Attitude with Arnie Arnesen

Part 1:We talk with Sara Estap, economist writing for the American Progress.We discuss the importance of women's work, and how now employed women outnumber employed men. No investment is being made into women, to the detriment of the ecnonomy.Part 2:We talk with Caroline LIght.We discuss how the 'stand your ground' laws are applied in the US. These laws are apparently not valid for trans people, non-whites, and women. THEY are not considered as having a right to defend themselves. WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with Jeremy Kohler, who writes for ProPublica.We discuss the case of a Duluth, Mn. Old Apostolic church, and the sexual assaults perpetrated by members against children. Within this sect, once a perpetrator has been 'forgiven', no reports are made of this crime, and those who DO report the crime are considered not eligible for heaven.Part 2:We talk with Dana Nuccitelli, an environmental scientist and climate journalist.We discuss the changes in the use of coal and other polluting sources of energy worldwide. These are declining, although not as quickly in the US. Population changes, and the use of green sources of energy have led to these changes. This has benefited China greatly, and China is now an exporter of green energy products, including solar panels and EVs.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Jasper Craven, freelance reporter covering men and the military.We discuss how 'manhood' and 'masculinity' is defined, often by the kinds of characteristics that are attributed to military personnel. Elite power-holders attribute these to themselves, even if they have never served.Part 2:We talk with Melvin Goodman, Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy and Professor of Government at Johns Hopkins.We discuss the office of the Director of National Intelligence, and how it is not truly effective in intelligence gathering or intelligence operations, and why it should be abolished. We also discuss the Democratic Party 'Autopsy' of the last election cycle. We also discuss the US support for Israel's abuses in the Middle East.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls", John Prine

This is a panel discussion with participants: Dave Levinthal, Stephen Pimpare, Aaron Rosenthal, Jamie RowenPart 1:We discuss Republican 'moment of silence' for Derek Chauvin.- Stock trading by members of Congress and Senate- Trump's revenge tour-The US military is out of money-Pulte as Security Chief to replace Tusli Gabbard2.- Number o f jobs this quarter is higher, but QUALITY of jobs is poor: wages are too low to keep up with the rising cost of living- Increase in personal debt in US-WIC funds cut- ICE budget raised-The "Cease Fire" in Iran does not- really exist- discussion of polymarket gambling- AI as a war on workers- Platner in Maine WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic:  "That's how empires fall," John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Jon Rosenthal, candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner.We discuss the position of RR Commissioner, and hot affects development in Texas, because this Commission controls oil and gas development, along with any renewables, such as wind power.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry.We discuss Trump's 'accomplishments' during this second term in office. What benefits have working people gained? What have they lost? Farm bankruptcies are at an all time high. Deportations are rising. Tariffs have raised prices. The Iran war has caused oil prices to rise, with no end in sight, etc.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire fails",  John Prine 

Part 1:We talk with Laura Belin, publisher of 'Bleeding Heartland' in Iowa.We discuss the Iowa primaries. The state seems to be slowly moving away from Trump. Trump's endorsed congressional candidate did not win.Part 2:We talk with Sophie Hills about the California primary elections. This includes the primary to choose candidates for mayor of Los Angeles. We discuss the campaign methods of the candidates, and the outcome. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic; "That's how every empire falls," John Prine 

Part 1:We talk with Scott C. Ratzan, MD, MPA, MA. We discuss the need for accurate health communication, and quality health information.Part 2:We talk with Timothy Noah, staff writer for The New Republic.We discuss how the National Labor Relations Board has been decimated, and no longer protects workers and unions. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Sophie Hills, reporter for the Christian Science Monitor.We discuss how the use of AI tools has affected the mayoral race in Los Angeles. These have enabled a new kind of 'campaign' which allows an influencer, not an official campaigner to shape perceptions about the candidates. This avoids the candidate to raise a great deal of money, with "no" connection to the influencer. Spencer Pratt has been successful with this strategy, which he can keep separate from his campaign.Part 2:We talk with Bryce Cristiano, journalist who writes about Phoenix AZ and the environmental issues affecting the city and surroundings.We discuss the problem of Phoenix's pavements, including parking spaces. There are 12.2 parking spaces in Phoenix, about 3 for each resident. The heat that is generated and trapped by these paved areas is creating heat islands. There has been a rise in heat deaths, whose number now exceeds the murder rate. In addition, water runoff is polluting ground water, and causing floods due to non-absorption during the rainy season. As the city grows, the issues multiply. What can/should be done? WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: "I'm Easy", Keith Carradine  

This is a panel discussion with our guests: Bill Curry, Robert Hennely, Laura Jedeed, Stephen PimparePart 1:We talk about the people who desire to leave the US. The numbers are higher than in previous years, and women are more likely to want to leave.We discuss the actions of ICE at Delaney Hall, in NJ. The private prison run by the GEO Group is refusing oversight by local officials. Those incarcerated now are on hunger strikes and striking against mandatory forced labor.So far 17,500 people have been deported to countries other than their country of origin, often into civil wars and pandemics.We discuss the pushback to the use of AIPart 2:We discuss Trump's push of the DOJ to investigate E.Jean Carroll, to whom he owes $86Million as a result of the sexual abuse suit she proved against him.We discuss how quickly fascism has spread in the US.We also discuss the "Thunderdome" style cage match to be held on the south lawn of the White House. It should be noted that the administration has asked for millions of dollars from individuals for spectator seats at the match. In addition, military service members are being encouraged to attend, with conditions for their "attractiveness'.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionSong: "Day by Day" hymn

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss the Republican primary in Texas. The number of voters lower than normal. The christian Nationalists did well. We discuss Tim Dunn and Beau French. Al Green (D) lost his district due to gerrymandering.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Ryan Cooper.We discuss the affordability problem in our economy now, due to the tariffs, the price of oil (Iran and Strait of Hormuz), computer chip manufacturing (price of helium).We also discuss how the administration is encouraging the corporate takeover of core government functions, to bad outcomes.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

Part 1:We talk with John Nichols about the primary elections in Texas. We also discuss the elections in Maine. Part 2:We discuss “Race Class” with Johnathan Feingold. Ep. 65 | Why Fascists Fear Black Studies "Everyone committed to democracy, intellectual freedom, and the rule of law should be alarmed at what is happening--and be prepared to act." That call came from Professor Jafari Sinclaire Allen in a recent piece for The Nation that catalogued MAGA's ever-escalating assault on Black studies. Jon and Arnie use the piece as a jumping off point to discuss why home-grown authoritarians in Florida and Texas are leading the charge to purge Black studies and gender studies from our universities. The answer is simple: those who prefer domination over democracy fear an educated public that understands the source of their precarity and the path to freedom and liberation.    WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Cory D.B. Walker, Dean, School of Divinity, Wake Forest Prof. of Humanities, Wake Forest University.We discuss the importance and uses of religion in today's political climate. We look at how the Constitution treats religion.Part 2:We talk with Mike Sacks, political and legal journalist.We discuss court reform, specifically reforms needed in the Supreme Court. We note how the last six Justices were appointed, and who recommended them. We look at the role of Leonard Leo, and the rule of Agnus Dei in the Supreme Court rulings. What is needed to have accountability on the Supreme Court.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls", John Prine

Part 1: We talk with Tom Carter.We discuss the influence of Leonard Leo, as a representative of a far right Catholic group, 'Opus Dei', and a power broker among MAGA members. Leo has been essentially the person who has chosen the last 6 member of the Supreme Court, all Catholics, and has shaped the Supreme Court to advance the MAGA Catholic cause, and the cause of the oligarchs who now dominate US politics.Part 2:We talk with Nitish Pahwa, staff writer for business and technology at Slate.com.We discuss the meme stock economy now prevalent, as illustrated by the IPO of SpaceX, and the kinds of market conditions that are being created for companies like this: guarantee of a baseline trading level, unavailable holding information, status reporting periods now longer, less oversight by the SEC, etc.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

This is a panel discussion with Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Jamie Rowen, Egberto Willies.Topics:- Veterans' Administration cuts to staff and programs- Trump's slush fund of 1.8 Billion dollars- Campaign in Texas for Senate seat, now that Trump has endorsed Paxton as the Republican candidate- Trump's regime change in Cuba ambition- US racism- Accurate accounting seems to show better results in for ordinary people's lives 'socialist' systems WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Hello, Goodbye", performed by the Beatles, composed by Lennon and McCartney, 19967

Part 1:We talk with Sam Russek, reporter and researcher at the New Republic.We discuss Trump's support for Ken Paxton in the primary in Texas.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Harold Meyerson.We discuss the relationship between Xi, Putin, and Trump.WNJNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire dies, " John Prine 

Part 1:We talk with Mark Joseph Stern, senior writer for Slate.comWe discuss recent rulings by Judge O'Conner, who has taken rights to himself that he does NOT have as a Circuit Court Judge in Texas. These pertain to rulings about access to medical and personal records of children in Rhode Island. This is seen as despotic, and unlawful, and may cause a Constitutional crisis with many implications for civil and privacy rights.Part 2:We talk with Jonathan Ross, co-founder of the Media and Democracy Project.We discuss Minnesota's decision to ban prediction markets in Minnesota, which considers these as a form of gambling. US DOJ is opposing this action.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Try and Catch the Wind", music by Donovan, performed by Joan Baez 

Part 1:We talk with Lynne Stuart Parramore, cultural historian, essayist, and Research Analyst at the Institute for New Economic Thinking.We discuss the consequences of AI installations and data centers. We examine the power and water requirements for these centers, and what the effects will be on people who live near them. In addition, we look at the costs associated with them. Who is getting rich from this technology? Who is losing out?Part 2 We talk with Joyce Frieden, who oversees the coverage that Medpage Today provides about Washington's Health Policy.We learn that policies about enrolling seniors into Medicare Advantage programs are changing. Under a new proposed policy, seniors will be auto-enrolled, with few options to opt out or leave enrollment. There are many disadvantages in these types of plans, and we discuss them.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Amy Littlefield, writer for The Nation.We discuss how the civil rights that have bee fought for by many people, and for which many have died, has now been abrogated by the Supreme Court. Civil rights, including women's rights, are being eliminated by white 'christian' supremacists.Part 2:We talk with Mark Olalde, who writes for ProPublica.We discuss how polluters are being encouraged to avoid clean air and water regulations, simply be allowing them to request waivers by email to the EPA. Spurious 'emergencies' and 'security concerns' are being cited to allow the use of restarted coal plants or energy generation without scrubbers. 'Cancer Alley' regions are often sited in areas of minority populations, who pay the health and early death price as a result. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic:  That's how every empire falls", John Prine

This is a panel discussion with the following members:Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Aaron Rosenthal, Jamie Rowen.We discuss many topics:= California's governor's election: candidates and process- Minnesota governor's race.- The victims of the "Metro Surge" in Minneapolis got no relief or compensation from the Minnesota House.- ICE is putting detainees to work at $1/day; in effect, slavery- In Texas, the Texas Democrats have asked Bernie Sanders and Pritzker to speak at their convention.- Trump is suing the IRS, offering to settle to 'use the settlement money to pay the January 6 participants"- Trump is threatening Cuba- Trump's visit ti China. Russia is currently a China client.- The future for the US-- The current government is hollowed out-- Needed: economic help to US population: raise minimum wage, provide universal health care, rebuild infrastructure, reform the tax structure, etc.-- bring power back to the local level, for greater accountability.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls", John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report, Texas' oldest political newsletter.We discuss the gerrymandering in Texas, and how this is affecting the current campaigns in Texas.We also discuss how Atty Gen Paxton is attaching State Rep Wu for the quorum break last year.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Harold Meyerson.We discuss how southern states are in a frenzy to redistrict, following the Supreme Court's decision in Callais.We speculate on Trump's China meeting. China's tech capacity is rising, while the US capacity and future looks bleak.We discuss Iran, and "operation epic failure"The Hanta virus response has been questionable. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls,:" John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director for Florida Watch.We discuss the gerrymandering spree by Republicans, which includes Florida Republicans. The residents' reaction is that this is a power grab before the 2026 elections Lawsuits have been filed, because the Florida Constitution expressly forbids gerrymandering. Chaos has ensued.Florida has not be reimbursed for the construction and maintenance of "Alligator Alcatraz", which is being shut down because of costs. This amounts to about 6oo Million dollars, and rising.More problems have occurred in Florida, and we discuss these.Part 2:We talk with Taylor Noakes, a public historian and independent journalist.We discuss how Trump has stopped offshore wind projects in the US and Canada by blackmail and extortion, favoring oil and gas projects instead. We discuss the role of Canadian pension plans' involvement in these investments.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls, " Joh Prine

Part 1:We talk with John Nichols, Executive Editor, The Nation Magazine.We discuss the state of politics in the US at present. We discuss various candidates being fielded by the Democrats, and the effect of Independent candidates, who appear to be more connected to people's real problems.Part 2:We talk with Cathy Ramstetter, a School Health Consultant, and who writes about children's health and safety.We discuss the recess studies that have been done, and how recess affects learning and children's development overall. Outside playtime is important, and cheap, and should be used more in US schools, similar to the use in schools in Scandinavian countries and other countries. This should apply beyond grade school for best results.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls." John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Michael Tomasky, Editor, The New Republic.We discuss the number of millionaires and billionaires in the US and their influence on government and the laws that are created to benefit them. We also discuss how the Supreme Court has misinterpreted the Constitution, and abrogated laws that the Congress has passed.Part 2:We talk with Chris Lehmann, D.C. Bureau Chief, The Nation Magazine.We discuss Trump's behavior, which can be characterized as a "mob boss". There is an avalanche of corruption, including his children and his associates, profiting from government moneys. Crypto currency, a know vehicle for concealment of funds, seems to be the main or important factor. What can be done to end this?  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls, " John Prine

This is a panel discussion. The participants are:Stephen Pimpareis 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 Mitchellteaches 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 LincolnLaura Jedeedis a freelance journalist who primarily focuses on the American conservative movement. Her bylines include The New Republic, Rolling Stone, and Politico, and you can find her newsletter at BannedInYourState.comWe discuss the disenfranchisement of Blacks with the latest SCOTUS decision regarding gerrymandering in Virginia.We cover other topics.RFK jr. proposes "wellness farms/work farms" for 'problematic' children who would then be 'reparented'.The Postal Service be allowed to ship guns.The states should have rights to impose their specific laws on other states.School spending should be reduced.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Keep Goin'", Jada Monroe, 2026

Part 1:We talk with Prof. Richard Murray, an expert on surveys and survey analysis. We discuss the latest primary results in Texas, and how these reflect changes in the voter patterns.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Ryan Cooper. We discuss the ruling by the Supreme Court which has gutted the Voting Rights Act, thus disenfranchising Black and City voters. Another way in which Republicans are cheating in elections. We also discuss Trump's ballroom desires. 

Part 1:We talk with Laura Belin, political commentator, and writer of "Bleeding Heartland" substack.We discuss the current state of the campaigns in Iowa for Senate, and the recent debates. We also discuss the problem of seed patents, right to repair, and other issues important to farmers, who have been badly served by this administration.Part 2:We talk with Felicia Kornbluh, Professor of History, University of Vermont, Chair of Planned Parenthood Action Fund of Vermont.We discuss the recent rulings by courts about the use of drugs for abortion access. What provisions in the constitution should be used to defend the right of women to control their health and their bodies?WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Rescue Me" , Fontella Bass, 1965  

Part 1:We talk with Seth Miller, an authority on the airline industry.We discuss the closure of Spirit Airlines, after 33 years of operation. We consider the airline industry as whole, in the time in increasing oil costs. What alternatives could be developed to reduce the impact of future oil shocks?Part 2:We talk with Cantor Michael Zoosman, who is (he/him/his) is a Certified Spiritual Care Practitioner with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care/Association canadienne desoinsspirituels(CASC/ACSS) and received his cantorial ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 2008. He sits as anadvisorycommitteemember at Death Penalty Action and is the co-founder of Lchaim! Jews Against the Death Penalty. Michael is a former Jewish prison chaplain and psychiatric hospital chaplain. Currently, he serves as a Spiritual Health Practitioner (Chaplain) for various mental"health outreach teams, working with individuals in the community living with severe mental"health disorders and addiction. He lives with his family in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada,and is a progressive Zionist.We discuss the latest death penalty law passed in Israel, which is specifically aimed at non-Israeli lawbreakers. It specifies death penalties that do not apply to Israelis for the same crimes. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Peter Greene, education writer and reporter.We discuss cases in which teachers and educators have been assailed for free speech in the classroom. We also discuss the group "Schools for America", which has begun a campaign to further the use of charter and private schools that fit the MAGA outlook. The cost is to public schools that are now being starved of funds to support voucher programs with tax dollars. The total cost of education is going up.Part 2:We talk with Jill Barshay, who writes for the Hechinger Report. She is expert in educational technologies being used and proposed.We discuss the use of AI in teaching young students, and how these AI systems appear to perpetuate biases: they distinguish between the kinds of feedback given to white students, students of color, and female students.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

This is a panel discussion, and the participants are:Arnie Arnesen, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Bill Scher.The topics covered are:- The Veterans Administration, its importance and fate under Trump- The Senate race in Maine- The race in Michigan= Southern states are redistricting, under the assumption that race is no longer important, per SCOTUS ruling- New voting districts in Texas, and their effects for local elections- Likely voter suppression in 2028- Trump's push to reduce benefits for SSI and SS- Who benefits from the Iran war: China, Russia, the oil producers- Post-Trump: what will be next for America? WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's How Every Empire Falls, " John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Matt Angle, Democratic consultant in Texas.We discuss the latest SCOTUS ruling on gerrymanders, and how this will affect local elections in Texas and other states. We also discuss how construction and other activities are declining in Texas because of the climate of fear due to ICE activities.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Jamie Rowen.We discuss the latest SCOTUS ruling regarding voting rights and racial discrimination. What could remedy this? We also discuss the waste exhibited by the administration. While people in the country are struggling with high costs for everything, Trump is pushing for his ballroom, and other wasteful activities, like the 'forever' war in Iran. WNHNFM.ORG  production 

Part 1:We talk with Dean Baker, co-founder of the Center for Economic and Policy Research.We discuss how the 'green' transition is being escalated by Trump, though his attacks on Iran, and the subsequent crisis in oil shipments from the Middle East. The world is now more focused on renewable sources of energy, because they can provide safety, security, and stability. China is very much ahead of the US in the green energy develop efforts.Part 2:We talk with Ryan Cooper, Senior Editor, at The America Prospect.We discuss prediction markets that allow people to 'bet' on outcomes of many different things. "How many posts to X with Elon Musk make today?" an example. Who wins? Who loses?WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls." John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Cydney Hayes, business and tech reporter for Gazetteer, SF.We discuss Palantir, and how its operations and leaders are affecting life in the US. Specifically, we talk about the Manifesto, as published by Alex Karp, et. al. in "The Technological Republic", and how this is forming the techno-fascist movement. We also discuss how Palantir's stock value is affected.Part 2:We talk with Joyce Abbey, about NASA, and how that agency has shown us all the value of science and scientific advances that have come as offshoots of NASA developments. Ms. Abbey is the daughter of a long-time leader of NASA, W.S. Abbey, who was the also the Director of the International Space Station Center from1996-2001.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Bob Lord, retired tax lawyer and former Congressional candidate, currently serves as senior advisor for tax policy at the Patriotic Millionaires.We discuss how the very rich avoid paying taxes that fall on working people. The US tax system favors the oligarchs, who have manipulated the tax code to favor themselves, and now control most media outlets. We discuss the mechanisms by which they avoid paying taxes. We also talk about what could help alleviate this situation.Part 2:We talk with Alex Sammon, feature writer atslate.com, who has written about the huge issue of the orange crop failures in Florida, and how this has impacted the agricultural businesses in Florida. This is an epidemic that is striking the citrus business, a huge proportion of agriculture in Florida, with no solution in sight. What will be the long term effects on the population of Florida and the effects on the US?WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

This is a panel discussion that includes:Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Aaron Rosenthal, Jamie RowenTopics:- The DOJ prosecution of the Southern Poverty Law Center- White supremacy as a central theme for Trump's appeal- AI threats: replacement of workers, effect of huge data centers on energy costs and water availability, dehumanization- What can an average person do? WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: "That;s how every empire falls, " John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, Publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss Gov. Abbott's attack on Houston, defunding the police to force them to work with ICE, just as the World Cup is coming to Houston.We discuss the race for US Senate in Texas, and the positions of Cornyn and Paxton, both Republicans, and Talarico (D) in that race.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Harold Meyerson.We discuss the "jungle primary" in California, with the previous Democratic leader, Swallwell, out of the race. We also discuss the war on science being waged by the White House, which has just shut down research on MRnA vaccines, which hold promise for many diseases.The Secretary of the Navy has been replaced by Hegseth, in the middle of the Iran war.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls." John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Dr. Stephen Bezruchka, Assoc. Teaching Professor Emeritus at the U. of Washington.We discuss the health of people in the US, and how it can be improved. Currently, the US residents spend more money on 'health care' than anyone in the developed world, and we have the worst outcomes: we have shorter and sicker lives. We look at the real causes of this, and how it can be corrected. A book can be downloaded from StephenBezruchka.comPart 2: We talk with Dr. Jonathan Feingold, of Boston University, as part of the ongoing Race Class.#RaceClass Ep. 62 | David Duke's DOJJon and Arnie discuss the Justice Department's decision to indict the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) on fraud charges related to its use of informants to infiltrate extremist hate groups. The indictment turns the DOJ upside down; rather than prosecute the Klan, the DOJ is targeting the organization that helped combat the Klan. It might sound absurd, but it is a predictable consequence of a federal government allied with many of the extremist organizations " including PragerU, Moms for Liberty, and Turning Point USA " that the SPLC has dutifully monitored for years.Jonathan FeingoldProfessor of LawBoston University School of Lawjfeingol@bu.edu|#RaceClass Podcast|researchWNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: "That's How Every Empire Falls," John Prine 

Part 1:We talk with Greer Donley, Professor, U of Pittsburgh School of Law, and Yvonne Lindgren, Prof. of Las at the U of Missouri, Kansas City School of Law.We discuss the effects of anti-abortion laws that have been passed in various states. The actual numbers of abortions has risen since, and most abortions that are being prevented are life-saving abortions, ending in the pregnant woman's death or disablement.Part 2:We talk with Mark Kreidler, a California-based writer and broadcaster.We discuss the changes instituted in California, increasing the minimum wage for workers in large fast-food restaurants. Predictions were for job losses and higher costs to customers. We look at the actual outcomes. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: "Masters of War," Bob Dylan

Part 1:We talk with Melvin Goodman, Senior Fellow at Johns Hopkins Univ. and national security and intelligence expert.We discuss the amount of defense spending that is being used now, and likely, in the near future, due to the Trump urge to war in the Middle East and other locations. There is no real national security process, and no real personnel to manage it. Domestic issues are being ignored: hospitals are closing, welfare assistance is cut, etc. The US is hollowed out, so future development is difficult.Part 2:We talk with Brett Wilkins, Staff writer for Common Dreams.We discuss the initiative that Bernie Sanders is launching, "Worker Power Movement", to counter the rich, who own too much, and take more.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Masters of War", Bob Dylan

Guests: Laura Jedeed, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Jamie RowenThis is a panel discussion with many topics:- The increase in data centers, and the moratorium in Maind- The Straits of Hormuz, or as Trump calls them now, "The Straits of Iran"- The role of China in the war, and after- The world does not like Trump- Christian Right is increasingly moving from Trump- The affordability crisis- Eugenic goals of 'starve the poor, and refuse medical care to the poor'- DOGE effect so far: $861 Billion deficit WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with Egberto Willies.We discuss the Texas campaigns for Senate, and voter sentiment there. We also discuss the changes in Latino voters' expectations.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Robert Hockett.While Wall Street hits an all time high the US is hitting an all-time low. Public sentiment and confidence is decreasing. Wars for 'no real reason' are becoming a drag on the economy. We are seeing the collapse of democracy, climate, government funded science, education has decreased.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 Eric Swalwell scandal, and his retreat from the governor's race in CA. What is likely to be the net outcome in CA?Part 2:We talk with John Nichols, Executive Editor of The Nation Magazine.We discuss the likelihood of a big victory for Democrats in the upcoming elections. There is potential for change in direction for the US, but it must be reinforced by a very large margin in the elections. We discuss what happened in Hungary, as a kind of exemplar of what is needed here.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Timothy Noah, staff writer for The New Republic.We discuss taxes in the US. Trump almost invites people NOT to pay taxes through various tax avoidance schemes. We discuss the need for taxes, and the benefits that accrue to society that can pay for services.Part 2:We talk with Lynn Parramore and Alissa Quart about the effects of the use of AI on white-collar employees. AI systems are being trained by these employees, and many expect to be replaced by these AI systems. The workers view AI as Apocalyptic Insecurity. Workers are being conditioned to expect their own replacement, and thus conditioned to not push back by their employers. What can be done to mitigate this? WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls", John Prine

art 1:We talk with Lincoln Mitchell, Prof. of Political Science, Columbia University.We discuss the Hungarian election, and how the 16-year control Viktor Orban was ended by a landslide vote. We discuss how voters should demonstrate even after an election, as the Hungarians did, to show those who would try to roll it back that voters INDEED wanted the new path. Efforts should not stop on election day.Part 2:We talk with Nicola Santa Cruz, who writes about inequality in the southwestern US.We discuss the SNAP cutbacks, which shift 50% of the cots of the program to the states, rather than part of the federal budget. This means that vulnerable populations (children and the disabled) ere being dripped from programs, with no substitutes. We discuss what all of this means to those affected.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls", John Prine

This is a panel discussion. Our panelists are: Laura Jedeed, John Martin, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare.We note that there has now been ordered automatic draft registration for men in the US. Recruiting efforts seem to focus on men only, with emphasis on white men.We discuss Mamdani's successes as Mayor of NYC.We discuss the 'ceasefire' in Iran, even though Israel continues its attacks.Iran has instituted a "toll" on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, defacto claiming Hormuz as its territory. Trump has indicated that he wants 1/2 of the 'toll'.The war in Gaza and Lebanon continues, with Israeli attacks on civilian centers and infrastructure.In the US, 2.5 M people, mostly children, have been removed from SNAP benefits. 25 M people are losing health care benefits. The is a result of the BBB.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Masters of War", Bob Dylan 1963 

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss the effects of the space program in Texas, and its ongoing contribution to the Texas economy.We also talk about the Texas legislature, and Republicans' discomfort with the slow change to Democrats' gains.Data centers in Texas are using many resources, and this is not popular, especially rural Texas, while the centers are getting $1Billion in tax breaks annually.We also discuss textbooks used in public schools in Texas and California, the two states who influence the use of books countrywide.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Harold Meyerson.We discuss how the Iran war is being framed in religious terms by Hegseth and Trump. The Vatican has been threatened by Pentagon officials, presumably speaking for Trump, too. Hight-ranking officers, including command generals, have been dismissed by Hegseth. Israel has continued to bomb Lebanon. The Straits of Hormuz are still closed to most traffic, and Iran has a "toll" system for those ships who are allowed to pass.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Masters of War" Bob Dylan, 1963

Part 1:We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director for DeSantis Watch, and Florida Watch.We discuss the debt status of ordinary people, and the rising number who cannot pay their debts.We discuss how affordability is affecting Florida residents, who are #50 in the US in affordability measures.The legislature is contemplating redistricting, in hopes of finding more votes for Republicans.However, "dummymandering" may happen, rather than the unconstitutional gerrymandering the want.Florida has passed a terrorist designation law.Part 2:We talk with Celinda Lake, political strategist.We discuss how political polling is being done, and how this is identifying topics of importance to voters. Some that have been cited are:childrenAICuts to social and medical servicesmental healthsafetythe jobs that are disappearingeducationchild care and elder care  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls", John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Dylan Gyauch-Lewis, Senior Researcher at The Revolving Door Project.We discuss the war on information that the Trump administration has been waging. Data is unavailable or poorly analyzed, thus leading to poor decisions and policies. Government bureaus that gather data have been decimated by the personnel and program cuts. This creates a lot of uncertainty. We discuss the growth of 'prediction markets" that appear rigged, because not everyone has the same data.Part 2:We talk with Laura Belin, publisher of "The Bleeding Heartland", based in Iowa.We discuss election trends in Iowa, which are now more favorable to Democrats, though Iowa is still very Republican. The main industry in Iowa is farming, which has been hurt by Trump's tariff policies. There are many follow-on effects on other sectors in Iowa.  WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with Emma Whitford, of Insider Education.We discuss the pressure from the administration to identify Jewish faculty members to the government, providing their group membership data, election behavior/choices, social security data, residencies, etc. This is being viewed as an invasion invasion of privacy, and discriminatory of the basis of religious freedom, though a judge doesn't seem to agree.Part 2:We talk with John Martin, Asst. Professor at Quinniapiac University, election law.We discuss Trump's campaign to expand federal control of election management, even though the Constitution specifically leaves this task to the individual states.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's How Every Empire Falls", John Prine, 2016

This is a panel discussion with the following participants:Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Aaron Rosenthal, Jamie RowenTopics:- Iran War, Trump's magical thinking- No incentive for Iran to resolve, and this existential- Trump's goal seems to be to destroy the USpart 2- The number one issue in US is health care, especially as the administration is planning to shift money to the war- The next large issue for US residents is economic insecurity- Birthright citizenship before the Supreme Court- Mail in voting attacked by admin, though Trump and his family all vote by mail- Todd Blanche replaced Pam Bondi at AGWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Masters of War", Bob Dylan,

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.we discuss the Senate campaign in Texas, and how both Cornyn(R) and Paxton (R) are advertising in Florida. We discuss Talarico (D)' s campaign.We also discuss affordability, and the housing shortage is affecting Texas, because many workers are not available. School vouchers in Texas are also an issue.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Ryan Cooper.We discuss the 'progress' of the Iran war. The Iranians have monetized the Strait of Hormuz by creating a toll system, allowing tankers through unharmed if they bay a $2M toll. This will support Iran at $100 B/year.We discuss the breakdowns in the US.-Alliances-Rule of law-Use of assassinations as a tool of warDresdenication by attacking civilian targets-Power of large armed forces is diminished(asymmetric war now increasingly possible and effective)-The white-collar crime wave led by Trump and his cronies. WNHNFM.ORG  production 2026Music: "Masters of War'", Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell

Part 1:We talk with John Nichols, Executive editor, The Nation.We discuss the NO KINGS rally in Minneapolis, and Bernie Sanders' speech there. "No Kings, No ICE, No War". We also discuss how the campaign should proceed to rid the country of trumpism.Part 2:We talk with Ken Morales, reporter for ProPublica.We discuss the 23,000 criminal investigations that were abandoned by the DOJ to shift to immigration enforcement efforts. Those criminal investigations ranged through terrorism, white collar crime, drug trafficking, violent assaults, etc. The country is less safe as a result.WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine 2016