Attitude with Arnie Arnesen

Part 1:We talk with Paul Glastris, Editor in Chief, Washington Monthly.We discuss college rankings, and how they are determined by different organizations. We also look at the rankings by the Washington Monthly, which uses different criteria to develop the rankings.Part 2:We talk with Laura Belin, political reporter in Iowa, and runs the blog "Bleeding Heartland".We discuss the arrest and accusations against Dr. Ian Roberts, the Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools.We discuss the methods used by ICE to detain Dr. Roberts, and the various pressures put on the Des Moines School BoardWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

This is a panel discussion.The topics covered:- How did the US get to this state?-anti-science-loss of access to medical care for the non-rich-'good vs.-evil' division-griefWe discuss some signposts along the way: Covid, administration running unchecked, the role of Stephen MillerPart 2:We discuss the possible purge of military leadership, a la authoritarian methods.More military involvement in domestic arenas.-Hate speech by the administration.-Antifa labeled a 'terrorist organization".-Misuse of the DOJ to target individuals who disagree with Trump.-ICE tactics and powers.-The role of SCOTUS and John Roberts in dismantling US democracy.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

part one: Jaden Edison is the public education reporter for The Texas TribuneChristian activist David Barton will advise Texas State Board of Education during social studies overhaulpart two:Robert Hennelly Award-winning investigative journalist, broadcast and print reporter for more than 30 yearsBob is the acting General Manager of WBAI in NYC.Bill Curry  political commentator was a CT state senator, comptroller and two time Democratic nominee for governor who served as Counselor to the President in the Clinton White House. topics:One detainee dead, two critically wounded after shooting at Dallas ICE facility FBI Director Kash Patel said an anti-ICE message was found on an unspent shell casing.from X Aaron Ruper (former editor at VOX) "This is the fishiest stuff I've ever seen. We're supposed to believe the shooter wrote "Anti-ICE" in pen on a bullet and then shot detainees but not ICE officers?"nh UN speech: This Might Be Trump's Most Bonkers Speech 

 Dave Levinthal author of a piece at the Columbia Journalism Review, describing how ICE and CBP are possibly breaking the law and making it impossible for reporters to access information through FOIA requests...they have become Arnie and Jon discuss Democratic leadership's inexcusable failure to speak honestly about the racism, antisemitism, xenophobia, anti-LGBTQ bigotry and Christian Nationalism that animated Charlie Kirk's ideology and undergirds the organizations he built. It should be easy to express empathy and denounce political violence without engaging in revisionist myth telling that normalizes the hate-filled rhetoric and machinery that fuels the Trump regime's assault on our classrooms, our communities and our democracy. Yet that simple task is proving too much for too many in America's opposition party. Rather than speak simple truths, leading Democrats in the House and Senate have approved resolutions that recast a white supremacist movement as politics done right. Against this backdrop, we appreciate scholars like Olufemi Taiwo and Jeff Sharlet for correcting the record. 

Part 1:We talk with Chris Lehmann, DC Bureau Chief for The Nation magazine.We discuss the concept of 'democratic socialism', and how this seems to scare the Democratic party's leaders. The implication of Mamdani's nomination, and the lack of support from the party's leaders is telling. What should be the party's relationship to its corporate donors, and to its consultants?Part 2:We talk with Emma Janssen, Writing Fellow at The American Prospect.We discuss the union-building efforts of nurses and medical professionals at the Unity Point Hospitals in Iowa. The union-building efforts are a response to the dangers that medical professionals and their patients face at work. The hospitals are spending millions of dollars to fight the unionizing, because they do not want to spend relatively much less to provide safety policies and measures to ensure the safety of the employees and patients.Feel free to use/not use this for comments.Please note, that for the Thursday broadcast (Race Class), Johathan Feingold will provide notes for his part of the broadcast.  Please remind him to send it  to Dave, instead of me, as usual. 

Part 1:We talk with Nitish Pahwa, staff writer, business and technology, at Slate.com.We discuss how Trump is gaining control over more US media, by pressuring the few companies who control it. In 1983, 50 companies were in the media business. Today, in 2025, 6 companies control 90% of the media. We now see preemptive compliance to the administration, and self-censoring broadcasters.Part 2:We talk with Dr. Jamie Rowen, Assoc. Prof. of Legal Studies, UMass=Amherst.We discuss the Charlie Kirk funeral services, and his near-beatification by the administration.We also discuss the increasing gun violence among young American men.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

This is a panel discussionPart 1:We discuss the looming government shutdown.We discuss Charlie Kirk's assassination, and the use that the MAGA are making of this.The consolidation of the authoritarian regime now being enacted.The opposition is failing to coordinate its actions.Part 2:Vaccines are being denied to the poor through government policy: insurance will not pay unless government agencies deem them necessary. An aristocracy is being created.What counterparts to the actions of the MAGA bloc? WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report, about Texas politics.We discuss the US Senate race in Texas, and the Democratic candidates and the Republican candidates. Paxton is fighting rumors of additional extramarital involvements, and mortgage fraud.Part 2:We talk with Ryan Cooper and Bill Curry.We discuss the probable outcome of Trump's economic policies: stagflation. Economy is collapsing: the labor market in the US is weak, inflation is rising.Democrats in Congress should NOT collaborate with Republicans to prop up this government.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Susan Milligan, writer for The New Republic. We discuss the heroes of the Resistance in the US.Part 2:We talk with MJ and Maggie Bohara, the organizers for the We Are America March, which is in progress. This march is being made by people as a march that started in Philadelphia, and will culminate in Washington D.C. to deliver a copy of the Constitution to Congress.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:Discussion of Robert Arnold's substack.Interview with Jennifer Abruzzo, former Counsel to NLRB.Part 2:We talk to John Nichols about the corruption of the Trump administration. Specifically, we discuss how the whole political system in the US has become corrupt at its core.WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor's environment and climate change writer.We discuss how the environment includes the activities that are social and political. We are all being affected because we are being forced to watch the violent actions of a relative few people.Part 2:We talk with Whitney Curry Wimbish, staff writer for The American Prospect.We discuss how the administration is gaslighting the population, with an aim to make them more passive, and prevent voting in upcoming elections. We discuss DARVO, a strategy that is being used.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionDavid Rovids: Music

This is a panel discussion.-The shooting of Charlie Kirk-political violence and reaction of Trump and the Republican party-The vilification of "radicals on the left"-The social contract in the US regarding speech and violence-What is a balanced political discussion?-The mayoral election in NYC-The invasion of NOT Chicago, bur of Memphis by Trump's order to the National Guard-Trump's administrative threats-Posse Comitatus Statute apparently unenforceable-The militarization of policeThe role of SCOTUS WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

part one:Trump Says America's Oil Industry Is Cleaner Than Other Countries'. New Data Shows Massive Emissions From Texas Wells The oil industry touts Texas as a success story in controlling climate-warming methane emissions. The state's regulator, however, grants nearly every request to burn or vent gas into the atmosphere.reporter: Martha Pskowski covers climate change and the environment in Texas from her base in El Paso. part two:24 years since 9-11the assassination of Charlie Kirkthe state of the US economya conversation with: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.Harold Meyerson is editor at large of The American Prospect.

part one: Complying with Trump administration's attack on DEI could get employers into legal trouble   -- a conversation with Deborah Widiss a Professor of Law and John F. Kimberling Chair, Indiana University her research and teaching focuses on employment law, family law, statutory interpretation, and the significance of gender and gender stereotypes in the development of law and government policy.part two: Wait… the Army just made tech executives lieutenant colonels?! In June 2025, the U.S. Army swore in 4 Silicon Valley big shots — from Meta, Palantir, OpenAI, and Thinking Machines Lab — as lieutenant colonels in the Army Reserve.   -- a conversation with Laura Jedeed a freelance journalist who primarily focuses on the American conservative movement. 

part one: Todd Tucker A political scientist, Todd Tucker is director of Industrial Policy and Trade at the Roosevelt Institute. Tucker is a prolific political scientist specializing in trade and political economy. article: Democrats: Don't Let Trump Define What State Capitalism Can BThere's no turning back from Trump's moves on Intel and U.S. Steel. The challenge is to make public ownership serve the people. part two: Mark Joseph Stern a senior writer at slate.com and regular commentator on MSNBCarticle: The Supreme Court Just Let ICE Detain Americans Based on Race

Sept 9 showpart one:Anders Croy Communications Director for Florida Watch and the DeSantis Watch accountability project.topics:Florida is now the 2nd most financially distressed state in the USInsurance reform florida style...a disaster for consumersFlorida surgeon general denies need for study ahead of end to vaccine mandates in the stateDeSantis administration pushes to eliminate all vaccine mandates in Floridapart two: Indigo Olivier is a Reporter-Researcher at The New Republic.The Department of War Is the Most Honest Thing Trump Has Ever Done The presidents desired update to the agencys name marks the collapse of the liberal international order"and a military finally marching with its mask off.  

 opening thoughts:time to ask Republican Governor Ayotte and possible US Senate candidate John E Sununu (it works in every race by the way)1. do you support the release of the Epstein files...women who have been victims of sexual assault want to know and2. Florida has moved to end vaccine mandates for it's school children...do you believe in the efficacy of vaccines? Do you believe that RFK Jr.'s assault on vaccines will make America healthier? Do you think your state NH, should follow Florida's lead?talkers:Robert Arnold is a writer, poet, speaker, and activist from Helena, Arkansas. Known for his fierce, unapologetic voice, he writes about the American South, working-class struggle, racial justice, and the fight for democracy.His essays and speeches blend historical truth with emotional clarity, holding power to account and speaking plainly to the people. With a background in economics and a heart rooted in storytelling, he uses both facts and fire to challenge systems of injustice and inspire collective action.Stephen Pimpare is Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Master in Public Policy program at Vermont Law and Graduate School. He is the author of four books, numerous articles, and the Host of the New Books Network's public policy channel. 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 Lincoln's work you can subscribe to his Substack “Kibitzing with Lincoln” at /lincolnmitchell.substack.com/.”Jamie Rowen is a professor of Legal Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and the founding director of UMass' Center for Justice, Law, and Societies. Her work focuses on both domestic and international criminal law. Her book, Worthy of Justice: The Politics of Veterans Treatment Courts in Practice, is forthcoming with Stanford University Press in December 2025.rethink the weekTOO FUNNY: “Some recognition that we're in trouble”: GOP scrambles to rebrand Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill” The rebranding effort comes as GOP lawmakers trying to sell the legislation face angry town halls https://www.salon.com/2025/09/03/some-recognition-that-were-in-trouble-gop-scrambles-to-rebrand-trumps-big-beautiful-bill/US Hiring Intentions Pull Back While Job-Cut Announcements Rise Bloomberg. “US-based companies announced in August plans to add 1,494 jobs, the fewest for the month in data going back to 2009.”Google can hold on to Android, Chrome: federal judgeA judge ruled that the search giant would not be forced to sell off Chrome and Android https://www.salon.com/2025/09/02/google-can-hold-on-to-android-chrome-federal-judge/DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Into Fed's Cook, Issues Subpoenas WSJ 

Part 1:Guests: Chris TomlinsonWe talk with Chris Tomlinson about the energy situation in Texas. What will be the consequences for abandoning/cancelling sustainable energy generation (wind, solar) in Texas, which currently gets 40% of its energy from clean sources?Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Robert Hockett.We discuss the abandonment of the Rule of Law, and we now have the Rule of Trump. Increasing instability appears to be the future.

Part 1:We talk with Paul Finkelman, a legal historian.We discuss voting in the US during its history. Trump's intention to change voting rules to only allow in-person voting, with paper ballots, with only create more opportunities for voter fraud.Part 2:We talk with Joshua Keating, Senior Correspondent at VOX, covering foreign policy.We discuss how Trump is effect a globalist. He considers himself as CEO of America Inc. and would like to be the President of Europe. His actions are designed to have global reach. WNHNFM.ORG   production

Part 1:We talk with Nitish Pahwa, staff writer for business and technology at Slate.comWe discuss how Trump is targeting those who disagree with him by using information from government privileged sources. His "enemies" have experienced how their confidential information has been used to attack them. Data companies such as Palantir have been implicated.Part 2:We present the speeches made by Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders on Labor Day.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

This is a panel discussion.The guest host is Lincoln MitchellPart 1:We cover several topics:-Troops in several cities who have expresses political opposition to Trump-Demonstrates control over security forces-19 states have had National Guard deployed-Consolidation of control by Trump-Issues of transitional justice-Fake 'crime waves'-Pritzker's speech defying Trump-"This is not normal"-This is resegregationPart 2:-Democrats need a plan to exploit the chaos among Republicans-Redefine "danger" as the dangers posed by Trump policies: threats to health, economy, climate-We must acknowledge that regime change has occurred in the US, and deal with it_WE are the pariots, THEY are the traitors to American ideals 

Part 1: Jennifer Abruzzo, former general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, has outlined an agenda that would transform the American workplace. https://prospect.org/labor/memo-writer-jennifer-abruzzo/Jennifer has left her position at the NLRB, and is now general counsel for one of the largest unions in the US. We discuss the future for unions, and how unions may be the leaders for the resistance to trumpism. Part 2: We talk with John Nichols is the executive editor of The Nation. He previously served as the magazine's national affairs correspondent and Washington correspondent. Nichols 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 what is ahead for American workers, and what we can all do to mitigate the damage that Trump's actions are doing to the American worker. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Laura Belin, of "Bleeding Heartland", and KHOT radio in Iowa.We discuss the recent election of a State Senator in Iowa, where Caitlin Drey, a Democrat, replaced a Republican. Iowa Republicans thus lose a supermajority in their State Senate. This may indicate a shift in political opinions in Iowa due to the Trump policies.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Timothy Noah, staff writer for The New Republic.We discuss Trump's economy, and how it will affect the US long term. The changes in the labor market are affected by the immigration policies that now exist.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Ryan Cooper, Senior Editor at the American Prospect.We discuss war on wind power electricity generation. In Rhode Island, 80+ % of an offshore wind turbine project has been installed. Trump ordered it to be stopped. This, in light of the ever greater need for electricity in the US.Part 2:Our guest is Prof. Jonathan Feingold, and this is Race Class.Ep. 42 | Trumps Racism is Ends and MeansIn this episode, Arnie and Jon discuss how the Trump regime sees racism as both an end goal and a means to realize a whole slew of fascist desires. As to the end, we are witnessing an unrelenting campaign to entrench a racial order defined by white supremacist ideals that trace to antebellum America. The erection of confederate monuments, the erasure of Black history, the claim that race is biological, and the lawless kidnapping of people of color all serve this agenda. But Trump is also wielding racism to discredit political opponents, defund public education and redirect billions of dollars to allies " all in the service of Trump-style grift and a fascist politics designed to crush our communities and concentrate power in the privileged few.Jonathan FeingoldProfessor of LawBoston University School of Lawjfeingol@bu.edu|#RaceClass Podcast|researchWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Aneri Pattani, correspondent for KFF Health News.We discuss the "Goliath vs. David" suit filed by United Health Care (parent) against a several Kentucky counties who are suing Pharmacy Benefit Managers for the opioid problems. This has implications for many other suits, and also for the fine moneys' use by states.Part 2:We talk with Harold Meyerson, Edttor-at-Large for The American Prospect.We discuss Israel's war on Gaza. Only 8% of Democrats support this war, with younger Democrats even less supportive. How should the Democratic Party respond? WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Annie Waldman, reporter for ProPublica covering health care.We discuss the various cuts that have been made to federal health agencies. These cuts have decimated the staffing, supplies, and research.Part 2:We talk with Eric Petry, Counsel to the Brennan Center Elections and Government programs.We discuss the growth of political and financial corruption at the highest levels of government. What can be done?  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

This 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 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 Lincolns work you can subscribe to his Substack Kibitzing with Lincoln at /lincolnmitchell.substack.com/.Dr. Jamie Rowen is an associate professor of Legal Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and the founding director of UMass' Center for Justice, Law, and Societies.Robert Hennelly, Award-winning investigative journalist, broadcast and print reporter for more than 30 years, covering federal, state and local politics, public policy, labor, the environment, law enforcement and national security.The topics covered are:-The performance of fascism, as demonstrated by the 'takeover' of Washington DC-Attack on John Bolton-ICE intimidators and thugs-A sense of hopelessness-The need for a mass movement-Media laziness and timidity in facing Trump--ICE in schools, not private schools, not religious schools, but public schools-the segregation effect-Action and inaction by the Democrats WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Terry Virts, former AF pilot, and retired astronaut.  He is a candidate for US Senate from Texas. He is running as a Democrat in Texas, where there has been no statewide Democrat elected since 1994. Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry, former candidate for governor in Connecticut, White House aide for Bill Clinton. And we talk with David Daley, authority on gerrymandering. We discuss Trump's latest goal of gerrymandering more states beyond Texas, and the tactics being used by Republicans. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Peter Greene, expert on the currents state of public education. We discuss how education has become part of the current culture war.Part 2:We talk with Chris Lehman, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Nation magazine.We discuss how Trump is planning to subvert voting for the midterm elections. Mail in voting is under assault, as is the use of voting machines. All, to discourage voters. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Laura Belin, of "Bleeding Hearland".We discuss the current electoral landscape in Iowa. Who is likely to run, and possible outcomes.Part 2:We talk with Lincoln Mitchell, of Columbia University.We discuss how Trump's instability is destabilizing the whole world by his inconsistent and erratic policies and actions.  WNHNFM.ORG  production

 Part 1:We talk with Anders Croy about education in the state of Florida. Anders Croy is Communications Director for Florida Watch. Part 2: We talk with John Lewis, Writing Fellow at The American Prospect. We discuss how Prager is hoping to take over education in Florida, and in other states where vouchers are in place. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

This is a panel discussion.Our Guests:Ryan Cooper, the American Prospect's managing editor, and author of How Are You Going to Pay for That?: Smart Answers to the Dumbest Question in Politics. Lincoln Mitchell teaches political science and public policy at Columbia University. He is the author of nine books.Stephen Pimpare, 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 ChangeAaron Rosenthal, research director for North Star Policy Action and the author of The State You See: How Government Visibility Creates Political Distrust and Racial Inequality.Part 1: The Topics: PEP program in Florida uses taxpayer education money for non-education uses The non-existing crime in DC being used as an excuse for imposing martial law The safest cities are cities with large immigrant populations: NYC and El Paso, Tx. The control desired by any coup leader: “control the capitol” The competencies of any new ICE agents- The ongoing attack on American institutions and people fascist displays Part 2:The anti-intellectualism of the administration, and how long it will take to repair the effects, if possibleWe are headed to a stupid white futureWhat actions will be needed to correct this state, and how long it will take. .WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Ellis Simani, Data Researcher and reporter for Pro Publica.We discuss cronyism and lack of accountability in Texas tax payer funded (through vouchers) private schools.We also discuss China's solar initiative.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry. We discuss Gaza and Israel. By Israel's actions, a two-state solution is no longer possible.We also discuss how city laws are being ignored in Trump's occupation of Washington D.C.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Summary: | Featured speakers/guests:Part 1:We talk with Robert L. Borosage, is a leading progressive writer, activist, and co-founder of a range of progressive organizations including the Campaign for Americas Future, Progressive Majority, and ProgressiveCongress.org.We talk about the various threats to US security, INCLUDING from climate change. There has been no consideration of those from the administration.Part 2:We talk with Lisa Pelling, political scientist from Sweden.We discuss Sweden's experience with school vouchers. Sweden was the first country to implement this method in the developed countries. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1 Ann Johnson, Texas State RepresentativeWe discuss the special legistlative session called by Texas governor to redistrict Texas to add five Republican congressional seats. The Democrats left the state to deny a quorum, as a means of resistance. We discuss why, and what the outcome is likely to be. Part 2:We speak with Leslie Root, a demographer and assistant professor of research in the Institute of Behavioral Science at the University of Colorado Boulder.We discuss the demographics of the US and how they are being used to promote the idea of population collapse, absent more births to US women.WNHNFM.ORG  production Music: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Michael Tomasky, Editor of The New Republic.We discuss the upcoming meeting between Trump and Putin, announced as a discussion about the war in Ukraine. We also discuss the impact of Trump on the whole world, through his vairous policies and actions.Part 2:We talk with Doctors Anand Kumar and Jalees Rehman.We discuss the assault on vaccines by RFK, jr. and the implications for future research.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

This is a panel discussion.We discuss the madness of Donald Trump.- Assaults on the Veteran Administration- Assaults on federal unions- The Post-constitutional US- subpoenas in the Epstein matter- gerrymandering in Texas and other statesWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Chris Tomlinson, writer for the Houston Chronicle.We discuss how ICE is recruiting teenagers, issuing weapons, and employing them in ICE. We also discuss the current special session of the Texas Legislature called by the governor. Instead of dealing with disaster preparedness, property tax reform, and THC, the Republicans are pushing to once again create new districts, to ensure Republican advantage in 2026. It should be noted that the current districts were created by a majority Republican legislature. Democrats have left the state to protest.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Laura Jedeed.We discuss the probability of the use of nuclear weapons in the near future. Trump has moved a nuclear submarines closer to Russia, in an implied threat. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Nicole Foy, who writes for ProPublica.We discuss the violence displayed by ICE when taking and imprisoning people suspected of being aliens. This is especially true when people are being taken from their vehicles. Bystanders are also being intimidated.Part 2:We talk with Lincoln Mitchell, who teaches at Columbia University."Fear is the best friend of the authoritarian regime." How the administration is using fear to control the populace.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Matt Angle, who is a veteran of national and state Democratic politics with a proven record of success. Over his more than 30 years as a political professional, including his tenure as Chief of Staff to former Rep. Martin Frost of Texas and as the founder and director of the Lone Star Project, Angle has won a reputation as a shrewd and practical problem solver.We discuss the gerrymandering in Texas, and the actions of the Texas Legislature Democrats who have left Texas to protest the assault on minority voters proposed by the Republicans to create five new districts to benefit Republicans and freeze out minority voters.Part 2:We talk with Jeff Bryant, who is the lead fellow of The Progressive's Public Schools Advocate project, and a writing fellow and chief correspondent for Our Schools, a project of the Independent Media Institute.We discuss ho the Republicans are working to defund public schools across the country. This includes the elimination of the Department of Education, whose job it is to monitor schools. This is to increase private schools who are free to discriminate for any reason, with no oversight, even as they benefit from tax moneys. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Melvin Goodman, formerly of the CIA and a senior fellow at the Center for International Policy and a professor of government at Johns Hopkins University.We discuss the anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. We also discuss how the US seems to be racing to a missile defense system to counter Russia and others.Part 2:We talk with Prof. Patrick A. Parenteau, formerly director of Vermont Law School's Environmental Law Center and of the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic, is recognized for his expertise regarding endangered species and biological diversity, water quality and wetlands, environmental policy and litigation, and climate change.We discuss he rollback of environmental regulations by Trump. This affects all who breathe air or drink water, including manufacturers.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovic

This is a panel discussion.Topics:- Deterioration in the labor market in the US- It should be noted that setting tariffs is a congressional power- EPA is no longer observing the health effects of emissions, ignoring the endangerment of the environment- Large portions of the global South are becoming uninhabitable.Part 2- Gaza- The administration is claiming that it is fighting antisemitism when it attacks institutions like universities and libraries.-The administration's and its supporters are using the "antisemitism" club as a distraction.- We now have corporate socialism, which wants a weaker government.- State capacity is being destroyed.  WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Joe Jaworski, former mayor of Galveston, Tx. now a candidate for AG, Tx.We discuss the recent floods in Texas, and the political fallout for the governor and others. The Texas Legislature will have a special session, the main goal: to further gerrymander the state by redistricting for Republicans' advantage.Part 2:We talk with Chris Lehman and Bill Curry.We discuss what the Democratic Party should be doing to counter the assaults by the Republicans.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Jeet Heer, national affairs correspondent forThe Nation and host of the weekly Nation podcast.We discuss the environmental regulations being gutted by the Trump administration. The media bias against Mamdani is obvious.Part 2:We talk with Bob Lord, the Patriotic Millionaires Senior Advisor on Tax Policy and an Associate Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies.We discuss the redistribution of wealth from the working class to the millionaires' class in the last 40 years. Wage tax is NOT income tax. We also discuss the concept of PRE-distribution of wealth. WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Melissa Gira Grant, staff writer for the New Republic.We discuss the "detention centers" being established by the administration. It is unclear exactly how many people are being imprisoned there, under what conditions, and who those people are.Part 2:We talk with Jeff Ernsthausen, reporter for ProPublica.We discuss the builders and operators of the 'detention camps', where these camps are located, and who is likely to be running those camps, and the conditions of those camps, given the climate and construction of the camps.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Sky Chadde, writing for Investigate At EMidwest.We discuss the actions of Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture, s climate denier, fundamentalist, supporter of the fossil fuel industry. What has been the consequence to farmers, and the employee force (now reduced) at the FDA?Part 2:We talk with John Seabrook, writer for the New Yorker.We discuss the effects of increased floods in the US, particularly in light of the "ignore them" strategy adopted by the current administration.  WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

This is a panel discussion. The topics discussed: Gaza and the West Bank-Internal ethnic cleansing and external expansion through unlawful annexation of territory by Israel.Trump's power consolidationThe complicity of US mediaEconomic redistribution from workers to the very rich, $79T in 40 yearsExecutive orders regarding the legality/illegality of homelessnessMamdani in NYCEugenicists in the administrationWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 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 Rovics

Part 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.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 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 Rovics

Part 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 Rovics