Attitude with Arnie Arnesen

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

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss the emphasis that Texas Republican politicians, particularly the governor, are using "sharia law" as a bogeyman in Texas in schools, political campaigns, etc.Rural hospitals are closing in Texas, leaving many people in the rural areas without effective access to health care.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Chris Lehmann, Bureau Chief of The Nation Magazine.We discuss the reaction of the murder of Pretti in Minneapolis. The 2nd Amendment discussion has triggered even some of the Maga people.Walz's mild response to Trump has raised some criticism, in light of the public response to Trump in Minneapolis. 50% of Americans approve of shutting down the government is a good way to stop ICE,  WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: Malvina Reynolds "The Emporer Has No Clothes On"

Part 1:We talk with Sophia A. McClennen, Professor of International Affairs and Comparative Literature at Penn State University.We discuss how we all should respond to the lies and propaganda that colors what he hear and see in the news and through social media posts that pretend to be news. Debunking is not enough, telling the truth should be swift and emphatic. Should be depend on the 'normal' institutions to protect us? What if those institutions (Congress, SCOTUS, law enforcement agencies) are useless? Are we complicit if we just give up?Part 2:Jonathan Feingold, Professor at Boston University School of Law, and Arnie chat about Ta-Nehisi Coate's recent essay and observation that “Trump has clarified an inconvenient fact—the culture war is an actual war.” The actual war manifests physically in ICE, the now $85 billion entity Trump is deploying to racially profile, terrorize and now execute people across the United States. The actual war is also the anti-Black racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, and anti-LGBTQ bigotry that animates the right side of America's so-called “culture ways.” This hateful rhetoric and fear mongering, which Steven Miller, Charlie Kirk, JD Vance and others have sought to mainstream, serves a purpose in ICE's war on our communities: to dehumanize and legitimize violence against those deemed unfit for the Homeland. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls"  John Prine, 2015

Part 1:We talk with Kathryn Joyce, Investigative Editor at IN THESE TIMES.We discuss the way that education is being hijacked. They are as "clever and deceitful as serpents" This is done at the local, school board level . Right-wing activists come from outside the systems that they attack. An example is Lancaster, PA, as documented in the articlehttps://inthesetimes.com/article/anti-lgbtq-policies-taking-root-in-local-school-districts-trans-gay-right-wingPart 2:We talk with Evan Mandery, Contributing writer at Politico Magazine.We discuss the attempt to create a university that is not 'woke" in Texas. Mandery takes us through the goals and process that was used, and how the effort eventually failed, and why.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "This is how every empire falls" John Pine, 2015

Part 1:We talk with Steve Paikin, Canadian journalist, broadcaster, and talk show host.We discuss what is the future for Canada, after the Canadian Prime Minister's speech at Davos. We are not friends any more, and the new reality is that Canada will likely sever many ties to the US. Canada will be spending more on its defense.Part 2:We talk with Eric Lob, Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations, Florida International University.We discuss the Iranian situation: massive popular protests in Iran, the government's brutal repression, and what is likely to come next. Reza Pahlavi, now the putative shah, is attempting to capitalize on the unrest, and return the Pahlavi family to power with himself as the monarchy's head.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: John Prine, "That's how every empire falls."  2015

This is a panel discussion, and includes Ryan Cooper, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare.The topics:Trump as a symptom of the deterioration of US political system.Prime Minister Carney's speech, and how it has revealed the reality of the "new order"What should the new world be?Part 2:Stephen Miller's ethnic cleansing project masquerading as security.The 'abolish ICE' movementElections in 2026 not guaranteed.Strategies for voters: do not vote alone, do not give up preemptively, do no submit. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: John Prine, "That's how every empire falls." 2015

Part 1:We talk with Nic Garcia, Regions Editor for the Texas Tribune.We discuss the shift among Hispanic voters in Texas, particularly in southern Texas. Republicans have been courting this demographic heavily.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Jamie Rowen.We discuss Carney's speech at Davos. The 'old order' no longer applies, a new order of national interaction must now be developed. The US is no longer a reliable ally to western Europe, and new relationships must be strengthened.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls"  John Prine 2015

Part 1:We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director of Florida Watch and De Santis Watch.We discuss the affordability crisis in Florida, and the promises being made by outgoing governor DeSantis to eliminate property taxes. No substitute for that revenue source is being mentioned, which likely mean cutbacks in services and school budgets. The main contributors to the affordability problems are homeowners insurance costs, and no effective regulation of insurance in Florida, and the likelihood of natural disasters forcing the issue for homeowners. Energy costs, health care, food, other costs continue to rise.Part 2:We talk with Harold Meyerson, Editor at Large at The American Prospect.We discuss the problems of workers in the U.S. Worker compensation is the lowest since 1947. Costs have risen, causing the affordability crisis in the US. Home buyers are priced out of the market, and the median age of first time home buyers has risen to 40. Real wages are shrinking, while costs rise.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: John Prine, "That's how Every Empire Falls" 2015

Part 1:We talk with Timothy Noah, staff writer for The New Republic.We discuss how 'moderation' can be a vice, because it allows leaders to defer decisions, or avoid decisions that are important to people. Specifically, we focus on the lack of calls to prosecute Jonathon Ross, who killed Renee Good in Minneapolis.Part 2:We talk with Nicholas Hoover Wilson, Professor of Sociology at Stony Brook University and Institute for Advanced Computational Science affiliate.We discuss the concept of and the prevalence of corruption in its many forms. This includes corruption in financial matters, politics, including the law. We make a distinction between morality and legality, and how it can foster corruption.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls' : John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Michael Tomasky, Editor of the New Republic.We discuss the lack of response of corporate leaders in Minnesota to the killing of Renee Good by Jonathon Ross, an ICE agent. We also cover other topics: relations with Canada, Trump's latest threats to Greenland and Denmark, how ICE personnel are recruited, and how to resist ICE.Part 2:We talk with Laura Jedeed, journalist who focuses on the right wing in the US. We discuss her experience with being recruited and hired by ICE, and the process that is being used, including recruitment slogans, recruitment ad placements, and the lack of screening and training of ICE recruits. We also discuss what active military personnel can/should do to resist following illegal orders.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: John Prine, "That's how every empire falls.", 2015

This is a panel discussion withArnie Arnesen, Felipe De La Hoz, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Jamie RowenPart 1:We discuss the continuing problem of Trump's insistence that Greenland is his for the taking because of his "psychological need", despite the US already having access to Greenland for security purposes. NATO members are sending some troops to Greenland. What ae China and Russia's goals here, and how is Trump serving them? Hegseth has purged many senior military staffers already.Part 2:We discuss Minnesota shutdown, and the resistance posed the population there. More ICE agents, and army troops are threatened to Trump, citing "insurrection", though it is the ICE agents who are stirring up violence.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: Buffalo Springfield

Part 1:We talk with Josephine Lee, staff writer at the Texas Observer.We discuss the implementation of school vouchers in Texas. Funding for private schools is unevenly distributed: some religious schools are funded, while others are not. While the governor had promised vouchers availability for rural schools, the majority of voucher payments are going to urban schools. Other problems have become evident.We also touch on the Democratic primary for the US Senate. Talarico and Crockett are very competitive, though with different segments: Black, White, Hispanic.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Robert Hennelly.We discuss the Verizon cell outage, and how it shows the vulnerability of the US communications grid. There is no real regulation that requires a level of robustness.We also talk about the nurses' strike in NYC, and how it is likely to affect other unions.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: Buffalo Springfield, "Hey, Stop, What's that Sound?"

Part 1:We talk with Dr. Valerie L. Meyers, organizational psychologist, University of Michigan.We discuss how we can tame the 'moral menace' which is the core of capitalism. We discuss the principles of moral duty, and how we should treat other human beings in a neighborly fashion.Part 2:We talk with Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani, Deputy Editor for breaking news at The New Republic.We discuss the ongoing turmoil in Iran, and the Iranian government's response: killing protestors, and the isolation now current there. No Internet, no telephones. The protests are nationwide, and have the support of the Iranian business community. Trump's rhetoric is supportive, though his physical threats are problematic.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: Buffalo Springfield, "Stop, What's That Sound"

Part 1:We talk with Jasper Craven, freelance journalist who reports on military and veterans.We discuss with him the push by Steve Cohen, a hedgefund manager, to privatize functions now being provided by the Veterans Administration. Specifically, he wants to take over the provision of psychiatric services, and be paid by the VA to do so. We discuss the tactics Cohen has used in the past to attempt this, and what is happening now.Part 2:We talk with Aaron Rosenthal, Research Director at Northstar Action.We discuss the situation in Minneapolis after the shooting of Renee Good. Minneapolis has seen a cost surge in police cost of at least $2M due to the ICE occupation. This occupation is designed to instill terror in the populace of the city and state. The business community has been silent. The shooter, Jonathon Ross, is being rewarded through a Go-Fund-Me campaign.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: Buffalo Springfield

Part 1:We talk with Ryan Cooper, senior editor of The American Prospect.We discuss Trump's threats against Greenland, and thus NATO. The Europeans are drawing up plans for actions in Greenland, which has a nuclear defense installation. We also discuss Trump's attempt to bribe Greenlanders with services and things they already have, as part of the Denmark social net.We also discuss what is going on in Minnesota and ICE actions. The administration is citing "qualified immunity" for ICE, though that does not apply.Part 2:We talk with Jessica Corbett, Senior editor and staff writer for Common Dreams.We discuss that Trump's DOJ has served the Federal Reserve with a suit claiming malfeasance in the "renovation of the Federal Reserve building", aimed at the Chair, Jerome Powell. This is part of the pressure to make Powell accede to Trump's demands for very low interest rates to be set. What will be the effect on the US and world economy when the FED can no longer be independent of Trump? WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: Clint Ballard, author, 1963, "You're No Good"Performed by: Linda Ronstadt, 1975

This is a pane discussion, dealing with many issues currently in play.The panelists are: LIncoln MitchellStephen PimpareAaron RosenthalJamie RowenIssues and topics:- Renee Good's death in Minnesota-The character assassination of Renee Good: -charges of domestic terrorism, intent to harm, etc.-Murder by ICE agent while he videoed the interactions, including the shooting= Trump's morality-ICE is not law enforcement, no training, no guardrails-FBI takeover of investigation, excluding local law enforcement- delay in medical treatment for the victim, Renee Good-The closing of Minnesota schools in wake of events- Silence from Schumer and JeffriesPart 2:-Renewed threats to Venezuela-The administration's strategy of short youtube clips pushing their policy, with no explanations-focus on spectacle-resources are being extracted from US citizens to support Trump's friends and himself-criminal mob behavior- US regime change is in place: kleptocracyWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "What's that Sound" by Buffalo Springfield, 1966

Part 1:We talk with Ottavia Spaggiari, Endowd Chair in Journalism, Florida A&M University.We discuss the Texas Boarding Homes system, used by many as a substitute for nursing homes. These facilities do not have any regulation, and no medical staff, and are subject to abuse.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Ryan Cooper.We discuss the killing by ICE of Renee Green in Minnesota. We also discuss the piracy by the administration aimed at Venezuela.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Farshid Vahedifard, of Tufts University.We discuss the aging infrastructure in the US, and how this makes the country vulnerable to climate change and its consequences.Part 2:We talk with Nora Gilbert, Prof. of Literature and Film Studies at the Univ. of North Texas.We discuss gaslighting, and how it is used in the political sphere to make people believe something that they know not to be true, despite seeing the truth with their own eyes. We used the film "Gaslight" as an example of how this kind of manipulation can skew reality.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Michael Tomasky, editor, The New Republic.We discuss Trump's work against the Western Alliance (NATO and associated countries). Unfortunately, very few mechanisms exist to check his actions, especially in light of the fealty of the Supreme Court. Polls seem to have no meaning.Part 2:We talk with Erin M. Carr, Asst. Prof. lf Law, Seattle School of Law.We discuss the extensive use of the "shadow docket" of the Supreme Court to make its rulings, favoring Trump. The Court is doing "sane-washing" of his claims, no matter how they conflict with established law and the Constitution.  WNHNFM.ORG  production 

Part 1:We talk with Jan Dutkiewicz, contributing editor at The New Republic, and Asst. Prof. of Political Science at the Pratt Institute.We discuss the promise of newly inaugurated Mayor Mamdani to establish city grocery stores in 'food deserts' in NYC. We discuss this in the context of affordability of all aspects of life in NYC: rents, transportation, health care, child care, and the communities that comprise NYC. Budget issues for families are important.Part 2:We talk with Joyce Frieden, who oversees the MedPage coverage of Washington and health policy. We discuss how Medicare is being changed to adopt some features of the various Medicare Advantage Plans, specifically, around prior authorization. This is a feature that is particularly unpopular with doctors and patients, but is being tried in some markets: NJ, OH, OK, TX, AZ, and WA. The vendors who perform these prior reviews are paid for denials. In addition, we talk about how having been with a Medicare Advantage plan hurts patients who want to return to Original Medicare coverage only, with only a few states that avoid this: IN, ME, MA, CONN, and NY.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Mel Goodman, a national security and intelligence expert, and senior fellow at the Center for International Policy and a professor of government at Johns Hopkins University.We discuss the Trump invasion of Venezuela, and the transfer of the president, Maduro, to US custody. This is part of the "Trump doctrine" of dominating the western hemisphere, apparently. We discuss the role of Rubio, Patel, and Hegseth, apparently, as co-presidents.Part 2:We have a panel discussion by: Adam Finkel, Lincoln Mitchell, and Stephen Pimpare.- Venezuela as a distraction from domestic problems in the US: economy, Epstein, and depicting Trump as a 'success'- the fractured and polluted information environment in the US- the government in the US is under control of a "mad king/"- attempt to overshadow Mamdani's inauguration in NYC?WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss Texas politics, and the issues that will be important in Texas: Gov. Greg Abbott, property taxes, school vouchers implementation, Ted Cruz, Jasmine Crockett, James TAlarico.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Robert Hennelly.We cover the Mamdani inauguration, and the budget problems in New York City. Trump has been using scarcity as a form of social control, and Democrats must change the narrative.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1We talk with Nancy Levine Stearns, a freelance journalist who covers corporate social responsibility. We discuss the complaint filed by Stephen Miller against the NFL for their DEI practice. Miller objects.Part 2We talk with Lincoln Mitchell, Professor at ColumbiaUniversity, who teaches political science. He is also the author of several books. We discuss the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife. We also discuss the seizure by the US of Venezuelan oil cargo ships, under flimsy pretenses. This kind of high seas piracy will cause long term damage to US shipping, making US ships targets for retaliation.  WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with Naomi Bethune, John Lewis Writing Fellow at The American Prospect.We discuss the problems Black women face with respect to health care, day care, employment, and other factors, such as "food apartheid". How can Black women cope with the "weathering" that toxic stress causes?Part 2:We talk with Timothy Noah, Senior writer for Slate magazine.We discuss Russ Vought, the author of the Project 2025 document. We look at Vought's version of christianity, and how this has affected the politics of the US. WNHNFM.ORG  prodcuationMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Prof. Lisa Given, Prof Lisa M. Given, PhD, FASSA, FASIS&TDirector, Social Change Enabling Impact Platform, Research and Innovation Portfolio | RMIT UniversityDirector, Centre for Human-AI Information Environments (CHAI) | STEM CollegeProfessor of Information SciencesSchool of Global, Urban & Social Studies | College of Design and Social ContextSchool of Computing Technologies | STEM Collegein Australia.We discuss the proposal, which is being tried in Australia, of filtering content on the Internet, to protect what children see. This is a recognition that this can harm children and others. In addition, we talk about the regulation in one Japanese city that limits Internet access to two hours daily for all.Part 2:We talk with Ethan Bakuli, who writes in "CapitalAndMain" about the organizing efforts in Michigan which won the right of home care workers, including health care workers, to organize. This demonstrates the power of united workers. The governor, of Michigan supported this outcome. The Trump administration had gutted home care workers' rights by reclassifying them as 'companions'.  WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: The Supremes, "Come See About Me" 

This is a panel discussion.The panelists are: Bill Curry, Susan Milligan, Stephen Pimpare, Aaron RosenthalThe topics we covered:- Events of 2025, and their effects on individuals and the nation- Climate change is being ignored in the US- Since the government depends on the consent of the governed, perhaps time for the populace to rebel- Venezuela: possible new war waged by the "peace" president?- "The problems is not that there is not enough money to feed the poor, but that there is not enough money to satisfy the rich."- Public services should be provided by government: it is cheaper and more transparent to do so.- Constitutional government in the US is effectively gone, and it is time to develop something new.- We must organize and fight. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Our guests this day are:: Egberto Willies, Bill Curry, and Laura JedeedPart 1:We talk with Egberto Willies, activist, podcaster, journalist.We discuss the question that was asked during a congressional hearing: "What does a migrant look like?"Scotus has ruled that the National Guard is not authorized to deploy to Chicago or Illinois, a defeat for Trump. The approval ratings for SCOTUS is lower than ever before, just as Trump's approval ratings are.We discuss the education vouchers in Texas, which are not popular, though the governor has pushed them through, to please Trump.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Laura Jedeed.Laura reported on the "Americafest" which has exposed the splits within various factions of the MAGA movement. Erika Kirk endorsed JD Vance for president in the 2028 election.The major networks are being silenced, and no criticism of the administration is allowed. The 60 Minutes cancellation of a the Salvadoran prison story shows the effects of government pressure.  WNHNFM.ORG production Music: David Rovics

This is a special edition for Christmas Day, 2025This program consists of several segments.The first segment introduces us to Prof. Nora Gilbert, who has researched the film "It's a Wonderful Life" as an allegory for human lives today. We interview her about her thoughts.The second segmentThis program celebrates the ideas and ideals in the film, "It's Wonderful Life."At a time when problems persist in Pottersville, George Bailey is considering whether he should have been born, or whether he should commit suicide. This film explores the things that are important in George's life, and what should be important in our lives, no matter the external factors that affect us. These could be financial, environmental, or political. The film can let the viewer see what is possible, when connecting with others in our lives.We hear a reading of the article Prof. Gilbert wrote.The third segment has remarks from other thinkers in this vein.The last segment is a discussion of a Mummers' Play, and how it also reinforces the idea of personal commitment to connect with others to create the changes one wants.  WNHNFM.ORG production 

Part 1:We talk with Dr. Douglas Teschner, co-author of"Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times".We discuss how we can talk with and attempt to connect with people who have wildly different political opinions from us. How to get over the tribalism that that now pervades in the US.Part 2:We talk with Prof. Jonathan Feingold, of Boston University, School of Law, and co-creator of Race Class.#RaceClass Ep. 51 | Trump Makes Whiteness Great AgainArnie and Jon discuss JD Vances openly white supremacist screed at last weeks Turning Point USA conference AmericaFest. Alongside remarks defending racist speech, Vance proclaimed that In the United States of America you dont have to apologize for being white anymore. As others have observed, this language invokes white supremacists from the past century " including leading southern Klansmen. Vances comments followed the Department of Justice eliminating disparate impact liability from its civil rights enforcement and the EEOC asking white men to file discrimination complaints when they feel victimized by DEI. Its increasingly hard to deny that segregation is the goal. Beyond putting everyone in their place, the Trump regime wants to normalize all of the hate-filled and empirical fraught racial and gender tropes that rationalized pre-civil rights America.Jonathan FeingoldProfessor of LawBoston University School of Lawjfeingol@bu.edu | #RaceClass Podcast | researchWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Umair Irfan, VOX correspondent.We discuss home preparedness for climate disaster events. In particular, we discuss how home buyers should approach buying homes that will be affected by climate activity. Zillow no longer provides this information about its listings. Other real estate companies may, and potential buyers should be aware of possible losses due to climate events. Homeowners insurance companies may choose not to write policies, or pay out in the event of a disaster.Part 2:We talk with Brett Murphy, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter with ProPublica.We discuss how the elimination of budgets to USAID has affected different regions of the world that used to get aid. Lack of aid and other support has caused deaths. We talk about how the administration has hidden all the actions that have caused this misery.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Our guests are: Lincoln MitchellJamie RowenDavid LevinthalStephen PimpareThis is a panel discussionThe topics:-What should be included in any 'recovery' from Trump's tenure-The Democratic Party performed an assessment of their performance, but did not publicize the result.- Many congressional races are scheduled.Part 2:-Recent murders: Australia, The Reiners, Brown University- Anti-Semitism- Epstein files- Lack of progress on health care fundingWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report.We discuss Texas, which will likely have a pivotal year. School vouchers, the declining state budget, rise in communicable diseases due to lack of immunization, deteriorating infrastructure, and changes to property taxes, will all have effects.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and with Robert Hennelly.We discuss what is happening in Congress. Discharge petitions that the Speaker did not want have gone forward: The Epstein documents are to be released, and matters around the ACA are being discussed, though it is unlikely that Republicans will approve extension of the subsidies. Collective bargaining issues for federal employees are also being attacked by Republicans.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Kenny Torella, senior reporter for Vox.We discuss how meat animals are raised and processed in the US, and in the increasing use of antibiotics as a prophylactic in animal husbandry. This contributes to antibiotic resistance when used to actually treat disease.Part 2:We talk with Peter Greene, a educator and writer about education.We discuss how the use of vouchers acts as a sorting mechanism to divide students by race and income, and the effect on education in general. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Nancy Levine Stearns, a freelance journalist who covers corporate social responsibility.We discuss the complaint filed by Stephen Miller against the NFL for their DEI practice. Miller objects.Part 2:We talk with Lincoln Mitchell, Professor at Columbia University, who teaches political science. He is also the author of several books.We discuss the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife.We also discuss the seizure by the US of Venezuelan oil cargo ships, under flimsy pretenses. This kind of high seas piracy will cause long term damage to US shipping, making US ships targets for retaliation.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Kalena Thomhave, a freelance journalist.We discuss the status of health aides and other health care workers, whom the administration is reclassifying as "companions", as a way of not including them in the minimum wage system, and deprofessionalizing their work. What implications are there for individuals? Part 2:We talk with Nora Gilbert, Professor of Literary and Film Studies, and Distinguished Teaching Professor, University of North Texas.We discuss the messages in the movie "It's a Wonderful Life", and the parallels to the present day US.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics