Attitude with Arnie Arnesen

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg ,publisher of the Quorum Report, the oldest political newsletter in TX.We discuss the early primaries in Texas now ongoing. We discuss the status of Republican primary candidates, and the Democratic primary candidates. Texans do no have to declare prior to actual voting which party they participate in. We also discuss the role of the governor, Greg Abbott, in the primaries, even though he is not on the ballot himself. Part 2: We talk with Bill Curry and Harold Meyerson. 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. He has written for Salon, the Daily Beast, the Huffington Post and the Hartford Courant and has provided commentary on National Public Radio, MSNBC and many other news outlets. Harold Meyerson is editor at large of The American Prospect.We discuss the State of the Union speech and the poor performance of Democrats who did not take the opportunity to challenge Trump's lies and fabrications. To be so passive in the face of obvious mendacity is a poor showing. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls. "John Pine,   2015

We talk with Naomi Bethune, who writes in The American Prospect.We discuss how the current administration is ensuring that the actions against minorities. and erasing history, in effect erasing the contributions of minorities.Part 2:We talk with Jeet Heer.We discuss the actions and INACTIONS of the Democrats during the State of the Union speech.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Let the sunshine in."

Part 1:We talk with Andrea Bastiani Archibald and Josh Ackley about the Girl Scouts.The Girl Scout organization years ago decided to be inclusive, and accept all girls who applied. This includes transgender girls. We discuss how the organization, which consists of independent councils across the country, went about this.Part 2:We talk with Ana Santos Putschman, a Professor of Law at Villanova University. We discuss how the MRNA vaccines are being treated by the government, solely on the basis of how RFK Jr.'s opinion, rather than science. This has consequences for us all, since it makes it more difficult to be vaccinated.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: John Pine, "That's how every empire falls,"  2015

Part 1:We talk with Michael Beckel, of the Corruption Chronicles.We discuss the various levels of corruption in the administration, and how this affects us all. IssueOne.org is an organization that is building consensus to reduce the influence of money in politics.Part 2:We talk with Ivan Oransky, a physician, medical researcher, and journalist, founder of Retraction Watch.We discuss how retractions should alert us to new findings, and to the findings of research that was not done correctly. We also discuss the role of whistleblowers.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: John Pine, "That;s how every empire falls," 2015

Susan Milligan, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Aaron RosenthalThis is a panel discussion.Part 1:We discuss the declaration made by ICE that the "Metro Surge " in Minneapolis was a complete success. We note the killings of two American citizens, and the the kidnapping of more than 4000 residents of Minneapolis without warrants or explanations. This has cost the city and state millions in lost revenue, and lost wages and rents. All this while court orders are being ignored. We also discuss what kinds of employment a 'former ICE agent' is qualified for?Part 2:We discuss what kinds of accountability will be needed to rectify what is happening now?  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: John Pine, "That's how every empire falls."

Part 1:We talk with Jaden Edison, reporter for the Texas Tribune.We discuss the school vouchers now in place in Texas, for which the initial budget authorization is $1 Billion, and will likely grow to several time that.Vouchers are being granted mostly to parents who already have children in private schools. Some private schools are shut out of that because they are being classified as being training grounds for 'terrorists', without proof or even examination. We discuss criteria, oversight (none), and the effect on public schools, effect on rural schools in Texas.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Jamie Rowen,We discuss the proliferation of ICE human warehouses, centers where detainees will be kept. What are the implications of such local "concentration camps" for the neighborhoods and towns where this will be done?WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls", John Pine  2015

Part 1:We talk with David Dayen, Executive Editor, The American Prospect.We discuss how lobbyists have a greater than ever influence in government. Specifically, we focus on the economic issues: mergers, takeovers, and trusts. We discuss recent cases, and how they have altered the financial markets and landscape. We look at how Epstein's network of the very rich are connected.Part 2:We tlak with Donald Tomaskovic-Devey, Professor of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, the Director of the Center for Employment Equity, and Associate Editor of the SocioEconomic Review.We discuss how the EEOC is framing discrimination, and how this agency is encouraging white men to file discrimination suits in employment. We look at who is REALLY to blame for the economic and status losses that men have experienced in the workplace.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "500 Miles" Peter, Paul, and Mary, 1962

Part 1:We talk with Alaric DeArmont, journalist who has written about many topics.We discuss how the rest of the world perceives the US. This administration has acted in ways that will not be easily forgiven by other countries. Consequences will likely be generational. The trust is gone-the US is seen as having betrayed many.Part 2:We talk with Corinne Brion, Assistant Professor at University of Dayton, School of Education and Health Services.We discuss the recent move in Ohio to ban the use of cell phones in all schools. We look at how this was implemented, and the results from the students' and faculty perspective.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls"  John Pine, 2015

Part 1:We talk with Neil Aquin, founder, Houston Democracy Project.We discuss the threats to Primary voters in Harris County in Texas. The primary there is in February, and rules about voting are being changed to benefit Republican candidates. Impediments are in place to discourage Democratic voters.Part 2:We talk with Sasha Abramsky, freelance journalist, published in many periodicals, and has written "American Carnage".We discuss what is happening in the ranks of MAGA. Defections, retreats from public office by some, and increasing criticism of Trump's policies. We discuss how this not enough. Those who leave MAGA need to join the opposition, not just withdraw. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: John Pine, "That's how every empire falls," 2015

This is a panel discussion. The panel consists of Arnie Arnesen, Laura Jedeed, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen PimparePart 1:Wed discuss the ICE detention centers that are being established in various states. We also discuss the deaths attributable to ICE activities.Part 2:We discuss the source of much of the budget that is being used by Russell Vought: USAID moneys. We also discuss changes made in NYX by Mamdani.WNHN.ORG production 

Part 1:We talk with Naomi Cahn and Sonia M. Suter about the efforts in Texas to restrict and prevent medical care to women who are pregnant, and not provide proper care tor children.Part 2:We talk with Lynn Parramore about life expectancy in US, which is dropping. The US is very low in the rankings internationally, rating lower than some less-developed countries, despite very high costs. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: Billy Joel, "She's Always a Woman", 1977

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report.We discuss the upcoming senate race in Texas. 51% of Texans disapprove of the immigration policy. Construction is stalled due to lack of workers, many of whom are undocumented. Texas tax revenues are down.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Robert Hennelly. We discuss Pam Bondi's testimony before congress.Eugenics appears to be a motivator to the elite members of the US to proceed as they have been. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: John Pine, "That's how every empire falls, " 2015 

Part 1:We talk with Charlie Hunt, a political scientist.We discuss the problem of elections, particularly local elections. Often, there are no real competitors in elections, and that reduces the choices that voters face. What should be done to remedy this?Part 2:We talk with Elizabeth Lopatto, Senior Writer for The Verge.We discuss what has been revealed so far from the Epstein documents. Specifically, how Epstein used vehicles such as the Edge Foundation to insinuate himself into science circles, and other influencer circles, such as the intellectual 'elite' in the US and elsewhere.  WNHNFM.ORG  production 

Part 1:We talk with Liza Featherstone, Contributions Editor, The New Republic.We discuss how there is increasing violence of the administration against those who dissent. As people are being kidnapped off the streets and from their homes, ostensibly because they are 'illegal' aliens, those who witness and record these events are increasingly being bullied in various ways. Power protecting itself?Part 2:We talk with Mark Joseph Stern, Senior writer at Slate who covers courts and legal matters.We discuss how the Dept of Justice appears to be collapsing. Many lawyers have left, and those who remain are being assigned to ICE matters, rather than investigating crimes, such as cartel crimes, and other, serious crimes. In effect, Americans are LESS safe as a result. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: John Pine, "That's how every empire falls," 2015

This is a panel discussion.We discuss Trump's need for recognition, that is, to have things named after him.ICE personnel deployed at polling places?We need mass mobilization to counter this government.Americans need to make this regime collapse.Would having the resistance be supported by its own tech platforms be more effective? WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Pine, 2015

Part 1:We talk with Matt Angle, Principal of Angle Strategies, and Director of the Texas Democratic Trust.We discuss the results of the recent special election in Texas for the Texas Legislature, where a newcomer Democrat beat a long-term Republican candidate by 14 points. The issues were local. We also discuss the upcoming US Senate race in Texas, for Cornyn's seat.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Laura Jedeed.We discuss the situation in Minneapolis, where ICE is still targeting people. The effect is to make the populace scarred for life, because they are living through an occupation by armed, masked, and aggressive interlopers.We discuss also the effect of immigration, as described by the conservative Cato Institute, which dis an analysis of immigrants' contributions and costs. Even by their analysis, contributions far outweigh any costs of immigration. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: John Pine, "That's how every empire falls" 2015

Part 1:We talk with the Reverend Richard Stower, an activist in Maine.We discuss the upcoming election for US Senator from Maine. Susan Collins, a long-time Republican senator, is being challenged by two Democrats. For many Mainers, it is a battle between mind and heart.Part 2:We talk with Bob Lord, the Patriotic Millionaires' Advisor on Tax Policy.We discuss the recently proposed tax on Billionaires in California. It is a one-time tax, comprising 5% of their total wealth. The collected funds would affect about 200 individuals in California, and raise about $100 B. 90% of those funds would go to health care in California, and the remaining 10% would be allocated to food support.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: John Pine, "That's how every empire falls", 2015

Part 1:We talk with Doug Bock Clark, reporter for ProPublica.We discuss the recent 'raid' of Georgia's election materials pertaining to the 2000 elections. The raid was headed by Tulsi Gabbard, who has no legal right to participate in local domestic matters. There are many issues raised: 'nationalized' elections, process, etc.Part 2:Ned Rosnicoff, writer, researcher and urban policy Consultant, and Fellow at Roosevelt Institute.We discuss the concept of YIMBY ('yes in my back yard'), to increase the supply of housing in cities and other places where there is currently a shortage of housing. We discuss the various possible solutions and approaches to the problem.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: John Pine, "That's how every empire falls." 2015

Part 1:We talk with John Nichols, Executive Editor of The Nation Magazine. We discuss some local and state elections in the country, including a county in Texas. We discuss the events in Minneapolis, and how people there are resisting Trump and ICE. In addition what the people are doing to help their neighbors. The Nation has nominated the people of Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize.Part 2:We talk with Peter Greene, who writes about education in the United States. We discuss the push to vouchers in many states. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: John Pine: "That's how every empire falls,"  2015

This is a panel discussion with Arnie, Lincoln, and Stephen.The topics covered:Arrest in Minneapolis of news reporters.There have been at least 12 shootings by ICE personnel and at least 2300 illegal detentions. There have been renditions to 3rd countries. There are more than 100 ignored court orders.Congressional representatives have been threatened.Part 2:We discuss the involvement of Tulsi Gabbard in the seizure of voting records in Georgia's 2020 election. Gabbard is not authorized by law to do this.There appear obvious signs on Trump's methods to undermine the midterm elections. The MEGA Act is one such method.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: John Pine "This is how empires fall" , 2015