of the Montgomery River Boat Brawl - https://twitter.com/myteks/status/1688540291072966656 It Turns Out Good Ol’ Fashioned Racism Is To Blame for the Start of Montgomery Brawl - https://bit.ly/3KCUQau The Fallout From the Montgomery Riverfront Brawl Continues -
- [Civil Politics (8/11/23): Lift Every Chair and Swing](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/08/12/civil-politics-8-11-23-lift-every-chair-and-swing/) - Further Reading: Tracking the Trump criminal cases - https://politi.co/3Ou1zo8 53 fatalities confirmed amid active Lahaina fire - https://bit.ly/47vGwtZ The Story of the Montgomery River Boat Brawl - https://twitter.com/myteks/status/1688540291072966656 It Turns Out Good Ol’ Fashioned Racism Is To Blame for the Start of Montgomery Brawl - https://bit.ly/3KCUQau The Fallout From the Montgomery Riverfront Brawl Continues -
- [Civil Politics (8/4/23): Once, Twice, Three Times Indicted…](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/08/05/civil-politics-8-4-23-once-twice-three-times-indicted/) - Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to find other Planetside Productions!
- [Civil Politics (7/28/23): The Ocean is On Fire??](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/07/29/civil-politics-7-28-23-the-ocean-is-on-fire/) - Further Reading: Antarctica's rapidly melting ice is in "unprecedented" territory - https://bit.ly/3Qeq8YI Heat waves hitting U.S. and Europe 'virtually impossible' without climate change, researchers say - https://nbcnews.to/3rSkmBL It’s so hot in Arizona, doctors are treating a spike of patients who were burned by falling on the ground - https://bit.ly/44JSTAO ‘The era of global boiling has
- [Civil Politics (7/14/23): The Hidden History of American Democracy: A Chat with Thom Hartmann](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/07/15/civil-politics-7-14-23-the-hidden-history-of-american-democracy-a-chat-with-thom-hartmann/) - Tonight we were happy to have Thom Hartmann on to talk about his upcoming book The Hidden History of American Democracy: Rediscovering Humanity’s Ancient Way of Living, the latest addition to his Hidden History book series. To learn more about Thom Hartmann:Website: thomhartmann.comTwitter: @Thom_HartmannFacebook: facebook.com/ThomHartmannProgramSubstack: hartmannreport.com Further Reading: The Hidden History of American Democracy: Rediscovering
- [Civil Politics (7/7/23): Dizzy Decisions](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/07/08/civil-politics-7-7-23-dizzy-decisions/) - Further Reading: Prigozhin’s coup attempt unleashes chaos on Russia - https://bit.ly/46All9M Earth reaches hottest day ever recorded 3 days in a row - https://abcn.ws/3PLvLxj Cocaine found in the White House was in a different location than previously reported, sources say - https://nbcnews.to/3O2o1FL Supreme Court rules against North Carolina Republicans over election law theory - https://bit.ly/3JJcgSc
- [Civil Politics (6/23/23): A Censure of Honor](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/06/24/civil-politics-6-23-23-a-censure-of-honor/) - Further Reading: The 5 men who were aboard the wrecked Titan sub loved adventures — and taking risks - https://n.pr/44dUmyH 19-year-old Titan passenger was ‘terrified’ before trip, his aunt says - https://nbcnews.to/46daRwZ In rowdy scene, House censures Rep. Adam Schiff over Trump-Russia investigations - https://bit.ly/44ikMQ7 Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Lauren Boebert 'a little b----' on
- [Civil Politics (6/2/23): Its Less Bad](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/06/03/civil-politics-6-2-23-its-less-bad/) - Further Reading: Trump Admits Republicans Don’t Even Know What ‘Woke’ Means - https://yhoo.it/42lcjdx Mike Pence is set to launch his presidential campaign next week - https://nbcnews.to/3ORa52s Scoop: Chris Christie to announce GOP presidential campaign next week - https://bit.ly/45GMQ0O Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink announces FDA approval of in-human clinical study - https://cnb.cx/3Ccu5Vq Here’s what’s
- [Civil Politics (5/26/23): A Failed Experiment?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/05/27/civil-politics-5-26-23-a-failed-experiment/) - Further Reading: Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign launch melts down in Twitter glitches - https://nbcnews.to/3OzHX3I Iowa voters don’t think DeSantis’ Twitter failure is real life - https://politi.co/3MXOynq Oath Keepers founder gets 18 years in prison, longest Jan. 6 sentence yet - https://reut.rs/4374itT Biden, McCarthy appear near two-year deal on US debt ceiling as default looms -
- [Civil Politics (5/18/23): Floridian Wasteland](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/05/20/civil-politics-5-18-23-floridian-wasteland/) - Remember to donate to VFR! Help us support a vibrant community of creators - go to www.valleyfreeradio.org/donate Further Reading: Florida teacher says she's being investigated after showing Disney movie with gay character - https://bit.ly/43dcqbZ Disney scraps plans for new Florida campus, mass employee relocation amid DeSantis feud - https://cnb.cx/3MhKjkX DeSantis signs bill banning DEI degrees
- [Civil Politics (5/12/23): Reparations Repartee](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/05/13/civil-politics-5-12-23-reparations-repartee/) - Further Reading: CNN town hall highlights media’s struggle with how to cover Trump and his lies - https://to.pbs.org/42Rs0d9 CNN's Trump town hall draws 3.3 million viewers - https://bit.ly/42Nanej Trump jokes about sexual abuse verdict, repeats election falsehoods - https://reut.rs/3O3Cli2.. Three years, 1.1 million deaths: COVID emergency ending in US - https://bit.ly/454UrWW US ethics watchdog calls
- [Civil Politics (5/5/23): Striking Out](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/05/06/civil-politics-5-5-23-striking-out/) - Further Reading: Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Flour (April 2023) - https://bit.ly/3LxwAGl Police issue call for help, outrage continues to grow over deadly subway chokehold encounter - https://7ny.tv/3AXe5WY 'No writers. No TV': Hollywood scribes strike over pay - https://reut.rs/3LZGx0N WGA Negotiations—Status as of May 1, 2023 - https://bit.ly/42rBgEt Hollywood’s writers are on strike. Here’s why that
- [Civil Politics (4/28/23): Conservative Cancel Culture](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/04/29/civil-politics-4-28-23-conservative-cancel-culture/) - Further Rading: More Republican candidates poised to join 2024 campaign - https://to.pbs.org/44dKDtk Montana House Republicans discipline Rep Zooey Zephyr - https://bbc.in/41ZYaCC Transgender Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr disciplined for remainder of 2023 session - https://cbsn.ws/3LhFBTX Nebraska attorney files ethics complaint against State Sen. Megan Hunt in debate for Let Them Grow Act - https://bit.ly/40Pz8Fg Tucker Carlson
- [Civil Politics (4/21/23): Blue Checkered Past](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/04/22/civil-politics-4-21-23-blue-checkered-past/) - Further Reading: NPR quits Twitter after being falsely labeled as 'state-affiliated media' - https://n.pr/3GKcw1L Twitter’s blue check apocalypse is here, and this is the full story - https://bit.ly/3LfnEFB Fox News settles blockbuster defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems - https://n.pr/3KXUNp7 Oklahoma gov calls on officials to resign after ‘hanging’ and racist remarks on tape -
- [Civil Politics (4/7/23): Truth and Justice](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/04/08/civil-politics-4-7-23-truth-and-justice/) - Further Reading: Trump’s day in court as criminal defendant: What to know - https://bit.ly/3ZNPOfZ Read the full indictment against Trump - https://bit.ly/412KBBU Mitt Romney: Trump is unfit for office but New York charges are political - https://bit.ly/3Ka9QLG In Trump case, experts see echoes of failed case against Sen. John Edwards - https://wapo.st/3nUkr6h Travelgate to Furnituregate:
- [Civil Politics (3/24/23): A Coup in Search of a Legal Theory](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/03/25/civil-politics-3-24-23-a-coup-in-search-of-a-legal-theory/) - This ep Dan Torres, Producer of Talk the Talk on WHMP and Host of the podcast Collateral Banter, joined us to talk about the Jan 6th Report! You can find out more about Dan's work at the following sites: https://whmp.com/podcasts/shows/talk-the-talkhttps://podbay.fm/p/the-collateral-banter-podcast Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit
- [Civil Politics (3/17/23): Its a Mediocre Life](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/03/18/civil-politics-3-17-23-its-a-mediocre-life/) - Further Reading: FDIC Failed Bank List - https://bit.ly/3FvpFuS Crypto feared being walled off from traditional finance. The banking crisis is fueling those worries. - https://politi.co/3YOkvBa Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our
- [Civil Politics (3/10/23): Budgetary Alignments](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/03/11/civil-politics-3-10-23-budgetary-alignments/) - Further Reading: How Team Biden sees the economy - https://bit.ly/3ZB9J2t H.R. 140 - Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act - https://bit.ly/3J59MfU California to not do business with Walgreens over abortion pills issue, Governor says - https://reut.rs/3JsgcHb Biden may not run — and top Dems are quietly preparing - https://politi.co/3JtMtOj Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump and the in-fighting
- [Civil Politics (3/3/23): The Honeypot](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/03/04/civil-politics-3-3-23-the-honeypot/) - Further Reading: Florida Republican pitches bill to eliminate the Florida Democratic Party - https://nbcnews.to/3kJanf4 The Ultimate Cancel Act text - https://bit.ly/3ETe2xP Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and
- [Civil Politics (2/17/2): Choices Have Consequences](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/02/18/civil-politics-2-17-2-choices-have-consequences/) - Further Reading: What's going on with the Opening Arguments podcast and sexual harassment? (Reddit - OutOfTheLoop) - https://bit.ly/3Ivf993 'New York Times' stories on trans youth slammed by writers — including some of its own - https://n.pr/40ZxodY JK Rowling's Anti-Transgender Stance And Hogwarts Legacy - https://bit.ly/3YWstZn Nikki Haley calls CNN's Don Lemon a 'sexist middle-aged' anchor
- [Civil Politics (2/10/23): Biden Activated His Trap Card](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/02/11/civil-politics-2-10-23-biden-activated-his-trap-card/) - Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to
- [Civil Politics (2/3/23): Stop Thinking Its Just About Race](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/02/04/civil-politics-2-3-23-stop-thinking-its-just-about-race/) - Further Reading: What We Know About Tyre Nichols’s Lethal Encounter With Memphis Police - https://nyti.ms/3Ynmc94 What we know about the killing of Tyre Nichols - https://n.pr/3DCzA18 Gov. Josh Shapiro signs order eliminating 4-year degree requirement for thousands of Pennsylvania jobs - https://bit.ly/3X2ZxgS Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil
- [Civil Politics (1/27/22): Musical Chairs](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/01/28/civil-politics-1-27-22-musical-chairs/) - Further Reading: McCarthy blocks Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell from House Intel panel - https://nbcnews.to/3j7p5M2 McCarthy sees GOP defections ahead of expected effort to keep Rep. Ilhan Omar off House panel - https://cbsn.ws/3H6sjaC DeSantis scrambles RNC race after praising Dhillon and urging ‘new blood’ - https://politi.co/3Hftrsm Mike Pence: Classified documents found at former vice-president's home
- [Civil Politics (1/20/23): Shatter the Debt Ceiling](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/01/21/civil-politics-1-20-23-shatter-the-debt-ceiling/) - Further Reading: U.S. hits debt ceiling as partisan standoff sparks economic worries - https://reut.rs/3iRmw0t United States Debt Ceiling (Wikipedia) - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_debt_ceiling White House's hopes for a lame-duck debt ceiling deal are fading fast - https://politi.co/3XKcFsk What the 21 McCarthy holdouts got in committee assignments - https://nbcnews.to/4001BJw Republican firebrands get prominent committee assignments, Santos awarded two
- [Civil Politics (1/13/23): Rules and Regs](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/01/14/civil-politics-1-13-23-rules-and-regs/) - Further Reading: Biden's lawyer says additional classified documents found, GOP calls for new probes - https://n.pr/3k7v6bL House speaker finally elected on 15th ballot — the most since before Civil War - https://cbsn.ws/3kbPUii Two lawmakers nearly come to blows — and other crazy moments from McCarthy’s final speaker votes - https://yhoo.it/3W8ow1V New House Rules Make It
- [Civil Politics (1/6/23): Eleven Failed Votes and Counting...](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2023/01/07/civil-politics-1-6-23-eleven-failed-votes-and-counting/) - Read Further: George Santos arrived in D.C. this week. No one is more riled than N.Y.'s other gay congressman. - https://nbcnews.to/3Zhm4ZE Kevin McCarthy loses historic 11th vote for US House Speaker - https://bbc.in/3GIDkA1 The House last struggled to elect a speaker 100 years ago. Here's what happened - https://n.pr/3In3MQW Israeli government plan to limit judicial
- [Civil Politics (12/29/22): 2022 Round Up](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/12/31/civil-politics-12-29-22-2022-round-up/) - Further Reading: Lights aim for more economic vitality in downtown Northampton - https://bit.ly/3WNDhIk Northampton landmarks Cooper’s Corner and State Street Fruit Store markets sold to general manager - https://bit.ly/3vsvELU Biden Promise Tracker Scorecard - https://bit.ly/3rFd4gW Biden Truth Tracker Scorecard - https://bit.ly/3Q5LN3o Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics
- [Civil Politics (12/23/22): Primary Proposals](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/12/24/civil-politics-12-23-22-primary-proposals/) - Further Reading: Five red flags in Trump's taxes - https://politi.co/3FSg68M Richard Neal: Trump’s taxes were not audited regularly, results of probe show ‘two-tiered system’ - https://bit.ly/3Q38xB7 New York GOP leader calls accusation of faked bio for new GOP House member 'serious' - https://n.pr/3FMCEI1 N.Y. attorney general's office 'looking into' allegations against George Santos - https://nbcnews.to/3GgtZ2d
- [Civil Politics (12/16/22): Senatorial Swap](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/12/17/civil-politics-12-16-22-senatorial-swap/) - Further Reading: China abandons key parts of zero-Covid strategy after protests - https://bbc.in/3PtBplC Russia warns of "consequences" if U.S. sends Patriot missiles to Ukraine - https://bit.ly/3FTLy7Z The bizarre far-right coup attempt in Germany, explained by an expert - https://bit.ly/3W5WAww The Special Counsel Investigating Trump Is Wasting No Time - https://bit.ly/3HFZ2oY William J. Jefferson corruption case
- [Civil Politics (12/2/22): Railroaded](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/12/03/civil-politics-12-2-22-railroaded/) - Further Reading: Senate passes railroad legislation to prevent a strike - https://n.pr/3ORV4eK Arizona's Cochise County finally certifies its election results after a court order - https://n.pr/3VrW6Ar House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as first Black leader in Congress - https://bit.ly/3iwJ4my Nancy Pelosi says husband is 'coming along' after San Francisco hammer attack - https://bit.ly/3XQGND1 House Democrats
- [Civil Politics (11/18/22): A House/Senate Divided](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/11/19/civil-politics-11-18-22-a-house-senate-divided/) - Its pledge week for Valley Free Radio! If you enjoy Civil Politics or any other show on VFR, go to Valleyfreeradio.org/donate! Further Reading: What's left to count in the House? Republicans win control, but margin is narrow - McCarthy overwhelmingly won G.O.P. backing for speaker, but the vote signals he still faces a tough fight.
- [Civil Politics (11/11/22): Post-Election Post-Mortem](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/11/12/civil-politics-11-11-22-post-election-post-mortem/) - Further Reading: Inside Elon Musk’s first meeting with Twitter employees - https://bit.ly/3hCo6Ta Geoff Diehl is kind of running for governor. Has a haphazard campaign strategy hurt his chances? - https://bit.ly/3WX3Dsq WWLP Election Results - https://www.wwlp.com/election-results Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on
- [Civil Politics (10/28/22): What Should We Expect?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/10/29/civil-politics-10-28-22-what-should-we-expect/) - Further Reading: What Happened to Liz Truss Can’t Happen Here - https://bit.ly/3U7W2F7 Congressional District 14 Debate - https://youtu.be/m695Yf0ZQlI Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil
- [Civil Politics (10/21/22): Ballot-Question-Palooza 2022](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/10/22/civil-politics-10-21-22-ballot-question-palooza-2022/) - Further Reading: Everything you need to know about the 2022 Massachusetts ballot questions - https://bit.ly/3yY0hem Will the millionaires tax on the November ballot help Mass. residents? It depends, new report finds - https://bit.ly/3z13865 What to know about the Massachusetts driver's license ballot question - https://bit.ly/3SpqI3g Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/
- [Civil Politics (10/14/22): Election Spotlight: Gittelson 2: Election Boogaloo](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/10/15/civil-politics-10-14-22-election-spotlight-gittelson-2-election-boogaloo/) - A first for Civil Politics - We are having a write-in candidate for an office on the air! Yvonne Gittelson was on the show on 8/29/22 during the Primary race. After Patrick Cahillane won the primary she has decided to run as a write-in candidate, and since this is such an interesting turn of events
- [Civil Politics (9/30/22): Election Spotlight (Governor’s Council): John Comerford](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/10/01/civil-politics-9-30-22-election-spotlight-governors-council-john-comerford/) - This week we welcomed John Comerford, the Republican candidate for the Governor's Council seat for District 8. Website: comerford4govcouncil.comFacebook: comerford4govcouncilEmail: info@comerford4govcouncil.com Republican John Comerford announces bid for Governor’s Council - https://bit.ly/3dWIkFx Judge Shelley Joseph: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know - https://bit.ly/3CncL1c Feds drop case against Newton judge charged in immigrant's escape - https://bit.ly/3rjzFA0 Iran
- [Civil Politics (9/23/22): Election Spotlight (Governor's Council): Tara Jacobs](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/09/24/civil-politics-9-23-22-election-spotlight-governors-council-tara-jacobs/) - Tonight we were able to talk to Tara Jacobs of North Adams who is running as a Democrat for the Governor's Council. Website: Tarajacobs.comFacebook: TaraJacobsGovernorsCouncilInsta: taragovernorscouncil2022Twitter: TaraGovCouncilEmail: tara@tarajacobs.comPhone: (413) 414-5678 Further Reading: What Is the Mass Governor's Council? - mass.gov/orgs/governors-council Tara Jacobs defies conventional political wisdom, stuns pundits with Governor’s Council primary win - https://bit.ly/3BDqajV
- [Civil Politics (9/16/22): They're People, Not Pawns](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/09/17/civil-politics-9-16-22-theyre-people-not-pawns/) - Further Reading: What are the ballot questions for the November election? - https://bit.ly/3xsfAev Planeloads of Venezuelan Migrants Arrive at Martha's Vineyard Airport - https://bit.ly/3LqcehJ Amherst, Northampton get calls that Texas is sending migrants to their communities; officials work to verify call, make a plan - https://bit.ly/3qIZRUu The Cruel Story Behind The 'Reverse Freedom Rides' -
- [Civil Politics (9/9/22): The Results Are In!](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/09/10/civil-politics-9-9-22-the-results-are-in/) - Further reading: Obamas return to the White House for the unveiling of their official portraits - https://nbcnews.to/3xapZLr 2022 Massachusetts State Primary Election Results (WWLP): - https://bit.ly/3d0Hib7 Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to
- [Civil Politics (5/20/22): Election Spotlight on Sec. of State: Tanisha Sullivan](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/05/23/civil-politics-5-20-22-election-spotlight-on-sec-of-state-tanisha-sullivan/) - Tanisha Sullivan for Secretary of State: tanishasullivan.comFacebook: facebook.com/tanisha4maTwitter: twitter.com/Tanisha4MAInstagram: instagram.com/tanisha4ma Appearance on The Daily Show: https://youtu.be/vltTwPpIANA Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics by
- [Civil Politics (6/3/22): Election Spotlight on Sec. of State: Rayla Campbell](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/06/06/civil-politics-6-3-22-election-spotlight-on-sec-of-state-rayla-campbell/) - Rayla Campbell for Secretary of State: https://raylaforma.com Facebook: facebook.com/RaylaForMaTwitter: twitter.com/RaylaForMA GOP congressional hopeful Rayla Campbell sues state to appear on ballot against Ayanna Pressley (Boston Herald) - https://bit.ly/3NW5OXT Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode -
- [Civil Politics (8/12/22): Election Spotlight: Hampshire County Sheriff: Patrick Cahillane](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/08/15/civil-politics-8-12-22-election-spotlight-hampshire-county-sheriff-patrick-cahillane/) - Our guest this episode is current Hampshire County Sheriff, Patrick Cahillane. Sheriff Cahillane's Site: cahillaneforsheriff.comEmail: PatrickJCahillane@Gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/PatrickJCahillane Further Reading: ACLU - Know Your Sheriff - aclum.org/en/know-your-sheriff Info On MA Drug Courts - mass.gov/info-details/drug-courts Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM
- [Civil Politics (8/19/22): Election Spotlight: Hampshire County Sheriff: Yvonne Gittelson](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/08/22/civil-politics-8-19-22-election-spotlight-hampshire-county-sheriff-yvonne-gittelson/) - Our guest this episode is candidate for Hampshire County Sheriff, Yvonne Gittelson. Currently she is the corrections program specialist in the Massachusetts Dept of Education. Site: https://yvonneforsheriff.comEmail: info@yvonneforsheriff.comPhone: (413) 268-7373 ACLU – Know Your Sheriff – aclum.org/en/know-your-sheriff Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us
- [Civil Politics (9/2/22): Election Spotlight: Hampshire County Sheriff: Caitlin Sepeda](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/09/02/civil-politics-9-2-22-election-spotlight-hampshire-county-sheriff-caitlin-sepeda/) - Our guest this episode is candidate for Hampshire County Sheriff, Caitlin Sepeda. She is a Certified Correctional Health Care Professional, working for Hampshire County Correctional for the past 10 years. Website: sepedaforsheriff.comFacebook: FB.com/SepedaForSheriffInsta: instagram.com/caitlinsepedaforsheriff Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the
- [Civil Politics (8/26/22): Playing Catch Up](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/08/29/civil-politics-8-26-22-playing-catch-up/) - Further Reading: Voters in Kansas decide to keep abortion legal in the state, rejecting an amendment - https://n.pr/3R4gRQo The 3 prongs of Liz Cheney's campaign against Trump — will they work? - https://n.pr/3AQDnXD Latest poll shows Abbott up 7 points over O’Rourke in governor’s race - https://bit.ly/3AoEwEb New York Primary Election Results - https://nyti.ms/3POSdBV Judge
- [Civil Politics (8/05/22): Wait, They Actually Passed Something??](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/08/08/civil-politics-8-05-22-wait-they-actually-passed-something/) - Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to
- [Civil Politics (7/22/22): Running with the Hawleys of Pamplona](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/07/25/civil-politics-7-22-22-running-with-the-hawleys-of-pamplona/) - Further Reading: Jan. 6th Committee Official Website - https://january6th.house.gov The Secret Service Texting Scandal Makes No Sense - https://bit.ly/3RP5Ymu Trump called Wisconsin Assembly Speaker to continue pressure on false election claims - https://bit.ly/3IXSXCX What the Garland memo really means for investigating Trump - https://wapo.st/3v67gzI Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For
- [Civil Politics (7/8/22): Mental Teflon](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/07/11/civil-politics-7-8-22-mental-teflon/) - Further Reading: Highland Park shooting person of interest left online trail of violent imagery - https://nbcnews.to/3nK06x1 July 4 parade shooting suspect slipped past Illinois "red flag" safeguards - https://bit.ly/3yQVdZe Highland Park suspect's father could have some 'responsibility' in attack, police say - https://nbcnews.to/3ABpI76 Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (7/13/22): Symbolic Symbolism](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/07/13/civil-politics-supplemental-7-13-22-symbolic-symbolism/) - What are Medals of Freedom for? A conversation the panel had before recording this week's episode! President Biden Announces Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom - https://bit.ly/3RgSdwG Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode -
- [Civil Politics (7/1/22): Sick of Speeches](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/07/04/civil-politics-7-1-22-sick-of-speeches/) - Further Reading: Trump knew crowd at rally was armed yet demanded they be allowed to march - https://bit.ly/3AfQ9Pg Cassidy Hutchinson’s lawyer graduated from Alabama college, worked as Jeff Sessions chief of staff - https://bit.ly/3bHX2yz Five myths about presidential pardons - https://wapo.st/3bG0CcO How The Supreme Court Killed Roe v. Wade (LegalEagle) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOvvBWSBwU0 Critics assail Biden
- [Civil Politics (6/24/22): SCOTUS Decisions! ...whoopee...](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/06/27/civil-politics-6-24-22-scotus-decisions-whoopee/) - Further Reading: Supreme Court strikes down New York gun law restricting concealed carry in major Second Amendment case - https://cnb.cx/39RvtT5 Supreme Court rules out suing police for Miranda violations - https://nbcnews.to/3ygiIL9 HHS Secretary Becerra Invokes Defense Production Act for Third Time to Further Increase Production of Infant Formula for American Families - https://bit.ly/3NgB2rY US Supreme
- [Civil Politics (6/17/22): Giving Some Slow Claps](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/06/17/civil-politics-6-17-22-giving-some-slow-claps/) - Further Reading: Select Committee to Investigate January 6th Website - https://january6th.house.gov Jan. 6 Panel Says Capitol Marcher Toured With G.O.P. Congressman - https://nyti.ms/3OmddQc Jan. 6 panel says Trump fleeced his base and 5 other takeaways from the 2nd hearing - https://n.pr/3O1Izfm 6 new things we learned from the first public Jan. 6 hearing - https://cbsn.ws/39vfnOR
- [Civil Politics (6/10/22): Cavalcade of Butt Covering](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/06/13/civil-politics-6-10-22-cavalcade-of-butt-covering/) - Further Reading: Abbott, FDA were warned about formula plant a year before recall - https://abcn.ws/3xgFu3T The Institutionalist Dianne Feinstein fought for gun control, civil rights, and abortion access for half a century. Where did it all go wrong? - https://bit.ly/3xpKCmu Peter Navarro laments his lack of funds to pay for lawyers - https://bayareane.ws/3Q7Tk1f House passes
- [Civil Politics (5/27/22): Why Does This Keep Happening](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/05/30/civil-politics-5-27-22-why-does-this-keep-happening/) - Further Reading: Historian Uncovers The Racist Roots Of The 2nd Amendment - https://n.pr/3wN6ngO What did police do at Texas school shooting? A timeline emerges. - https://wapo.st/38NYY7U What we know so far about the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas - https://n.pr/3lU9sFn Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit
- [Civil Politics (5/13/22): Willfully Ignorant](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/05/16/civil-politics-5-13-22-willfully-ignorant/) - Further Reading: Friday the 13th - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_the_13th Just Wait Until You See the Terrifying “Defacement” of Susan Collins’ Sidewalk by Pro-Choice Activists - https://bit.ly/3syraSC Supreme Court Strikes Down Abortion Clinic 'Buffer Zone' Law - https://n.pr/3MbWrmi Who is Kathy Barnette, and can Pa. figure it out before she wins the GOP Senate nod? - https://bit.ly/39hD38F A
- [Civil Politics (5/6/22): The Tyranny of the Extreme Minority](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/05/09/civil-politics-5-6-22-the-tyranny-of-the-extreme-minority/) - Further Reading: Threats To Democracy Are Growing Around the World — And The U.S. May Be One Of Them - https://n.pr/3LNaiz5 Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows - https://politi.co/386JSKe Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the
- [Civil Politics (4/22/22): Bomb the Home](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/04/25/civil-politics-4-22-22-bomb-the-home/) - Further Reading: Lawsuit alleges Ludlow school talked with children about gender identity - https://bit.ly/37C8jPp Florida lawmakers have stripped Disney of special tax status - https://bbc.in/3MkLy18 Report: Gov. Abbott's enhanced border inspections cost Texas, U.S. billions - https://bit.ly/3Ezd0We Migrants arrive in D.C. on buses sent by GOP Texas Gov. Greg Abbott - https://nbcnews.to/3K4DwYE High Court upholds
- [Civil Politics (4/8/22): International Cattle Rustlers](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/04/11/civil-politics-4-8-22-international-cattle-rustlers/) - Further Reading: UN suspends Russia from human rights body over Ukraine abuses - https://bit.ly/3DZbMU4 'Big Oil' CEOs testify before Congress amid skyrocketing gas prices - https://abcn.ws/3xcCneT Russia preventing Ukraine resupply by Black Sea, UK military intelligence says - https://reut.rs/3utwaJX It Could Happen Here: Lessons On Combat and Discourse from Ukraine - https://ihr.fm/3DVaeKO Jackson confirmed as
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (4/1/22): Everything Wrong With Capitol Punishment](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/04/01/civil-politics-supplemental-4-1-22-everything-wrong-with-capitol-punishment/) - The panel agrees that capitol punishment is worthless, useless, and should be abolished. The interesting part is how each of them has come to that conclusion. Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to
- [Civil Politics (4/1/22): Best Friends Forever](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/04/04/civil-politics-4-1-22-best-friends-forever/) - Further Reading: Emmett Till’s family wants Carolyn Bryant Donham brought to justice - https://bit.ly/36FFsJI Critics want to shutter a new opera about Emmett Till. Here's what its creators say - https://n.pr/3u4Z1UJ Mike Braun walks back comments that interracial marriage ruling should have been left to states - https://bit.ly/3qSiIwO Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation
- [Civil Politics (3/18/22): Time is an Illusion, But DST is Still Dumb](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/03/21/civil-politics-3-18-22-time-is-an-illusion-but-dst-is-still-dumb/) - Further Reading: Koch Industries stays in Russia, backs groups opposing U.S. sanctions - https://cbsn.ws/3woFIH8 Servant of the People (Sitcom starring Zelensky) - https://www.netflix.com/title/80119382 Putin's warning to anti-war Russians evokes Stalinist purges - https://n.pr/3qfpHzB U.S. Senate approves bill to make daylight saving time permanent - https://reut.rs/3qC5i8f China locks down more than 30 million people as COVID-19
- [Civil Politics (3/11/22): Finding Ways to Opt Out](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/03/14/civil-politics-3-11-22-finding-ways-to-opt-out/) - Further Reading: Ukraine war: Sky News journalist Stuart Ramsay and team shot at in ambush - https://bbc.in/35T1jg2 20 Years Ago, Russia Had Its Biggest Political Crisis Since the Bolshevik Revolution - https://bit.ly/3hUvVQZ WATCH: U.S. Census Bureau releases undercount of minority groups in 2020 Census - https://to.pbs.org/3CyqD76 Destroyer can’t deploy because CO won’t get COVID vaccine,
- [Civil Politics (3/4/22): Stuck in the Muck in More Ways Than One](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/03/08/civil-politics-3-4-22-stuck-in-the-muck-in-more-ways-than-one/) - Further Reading: 'Open the door or we die': Africans report racism and hostility trying to flee Ukraine - https://nbcnews.to/3Kgc2Qw Boebert heckled Biden about deaths in Afghanistan while he mentioned his son's cancer - https://n.pr/3CabXL6 Get your free tests at https://www.covidtests.gov Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it
- [Civil Politics (2/25/22): Don't Take Me Back to the USSR](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/02/28/civil-politics-2-25-22-dont-take-me-back-to-the-ussr/) - Further Reading: Russia invades Ukraine on many fronts in ‘brutal act of war’ - https://bit.ly/3pfUBHv America Could Have Done So Much More to Protect Ukraine - https://bit.ly/3vfVfZB Why Ukraine gave up its nukes - https://n.pr/3vvNAqf Biden announces new measures in response to Russian invasion of Ukraine - https://nbcnews.to/3JPdUzi SWIFT banking system could be used as
- [Civil Politics (2/11/22): Inflation Complications](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/02/15/civil-politics-2-11-22-inflation-complications/) - Further Reading: Masked intruder threatens Massachusetts Republican Party staffers at headquarters - https://bit.ly/34wy6qI Romney says he texted with niece McDaniel after RNC censure - https://bit.ly/3LoOfPE Ford, Toyota halt some output as U.S., Canada warn on trucker protests - https://reut.rs/3JiVsyW The anti-vaxx Canadian truckers want to talk to you about Bitcoin - https://bit.ly/3gAewMN Freedom Convoy 2022
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (2/10/22): Half is Better Than None](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/02/10/civil-politics-supplemental-2-10-22-half-is-better-than-none/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics by
- [Civil Politics (1/28/22): SCOTUS Among Us](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/01/31/civil-politics-1-28-22-scotus-among-us/) - Further Reading: Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire, giving Biden a chance to nominate a replacement - https://cnb.cx/3rVTbma Read Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement letter - https://abcn.ws/3KQzXqx At least 3 judges eyed as Biden mulls Supreme Court pick - https://bit.ly/3AFQgBO Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it
- [Civil Politics (1/21/22): The Biden Years](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/01/24/civil-politics-1-21-22-the-biden-years/) - Get your free COVD19 test kits here: https://special.usps.com/testkits! Do it now!! Further Reading: Why are airlines squaring off against wireless companies over 5G? - https://nbcnews.to/3qLLcbM Mitch McConnell says Black people vote just as much as 'Americans' - https://bit.ly/3GVgkeU PolitiFact Biden Promise Tracker - https://bit.ly/3rFd4gW also a correction: Janra said that all the broadband money was
- [Civil Politics (1/14/22): Flipping off the Mailman](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/01/17/civil-politics-1-14-22-flipping-off-the-mailman/) - Further reading: How the health care worker vaccine mandate will work, with SCOTUS' go-ahead - https://n.pr/3qqyizP Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't
- [Civil Politics (1/7/21): New Year, Old Issues](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/01/10/civil-politics-1-7-21-new-year-old-issues/) - Further Reading: President Biden blasts Trump for 'spreading a web of lies' in a Jan. 6 speech - https://n.pr/3qVpdOD Seven in ten Americans say the country is in crisis, at risk of failing - https://bit.ly/31yCsfz CPS Reports Record Number Of New COVID Cases, Amid Fight With CTU Over Return To In-Person Classes - https://cbsloc.al/3t5IpMq Beginning
- [Civil Politics (12/31/21): The Lame Duck Year](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2022/01/03/civil-politics-12-31-21-the-lame-duck-year/) - Further Reading: Covid Act Now (Massachusetts) - https://bit.ly/3EFCkII Sarah Weddington, Who Successfully Argued Roe v. Wade, Dies at 76 - https://nyti.ms/31g66WO Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow
- [Civil Politics (12/24/21): Possessed by the Ghost of William Shatner](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/12/27/civil-politics-12-24-21-possessed-by-the-ghost-of-william-shatner/) - Further Reading: America's largest coal miners union asks Manchin to reconsider opposition to Build Back Better - https://cbsn.ws/30XNniA Federal student loan payment pause extended to May 1 as Mass. lawmakers keep pressing for up to $50K in debt cancellation - https://bit.ly/3yTMPH5 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (12/22/21): The Maine Issue](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/12/22/civil-politics-supplemental-12-22-21-the-maine-issue/) - Janra and Sue discuss the SCOTUS case involving Maine and school choice Supreme Court scrutinizes Maine tuition program in religious liberty case - https://cbsn.ws/3FgK455 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit
- [Civil Politics (12/10/21): Union Defense](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/12/21/civil-politics-12-10-21-union-defense/) - Further Reading: ‘This is urgent’: Bipartisan proposal for UFO office pushes new boundaries - https://politi.co/30cGQQJ House approves $768 billion defense funding bill - https://cbsn.ws/3EMsdT9 In a first, Starbucks workers agree to union in Buffalo, NY - https://bit.ly/3rSLC19 What the first Starbucks union means for workers everywhere - https://bit.ly/3GyNm3U Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation
- [Civil Politics (12/17/21): Proportional Representation](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/12/21/civil-politics-12-17-21-proportional-representation/) - Further Reading: Joe Manchin cancels Build Back Better’s Christmas party - https://bit.ly/3oYNlA5 Rep. Liz Cheney read text messages she said Mark Meadows got during the Jan. 6 siege - https://n.pr/3E5N4zH Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go
- [Civil Politics (12/3/21): Guess Who's Running for Governor?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/12/06/civil-politics-12-3-21-guess-whos-running-for-governor/) - Further Reading: House passes stopgap spending bill, and Schumer expresses optimism Senate could avert shutdown - https://wapo.st/3ltgl0A Here’s who is running for Massachusetts governor in 2022 - https://bit.ly/3xMR32G U.S. will resume 'Remain in Mexico' policy for asylum-seekers - https://n.pr/3ltiQju U.S. and Mexico reach deal to restart Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ program along border - https://wapo.st/31fYJPb
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (11/30/21): The Jaded Urgency of Now](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/11/30/civil-politics-supplemental-11-30-21-the-jaded-urgency-of-now/) - After the show, the panel kept discussing why Biden's approval numbers have dropped and just the state of our political leadership in general. Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our
- [Civil Politics (11/26/21): Deliberations](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/11/29/civil-politics-11-26-21-deliberations/) - Further Reading: 3 white men are found guilty of murder in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery - https://n.pr/2ZtUyyk Jury hits organizers of 'Unite the Right' rally with $26 mln verdict - https://reut.rs/3nTZBl4 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents
- [Civil Politics (11/19/21): Attack on Gosar](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/11/22/civil-politics-11-19-21-attack-on-gosar/) - Further Reading: How ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ became code for insulting Joe Biden - https://bit.ly/32hDhJF House censures Rep. Gosar for violent video in rare rebuke - https://bit.ly/3HEkfNC Oklahoma governor grants clemency, spares Julius Jones’ life - https://bit.ly/3kLEPSD Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register
- [Civil Politics (11/12/21): News From the COPA Cabana](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/11/15/civil-politics-11-12-21-news-from-the-copa-cabana/) - Further Reading: COP26: Denmark and Costa Rica launch ambitious alliance to phase out oil and gas - https://bit.ly/3Dcl91j What Happened at COP26 on Wednesday: China and U.S. Say They’ll ‘Enhance’ Climate Ambition - https://nyti.ms/3Dbqrdl ‘We’ve made history’: Flint water crisis victims to receive $626m settlement - https://bit.ly/3C8lHE0 Owen Paterson: Conservative MP resigns amid UK lobbying
- [Civil Politics (11/5/21): A Rollercoaster of Emotions](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/11/08/civil-politics-11-5-21-a-rollercoaster-of-emotions/) - Further Reading: Murphy ekes out win in NJ, GOP’s Youngkin upsets in Virginia - https://bit.ly/3q6Jzpi Did critical race theory really swing the Virginia election? - https://bit.ly/3nXTqLq Virginia election sees highest turnout in recent history, fueling Glenn Youngkin’s victory - https://cnb.cx/3o23rXU Michelle Wu is Boston's first woman and first person of color elected mayor - https://n.pr/3BJzReF
- [Civil Politics (10/29/21): Fouling the Well](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/11/01/civil-politics-10-29-21-fouling-the-well/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics by
- [Civil Politics (10/15/21): 2021 Northampton Mayoral Race Spotlight: Gina-Louise Sciarra](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/10/18/civil-politics-10-15-21-northampton-mayoral-candidate-interviews-gina-louise-sciarra/) - Our first interview in our interview series of the candidates for Mayor of Northampton. Tonight we have an interview with Gina- Louise Sciarra! She is currently serving as Northampton City Council President, and a candidate for Mayor on the ballot in November. She is also communications manager for Whole Children: An organization that provides assistance
- [Civil Politics (10/22/21): 2021 Northampton Mayoral Race Spotlight: Marc Warner](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/10/25/civil-politics-10-22-21-2021-northampton-mayoral-race-spotlight-marc-warner/) - Our second interview in our interview series of the candidates for Mayor of Northampton. Tonight we were happy to speak with Marc Warner, president of Warner Transportation Consulting, Inc. (warnertransportation.com) and board member and treasurer of Common Cause Massachusetts (commoncause.org/massachusetts)! To learn more about his campaign, visit warnerformayor.com Further Reading: Northampton council OK’s budget after
- [Civil Politics (10/8/21): That's What She Said! (About Facebook)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/10/11/civil-politics-10-8-21-thats-what-she-said-about-facebook/) - Further Reading: United States debt ceiling - https://bit.ly/3iHAZsq Here are 4 key points from the Facebook whistleblower's testimony on Capitol Hill - https://n.pr/3alOoC9 Senator's office posed as a girl on fake Instagram account to study app's effect - https://nbcnews.to/3aeS8p0 Algorithms shouldn’t be protected by Section 230, Facebook whistleblower tells Senate - https://bit.ly/3Amz7eV Beginning Music: Glenn
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (10/7/21): Mayoral Electoral Adventures](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/10/07/civil-politics-supplemental-10-7-21-mayoral-electoral-adventures/) - Mike interviews Easthampton Mayor (and current Mayoral Candidate) Nicole LaChapelle about local issues and her experiences as an elector for the 2020 election! Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google
- [Civil Politics (10/01/21): Incentives vs Warm Baths](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/10/04/civil-politics-10-01-21-incentives-vs-warm-baths/) - Further Reading: Joe Manchin, America’s climate decider-in-chief, is a coal baron - https://bit.ly/3AZANMy Gas Shortages Awaken Britain to Some Crucial Workers: Truck Drivers - https://nyti.ms/3uFPSk9 Dozens Of Massachusetts State Police Have Resigned Over A Vaccine Mandate, Union Says - https://n.pr/3ikyeNy Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it
- [Civil Politics (9/24/21): We've got Rhythm, We've Got COVID...](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/09/27/civil-politics-9-24-21-weve-got-rhythm-weve-got-covid/) - Further Reading: What led to the shortage of at-home COVID-19 tests? - https://bit.ly/3AGAXs6 Florida Health Department Revamps COVID-19 Rule For Schools - https://bit.ly/3zH2jg5 ‘Medium is the message’: AOC defends ‘tax the rich’ dress worn to Met Gala - https://bit.ly/3AC9uaM U.S. COVID-19 tests again in short supply as infections soar, schools reopen - https://reut.rs/3kBhWSd U.S. Limits
- [Civil Politics (9/17/21): Easthampton Shuffle](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/09/20/civil-politics-9-17-21-easthampton-shuffle/) - Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle joins us to talk abut covid19 and issues she's tackling in her city. If you want to know more about her you can visit her website: nicolelachapelle.com Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should
- [Civil Politics (9/10/21): I Swear I'll Turn This Country Around...](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/09/13/civil-politics-9-10-21-i-swear-ill-turn-this-country-around/) - Further Reading: Path out of the Pandemic: Biden's COVID19 Action Plan - whitehouse.gov/covidplan Unemployment cliff looms as 9.1 million Americans set to lose aid by Labor Day - https://cbsn.ws/3zZgTAR Justice Department Sues Texas Over New Abortion Ban - https://n.pr/3laDJiz Trump to provide commentary on Holyfield-Belfort boxing match on 9/11 - https://cbsn.ws/3E6AOjs Beginning Music: Glenn Gould
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (5/27/21): The Varied Responses to Enfranchising the Incarcerated](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/05/27/civil-politics-supplemental-5-27-21-the-varied-responses-to-enfranchising-the-incarcerated/) - We continued our conversation with Kristina Mensik, National Campaign Director for The National Council For Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls. We ask the important question: What are some opposing responses to their work to make sure the incarcerated have their vote? Follow Kristina @kristina_mensik and The National Council @thecouncilus. To learn more about The Council's work,
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (7/20/21): A Big Tent](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/08/10/civil-politics-supplemental-7-20-21-a-big-tent/) - What exactly is a big tent? Is there a line as to who can enter? Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics by donating
- [Civil Politics (9/3/21): Creating An Overt Apartheid State](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/09/07/civil-politics-9-3-21-creating-an-overt-apartheid-state/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics by
- [Civil Politics (8/27/21): Piles of Poop](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/08/30/civil-politics-8-27-21-piles-of-poop/) - Further Reading: Members of Afghanistan's Women's National Soccer Team Leave Kabul on Evacuation Flight - https://bit.ly/2WtSPqX What We Know About ISIS-K, The Group Behind The Kabul Attack - https://n.pr/3jnYhog The Good News From Lollapalooza About COVID - https://bit.ly/38jWBWp South Dakota Covid cases quintuple after Sturgis motorcycle rally - https://nbcnews.to/3jnk0MO Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg
- [Civil Politics (8/13/21): The Taliban Surge](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/08/16/civil-politics-8-13-21-the-taliban-surge/) - Further Reading: Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw told supporters Trump lost to Biden. The Republican was heckled and called a RINO. - https://wapo.st/3ADrEZm NY Legislature won’t try to impeach Cuomo after he quits - https://bit.ly/2XsyeDO 9 Moderate Democrats Threaten To Derail Pelosi's Infrastructure And Budget Plan - https://n.pr/3m6ztTl House progressives won’t vote for the infrastructure bill
- [Civil Politics (8/6/21): Bottling No More](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/08/09/civil-politics-8-6-21-bottling-no-more/) - Further Reading: Coca-Cola to shutter bottling plant in 2023; 319 to lose jobs - https://bit.ly/3rZL4Vg Animal Vegetable Miracle - animalvegetablemiracle.com Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us
- [Civil Politics (7/30/21): The Politics of Health](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/08/02/civil-politics-7-30-21-the-politics-of-health/) - Further Reading: Alabama’s GOP governor says ‘it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks’ for covid-19 spike - https://wapo.st/3ff6RmH Provincetown COVID cluster now includes 833 confirmed positive cases, Town Manager Alex Morse says - https://bit.ly/3zKXUJI Vaccinated People Can Spread Delta Variant, Suggests Data Behind The CDC Mask Advice - https://n.pr/3j4pJGe Democratic push to extend eviction
- [Civil Politics (7/16/21): Degrees of Separation](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/07/19/civil-politics-7-16-21-degrees-of-separation/) - Further Reading: Texas Senate votes to pass bill aimed at pill-induced abortions - https://bit.ly/3inAymn Sen. Joe Manchin, key Democratic holdout on federal voting protections, coming to Texas for fundraiser hosted by several GOP donors - https://bit.ly/3ktCQDc Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register
- [Civil Politics (7/9/20): Odd One Out](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/07/12/civil-politics-7-9-20-odd-one-out/) - Further Reading: It Wasn't Just In Your Head — This Was The Hottest June On Record In Boston - https://wbur.fm/3yIcy3P Heat Wave Killed 1 Billion Sea Creatures And Scientists Fear It Could Even Be Worse - https://n.pr/3yIcJMx 5 million deaths a year caused by global climate related abnormal temps - https://bit.ly/3yJ1fs4 Vax Millions Vaccination Lottery
- [Civil Politics (7/2/21): LAPD Go Boom](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/07/05/civil-politics-7-2-21-lapd-go-boom/) - Further Reading: 17 Injured After Planned Detonation Of Seized Illegal Fireworks Ends In Explosion - https://cbsloc.al/36cS0nM Hundreds Are Believed To Have Died During The Pacific Northwest Heat Wave - https://n.pr/3wge0Zs Exxon Lobbyist Caught On Video Talking About Undermining Biden's Climate Push - https://n.pr/3xh7L94 The Supreme Court Deals A New Blow To Voting Rights, Upholding Arizona
- [Civil Politics (6/25/21): Bargaining Chips](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/06/28/civil-politics-6-25-21-bargaining-chips/) - Further Reading: Top General Defends Studying Critical Race Theory In The Military - https://n.pr/3ddBmZ2 Surfside collapse could have impact on South Florida real estate - https://bit.ly/2UA8T9r Here's What We Know About The Condition Of The Florida Building Before It Collapsed - https://n.pr/3xVIUHS 2040: A Handbook for the Regeneration - https://bit.ly/2T72Rge Beginning Music: Glenn Gould -
- [Civil Politics (6/18/21): Put Your Glass Upside Down](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/06/21/civil-politics-6-18-21-put-your-glass-upside-down/) - Further Reading: Critical Race Theory - https://bit.ly/2SbwSLt U.S. Supreme Court backs Catholic group that shunned gay foster parents - https://reut.rs/3zBUGJ3 Justices scuttle lawsuit against Nestlé, Cargill for allegedly aiding child slavery abroad - https://bit.ly/2S9tP6j Court again leaves Affordable Care Act in place - https://bit.ly/3gBm9Dg
- [Civil Politics (6/11/21): B is for a Billion Doses](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/06/14/civil-politics-6-11-21-b-is-for-a-billion-doses/) - Further Reading: G-7 nations expected to pledge 1B vaccine doses for world - https://bit.ly/3gw3Uhi Moderate Democrats Flex Their Power In The Senate, Making Progressives Impatient - https://n.pr/3ge3PQn Joe Manchin: Why I'm voting against the For the People Act - https://bit.ly/35cH8Wx Oregon lawmaker ousted for allowing rioters into State Capitol - https://bbc.in/2SmHpDI Fox News refuses to
- [Civil Politics (6/4/21): Live From Northampton, Its Friday Night!](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/06/07/civil-politics-6-4-21-live-from-northampton-its-friday-night/) - Further Reading: Michael Flynn suggested at a QAnon-affiliated event that a coup should happen in the U.S. - https://nyti.ms/2Rq351d Did Mike Flynn Violate Military Law? (LegalEagle) - https://youtu.be/o_ey_6mEtCM Former Obama Advisor Explores the Decline of Democracy Across The Globe In New Book - https://n.pr/34P9ead In Response to Oversight Board, Trump Suspended for Two Years; Will
- [Civil Politics (5/28/21): The Joe Manchin-ian Candidate](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/05/31/civil-politics-5-28-21-the-joe-manchin-ian-candidate/) - Further Reading: Elizabeth Warren and Jamie Dimon face off in heated Senate hearing - https://bit.ly/3i4DOoh Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to
- [Civil Politics (5/21/21): De-Facto Disenfranchisement](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/05/24/civil-politics-5-21-21-de-facto-disenfranchisement/) - This week we were lucky enough to talk to Kristina Mensik, the National Campaign Director for The National Council For Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls. Our main topic was all about how the incarcerated (people awaiting trial, and those serving a sentence for a misdemeanor) in Massachusetts are being denied their lawful right
- [Civil Politics (5/14/21): We Stand With Palestine](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/05/17/civil-politics-5-14-21-we-stand-with-palestine/) - Further Reading: What you need to know about the Colonial Pipeline hack - https://politi.co/3bpsoqY The Reason You Still Can’t Find a New Car or PlayStation 5 - https://bit.ly/3tKMfqM Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For
- [Civil Politics (5/7/21): Pandemic Politics](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/05/16/civil-politics-5-7-21-pandemic-politics/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (4/30/21): Water Under the Bridge Baby](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/05/03/civil-politics-4-30-21-water-under-the-bridge-baby/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics by
- [Civil Politics (4/23/21): Well... Its a Start](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/04/26/civil-politics-4-23-21-well-its-a-start/) - Further Reading: I’m Actually Glad Nancy Pelosi Thanked George Floyd for “Sacrificing” Himself - https://bit.ly/3dEDslr DOJ To Investigate Minneapolis Police Over Possible Patterns Of Excessive Force - https://n.pr/3sImozs 'It Didn't Change': North Carolina Town Demands Answers After Another Fatal Shooting - https://n.pr/3etZLcZ Bodycam Video Released After Columbus Police Fatally Shot 16-Year-Old Ma'Khia Bryant - https://n.pr/3epU9Aj
- [Civil Politics (4/16/21): [Multiple Expletives]](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/04/19/civil-politics-4-16-21-multiple-expletives/) - Further Reading: Defense rests without Chauvin testimony at murder trial - https://bit.ly/3aegeR7 Video of fatal Chicago police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo released - https://nbcnews.to/2Q6xDV0 Former Minnesota cop charged in shooting of Black motorist - https://bit.ly/3mVgObt Violent riots have broken out in Northern Ireland — here’s why - https://cnb.cx/3x1RpS0 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg
- [Civil Politics (4/9/21): Broadcasting on a Deficit](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/04/12/civil-politics-4-9-21-broadcasting-on-a-deficit/) - Further Reading: FACT SHEET: The American Jobs Plan - https://bit.ly/3fUO0yh Vaccine Time Twitter Bot - https://twitter.com/vaccinetime Planet Money Episode 273: When The U.S. Paid Off The Entire National Debt - https://n.pr/3fWHp6L Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should
- [Civil Politics (4/2/21): We're Off the Model](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/04/05/civil-politics-4-2-21-were-off-the-model/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe
- [Civil Politics (3/26/21): History Doesn't Repeat, But it Rhymes](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/03/29/civil-politics-3-26-21-history-doesnt-repeat-but-it-rhymes/) - Further Reading: Boulder Shooting Suspect Makes 1st Court Appearance - https://n.pr/3tTFtPT Cruz decries ‘shameless power grab’ in bill to curb state voter ID laws, let felons vote after release from prison - https://bit.ly/3rp4VuY Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass
- [Civil Politics (3/12/21): Craving Baguettes](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/03/15/civil-politics-3-12-21-craving-baguettes/) - Further Reading: Six Dr Seuss books cease publication over racist and insensitive portrayals - https://bit.ly/3vbbZPb How Dr. Seuss Responded to Critics Who Called Out His Racism - https://bit.ly/3cmmAya Why toys are more divided by gender than ever before - https://bit.ly/2Os0NwO Majority Approves Of Biden's Handling Of Pandemic, NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll Finds - https://n.pr/3vejxR3 Covid pandemic:
- [Civil Politics (3/5/21): Change the Equation](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/03/08/civil-politics-3-5-21-change-the-equation/) - Further Reading: Three of Gov. Greg Abbott’s four coronavirus medical advisers say they weren’t directly consulted before he lifted mask mandate - https://bit.ly/3e9gJyu CPAC 2021 shows how conservatives have learned nothing about the coronavirus - https://bit.ly/3c10Es1 Hyatt criticizes CPAC over stage resembling Nazi symbol, ‘hostility’ to employees - https://bit.ly/3c7qVFn Golden Trump statue at CPAC implies
- [Civil Politics (2/26/21): Building Back Something or Other](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/03/01/civil-politics-2-26-21-building-back-something-or-other/) - Further Reading: America 2040 - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2119198.America_2040 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify,
- [Civil Politics (2/19/21): Perseverance in the Face of Adversity](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/02/22/civil-politics-2-19-21-perseverance-in-the-face-of-adversity/) - Further Reading: Texas seceded from the nation’s power grid. Now it’s paying the price - https://wapo.st/3s6KXG9 Evidence Based Radio - https://evidencebasederrata.com Debate Over Student Loan Forgiveness Hinges On 2 Numbers: $10,000 Vs. $50,000 - https://n.pr/3qyE2W7 College coaches dominate list of highest-paid public employees with seven-digit salaries - https://bit.ly/37rEqy1 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (2/13/21): Is There a Solution to the Republican Party?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/02/14/civil-politics-supplemental-2-13-21-is-there-a-solution-to-the-republican-party/) - A special episode, recorded just after the Senate vote that resulted in the acquittal of former President Trump. How did this happen? What do we do next? Further Reading: Text of the 14th Amendment - https://bit.ly/3u7pkrg Trump acquitted in impeachment trial; 7 GOP Senators vote with Democrats to convict - https://nbcnews.to/3rRs2it Read McConnell's remarks on
- [Civil Politics (2/12/21): Tiers Ahoy](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/02/13/civil-politics-2-12-21-tiers-ahoy/) - Further Reading: INSIGHT: Law School Popular for Congress, With Harvard, Georgetown Topping List - https://bit.ly/2N0Xr38 Massachusetts' COVID-19 vaccination phases - https://bit.ly/2Z68NW8 Inmates getting COVID-19 vaccine while millions struggle to get appointment for shot - https://abc7.ws/372Kdtt Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to
- [Civil Politics (2/5/21): Balancing The Humors](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/02/08/civil-politics-2-5-21-balancing-the-humors/) - Further Reading: Marjorie Taylor Greene removed from House committee assignments - https://cbsn.ws/2YKV3Qn Brown Calls Out Paul for Not Wearing Mask on Senate Floor - https://bit.ly/39MYbl4 GOP targets Rep. Ilhan Omar after push to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from committees - https://bit.ly/36IM46y For women at the U.S. Congress: the right to bare arms? - https://reut.rs/2LjIF6P
- [Civil Politics (1/29/21): #GAMESTONKS](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/02/04/civil-politics-1-29-21-gamestonks/) - Further Reading: Free school meals: Mother's 'sadness' at 'mean' food parcel - https://bbc.in/39pDlYX Police union says 140 officers injured in Capitol riot - https://wapo.st/36mo89f H.Res.744 - Raising a question of the privileges of the House (Reprimand of Joe Wilson) - https://bit.ly/2NNpkfh Stop the Church Protest of 1989 - https://bit.ly/3cmPaRw Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg
- [Civil Politics (1/22/21): New President, Who This?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/01/25/civil-politics-1-22-21-new-president-who-this/) - Further Reading: Dr. Anthony Fauci says he feels liberated to speak freely about science, risk of Covid under Biden - https://nbcnews.to/3oaJBrA Yo-Yo Ma brings world to tears with poignant ‘Amazing Grace’ at inauguration concert - https://bit.ly/3bZZbnu Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register
- [Civil Politics (1/14/2021): Rid Us of the Poison Before Healing Can Begin](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/01/18/civil-politics-1-14-2021-rid-us-of-the-poison-before-healing-can-begin/) - Further Reading: Newly elected Rep. Boebert asks about carrying a gun on Capitol grounds - https://nbcnews.to/2XJ6veN GOP Rep. wears 'censored' mask while speaking on House floor - https://nbcnews.to/3idyhJX Monopoly vs. Monopsony: What's the Difference? - https://bit.ly/35JDqVb
- [Civil Politics (1/8/21): The Attack on Capitol Hill](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/01/11/civil-politics-1-8-21-the-attack-on-capitol-hill/) - Further Reading: Former Presidents Bush And Clinton Blame 'Poison Politics' For 'Sickening' Violence - https://n.pr/3hTkKXF These Are The Five People Who Died Amid The Capitol Riot - https://bit.ly/2Lbg0Rr Beginning Music: "Aria" from the J.S. Bach: "Open" Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 (Piano) by Kimiko Ishizaka (https://kimiko-piano.com/open-goldberg)Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to
- [Civil Politics (01/01/2021): Looking Back to Look Forward](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2021/01/04/civil-politics-01-01-2021-looking-back-to-look-forward/) - Further Reading: Why no one will hit .400 ever again - https://es.pn/3n4UNW0 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode -
- [Civil Politics (12/18/20): Safe Harbor Ahoy](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/12/21/civil-politics-12-18-20-safe-harbor-ahoy/) - Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics by
- [Civil Politics (12/11/20): Big and Burly](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/12/14/civil-politics-12-11-20-big-and-burly/) - Further Reading: CDC’s Redfield told staff to delete email, official tells House watchdog - https://politi.co/2W3ECNQ Biden's Cabinet isn't shaping up to be progressives' dream, but it's far from their nightmare - https://nbcnews.to/3n75Y1y Dianne Feinstein’s Missteps Raise a Painful Age Question Among Senate Democrats - https://bit.ly/3756siT Biden considering possible China ambassadorship for former Mayor Buttigieg: Axios
- [Civil Politics (12/4/20): Pardonne-moi?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/12/07/civil-politics-12-4-20-pardonne-moi/) - Further Reading: CovidActNow - https://bit.ly/2JCkfon AP FACT CHECK: Trump distorts on vaccine, state distribution - https://bit.ly/2JNyXIF Covid-19: Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine judged safe for use in UK - https://bbc.in/33HPp4F Airlines Gear Up to Fly COVID-19 Vaccines to U.S. Distribution Sites - https://bit.ly/2L0USNb Obama, Bush and Clinton will take coronavirus vaccine and might film it to build confidence
- [Civil Politics (11/20/20): No Take Backs Allowed](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/11/23/civil-politics-11-20-20-no-take-backs-allowed/) - Further Reading: GOP canvassers try to rescind votes to certify Wayne County election - https://bit.ly/2KjPTXz What persuaded the GOP members of Wayne County Board of Canvassers to reverse course - https://bit.ly/3fg8hMp Easthampton mayor to cast vote for Biden in Electoral College - https://bit.ly/35K4rYO Wisconsin issues recount order sought by Trump in two counties - https://bit.ly/3fewClQ
- [Civil Politics (11/13/20): GSA is MIA](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/11/16/civil-politics-11-13-20-gsa-is-mia/) - This week is our fund drive! If you love Civil Politics, then please support the station by going to ValleyFreeRadio.org/donate! Further Reading: Trump Appointee Delays Biden Transition Process, Citing Need For 'Clear' Winner - https://n.pr/2Ule3me Georgia Secretary of State in quarantine after wife tests positive for COVID-19 - https://bit.ly/3lrpyor Biden's First 100 Days: Here's What
- [Civil Politics (11/06/20): 4 Score and 3 Days Ago...](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/11/09/civil-politics-11-06-20-4-score-and-3-days-ago/) - Further Reading: The pollsters were wrong – again. Here's what we know so far - https://bit.ly/3k5qk93 The real reason we have an Electoral College: to protect slave states - https://bit.ly/2JBqFDI Voters Say 'No' To Ranked-Choice Voting In Mass. - https://wbur.fm/2I2GPpx Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (11/3/20): VFR Election Night Special 2020](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/11/04/civil-politics-supplemental-11-3-20-vfr-election-night-special-2020/) - A VFR Election Night 2020 extravaganza! a 3 hour broadcast hosted by members of WXOJ's weekly political shows! Civil Politics: Janra Roberts, Sue Timberlake, MichaelOccupy the Airwaves: Stephen Linsky, Paki Weiland, Bob Gardner, Bruce Miller, Emikan Sudan Occupy the Airwaves airs on WXOJ-LP 103.3FM every Sunday at 10am! Music played during the breaks: Emo Trump
- [Civil Politics (10/30/20): We'll See You On The Other Side](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/11/02/civil-politics-10-30-20-well-see-you-on-the-other-side/) - Further Reading: A MAGA face mask? A Black Lives Matter T-shirt? Here’s what you can and can’t wear to vote in Texas - https://bit.ly/34EJxtw Explainer: The Electoral College and the 2020 U.S. presidential race - https://reut.rs/3kGlVdz 2020 General Election Early Vote Statistics - https://bit.ly/2TzY4Am Extra Credit - Voting in America - https://youtu.be/vQfm-6duBb8 Genes May Influence
- [Civil Politics (10/23/20): A Colonizer Mentality](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/10/26/civil-politics-10-23-20-a-colonizer-mentality/) - Further Reading: Parents Of 545 Children Separated At U.S.-Mexico Border Still Can't Be Found - https://n.pr/31y8Ifn Native artifacts delay Northampton roundabout construction until at least August - https://bit.ly/37z2GiI mediaINDIGENA - https://mediaindigena.com Senate Judiciary Committee approves Amy Coney Barrett's nomination - https://cbsn.ws/3jnlxj1 Congressional Review Act - https://bit.ly/2ThYfjJ Supreme Court Allows 3-Day Extension for Pennsylvania Mail-In Ballots
- [Civil Politics (10/16/20): Presidential Power Up](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/10/19/civil-politics-10-16-20-presidential-power-up/) - Further Reading: Inside the White House During the Syrian 'Red Line' Crisis - https://bit.ly/3nX5Q5y Obama’s drone war is a shameful part of his legacy - https://wapo.st/2SV8quB Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil
- [Civil Politics (10/09/20): Everything in Moderation](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/10/12/civil-politics-10-09-20-everything-in-moderation/) - Further Reading: California v. Texas - https://bit.ly/2SCRHvR Susan Page, moderator of the only vice presidential debate this year, talks about her role - https://bit.ly/3iK0YwJ Here's what Susan Page, VP debate moderator, says about last night - https://bit.ly/33Jl2v3 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to
- [Civil Politics (10/02/20): Jump in the Scrum](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/10/05/civil-politics-10-02-20-jump-in-the-scrum/) - Further Reading: Snowstorm & Icy Cold River | Falling Snow & Polar Wind | Sounds of Winter - https://youtu.be/smMBhPHCsiU Senate passes stopgap funding measure to avoid government shutdown - https://nbcnews.to/3cV7SOn The Most Tantalizing One-Word Mystery of the Presidential Debate - https://bit.ly/2Sh7Oiu Trump campaign blasts debate commission after it chastises his misconduct, but affirms he’ll show
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (10/01/20): Vote Yes On Two! (Or We'll Be Blue)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/10/01/civil-politics-supplemental-10-01-20-vote-yes-on-two-or-well-be-blue/) - This supplemental we welcome Greg Dennis from the Yes on 2 campaign to talk the ins and outs of Ranked Choice Voting (or RCV), what it could mean for the commonwealth, and why it can be important for the voting process long term. To learn more about RCV, visit YesOn2RCV.com. You can also follow them
- [Civil Politics (9/25/20): Notorious](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/09/28/civil-politics-9-25-20-notorious/) - We speak about the Massachusetts Ballot Questions (Right to Repair and Ranked Choice Voting) and remember Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us
- [Civil Politics (9/18/20): Census Circus](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/09/21/civil-politics-9-18-20-census-circus/) - Further Reading: Fran Carr of Goat Rodeo News and the West River Eagle from Butte, SD joins us today! Goat Rodeo News - goatrodeonews.com (Follow them on Twitter: @GoatRodeoNews) Please take the Census if you haven't yet!! - Census.gov BECOME A POLL WORKER!!! - eac.gov/voters/become-poll-worker Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills Asks U.S. Senate to Reinstate
- [Civil Politics (09/11/20): Firebrands](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/09/19/civil-politics-09-11-20-firebrands/) - Further Reading: ‘Deadly stuff’: Trump’s own words bring focus back to virus - https://bit.ly/32focFX GOP's slimmed-down virus bill blocked by Senate Democrats - https://nbcnews.to/32hG7Mf Biden proposes a tax penalty for offshoring and new credits for manufacturing investments - https://cnb.cx/2GPClBy Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental)
- [Civil Politics (9/4/20): Double the Voting, Double the Fun](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/09/08/civil-politics-9-4-20-double-the-voting-double-the-fun/) - Further Reading: Marvel Studios' 'Black Panther' Director Ryan Coogler Full Statement on the Legacy of Chadwick Boseman - https://bit.ly/32VuqKf UMass Dems apologize for signing on to letter accusing Morse - https://bit.ly/3jFHKcz Markey Fends Off Kennedy Challenge In High Profile Mass. Senate Primary - https://n.pr/2Z1x7cg A Message from Karen Brinson Bell to NC Voters - https://bit.ly/3lMIZZk
- [Civil Politics (8/28/20): The Best is Yet to Come](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/08/31/civil-politics-8-28-20-the-best-is-yet-to-come/) - Further Reading: CDC director walks back testing guidance, but does not alter recommendations on website - https://nbcnews.to/3hA96QH Trump without evidence accuses ‘deep state’ at FDA of slow-walking coronavirus vaccines and treatments - https://wapo.st/2QsOMF1 WATCH: Charlie Kirk says Trump is guarding ‘Western civilization’ - https://to.pbs.org/2YIeLwu Pelosi defends endorsing Joe Kennedy in Democratic primary - https://politi.co/32xm7UL Melania
- [Civil Politics (8/21/20): Conventional Wisdom](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/08/25/civil-politics-8-21-20-conventional-wisdom/) - Further Reading: Alexei Navalny: 'Poisoned' Russian opposition leader in a coma - https://bbc.in/2Qci2ji Steve Bannon Charged With Misusing Donations For Trump's Border Wall - https://n.pr/3aItwUO How Trump Could Lose the Election—And Still Remain President | Opinion - https://bit.ly/2CPJwIm Joe Biden and John McCain - https://cs.pn/2Qf3Plz AColin Powell- how do we continue to lead the world?
- [Civil Politics (8/14/20): COMMA-la Chameleon](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/08/17/civil-politics-8-14-20-comma-la-chameleon/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/5bfd74ac-4348-4f93-aa48-2a5a31637bb4.mp3 Further Reading: Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, adding former 2020 rival to ticket - https://cbsn.ws/3kDEqjf Democrats Meet Virtually To Approve Platform That Builds Off Biden-Sanders Effort - https://n.pr/31KH0LY Kamala Harris’s controversial record on criminal justice, explained - https://bit.ly/31LoYsT UMass investigating allegations Alex Morse had sexual encounters with students while teaching there -
- [Civil Politics (8/07/20): Tenured Position](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/08/10/civil-politics-8-07-20-tenured-position/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/7e036a1c-71cf-409d-8a07-461f518847ea.mp3 Further Reading: Gov. Sisolak issues proclamation proclaiming racism a public health crisis - https://bit.ly/3a39fcl Gov. Whitmer declares racism a public health crisis in Michigan - https://bit.ly/3fGQhK0 New York Attorney General Moves To Dissolve The NRA After Fraud Investigation - https://n.pr/3fx4N6N Is the NRA a Tax-Exempt Nonprofit Organization? - https://bit.ly/3a2xZkS Revolt at Cincinnati - https://bit.ly/3a14v7b
- [Civil Politics (7/31/20): "S" is for Strike](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/08/03/civil-politics-7-31-20-s-is-for-strike/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/235c3d2e-3756-4aaa-8478-3255f3f137a5.mp3 Further Reading: Covid Act Now (site that tracks Covid Cases and other information) - https://bit.ly/33cty5U MA Gov. Baker issues new mandatory travel order - https://bit.ly/3hPWC7e COVID outbreak hits 36 at Baystate Medical Center - https://bit.ly/33eYWR5 Dr. Mark Keroack Comment From Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno's Covid-19 Press Conference - https://bit.ly/3jSbUds Weingarten: Teacher strikes possible in Arizona,
- [Civil Politics (7/24/20): School's Out Forever](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/07/30/civil-politics-7-24-20-schools-out-forever/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/dbccd002-dabe-4918-92e9-fdf2c1b71b08.mp3 Further Reading: Riot declared in Portland, mayor in crowd as feds disperse tear gas - https://abcn.ws/3jWLNlO Republicans race to head off Kansas Senate nightmare - https://politi.co/33d5JLi A gap in federal unemployment benefits is now unavoidable. Here’s why. - https://politi.co/33a65lB Can Masks Save Us From More Lockdowns? Here's What The Science Says - https://n.pr/3hTH82c Ocasio-Cortez
- [Civil Politics (7/17/20): No Pithy Title. Just Please Wear A Mask.](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/07/20/civil-politics-7-17-20-no-pithy-title-just-please-wear-a-mask/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/f5fc7b67-37c4-499a-843a-5b6fe3d17996.mp3 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify,
- [Civil Politics (7/10/20): Transparency is Key](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/07/16/civil-politics-7-10-20-transparency-is-key/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/7161e7b0-b5ee-485b-b03f-ab08084c1383.mp3 For more information about the Northampton Police Dept, go to northamptonpd.com Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss
- [Civil Politics (6/26/20): The Mighty Muñoz](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/06/29/civil-politics-6-26-20-the-mighty-munoz/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/f202de48-3089-43a4-8e83-2bcc25cc1a23.mp3 This episode we welcome Natalia Muñoz! She is a Puerto Rican multimedia journalist who is host of Vaya con Muñoz on WHMP 1400 Talk Radio in Northampton. Check out her website: www.nataliamunoz.com, and email her at Natalia@NataliaMunoz.com We had an excellent conversion about defunding the police and how we can change law enforcement for the
- [Civil Politics (6/19/20): Out of the Fire, Back in the Frying Pan](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/06/22/civil-politics-6-19-20-out-of-the-fire-back-in-the-frying-pan/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/abf2f893-6c2f-4e29-a9dc-268d58cd9466.mp3 Further Reading: Supreme Court rules federal civil rights law protects LGBTQ workers - https://cbsn.ws/3dfYXFE Supreme Court ruling opinion on LGBTQ worker protections - https://wapo.st/30VtKW3 The Supreme Court Upholds DACA - https://bit.ly/2APEj1Z Trump Promises New List of Supreme Court Candidates After DACA Loss - https://bloom.bg/2YHWT4c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6d7BfL_QP8 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at last dons pair of Cartier
- [Civil Politics (6/12/20): Camden and the CHAZ](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/06/15/civil-politics-6-12-20-camden-and-the-chaz/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/cbfb8cd9-a41a-49b1-8213-79da426df3ef.mp3 Further Reading: Trump campaign demands CNN apologize for poll that shows Biden leading - https://cnn.it/3e77V9C Northampton officer’s burger comment during protest against police brutality goes viral, appears on comedian John Oliver’s HBO show, ‘Last Week Tonight’ - https://bit.ly/2MUVimd Original Tweet - https://bit.ly/3e3VfQK Former Chief Of Reformed Camden, N.J., Force: Police Need 'Consent Of The
- [Civil Politics (6/5/20): They're Out of Control](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/06/08/civil-politics-6-5-20-theyre-out-of-control/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/d7be6a8b-2f59-4240-8953-611cfa773012.mp3\ With Guest Star Danny T from Collatoral Banter! (collateralbanter.podbean.com) Looking to help #BlackLivesMatter?: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Further Reading: Photos: Street Artists Memorialize George Floyd Worldwide, From Berlin To Syria - https://bit.ly/2MvxzZr Officers Had No Duty to Protect Students in Parkland Massacre, Judge Rules - https://nyti.ms/2Y80Dfc Tom Cotton: Send In the Troops - https://nyti.ms/2zZ79wA 'Unacceptable' attacks on
- [Civil Politics (5/29/20): Stewards of the Public Square](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/06/01/civil-politics-5-29-20-stewards-of-the-public-square/) - Please note that Civil Politics is pre-recorded remotely due to COVID19 https://pinecast.com/listen/ff8b3e17-4383-4c34-b399-5d724ce95004.mp3 Further Reading: Space policy of the Barack Obama administration - https://bit.ly/2ZLuqMZ Widower of Scarborough staffer asks Twitter to remove Trump’s conspiracy theories - https://politi.co/3eycp9b Legal Shield for Social Media Is Targeted by Trump - https://nyti.ms/3exdca6 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5
- [Civil Politics (5/15/20): Just Let'em Out](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/05/18/civil-politics-5-15-20-just-letem-out/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/c227c52d-88e8-4afc-8698-a47c114cae01.mp3 Further Reading: Unemployment rate could hit 25%, rivaling Great Depression, Goldman Sachs predicts - https://cbsn.ws/3bsleiM After Days Of No New Coronavirus Cases, New Zealand Reopens Most Businesses - https://n.pr/2zFGpk4 Rick Scott balks at federal aid as DeSantis waits to plug Florida’s budget holes - https://bit.ly/3dMWy6g What You Need To Know About The Flynn,
- [Civil Politics (5/8/20): Godwin's Broadcast](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/05/10/civil-politics-5-8-20-godwins-broadcast/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/071ae8cc-4707-4ca3-adae-8e1b470c6b20.mp3 Further Reading: Family demands arrests after son was fatally shot while jogging - https://cbsn.ws/2xNJr5u Coronavirus: Armed protesters enter Michigan statehouse - https://bbc.in/2yBMMov Michigan state officials consider gun ban after armed protests - https://bit.ly/2YIi9bF Exclusive: Wall Street firm dangled up to 175% returns to investors using U.S. aid programs - https://reut.rs/2ysLgoP White House Rejected 'Overly
- [Civil Politics (5/1/20): Amash With Possibilities](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/05/04/civil-politics-5-1-20-amash-with-possibilities/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/5f21641b-f802-4646-a125-f845ee8e55db.mp3 Further Reading: Supreme Court Rules Against Worker Pay for Screenings in Amazon Warehouse Case - https://nyti.ms/3f0VsoV Iowans making more on unemployment warned: Take your jobs back or lose your benefits - https://bit.ly/3d1dPbf Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden, they announce 'working groups' on policy issues - https://abcn.ws/3d7pbL7 Trump orders meat processing plants to stay open
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (4/29/20): How COVID19 has Changed Campaigning](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/04/29/civil-politics-supplemental-4-29-20-how-covid19-has-changed-campaigning/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/1a7149a6-c48a-42e2-b6c5-4cff209c8a46.mp3 In this Supplemental, we were able to speak to Jeanné Lewis about how the pandemic has affected her campaign for At-Large City Councillor. You can find her socials below! jeannelewisatlarge.com | Twitter: @msjeannelewis | Facebook: FB.com/JeanneAtLarge |IG: @msjeannelewis Further Reading: The Peoples Demands DC - https://bit.ly/358XE9b NEAR Act - Safer Stronger DC - https://bit.ly/3bIykt7 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould
- [Civil Politics (4/24/20): Bankruptcy and State Management](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/04/27/civil-politics-4-24-20-bankruptcy-and-state-management/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/5b8e8a26-45b1-43e8-9d29-58ae38be87be.mp3 Further Reading: Covid-19 — The Law and Limits of Quarantine - https://bit.ly/2VxKrUo A Tip, Subterfuge And Lots Of Money: A Mass. Hospital Executive On The 'Pursuit Of PPE' - https://wbur.fm/2Y16OmO McConnell Says States Should Consider Bankruptcy, Rebuffing Calls for Aid - https://nyti.ms/3bwyW4Y Puerto Rico oversight board eyes bankruptcy exit by year-end - https://reut.rs/2x8cYGI Beginning
- [Civil Politics (4/17/20): Bidding Wars](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/04/20/civil-politics-4-17-20-bidding-wars/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/7d699e9c-b08b-4b11-9213-8ad99af58de9.mp3 Further Reading: ‘Inexcusable’: Debbie Dingell slams Michigan protesters - https://politi.co/3aiQf8e Scholten, Feenstra continue to dwarf Steve King in Iowa 4th District congressional fundraising - https://bit.ly/2XI62e4 Small-business loan program just hit its $350 billion cap and is now out of money - https://nbcnews.to/2wO66Ow The Paycheck Protection Program has already run out of money - https://bit.ly/3acgDR7
- [Civil Politics (4/10/20): Civil Hand Washing](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/04/13/civil-politics-4-10-20-civil-hand-washing/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/5c5e44ae-5807-4588-965b-5df8c9350bd9.mp3 Further Reading: How to Apply for Unemployment Insurance - https://bit.ly/3e9Z7jS On this day, Lee surrenders at Appomattox - https://bit.ly/3e9uGtZ U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson Leaves ICU Amid Treatment For COVID-19 - https://n.pr/3c1OZaI Coronavirus and grocery stores: River Valley Co-op in Northampton bumps wages up $2 an hour, adjusts store hours amid COVID-19 pandemic -
- [Civil Politics (4/3/20): Remote Broadcasting](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/04/06/civil-politics-4-3-20-remote-broadcasting/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/a05ea649-da78-4c06-b645-f24b825cae0e.mp3 Further Reading: Democrats postpone presidential convention until August 17 - https://politi.co/2yuFfHM Kennedy Suspends Campaign, Debate With Markey Postponed Amid Coronavirus Crisis - https://bit.ly/3bNjhOA RealClearPolitics Poll: Direction of Country - https://bit.ly/2UXIYoB Time's Up Said It Could Not Fund a #METOO Allegation Against Joe Biden Citing Nonprofit Status and Presidential Run - https://bit.ly/2X54TNC A woman accuses
- [Civil Politics (3/27/20): Civil Distancing](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/03/30/civil-politics-3-27-20-civil-distancing/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/a05ea649-da78-4c06-b645-f24b825cae0e.mp3 Further Reading: COVID-19 MUTUAL AID & ADVOCACY RESOURCES - https://bit.ly/2xo8xay Mayor Narkowitz Tests Positive for COVID-19 - https://bit.ly/2WGXrIe Release from Northampton City Hall - https://bit.ly/2UBs2Ek Sen. Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirus and more GOP senators quarantine - https://politi.co/2WLO8a3 How long does coronavirus live on different surfaces? - https://bit.ly/2UG7b2G Here's what's in the $2
- [Civil Politics (3/13/20): Collateral Coronavirus](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/03/16/civil-politics-3-13-20-collateral-coronavirus/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/5474c9be-d03f-46f0-a2ee-176d5079594d.mp3 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify,
- [The Civil Politics Super Tuesday Super Show! (3/3/20)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/03/04/the-civil-politics-super-tuesday-super-show-3-3-20/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/c3fc36a0-9b72-40c8-a1c2-ceda38da0ecc.mp3 This is a recording of our special Super Tuesday special from 3/3/20. We were joined by Danny T from the Collateral Banter podcast who helped us out with some great commentary! We hope that he can come back soon. Because it was such a special occasion, we also streamed the entire broadcast on Twitch!
- [Civil Politics (2/28/20): Worst. Debate. Ever.](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/03/02/civil-politics-2-28-20-worst-debate-ever/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/d10d927f-5f2a-4d0e-a552-f106afc8e780.mp3 Election Update: What Our Forecast Says About Every Super Tuesday State - https://53eig.ht/2wUDDpP Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM
- [Civil Politics (2/21/19): Pardon Monsieur?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/02/24/civil-politics-2-21-19-pardon-monsieur/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/e5629e31-14e7-47d0-bf33-39cafe930eaf.mp3 Further Reading: Under pressure, Bloomberg says three women can be released from non-disclosure pacts - https://reut.rs/2vRlskq Warren to Bloomberg: Here's how you let women out of NDAs - https://nbcnews.to/3bXfT4y Trump announces a blitz of pardons and commutations - https://politi.co/2SQr4EB Stone sentenced to 3-1/3 years, Trump signals no immediate pardon for adviser - https://reut.rs/2vVGyxU Beginning
- [Civil Politics (2/14/20): Collateral Civics](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/02/17/civil-politics-2-14-20-collateral-civics/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/5f5c6606-6660-4b7d-a4d4-ac79fe6ab257.mp3 Tonight we had Danny T from the Collateral Damage! https://collateralbanter.podbean.com Further Reading: A week after receiving Medal of Freedom, Rush Limbaugh says America's "not ready to elect a gay guy kissing his husband" - https://cbsn.ws/38voI3g Trump seems to mistake Concord, New Hampshire for the site of the battles of Lexington and Concord - https://cs.pn/2UZjbOq
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (2/12/20) Terrific Honorifics](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/02/12/civil-politics-supplemental-2-10-20-terrific-honorifics/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/875ef591-1a5f-4fe2-9d02-e5ae9216f85d.mp3 A continuation of the discussion over the ideas presented in Crisis! When Political Parties Lose the Consent to Rule. by Professor Cedric DeLeon, and then discuss how we should refer to our elected leaders. https://www.npr.org/sections/publiceditor/2013/01/17/169645406/bringing-the-president-down-a-notch-npr-ends-calling-him-mr https://www.npr.org/sections/publiceditor/2012/11/06/164407143/to-be-american-in-referring-to-the-president Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to
- [Civil Politics (2/7/20): A Cavalcade of Democracy](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/02/10/civil-politics-2-7-20-a-cavalcade-of-democracy/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/30c50a60-e849-4b46-858d-5174bbd8c210.mp3 REMEMBER: VOTER REGISTRATION IS CLOSING ON THE WEDNESDAY 2/12: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ Further Reading: Trump Fires Gordon Sondland Hours After Dismissing Impeachment Witness Alexander Vindman - https://nyti.ms/2SqXbJI In another Trump win, court tosses Democrats' suit over his businesses - https://reut.rs/2OCNyX2 President Trump makes dig at Romney and Pelosi - https://bbc.in/2OC9eCW Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (2/5/20): A Hill to Die On](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/02/05/civil-politics-supplemental-2-5-20-a-hill-to-die-on/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/4f6b84a2-e021-45ba-879f-8b4b88ae6333.mp3 A continuation from the last supplemental, the panel moves on to talking about who they can and can't support and why. Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (2/3/20): The Joe Rogan Effect](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/02/03/civil-politics-supplemental-2-3-20-the-joe-rogan-effect/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/151650dd-1c6d-4c5c-8db4-8b5535b03492.mp3 Stacey, Mike, and Sue talk about the recent endorsement of Bernie Sanders by Joe Rogan. Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials!
- [Civil Politics (1/31/20): Bloom-BAD](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/02/03/civil-politics-1-31-20-bloom-bad/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/43916979-8662-4581-a71b-bb0880ffa7d5.mp3 Further Reading: The Long, Uneasy Wait Is Over: Parties, Protests And Solemn Silence Greet Brexit - https://n.pr/2GFSINx DNC overhauls debate requirements, opening door for Bloomberg - https://politi.co/2UeVW2x Senate vote on calling witnesses fails, ushering in trial endgame - https://nbcnews.to/2OhavyZ Pompeo Won't Say Whether He Owes Yovanovitch An Apology. 'I've Done What's Right' - https://n.pr/36NIFRj
- [Civil Politics (1/24/20): Black Mailing Bezos?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/01/27/civil-politics-1-24-20-black-mailing-bezos/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/8f03c739-cd08-4d0b-894a-5a543296e016.mp3 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify,
- [Civil Politics (1/17/19): Progressive Mom and Dad are Fighting](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/01/20/civil-politics-1-17-19-progressive-mom-and-dad-are-fighting/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/84e186ab-3bcb-4187-88b7-fadf988d5513.mp3 Further Reading: Opinion: Bernie Sanders’ Bungled Response To Sexual Harassment Claims Won’t Cut It In 2020 - http://bit.ly/2NC5d0t Why many Democrats have supported the USMCA deal - http://bit.ly/30tVKOf USMCA, the new trade deal between the US, Canada, and Mexico, explained - http://bit.ly/2TyV8W0 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (1/13/20): Interview With Jeanné Lewis](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/01/13/civil-politics-supplemental-1-13-20-interview-with-jeanne-lewis/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/dfc1ab63-4b4f-49ce-ba94-42a6849ed23f.mp3 Over the holiday break I was able to interview Jeanné Lewis, who is running for At-Large Councilor in Washington, DC! I had a great time talking to her, especially about how our national politics affects the people of the District locally. If you want to know more about Jeanné check out the links below:
- [Civil Politics (1/10/20): Rockets Red Glare](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2020/01/13/civil-politics-1-10-20-rockets-red-glare/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/d1366b38-83d3-4dc3-8564-4e66c0c49a6b.mp3 Further Reading: GOP senator who erupted over Iran briefing shares awful new details - https://wapo.st/37Uu1bN US targeted Iranian official in Yemen in failed strike - http://bit.ly/2t9AaCa 8 things everyone should know about Australia’s wildfire disaster - http://bit.ly/2Ngj0tE To listen to Janra's interview with Jeanne Lewis, candidate for Washington DC City Council, Click Here Beginning
- [Civil Politics (12/20/19): So Wine Caves Are Apparently a Thing](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/12/23/civil-politics-12-20-19-so-wine-caves-are-apparently-a-thing/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/3dc4782d-8b1d-4a2e-8e33-eb46f029084f.mp3 Further Reading: Trump Should Be Removed from Office - http://bit.ly/2EBFW1N Gabbard lays low after voting ‘present’ on impeachment - https://politi.co/35VEFhO The Fall of Richard Nixon By TOM BROKAW - http://bit.ly/34Mzwat A beginner’s guide to the debate over nuclear power and climate change - http://bit.ly/2PIqlUj Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music:
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (12/16/19): The Infinite Crisis](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/12/16/civil-politics-supplemental-12-16-19-the-infinite-crisis/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/d648d98f-53ef-4e8f-8755-76cc06e3a4ce.mp3 We continue to discuss the ideas put forth in the book Crisis! When Political Parties Lose the Consent to Rule by UMass Professor Cedric DeLeon. For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don’t miss another episode – subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Support Civil Politics
- [Civil Politics (12/13/19): Crisis on Infinite States](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/12/16/civil-politics-12-13-19-crisis-on-infinite-states/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/0cbcec67-b022-419e-91ef-760968c21909.mp3 Our guest tonight is Professor Cedric DeLeon, Professor of Sociology at UMass, Director of the UMass Labor VCenter, and author of Crisis! When Political Parties Lose the Consent to Rule. Find out more about Prof. DeLeon at cedricdeleon.academia.edu Purchase the book at www.sup.org/books/cite/?id=28840 Follow him on Twitter: @Prof_deLeon Further Reading: Trump impeachment vote: What
- [Civil Politics (12/6/19): A Puff of Logic](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/12/09/civil-politics-12-6-19-a-puff-of-logic/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/539cfcb0-6de8-43f1-a81a-f47f6ad91e3f.mp3 Further Reading: Trump’s $16 billion farm bailout will make rich farmers richer, report says - https://wapo.st/2OW2nVo Labor market picked up steam in November as U.S. economy added 266,000 jobs and jobless rate fell to 3.5 percent - https://wapo.st/2LqqJ7x The Next Debate Stage Won’t Look Like the Democratic Party - http://bit.ly/2s5eRAQ General election 2019: Corbyn
- [Civil Politics (11/29/19): Go Quid Pro Go!](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/12/02/civil-politics-11-29-19-go-quid-pro-go/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/6c1fca7a-f94e-4a1c-84dd-9d2cdceaf0f9.mp3 Further Reading: Cruz knocks Chick-fil-A over past donation: It has 'lost its way' - http://bit.ly/2ssLb0N Book Launch for Crisis! When Political Parties Lose the Consent to Rule - http://bit.ly/2DwG4PE Florida GOP will hold primary — but no Sunshine Summit — if candidates qualify against Donald Trump - http://bit.ly/2rDnbb3 Lindsey Graham launches Senate investigation into
- [Civil Politics (11/22/19): A Hill Too Far](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/11/25/civil-politics-11-22-19-a-hill-too-far/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/5049c775-f5d4-491d-8b01-46cae6e9e43a.mp3 Further Reading: Fiona Hill Viewed Serving Trump as Risky. Now She’s an Impeachment Witness. - https://nyti.ms/34beYck Devin Nunes and Republican Counsel Question Fiona Hill and David Holmes - https://cs.pn/2XCOQVv Without evidence, Trump calls White House official 'Never Trumper' ahead of impeachment testimony - https://abcn.ws/2OaXCXC Trump claims Marie Yovanovitch refused to hang his portrait in
- [Civil Politics (11/15/19): Hearing Aid](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/11/18/civil-politics-11-15-19-hearing-aid/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/e9b7078f-f593-474b-917a-6204d3c5e071.mp3 Further Reading: PETE BUTTIGIEG TOUTED THREE MAJOR SUPPORTERS OF HIS DOUGLASS PLAN FOR BLACK AMERICA. THEY WERE ALARMED WHEN THEY SAW IT. - http://bit.ly/2Kqsp0h Democrats announce eight witnesses, including Vindman, Sondland and Volker, for next week’s public impeachment hearings - https://wapo.st/33SiTe4 Roger Stone, former Trump campaign adviser, found guilty on all charges - https://cbsn.ws/2prgDeS
- [Civil Politics (11/8/19): The Blue Ripple](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/11/10/civil-politics-11-8-19-the-blue-ripple/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/cbac4ab7-cd13-4cc8-867f-ed4a44ce11ee.mp3 This week is fund drive week! If you love Civil Politics and the other wonderful at Valley Free Radio, please consider donating to the station! Go to ValleyFreeRadio.org/donate and help keep VFR running strong!! Further Reading: Northampton City Councilor David Murphy loses bid for an eighth term - http://bit.ly/2NypVix Woman who was fired for flipping
- [Civil Politics (11/1/19): Bye-Bye Beto](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/11/04/civil-politics-11-1-19-bye-bye-beto/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/93bfb289-a874-4ce9-816d-8be2594a184d.mp3 Further Reading: Beto O’Rourke Drops Out of the Presidential Race - https://nyti.ms/2r0m8Bu I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb - http://bit.ly/2NyqKGM Thread about the importance of Impeachment: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1190262611578966016.html Army officer tells impeachment inquiry of gaps in Trump's Ukraine transcript - http://bit.ly/34kpXzS Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic -
- [Civil Politics (10/25/19): Dogs Aren't So Good With Calendars...](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/10/28/civil-politics-10-25-19-dogs-arent-so-good-with-calendars/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/a219a799-6b55-495b-91ea-73963b017f7c.mp3 Civil Politics was happy to host Pamela Powers, Clerk of the City of Northampton to answer all of our burning questions about her job, balloting, and other wonderful things. Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should
- [Civil Politics (10/18/19): The New Target](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/10/21/civil-politics-10-18-19-the-new-target/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/1e962cc2-b269-4c9a-83a8-cec20aa93d90.mp3 Further Reading: U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings will lie in state in U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall - http://bit.ly/2MsurhF Which Candidates Got the Most Speaking Time in the Democratic Debate - https://nyti.ms/33Kb7CE Warren, Buttigieg denounce O’Rourke's call for punishing churches that reject gay marriage - http://bit.ly/2oUNWXo Explainer: Democrats Warren and Sanders want wealth tax; economists explain
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (10/4/19): IRV is the Way to Be!](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/10/21/civil-politics-supplemental-10-4-19-irv-is-the-way-to-be/) - Continuing our discussion with Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChappelle about local issues, including runoff voting in city elections! Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the
- [Civil Politics (10/4/19): Millions Im-Peaches... Im-Peaches for Free](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/10/08/civil-politics-10-4-19-millions-im-peaches-im-peaches-for-free/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/3073540d-3698-4a01-98b9-342184360219.mp3 We were happy to welcome back Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChappelle! Further Reading: Mike Pence is officially part of the Trump impeachment investigation - http://bit.ly/331E4te Trump publicly asks China to probe Biden, even amid impeachment inquiry - https://reut.rs/2pMFVnu American support for impeaching Trump rises to 45% amid Ukraine matter: Reuters/Ipsos poll - https://reut.rs/31NnmxB Beginning Music:
- [Civil Politics (9/27/19): Whistle Stop](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/09/30/civil-politics-9-27-19-whistle-stop/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/f5b62720-5059-4400-8cfb-972390cee983.mp3 Further Reading: 9 things everyone should know about the impeachment process - http://bit.ly/2nXw90W Whistleblower Ukrainian Complaint - http://bit.ly/2nZ09tj https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1177625115238047746 https://twitter.com/ashleylynch/status/1176544908628262912 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and
- [Civil Politics (9/20/19): U-Crane Style](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/09/23/civil-politics-9-20-19-u-crane-style/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/a87b67dc-b834-4a83-8bb3-679a2c2c9a7d.mp3 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify,
- [Civil Politics (9/13/19): Debatin' Ain't Easy](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/09/16/civil-politics-9-13-19-debating-made-easy/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/3ac8214b-0515-4a20-9024-cd7d182af139.mp3 Further Reading: European powers concerned by Netanyahu annexation plans - https://reut.rs/2Ai5sXz The Question Elizabeth Warren Doesn’t Want to Answer - http://bit.ly/2Q9DFU6 Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno not invited to speak at state Democratic convention; endorsement of Gov. Charlie Baker cited - http://bit.ly/2QjpxrA Charges won't be dropped for 'Straight Pride Parade' counterprotesters - https://nbcnews.to/2Q6h22P I’m a
- [Civil Politics (9/6/19): Light Bulbs are the Least of Our Worries](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/09/09/civil-politics-9-6-19-light-bulbs-are-the-least-of-our-worries/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/3e8f9fc9-a20f-4c0f-865e-51b19e367f73.mp3 Further Reading: How a CNN graphic sparked the #YangMediaBlackout controversy online - http://bit.ly/2ZZlMak Hurricane Dorian Swamps North Carolina’s Outer Banks: Live Updates - https://nyti.ms/34pAtXD Republicans to scrap primaries and caucuses as Trump challengers cry foul - https://politi.co/34tpRqI Elizabeth Warren Says Talk of Light Bulbs and Straws Is a Distraction - https://nyti.ms/34tYSer The real story
- [Civil Politics (8/30/19): Yep, Its a Brexit Show](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/09/02/civil-politics-8-30-19-yep-its-a-brexit-show/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/5f4cb631-9907-4534-934b-2e43a29ac62e.mp3 Further Reading: Bishop, McCready clash over attack ads, health care in 9th District debate - http://bit.ly/2ZpjNjS CNN announces details for climate crisis town hall - https://cnn.it/2ZsM7Sv Brexit Watch: Why The Move To Suspend U.K. Parliament Matters - https://n.pr/2Zopbnr Boris’ move: A tough new test for a democracy with unwritten rules - http://bit.ly/2ZpKEMY Parliament suspension:
- [Civil Politics (8/23/19): Ward 7 Spotlight: Rachel Maiore](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/08/26/civil-politics-8-23-19-ward-7-spotlight-rachel-maiore/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/e97ac7e2-0c5e-46f2-9311-5517625686bd.mp3 The third week in our series showcasing the various candidates running for the Ward 7 seat on the Northampton City Council! Tonight we got to chat with Rachel Maiore! www.RachelMaiore.com | Twitter: @rachelmaiore | Email: Rachel4Ward7@Gmail.com Further Reading: Trump escalates the US-China trade war by announcing tariff hikes — on Twitter - http://bit.ly/2L0ZhMA Trump orders U.S.
- [Civil Politics (8/16/19): Ward 7 Spotlight: Hanuman Goleman](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/08/19/civil-politics-8-16-19-ward-7-spotlight-hanuman-goleman/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/29ebd3aa-3331-4bde-affe-e7ec7c0cbaa4.mp3 The second week in our series highlighting candidates for the Ward 7 seat on the Northampton, MA City Council! Tonight we spoke to Hanuman Goleman, owner of Key Step Media (keystepmedia.com)! Further Reading: Tlaib Renounces Trip to West Bank Under Israel’s Conditions - https://nyti.ms/2KPvtT1 https://twitter.com/AC360/status/1156774073264955392 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending
- [Civil Politics (8/9/19): Ward 7 Spotlight: Penny Geis](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/08/12/civil-politics-8-9-19-penny-what-are-your-thoughts/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/86e76354-2d72-4570-977a-29443cb69ef1.mp3 The beginning of a short series of shows focused on City Council candidates from Ward 7. Tonight we were happy to host Penny Geis! You can contact her at pgeis@comcast.net Further Reading: Penny Geis running for Northampton City Council in Ward 7 - http://bit.ly/2KyLlJu El Paso suspect said he was targeting ‘Mexicans,’ told officers
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (8/9/19): Missing the Point](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/08/12/civil-politics-supplemental-8-9-19-missing-the-point/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/f95e0a7d-f269-4e72-a772-5b39a8e95c2e.mp3 Janra and Mike talk about the phenomenon of terrible people loving shows that espouse the virtues of unity and inclusiveness. Some More News - http://bit.ly/2ZQHhdV Even More News - https://evenmorenews.libsyn.com https://twitter.com/BlairImani/status/1153092754202718208 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our
- [Civil Politics (8/2/19): The Detroit Dust Up](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/08/05/civil-politics-8-2-19-the-detroit-dust-up/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/81021e32-a2d5-4e9f-a59f-452dc4c97378.mp3 Further Reading: New California law requires Trump to show tax returns to get on the primary ballot - http://bit.ly/2GJNAbD Bernie Sanders Denies "Non-Aggression" Deal With Elizabeth Warren: "We've Been Friends Over 20 Years" - http://bit.ly/2GIsvP5 At Democratic debate, Buttigieg pledges to withdraw U.S. from Afghanistan during first year in office - https://cbsn.ws/2GMuv90 Daniel Pantaleo,
- [Civil Politics (7/26/19): What If God Was One of Us?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/07/29/civil-politics-7-26-19-what-if-god-was-one-of-us/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/6729e755-9178-4df8-88cd-729c1451c284.mp3 Mentioned on the show: Trump Accountability Project (TAP) - http://bit.ly/2Y8yPdo Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another
- [Civil Politics (7/19/19): Nationalist's Anthem](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/07/22/civil-politics-7-19-19-nationalists-anthem/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/d3948486-121c-4ab6-8df8-aea0a3fb8cfb.mp3 Further Reading: The Explicit Embrace of Racism Is Next - http://bit.ly/2Z26thg “Owning Slaves Doesn’t Make You Racist” - http://bit.ly/2YWwBtT Trump Backs Away From Chants Of 'Send Her Back' That Broke Out At N.C. Campaign Rally - https://n.pr/2Z1jzvh Lindsey Graham Called AOC a “Communist” in Rambling Fox & Friends Segment About the President’s Racist Tweets
- [Civil Politics (7/12/19): Can We All Just Get Along?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/07/14/civil-politics-7-12-19-cant-we-all-just-get-along/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/4daab2d5-5fa3-46b6-82dc-8beff0b306e8.mp3 Janra, Stacey, and Sue talk about Political Violence. Its history, how its been used in recent history, and at least attempt to understand how/when it should be used. Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (6/28/19): Don't Speak, We Know Just What You're Sayin'](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/07/01/civil-politics-supplemental-6-28-19-dont-speak-we-know-just-what-youre-sayin/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/c8aa97bd-ea19-4da3-9fb5-5e3272d0a73f.mp3 In this bonus episode the panel discusses the way non-verbal communication and unconscious behavior can influence how a candidate is perceived during a debate. Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil
- [Civil Politics (6/28/19): Spittin' Politicians](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/07/01/civil-politics-6-28-19-spittin-politicians/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/2b5038da-1507-4509-9473-74fb55519d64.mp3 Further Reading and Civil References: Winners and losers from the Democratic presidential debate’s second night - https://wapo.st/2JapdEB Jay Inslee Demands Rule Changes At DNC After First Debate ‘Failed’ On Climate Change - http://bit.ly/2Jg1nXW 'What is Aleppo?' asks U.S. Libertarian Party candidate - https://reut.rs/2J89WEg What We Know About Joe Biden’s Record on School Busing -
- [Civil Politics (6/21/19): And I Ran... I Ran So Far Away...](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/06/24/civil-politics-6-21-19-and-i-ran-i-ran-so-far-away/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/fa0c2ba7-3cbe-4fcb-9632-0c2e51d6c96e.mp3 Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This podcast part of the Planetside Productions Network.
- [Civil Politics (6/14/19): LGBT Isn't a Four Letter Word](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/06/18/civil-politics-6-14-19-lgbt-isnt-a-four-letter-word/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/b9604daa-9342-4a77-9bbe-f77f2483f90b.mp3 Further Reading: DNC, NBC announce first debate lineups - https://politi.co/31uXOW9 Andrew Yang's Universal Basic Income Plan - http://bit.ly/31Azp1F US diplomats work around White House gay pride flag ban - https://bbc.in/31ytRVl Trump wins court victory in quest for transgender military ban - http://bit.ly/31ydIPI Southern Baptists Vote To Hold Churches More Accountable For Mishandling Abuse Claims
- [Civil Politics (6/7/19): Hyde and Seek](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/06/14/civil-politics-6-7-19-hyde-and-seek/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/0f623f72-81a4-4fc9-b57a-3afea0b7ceae.mp3 Further Reading: Pete Buttigieg shuts down a conservative talking point about abortion rights - http://bit.ly/2wKlyY9 Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) Support Civil
- [Civil Politics (5/31/19): You Censored My Battleship](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/06/04/civil-politics-5-31-19-you-censored-my-battleship/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/a9fea747-afca-4749-aeee-cdbd33d07e81.mp3 Further Reading: Trump: Official who directed obscuring USS John S. McCain warship was ‘well-meaning’ - https://wapo.st/2WhS8A0 Clarence Thomas Pens Screed Comparing Women Who Obtain Abortions to Eugenicists - http://bit.ly/2WcRfZk Supreme Court Sidesteps Abortion Question in Ruling on Indiana Law - https://nyti.ms/2WekgUI Clarence Thomas' SCOTUS Deci sion - https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/18pdf/18-483_3d9g.pdf Israel’s Unprecedented Political Crisis - http://bit.ly/2WhVmn6
- [Civil Politics (5/10/19): Der Strike Ist Uber](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/05/12/civil-politics-5-10-19-der-strike-ist-uber/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/33798000-bb2a-4891-b53e-260514e4d7d7.mp3 (Title Translation: The Strike Is Over) Support Valley Free Radio! Become a contributing listener and help us out! ValleyFreeRadio.org/donate!
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (4/26/19): Should We Impeach? And How?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/04/29/civil-politics-supplemental-4-26-19-should-we-impeach-and-how/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/089cb293-531d-44f1-ad45-a0aec0e1025f.mp3 A short conversation with Janra, Sue, and Stacey from Evidence Based Radio (evidencebasederrata.com) about the aftermath of the Mueller Report - what is impeachment, and should it apply here? Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't
- [Civil Politics (4/26/19): By Hook or By Crook](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/04/29/civil-politics-4-26-19-by-hook-or-by-crook/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/f0def7be-8c7d-497c-b155-bb9d29e65233.mp3 Prominent women of color are putting 2020 candidates on the spot. Warren and Harris shined. - http://bit.ly/2GLPR6D Ending Theme: Getting Away With It (Instrumental) by Electronic Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode
- [Civil Politics (4/19/19): Robert Mueller's Day Off](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/04/21/civil-politics-4-19-19-robert-muellers-day-off/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/dd400e29-23e3-4e2a-84b7-a8a4c57cc2fc.mp3 Further Reading: The Surprises in the Mueller Report - https://politi.co/2XpVxsD The Full Mueller Report PDF - https://cnn.it/2XswTYs The PDF Association thinks the Mueller report sucks - http://bit.ly/2XptObp How Does Impeachment Work? - http://bit.ly/2XvRye5 U.S. House approves net neutrality bill but legislation faces long odds - https://reut.rs/2XtZCvY U.S. Senate Republican leader calls net neutrality bill
- [Civil Politics (4/12/19): Black Hole Sun](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/04/14/civil-politics-4-12-19-black-hole-sun/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/db3776ec-5e4b-4aab-b1cc-f33d86164c1c.mp3 Further Reading: Dr. Sarah Taber's Twitter - https://twitter.com/sarahtaber_bww White House proposed releasing immigrant detainees in sanctuary cities, targeting political foes - https://wapo.st/2X2F2lS Sanctuary Cities, Counties, and States - https://cis.org/Map-Sanctuary-Cities-Counties-and-States Report: Trump told acting DHS head he'd pardon him if he were sent to jail for closing the border - https://nbcnews.to/2X4HJDz Trump’s flailing shake-up of
- [Civil Politics (4/5/19): Everything is So Goopy](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/04/11/civil-politics-4-5-19-everything-is-so-goopy/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/c101eb8c-7817-4a93-a711-e905d07a04a2.mp3 Producer was away, so no links this week! Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio
- [Civil Politics (3/29/19): ...Weird Flex, But OK.](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/04/01/civil-politics-3-29-19-weird-flex-but-ok/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/389fb63b-40e2-436b-bf6f-5c3f25eb9f52.mp3 Further Reading: William Barr Supported Pardons In An Earlier D.C. 'Witch Hunt': Iran-Contra - https://n.pr/2HP7dkH Mueller report will be delivered by ‘mid-April, if not sooner,’ attorney general tells Congress - https://wapo.st/2HLlFdD Trump Officials Broaden Attack on Health Law, Arguing Courts Should Reject All of It - https://nyti.ms/2HNyB2Q The Cases Against Netanyahu and a Decision
- [Civil Politics (3/22/19): Abrams and Gillum, Getting Work Done](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/03/25/civil-politics-3-22-19-abrams-and-gillum-getting-work-done/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/f26f0bfd-22bf-458e-a708-e9b226c8a07b.mp3 Further Reading: It took one mass shooting for New Zealand to ban assault weapons - http://bit.ly/2OmFTuy Trump’s strange rant about John McCain’s funeral, decoded - http://bit.ly/2OmNglR Ardern and Bhutto: Two different pregnancies in power - https://bbc.in/2OnA8Nh E.U. Approves Brexit Extension, but Chaotic Departure Still Looms - https://nyti.ms/2OiBQjb Mueller concludes Russia-Trump probe; no new indictments
- [Civil Politics (3/15/19): Apparently We Really Should Beware the Ides of March...](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/03/18/civil-politics-3-15-19-apparently-we-really-should-beware-the-ides-of-march/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/e4991402-76cc-4250-bcd4-168f3c04dfa8.mp3 Further Reading: (Retraction from JR: Apparently the phrase "Subscribe to Pewdiepie" is in fact a dog whistle. I wish I had known this sooner! Tweet below is a screen cap of a 4Chan post) https://twitter.com/BadConservart/status/1107358449967529985 Christchurch Mosque Shootings Were Partly Streamed on Facebook - https://nyti.ms/2O6Fa0r New Zealand’s gun laws, explained - http://bit.ly/2O8ze7l YouTube’s most
- [Civil Politics (3/8/19): The AIPAC-ing Order](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/03/10/civil-politics-3-8-19-the-aipac-ing-order/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/dc7fd152-5d86-4b8b-946b-14b47b5e496a.mp3 Thanks to Paki Weiland for coming on the show this week! Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) Support Civil Politics by donating to
- [Civil Politics (3/1/19): Won't Someone PLEASE Think of the White People?!](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/03/03/civil-politics-3-1-19-wont-someone-please-think-of-the-white-people/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/24670d73-ae10-468a-8045-d0b6c7ae6525.mp3 Further Reading: The Week That Put Theresa May's Brexit Agreement Back in Play - https://bloom.bg/2VyPJfx Eliminating Electoral College would hurt white people, Paul LePage says - http://bit.ly/2VwTodt Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss
- [Civil Politics (2/22/19): Worst Black History Month Ever](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/02/24/civil-politics-2-22-19-worst-black-history-month-ever/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/15552e31-33ef-475a-8323-80ba5ef8d4d8.mp3 The crew is sans Sue tonight, so the boys do their best! No links for this show, Janra was busy pontificating! Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast
- [Civil Politics (2/15/19): Emergency Powers Activate! Form of... A Wall!](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/02/18/civil-politics-2-15-19-emergency-powers-activate-form-of-a-wall/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/2603cac4-ba39-4705-ae2b-fe786d776402.mp3 Stacey from Evidence Based Radio steps in while the engineer was away! Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) Support Civil Politics by donating
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (2/11/19): Digging into HR1](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/02/12/civil-politics-supplemental-2-11-19-digging-into-hr1/) - A special web-only supplemental episode where we discuss the finer points of House Resolution 1! https://pinecast.com/listen/6aa0297d-37ea-4ac0-a0d4-3a9e3d03f934.mp3 Further Reading: House Democrats Introduce Anti-Corruption Bill As Symbolic 1st Act - https://n.pr/2I5qi3a House Democrats and HR 1: Voting rights expansion or federal power grab? - http://bit.ly/2IacF2H House Democrats officially unveil their first bill in the majority: a sweeping
- [Civil Politics (2/8/19): The Pelosi Clap](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/02/10/civil-politics-2-8-19-the-pelosi-clap/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/47a898fd-b07e-4fa8-ace7-8120c449d0b8.mp3 Further Reading: No, New York abortion law doesn't let mothers abort babies a minute before they would be born - http://bit.ly/2UOY3qR Arizona city officials want border wall's razor wire removed - https://nbcnews.to/2UQljFa Trump official slams cartels as U.S. lawmakers push anti-OPEC bill - https://reut.rs/2USr3OL Nancy Pelosi Explains Why She Clapped Like That At
- [Civil Politics (2/1/19): Can You Be Misquoted on Live TV?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/02/03/civil-politics-2-1-19-can-you-be-misquoted-on-live-tv/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/c84dff49-ac81-4c21-8a13-ca5b9b553ef5.mp3 Further Reading: Hilton dishwasher awarded $21.5 million for having to work Sundays - https://cbsn.ws/2t2U4LM Jury Sides With Taylor Swift in Sexual Assault Trial - https://nbcnews.to/2t0Cury Sen. Warner Introduces Measure To Prohibit Government Shutdowns - https://n.pr/2t2UxO2 Trump claims his intel chiefs were 'misquoted' when they publicly broke with him - https://politi.co/2t2jAR3 U.S. high court temporarily
- [Civil Politics (1/25/19): Special Mayor Votes](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/01/27/civil-politics-1-25-19-special-mayor-votes/) - Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle came by for the LIGHTNING ROUND! https://pinecast.com/listen/f9ff5345-1a59-4e55-9a4a-e5d2746172b9.mp3 Furloughed federal workers may lose some health benefits: U.S. senators - https://reut.rs/2Hxptjw Government Shutdown Puts Federal Food Stamp Program In Jeopardy - https://n.pr/2HuAORe Trump Confidant Roger Stone Indicted On 7 Counts Related To 2016 Election Attack - https://n.pr/2HydiD5 Senate Intelligence Committee Subpoenas Trump Attorney
- [Civil Politics Radio (1/18/19): That's How the Mafia Works](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/01/20/civil-politics-radio-1-18-19-thats-how-the-mafia-works/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/3cee5975-ec68-4e5a-8fda-d855385d86b2.mp3 Further Reading: Back pay approved for furloughed federal employees once shutdown ends - https://wapo.st/2HnmgCW U.S. shutdown taking toll on FDA, USDA inspection roles: experts - https://reut.rs/2HkRA5m FDA Alerts Pet Owners About Recalls of Several Dry Pet Foods - http://bit.ly/2HjvArn 3 Officers Acquitted of Covering Up for Colleague in Laquan McDonald Killing - https://nyti.ms/2RZHjiU Trump
- [Civil Politics (1/11/19): Throw Your Steering Wheel Out the Window](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/01/19/civil-politics-1-11-19-throw-your-steering-wheel-out-the-window/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/07097b3c-00fa-450b-872e-31dc33e93173.mp3 Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This podcast part of the Planetside Productions Network.
- [Civil Politics (1/4/19): New CR Same as the Old CR](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2019/01/06/civil-politics-1-4-19-new-cr-same-as-the-old-cr/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/9de9ec2d-069e-432b-9b11-aba6f5acce17.mp3 For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This podcast part of the Planetside Productions Network. Visit Planetside.pro to find other Planetside Podcasts!
- [Civil Politics (12/28/18): Pongids on Parade](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/12/30/civil-politics-12-28-18-pongids-on-parade/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/bbc10cb6-db0e-43cc-854b-908512269e06.mp3 Further Reading: Official: Guatemalan boy who died in U.S. custody tested positive for influenza B, final cause of death remains under investigation - https://wapo.st/2RnmvSd Trump Threatens to Close Border Over Funding Standoff - https://on.wsj.com/2Rt8ouV Mass. crime chemist admits daily drug use in lab, sparking a second scandal - https://wapo.st/2RlUaf4 Minimum wage increases coming to
- [Civil Politics (12/21/18): Drones Over Gatwick](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/12/24/civil-politics-12-21-18-drones-over-gatwick/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/f842d206-d0dd-4f63-a81d-5262b93a2df2.mp3 Further Reading: Trump wants “Mitch” to use the “Nuclear Option.” Here’s what that means. - http://bit.ly/2RbxPk9 Brexit: EU reveals no-deal plans - https://bbc.in/2RbzaaF Gatwick disruption: How will police catch the drone menace? - https://bbc.in/2RhlhYU Federal Panel Of Judges Dismisses All 83 Ethics Complaints Against Brett Kavanaugh - https://n.pr/2Re1IjZ Senate GOP blocks Mueller protection bill
- [Civil Politics (12/14/18): The Spice Must Flow...](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/12/16/civil-politics-12-14-18-the-spice-must-flow/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/0eec39d6-53f2-4d19-a7cd-fa9761bd85f1.mp3 Further Reading: Sandy Hook Elementary School evacuated after bomb threat on 6th anniversary of shooting - https://nbcnews.to/2SJzRoS ‘Her skills are real’: How Pelosi put down a Democratic rebellion in bid for speaker - http://bit.ly/2SPoImy North Carolina Legislature Calls for New Primary if New Election Is Held in Disputed District - https://nyti.ms/2SNeDGD Wisconsin’s Walker signs
- [Civil Politics (12/7/18): Barr None](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/12/10/civil-politics-12-7-18-barr-none/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/e4b103ed-dbc6-4ac6-aed9-44540943a101.mp3 Further Reading: Congress approves measure to prevent a partial government shutdown for another 2 weeks - http://bit.ly/2QEhog8 Trump Picks William Barr, Attorney General Under H.W. Bush, To Return To DOJ Helm - https://n.pr/2QEQcxH Huawei arrest: Justin Trudeau denies political motivation - https://bbc.in/2QDp0Q2 Japan government to halt buying Huawei, ZTE equipment - https://reut.rs/2QL0oFe Why We
- [Civil Occupation of VFR 2018 Election Night Special](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/11/26/civil-occupation-of-vfr-2018-election-night-special/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/3779e564-1e27-42dd-820d-e981a5a79839.mp3 Bob from Occupy the Airwaves joins us to discuss the 2018 midterms while we provide up to date analysis and commentary! For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) Support Civil Politics by donating to
- [Civil Politics (11/09/18): Counting the Recounts](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/11/11/civil-politics-11-09-18-counting-the-recounts/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/108a64bc-06cb-40a0-a5b9-6c3942b1d93a.mp3 For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This podcast part of the Planetside Productions Network. Visit Planetside.pro to find other Planetside Podcasts!
- [Civil Politics (11/02/18): The Races that the Media Forgot](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/11/05/civil-politics-11-02-18-the-races-that-the-media-forgot/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/c4986c11-c3c1-4acd-b479-c26f0498746b.mp3 Stefan rejoins us for a special Civil Politics where we talking about down ticket races across the country! Further Reading: Elections: 2018 Information For Voters - http://bit.ly/2PA2yXv Why People Are So Confused About Massachusetts Ballot Question 1 - http://bit.ly/2PC19jf Supreme Court allows trial on census citizenship question to go forward - https://wapo.st/2PysEu5 DecodeDC - http://www.decodedc.com
- [Civil Politics (10/26/18): Ballot Questions 2018!](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/10/29/civil-politics-10-26-18-ballot-questions-2018/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/80ac3213-30ae-474f-8c82-ddfd2afd6dc1.mp3 Further Reading: ACLU sues Dodge City over voting access for Hispanics - http://bit.ly/2JhT6SU Why the Mail Bomber Wasn’t Charged With Terrorism - http://bit.ly/2JiUjto What Is, And Isn't, Considered Domestic Terrorism - https://n.pr/2JhxEO9 Massachusetts 2018 ballot measures - http://bit.ly/2Jjvxcu The Experts and Question One - http://bit.ly/2Po7bnf Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/
- [Civil Politics (10/12/18): The Laurel and Hardy of Politics](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/10/15/civil-politics-10-12-18-the-laurel-and-hardy-of-politics/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/7634d2e9-fbf6-4785-be9b-500fce325e88.mp3 Further Reading: 'Suppression': Critics charge Georgia GOP gov candidate purging voters before election - https://nbcnews.to/2PuBWnn Republican pair apparently pose as communists to make Democratic donation - http://bit.ly/2Pufcny What’s The Difference Between Socialism And Communism? - http://bit.ly/2PwzAof Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us
- [Civil Politics (10/05/18): The Modern Myth of the Middle Class](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/10/07/civil-politics-10-05-18-the-modern-myth-of-the-middle-class/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/16f0bef5-e82e-454e-a4d8-0e5a84a65119.mp3 Melissa Lewis-Gentry, former manager of Modern Myths, joins us in our discussion about fair pay, wage stagnation, the gig economy and more. Further Reading: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Contingent and Alternative Employment Arrangements Summary - http://bit.ly/2Oc0Lbm How big is gig economy? Gov’t study shows how little we know - http://bit.ly/2O9LFTz Millennials are the largest generation in the
- [Civil Politics (9/28/18): Belief and Doubt](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/09/30/civil-politics-9-28-18-belief-and-doubt/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/cda05a0d-bb38-4416-beeb-afb0e7184a34.mp3 Further Reading: Read Trump’s speech to the UN General Assembly - http://bit.ly/2OXgQho Did George Washington ‘Have a Couple of Things in His Past’? - http://bit.ly/2OXCKB1 Religion, The Supreme Court And Why It Matters - https://n.pr/2OVmVuA The First Emancipator by Andrew Levy - http://bit.ly/2Ot8D7o The most telling moment: Kavanaugh goes after Sen. Klobuchar - https://wapo.st/2OjmoFO Kavanaugh vote: Senate Republican
- [Civil Politics (9/21/18): Hearing for the Truth](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/09/23/civil-politics-9-21-18-hearing-for-the-truth/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/308bc8d6-c10b-4aae-a9df-f7999e59b631.mp3 Remember to vote in the Mid-Term Elections on November 6th!! Further reading: Hirono: Kavanaugh Is Fudging the Truth - https://politi.co/2xuoeKs Grassley threatens confirmation vote unless Kavanaugh accuser responds by Friday night deadline - https://abcn.ws/2xqaSij ‘100 Kegs or Bust’: Kavanaugh friend has spent years writing about high school debauchery - https://wapo.st/2xxSq7i For more Civil Politics visit our
- [Civil Politics (9/14/18): The Nickleback of Presidents](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/09/16/civil-politics-9-17-18-the-nickleback-of-presidents/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/2169565c-ec72-49db-bf83-8d224c0406fc.mp3 Further Reading: Cause of gas explosions in Lawrence, Andover, North Andover under investigation - http://bit.ly/2MwV81N Dozens of Massachusetts Homes Exploded. A Gas Expert Weighs In. - http://bit.ly/2Mw00UE Ex-Trump campaign aide Manafort to cooperate with Russia probe - http://bit.ly/2p9Pauo Bill Cosby sued over unpaid legal fees - http://bit.ly/2p5UY89 In 'Everything Trump Touches Dies,' Few Are Spared - https://n.pr/2p6uQdg Remember to
- [Civil Politics (9/7/18): Kava-yeah? Kava-naw?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/09/15/civil-politics-9-7-18-kava-yeah-kava-naw/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/c77d3979-746e-4d32-aedc-f6fdc21a6db3.mp3 Tonight we spoke about, among other things, the SCOTUS hearings involving Brett Kavanaugh. Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) Support Civil Politics by
- [Civil Politics (8/31/18): A Complicated Man](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/09/02/civil-politics-9-01-18-a-complicated-man/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/90c1ab73-ed55-4e5a-ba56-5ec4ec4e7ee4.mp3 An discussion about John McCain, his politics, and his legacy. Massachusetts Primaries are on Tuesday, September 4th!!! Remember to Vote!!!! For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) Support Civil Politics by donating to the
- [Civil Politics (8/24/18): 2018 Election Spotlight: Eric Nakajima and Mindy Domb](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/08/26/civil-politics-8-24-18-2018-election-spotlight-eric-nakajima-and-mindy-domb/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/28b4d274-6c86-4420-88c2-a8e00547cdf6.mp3 This episode we hosted Eric Nakajima and Mindy Domb, who are both running for the state house in the Hampshire 3rd district. Eric Nakajima: EricNakajima.com | Twitter: @MA_Innovation | FB.com/nakajima4rep Mindy Domb: MindyDomb.com | Twitter: @MindyForMA | FB.com/MindyForMA | IG: @MindyForMA Further Reading: Charter school's 'clerical error' leaves Pelham Elementary School $67,000 short; officials seek state help - http://bit.ly/2NeILIB Amherst Survival Center - http://bit.ly/2MAembL Remember
- [Civil Politics (8/17/18): The Return of LaChapelle!](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/08/19/civil-politics-8-17-18-the-return-of-lachapelle/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/d067f299-6c79-4efc-b3a4-25b92f1fbcc0.mp3 Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle joins us again to talk schools and gentrification! Further Reading: Easthampton voters approve override for new $109M consolidated school - http://bit.ly/2nL1lNn Do traditional public schools benefit from charter competition? - https://wapo.st/2vPdO7e Study reveals how many required tests students take (from 2015) - https://cbsn.ws/2vV9nI0 Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/
- [Civil Politics (8/10/18): 2018 Election Spotlight: Diana Szynal](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/08/12/civil-politics-8-10-18-2018-election-spotlight-diana-szynal/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/69fb1de3-757c-4f60-a7ab-2205f90f865d.mp3 Our series of interviews with local candidates continues with Diana Szynal. She is also running in the upcoming Democratic primary for state representative of the 1st Hampshire District! Find out more about Diana Szynal on her website DianaSzynal.com or facebook.com/szynalforrep! Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics
- [Civil Politics (8/03/18): 2018 Election Spotlight: Lindsay Sabadosa](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/08/05/civil-politics-8-03-18-2018-election-spotlight-lindsay-sabadosa/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/7501f08f-03d8-46a2-9568-0a0762cad41a.mp3 We kick off a new series of talks with some of the local candidates running in the 2018 election! We have some interesting local politicians planned, so keep an eye on the show! Our first guest is Lindsay Sabadosa, Democratic candidate for the 1st Hampshire District! Check out Lindsay Sabadosa's campaign page at www.lindsaysabadosa.com, and
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (7/27/18): Not as Blue as You'd Think](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/07/29/civil-politics-supplemental-7-27-18-not-as-blue-as-youd-think/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/017665dd-f41e-46a0-8be7-7394e08bf28b.mp3 We discuss why Massachusetts, long considered the deepest of blue states, regularly appoints Republican Governors. Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) Support Civil
- [Civil Politics (7/29/2018): Dr. Fleitman, I Presume?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/07/29/civil-politics-7-29-2018-dr-fleitman-i-presume/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/e08256d1-ebd6-43be-9125-c6303895e326.mp3 Dr. Jay Fleitman - a mainstay in local conservative politics - joins us to discuss his regular opinion articles in the Daily Hampshire Gazette, his run for the House of Representatives, and his experience as a conservative living and working in Northampton. If you would like to know more about the Better Angels organization, please
- [Civil Politics (7/20/18): Group Instinct](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/07/22/civil-politics-7-20-18-group-instinct/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/3ff8dfb5-5260-4f31-af9b-5a0ab5174212.mp3 Further Reading: Political Tribes: Group Instinct and the Fate of Nations - http://bit.ly/2O6iRYD The Division of Labor in Society (1893) - http://bit.ly/2O53Rdi Read the full transcript of the Helsinki press conference - http://bit.ly/2NxSee5 https://youtu.be/Og3PjvcR1Pc https://youtu.be/m3ZVWt38nC4 Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the
- [Civil Politics (7/13/18): Stories Make Us Human](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/07/16/civil-politics-7-13-18-stories-make-us-human/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/35c9ff7f-479f-424f-b5dd-6f3b4fc038a7.mp3 Our intrepid Engineer takes over hosting duties... We're joined by frequent guest of the show, Stacey Cooney from the science show Evidence Based! Further Reading: You'll Hate This Post On Brett Kavanaugh And Free Speech - http://bit.ly/2LlrvAt Sherman Antitrust Act - http://bit.ly/2zGlRry The Pace of Modern Life (XKCD) - https://xkcd.com/1227 Remember to Register to vote! Mass
- [Civil Politics (6/29/18): We Don't Want the Sound Bite Solutions](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/07/01/civil-politics-6-29-18-we-dont-want-the-sound-bite-solutions/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/e4cd9ae3-0713-42c4-aafd-f19c8d0990c8.mp3 Further Reading: Ahead of elections, Mexicans say they want change, a stop to violence - https://nbcnews.to/2tFhLKv Congress heads home without passing immigration bill - https://abcn.ws/2NaJE5y Flight Attendants Want No Part in Separating Immigrant Children From Parents - https://slate.me/2tErIbe Democrat Tahirah Amatul-Wadud, challenging US Rep. Richard Neal, looks to bring new perspective, progressive policies - http://bit.ly/2NdaXfp Indicted politicians in
- [Civil Politics (6/22/18): Fighting People Who Are Worse Than You Doesn't Make You Good](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/06/24/civil-politics-6-22-18-fighting-people-who-are-worse-than-you-doesnt-make-you-good/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/f35d0dd0-b955-46fa-9d7c-866cd334ae77.mp3 Further Reading: The facts about Trump’s policy of separating families at the border - https://wapo.st/2MbqsTG House vote on "compromise" immigration bill delayed until next week - https://cbsn.ws/2MhdMeg Melania Trump's jacket mixes message during visit to detained immigrant children - https://reut.rs/2KcxSWj Immigrant children forcibly injected with drugs, lawsuit claims - http://bit.ly/2MgSOvV Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should
- [Civil Politics (6/15/18): Fast Lanes, Slow Action](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/06/17/civil-politics-6-15-18-fast-lanes-slow-action/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/993dd572-654e-44b2-93c5-9820a9cce79c.mp3 Further Reading: What is Net Neutrality? - http://bit.ly/2Muh1Qp Man builds house, then finds out cable Internet will cost $117,000 - http://bit.ly/2MuSDOs The Congressional Review Act resolution to restore net neutrality, explained. - http://bit.ly/2JKVaXm What does it mean that the Federal Reserve is "independent within the government"? - http://bit.ly/2JIsgHe Telecommunications Act of 1996 - http://bit.ly/2MwBlAP Congressional Scoreboard on Net
- [Civil Politics (6/8/18): Let The Eat Cake](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/06/17/civil-politics-6-8-18-let-the-eat-cake/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/0b42fced-ecad-4f55-b003-0e341c970cbe.mp3 Further Reading: Man with air rifles triggered lockdown at Northampton middle school - http://bit.ly/2y2zYGS Opinion analysis: Court rules (narrowly) for baker in same-sex-wedding-cake case [Updated] - http://bit.ly/2McXtj9 THE SUPREME COURT: Animal Sacrifice; Court, Citing Religious Freedom, Voids a Ban on Animal Sacrifices - https://nyti.ms/2McZAn5 Clinton Signs Law Protecting Religious Practices - https://nyti.ms/2MdGf5w Court sides with Hobby Lobby - https://politi.co/2JF5RK4
- [Civil Politics (6/1/18): Feckless Ain't a River in Egypt](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/06/03/civil-politics-6-1-18-feckless-aint-a-river-in-egypt/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/c8238ac2-354d-479b-98b3-f9af9f4d5fd5.mp3 Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This podcast part of the Planetside Productions Network.
- [Civil Politics (5/25/18): Overflowing Bushel Baskets](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/05/27/civil-politics-5-25-18-overflowing-bushel-baskets/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/6bcc252d-2bb0-47dd-a852-170d6879138e.mp3 Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This podcast part of the Planetside Productions Network.
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (5/18/18): 'What You Don't Get'](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/05/20/civil-politics-supplemental-5-18-18-what-you-dont-get/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/21cf5ea1-033e-4c51-ac3b-bc2a94734c63.mp3 Anne Thalheimer speaks more about her book "What You Don't Get," a graphic novel about her experience surviving the Simon's Rock school shooting. You can buy it online here: http://www.lulu.com/shop/anne-thalheimer/what-you-dont-get/paperback/product-21057975.html and remember to visit her Etsy! https://www.etsy.com/shop/mymonsterhat Further Reading: Why the Seattle ‘head tax’ is relevant to the nation - https://wapo.st/2LeCN9Z Every Town for Gun Safety - https://every.tw/2LeKqxm
- [Civil Politics (5/18/18): Red Flag on the Field](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/05/20/civil-politics-5-18-18-red-flag-on-the-field/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/37f9209e-999a-4c65-a239-82dacc17403e.mp3 We're happy to have Ann Thalheimer back on the show! Follow her on Twitter (@mymonsterhat), Etsy, and you can even email her! Further Reading: A Santa Fe High School student says she expected to be shot at one day - http://bit.ly/2IySYxs Santa Fe High School (Texas) - http://bit.ly/2Ivh2Be Voices of School Shooting Survivors - http://bit.ly/2Iyfbvs Leviathan
- [Civil Politics (5/11/18): Waiting for Reinforcements](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/05/13/civil-politics-5-11-18-waiting-for-reinforcements/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/6086da63-3989-4f02-9bf3-7b45593ac302.mp3 For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This podcast part of the Planetside Productions Network. Visit Planetside.pro to find other Planetside Podcasts!
- [Civil Politics (5/4/18): Wolf in the Hen House](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/05/06/civil-politics-5-4-18-wolf-in-the-hen-house/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/10c40964-13cb-4456-a9d7-6777e0acb895.mp3 Northampton Chief of Police Jody Kasper returns to talk about local issues! Further Reading: Boa constrictor gets loose, kills puppy in Amherst - http://bit.ly/2Ib4p1c Downtown Northampton survey gets strong response - http://bit.ly/2IbkzI3 Evidence Puts Dolphins In New Light, As Killers - https://nyti.ms/2rlClyF Crowd at Northampton council meeting protests $75K request for police tactical gear - http://bit.ly/2rlDbeN For more
- [Civil Politics (4/27/18): Progressive Pressure and Station Support!](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/04/29/civil-politics-4-27-18-progressive-pressure-and-station-support/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/114be6e7-d666-4473-976c-e7084298cb7b.mp3 SECRETLY TAPED AUDIO REVEALS DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP PRESSURING PROGRESSIVE TO LEAVE RACE - http://bit.ly/2vWEG7J For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This podcast part of the Planetside
- [Civil Politics (4/20/18): [Lettuce Pun]](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/04/23/civil-politics-4-20-18-lettuce-pun/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/3b1bd746-4f2a-4a3b-ad1c-f5f9af4a2727.mp3 Further Reading: Greitens charged with second felony after AG investigation into veterans charity - http://bit.ly/2K2w9mE Men Arrested At Philadelphia Starbucks Speak Out; Police Commissioner Apologizes - https://n.pr/2K3I8Rg ‘Sully’ was just a hero. Why label the Southwest captain a ‘female pilot’? - https://wapo.st/2K4gl39 Probe uncovers no hostile work environment at Easthampton City Hall - http://bit.ly/2K2ACFW Trump won't attend Barbara
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (04/13/18): Charter a New Course](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/04/15/civil-politics-supplemental-04-13-18-charter-a-new-course/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/ca23d59f-99aa-4e4a-afa2-416b643a3e33.mp3 Continuing our discussion with Mayor Nicole LaChepelle, focusing on how the Easthampton town charter is affecting some hiring choices. For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip
- [Civil Politics (4/13/18): Mayoral Opinions](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/04/15/civil-politics-4-13-18-mayoral-opinions/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/915d5a0e-a95d-470a-927d-68951de26cba.mp3 We had a special guest on this episode: Mayor Nicole LaChepelle! you can find her on Twitter and Facebook Further Reading: Paul Ryan declares support for Kevin McCarthy as next House Speaker - https://abcn.ws/2JIVn9D Speaker Ryan resists calls to step aside for quicker transition to new GOP House leader - https://wapo.st/2JKxhLU Sen. Dick Durbin Proves Mark Zuckerberg
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (4/6/18): Catch the Wave](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/04/08/civil-politics-supplemental-4-6-18-catch-the-wave/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/b70d45a2-a510-4f44-a25c-a1cbd449e82e.mp3 An extra treat for our online listeners! We discuss what the effect of a democratic sweep of congress. What would happen? What COULD happen? Enjoy! Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban Enforcement - http://www.mass.gov/ago/public-safety/awbe.html For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our
- [Civil Politics (4/6/10): Throwing the Levels of Power](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/04/08/civil-politics-4-6-10-throwing-the-levels-of-power/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/db1e90dd-880d-429a-a58d-5268c8a0e93a.mp3 Further Reading: E.P.A. Officials Sidelined After Questioning Scott Pruitt - https://nyti.ms/2GDYHB6 This is what America looked like before the EPA cleaned it up - http://bit.ly/2GETRDr Merrick Garland Supreme Court nomination - http://bit.ly/2IzaLEg TRACKING TRUMP - http://bit.ly/2qaXqLz 'Torture Memos' Author, Former DOJ Attorney John Yoo, Says Trump Has Gone Too Far - https://nbcnews.to/2JoXIXe We’re journalists at a Sinclair news station.
- [Civil Politics (3/31/18): The Sheirer Audacity of it All](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/04/01/civil-politics-3-31-18-the-sheirer-audacity-of-it-all/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/0daf12ae-e9ce-4a34-9ac6-da27b20e7058.mp3 Tonight we welcome John Sheirer back on Civil Politics! Follow him on Twitter (@realamericanlib) and Facebook and check out his new book Donald Trump's Top Secret Concession Speech! https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692845372/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_t2_6cOXybDKDKAYS For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com)
- [Civil Politics (3/23/18): Facebook Analytica](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/03/25/civil-politics-3-23-18-facebook-analytica/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/2a828cc1-bb92-4779-8db9-3a831e9c6514.mp3 Further Reading: Cambridge Analytica, the shady data firm that might be a key Trump-Russia link, explained - http://bit.ly/2pzQXte Facebook may have violated FTC privacy deal, say former federal officials, triggering risk of massive fines - https://bloom.bg/2pFPl1l Uber Self-Driving Crash Calls Safety, Rules Into Question - https://wapo.st/2pALzpP The Real Scandal Isn’t What Cambridge Analytica Did - It’s what
- [Civil Politics (3/16/18): Intercepted Conversations](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/03/18/civil-politics-3-16-18-intercepted-conversations/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/94e2a90e-e3a3-4925-9ac8-fd0475356751.mp3 For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) This podcast part of the Planetside Productions Network. Visit Planetside.pro to find other Planetside Podcasts!
- [Civil Politics (3/9/18): I Have Been Disappointed, But I Haven't Been Wrong](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/03/11/civil-politics-3-9-18-i-have-been-disappointed-but-i-havent-been-wrong/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/d1c0fbe0-856c-47ba-9a3f-4094f1671e15.mp3 Further Reading: Florida governor signs gun-safety bill into law after school shooting - http://reut.rs/2Dfyu9e Falling Sales Concern Gun Industry - http://abcn.ws/2DgudT2 The Finger (Wikipedia) - http://bit.ly/2DelgK9 H.R.4477 - Fix NICS Act of 2017 - http://bit.ly/2tAVwYW U.S. Added 313,000 Jobs in February. Here’s What That Means. - http://nyti.ms/2DeYHFc After tariff fight loss, Trump economic adviser Cohn quits - http://reut.rs/2DdJm7K The
- [Civil Politics (3/2/18): Won't Someone Please Think of the Companies?!](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/03/04/civil-politics-3-2-18-wont-someone-please-think-of-the-companies/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/ea7b36f7-7211-478a-b6ba-b8b0d31a2430.mp3 Further Reading: Georgia Senate approves tax bill, snubbing Delta in NRA feud - http://abcn.ws/2CWeWGL Trump Stuns Lawmakers With Seeming Embrace of Comprehensive Gun Control - http://nyti.ms/2CUTORk In Blow to Dianne Feinstein, California Democrats Won’t Endorse Senate Run - http://nyti.ms/2CUlshh Delta CEO after losing $38M tax break over NRA: 'Our values are not for sale' - http://bit.ly/2CTbsFb Kushner loses
- [Civil Politics (2/23/18): The Logic of Arming Educators](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/02/25/civil-politics-2-23-18-the-logic-of-arming-educators/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/41d8dfd6-b380-40ab-ad36-91a1256ecd9d.mp3 After the recent town hall, the Florida mass shooting is still fresh in our minds, and our show is dominated on a discussion about firearms. During this we go into a frank discussion about the specific weapon used and its effects on the human body. If you would rather not hear this part of
- [Civil Politics (2/16/18): We Need to Talk About This. Now.](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/02/18/civil-politics-2-16-18-we-need-to-talk-about-this-now/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/29f01df0-a6d5-4856-b3c6-e5708002555e.mp3 This show we were happy to have Anne Thalheimer: Comic Book Author, Local Politician, Educator, and Artist! You can find her creative works on her Etsy Page - http://etsy.me/2BwEsW2 Her book about the shootings at Simon's Rock, What You Don't Get can be found on Lulu.com - http://bit.ly/2BynXc8 Further Reading: Florida school shooting: Timeline of the
- [Civil Politics (2/9/18): [Witty Title TBD]](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/02/11/civil-politics-2-9-18-witty-title-tbd/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/6b8f5e76-f367-44b5-8ac2-81cb0cd41d53.mp3 For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) This podcast part of the Planetside Productions Network. Visit Planetside.pro to find other Planetside Podcasts!
- [Civil Politics (2/2/2018): Refusal Conversion](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/02/04/civil-politics-2-2-2018-refusal-conversion/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/fc922e06-f5d1-48f4-99b6-b88396dadcef.mp3 Further Reading: Fact-checking the 2018 State of the Union address - http://wapo.st/2DXt0kE How strong has job growth been on Donald Trump's watch? - http://bit.ly/2DXND09 Stocks Fall to End a Bad Week, and a Boom Begins to Look Shaky - http://nyti.ms/2DXDeBI American Coal Can Fuel Friendship With China - http://bit.ly/2DXlpTr Dozens dead in double suicide bombing in Baghdad - http://cbsn.ws/2DZioBZ
- [Civil Politics (1/26/18): Sweet DREAMers Are Made of This...](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/01/28/civil-politics-1-26-18-sweet-dreamers-are-made-of-this/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/08648db6-9db7-468e-ab4b-28fab007d5ce.mp3 Further Reading: Flu vaccine may be only 10 percent effective this year, experts say - http://trib.in/2DFbIZp nprShots - Health News Flu Season Rages On, Hitting Baby Boomers Unusually Hard - http://bit.ly/2DEanlV Men and Women Really Do See Things Differently - http://bit.ly/2DEMM4B Sen. Stan Rosenberg picks up papers to run for re-election - http://bit.ly/2DFPt5W Ex-Senate President Stan Rosenberg
- [Civil Politics (1/19/18): CHIP off the Ol' Block](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/01/27/civil-politics-1-19-18-chip-off-the-ol-block/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/75fca45f-2111-4b95-ad50-28b7d4052fca.mp3 Further Reading: 'There's no other word but racist': Trump's global rebuke for 'shithole' remark - http://bit.ly/2DmCoOr Children’s health insurance has become a political hostage - http://bit.ly/2Dk7Fl3 What happens in a U.S. government shutdown? - http://reut.rs/2DjwKNi 'Executive time': Trump mocked for taking it easy – but so did other presidents - http://bit.ly/2DmEa23 Time immemorial (Wikipedia) - http://bit.ly/2Dmxpxz Trump appointing judges
- [Civil Politics (1/12/18): ****hole Radio Shows](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/01/14/civil-politics-1-12-18-hole-radio-shows/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/88d365c4-b5a1-4f07-a42a-91cd72e05825.mp3 Further Reading: Trump derides protections for immigrants from ‘shithole’ countries - http://wapo.st/2CYJlp3 3 reasons things are looking up for African economies - http://bit.ly/2CXxRBS Who they were: The victims of the Montecito mudslides - http://lat.ms/2CWcDo2 Will Cape Town be the first city to run out of water? - http://bbc.in/2CVy2xF NoHo Council opposes privatized city water - http://bit.ly/2CW8gcM Northampton City Council
- [Civil Politics (1/5/18): Drinks Are On Us](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2018/01/07/civil-politics-1-5-18-drinks-are-on-us/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/6bae0f73-bb26-47a9-b943-e13812df45d4.mp3 Further Reading: How Sweden's getting ready for the election-year information war - http://bit.ly/2CxIlro New Pot Policy by Trump Administration Draws Bipartisan Fire - http://nyti.ms/2CA8yWg Trump book author Michael Wolff made a damaging admission on the ‘Today’ show - http://wapo.st/2Cxe3Fm Raid! National Guard, State Police descend on 81-year-old’s property to seize single pot plant - http://bit.ly/2CuZylj ‘That’s the model’:
- [Civil Politics (12/22/17): Very Golden](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/12/24/civil-politics-12-22-17-very-golden/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/9cdae8ed-3ea3-4be3-84b2-a7f26bcc7c35.mp3 Happy Holidays everyone! For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials: Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) This podcast part of the Planetside Productions Network. Visit Planetside.pro to find other Planetside Podcasts!
- [Civil Politics (12/15/17): #ByeFelicia](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/12/17/civil-politics-12-15-17-byefelicia/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/17c5bbae-4a61-47ce-bbed-1270bc0ce963.mp3 Further Reading: https://twitter.com/SikhProf/status/940787833752772609 In Mass., public records can be hard to get - http://bit.ly/2j73UHy Why No One Knows What Will Happen in Alabama - http://nyti.ms/2j8VgZ5 Exit poll results: How different groups voted in Alabama - http://wapo.st/2jasmb3 Shout Out to #HorseTwitter - http://bit.ly/2j6eU7L US senator’s illness raises what-if scenarios in home state - http://bit.ly/2j755qs The final GOP tax bill is
- [Civil Politics (12/8/17): Interlopers!](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/12/10/civil-politics-12-8-17-interlopers/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/32e37f79-e568-4542-9405-5c1a88923d42.mp3 Further Reading: He’s Actually Doing It: Trump to Recognize Jerusalem as Capital of Israel - http://slate.me/2kMlrbM The Senate GOP Accidentally Killed Some of Its Donors’ Favorite Tax Breaks - http://nym.ag/2kNRvfm Deutsche Bank hands bank records of Trump affiliates to Robert Mueller - http://bit.ly/2kNPFLD For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials!
- [Civil Politics (12/1/17): Them's the Tax Breaks](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/12/05/civil-politics-12-1-17-thems-the-tax-breaks/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/e7d1a540-ce33-4eaf-9d62-bf3c6a8f5774.mp3 Stacey (host of Evidence Based Radio) joins the panel to talk industry and capitalism. For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) Please consider supporting Civil Politics! By becoming a patron you will get access
- [Civil Politics (11/17/17): Assault](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/11/19/civil-politics-11-17-17-assault/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/c552724d-2150-4520-b25f-6843e1bc1e1b.mp3 Further Reading After Weinstein: A List of Men Accused of Sexual Misconduct and the Fallout for Each - http://nyti.ms/2hIdALv Why (Some) Psychopaths Make Great CEOs - http://bit.ly/2hH46zZ 'It Was Clearly Intended to Be Funny but Wasn't' - http://theatln.tc/2hGlBQY Locals Were Troubled by Roy Moore’s Interactions with Teen Girls at the Gadsden Mall - http://bit.ly/2hI7lHE Mass Law: Definition of Assault - http://bit.ly/2hIHEqm Mass Law: Definition
- [Civil Politics (11/10/17): Dwight and Donations](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/11/12/civil-politics-11-10-17-dwight-and-donations/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/9debff6d-b601-4e12-8a22-d885a4d35cbd.mp3 Please consider donating to our home, Valley Free Radio! Without VFR Civil Politics wouldn't exist! ValleyFreeRadio.org/Donate Further Reading: Racial Profiling - ACLU - http://bit.ly/2hqwruu Racial Profiling and Terrorism: U.S. - http://n.pr/2hs6w5B Federal agents apprehend immigrant farmworkers, witnesses say - http://bit.ly/2jknyDj Ordinance that would limit surveillance technology in downtown Northampton may get revisions - http://bit.ly/2jg88Qh For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (11/03/17): Round and Roundabout We Go](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/11/05/civil-politics-supplemental-110317-round-and-roundabout-we-go/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/eb5b1e42-ed96-4bed-afb4-88293374677b.mp3 This Civil Politics Supplemental continues our November 3rd, 2017 show Incumbent Questions featuring Northampton Mayor, David Narkewicz. We discuss how roundabouts are a tool to ease traffic concerns and their function in overall city planning. For more Civil Politics visit oiur website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode -
- [Civil Politics (11/3/17): Incumbent Questions](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/11/05/civil-politics-11317-incumbent-questions/) - Our guest tonight was Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz, who is running for reelection. We got ask him about affordable housing, the cameras downtown, and more! We also invited his opponent, John Riley, to appear on Civil Politics. Unfortunately he was not able to appear. https://pinecast.com/listen/afbe2f45-8bac-40a0-811b-372a5fd457ed.mp3 Further Reading: The show featuring the Northampton Chief of Police - http://bit.ly/2AgMX4C Court
- [Civil Politics (10/27/17): Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/10/29/civil-politics-102717-nobody-expects-the-spanish-inquisition/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/7f5c6134-4c53-4085-8e38-4a68300a9db3.mp3 Further Reading: Timeline of Catalonia Events - http://nbcnews.to/2xv16cC Podcast: Revolutions - http://bit.ly/2xtqcZm Population Density of Massachusets by County - http://bit.ly/2xwauwv Massachusetts Could Leave the Eastern Time Zone, Jump an Hour Ahead - http://nbcnews.to/2xuR0IU https://twitter.com/kenklippenstein/status/923730831637610496 For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play,
- [Civil Politics (10/20/17): Civil Tulips](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/10/22/civil-politics-102017-civil-tulips/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/13d7d38e-8afb-4849-b08e-099df2538bf9.mp3 Further Reading: Northampton council takes stand against cameras downtown - http://bit.ly/2yFQrzg Sessions orders Justice Dept. to end forensic science commission, suspend review policy - http://wapo.st/2yH5jxi Restoring First Churches stained glass windows wins support in Northampton - http://bit.ly/2yF4vZW San Juan Mayor: Trump lives in ‘alternative reality world’ - http://bit.ly/2yFA3wD Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority - http://bit.ly/2yDE84p Breaking down the fiscal 2018 budget
- [Civil Politics Supplemental (10/13/17): We've Got Questions, Chief's Got Answers](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/10/15/civil-politics-supplemental-101317-weve-got-questions-chiefs-got-answers/) - You can hear more Civil Politics Supplementals when you sign up for our Patreon! Visit patreon.com/civilpoliticsradio for more info. https://pinecast.com/listen/6daa5dd8-67b2-498b-850d-edffccdabe41.mp3 Chief Jody Kasper was kind enough to stay with us to answer some more questions about how she views police work, how to build trust with the community, and explains what being an "accredited police station" really means.
- [Civil Politics (10/13/17): Chiefly About Northampton Cameras](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/10/15/civil-politics-101317-chiefly-about-northampton-cameras/) - We continue our discussion about cameras in downtown Northampton - and we were happy to welcome the Chief of the Northampton Police Department, Jody Kasper, to provide context and correct information to the debate. https://pinecast.com/listen/07ce7287-39e1-4e59-886f-620d94a96ea4.mp3 Further Reading: Our Guest: Jody Kasper, Northampton's first female police chief, sworn in at Academy of Music Theatre In debate over
- [Civil Politics (10/6/17): Paper Towel Three Pointers](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/10/07/civil-politics-10617-why-didnt-he-use-a-t-shirt-cannon/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/75b34361-f050-41b9-8daf-53d08cdc30ac.mp3 Further Reading: Anders Breivik massacre: Norway’s worst nightmare My Lai Massacre (Wikipedia) Las Vegas gunman may have scouted Boston locations online, including Fenway Las Vegas Shooter’s Father Was a Bank Robber Wanted by the FBI Hitler's Willing Executioners: Ordinary Germans and the Holocaust Puerto Rico: Trump paper towel-throwing 'abominable' Status.PR Puerto Rico governor says
- [Civil Politics (9/29/17): Moore of the Same](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/09/30/civil-politics-radio-92917-moore-of-the-same/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/b6aaf09d-91e6-42a6-916c-75d076161f08.mp3 Further Reading: President Trump keeps blocking people on Twitter. Is that legal? The Lawlessness of Roy Moore Who is Doug Jones, and can he defeat Roy Moore in conservative Alabama? What is the Black Belt and why is it called that? Supreme Court poised to deal a sharp blow to unions for teachers and
- [Civil Politics (9/22/17): Hacknoia](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/09/25/civil-politics-92217-hacknoia/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/2f6dc909-172c-4ec3-b09e-c7aa65a85bc1.mp3 This week we focused mostly on hacking and electronic privacy! For more Civil Politics visit oiur website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, tunein.com) This podcast part of the Planetside Productions Network. Visit Planetside.pro to find other Planetside Podcasts!
- [Civil Politics Short (9/15/17): Resolution Northampton](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/09/15/civil-politics-short-91517-resolution-northampton/) - Just as we ended the show we found out that there was a measure introduced in Northampton opposing the security cameras. We wanted to share our reactions. https://pinecast.com/listen/3eca6c35-2be9-4bd5-9621-ddcddb98c947.mp3 Northampton City Councilors introduce measures opposing security cameras in downtown area For more Civil Politics visit oiur website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss
- [Civil Politics (9/15/17): Camera Shy](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/09/15/civil-politics-91517-camera-shy/) - A heated discussion about the possible cameras in downtown, the surveillance state, with a special listener call in. https://pinecast.com/listen/44cfa950-3f18-4adc-87f3-41636c841ee3.mp3 Further Reading: Video shows Northampton police drag pepper-sprayed demonstrator off steps of City Hall Bail reduced for Eric Matlock, protester pepper sprayed and dragged off Northampton City Hall steps after he blocked entrance Northampton Police to
- [Civil Politics (9/8/17): Dream Big](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/09/10/civil-politics-9817-dream-big/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/190aa893-ed60-4a31-8ae9-3d98737f8f2c.mp3 Further Reading: By signing up on Equifax’s help site, you risk giving up your legal rights Hurricane Irma forecast to strike Florida Keys as Category 5 Hurricane Category Scale How big is Hurricane Irma? Trump sides with Democrats in debt limit, funding, Harvey deal As DACA's fate remains uncertain, those under program build plans
- [Civil Politics (9/1/17): Harvey Danger](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/09/01/civil-references-9117-harvey-danger/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/cd37bc7c-5b22-4596-b62e-283ff24fc6cb.mp3 Further Reading: Where to Donate to Harvey Victims (and How to Avoid Scams) Harvey Feel Like Katrina Déjà Vu? Not So Fast Refineries, chemical plants spewed tons of pollutants when Harvey forced them shut The potential economic costs of Tropical Storm Harvey: Explained The entire city of Beaumont, Texas, has lost access to clean
- [Civil Politics (8/25/17): Staring into the Sun](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/08/27/civil-politics-82517-staring-into-the-sun/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/db34a1b4-528d-4b89-b110-1c46458f0954.mp3 Further Reading: Presidential Address on U.S. Policy in Afghanistan Trump gets it right on Afghanistan and Pakistan MOCHA (Men Of Color Health Awareness) 'Free Speech' counter-protest drew 40,000, Boston police estimate Tensions grow inside ACLU over defending free-speech rights for the far right Amy Schumer clarifies her pay gripe Yes, Donald Trump really did
- [Civil Politics (8/18/17): Protest Etiquette](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/08/19/civil-politics-81817-protest-etiquette/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/f7b9b2e9-9423-434b-834a-d7fb575d0d36.mp3 Further Reading: Charlottesville Timeline: Recounting a day of rage, hate, violence and death Tina Fey SNL Rant on Charlottesville Goes Viral With Shout-Out to Standing Rock Evidence Based Errata (3/03/2017): INTERVIEW WITH PROFESSOR SAM REDMAN Heather Heyer is a civil rights martyr How to Protest Safely and Legally Bannon: The Trump presidency is 'over'
- [Civil Politics (8/11/17): Make America Grape Again](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/08/19/civil-politics-81117-make-america-grape-again/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/aeee6e2d-0b8b-469e-937a-ca8d656e0a95.mp3 Paki joins us again as we talk about about produce!
- [Civil Politics (8/4/17): He Calls the White House a Dump, but Vacations in Jersey...](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/08/07/civil-politics-8417-he-calls-the-white-house-a-dump-but-vacations-in-jersey/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/76f363c0-f9a5-41a8-93b0-7047c2cabe12.mp3 Further Reading: Trump denies he called the White House a 'dump' ‘This deal will make me look terrible’: Full transcripts of Trump’s calls with Mexico and Australia United States Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Newsweek’s stunning portrait of ‘Lazy Boy’ Trump Today, Stand With Bandcamp in Support of Trans Rights Support Civil Politics by
- [Civil References (7/28/17): Will you do the Fandango?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/07/31/civil-references-72817-will-you-do-the-fandango/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/9b6cfb66-3b9a-48e3-964e-0f95270a7169.mp3 Further Reading: Trump names Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly as White House chief of staff, ousting Reince Priebus Top U.S. general says Pentagon will not change policy on transgender troops until White House acts TRUMP WANTS A “TRANSPARENT” BORDER WALL TO PREVENT INJURIES FROM FALLING “SACKS OF DRUGS” Sessions’ New Civil Asset Forfeiture Policy
- [Civil Politics (7/21/17): Pardon Me, Would You Have Any Grey Poupon](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/07/24/civil-politics-72117-pardon-me-would-you-have-any-grey-poupon/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/51dd9567-d22d-4af3-9eb9-142721a145a2.mp3 Further Reading: Can Trump pardon anyone? Himself? Can he fire Mueller? Your questions, answered. John McCain Has Brain Cancer, Senator’s Office Says The Ethical Slut: A Guide to Infinite Sexual Possibilities Battle for the Net Sam Ervin White House press secretary Spicer resigns Why there's a growing rift in GOP over law and order
- [Civil Politics (7/14/17): Bring in Cyber Force](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/07/15/civil-politics-71417-bring-in-cyber-force/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/6c0c6184-6cd0-49e8-b782-6cd57008d7d0.mp3 Further Reading: Hobby Lobby Bought More Smuggled Artifacts Cyber Force (Superhero Team) Historic Day of Action for Net Neutrality breaks Records Free Press - The Fight for Better Media Begins Here Comcast says net neutrality supporters “create hysteria” Battle for the Net
- [Civil Politics (7/7/17): The Camera's Darkly](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/07/08/civil-politics-7717-the-cameras-darkly/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/479a0896-9be2-4a2c-ba72-2ce34dd96ab3.mp3 No #CivilReferences this week... Sorry!!
- [Civil Politics (6/30/17): Trump Might Be Down with the Sickness](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/07/02/civil-politics-63017-down-with-the-sickness/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/c21a49bd-2241-4023-9d04-9dbf1f46e184.mp3 Further Reading: Donald Trump is not well ‘Morning Joe’ Hosts and Trump Bring National Enquirer Into Their Feud Republicans condemn Trump for crude tweets about ‘Morning Joe’ host Late-night hosts on Trump tweets: 'He's not a symptom, he's the disease' In answer to lawsuit, Northampton says Forbes Library should be considered public body for
- [Civil Politics (6/23/17): Baby Elephant Walk](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/06/28/civil-politics-62317-baby-elephant-walk/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/20a9a10a-09b0-4fb1-8e4f-6524a6275dd6.mp3 Further Reading: GOP turnout confounds pollsters in Georgia election Only 58 percent of eligible voters turned out for the Georgia special election 5th Republican senator comes out in opposition to health care bill Pelosi Strikes Back: ‘I Think I’m Worth the Trouble’ Every Insult the Right Uses to Troll Liberals, Explained Every Insult the
- [Civil Politics (6/16/17): Hide and Go Vote](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/06/28/civil-politics-61617-hide-and-go-vote/) - https://pinecast.com/listen/939d2b87-304e-473e-8e22-0f7ccbd67fe4.mp3 Further Reading: Juneteenth History Official Status of Juneteenth The history behind Loving v. Virginia In D.C., Puerto Rico Governor Says ‘People Spoke,’ Pushes for Statehood Warriors and Citizens by Jim Mattis, Kori Schake Trump sells Qatar $12 billion of U.S. weapons days after accusing it of funding terrorism Karen Handel, Jon Ossoff’s Opponent, Re-Affirms Her
- [Civil Politics (6/2/17): Term Limits and Conditions](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/06/03/civil-politics-6217-term-limits-and-conditions/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics2017062/CivilPolitics_2017-06-2.mp3 Tonight we were graced by Paki Weiland from our sister program Occupy the Airwaves (On every sunday morning from 10a-11a!) Further Reading: Bucking Trump, These Cities, States and Companies Commit to Paris Accord Will Trump's Paris agreement exit spur job growth? Why Congress Relies on Lobbyists Instead of Thinking for Itself Senate Dems: Sessions’
- [Civil Politics (5/26/17): Vote Early, Vote Often](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/05/27/civil-politics-52617-vote-early-vote-often/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170526/CivilPolitics_2017-05-26.mp3 We were happy to be joined by Tom Peake from Voter Choice MA, which advocates Ranked Choice Voting. you can find out more about Voter Choice MA at www.voterchoicema.org
- [Civil Politics (5/19/17): Internet No Longer for All](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/05/20/civil-politics-51917-internet-no-longer-for-all/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170526/CivilPolitics_2017-05-19.mp3 Further Reading: Trump Team Knew Flynn Was Under Investigation Before He Came to White House Here’s What Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein Told Congress About Comey Payoffs From Putin to Trump? McCarthy Says No, He Was Just Kidding Israeli Intelligence Furious Over Trump’s Loose Lips FCC Officially Proposes to Eliminate Main Studio Rule for Radio/TV
- [Civil Politics (5/12/17): Wait, the FBI is Now Bastion of Democracy?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/05/16/civil-politics-51217-wait-the-fbi-is-now-bastion-of-democracy/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170512/CivilPolitics_2017-05-12.mp3 Further Reading: Fact Checking Donald Trump’s Interview With NBC’s Lester Holt I’m Sticking with My President by Rick Perlstein Did James Comey Misunderstand the Clinton Email Case? The Right Is Claiming All the Democrats Demanded Comey’s Firing. They Didn’t. Representative Tom MacArthur Town Hall Meeting Easthampton School Committee bans Confederate flag 'at this time'
- [Civil Politics (4/28/17): 100 Days to Leave Your Lover](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/05/16/civil-politics-42817-100-days-to-leave-your-lover/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170428/CivilPolitics_2017-04-28.mp3 Further Reading: The 'First 100 Days' Presidential Benchmark Goes Back To FDR And Napoleon Experts: Long road ahead for Trump offshore drilling order The North Dakota Crude Oil That's Worth Almost Nothing America's government can't be run like a business. That's a feature, not a bug. U.S. Army fudged its accounts by trillions of
- [Civil Politics (4/21/17): Proper Headline: Sexual Predator Fired From High Profile Job, No One Really Cares](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/04/26/civil-politics-42117-proper-headline-sexual-predator-fired-from-high-profile-job-no-one-really-cares/) - https://ia801502.us.archive.org/20/items/CivilPolitics20170421/CivilPolitics_2017-04-21.mp3 Further Reading: Theresa May used bogus arguments to justify election, says Tim Farron Spain won’t block Scottish EU membership Kansas Holds Special Election To Replace CIA Director Mike Pompeo The final tally is in: Cases in Annie Dookhan drug lab scandal set for dismissal, county by county NATIONAL COMMISSION ON FORENSIC SCIENCE Minority votes
- [Civil Politics (4/14/17): They're Dragging Me Off a Jet Plane, Don't Know If I'll Be Back Again](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/04/17/civil-politics-41417-theyre-dragging-me-off-a-jet-plane-dont-know-if-ill-be-back-again/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170414/CivilPolitics_2017-04-14.mp3 Further Reading: Outrage heats up in China as people call for boycott of United Airlines United Airlines Debacle: 11 Things That Can Get You Kicked Off A US Plane Briarwood Presbyterian Church asks for its own police department China says North Korea tension has to be stopped from reaching 'irreversible' stage Bannon and Kushner
- [Civil Politics (4/7/17): Don't Call It an Air Strike](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/04/09/civil-politics-4717-its-not-called-an-air-strike/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170407/CivilPolitics_2017-04-07.mp3 Further Reading: From the archives: What a sarin gas attack looks like The Grim Logic Behind Syria’s Chemical Weapons Attack Congressional Leaders Urge Trump Administration For Broader Syria Strategy Trump Confident U.S. Military Strike On Syria Wiped Out Russian Scandal Gallup Daily: Trump Job Approval
- [Civil Politics (3/31/17): The Power of ReTrumplicans](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/04/05/civil-politics-33117-the-power-of-retrumplicans/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170331/CivilPolitics_2017-03-31.mp3 Further Reading: 2 White House Officials Helped Give Nunes Intelligence Reports Russian billionaire willing to testify to Congress about relationship with former Trump aide The Republican Majority in Congress Is an Illusion Trump coal order won't prompt Indiana power plant restart Follow the money and the trail of 'dead Russians,' expert urges senators Flint
- [Civil Politics (3/24/17): Itemized Government](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/04/05/civil-politics-32417-itemized-government/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170324/CivilPolitics_2017-03-24.mp3 Stefan takes the board this week, and things don't get set on fire! Not much anyway!
- [Civil Politics (3/17/17): C'mon Baby Tapp My Wire](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/03/18/civil-politics-31717-cmon-baby-tapp-my-wire/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170317/CivilPolitics_2017-03-17.mp3 Further Reading: Trump tells Merkel: 'At least we have something in common' in nod to wiretap claim Is your TV watching you? Latest models raise concerns House Freedom Caucus Member Responds To White House Budget Proposal East Hartford Police ID Woman Who Died, Leaving Toddler Alone
- [Civil Politics (3/10/17): Quote Healthcare Unquote](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/03/11/civil-politics-31017-quote-healthcare-unquote/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170317/CivilPolitics_2017-03-10.mp3 Further References: Sessions asks 46 Obama-era U.S. attorneys to resign In A Crucial Election Year, Worries Grow In Germany About Fake News Ben Carson compares slavery to immigration to America Men Without Work: America’s Invisible Crisis A Current Glance at Women in the Law January 2017 Does The GOP Health Care Bill Have A
- [Civil Politics (3/3/17): A Bad Sessions](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/03/03/civil-politics-3317-a-bad-sessions/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170303/CivilPolitics_2017-03-03.mp3 Flynn, Sessions, a Constitutional Convention and more!
- [Civil Politics (2/24/17): Political Shibboleths](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/02/25/civil-politics-22417-political-shibboleths/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170224/CivilPolitics_2017-02-24.mp3 Further Reading: ‘Pro-Trump’ Russian Flags Confiscated at CPAC Is Donald Trump a conservative? We asked the CPAC faithful Bye-bye, blue dog “Democrats”: What the end of conservative Dems means for America Will anti-Trump backlash let Democrats win the Georgia special election to replace Tom Price? White evangelicals voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump, exit polls
- [Civil Politics (2/10/17): You Can't Make This Stuff Up](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/02/12/civil-politics-21017-you-cant-make-this-stuff-up/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170210/CivilPolitics_2017-02-10.mp3
- [Civil Politics (2/3/17): I'll Place a Call Around the World](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/02/04/civil-politics-2317-ill-place-a-call-around-the-world/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170203/CivilPolitics_2017-02-03.mp3 Operator get me Bejing-jing-jing-jing Further Reading: Schwarzenegger to Trump: ‘Why Don’t We Switch Jobs?’ White House investigates leaks of Trump calls to Australia, Mexico Trump’s Granddaughter, 5, Sings in Chinese, and China Swoons Warriors and Citizens: American Views of Our Military by Jim Mattis, Kori Schake US judge blocks deportations under Trump's Muslim ban
- [Civil Politics (1/27/17): The Bullsh*t Must Flow](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/02/02/civil-politics-12717-the-bullsht-must-flow/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170127/CivilPolitics_2017-01-27.mp3 Further Reading: Sean Spicer wrongly uses Pew study to bolster claim that non-citizens vote in large numbers Should the U.S. have kept Iraq's oil, as Donald Trump argues? Trump says he wants Supreme Court nominee ‘who’s going to get approved’ Why Trump’s ‘Big Border Tax’ Gets Taken Seriously: QuickTake Q&A On Bullshit by Harry
- [Civil Politics (1/20/16): A New Era](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/01/25/civil-politics-12016-a-new-era/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170120b/CivilPolitics_2017-01-20b.mp3 Further Reading: Connecticut GOP Politician Arrested After Pinching Woman’s Genitals NAACP OUTRAGED BY RELEASE OF WOMAN WHO SHOT 15 YEAR-OLD TEEN Clip of the Inaugural Dozens Arrested in Anti-Trump Protests Around Inauguration A most dreadful inaugural address - Civil Politics Trusted News Sources
- [Civil Politics Special: Why?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/01/25/civil-politics-special-why/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170120a/CivilPolitics_2017-01-20a.mp3 Why do we do this show? What is to be gained? How does this contribute to our political discourse? In a special episode of Civil Politics, we present our thesis statement for the coming year and the upcoming presidency.
- [Civil Politics (1/13/17): One Week Left](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/01/25/civil-politics-11317-one-week-left/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170113/CivilPolitics_2017-01-13.mp3 Further Reading: Here Is When Each Generation Begins and Ends, According to Facts President Barack Obama Honors Joe Biden With Surprise Medal of Freedom Jon Burge, ex-Chicago cop who ran torture ring, released from prison US Sen. Elizabeth Warren blasts Jeff Sessions, Donald Trump's pick for attorney general Trump Press Conference: World Reaction to
- [Columnist Susan Timberlake: Seeking Smarter, More Effective Government](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/01/13/columnist-susan-timberlake-seeking-smarter-more-effective-government/) - Originally published in the Daily Hampshire Gazzette. Support local news! I read with great interest the column by Clare Higgins “Reflections on Obama Presidency” (Weekend Gazette, Dec. 31-Jan. 1). She is an accomplished politician and executive. More importantly, she actually knows how to use power and get things done. She is one of my favorite
- [Civil Politics (1/6/16): Her Majesty's Civil Podcast](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/01/07/civil-politics-1616-her-majestys-civil-podcast/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20170106/CivilPolitics_2017-01-06.mp3 Further Reading: Duties, Rights And Powers Of H.M. The Queen Donald Trump Secures Electoral College Win, With Few Surprises Fort Lauderdale airport shooting: Five people shot dead by Florida gunman Putin Ordered ‘Influence Campaign’ Aimed at U.S. Election, Report Says House renews focus on curbing government regulations Warren announces she’s running for re-election Barack
- [Civil Politics (12/30/16): All Language is Political](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2017/01/06/civil-politics-123016-all-language-is-political/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20161216/CivilPolitics_2016-12-30.mp3 Further Reading: Donald Trump Says Hillary Clinton Doesn’t Have ‘a Presidential Look’ Nation's First Known Intersex Birth Certificate Issued in NYC At Pearl Harbor, Obama And Japan's Leader Tout Reconciliation Kerry Rebukes Israel, Calling Settlements a Threat to Peace New theory of gravity might explain dark matter
- [Civil Politics (12/16/16): Electoral Collage](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/12/17/civil-politics-121616-electoral-collage/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20161216/CivilPolitics_2016-12-16.mp3 Further Reading: Chinese warship seizes US underwater drone in international waters Vladimir Putin: The rebuilding of ‘Soviet’ Russia Lights Out: A Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath India's Big Battle: Development Vs. Pollution Multiculturalism in Contemporary India How ‘faithless electors’ are messing with our electoral maps, explained Popular Vote and the Electoral College
- [Everyone says Donald Trump will be the next president, but he hasn’t won anything yet.](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/12/16/everyone-says-donald-trump-will-be-the-next-president-but-he-hasnt-won-anything-yet/) - Here’s the thing: on November 8, about 130 million Americans cast a vote for who we wanted to be president for the next four years. Except, really, we didn’t. What happened was that we went behind the curtain in the booth and there on the ballot it listed candidates for President and Vice President: Donald
- [Civil Politics (12/9/16): How Not to Build a Cabinet](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/12/10/civil-politics-12916-how-not-to-build-a-cabinet/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20161216/CivilPolitics_2016-12-09.mp3 Futher Reading: Issues Where Trump’s Cabinet Picks and Most Americans Differ South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President Park Geun-hye Donald Trump's personal phone could be a major security risk, experts warn Trump gets one presidential intelligence briefing a week: sources Obama Must Save the Courts to Save America From Trump Columbia University Grad Students
- [Civil Politics (12/2/16)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/12/03/civil-politics-12216/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20161216/CivilPolitics_2016-12-02.mp3 No notes for this show...
- [Civil Politics (11/18/16): Yes... Let the Hate Flow Through you...](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/11/26/civil-politics-111816-yes-let-the-hate-flow-through-you/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20161118/CivilPolitics_2016-11-18.mp3 Further Reading: 2016 National Popular Vote Tracker Following Hate Crimes And Trump's Election, Muslims Remain Resilient Japanese American internment is ‘precedent’ for national Muslim registry, prominent Trump backer says Why I voted for Trump (Readers of the Washington Post) Michelle Obama 'ape in heels' post causes outrage Most of arrested Portland protesters are from
- [Civil Politics: The David King Report (11/04/16)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/11/05/civil-politics-the-david-king-report-110416/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20161104/CivilPolitics-DKR_2016-11-4.mp3 An interesting look inside the temporary headquarters of the Democratic National Committee. David King is a lawyer from Western Massachusetts who submits reports from the front lines of the continuing fight for civil liberties and voting rights. His reports are his own opinion, and do not represent those of the Victory Council or the Hillary
- [Civil Politics (11/4/16): We Need Someone to Play Chariots of Fire](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/11/05/civil-politics-11416-we-need-someone-to-play-chariots-of-fire/) - Its the FINAL COUNTDOWN (thank god) https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20161104/CivilPolitics_2016-11-04.mp3 Further Reading: Is Vote-Swapping Legal? Fox News apologizes for falsely reporting that Clinton faces indictment Why the GOP Isn’t as Pro-Life as You Think How Marco Rubio is quietly killing Obamacare U.S. economy added 161,000 jobs in October as unemployment rate dipped to 4.9 percent Obama’s Numbers (January
- [Civil Politics (10/29/2016): Bundy's Last(ish?) Stand](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/10/29/civil-politics-10292016-bundys-lastish-stand/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20161028/CivilPolitics_2016-10-28.mp3 Remember you can listen to all of David King's Reports by clicking the link at the top of the page! Further Reading: Jury acquits Ammon Bundy, six others for standoff at Oregon wildlife refuge Emails related to Clinton case were found during investigation of Anthony Weiner Kelly's Clash With Gingrich On Fox Reveals Rifts
- [Civil Politics: The David King Report (10/28/2016)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/10/29/civil-politics-the-david-king-report-10282016/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20161028/CivilPolitics-DKR_2016-10-28.mp3 This week the Report focuses on what might happen if Trump doesn't concede the election. David King is a lawyer from Western Massachusetts who submits reports from the front lines of the continuing fight for civil liberties and voting rights. His reports are his own opinion, and do not represent those of the Victory Council
- [Civil Politics: The David King Report (10/21/16)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/10/28/civil-politics-the-david-king-report-102116/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20161021/CivilPolitics-DKR_2016-10-21.mp3 Our roving legal and political anylist David King files his first report from Columbus, OH. David King is a lawyer from Western Massachusetts who submits reports from the front lines of the continuing fight for civil liberties and voting rights. His reports are his own opinion, and do not represent those of the Victory Council
- [Civil Politics (10/21/16): Such a Nasty Broadcast](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/10/25/civil-politics-102116-such-a-nasty-broadcast/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20161021/CivilPolitics_2016-10-21.mp3 Tonight we have two special surprises! John Sheirer is our guest AND we have a special report from contributor David King. You'll be able to listen to his previous pieces soon! Further Reading: This Is Why Half the Internet Shut Down Today Trouble In Paradise? Ailes And Trump Reportedly No Longer Speaking ‘Nasty Woman’
- [Question #2 is All Wet](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/10/16/question-2-is-all-wet/) - This is an opinion piece by Janra, the Engineer of Civil Politics So I've been thinking about this charter school question for a minute, and here's an analogy that might work: water. For a long time we had just municipal water, the stuff that came out of the tap. We put public money into it
- [Civil Politics (10/14/16): Looming over the Horizon](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/10/15/civil-politics-101416-looming-over-the-horizon/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20161014/CivilPolitics_2016-10-14.mp3 Further Reading: Donald Trump ‘just came strolling’ into dressing rooms, pageant contestants allege Presidential election decided in the House, 1825 Hillary Clinton’s Commitment: Universal, Quality, Affordable Health Care for Everyone in America The paradox of Colombia’s peace deal for FARC The Florida Election Recount, 2000 THE 2000 ELECTIONS: THE PALM BEACH BALLOT; Florida Democrats
- [Civil Politics (10/07/16): I Guess That Was a Debate?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/10/09/civil-politics-100716-i-guess-that-was-a-debate/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20151007/CivilPolitics_2015-10-07.mp3 Further Reading: Florida Gov. Rick Scott Under Fire for Voter Registration Decision Where Clinton Is Setting Up Field Offices — And Where Trump Isn’t Every Time Mike Pence Lied About Trump at the VP Debate (Video) Harvard Dining Hall Workers Go On Strike Over Health Care, Wages How to Become a Poll Worker Trump recorded
- [Civil Politics (9/30/16): The One Sided Debate](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/10/02/civil-politics-93016-the-one-sided-debate/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics2016930/CivilPolitics_2016-9-30.mp3 The engineer is back with a new studio recording! Futher Reading: Trump On 3 AM Tweets: At Least 'I Will Be There, Awake, To Answer The Call!' Hillary Clinton laid a surprisingly intricate trap for Donald Trump, and he blundered into it Has Hillary Clinton Done Enough To Reach Out To Black Voters? Clinton
- [Civil Politics (9/23/16): Stefan's Show Pt 2](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/09/24/civil-politics-92316-stefans-show-pt-2/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics2016923/CivilPolitics_2016-9-23.mp3 Our second show with stefan manning the board... can he deliver??
- [Civil Politics (9/16/16): Stefan's Show Pt 1](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/09/17/civil-politics-91616-stefans-show-pt-1/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics2016923/CivilPolitics_2016-9-16.mp3 The engineer was away for a couple weeks, so stefan ran the show. lets see how he did...
- [Civil Politics (9/9/16): Is Aleppo a Dog Food?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/09/12/civil-politics-9916-is-aleppo-a-dog-food/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics2016909/CivilPolitics_2016-9-09.mp3 Further Reading: Obama administration orders ND pipeline construction to stop National Guard put on alert as protesters await decision on North Dakota pipeline Joint Statement from the Department of Justice, the Department of the Army and the Department of the Interior Regarding Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Gary Johnson
- [Civil Politics (8/26/16): What Do You Have to Lose?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/09/06/civil-politics-82616-what-do-you-have-to-lose/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics2016826/CivilPolitics_2016-8-26.mp3 Further Reading: Trump's Racial Discrimination Problem New Trump Campaign Exec Seems to Have Committed Voter Fraud by Registering Illegally in Florida Trump says he'll return donation from 'determined white separatist' Trump is Already Inspiring Supporters to Use Disturbing Voter Intimidation Tactics Dispelling The Myth Of A Classless Society In 'White Trash' Jeb Bush's son
- [Civil Politics (8/19/16): Questioning Ballot Questions](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/08/23/civil-politics-81916-questioning-ballot-questions/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics2016819/CivilPolitics_2016-8-19.mp3 An animated discussion on the Massachusetts Ballot Questions Further Reading Hadley police officer David Isakson announces bid for Hampshire County sheriff Private Jails in the United States Massachusetts Authorization of a Second Slots Location, Question 1 (2016) Massachusetts Authorization of Additional Charter Schools and Charter School Expansion, Question 2 (2016) Massachusetts Minimum Size Requirements
- [Civil Politics (8/12/16): No Sound Guy](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/08/14/civil-politics-81216-no-sound-guy/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics2016819/CivilPolitics_2016-8-12.mp3 Stefan mans the board.
- [Civil Politics (8/5/16): The Beginnings of an Exodus](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/08/14/civil-politics-8516-the-beginnings-of-an-exodus/) - A recording snafu once more... Further Reading US sent plane with $400 million in cash to Iran Facts And Fictions Behind The Pending Impeachment Of Brazil's President Dilma New trials possible for those convicted in Dookhan drug cases Overworked And Underfunded, Mo. Public Defender Office Assigns Case — To The Governor Nixon says public defender
- [Civil Politics (7/29/16): Democratic National Confusion](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/07/31/civil-politics-72916-democratic-national-confusion/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics2016819/CivilPolitics_2016-7-29.mp3 Further Reading: Schuette: State workers’ arrogance led to Flint charges 2015 Gold King Mine waste water spill PHOTOS: Northampton’s Pulaski Park is reborn Moderators banned 2,200 accounts during Donald Trump's AMA Democrats at the DNC were divided on last week's email hack Democratic emails: All about the hack, the leak, the discord Stephanie Rawlings-Blake:
- [Civil Politics (7/22/16): Turkey in Peril](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/07/22/civil-politics-72216-turkey-in-peril/) - Unfortunately we lost the recording for this episode... but here are the links for your reading pleasure. Further Reading: Turkey coup attempt: State of emergency announced The Turkish president wants Washington to send 75-year-old Fethullah Gulen back home to face trial Syrian children hold Pokemon pictures in the hope people will find them and save
- [Civil Politics (7/15/16): Pence, I Choose You!](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/07/16/civil-politics-71516-pence-i-choose-you/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics2016715/CivilPolitics_2016-7-15.mp3 In our first half we speak about Turkey, Trump's pick for VP, and of course Sanders endorsing Clinton. In our second half we discuss the shootings of black men and police officers that occured during our break. Further Reading: Bernie Sanders Endorses Hillary Clinton, Hoping to Unify Democrats Emails show NSA rejected Hillary Clinton's
- [Civil Politics (7/1/16): SCOTUS is Taking Names...](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/07/12/civil-politics-7116-scotus-is-taking-names/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics2016701/CivilPolitics_2016-7-01.mp3 Further Reading: How Brexit vote broke down: A visual guide to Thursday’s EU referendum A Vote for Self-Government Brexit: Spain and France oppose Scotland EU talks Boris Johnson rules himself out of Conservative leader race Michael Gove v Boris Johnson: the key players Tracking Dollar vs Pound Scotus Blog Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt
- [Civil Politics (6/24/16): [Witty Title About Brexit Here]](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/07/01/civil-politics-62416-witty-title-about-brext-here/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20160624/CivilPolitics_2016-06-24.mp3 The Brexit has dominated the news, and of course we have strong opinions about it. Further Reading: Brexit: Nicola Sturgeon says second Scottish independence vote 'highly likely' Spain says 'closer to' controlling Gibraltar after Brexit vote Brexit: David Cameron to quit after UK votes to leave EU Is the EU referendum legally binding? Would
- [Civil Politics (6/17/16): Whats the Matter With Kansas?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/06/24/civil-politics-61716-whats-the-matter-with-kansas/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics2016617/CivilPolitics_2016-6-17.mp3 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU'RE ON A NO-FLY LIST Some With Histories of Mental Illness Petition to Get Their Gun Rights Back British lawmaker shot dead, EU referendum campaigns suspended A background guide to “Brexit” from the European Union The (((echo))), explained What's the Matter with Kansas?: How Conservatives
- [Civil Politics (6/10/16): Brock (the Mocked) Turner](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/06/24/civil-politics-61016/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics2016610/CivilPolitics_2016-6-10.mp3 Our first half is dominated by the case of convicted rapist Brock Turner, and rape culture in general. Our second half is focused, of course, on the primaries. Outrage over 6-month sentence for Brock Turner in Stanford rape case Rapist Brock Turner gets lifetime ban from Team USA swimming Recall Effort Launched Against Judge
- [Civil Politics (6/3/16): Common Sense](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/06/08/civil-politics-6316-common-sense/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics201663/CivilPolitics_2016-6-3.mp3 We are joined tonight by author John Sheirer. Find him at realamericanliberal.blogspot.com. Further Reading: Why Trump Called A Press Conference To Bash The Press Bill Kristol is (almost) always wrong: How the pundit catastrophically undermined his excellent Donald Trump argument The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap (Spring 2016) Prince, Fentanyl And The Opioid Epidemic
- [Civil Politics (5/23/16): Sanders vs Trump??](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/06/08/civil-politics-52316-sanders-vs-trump/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics2016527/CivilPolitics_2016-5-27.mp3 Not many notes for this show, as our producer was somehow put in the moderators chair. Hope you enjoy! Further Reading (Supplied by Sue!) Trump Sanders debate might signal just how much the big parties that govern America have lost control of the presidential nomination.... Christian Science Monitor http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/Decoder/2016/0527/More-reasons-Trump-Sanders-debate-might-blow-up-politics-as-we-know-it Bernie Sanders questioned
- [Civil Politics (5/20/16): Who is Liable for This?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/05/24/civil-politics-52016-who-is-liable-for-this/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics2016520/CivilPolitics_2016-5-20.mp3 The primary season is almost over. Almost. Please be over soon. We still have a lot to say about the primary process, and in the second half we talk about campaign finance and a suit against cinemark. Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld confirmed as Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson’s VP The Republican Party Is Shattering Reince
- [Civil Politics (5/13/16): Everybody Tolerates Trump](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/05/19/civil-politics-51316-everybody-tolerates-trump/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics2016513/CivilPolitics_2016-5-13.mp3 Its been two weeks since our last show, and good golly things have gone down. Get ready for an animated and dense conversation with Sue, Stefan, and Mike. Further Reading: General Election: Trump vs. Clinton Mitch McConnell issues tepid endorsement of Donald Trump Is Donald Trump self-funding his campaign? Sort of Does Clinton
- [Civil Politics (4/29/16): Two Parties I Just Adore](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/05/09/civil-politics-42916-two-parties-i-just-adore/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics2016429/Civilpolitics_2016-4-29.mp3 Trump and Clinton sweep through the most recent primaries, and we again go to what that means, why do we vote like this, and where do we go from here? Further Reading: Trump's Favorable/Unfavorable Satanists are furious that Boehner compared Ted Cruz to the Dark Lord Donald Trump Climbs Wall To Avoid Protests At
- [Civil Politics (4/22/2016): In a New York Minute](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/05/09/civil-politics-4222016-in-a-new-york-minute/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics2016422/Civilpolitics_2016-4-22.mp3 New York's primary and the future schedule kicks off our first half. Then we touch on how former felons get voting rights back in Virginia. In the second half of the show we start off on the Uber lawsuit and settlement, and move on to how surge pricing can affect the public. Further Reading: It’s
- [Civil Politics (4/15/16): Delegate Math](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/04/17/civil-politics-41516-delegate-math/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics2016415/Civilpolitics_2016-4-15.mp3 Starting off we talk about how the GOP Convention could work... and not work. Or work in weird ways. In the second half its all about the Democratic Debate on 4/14. Further Reading (wow a lot!): Looks Like New York Republicans Haven’t Forgotten About Ted Cruz’s “Values” Dig GOP's convention Rules 37 and 38 GOP
- [Civil Politics (4/8/16):The Panama Conundrum](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/04/10/civil-politics-4816the-panama-conundrum/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics2016408/Civilpolitics_2016-4-08.mp3 Tonight we start off speaking about the release of the Panama Papers, and return to speaking about the ongoing primaries. In the second half we continue with the primary process, and end speaking on the "bathroom bills" being approved in various states. Further Reading: The Panama Papers: Here’s What We Know Britain’s Prime Minister David
- [Civil Politics (4/1/2016): The Soul of the Parties](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/04/02/civil-politics-412016-the-soul-of-the-parties/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics2016401/Civilpolitics_2016-4-01.mp3 The conversation revolves around the heart of the political parties in the united states, and how the climate this year might drastically change them. Further Reading: How much money is behind each campaign? How the GOP creates its convention rules We Expect Women to Have Impostor Syndrome. That’s Why We Can’t Handle Hillary
- [Civil Politics (3/25/16): Primary Colors](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/04/02/civil-politics-32516-primary-colors/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics2016325/Civilpolitics_2016-3-25.mp3 Trump and Cruz are splitting the primaries, and this is forcing the GOP to look at itself and ask "who are we" and "what do we want?" The discussion moves to a new law limiting opioids - is that right? is it worrying that the state is setting rules for medical decisions? The
- [Civil Politics (3/18/16): Rage Because of the Machine](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/04/02/civil-politics-31816-rage-because-of-the-machine/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics2016318/Civilpolitics_2016-3-18.mp3 We learn about anger, and how it has permeated our political process.
- [The tolerance club](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/03/26/the-tolerance-club/) - One of the central values behind Civil Politics is tolerance, the idea that we can disagree without being disagreeable. We hope that plays out on the show every week, but the concept extends far beyond a few conversations. Tolerance is about our ability to share the planet with the billions of others who also live
- [Civil Politics (3/11/16): Armed Education](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/03/12/civil-politics-31116-armed-education/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics2016311/Civilpolitics_2016-3-11.mp3 Stefan hops into the moderator chair this week! (for half the show at least!) We begin reviewing the votes of the last week. The two important topics we cover are violence at Trump rallies against Muslims and people of color, and in the second half we focus on how states are starting to allow guns
- [Civil Politics (3/04/16): A Donnybrook of a Debate](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/03/11/civil-politics-30416-a-donnybrook-of-a-debate/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics2016304/Civilpolitics_2016-3-04.mp3 The rebublican debate and the actions of the candidates take center stage in our discussion
- [Civil Politics (2/26/16): The Model of a Modern Major Primary](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/03/11/civil-politics-22616-the-model-of-a-modern-major-primary/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics2016226/Civilpolitics_2016-2-26.mp3 Topics covered tonight: the first half includes the benefits of the Primary vs. the Caucus model of election and how the parties will act in the upcoming SCOTUS nomination. During the second half we spend time Further Reading: A strange but accurate predictor of whether someone supports Donald Trump Supreme Court Won’t Intervene in North
- [Civil Politics (2/19/16): Supreme Conflicts](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/02/25/civil-politics-21916-supreme-conflicts/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics2016219/Civilpolitics_2016-2-19.mp3 A very special episode! We are pleased to welcome guest Mayor David Narkewicz to our panel. In the first half we speak, of course, on Justice Antonin Scalia's passing, and how this will effect the Supreme Court and the presidential race. Who will be nominated? We also discuss local politics, including the election for
- [Civil Politics (2/12/16): Only 12 People](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/02/14/civil-politics-21216-only-12-people/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics2016212/Civilpolitics_2016-2-12.mp3 The NH Primary and the Democratic dominates the conversation, and how this affects the candidates going into South Carolina. Further Reading: CNNPolitics - What is a 'brokered convention'? Here is a (kind of) simple explanation Wikipedia - Brianna Wu The Trial of Henry Kissinger by Christopher Hitchens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruWSO6vYKXQ
- [Civil Politics (2/5/16): Iowa Couscous](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/02/09/civil-politics-2516-iowa-couscous/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics2016205/Civilpolitics_2016-2-05.mp3 We finally have an actual vote to talk about! The Iowa Caucus dominates our discussion. In the first half we talk about the Republican results, and then we move on to the Democratic side and focus on voting rights. At the end we touch on the scandal involving Toyota using race as a reason
- [Civil Politics (1/29/15): No Matter What the Evidence...](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/01/31/civil-politics-12915-no-matter-what-the-evidence/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics2016129/Civilpolitics_2016-1-29.mp3 The show kicks off with a spirited debate over who will drop out first and why people in fact run and remain running for the high office. In the second half we speak about how we use our water, who can and can't use it, and why we can't use it in certain ways.
- [Civil Politics (1/22/16): Flint's Follies](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/01/29/civil-politics-12216-flints-follies/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics2016122/Civilpolitics_2016-1-22.mp3 The panel discusses the water crisis in Flint, MI, and the panelists reflect on the politics of good governance. Also, we review the ongoing standoff in rural Oregon, the most recent Democratic debate, and Election 2016 as the primaries draw nearer.
- [Civil Politics (1/15/16): Poison, Poison, Everywhere, and All That We Can Drink](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/01/21/civil-politics-11516-poison-poison-everywhere-and-all-that-we-can-drink/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics2016115/Civilpolitics_2016-1-15.mp3 In the first half of tonight's show we talk about the State of the Union and the Republican debate with a focus on Obama's legacy. In the second half we dive into the situation in Flint, Michigan. Further Reading: Opinion: Were US sailors 'spoofed' into Iranian waters? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA53UEr2vaQ
- [Civil Politics (1/8/16): Year in Review II: International Boogaloo](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/01/10/civil-politics-1816-year-in-review-ii-international-boogaloo/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics2016108/Civilpolitics_2016-1-08.mp3 The Panel takes stock of the refugee crisis, Russia's bellicosity, climate change's advancing pace, and the spiraling effects of American foreign policy on the Middle East, among other world events.
- [Civil Politics (1/1/16): Our Dangerous Year](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2016/01/03/civil-politics-1116-our-dangerous-year/) - https://archive.org/download/CivilPolitics20150101/CivilPolitics_2015-01-01.mp3 We review our year in news and politics, and speak about how this will affect the next year. Further Reading: Number Of Police Officers Killed By Gunfire Fell 14 Percent In 2015, Study "In Self-Defense". 1876 editorial cartoon by A. B. Frost. Depicts a caricatured former Confederates in the U.S. South with a
- [Civil Politics (12/18/15): The George Awakens](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/12/19/civil-politics-121815-the-george-awakens/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics20151218/Civilpolitics_2015-12-18.mp3 On this episode of Civil Politics, the panel welcomes George Claxton back from his hiatus, and we come to terms with a year of unprecedented gun violence in the United States. Also, in the aftermath of the latest GOP debate in Nevada, we once again discuss the presidential primary races and try to guess where
- [Civil Politics (12/11/2015): The Weasels Have Taken Over Toad Hall](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/12/15/civil-politics-12112015-the-weasels-have-taken-over-toad-hall/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics20151211/Civilpolitics_2015-12-11.mp3 Gun control, Islam, immigration, and what would happen at the GOP convention if Donald Trump accrues enough votes. The second half is dominated by a conversation about gun control and different definitions of conservatism. Further Reading: Real Clear Politics Early Primary Polls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2DgwPG7mAA
- [Civil Politics (12/4/15): It Needs to Stop](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/12/08/civil-politics-12415-it-needs-to-stop/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics20151204/Civilpolitics_2015-12-04.mp3 We open with speaking shootings. California, Colorado, and others - and the fact that we need to say "and others" to clarify the topic is a particular point of frustration. We then pivot to celebrating women being allowed to serve in any and all aspects of our military, and the 2016 Presidential Race. Further Reading: Greenfield police
- [Civil Politics (11/20/2015): The Dire Reality of Refugees and Paris](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/11/22/civil-politics-11202015-the-dire-reality-of-refugees-and-paris/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics20151120_201511/Civilpolitics_2015-11-20.mp3 We speak about the attacks on Paris and its ramifications; how we approach refugees while considering our safety, why there is a debate over how and who we allow to come to the US, the opinions of our presidential candidates, and what being a refugee or immigrant means. In the second half of the
- [Civil Politics (11/13/15): The Democratic Process Through Eductaion](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/11/13/civil-politics-111315-the-democratic-process-through-eductaion/) - https://archive.org/download/Civilpolitics20151109/Civilpolitics_2015-11-09.mp3 We speak about the protests at University of Missouri, the whys of hate speech, TPP and the Republican debate. Please remember that we air on a station completely funded by listener donations. We are currently in our fund drive, and with your support we can keep our lights on, we can replace and upgrade our
- [Civil Politics (11/6/15): Pipeline of Liberalism](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/11/08/civil-politics-11615-pipeline-of-liberalism/) - https://archive.org/download/civilpolitics_2015-11-06/civilpolitics_2015-11-06.mp3 The Panel discusses the Keystone XL Pipeline, and the important results of the 2015 election results. In the second half we expand our focus to speak about liberal vs conservatives and what they look for in government and it's role. Further Reading: Bernie Sanders introduces a bill to legalize marijuana Bipartisan marijuana banking bill in
- [Civil Politics (10/30/15):](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/10/30/civil-politics-103015/) - Unfortunately there was a technical error and we had no recording for this episode A discussion of the SNAP program and healthcare start us off in the first half, moving to Paul Ryan's ascension to Speaker of the House. In the second half we focus on the Republican Debate that was aired on CNBC on
- [Civil Politics (10/23/2015): Horrible Accents on Parade](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/10/24/civil-politics-10232015-horrible-accents-on-parade/) - Canadian politics and the House hearing on Benghazi with Hillary Clinton dominate the conversation tonight.
- [Vote vote vote 2015](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/10/23/vote-vote-vote-2015/) - Election day for 2015 is coming up in 11 days. There aren't any statewide offices or voter initiatives to consider this year, but there are races for school committee, city council, mayor, and other local offices in many communities. Find out what's going on in your town, and get out to vote on Tuesday after
- [Civil Politics (10/16/15): Educational Debates](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/10/16/civil-politics-101615-educational-debates/) - We speak a bit about the changes to the plans of the upcoming casino. The rest of the show is focusing on the democratic debate. The latter half of the show is on plans for free education.
- [Civil Politics (10/09/15): The Education of the Masses](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/10/14/civil-politics-100915-the-education-of-the-masses/) - The Panel (with special guest Stacey of Evidence Based Radio!) has a wide reaching discussion this week, centering on the Speaker of the House and Education initiatives.
- [Civil Politics (10/2/2015): A Face-palm of Humans](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/10/07/civil-politics-1022015-a-face-palm-of-humans/) - The Panel speaks about the shootings in Oregon, and the response from different politicians. We also speak about the House hearing with the president of Planned Parenthood, voting rights, and we try to figure out whats wrong in the world. Further Reading: Graph Presented in Planned Parenthood Hearing - Link Larry Lessig, One Term President -
- [Civil Politics (9/25/15): A Religious Fog](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/09/29/civil-politics-92515-a-religious-fog/) - The Panel discusses the Pope's speech to congress, Boehner's announcement to leave that body, the Volkswagen and Peanut Corp scandal, among other tidbits of news from the past week.
- [Civil Politics (9/18/15): All Inclusive Package](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/09/29/civil-politics-91815-all-inclusive-package/) - The panel speaks on a wide variety of topics, including the republican debate.
- [Civil Politics (9/4/15): Religiosity in Today's World](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/09/05/civil-politics-9415-religiosity-in-todays-world/) - Jeff Stevens, Pastor of Awakening Spirit Christian Church in Northfield, NH, joins the panel as we speak on how religion is affecting our politics and society at large. Further Reading: Pope makes it possible for priests to forgive women who have had an abortion Kim Davis found in contempt, has been jailed Midnight Rising by Tony Horwitz
- [Civil Politcs (8/28/15): Grab Bag of Fun](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/09/01/civil-politcs-82815-grab-bag-of-fun/) - The Panel discusses a wide variety of topics from the past week including the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the recent improvement of women's rights in Saudi Arabia, and the ongoing immigration debate.
- [Civil Politics (8/21/15): Environment in Action](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/09/01/civil-politics-82115-environment-in-action/) - The panel discusses the current policies concerning the environment. Further Reading: Ash Carter Warns on Russia Tidal Power Explaination Vermont Wind Power Increase of Dengue Fever Nestlé's Peter Brabeck: our attitude towards water needs to change Encyclical Letter "Laudato Si" of the Holy Father Francis "The Collapse of Western Civilization, A view from the Future" by
- [Civil Politics (8/14/15): #BlackLivesMatter](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/08/24/civil-politics-81415-blacklivesmatter/) - We begin to speak about Bernie Sanders' rise in popularity, and the democratic candidates. We then talk about the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Other topics: Hillary Clinton and her emails and Marco Rubio and his comments on Planned Parenthood. Further Reading: Dr. King speaking about the "white moderate": http://goo.gl/tMHhZi
- [Civil Politics (8/7/15): Cheaper by the Dozen](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/08/12/civil-politics-8715-cheaper-by-the-dozen/) - The panel discusses the recent Republican Debate on Fox News. .
- [Civil Politics (7/31/15): Psychological Thriller](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/08/02/civil-politics-73115-psychological-thriller/) - The panel speaks about gun violence and control, the possibility of the Eurasian Economic Union as a burgeoning economic force, and the American Psychological Association's ethics investigation of their past approval of torture. Further Reading: Explaination and history of the EEU: https://goo.gl/YCe34R EEU Members: https://goo.gl/UBpc8F Russia, Brazil To Join Chinese-Led Asian Infrastructure Bank: http://goo.gl/QKM9Cu Farmland per person in
- [Civil Politics (7/17/2015): Weaponized Discussion](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/08/02/civil-politics-7172015-weaponized-discussion/) - Stacey of Evidence Based Radio joins the panel to speak about the new discoveries about Pluto, the shooting at the military offices and training facility in Chattanooga, and focusing on gun rights. We then move on to weapons on an international scale.
- [Civil Politics (7/10/15): Security, Cyber and Economic](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/08/02/civil-politics-71015-security-cyber-and-economic/) - Unfortunately there was no recording of this show! If you'd like to hear more about cybersecurity, check out our show from earlier this year The panel speaks on cybersecurity, national and international economics, and updates from South Carolina. Further Reading: The number of federal employees by year since 1962: https://goo.gl/LClIio
- [Civil Politics (7/3/15): Fourth of July Spectacular](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/07/10/civil-politics-7315-fourth-of-july-spectacular/) - We talk about a host of issues, including the burning of predominantly black churches, the presidential run, and the economic issues in Greece.
- [Civil Politics (6/26/15): The Supremes' Summer Concert Series](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/06/30/civil-politics-62615-the-supremes-summer-concert-series/) - Janra the engineer takes over hosting duties, as we speak about the major decisions from the Supreme Court - upholding the ACA (again) and finally making marriage fully legal for all Americans
- [Civil Politics (6/19/15): The Absolute Failure of Dylann Roof](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/06/30/civil-politics-61915-the-absolute-failure-of-dylann-roof/) - Dylann Roof tries to start a race war, and instead draws the ire of the nation. But we speak about the differences in our reactions from both sides. We then pivot to speaking about the Supreme Court decision concerning the state of Texas' ability to not approve a licence plate. Further Reading: SCOTUS Texas Plate
- [Civil Politics (6/12/15): I'd Like Potpourri For $1000 Alex](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/06/13/civil-politics-61215-id-like-popperi-for-1000-alex/) - We have an end of the week round up of a bunch of different topics. Further Reading: Christie's opinions on college debt: http://goo.gl/GMe7N4 For-profit colleges target Veterans: http://goo.gl/J2IGt2 Kenan Davis, inmate at Rikers Island, commits suicide: http://goo.gl/gai1b3 Officer apologies for being overly aggressive at pool party: http://goo.gl/6o5CRi Charges dropped against UVA student who was bloodied during arrest: http://goo.gl/zm4Nzf
- [Civil Politics (6/5/15): The Corrupted and the Damned](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/06/06/civil-politics-6515-the-corrupted-and-the-damned/) - Our news roundup includes the Kurdish elections, and then we move into FIFA and the general sense of corruption in our world. Further Reading: The Race for Whats Left: michaelklare.com/books/the-race-for-whats-left
- [Civil Politics (5/29/15): Take Care of the Canary](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/05/31/civil-politics-52915-take-care-of-the-canary/) - We have a brief news round up, and then the panel converses about climate changes and its effects. Further Reading Coral Bleaching: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/05/150525120430.htm Sudden Antarctic ice loss: 1) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/05/150521143926.htm 2) http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/561962.htm Sixth Extinction: http://www.npr.org/2014/02/12/275885377/in-the-worlds-sixth-extinction-are-humans-the-asteroid Darwin's Frog - Father birthing young from his mouth: http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/weirdest-darwins-frog Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: http://www.animalvegetablemiracle.com
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- [Civil Politics (5/22/15): Morality in Life and Government](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/05/23/civil-politics-52215-morality-in-life-and-government/) - The Panel tackles a lart set of questions this week. What is morality, and how does it pertain to our government? Should we expect the same moral actions from our government as we would from a single person? Further Reading: Kohlberg' Theory of Moral Development: http://goo.gl/bjEfva Harvard Extension School: http://goo.gl/WRHCsi
- [Civil Politics (5/15/15): History Informs Our Present](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/05/16/civil-politics-51515-history-informs-our-present/) - We discuss how our history is used and misused in politics today. Stacey from Evidence Based Radio guest stars on the panel. Further Reading: The Verona Project: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venona_project The Jefferson Bible: http://goo.gl/lwPBiL
- [Civil Politics (5/8/15): Too Much News to Fit Into One Title](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/05/08/civil-politics-5815-too-much-news-to-fit-into-one-title/) - The panel discusses the English Election, the shooting in Garland, TX, and much much more.
- [Civil Politics (5/1/15): The State of Law Enforcement](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/05/08/civil-politics-5115-the-state-of-law-enforcement/) - With the protests and subsequent rioting happening in Baltimore after the death of Freddie Gray, we cover the state of law enforcement - what is right, what is wrong, and what can be changed.
- [Civil Politics (4/24/15): Flip it and Reverse It](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/05/08/civil-politics-42415-flip-it-and-reverse-it/) - We ask the panel, "What would get you to vote for the opposing party?"
- [Civil Politics (4/17/15): Pledge Drive and Mary Jane](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/04/17/civil-politics-41715-pledge-drive-and-mary-jane/) - We ask for your support at Valley Free Radio, and discuss the legality and uses of marijuana. If you would like to support VFR visit valleyfreeradio.org/donate Further reading from this episode:
- [Civil Politics (4/10/15): Having and Experiencing Privilege (Part 2 in a series)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/04/10/civil-politics-41015-having-and-experiencing-privilege-part-2-in-a-series/) - We focus on the different types of privilege in terms of gender with a visiting expert Tobias K. Davis, a Trans-activist and Playwright. To learn more about Tobias Davis: tobiaskdavis.com Further reading from this show: More on the Steubenville rape case: http://goo.gl/kbmyUu Consent: Not actually that complicated (think of consent as serving tea): http://goo.gl/2OyXHE
- [Civil Politics (4/3/15): Terrorism on the March](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/04/04/civil-politics-4315-terrorism-on-the-march/) - Terrorism is again in the news around the world. We speak again about these new tactics and the effects of terrorism around the world and at home. Further Reading: The attempted coup d'état in 1934 : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_Plot A Long Way Gone: Life of a Boy Soldier: http://www.amazon.com/Long-Way-Gone-Memoirs-Soldier/dp/0374531269
- [Civil Politics (3/27/15): What Is Our Role?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/04/04/civil-politics-32715-what-is-our-role/) - Mike, Sue, and Stefan discuss what role the US should play in international affairs.
- [Civil Politics (3/20/15): Our Foreign Friends](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/04/04/civil-politics-32015-our-foreign-friends/) - We return to speaking about foreign policy and politics. As mentioned on this episode: A list of the 47 Senators who signed the letter to Iran: http://goo.gl/2u0J5m President sends message to Iran: http://goo.gl/jLePJG Israelis want an investigation of US funds in election: http://goo.gl/Y2YK7V
- [Civil Politics (3/13/15): Legal Justice Warriors](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/04/04/civil-politics-31315-legal-justice-warriors/) - The Panel discusses how the legal system can work for (or against) our citizenry.
- [Civil Politics (3/6/15): Conflicts, National and Local](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/03/08/civil-politics-3615-conflicts-national-and-local/) - The panel discusses the Israeli Prime Minister's speech to the joint session of congress, and then the systemic racism that pervades the Ferguson Police Department. Further Reading: Slate article about Netanyahu's speech: http://goo.gl/ih86hO Eric Holder speaking about the DOJ report about the Ferguson Dept: http://goo.gl/3n5Prj I Was Alabama’s Top Judge. I’m Ashamed by What I Had to Do
- [Civil Politics (2/27/15): Playing Furloughs and Funding with DHS](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/03/03/civil-politics-22715-playing-furloughs-and-funding-with-dhs/) - We speak about the DHS funding bill, governmental structure, budgets, and even some local politics! Mentioned on this show: The influence of the Iroquois on our govt is still under debate: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroquois#Influence_on_the_United_States
- [Civil Politics (2/20/15): Global Aggression](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/02/21/civil-politics-22015-global-agression/) - Our panel speaks about the self-named "Islamic State," the issues surrounding Ukraine, and how these hot spots are affecting geopolitics. Mentioned on the show: The Colder War: www.colderwar.com
- [Civil Politics (2/13/15): A Shot of Truth?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/02/18/civil-politics-21315-a-shot-of-truth/) - A heated discussion about vaccinations, and thoughts about their safety. Vaccination rates in Massacusetts: http://www.gazettenet.com/news/townbytown/northampton/15573173-95/experts-say-outbreak-of-measles-unlikely-in-massachusetts
- [Civil Politics (2/6/15): Having and Experiencing Privilege (Part 1 in a series)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/02/07/civil-politics-2615-having-and-experiencing-privilege-part-1-in-a-series/) - The panel discusses the way that privilege affects our lives, and the different ways that people may not understand. This show we focus on the privilege of race/phenotype, with special guest panelist Stacey, host of Evidence Based Radio. Interesting Links: The Brazilian Confederacy: http://goo.gl/zAwj68 Supreme Court to hear arguments over the Fair Housing Act: http://goo.gl/qH2gzq
- [Civil Politics (1/30/15): Does Cybersecurity Really Exist?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/02/05/civil-politics-13015-does-cybersecurity-really-exist/) - The panel discusses protecting your privacy on electronics, the internet, and the chip that the government will eventually insert in your forearm. We also speak on some current events, drunken drone flying, a wonderful graphic novel named The March, by John Lewis (http://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog/march/760).
- [Civil Politics (1/23/15): SOTU Stand up, Sit Down, Fight, Fight, Fight!](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/01/30/civil-politics-12315-sotu-stand-up-sit-down-fight-fight-fight/) - Surprise! The panel discusses the State of the Union! Republican Rep. Tom McClintock 's statements about the minimum wage - http://goo.gl/7aymF6
- [Civil Politics (1/02/15): A Civil Retrospective](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/01/23/civil-politics-10215-a-civil-retrospecitive/) - The panel looks back on some of the biggest events of 2014.
- [Civil Politics (1/9/15): Terror in all of its Forms](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/01/23/civil-politics-1915-terror-in-all-of-its-forms/) - The panel speaks about terror and attacks in the world today, following the horrible events in Paris.
- [Civil Politics (1/16/15): The New Congress, Same as the Old Congress?](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2015/01/23/civil-politics-looking-back-to-move-forward-10214/) - Stefan our executive producer steps in for George as we discuss the beginning of the 114th Congress. Links and information mentioned: Senate Democrats got 20m more votes than Republicans: http://goo.gl/I6TQ5J Slate article about gerrymandering: http://goo.gl/yXpYWt
- [Civil Politics (12/26/14): The Guest Host Who Knew Too Little](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2014/12/28/civil-politics-122614-the-guest-host-who-knew-too-little/) - Join George, Sue, and special guest sound engineer Janra as they continue the discussion on corporate ethics as it pertains to social equality.
- [Civil Politics (12/19/14): Cuba and Ethics and Tech Trouble, Oh My!](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2014/12/26/civil-politics-121914-cuba-and-ethics-and-tech-trouble-oh-my/) - The discussion starts with the recent diplomatic shift with Cuba, unfortunately runs into some broadcast trouble, but bravely continues on to discuss corporate ethics.
- [Civil Politics (12/12/14): A Painful Truth](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2014/12/26/civil-politics-121214-a-painful-truth/) - Our panel discusses the release of the Senate Torture Report. An interesting, if not depressing, conversation about our treatment of others over the last decade.
- [As Heard On Civil Politics (12/19/2014)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2014/12/20/as-heard-on-civil-politics-12192014/) - Congress Reduces Terrorism Insurance - http://goo.gl/am8wTX New England Compounding Center Arrests - http://goo.gl/ToxklG Peanut Corp of America Murder Conviction - http://goo.gl/W0Sl4x The Tappan Zee Bridge History (Planet Money) - http://goo.gl/Xza5cy
- [As Heard on Civil Politics (12/12/14)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2014/12/13/as-heard-on-civil-politics-121214/) - John McCain's Full Speech: http://goo.gl/UxYTMu The Geneva Convention: http://goo.gl/w1uVxA One of the psychologists who devised the torture program speaks out: http://goo.gl/w20adU NYT Editorial by ACLU Executive Director: http://goo.gl/6IUA1P
- [Civil Politics (12/05/14): The Failure and Force of Law](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2014/12/10/the-failure-and-force-of-law/) - Our panel discusses police over use of force, the current reality of immigration, and the scourge of poverty
- [As Heard On Civil Politics (12/5/14)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2014/12/06/as-heard-on-civil-politics-12514/) - Officer Who Killed Tamir Rice Found Unfit in Previous Police Job: http://goo.gl/TVe9oD Full Discussion with, PBS Newshour with Hari Sreenvasan, 11/14/14: http://goo.gl/5Xx9bf Definition of a Presidential Action vs Order: Presidents define situations or conditions on situations that become legal or economic truth. These orders carry the same force of law as executive orders — the difference between
- [Civil Politics (11/28/14): Ferguson, MO](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2014/12/02/civil-politics-112814-ferguson-mo/) - Our panel discusses the Ferguson grand jury decision. The process, the outcome and what effects it may have going forward.
- [As Heard on Civil Politics, 11/28/2014](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2014/11/29/as-heard-on-civil-politics-11282014/) - Scalia's opinion on the Ferguson grand jury process: http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/11/26/3597322/justice-scalia-explains-what-was-wrong-with-the-ferguson-grand-jury/ One of the prosecutors mistakenly gave the grand jury incorrect information during their process: http://thefreethoughtproject.com/shocking-mistake-prosecutorial-misconduct-mike-brown-case/#2JhYOmfE689phFvd.01 Trayvon Martin’s Unpunished Shooting Death Among 100+ Extrajudicial Killings of Unarmed Blacks: http://www.democracynow.org/2013/7/17/trayvon_martins_unpunished_shooting_death_among Man runs car through Ferguson Protest: http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/283891941.html
- [Civil Politics (11/21/14): Guns in America](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2014/11/25/civil-politics-112114-guns-in-america/) - Our panel discusses gun rights, gun laws, and gun violence in our country. This involves a frank discussion about gun violence and may not be suitable for all listeners.
- [As Heard on Civil Politics (11/21/14)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2014/11/22/as-heard-on-civil-politics-112114/) - Political ad from KY, by Alison Grimes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7Pa16JPUlY Gun Deaths: Suicide vs Homide - http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/05/24/suicides-account-for-most-gun-deaths/ Holyoke officer fired for pointing gun at fellow officer - http://wwlp.com/2014/11/14/holyoke-cop-fired-for-pointing-gun-at-fellow-officer/
- [Civil Politics (11/14/14): What the Future Brings](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2014/11/15/civil-politics-111414-what-the-future-brings/) - With the GOP running the Senate and the House, what will happen in the next few years? Our panel goes through a few topics that will be affected.
- [Further info mentioned on Civil Politics (11/14/14)](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2014/11/15/further-info-mentioned-on-civil-politics-111414/) - The President speaking on Net Neutrality - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKcjQPVwfDk Alabama Speaker of the House felony count - http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2014/10/mike_hubbard_indicted.html
- [Civil Politics (11/07/14): Post 2014 Election Breakdown](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2014/11/10/civil-politics-110714-post-2014-election-breakdown/) - The Republican Party ran roughshod over the Democrats during the 2014 midterms. Our panel discusses the interesting stories coming out of this past Tuesday and what this means for the next couple years. Join us live every friday evening at 7p at http://www.valleyfreeradio.org
- [Our Panel's Opinions on the Massachusetts Ballot Questions](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2014/11/04/our-panels-opinions-on-the-massachusetts-ballot-questions/) - Still making up your mind about the four referenda on the MA state ballot tomorrow? Here's where our panel came down on them on our first (sadly, unrecorded) show: Question 1 "De-Indexing the Gasoline tax from the inflation rate" This basically means that the state's tax per gallon of gas (which is independent of the price
- [Civil Politics (10/31/14): Privacy in America](https://civilpoliticsradio.com/2014/11/01/civil-politics-103114-privacy-in-america/) - Mike, Sue, and George discuss privacy in the information age, from Google to Edward Snowden, from the CIA and FBI to the legal and illegal recording of fellow citizens. Join us live every friday evening at 7p at www.valleyfreeradio.org

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