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Civic Pulse | Politics & Everyday Life

Civic Pulse | Politics & Everyday Life

By: Trish White-Boyd
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Civic Pulse helps you understand how local, state, and federal policies affect your daily life and business. In under 30 minutes, we break down what matters—no jargon, just clear, actionable insights. Stay informed, empowered, and ready to make a difference in your community.


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Episodes
  • Leading Change: Mayor Joe Cobb on Roanoke's Future

    Leading Change: Mayor Joe Cobb on Roanoke's Future
    Aug 5 2025

    Dive into our latest episode of Civic Pulse with special guest, Mayor Joe Cobb! Discover how Roanoke is transforming through housing reform, public safety initiatives, and efforts to tackle homelessness. 🎙️ Don't miss this insightful conversation on leadership and community involvement. Tune in now and be part of the change!
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    38 mins
  • Healing on the Move: The Calm Clinic Experience with Katie Clifton

    Healing on the Move: The Calm Clinic Experience with Katie Clifton
    Jul 22 2025

    In this episode of Civic Pulse, we chat with Katie Clifton, the founder of the Calm Clinic and Caravan, a mobile acupuncture clinic operating in Southwest and Central Virginia. Tune in to learn about the amazing benefits of acupuncture treatments and their impact on underserved communities in our region.
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    25 mins
  • From Medications to Lifestyle: Dr. Beth Polk's Health Revolution

    From Medications to Lifestyle: Dr. Beth Polk's Health Revolution
    Jul 3 2025

    In this episode of Civic Pulse, Trish interviews Dr. Beth Polk, a family physician and associate professor at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Dr. Polk explains that lifestyle medicine uses evidence-based lifestyle interventions, such as diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, social connections, and avoiding risky substances, to improve health outcomes.

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    35 mins
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