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Attitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude July 25 2025Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, Publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss how Republicans are planning to redistrict Texas to benefit their party, as part of their support for Trump. We also talk about the effect of the floods in Texas.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Robert Hennelly.We discuss the assault on civil society being run by the administration. We also talk about the ethnic cleansing and murder being perpetrated in Gaza. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-07-2553 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude July 24 2025Part 1:We talk with John Nichols, national affairs correspondent for The Nation magazine.We discuss the Trump chaos now in place. The Epstein matter is now the main distraction, and there are distractions being introduced by other distractions to take the focus off Epstein. Many issues are important, and are not being addressed.Part 2:We talk with Megan Rose, of ProPublicaWe discuss the state of medical drug supplies in the US. 90% of prescription drugs are generic, and most come from manufacturers in India. There is a problem with quality control. WNHNFM.O...2025-07-2455 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude July 23 2025Part 1:We talk with Patricia Callahan, who is a Pulitzer prize-winning investigative reporter.We discuss the liability rules and liability shields for Vaccine makers in the US. With changes being implemented by RFK, jr., these companies may leave the US market.Part 2:We talk with Tim Noah, staff writer for the New Republic.We discuss the political leanings of working class Americans. They are increasingly shifting 'leftward', due the issues that they are finding important in their lives. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-07-2355 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude July 22 2025Part 1:We talk with Shuyler Mitchell, writer and editor.We discuss the ICE raid in California, with a pretext of protecting child laborers.Part 2:We talk with Nitish Pahwa, staff writer for Business and Tech at Slate.com.We discuss the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show. We trace ownership of the various corporate entities involved. We also discuss the cuts in funding for NPR and PBS, which will hurt small, rural listeners the most. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-07-2256 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude July 21 2025This is a panel discussion with many topics.-SCOTUS and nationwide injunctions-The Department of Education shutdown in progress-WHO is the final authority on law in the US?-Texas redistricting to benefit Republicans-the Epstein files-ICE assaults on immigrants-'flood the field' distractions WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-07-2156 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude July 18 2025Part 1:We talk with Jeremy Wallace, who writes the Texas Newsletter, and writes for the Houston Chronicle.We discuss the state government in Texas, and how what happens in Texas affect the whole US.We also discuss what has happened with USAID, and how this will affect countries around the world.Part 2:We talk with Jamie Rowen, Professor at UMass Amherst.We discuss, as a starting point, the mayoral campaign in New York City. The issues raised are an example of issues in the whole US. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: Da...2025-07-2055 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude July 17 2025Part 1:We talk with Anders Croy, of Florida Watch, about the "Alligator Alcatraz" being built in a Florida swamp.Part 2:We talk with Art Jipson, of the University of Dayton.We discuss the "Seven Mountains Mandate,' as envisioned by the far right Pentecostal movement, and examples of extremism in action, including assassinations. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-07-2056 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude July 16 2025Part 1:We talk with Michael Brenes, of Yale University.We discuss the idea of the political pendulum: right and left swings over time, as reactions to each other. However, this concept requires that there must be some kind of "slack" to allow the swing to occur.Part 2:We talk with James Kimmel, Jr. of Yale University.We discuss the concept of revenge in psychological terms. What does your brain feel when it seeks revenge? Revenge can be viewed as an addiction. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-07-2057 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude July 15 2025Part 1:We talk with Vivek Astvansh, who is a professor of marketing at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management. He is also an adjunct professor of data science at Indiana University's Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering.We discuss the "deminimus" tariffs that have been in place, and the changes that the Trump administration is imposing will affect individuals, small businesses, and large businesses. Part 2:We talk with Daniel Cohan, Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University.We discuss how the BBBill will distort th...2025-07-1556 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude July 14 2025Guests: Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Jamie RowenThis is a panel discussionPart 1:Today is Bastille Day. We discuss the Kerr County flood in Texas, and how the state of Texas has reduced local control. The effects will likely be drastic in future, since resources will not be forthcoming from FEMA, and not from the state for recovery efforts. Part 2:We discuss the likely effects on future elections in the US. Texas is redistricting to benefit the Republicans. Purging voter rolls is likely. Higher barriers to...2025-07-1458 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude July 11 2025Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss the flooding in Texas, and how local municipalities have failed, often due to the way that the state has taken many of their powers and money away.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry, former White House aide, and with Chris Lehman, DC Bureau chief forThe Nationand a contributing editor atThe Baffler.We discuss the many problems made glaringly obvious by the response to the Texas flood, and other floods, due to climate change. The problems of preparedness, notification, and...2025-07-1155 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude July 10 2025Part 1:We talk with Ryan Cooper, Managing Editor, The American Prospect.We discuss the provisions of the BBBill, and how these will affect many Americans, including children.Part 2:We talk with Susanne Schindler, Research Fellow at the Center for Housing Studies, Harvard University.We discuss how social housing can be used in the US to develop more housing. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-07-1056 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude July 9 2025Part 1:We talk with DeMareo Cooper, of Popular Democracy, about the 14th Amendment We discuss its history, and the current threats of the Trump administration's threats to abrogate it.Part 2:We talk with Lauren McGaughy, reporter for ProPublica.We discuss how Elon Musk is changing policy and governance in Texas, to better accommodate his business plans.WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-07-0957 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude July 8 2025This is a panel discussion.We discussed multiple topics-Floods in Texas, and effects of non-notification-Vulnerabilities imposed by the BBBill-Troops deployed in Florida, California-the ICE budget-Trump's hate for half the US population WNHNLP.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-07-0855 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude July 4 2025Part 1:We talk with Robert Arnold, known in many circles as Defiance 13 ..he writes poetry and prose that speaks to hope defiance and revolution.We discuss who the Founders were, and their political beliefs. How does this translate to today?Part 2: We talk with Bill Curry and Robert Hockett.Bill Curry was a Connecticut state senator, comptroller and two time Democratic nominee for governor who served as Counselor to the President in the Clinton White House.Robert Hockett is an American lawyer, law professor, and policy advocate he teaches legal, financial and some...2025-07-0456 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude July 2 2025Part 1:We talk with Peter Greene, who has written about how policies and practices affect classrooms for over a decade, and for Forbes since 2018.We discuss school vouchers and the proposed tax benefits for those who use school vouchers. These act as ways to further erode public education.We also discuss the growing use of AI technologies in education. What is the likely impact on students' development?Part 2:We talk with Timothy Robert Noah, staff writer for The New Republic.We discuss the erosion of democracy, and the growth of oligarchy in...2025-07-0256 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude July 1 2025Part !:We talk with Larry Beinhart, who is an Americannovelist, columnist, and blogger.His principal concerns are the US economy and politics, taxes, and rising inequality.We discuss the BBB, which imposes a tax on wind and solar power, and how this affect the development of sustainable power generation and use. We also discuss the effect of marginal tax rates, and how these change the economic development of the US.Part 2:We talk with Professor Andrew Latham, who is a distinguished scholar of international security, strategic studies, and political economy. As a Professor of...2025-07-0155 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude June 30 2025This is a panel discussion.-A 49 year old Canadian citizen died in ICE custody on June 23, 2025-It is the one=year anniversary of Biden's poor debate performance-SCOTUS ruling on "private rights of action" strips individuals of their right to sue when rights are denied.-We are now in a post-Constitutional America-The NYC mayoral primary, and Mamdani's win-SCOTUS rules around the 14th Amendment: birthright citizenship WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-06-3055 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude June 27 2025Part 1:We talk with Joe Jaworski, former mayor of Galveston Texas, lawyer, mediator.We discuss Texas politics, and the governor's veto of the THC ban, as proposed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. This is a $55B industry in Texas, and the ban was not popular.Trump wants a new legislative map in Texas.The state has turned down federal summer food support for poor children in Texas.Sen. Cornyn (R) is being challenged for his seat by a Democratic challenger, and likely, another Republican .Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Aaron...2025-06-2755 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen June 26 2026Part 1: We talk with Jeff Cohen, author, activist, and former journalism professor. He founded FAIR, the national media watch group, and in 2011 co-founded RootsAction, currently serving as its policy director.We discuss the state of health care in the US, and what problems are the result of the original plan. "By design"Part 2:We talk with Mark Joseph Stern, Slate senior writer.We discuss the worst Supreme Court decision made in a recent case to allow the administration to deport people to third countries, thus negating the rights under the Constitution. It also 'kneecaps' al...2025-06-2656 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude June 25 2025Part 1:We talk with Jacob Ware, Adjunct Professor of Domestic Terrorism,Georgetown UniversityWidely-published scholar of domestic and homegrown terrorism.We discuss the reasons why the military is not successful in meeting their recruitment goals. Young people are reluctant to join for many reasons. Most of those are the trauma that they experience as children in the US.Part 2:We talk with Lincoln Mitchell, who teaches political science at Columbia University.We discuss the mayoral election in New York City. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-06-2555 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude June 24 2025Part 1:We talk with John Nichols about the NYC mayoral election. We discuss the candidates, and how each will likely affect NYC and the Democratic party.Part 2:We talk with Zachary W. Schulz, a public health historian.We discuss the failure of the healthcare in the US, and how it will affect the future of the US. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-06-2456 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude June 23 2025This is a panel discussion.Lawlessness:- as practiced by police , ICE, and at the highest levels of government-There is no order in the US-The assassination of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hartman and her husband- The mayoral race in New York City WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-06-2356 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude June 20 2025Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report of Texas.We discuss Trump's opinion of Juneteenth.We review the role of Elon Musk in Austin.The immigration raids in the US are continuing.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Susan Milligan.Susan Milliganis a political writer and former White House and congressional correspondent for theBoston Globe,U.S. News and World Report, and theNew York Daily News.Contributingeditor oftor.comBill Currywas a Connecticut state senator, comptroller and two time Democratic nominee for governor who served...2025-06-2056 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude June 19 2025Part 1:We talk with Jenna Norton, who works at NIH. She is o a signatory to the Bethesda Declaration, which objects to the cuts to the NIH research budget and termination of research projects.We discuss how these cuts are affecting ongoing research projects, and the participants.Part 2:We talk withCraig Johnson, who holdsa PhD in history from the University of California, Berkeley, and hosts theFifteen Minutes of Fascismpodcast covering the global rise of the radical right.We discuss why fascism appears to be so attractive to young men all over the world, and...2025-06-1958 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude June 18 2025Part 1:We talk with Sara Miller Llana, who is the Christian Science Monitors Americas bureau chief and deputy international editor, based in Toronto.We discuss Trump's leaving the G7 meeting early. Among the attendees were other leaders who had planned to talk with him. However, speculation was around the Iran-Israeli war, though he claimed other, un specified reasons. New relationships between countries are being established without the US presence.Part 2:We talk with Michael Tomasky, who is the editor ofThe New Republicand the author of five books, including his latest and critically acclaimed"The...2025-06-1857 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude June 17 2025Part 1:We talk with Mel Goodman, who a senior fellow at the Center for International Policy and a professor of government at Johns Hopkins University.He is a former CIA analyst.We discuss the deployment of troops within the US to control peaceful demonstrators.We also talk about the increasing irrelevance of the US on the world stage. Iran and Israel are at war, and the US is playing no role to defuse that conflict.Part 2:We talk with Kareem Crayton, who is vice president of the Brennan Centers Washington, DC, office, where...2025-06-1756 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude June 16 2025This is a panel discussion.We discuss several issues:- Parade protests- Stephen Miller's influence- Israel's attack on Iran- The assault on Senator Padilla- Responsibility of the news media to report accurately- The unprecedented spending on the 'security state'WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-06-1657 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude June 13 2025Part 1:We talk with Joe Jaworski, a third-generation Texas trial attorney and former Mayor of Galveston, Texas.We discuss the various "bans" in Texas being instituted at the behest of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.We also discuss the home insurance situation in Texas, where fewer than half of all claims are not paid by the insurers.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Robert Hennelly.Bill Currywas a Connecticut state senator, comptroller and two time Democratic nominee for governor who served as Counselor to the President in the Clinton White House....2025-06-1358 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude June 12 2025Part 1:We talk with Chris Lehmann, DC Bureau Chief of The Nation Magazine.We discuss the military riot in Los Angeles, brought about by Trump's calling up the National Guard to provoke violent response from protestors against ICE tactics.Part 2:We talk with Steve Paikin, Canadian talk show host and commentator.We discuss the political climate in Canada, in the wake of Trump's assaults on Canadian sovereignty, and the tariff impositions. We discuss the last election in Canada, that of Carney to be Premier. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovic2025-06-1256 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude June 11 2025Part 1:We talk with Ames Alexander, reported for Floodlight.We discuss the use of lighter colored roof materials as a way of cooling buildings and the areas surrounding them.Part 2:We talk with Mike Allen, Associate Professor at the College of Life and Environmental Sciences University of Exeter, England.We discuss his research into sea weed, and the many uses that it has in agriculture, animal husbandry, carbon sequestration, etc. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: "Stand" Sly and the Family Stone2025-06-1158 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen June 10 2025Part 1:We talk with Sasha Abramsky, West Correspondent for The Nation.We discuss how Trump has escalated the response to the protests In Los Angeles.Part 2:We talk with Dr. John Nielson-Gammon, of Texas A&M University.We discuss storm and natural disaster costs. WNHN.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-06-1058 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie ARnesen Attitude June 9 2025This is a panel discussion.Party 1:The topics covered are:-Immigration and deportation-Dismantling the government-Gerrymandering and voter suppression-Workers' rightsPart 2:-Visitors to US-Resegregation and ethnic cleansing in the US-Use of military force in the US on US residents-The fantasies of the very rich-Expendable residents of the US-Cyber warlord Musk vs. TrumpWNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-06-0955 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude June 6 2026Part 1:We talk with Derek Kelly, a recent Chief of Staff for the Texas Democratic Party, and now works for the Harris County Justice of the Peace.We discuss Texas politics. We specifically focus on the upcoming elections to the US Senate, where Cornyn is being challenged by Ken Paxton.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Ryan Cooper. Bill Curry was a Connecticut state senator, comptroller and two time Democratic nominee for governor who served as Counselor to the President in the Clinton White House. Ryan Cooper is the Prospects managing editor, and author...2025-06-0656 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen June 5 2025Part 1:We talk with Laura Belin, publisher of "Bleeding Heartland", which originates in Iowa.We discuss Joni Ernst, and other Iowa Republicans. We also discuss the effects of Trump's Big Bill on health care, and rural areas of the US.Part 2:We talk with Jeremy Kohler, a reporter for ProPublica.We discuss the efforts in many states to restrict the power of direct voter participation in referenda. Elected officials want to undo what voters decide during referendum efforts.WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-06-0556 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude June 4 2025Part 1:We speak with Harold Meyerson, Editor-at-Large for The American Prospect.We discuss how the Democratic Party has lost focus on working class Americans, and instead has listened to their wealthy donors. What should they do next?Part 2:We talk with Thom Walsh, Healthcare regulator in Vermont, and teaches health systems and policy at the Geisel School of Medicine and Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.We discuss the proposed work requirements for Medicaid recipients. What will be the effects? What cost savings will accrue, if any? WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: Da...2025-06-0456 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude June 3 2025Part 1:We talk with Susan Milligan, a writer for the New Republic.How American families have changed. Only 18% of American families are now "traditional", in that there is a father and mother, with children. Unfortunately, policies and the society continues to treat this as if it were the only definition of families. We discuss how this should change.Part 2:We talk with Jamie Rowan, Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science at Amherst.We discuss how veterans are being mistreated and disadvantaged by the Trump administration. Budget cuts are affecting many, including through the...2025-06-0356 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude June 2 2025This is a pane discussionSeveral topics. were discussedElon Musk “Leaving” DOGE, though with a lot of data that will be useful to him. His legacy of disease, starvation, and death through DOGE actions will follow him.We discuss the corruption of the Trump administration.The “long termist” tech oligarchs who are now running the show.The actions of ICE with respect to the treatment of those who are targeted, many legal, authorized residents, not “illegals”. The role of the Supreme Court. WNHNFM.ORG ...2025-06-0356 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 30 2025Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, owner and publisher of the Quorum Report of Texas. We discuss Dan Patrick, who is attempting to re-criminalize the use of cannabis in opposition to the popular sentiment. In addition, we discuss the posting on the Ten Commandments in classrooms, but the refusal of passing ethics legislation for the Texan government. We also talk about the upcoming campaign for US Senate. Paxton, Cornyn are on the Republican side as candidates. On the Democratic side, there are several others: Allred, Castro, O'Roure among them. Part 2: We tal...2025-06-0354 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen May 29 2025Part 1:We talk with Jacob Mchangama, wo is the founder and Executive Director of The Future of Free Speech, and a Research Professor at Vanderbilt University. We discuss the recent surveys that indicate that young Americans' support for free speech is declining. We talk about why this is happening, and how it can be reversed. Part 2:We talk with Prof. Jonathan Feingold of Boston University. This is part of the ongoing Race Class Project. 2025-06-0357 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 28 2025Part 1:We talk with Anthony Pahnke, Assoc. Prof. of International Relations at SF State University, and VP of the Association of Family Farm Defenders.We discuss how farms, farmers, and food production is endangered in the US and other countries.Part 2:We talk with Denise Lynn, Prof. of History, University of Indiana in Evansville.We discuss the pro-natalism of the Trump administration. The goal is "more white babies" with mothers who stay home and out of the workforce. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovic2025-05-2855 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 26 2025This program is a repeat of two previous programs which were aired on April 15 and April 22, 2025.The guest is Lori Wallach.We talk about tariffs. What are they? How do they work? What effect do they have on the economy of a country?WNHNGM.ORG production2025-05-2758 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 27 2025This is a panel discussion.Janice Rowen is Prof of Legal Studies at U of Mass at Amherst.Stephen Pimpare is Prof. of Public Policy at the Vermont Law and Graduate School.Lincoln Mitchell teaches Political Science and public Policy at Columbia University.Ryan Melton, a progressive who is running for state representative in Iowa.We discuss multiple issues:-The "Big Bill" being touted by Trump includes many cuts, not only the budget for SNAP. This will affect the recipients, but farmers and food processors, and grocery vendors.-There are no...2025-05-2755 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 23 2025Part 1:We talk with Joe Jaworski of Texas. He is a lawyer and former mayor of Galveston.We discuss the offshore energy industry in Texas.we also talk about Medicaid in Texas.The federal government is being disabled, just as hurricane season is starting in Texas.Part 2:We talk with Robert Hockett and Bill Curry.We discuss the effects of the "BBB" which will gut Medicaid, and how this will affect many who are struggling now.We also talk about how this big bill will affect the US and world economy. 2025-05-2356 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 22 2025Part 1:We talk with Rafia Zakaria, a political philosopher and author.We discuss the denaturalization threats that have been used by the Trump Administration, and how denaturalization has been used in the past.Pare 2:We talk with John Nichols, journalist and author.We discuss Trump's attacks on popular entertainers, such as Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift.We also talk about how Democrats have been outperforming in local elections. We discuss some of the tactics used by the winner Democrats to defeat 'safe' Republicans WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-05-2256 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 21 2025Part 1:We talk with Jeff Hauser, founder and Executive Director, Revolving Door ProjectWe talk with Jeff about the current bill regarding the use of crypto currency by the US government. Normalizing crypto currency will have many effects on the US and world economy, and will provide Trump with huge personal profits. We talk about these effects.Part 2:We talk with Seth Miller, New Hampshire State RepresentativeWe discuss with Rep. Miller his advertisements regarding Avelo Air, the air line used by ICE for transporting persons that have been taken by ICE to foreign...2025-05-2158 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 20 2025Part 1:We talk with Garrett Epps, Local Affairs Editor, Washington Monthly.We discuss the recent case before the Supreme Court dealing with birthright citizenship and the rulings of lower appeals courts.Part 2:We talk with Mark Stern, Slate senior writer.We discuss the Supreme Court, and the due process issues ignored by Trump's administration.We also talk about the elimination of the filibuster currently being pushed by Republicans in the Senate. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics2025-05-2057 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 19 2025This is a panel discussion.Dave Levinthal is based in Washington, D.C., Dave has led Raw Story's newsroom as editor-in-chief and served as deputy editor of Business Insider, where he oversaw the publications political investigations and enterprise journalism.Lincoln Mitchell teaches political science and public policy at Columbia University.Stephen Pimpareis Professor of Public Policy at Vermont Law and Graduate School.Aaron Rosenthalis the research director for North Star Policy ActionThe discussion covers many topics.- Cost of living for US residents continues to rise- The age of...2025-05-1956 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 16 2025Part 1:We talk with Anjeannette Damont, who covers government accountability issues at the local, state and federal level in the Southwest. At Pro Publica, her work has included uncovering COVID-19 testing contracts awarded to the Nevada governors friends with disastrous results, documenting how a city council empowered a wealthy developer to raze motels and displace hundreds of low-income residents, and investigating how the countrys largest house-flipping company cashed in on homeowners desperation. Prior to Pro Publica, she was a government watchdog reporter and regional investigative editor for the USA Today Network.We discuss the damage done by...2025-05-1656 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 15 2025Part 1:We talk with Laura Jedeed.Laura Jedeed is a freelance journalist based in New York City whose work has appeared in places likePolitico,Rolling Stone, andThe New Republic. You can find her newsletter,BANNED IN YOUR STATE, on Substack.Why Pete Hegseth Still Has a JobHegseth is terrible at every part of his job except the one that matters to Trump"a willingness to break with norms that keep the military in check.https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/why-pete-hegseth-still-has-a-job/Trump has been dismissing experienced and senior armed service officers who are not...2025-05-1557 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 14 2025Part 1:We talk with Jeet Heer.Jeet Heer is a national affairs correspondent forThe Nationand host of the weeklyNation podcast,The Time of Monsters. He also pens the monthly column Morbid Symptoms. The author ofIn Love with Art: Francoise Moulys Adventures in Comics with Art Spiegelman(2013) andSweet Lechery: Reviews, Essays and Profiles(2014), Heer has written for numerous publications, includingThe New Yorker,The Paris Review,Virginia Quarterly Review,The American Prospect,The Guardian,The New Republic,andThe Boston Globe.We discuss the adoption of crypto currency funds, first, by Trump, for the nation, and by the governor...2025-05-1455 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 13 2025Part 1:We talk with Cameron Joseph, who is s a senior Washington reporter for The Christian Science Monitor. Prior to that, he was a freelance reporter with work in publications including The Guardian, The Columbia Journalism Review, the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Politico Magazine. He previously was a staff reporter for VICE News, Talking Points Memo, the New York Daily News, The Hill, and National Journal. He's covered Washington since 2009, with most of his career focused on elections, Capitol Hill, and the White House. He is a recipient of the 2023National Press F...2025-05-1356 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 12 2025This is a panel discussion. Our guests discuss important issues of the day.Stephen Pimpare is Professor of Public Policy at Vermont Law and Graduate School. He is the author of four books, including A Peoples History of Poverty and, most recently, ,Politics for Social Workers: A Practical Guide to Effecting ChangeSusan Milligan is a political writer and former White House and congressional correspondent for the Boston ,Globe,U.S. News and World Report, and the New York Daily News.Lincoln Mitchell teaches political science and public policy at Columbia University. He...2025-05-1256 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 9 2025Part 1:We talk with Joe Jaworsksi, a third-generation Texas trial attorney and former Mayor of Galveston, Texas. He has served as a law clerk to the United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit, and he has spent over 30 years in private practice as a trial attorney, mediator, and legal commentator. and can be heard on KPFT in Houston TX Tuesday mornings at 9:30am The Midterms.We discuss the political landscape in Texas. Ken Paxton is running for US Senate, to replace John Cornyn. Paxton is targeting Latino Democrats legally.For the first time, Trump's approval rating...2025-05-0956 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 8 2025Part 1:We talk with Bob Sanders, who is planning a ride in support of the people of. He is a 70-year-old Jewish former reporter turned activist is cycling across the country this summer in a 4000-mile Ride Against War on Gaza (RAW GAZA).Bob Sanders, also a founder of Not In My Name, NH " a group of Jews opposed to Israeli policy on Palestine.We discuss the many Jews that disapprove of the Israeli policy in Gaza. We also talk about how any criticism of Israel is being weaponized by the administration as 'antisemitism'.Part 2:2025-05-0855 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen May 7 2025Part 1:We talk with Stephanie Hanes, who has written broadly on subjects ranging from climate and the environment to education, families, food and farming. She has been an Alicia Patterson fellow and a multiple-time grant recipient from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. She holds teaching positions at Yale University's School of the Environment and The College of William & Mary.We discuss the push to drill and dig in the administration, when many of the minerals and metals we need are already available in the byproducts of existing mining an drilling, in addition to the resources available...2025-05-0757 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen May 6 2025Part 1:We talk with Alex Sammon, Slate Features writer.We discuss how the administration has been treating people imprisoned because of immigration policies, and because of thought crimes that are critical of Trump. Specifically, we discuss the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a legal immigrant and graduate student, who has been held in Louisiana since his kidnapping by ICE. We discuss the prison, which is private, and its conditions. We also discuss the environment there and the local economy's dependence on this private prison. The prisoners there have not been convicted of any crimes.Part 2:We...2025-05-0656 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 5 2025Rethink the week.This is a panel discussionJamie Rowen is Associate Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She received her doctorate from the Jurisprudence and Social Policy Program at the University of California, Berkeley, as well as a law degree from Berkeley School of Law. Dr Rowen's work has been published in the International Journal of Transitional Justice, Law and Social Inquiry, Human Rights Quarterly, and numerous other outlets.Stephen Pimpare is Professor of Public Policy at Vermont Law and Graduate School. He...2025-05-0555 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 2 2025Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, Publisher of the Texas Quorum Report.We discuss how Gov. Abbott has characterized criticism of Israel as 'anti-Israel' policies, and therefore 'anti-Texas' policies.We also discuss the latest Texas Senate-adopted criminalizing the 'morning-after' pill. This, despite Texas having a high maternal mortality rate. Since the Dobbs decision, the number of abortions has increased nationwide.We discuss the upcoming elections in Texas. Cornyn, Paxton, and possible candidates for the governorship.The Texas economy is contracting. The amounts collected by sales taxes have declined. Texas has no income tax. Small...2025-05-0257 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude May 1 2025Part 1:Benjamin T. King, Esquire, is a partner in the Concord law firm of Douglas, Leonard & Garvey, P.C., concentrating in employment litigation, civil litigation, workers compensation, and personal injury litigation. Attorney King, who has been a New Hampshire trial lawyer since 1997, is the current President of the New Hampshire Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association and is a Past President of the New Hampshire Association for Justice. Attorney King graduated from Dartmouth College and the University of Virginia School of LawWe discuss employee rights, particularly in the right-to-work states, where the employees are "At-will"...2025-05-0156 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 30 2025Part 1:We talk with Sophie Hill, reporter for the Christian Science Monitor.We discuss antisemitism in higher education in the US. This is being used by the Trump administration to punish universities, particularly the more prestigious universities for not having more stringent rules about antisemitism for their employees and students. However, according to surveys and interviews, rabbis and antisemitism activists do not agree what constitutes antisemitism, and whether Trump's approach is correct. Withdrawing funds from schools hurts ALL students, including Jewish students.Part 2:We talk with John Nichols, who is a national affairs correspondent for...2025-04-3056 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 29 2025Part one: Susan Milligan is a contributing editor for The New Republic. She is a former White House and congressional correspondent for the Boston Globe, U.S. News and World Report, and the New York Daily News.s America Pissed Off Enough at Trump and Musk for a General Strike?The United States hasnt seen such a massive labor action in 78 years. But the oligarchic wreckage of this administration is fueling multiple movements toward that goal.https://newrepublic.com/article/193370/general-strike-trump-musk-sara-nelson-labor-unionsWe note that Canada's election was yesterday, and results are that Canadians voted AGAINST w...2025-04-2955 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 28 2025This is a panel discussion. The panelists are: Stephen Pimpare is Professor of Public Policy at Vermont Law and Graduate School. He is the author of four books, including A Peoples History of Poverty and, most recently, Politics for Social Workers: A Practical Guide to Effecting ChangeBob Hennelly Hosts What's Going On! Moral Monday on WBAI.He's an award winning print and broadcast journalist and staff reporter. He was with the Chief-Leader for years covering unions since 1897. Bob is also a regular contributor for Salon where he writes about the economy and politics. Over the years he...2025-04-2856 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 25 2025Part 1:We talk with Joe Jaworski, who is a third-generation Texas trial attorney and former Mayor of Galveston, Texas. He has served as a law clerk to the United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit, and he has spent years in private practice as a trial attorney, mediator, and legal commentator.We discuss the state of Texas' prisons. There have been many heat deaths (41 in 2024). The Texas legislature has decided that there should be air conditioning in prisons by 2032. Effect, people who go to prison in Texas risk death, even for non-capital crimes.Texas is planning...2025-04-2557 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 24 2025Part 1:We talk with Nitish Pahwa, Staff writer at Slate.We discuss what has been happening at the National Parks. Douglas Burgum, the Interior Secretary, has allocated all authority to the Acting Assistant Secretary, Tyler Hassan. Hassan is a DOGE member. There have been massive layoffs of park rangers, and funding for parks has decreased. This is having an economic impact. Mining rights are being considered. The parks had a gain of $30 B in 2024, at a cost of $5 B.Part 2:We talk with Jonathan Feingold, who is an associate professor of law at Boston...2025-04-2458 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 23 2025Part 1:We talk with Linggong Kong, aa Ph.D. candidate in Political Science at Auburn University. My research focuses on international relations, including U.S.-China relations, China's grand strategy, and Northeast Asian security, as well as comparative politics, with a particular emphasis on political culture.We discuss the tariffs being imposed on Chines goods, and how this is likely to be perceived by the Chines government. The Chinese economy has been weakened, and now Trump may be perceived as the cause, thus helping the Chinese government shift blame, if any, on him. Weaknesses in the China...2025-04-2355 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 22 2025Part 1:We talk with Professor Barnet Sherman, Multinational Finance and Trade,Boston UniversityDuring his 30+ year career on Wall Street, Barnet Sherman grew and managed multibillion dollar portfolios for Morgan Stanley ($3B) and TIAA ($10B) as well as founded a hedge fund. Now a Professor at Boston University, he draws on these experiences in both his Multinational Finance & Trade and Corporate Finance classes to give graduate students professional insights on these complex topics. A Senior Contributor to Forbes.com, he continues to write extensively on the capital markets.We discuss the effect of discouraging students from...2025-04-2256 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 21 2025This is a panel discussion. The panelists are:Laura Jedeed, journalist who chronicles the right-wing movement.Lincoln Mitchell, a professor of Political Science at Columbia University.Stephen Pimpare, Professor at the Vermont School of Law.We discuss various topics that are in the headlines, and some that should be.-Cuts to programs--Head Start--Medicaid--NPR--courts across the country-The Systemic destruction of US institutions--universities--media outlets--law firms--museums--cultural institutions--foundationsThis full scale assault on US i...2025-04-2156 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attidue April 18 2025Part 1:We talk with Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward. and Dr. Ray Perryman, President and CEO of the Perryman Group.Grouphttps://www.perrymangroup.com/has half a century of experience in developing systems, analyzing complex problems, and communicating effectively with legislative, regulatory, and judicial bodies, Fortune 500 companies, business organizations, civic community leaders, and audiences through the world.We discuss the chaos that the Trump administration has brought to the US. This is not sustainable in the long term, and is ruinous to the country. It is obvious that Trump is NOT prioritizing the...2025-04-1856 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 17 2025Part 1:We talk with Laura Belin, is the publisher, editor, and primary reporter forBleeding Heartland, a community website focused on Iowa politics. She is also the Statehouse reporter for KHOI Radio in Ames and co-host of the station's "Capitol Week" program, as well as a member of theIowa Writers' Collaborative.We discussInteresting election cycle shaping up in Iowa. In addition to the open governor's race, we will have competitive U.S. House races in at least the first and third districts (Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn). Plus the DCCC announced last week that it will...2025-04-1755 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 16 2025Part 1:We talk with T. Christian Miller, reporter for ProPublica.We discuss the case currently in Louisiana courts. Blue Cross/Blue Shield is appealing a judgement that was rendered by a jury after 18 years of litigation. The Jury was out for two hours of deliberation. The case covered "prior authorization" for procedures which BC/BS refused to pay, even after authorization was given. Many interesting arguments were presented by BC/BS to avoid payment. A story of bad faith by the health insurer.Part 2:We talk with Regina Mahone, Senior Editor at The Nation.2025-04-1655 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 15 2025Part 1:We talk with John P. Jackson, Jr., Professor of History and Philosophy of Science,Michigan State UniversityProfessor Jackson writes in the area ofhistory and philosophy of science, especially the scientific study of race in the United States. He has authored, co-authored, or edited six books.We discuss the social construct of 'race' in the US.We examine how 'race' is human invention, a way to distinguish between people who may represent something different from our near acquaintances, and who may somehow represent a threat. We can thus justify enslaving and mistreating others by whatever...2025-04-1556 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 14 2025This is a panel discussion.Stephen Pimpare is Professor of Public Policy at Vermont Law and Graduate School. He is the author of four books, including "A Peoples History of Poverty" and, most recently, "Politics for Social Workers: A Practical Guide to Effecting Change"Lincoln Mitchell teaches political science and public policy at Columbia University. He is the author of nine books and his writings have appeared at CNN, Reuters, the New York Times, NBC, the San Francisco Examiner and numerous other media platforms. For more of Lincolns work you can subscribe to his Substack Kibitzing with...2025-04-1455 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 11 2025Part 1:We talk with Attorney Joe Jaworski to talk Texas politics, JoeJaworski, grandson of Leon a third generation Texan and a former council member, mayor pro tem and mayor of Galveston, Texas, owns The Jaworski Law FirmWe discuss the chaos caused by Trump's tariff actions, and how this has affected Texas. The business community is cautious about criticizing the actions, but still worried about the effects. Texas is the largest single state to export, mostly energy in the form of refined oil and related products.We learn that Ken Paxton, the Atty General, is running...2025-04-1155 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 10 2025Part 1:We talk with Henry Grabar, Staff Writer at Slate.We discuss the Canadian government's plan to increase housing buildup in Canada, including changes to local regulations to allow different kinds of housing builds. This would include zoning changes, increased use of modular construction, and pre-fab construction. Additionally, they plan to decrease borrowing costs. The Liberals are up in the polls, and popular sentiment in Canada is against the Trump policies and tariffs.Part 2:We talk with Frank Bowman a law professor and former federal and state prosecutor.He is the author of the...2025-04-1056 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen April 9 2025Part 1:We talk with Mark Joseph Stern, Slate Senior Writer.We discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on the legality of Trump's mass deportations, and the rationale, the 'Alien Enemies Act of 1798'. We discuss how this Act does not apply. We also discuss the ramifications of such a rationale. These would also apply to citizens, if Trump chooses, which he has already signaled that he would. Deportation to a foreign country, even by 'mistake' could be a danger to anyone in the US.Part 2:We talk with Dave Levinthal, a Washington, D.C...2025-04-0955 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen April 8 2025Part 1:We talk with John Nichols, a national affairs correspondent forThe Nation. He has written, cowritten, or edited over a dozen books on topics ranging from histories of American socialism and the Democratic Party to analyses of US and global media systems. His latest, cowritten with Senator Bernie Sanders, is theNew York TimesbestsellerIt's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism.'We discuss the large protest demonstrations, themed "Hands Off" against the Trump policies. The federal government is dysfunctional, and the US cannot afford this.Part 2:We talk with Congressman Ro Khanna, who represents...2025-04-0855 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 7 2025This is a panel discussion.We discuss the actions taken by the administration, where real issues are ignored, but others are used to shock and intimidate people and institutions.A recession is coming, due to the policies enacted. The state services that help people survive are being dismantled. We may be looking at a 'depression' rather than 'recession'. Climate change is the existential danger that threatens us all.Large law firms, universities, and others are bowing before this destructive administration. What ca/should be done? Who will do it?Music: From David Rovics, “The Ri...2025-04-0756 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 4 2025Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Texas based Qorum Report.We discuss Texas reactions to Musk in Wisconsin, and how Musk has inserted himself in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election.We discuss the Texas legislature, and Musk's influence in Texas. His company is the second largest employer in Austin.We also talk about hoe Texas farmers will be affected by tariffs. There are also 1800 auto assembly lines in Texas that are dependent on just-in-time parts from Mexico. There has been a $5 billion NIH cut to Texas agencies. We talk about school vouchers...2025-04-0455 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 3 2025Part 1:We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director for Florida Watch.We discuss the recent elections in Florida to replace two members of Congress. The Democratic candidates dis NOT win, but the votes were much lower for the Republican candidates than anticipated. There is a feud between the governor and the legislature in Florida. Property taxes is a point of contention, as are sales taxes. Property insurance rates continue to rise, and some insurance companies have abandoned Florida markets. For residents, property insurance rates are a very important consideration.Part 2:We talk with Elizabeth Minnich...2025-04-0355 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 2 2025Part 1:We talk with Harold Meyerson, Editor-at-Large, The American Prospect.We discuss Trump's abrogation of the contractual rights of Federal employees to belong to unions. Unions represent more than one million federal employees. The claim by Trump is that ALL federal employees are subject to rules regarding national security. Now, government employment is dependent on loyalty to Trump, rather than expertise and experience. We discuss the implications for federal agencies and their clients, the people of the US. This is a war against workers.Part 2:We talk with Jessica Piper, reporter at Politico.We...2025-04-0255 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude April 1 2025Part 1:We talk with Megan O'Matz, reporter for ProPublica.We discuss with her the election for Wisconsin Supreme Court, which has been flooded with money from Musk. The issues for Wisconsin remain important, and they are the protection of abortion in Wisconsin, union rights, and how redistricting will be done.Part 2:We talk with Mel Goodman, Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy and a professor of government at Johns Hopkins University. A former CIA analyst, Goodman is the author of "Failure of Intelligence: The Decline and Fall of the CIA" and "National Insecurity...2025-04-0155 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude March 31 2025This is a panel discussion.Topics covered:- The administration is targeting speech-The disagreement with Canada is worsening daily, fueled by Trump's accusing Canada for treating the US unfairly.=People are being kidnapped with no wattants, and being deported, despite the illegality.-Democratic Party are mostly clueless, and are not taking organized action-The tole of DOGE continues to grow.-Powerful law firms are capitulating to Trump, as are powerful universities. Music: From David Rovics, “The Richest Man in the World Says So”, 20252025-03-3154 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude March 28 2025Featured speakers/guests:Part 1:We talk with Joe Jaworski, host of "The Midterms", and former mayor of Galveston, Tx.We discuss the censorship of speech and thought in Texas. We also discuss the makeup of the Texas legislature, and the likely issues that they will take up. One of them is the school voucher program, which the governor has pushed. We discuss the 'voucher profiteers' now in Texas.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Robert Hockett. Curry is a former legislator in Connecticut, white house aide, and two-time candidate for Governor in...2025-03-2854 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude March 27 2025Part 1:We talk with John Nichols, a national affairs correspondent for The Nation. He has written, cowritten, or edited over a dozen books on topics ranging from histories of American socialism and the Democratic Party to analyses of US and global media systems. His latest, cowritten with Senator Bernie Sanders, is the New York Times bestseller, It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism.We discuss Musk's involvement in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race.We also talk about the latest Trump administration scandal: the attack plan against the Houhtis being discussed on Signal, a commercial chat. What...2025-03-2755 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude March 26 2025Part 1: We talk with Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor Georgia Bureau Chief.We discuss the increasing violence in the US. This includes the domestic extremism and police violence against citizens. What is currently endorsed by the government? "Everything everywhere all at once" .Part 2:We tak with Ron Abramson, Chair of Shaheen & Gordons Immigration Law Group.Ronald Abramson encabeza el Grupo de Inmigracion en el despacho de Shaheen y Gordon.We discuss the recent deportations of Venezuelans swept up in raids, some for only having tattoos. Fear is growing among immigrants across the country. This i...2025-03-2654 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude Match 25 2025Part 1:We talk with Jeet Heer, National Affairs Correspondent, The NationWe discuss the behavior of the Democratic Party. The are ineffectual, and leadership is lacking, with the exception of Bernie Sanders and AOC. They are following a program of cowardice, as exemplified by Schumer. Large law firms are caving to trumpists. Judges are at risk, with threats being uttered. When will it be 'enough' to make voters react?Part 2:We talk with Eamon Whalen, a freelance journalist who writes about the right wing, and about the 'masculinity culture'.We discuss with Mr. Whalen...2025-03-2555 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude March 24 2025Stephen Pimpare is Professor of Public Policy at Vermont Law and Graduate School. He is the author of four books, including A People’s History of Poverty and, most recently, Politics for Social Workers: A Practical Guide to Effecting ChangeLincoln Mitchell teaches political science and public policy at Columbia University. He is the author of nine books and his writings have appeared at CNN, Reuters, the New York Times, NBC, the San Francisco Examiner and numerous other media platforms. For more of Lincoln’s work you can subscribe to his Substack “Kibitzing with Lincoln” at /lincolnm...2025-03-2455 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen March 21 2025Part 1:We talk with Jeremy Schwartz, investigative reporter for ProPublica.We discuss the elections to school boards in Texas. We look at the difference between 'at-large' elections and 'within district' elections. We note that in the 'at-large' elections, the school board members who are chosen concentrate less on education than on culture wars. Actual parents have less input. In 'within-district' elections, school board members are more likely to be focused on education. We discuss election funding, and how this will affect education in future.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and David Atkins. Bill Curry...2025-03-2155 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude March 20 2025Part 1: We talk with Felipe de la Hoz, contributing editor forThe New Republic.Along with co-writer Gaby Del Valle, he runsBORDER/LINES, a weekly newsletter breaking down the rapid pace of change in federal immigration policy.We discuss the case of Mahmoud Khalil, who has been taken by federal agents. Although he is a green card holder, he is being treated as a criminal for his speech, apparently, and treated as a threat. We discuss the rationale, and what the various implications are.Part 2: We talk with Alison Phllips, Professor of Psychology, and with Julia Standefer, Ph...2025-03-2056 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude March 19 2025Part 1:We talk with Katharine Stewart, investigative reporter, and author of two recent books, "The Power Worshipers", and "Money, Lies, and God,"We discuss the tactics of the US christian right, and how their goal is to crush liberalism and democracy in the US and other countries. How the christian right uses disinformation to to sway people to their view, and confuse people.Part 2:We talk with Nathan Meyers, Ph.D. candidate in sociology at U Mass Amherst.We discuss how Trump uses his power to privatize government functions, to 'prove' how inefficient government...2025-03-1955 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude March 18 2025Part 1:We talk with Aaron Regunberg, the Contributing Editor at The New Republic, and Senior Climate Policy Counsel at Public Citizen.We discuss the Bernie Sanders tour of the US, and the reception Sanders is getting from many people.It is important to note that the fastest growing demographic in the US is billionaires. In the last 10 years, the number has increased from 500 to 2500 billionaires.Part2:We talk with Richard Peltier, Professor of Environmental Health. U Mass Amherst.We discuss the likely effects of the dismantling of air quality rules, as is being...2025-03-1856 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude March 17 2025This is a panel discussion. We cover many topics:-Rally for veterans on Friday, and for the Veterans Affairs Department, which has provided training for 70-80% of doctors practicing today.-The new voter registration requirements in NH, which is also being considered by the Republicans for national adoption. This will cause many women to lose the right to vote, because it requires that women register with their birth name.-Schumer's capitulation on the Continuing Resolution-The federal government is being dismantled.-Jeanne Shaheen's decision to NOT run for reelection-School vouchers, while there...2025-03-1755 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude March 14 2025Part 1:We talk with Matt Angle, Principal of Angle Strategies and Director of the Texas Democratic Trust. He is a representative of the Lone Star Project.We discuss Texas politics, specifically elections in the big counties in Texas, Harris Co (Houston area), and Tarrant County (Dallas area). We discuss the importance of county elections, and the current push by the Republicans to displace the current mayor of Mansfield, TX. We discuss the role of County judges, which is more administrative than in other states, and powerful because of the size of Texas counties. We talk about the...2025-03-1455 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude March 13 2025Part 1:We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director, DeSantis Watch, Florida Watch.We discuss attempts by the Florida Legislature to limit the reach and power of the Citizen-Led Amendment law in Florida, and the effects that would have.We also talk about the secret Insurance Report, which revealed the corruption in the insurance industry in Florida, and which has finally been revealed after the original 2022 completion.We discuss the rise in electricity prices in Florida and how prices are set.Part 2:We talk with Mark Joseph Stern, who write for Slate.com, and...2025-03-1355 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude March 12 2025Part 1:We talk with Analilia Meijia, Co=Executive Director of the Center for Popular Democracy.We discuss the actions of Trump, essentially gutting most government service for people who are not wealthy. For example, 40% of all children in the US are covered by Medicaid, as are a large percentage of people in nursing homes. This constitutes a wealth transfer from the poor to the rich, who stand to gain through tax cuts they do not need. What should be done?Part 2:We talk with Laura Belin, Editor and Publisher of 'Bleeding Heartland' which is based...2025-03-1355 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnsen Attitude March 11 2025Part 1:We talk with Justin Elliott who writes for ProPublica.He describes the results of an investigation he did, with colleagues, to find out the details of a boarding house in Washington D.C. being used by Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republican Members as a residence. The house is owned by wealthy Republican supporter Lee Beeman, and is occupied/run by Rev. Berger as a home for white christian nationalists. It is not clear how much rent is being paid, and not clear how much unregistered lobbying is happening. Former Congressman Ogles, among others, is also...2025-03-1155 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude March 10 2025This is a panel discussion.We discuss the Address to Congress made by Trump. We talk about the comments made by Al Green. What happened is indicative that the US is no longer in "normal' mode. What can be done to counter the fascist behavior of Trump and his supporters?How can the propaganda machine be broken?We need a communication strategy that cannot be overridden by Trump and Musk.Any vote that could depose this government must be much more than 51% of voters. Fascists do not leave because they lose a close election. They...2025-03-1055 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude March 7 2025Part 1:We talk with Joe Jaworski, former mayor of Galveston, TX.We discuss a Democratic member of Congress who died: Sylvester Turner. This gives Gov. Abbott the opportunity to delay a special election for that seat, giving Republicans an advantage (218R vs. 214 D)We discuss Abbott's pressure for school vouchers in Texas. Senate Bill 2 has passed, House Bill 3 covers this question. We discuss the implications for poorer families, and what implications this has for public education in Texas.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry, two-time candidate for Governor of Connecticut, and with Matthew Cooper...2025-03-0756 minAttitude with Arnie ArnesenArnie Arnesen Attitude March 6 2025Part 1:We talk with Christine Keiner, Department Chair, Department of Science, Technology, and Society, Rochester Institute of Technology.We discuss the cuts to NOAA, and the effects this will have on weather prediction, research on oceanic problems and solutions, research on wetlands, lakes, and streams. Climate change research will suffer.Part 2:We talk with Steve Paikin, host of the Canadian talk show "Agenda".We discuss how the relationship between Canadians and the US has changed due to Trump. Canadians, who were 'best friends' to US citizens, now find themselves at odds due to Trump's...2025-03-0655 min