Civil Politics
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Civil Politics (4/19/24): Gag Him With an Order
April 20, 2024 05:00 - 57 minutes - 79.8 MBFurther 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. - LINK Man sets himself on fire outside of Trump’s New York hush-money trial - LINK Folding Ideas - In Search of Flat Earth - Youtube Rememb...
Civil Politics (4/12/24): Oxford Comma
April 16, 2024 06:55 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBFurther 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 supercharges politics in battleground state - LINK Anti-abortion groups eye challenge if Florida voters approves ballot measure - LINK Second wo...
Civil Politics (4/5/24): Vocab Word of the Day: Deconfliction
April 06, 2024 18:17 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBFurther 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? - VIDEO US warns of policy changes if Israel doesn't take action to better protect civilians - LINK The astonishing radicalism of Florida’s ne...
Civil Politics (3/29/24): Senatorial Séance
March 30, 2024 05:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBFurther 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 Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradi...
Civil Politics (3/22/24): Bond Jumper
March 23, 2024 05:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBFurther 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 - LINK Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker - LINK Here's what happens if Trump can't pay his $454 mil...
Civil Politics (3/15/24): Circular Firing Squad
March 16, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBFurther 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 to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This podcast is a member...
Civil Politics (3/8/24): Unibody Politic
March 09, 2024 06:00 - 57 minutes - 79.8 MBFurther 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 military mission to build pier off Gaza coast to deliver aid - LINK Scoop: House GOP tries to shut down State of the Union heckling...
Civil Politics (3/1/24): They Finally Caught the Car
March 02, 2024 06:00 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBFurther 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 crisis hotline or 413.586.5555 for local assistance. Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ ...
Civil Politics (2/23/24): Values Added
February 24, 2024 06:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBRemember 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! Send us y...
Civil Politics (2/16/24): Crisis on Infinite Borders
February 17, 2024 06:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBFurther 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 over $350m in New York financial fraud case - LINK Minimum wage in the United States - Wiki LINK Pharma CEOs grilled by senators over sky-high...
Civil Politics (2/2/24): Brave Opinions
February 03, 2024 06:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBFurther 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 to record race of people they question under new police transparency law - LINK US Muslim group condemns Pelosi for saying Gaza ceasefire pr...
Civil Politics (1/19/24): Bill of Opinions
January 20, 2024 06:00 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBTonight 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 website, civilpoliticsradio.com! Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!) Suppo...
Civil Politics (1/5/24): Tunnel Targets
January 06, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBFurther 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 by calling Trump a threat to democracy and freedom - LINK TikTok 'Tunnel girl' told to stop building tunnel under her Northern Virginia home...
Civil Politics (12/29/23): Coleiding Perspectives
December 30, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBThis 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 a powerful message - LINK Several Palestinians killed in Israeli raid amid surging West Bank violence...
Civil Politics (12/22/23): Where Does the Buck Stop Again?
December 23, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes - 79.9 MBFurther 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 calls it essential high court weigh in - LINK A “Delicate Matter”: Clarence Thomas’ Private Complaints About Money Sparked Fears He Wou...
Civil Politics (12/8/23): Someone Stuff Vivek in a Locker
December 09, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes - 79.7 MBFurther 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 launch historic 24-hour strike - LINK He quit the State Department over US support for Israel. Here's why he did it (YouTube) - LINK New York Ti...
Civil Politics Supplemental (12/5/23): The New Dark Ages
December 05, 2023 06:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MBA 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 tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradio This podcast is a memb...
Civil Politics (12/1/23): The Antithesis of Civil Politics
December 02, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBFurther 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 advertisers: ‘Go f--- yourself’ - LINK UAW begins drive to unionize workers at Tesla, Toyota and other non-unionized automakers - LINK Elon ...
Civil Politics (11/24/23): War. War Never Changes.
November 25, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBFurther 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 a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit...
Civil Politics (11/17/23): Its Not a War.
November 18, 2023 18:00 - 58 minutes - 81 MBRemember 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 government shutdown - LINK GOP senator challenges Teamsters head to a fight in a fiery exchange at a hearing - LINK Trump's "vermin" speech again dr...
Civil Politics (10/27/23): Election Spotlight: Garrick Perry and Other News
October 28, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBFurther 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 <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"> https://twitter.com/sagaftra/status/1717370817217171747 </figure> <fi...
Civil Politics (10/20/23): Election Spotlight 2023: Marissa Elkins and David Murphy (At-Large City Council)
October 21, 2023 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.7 MBBeginning 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, and more!) Support Civil Politics by donating to the t...
Civil Politics (10/13/23): Legislation, Precedence, and Vibes
October 14, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBFurther 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 From Your Negotiating Committee - LINK Ford says it’s at the limit on how much it can spend to get new contract with striking autoworkers -...
Civil Politics (10/6/23): More Light than Heat
October 07, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBPaki 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 special commission relative to the existential threats posed by nuclear weapons and climate change to the commonwealth of Massachusetts - maleg...
Civil Politics (9/29/23): Like a Bag of Cats
September 30, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBFurther 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 Members Approve Video Game Strike Authorization Vote With 98.32% Yes Vote - LINK Kaiser Permanente workers announce an official strike date -...
Civil Politics (9/22/23): Fashion Police... Arrest This Man He's Wearing Shorts
September 23, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 78.4 MBSunak 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 Dancing With The Stars, despite WGA pressure - Link Political divide emerges on Ukraine aid package as Zelenskyy heads to Washington - Link Picke...
Civil Politics (9/15/23): Is it Really Ageist Though? Really?
September 16, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBRep. 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 should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our websi...
Civil Politics (9/8/23): Culture and Efficiency
September 09, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBRemember 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! Send us y...
Civil Politics (9/1/23): Rough Times for Rudy
September 02, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBFurther 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 for US price negotiations - https://reut.rs/44voeGB Political scientists confront real world politics dealing ...
Civil Politics (8/25/23): Primarily Illuminating
August 26, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBFurther 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 should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more...
Civil Politics (8/18/23): Georgia Indictments On My Mind
August 19, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBHow 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 Takes Up Bethenny Frankel...
Civil Politics (8/11/23): Lift Every Chair and Swing
August 12, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBFurther 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 - https://bit.ly/45mavTf Suspects detained after Saturday night bra...
Civil Politics (8/4/23): Once, Twice, Three Times Indicted…
August 05, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBRemember 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! Send us yo...
Civil Politics (7/28/23): The Ocean is On Fire??
July 29, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBFurther 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 arrived,’ says UN boss, as White House announces provisions to protect workers from extreme heat...
Civil Politics (7/14/23): The Hidden History of American Democracy: A Chat with Thom Hartmann
July 15, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MB<iframe src="https://pinecast.com/player/4d46e5d9-5818-4fcd-b5e1-c767c879faf0?theme=minimal" seamless height="60" style="border:0" class="pinecast-embed" frameborder="0" width="100%"></iframe> 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.com Twitter: @Thom_H...
Civil Politics (7/7/23): Dizzy Decisions
July 08, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBFurther 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 Justices throw out Colorado man’s stalking conviction in First Amendment dispute - ...
Civil Politics (6/23/23): A Censure of Honor
June 24, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBFurther 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 the House floor - https://nbcnews.to/3qQuTNo Hunter Biden will plead guilty in a deal that likely...
Civil Politics (6/16/23):Hoisted By His Own Petard
June 17, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 79.7 MBFurther 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 Children Away (Official Music Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL_DBNkkcSE Remember to Register...
Civil Politics (6/9/23): Like Watching A Carboard Cutout
June 10, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 81.2 MBFurther 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 Purity Culture - https://bit.ly/3oSQhRw Trump indicted in classified docs probe - https://nbcnews...
Civil Politics (6/2/23): Its Less Bad
June 03, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBFurther 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 in, what’s out of the debt limit bill to avert US default - https://...
Civil Politics (5/26/23): A Failed Experiment?
May 27, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBFurther 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 - https://reut.rs/3ouVFKr Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.s...
Civil Politics (5/18/23): Floridian Wasteland
May 20, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBRemember 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 at Florida colleges - https://bit.ly/3pKA7ty DeSantis signs bill defunding diversity prog...
Civil Politics (5/12/23): Reparations Repartee
May 13, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBFurther 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 on Clarence Thomas to resign over undisclosed gifts - https://bit.ly/3NZvG8f Trends ...
Civil Politics (5/5/23): Striking Out
May 06, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBFurther 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 matters. - https://bit.ly/3nu1dVb Remember to Register to vote! Mass Resi...
Civil Politics (4/28/23): Conservative Cancel Culture
April 29, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBFurther 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 <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-e...
Civil Politics (4/21/23): Blue Checkered Past
April 22, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBFurther 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 - https://bit.ly/3Lg1vIa McCurtain County officials face multiple calls to step down over racist, t...
Civil Politics (4/7/23): Truth and Justice
April 08, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBFurther 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: a guide to the Clinton scandals of the 90s - https://bit.ly/3mcSKF8 Judge in Trump's New York case...
Civil Politics (3/24/23): A Coup in Search of a Legal Theory
March 25, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBThis 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-talk https://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 our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Face...
Civil Politics (3/17/23): Its a Mediocre Life
March 18, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBFurther 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 podcast (iTune...
Civil Politics (3/10/23): Budgetary Alignments
March 11, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBFurther 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 at Fox News - https://bbc.in/3F817b9 Showdown before the raid: FBI agents and prosecu...