Best Planetside Podcasts (2025)

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Civil Politics (12/26/25): Questions and Reversed Answers 58:02

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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 #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should …

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Civil Politics (12/19/25): Rolling Blackouts 56:27

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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! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Blue…

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Civil Politics (12/12/25): Weak and Petty 56:20

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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 drops MLK D…

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Civil Politics (12-5-25): So Netflix Owns Bugs Bunny Now... 57:23

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Further Reading: Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios, streaming unit for $72 billion - LINK No One Is Happy About Netflix Buying Warner Bros. - LINK Epic Fail: How Blockbuster Could Have Owned Netflix - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Reg…

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Civil Politics (11/28/25): Communication is key 56:06

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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! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Blue…

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Civil Politics (11/21/25): Mamdani State of Mind 57:22

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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! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Blue…

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Civil Politics (11/14/25): Starving Us Out 56:16

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The longest government shutdown in U.S. history comes to a close - LINK 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! If …

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Civil Politics (11/7/25): Municipal Mayhem 57:08

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Local Election Results - LINK National Election Results - LINK 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! If you want …

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Civil Politics (10/31/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Christopher Dunay 56:30

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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 #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.stat…

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Civil Politics (10/24/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Rachel Maiore and Susan Timberlake 55:27

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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.com Learn more about Susan Timberlake here: timberlake4ward7.com Downtown Northampton in Minecraft - LINK (TikTok) Holyoke woman files lawsuit against Northampton, 2 po…

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Civil Politics (10/17/25): Mainstream Media v. Pentagon: Dawn of Integrity 57:22

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Pentagon journalists vacate workspace as new restrictions take effect - LINK 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…

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Civil Politics (10/10/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Mimi Panitch 55:09

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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 Educationa…

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Civil Politics (10/03/25): Big Business is Amoral By Design 56:34

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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! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Blue…

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Civil Politics (9/26/25): Free Speech in the Pioneer Valley ...For Now 56:38

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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 - L…

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Civil Politics (9/19/25): Election Spotlight 2025: David Bartley 57:04

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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 #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.s…

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Civil Politics Supplemental (9/14/25) Election Spotlight 2025 Northampton Ward 3 Compilation 1:21:20

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A compilation of all the interviews with the candidates for Ward 3 Councilor of Northampton, MA! 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, ci…

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Civil Politics Supplemental (9/14/25) Election Spotlight 2025 Northampton Mayoral Compilation 1:20:32

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A compilation of all the interviews with the candidates for Mayor of Northampton, MA! 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, civilpolitics…

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Civil Politics (9/12/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Northampton Mayoral Candidate Jillian Duclos 56:44

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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 #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Regi…

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Civil Politics (9/5/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Laurie Loisel and Anne Thalheimer 56:44

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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.com To learn more about Anne Thalheimer visit facebook.com/VoteTha…

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Civil Politics (8/29/25): The Politics of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine 55:24

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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 our Election Spotlight series! Happy Labor Day everyone!…

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Civil Politics (8/22/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Gina-Louise Sciarra 56:32

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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 #5…

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Civil Politics (8/15/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Ace Tayloe and Dave Dombrowski 1:04:55

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Our series on local races continues! This episode we welcome two more Northampton candidates: Ace Tayloe, who is running for ward 3 City Councilor and Dave Dombrowski, candidate for Mayor. To find out more about thes two candidates, visit their websites: Ace Tayloe: acetayloe.com Dave Dombrowski: davedformayor.org Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Gol…

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Civil Politics (8/8/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Quaverly Rothenberg 56:12

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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…

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Civil Politics (8/1/25): Vibe Check 57:17

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Further Reading: Historic election on tap in Northampton as 45 candidates make ballot - LINK Trump EPA moves to repeal landmark ‘endangerment finding’ that allows climate regulation - LINK Tennessee Greenlit Elon Musk’s Tunnel for Teslas in Nashville Before Public Notice, Vote - LINK Trump says Epstein 'stole' young women from his Mar-a-Lago spa - …

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Civil Politics (7/25/25): We're All Lifetime Learners If We Want to Be 57:36

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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 OneHolyoke CDC – oneholyoke.org Education Commission of the States - ecs.org Mid- Show Music - Punk Rocker (feat. Iggy Pop) by the Teddybears Beginning Music: Glenn G…

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Civil Politics (7/18/25): We Got... Algorithm! 57:51

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Midshow Music - Five Years Time by Noah and the Whale 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! If you want to get al…

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Civil Politics (7/11/25): Fifth Times the Charm! A Night With Mayor Nicole LaChapelle 55:01

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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. Further Reading: What Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle intends to accomplish as new DCR commissioner - LINK Midshow Music: The List by Jesse Welles Beginning Music: Glenn Gould -…

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Civil Politics (6/20/25): TACO Friday 56:06

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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 #5 Ending Music: El…

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Civil Politics (6/13/25): I Hate a Parade 56:54

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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 (Army Times…

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Civil Politics (6/6/25): The Financial Acolytes 57:12

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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! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Blue…

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Civil Politics (5/30/25): The Amazing Journey 56:50

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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! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Blue…

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Civil Politics (5/23/25): Accountability and Terrorism 55:05

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Further Reading: DOJ confirms it has a deal with Boeing to drop prosecution over deadly 737 Max crashes - LINK Why is Connecticut called 'The Nutmeg State'? - LINK Two Israeli Embassy staffers shot dead outside D.C.'s Capital Jewish Museum - LINK Mid Show Music: Nathan Evans Fox - Tik Tok Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending …

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Civil Politics (5/16/25): We're All Pretty Moody 56:26

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Further Reading: Moody's downgrades U.S. credit rating, citing rising government debt - LINK DOGE tried assigning a team to the Government Accountability Office. It refused - LINK U.S. could face default by August if Congress doesn't address debt ceiling, Bessent says - LINK Conservatives block Trump agenda bill from advancing in major setback for …

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Civil Politics (5/9/25): Popes Aplenty 55:25

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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! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Blue…

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Civil Politics (4/25/25): Time to RKO RFK 56:25

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Mid-Show Music: Dirt Man by Carter Vail 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! If you want to get alerted to new e…

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Civil Politics (4/18/25): Walking and Chewing Gum 57:19

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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! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Blue…

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Civil Politics (4/4/25): Terrible Tariffs 56:41

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Further Reading: Markets plunge with S&P 500 down 6% and Dow down 2,200 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs - LINK Top Republican leads bill to reassert Congress’ tariff power amid Trump trade war - LINK Carrington Event - Wikipedia Sen. Cory Booker on his marathon, 25-hour speech on the Senate floor - LINK 2 mothers bring the House to a h…

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Civil Politics (3/28/25): Cultural Forces at Play 55:17

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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 America -…

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Civil Politics (3/21/25): Dominance Tests 56:23

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Further Reading: Run for Something - runforsomething.net Scoop: Schumer faces growing House Dem calls to step down - 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! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow ou…

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Civil Politics (3/14/25): Literacy is the Civil Rights Issue of our Time 56:43

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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 OneHolyoke CDC - oneholyoke.org Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics vis…

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Civil Politics (3/7/25): Transgenic Mice and Other Tall Tales 56:39

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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 This Is Wh…

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Civil Politics (2/28/25): Press Conference Pit Fight 55:47

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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 Watch tense Oval Office argument …

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Civil Politics (2/21/25): Leaders Aren't Born, They're Forged 56:38

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Hostile Government Takeover by AGiftfromTodd 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! F…

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Civil Politics (1/31/25): Surviving the Trumpocalypse 57:37

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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 …

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Civil Politics (1/24/25): Once More Unto the Breach 57:07

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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!) This podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to fin…

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Civil Politics (1/17/25): Tik Tik Boom 58:34

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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 visit our …

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Civil Politics (1/10/24): A Facts-less Existence 56:38

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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 wildfires in long-run…

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Civil Politics (1/3/25): This is Weird 55:50

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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? - LINK Remember to Regis…

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Civil Politics (12/27/24): Looking back and Looking Forward 55:53

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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 - LINK Two killed and scor…

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Civil Politics (12/20/24): Political ROI 56:04

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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 shutdo…