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Political discussion show broadcast on Valley Free Radio, 103.3fm, from Northampton, MA. Join us live Fridays at 6pm or listen any time at civilpoliticsradio.com
Civil Politics (12/26/25): Questions and Reversed Answers

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 #5Ending…
Civil Politics (12/26/25): Questions and Reversed Answers
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 #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: For more Civil Politics visit our website, …
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December 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Civil Politics (12/19/25): Rolling Blackouts

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Civil Politics (12/19/25): Rolling Blackouts
Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (
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December 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Civil Politics (12/12/25): Weak and Petty

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December 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Civil Politics (12-5-25): So Netflix Owns Bugs Bunny Now…

Netflix purchased Warner Bros for all the money. Lets yell - i mean talk - about it!
Civil Politics (12-5-25): So Netflix Owns Bugs Bunny Now…
Netflix purchased Warner Bros for all the money. Lets yell - i mean talk - about it!
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December 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Civil Politics (11/28/25): Communication is key

Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you…
Civil Politics (11/28/25): Communication is key
Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (
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November 30, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Civil Politics (11/21/25): Mamdani State of Mind

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Civil Politics (11/21/25): Mamdani State of Mind
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November 24, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Civil Politics (11/14/25): Starving Us Out

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history comes to a close - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: For more…
Civil Politics (11/14/25): Starving Us Out
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history comes to a close - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: …
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November 17, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Civil Politics (11/7/25): Municipal Mayhem

The return of Sue tot he show!! and talks about the local and national election on Tuesday. join us!
Civil Politics (11/7/25): Municipal Mayhem
The return of Sue tot he show!! and talks about the local and national election on Tuesday. join us!
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November 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Civil Politics (10/31/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Christopher Dunay

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 #5Ending Music:…
Civil Politics (10/31/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Christopher Dunay
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 #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: For more Civil Politics visit our website, …
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November 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Civil Politics (10/24/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Rachel Maiore and Susan Timberlake

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.comLearn more about Susan…
Civil Politics (10/24/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Rachel Maiore and Susan Timberlake
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.comLearn more about Susan Timberlake here: timberlake4ward7.com Downtown Northampton in Minecraft - LINK (TikTok) Holyoke woman files lawsuit against Northampton, 2 police officers over 2023 traffic stop - LINK Picture Main Street - …
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October 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Civil Politics (10/17/25): Mainstream Media v. Pentagon: Dawn of Integrity

Pentagon journalists vacate workspace as new restrictions take effect - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote!…
Civil Politics (10/17/25): Mainstream Media v. Pentagon: Dawn of Integrity
Pentagon journalists vacate workspace as new restrictions take effect - LINK Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: …
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October 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Civil Politics (10/10/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Mimi Panitch

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:
Civil Politics (10/10/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Mimi Panitch
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:
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October 13, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Civil Politics (10/03/25): Big Business is Amoral By Design

Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: For more Civil Politics visit our website,…
Civil Politics (10/03/25): Big Business is Amoral By Design
Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: @CivilPoliticsRadio.com Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (
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October 5, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Civil Politics (9/26/25): Free Speech in the Pioneer Valley …For Now

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September 29, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Civil Politics (9/19/25): Election Spotlight 2025: David Bartley

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 #5Ending Music:…
Civil Politics (9/19/25): Election Spotlight 2025: David Bartley
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 #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: For more Civil Politics visit our website, …
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September 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Civil Politics Supplemental (9/14/25) Election Spotlight 2025 Interview Compilations

With the Northampton Preliminary Vote on Tuesday September 16th, we wanted to present compilations of our interviews with candidates for Ward 3 City Councilor and Mayor! Ward 3: Mayor: Beginning Music: Glenn Gould…
Civil Politics Supplemental (9/14/25) Election Spotlight 2025 Interview Compilations
With the Northampton Preliminary Vote on Tuesday September 16th, we wanted to present compilations of our interviews with candidates for Ward 3 City Councilor and Mayor! Ward 3: Mayor: Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: For more Civil Politics visit our website, …
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September 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Civil Politics (9/12/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Northampton Mayoral Candidate Jillian Duclos

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:…
Civil Politics (9/12/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Northampton Mayoral Candidate Jillian Duclos
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 #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to:
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September 14, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Lorie Loisel (candidate for Ward 3 Councilor in Northampton) and Anne Thalheimer (candidate for Ward 3 Councilor in Holyoke) visit for our continuing Election Spotlight series!
Civil Politics (9/5/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Laurie Loisel and Anne Thalheimer
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.comTo learn more about Anne Thalheimer visit facebook.com/VoteThalheimer Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5…
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September 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Civil Politics (8/22/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Gina-Louise Sciarra

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…
Civil Politics (8/22/25): Election Spotlight 2025: Gina-Louise Sciarra
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 #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental)
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August 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Civil Politics (8/15/25): Candidate Spotlight 2025: Ace Tayloe and Dave Dombrowski

Our series on local races continues! Ace Tayloe (candidate for Northampton ward 3 City Councilor) and Dave Dombrowski (candidate for Northampton Mayor)
Civil Politics (8/15/25): Candidate Spotlight 2025: Ace Tayloe and Dave Dombrowski
Our series on local races continues! Ace Tayloe (candidate for Northampton ward 3 City Councilor) and Dave Dombrowski (candidate for Northampton Mayor)
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August 16, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Its interviewpalooza! Quaverly Rothenberg, Northampton's Ward 3 incumbent councilor and Lauren Rollins founder of the Western Mass Policy Center
Civil Politics (8/8/25): Candidate Spotlight 2025: Quaverly Rothenberg
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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August 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Civil Politics (8/1/25): Vibe Check

Our whole society runs on vibes. What happens when someone just decides to ignore that?
Civil Politics (8/1/25): Vibe Check
Our whole society runs on vibes. What happens when someone just decides to ignore that?
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August 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Michael Moriarty is back on the show to speak more about education in Massachusetts and across the country!
Civil Politics (7/25/25): We’re All Lifetime Learners If We Want to Be
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
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July 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Civil Politics (7/18/25): We Got… Algorithm!

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Civil Politics (7/18/25): We Got… Algorithm!
Midshow Music - Five Years Time by Noah and the Whale Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com! If you want to get alerted to new episodes on social media, follow our Bluesky: …
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July 21, 2025 at 5:25 AM