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Promoting comity through civil political discussion and debate. Broadcast Fridays at 7pm EST on Valley Free Radio WXOJ-LP, 103.3FM. Streaming on Valleyfreeradio.org

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Jun 29, 2026

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Civil Politics (11/22/19): A Hill Too Far 25.11.2019

Further Reading: Fiona Hill Viewed Serving Trump as Risky. Now She’s an Impeachment Witness. - https://nyti.ms/34beYck Devin Nunes and Republican Counsel Question Fiona Hill and David Holmes - https://cs.pn/2XCOQVv Without evidence, Trump calls White House official 'Never Trumper' ahead of impeachment testimony - https://abcn.ws/2OaXCXC Trump claims Marie Yovanovitch refused to hang his portrait i...

Civil Politics (11/15/19): Hearing Aid 18.11.2019

PETE BUTTIGIEG TOUTED THREE MAJOR SUPPORTERS OF HIS DOUGLASS PLAN FOR BLACK AMERICA. THEY WERE ALARMED WHEN THEY SAW IT. - http://bit.ly/2Kqsp0h Democrats announce eight witnesses, including Vindman, Sondland and Volker, for next week’s public impeachment hearings - https://wapo.st/33SiTe4 Roger Stone, former Trump campaign adviser, found guilty on all charges - https://cbsn.ws/2prgDeS https://twi...

Civil Politics (11/8/19): The Blue Ripple 11.11.2019

This week is fund drive week! If you love Civil Politics and the other wonderful at Valley Free Radio, please consider donating to the station! Go to ValleyFreeRadio.org/donate  and help keep VFR running strong!! Further Reading: Northampton City Councilor David Murphy loses bid for an eighth term - http://bit.ly/2NypVix Woman who was fired for flipping off Trump wins election in Virginia - https:...

Civil Politics (11/1/19): Bye-Bye Beto 04.11.2019

Further Reading: Beto O’Rourke Drops Out of the Presidential Race - https://nyti.ms/2r0m8Bu I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb - http://bit.ly/2NyqKGM Thread about the importance of Impeachment: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1190262611578966016.html Army officer tells impeachment inquiry of gaps in Trump's Ukraine transcript - http://bit.ly/34kpXzS Beginning Music: Glenn Gou...

Civil Politics (10/25/19): Dogs Aren't So Good With Calendars... 28.10.2019

Civil Politics was happy to host Pamela Powers, Clerk of the City of Northampton to answer all of our burning questions about her job, balloting, and other wonderful things. Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to:  https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Po...

Civil Politics (10/18/19): The New Target 21.10.2019

Further Reading: U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings will lie in state in U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall - http://bit.ly/2MsurhF Which Candidates Got the Most Speaking Time in the Democratic Debate - https://nyti.ms/33Kb7CE Warren, Buttigieg denounce O’Rourke's call for punishing churches that reject gay marriage - http://bit.ly/2oUNWXo Explainer: Democrats Warren and Sanders want wealth tax; economists expla...

Civil Politics Supplemental (10/4/19): IRV is the Way to Be! 21.10.2019

Continuing our discussion with Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChappelle about local issues, including runoff voting in city elections! Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to:  https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website,  civilpoliticsrad...

Civil Politics (10/4/19): Millions Im-Peaches... Im-Peaches for Free 09.10.2019

We were happy to welcome back Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChappelle! Further Reading: Mike Pence is officially part of the Trump impeachment investigation - http://bit.ly/331E4te Trump publicly asks China to probe Biden, even amid impeachment inquiry - https://reut.rs/2pMFVnu American support for impeaching Trump rises to 45% amid Ukraine matter: Reuters/Ipsos poll - https://reut.rs/31NnmxB Beginni...

Civil Politics (9/27/19): Whistle Stop 30.09.2019

Further Reading: 9 things everyone should know about the impeachment process - http://bit.ly/2nXw90W Whistleblower Ukrainian Complaint - http://bit.ly/2nZ09tj https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1177625115238047746 https://twitter.com/ashleylynch/status/1176544908628262912 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to...

Civil Politics (9/20/19): U-Crane Style 23.09.2019

Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to:  https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website,  civilpoliticsradio.com  and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to ou...

Civil Politics (9/13/19): Debatin' Ain't Easy 16.09.2019

Further Reading: European powers concerned by Netanyahu annexation plans - https://reut.rs/2Ai5sXz The Question Elizabeth Warren Doesn’t Want to Answer - http://bit.ly/2Q9DFU6 Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno not invited to speak at state Democratic convention; endorsement of Gov. Charlie Baker cited - http://bit.ly/2QjpxrA Charges won't be dropped for 'Straight Pride Parade' counterprotesters - ht...

Civil Politics (9/6/19): Light Bulbs are the Least of Our Worries 09.09.2019

Further Reading: How a CNN graphic sparked the #YangMediaBlackout controversy online - http://bit.ly/2ZZlMak Hurricane Dorian Swamps North Carolina’s Outer Banks: Live Updates - https://nyti.ms/34pAtXD Republicans to scrap primaries and caucuses as Trump challengers cry foul - https://politi.co/34tpRqI Elizabeth Warren Says Talk of Light Bulbs and Straws Is a Distraction - https://nyti.ms/34tYSer...

Civil Politics (8/30/19): Yep, Its a Brexit Show 02.09.2019

Further Reading: Bishop, McCready clash over attack ads, health care in 9th District debate - http://bit.ly/2ZpjNjS CNN announces details for climate crisis town hall - https://cnn.it/2ZsM7Sv Brexit Watch: Why The Move To Suspend U.K. Parliament Matters - https://n.pr/2Zopbnr Boris’ move: A tough new test for a democracy with unwritten rules - http://bit.ly/2ZpKEMY Parliament suspension: Queen app...

Civil Politics (8/23/19): Ward 7 Spotlight: Rachel Maiore 26.08.2019

The third week in our series showcasing the various candidates running for the Ward 7 seat on the Northampton City Council! Tonight we got to chat with Rachel Maiore! www. RachelMaiore.com  | Twitter: @rachelmaiore  | Email: Rachel4Ward7@Gmail.com Further Reading: Trump escalates the US-China trade war by announcing tariff hikes — on Twitter - http://bit.ly/2L0ZhMA Trump orders U.S. companies to "...

Civil Politics (8/16/19): Ward 7 Spotlight: Hanuman Goleman 19.08.2019

The second week in our series highlighting candidates for the Ward 7 seat on the Northampton, MA City Council! Tonight we spoke to Hanuman Goleman, owner of Key Step Media  ( keystepmedia.com )! Further Reading: Tlaib Renounces Trip to West Bank Under Israel’s Conditions - https://nyti.ms/2KPvtT1 https://twitter.com/AC360/status/1156774073264955392 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation...

Civil Politics Supplemental (8/9/19): Missing the Point 12.08.2019

Janra and Mike talk about the phenomenon of terrible people loving shows that espouse the virtues of unity and inclusiveness. Some More News -  http://bit.ly/2ZQHhdV Even More News - https://evenmorenews.libsyn.com Star Trek Hijab Uniform - https://twitter.com/BlairImani/status/1153092754202718208 Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents sho...

Civil Politics (8/9/19): Ward 7 Spotlight: Penny Geis 12.08.2019

The beginning of a short series of shows focused on City Council candidates from Ward 7. Tonight we were happy to host Penny Geis! You can contact her at pgeis@comcast.net Further Reading: Penny Geis running for Northampton City Council in Ward 7 - http://bit.ly/2KyLlJu El Paso suspect said he was targeting ‘Mexicans,’ told officers he was the shooter, police say - https://wapo.st/2KBFi73 Former f...

Civil Politics (8/2/19): The Detroit Dust Up 05.08.2019

Further Reading: New California law requires Trump to show tax returns to get on the primary ballot - http://bit.ly/2GJNAbD Bernie Sanders Denies "Non-Aggression" Deal With Elizabeth Warren: "We've Been Friends Over 20 Years" - http://bit.ly/2GIsvP5 At Democratic debate, Buttigieg pledges to withdraw U.S. from Afghanistan during first year in office - https://cbsn.ws/2GMuv90 Daniel Pantaleo, N.Y.P...

Civil Politics (7/26/19): What If God Was One of Us? 29.07.2019

Mentioned on the show: Trump Accountability Project (TAP) - http://bit.ly/2Y8yPdo Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to:  https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website,  civilpoliticsradio.com  and follow us on the socials! Facebook.co...

Civil Politics (7/19/19): Nationalist's Anthem 22.07.2019

Further Reading: The Explicit Embrace of Racism Is Next - http://bit.ly/2Z26thg “Owning Slaves Doesn’t Make You Racist” - http://bit.ly/2YWwBtT Trump Backs Away From Chants Of 'Send Her Back' That Broke Out At N.C. Campaign Rally - https://n.pr/2Z1jzvh Lindsey Graham Called AOC a “Communist” in Rambling Fox & Friends Segment About the President’s Racist Tweets - http://bit.ly/2Gkc9fo New Tensi...

Civil Politics (7/12/19): Can We All Just Get Along? 15.07.2019

Janra, Stacey, and Sue talk about Political Violence. Its history, how its been used in recent history, and at least attempt to understand how/when it should be used. Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to:  https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics...

Civil Politics Supplemental (6/28/19): Don't Speak, We Know Just What You're Sayin' 01.07.2019

In this bonus episode the panel discusses the way non-verbal communication and unconscious behavior can influence how a candidate is perceived during a debate Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5 Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to:  https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit ou...

Civil Politics (6/28/19): Spittin' Politicians 01.07.2019

Further Reading and Civil References: Winners and losers from the Democratic presidential debate’s second night - https://wapo.st/2JapdEB Jay Inslee Demands Rule Changes At DNC After First Debate ‘Failed’ On Climate Change - http://bit.ly/2Jg1nXW 'What is Aleppo?' asks U.S. Libertarian Party candidate - https://reut.rs/2J89WEg What We Know About Joe Biden’s Record on School Busing - https://nyti.m...

Civil Politics (6/21/19): And I Ran... I Ran So Far Away... 24.06.2019

Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to:  https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website,  civilpoliticsradio.com  and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast ( iTunes , Google Play , tunein.com ) Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar:  https://tips.pin...

Civil Politics (6/14/19): LGBT Isn't a Four Letter Word 18.06.2019

Further Reading: DNC, NBC announce first debate lineups - https://politi.co/31uXOW9 Andrew Yang's Universal Basic Income Plan - http://bit.ly/31Azp1F US diplomats work around White House gay pride flag ban - https://bbc.in/31ytRVl Trump wins court victory in quest for transgender military ban - http://bit.ly/31ydIPI Southern Baptists Vote To Hold Churches More Accountable For Mishandling Abuse Cla...

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