"Discussion of local and national politics and current events from across the ideological spectrum, minus the bombast. With Michael Dow, George Claxton, and Sue Timberlake."
…
continue reading
Every week we bring you video game remixes and Nerdcore hip-hop. Mondays from 9pm to 11pm on Valley Free Radio: 103.3FM in the Pioneer Valley, or www.valleyfreeradio.org
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics (8/30/24): Past Tense
2:11:20
2:11:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:11:20
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics (8/23/24): Political Logic vs Political Morals
57:16
57:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:16
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 for Israel-Palestine cea…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics (8/16/24): Its the Economy, Doofus
56:34
56:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:34
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 economic policie…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics (8/9/2024): Piles of Sandwiches
55:42
55:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:42
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 ha…
…
continue reading
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 s…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics (7/26/24): A Tale of Two Black Women
58:16
58:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
58:16
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 from the Army for …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics (7/19/24): ad-VANCE Notice
57:36
57:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:36
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 the mos…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics (7/12/24): Everyone Complains About Biden
57:18
57:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:18
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics (6/28/24): World of Grandpas
58:07
58:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
58:07
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
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics (6/21/24): Oh, Pinfeathers!
56:00
56:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:00
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics (6/14/24): Lawfare and Lawssez-faire
55:13
55:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:13
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'…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics (5/31/24): Punitive vs Reformative
56:02
56:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:02
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…
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics (5/10/24): Just... Re-Home the Puppy?
57:28
57:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:28
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics (5/3/24): Social Movements Don't Work Like That Anymore
58:20
58:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
58:20
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics Supplemental (4/27/24): Roundabout Opinions
22:37
22:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:37
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 …
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics (4/19/24): Gag Him With an Order
57:57
57:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:57
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. -…
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics (4/5/24): Vocab Word of the Day: Deconfliction
55:48
55:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:48
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? - …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics (3/29/24): Senatorial Séance
57:13
57:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:13
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…
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics (3/15/24): Circular Firing Squad
58:11
58:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
58:11
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…
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Civil Politics (3/1/24): They Finally Caught the Car
57:17
57:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:17
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…
…
continue reading