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Civil Politics (8/8/25): Election 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

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

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 

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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 #5
Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental)

Remember to Register to vote! 

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

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 

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

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 

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

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/ 

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

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/ 

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