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Napa Valley Politics

By Alex Shantz

I'll read articles from Napa Valley news, share stories, and interviews.


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Napa Valley PoliticsSep 13, 2021

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NVI is dead. I'll create a new name for the podcast.

NVI is dead. I'll create a new name for the podcast.

What's next?

Sep 13, 202129:53
STOP DEMOCRACIDE: No Home, General Strike.

STOP DEMOCRACIDE: No Home, General Strike.

Eviction. Free housing. Recall.

Sep 06, 202120:46
STOP DEMOCRACIDE: Give Feinstein (G) Feinstein's (D) Seat

STOP DEMOCRACIDE: Give Feinstein (G) Feinstein's (D) Seat

Dismissing Voter Choice No Way to Win Recall Election

Dan Kapelovitz and Michael Feinstein


https://www.laprogressive.com/dismissing-voter-choice/?unapproved=1713416&moderation-hash=eebd03d26a4680bb231ad0944c4e58fbb&#comment-1713416

Sep 01, 202117:01
STOP DEMOCRACIDE: a Peaceful, Democratic Coup D'etat

STOP DEMOCRACIDE: a Peaceful, Democratic Coup D'etat

My explosive analysis on California's 2021 recall.

Aug 31, 202109:11
My Bernie Journey to Reno

My Bernie Journey to Reno

I talk about my time in Reno canvassing before the Neveda caucus and call out some of you Napa Valley people for thinking Liz Warren has a shot and lying about Bernie being divisive.
Feb 24, 202041:23
Time to Purge Napa County Dem Party Central Committee Leadership!

Time to Purge Napa County Dem Party Central Committee Leadership!

I take a bath, talk about Bernie Sanders, and the need to overthrow the Napa County Dem Party Central Committee leaders. Join me for this bathtub side chat.
Feb 20, 202034:07
Why Does Kevin Courtney Hate Homeless People?

Why Does Kevin Courtney Hate Homeless People?

A shopping trip hijacked? Give me a fucking break.
Jan 20, 202038:45
4 Point Plan for Napa Valley Socialism

4 Point Plan for Napa Valley Socialism

I layout my four point plan to build socialism in Napa Valley: free housing, free public transit, Ag persevere for actual agriculture, and unionize the hospitality industry.
Jan 15, 202021:26
Green Party of California (Feat. Laura Wells)

Green Party of California (Feat. Laura Wells)

I talk with Green Party of California spokesperson Laura Wells about the Green Party, 2020 elections, and ecosocialism.
Jan 13, 202038:44
Iran & Mike Thompson's Ties to War Profiteers (Feat. Jason Kishineff, Congressional Cand.)

Iran & Mike Thompson's Ties to War Profiteers (Feat. Jason Kishineff, Congressional Cand.)

I talk to California's 5th Congressional candidate Jason Kishineff. Jason talks about Trump's assasination Qasem Soleimani, a popular Iranian Military Commander, and the situation in Iran. He discusses the sponsorship Congressperson Mike Thompson has from military contractors.
Jan 08, 202036:15
The Halls & Their Wine Cave

The Halls & Their Wine Cave

The Hall family is under scrutiny for hosting politicians, like Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and the ultra rich at their Napa Valley wine cave after Senator Elizabeth Warren called out Mayor Pete for his own wine cave fundraiser during the December 19th Democratic presidential debate. In this episode, I read a couple articles on Craig and Kathryn Hall's anti-poor and anti-environment behaviors. The Halls have been terrible neighbors to Napa Valley residents.
Jan 06, 202028:39
NVI: Relaunch

NVI: Relaunch

I'm back and relaunching Napa Valley Insurrection! In this episode, I update on where I've been these last few months and talk about my plans for future NVI episodes.
Jan 03, 202033:03