Best Planetside Podcasts (2024)

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Civil Politics (7/12/24): Everyone Complains About Biden 57:18

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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! Mass Residents should go…

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Civil Politics (6/28/24): World of Grandpas 58:07

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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

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Civil Politics (6/21/24): Oh, Pinfeathers! 56:00

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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 to prot…

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Civil Politics (6/14/24): Lawfare and Lawssez-faire 55:13

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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 - LINK Here'…

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Civil Politics (5/31/24): Punitive vs Reformative 56:02

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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 Pol…

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Civil Politics (5/24/24): Bad Built 54:30

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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 i…

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Civil Politics (5/10/24): Just... Re-Home the Puppy? 57:28

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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 go to: https://www.sec.st…

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Civil Politics (5/3/24): Social Movements Don't Work Like That Anymore 58:20

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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 t…

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Civil Politics Supplemental (4/27/24): Roundabout Opinions 22:37

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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 …

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Civil Politics (4/26/24): Political ASMR 58:23

3M ago58:23

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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 version of Janra's Rounda…

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Civil Politics (4/19/24): Gag Him With an Order 57:57

3M ago57:57

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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 force against RFK Jr. -…

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Civil Politics (4/12/24): Oxford Comma 57:05

3M ago57:05

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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 supe…

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Civil Politics (4/5/24): Vocab Word of the Day: Deconfliction 55:48

4M ago55:48

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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 the IDF Strike World Central Kitchen? - …

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Civil Politics (3/29/24): Senatorial Séance 57:13

4M ago57:13

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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 - LINK Remember to R…

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Civil Politics (3/22/24): Bond Jumper 57:47

4M ago57:47

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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 he can't wait until November for his next political steps - LI…

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Civil Politics (3/15/24): Circular Firing Squad 58:11

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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, Spot…

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Civil Politics (3/8/24): Unibody Politic 57:53

4M ago57:53

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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 'emerg…

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Civil Politics (3/1/24): They Finally Caught the Car 57:17

5M ago57:17

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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 998 for the national cris…

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Civil Politics (2/23/24): Values Added 57:28

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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/civilpoliticsr…

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Civil Politics (2/16/24): Crisis on Infinite Borders 56:18

5M ago56:18

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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 Trump ordered to pay ove…

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Civil Politics (2/2/24): Brave Opinions 57:34

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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 …

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Civil Politics (1/19/24): Bill of Opinions 58:17

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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 …

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Civil Politics (1/5/24): Tunnel Targets 1:05:49

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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 Jan. 6 anniversary …

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Civil Politics (12/29/23): Coleiding Perspectives 58:23

7M ago58:23

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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’…

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Civil Politics (12/22/23): Where Does the Buck Stop Again? 57:59

7M ago57:59

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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 …

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Civil Politics (12/8/23): Someone Stuff Vivek in a Locker 57:52

8M ago57:52

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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 launc…

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Civil Politics Supplemental (12/5/23): The New Dark Ages 11:26

8M ago11:26

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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, S…

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Civil Politics (12/1/23): The Antithesis of Civil Politics 57:06

8M ago57:06

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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 - LINK Elon Musk tells ad…

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Civil Politics (11/24/23): War. War Never Changes. 56:37

8M ago56:37

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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…

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Civil Politics (11/17/23): Its Not a War. 58:47

8M ago58:47

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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 governme…

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Civil Politics (10/27/23): Election Spotlight: Garrick Perry and Other News 56:02

9M ago56:02

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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 - LINK

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Civil Politics (10/20/23): Election Spotlight 2023: Marissa Elkins and David Murphy (At-Large City Council) 57:52

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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 @CivilPolitics…

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Civil Politics (10/13/23): Legislation, Precedence, and Vibes 56:33

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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 - A Message…

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Civil Politics (10/6/23): More Light than Heat 55:41

10M ago55:41

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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 s…

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Civil Politics (9/29/23): Like a Bag of Cats 55:00

10M ago55:00

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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 Friday - LINK SAG-AFTRA M…

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Civil Politics (9/22/23): Fashion Police... Arrest This Man He's Wearing Shorts 56:53

10M ago56:53

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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 performers not to work on Danci…

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Civil Politics (9/15/23): Is it Really Ageist Though? Really? 53:09

10M ago53:09

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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.p…

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Civil Politics (9/8/23): Culture and Efficiency 56:42

11M ago56:42

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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/civilpoliticsr…

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Civil Politics (9/1/23): Rough Times for Rudy 56:23

11M ago56:23

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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, diab…

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Civil Politics (8/25/23): Primarily Illuminating 56:37

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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…

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Civil Politics (8/18/23): Georgia Indictments On My Mind 52:17

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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 …

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Evidence Based Radio (8/11/23): Farewell Show 57:01

11M ago57:01

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Theme song: "Widgeon" by Birdboy Purchase the full song at http://smarturl.it/birdboy! Listen to the live broadcast, every Friday at 6pm – only on Valley Free Radio, WXOJ-LP 103.3fm or streaming on valleyfreeradio.org Look for Evidence Based Radio on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or stream on Evidencebasedradio.com This podcast part of the Planets…

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Civil Politics (8/11/23): Lift Every Chair and Swing 57:41

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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://b…

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Civil Politics (8/4/23): Once, Twice, Three Times Indicted… 56:39

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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/civilpoliticsra…

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Civil Politics (7/28/23): The Ocean is On Fire?? 55:28

12M ago55:28

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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://…

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Civil Politics (7/14/23): The Hidden History of American Democracy: A Chat with Thom Hartmann 56:00

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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…

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Civil Politics (7/7/23): Dizzy Decisions 56:42

1y ago56:42

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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 Repu…

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Evidence Based Radio (6/30/23): Indigenous Knowledge 2: Electric Boogaloo 57:27

1y ago57:27

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Theme song: "Widgeon" by Birdboy Purchase the full song at http://smarturl.it/birdboy! Listen to the live broadcast, every Friday at 6pm – only on Valley Free Radio, WXOJ-LP 103.3fm or streaming on valleyfreeradio.org Look for Evidence Based Radio on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or stream on Evidencebasedradio.com This podcast part of the Planets…

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Evidence Based Radio (6/23/23): Lies in the Machine 56:57

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Theme song: "Widgeon" by Birdboy Purchase the full song at http://smarturl.it/birdboy! Listen to the live broadcast, every Friday at 6pm – only on Valley Free Radio, WXOJ-LP 103.3fm or streaming on valleyfreeradio.org Look for Evidence Based Radio on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or stream on Evidencebasedradio.com This podcast part of the Planets…

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Civil Politics (6/23/23): A Censure of Honor 57:06

1y ago57:06

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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 Gree…

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