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Civil Politics (9/14/18): The Nickleback of Presidents

Further Reading:

Cause of gas explosions in Lawrence, Andover, North Andover under investigation - http://bit.ly/2MwV81N

Dozens of Massachusetts Homes Exploded. A Gas Expert Weighs In. - http://bit.ly/2Mw00UE 

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Civil Politics (9/7/18): Kava-yeah? Kava-naw?

Tonight we spoke about, among other things, the SCOTUS hearings involving Brett Kavanaugh.

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Civil Politics (9/01/18): A Complicated Man

An discussion about John McCain, his politics, and his legacy.

Massachusetts Primaries are on Tuesday, September 4th!!! Remember to Vote!!!!

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Civil Politics (8/17/18): The Return of LaChapelle!

Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle joins us again to talk schools and gentrification!

Further Reading:

Easthampton voters approve override for new $109M consolidated school - http://bit.ly/2nL1lNn 

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Civil Politics (8/10/18): 2018 Election Spotlight: Diana Szynal

Our series of interviews with local candidates continues with Diana Szynal. She is also running in the upcoming Democratic primary for state representative of the 1st Hampshire District!

Find out more about Diana Szynal on her website DianaSzynal.com or facebook.com

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Civil Politics (8/03/18): 2018 Election Spotlight: Lindsay Sabadosa

We kick off a new series of talks with some of the local candidates running in the 2018 election! We have some interesting local politicians planned, so keep an eye on the show!

Our first guest is Lindsay Sabadosa, Democratic candidate for the 1st Hampshire District! 

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Civil Politics (7/27/2018): Dr. Fleitman, I Presume?

Dr. Jay Fleitman - a mainstay in local conservative politics - joins us to discuss his regular opinion articles in the Daily Hampshire Gazette, his run for the House of Representatives, and his experience as a conservative living and working in Northampton.

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Civil Politics (7/20/18): Group Instinct

Further Reading:

Political Tribes: Group Instinct and the Fate of Nations - http://bit.ly/2O6iRYD

The Division of Labor in Society (1893) - http://bit.ly/2O53Rdi

Cracked Explains: Why Uber Is Terrible - https://youtu.be/Og3PjvcR1Pc 

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