Attitude with Arnie Arnesen

Part 1:We talk with Martha Pskowski, who covers climate news in Texas.We discuss the state of labor and employment regulations in Texas, especially with regard to the dangers that are experiencing due to hotter temperatures. There are no federal or state regulations, and Texas is prohibiting municipalities from enacting regulations locally. This is proving lethal for workers.Part 2:We talk with Thomas Neuburger, a long-time professional writer, author of stories, poems, essays and non-fiction books. His work has appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, Common Dreams, Alternet, Naked Capitalism, DownWithTyranny! and many other venues. he has written political analysis under his own name and the byline Gaius Publius since 2003.We discuss the use of Flock cameras, that enable universal surveillance. These are not secure, and the data is owned by the corporation, to use as it sees fit.  WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

This is a panel discussionPart 1:We discuss how Trump is targeting female reporters with slurs and insult when question are asked.We also discuss other issues:- The pardoning of drug trafficker Hernandez- Only loyalist are allowed any comments on policy- The flaws of the US Constitution, and how the document does not protect the country from fascists and corrupt politicians- MAGA fascism is in place- The continuous approval ratings (high 30%) for Trump despite the unhappiness for most of the countryPart 2:We discuss how many people are ready for change, although it appears that the Democratic party is not.What factors should be stressed? WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report.We discuss the Texas redistricting. This was judged invalid, although Texas is appealing that. There may be a postponed primary in Texas as a result.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Laura Jedeed. Curry is a former candidate for Conn. Governor, and Jedeed is a a journalist focused on the right wing in the US.We discuss the resignation of Marjorie Taylor Green. We also note the ending of DOGE, though the damage is already done. We speculate on the likely AI crash.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

This is a recording of the participation of Arnie Arnesen on CSPAN.  It has been edited to include call-in guests who asked questions and made comments with reactions to what she presented. WNHNFM.ORG production,

Part 1:We talk with Mel Goodman, senior fellow at the Center for International Policy and a professor of government at Johns Hopkins University. A former CIA analyst, Goodman is the author ofFailure of Intelligence: The Decline and Fall of the CIAandNational Insecurity: The Cost of American Militarism. andA Whistleblower at the CIA.We discuss how Trump is attempting major regional change by pressuring and attacking Central America, and South America countries, notably, Venezuela. We also discuss how Trump is selling out American interests in Ukraine and Europe.Part 2:This is Race Class, with Jonathan Feingold.As Thanksgiving and its enduring mythologies approach, Jon and Arnie discuss the Trump administrations ongoing campaign to evangelize white supremacy in the United States and abroad. Invoking Trumps anti-DEI Executive Orders, federal officials purged a report on missing and murdered Native Americans while claiming countries with diversity policies are infringing human rights. The cooperation of civil rights rhetoric to undermine civil rights is nothing new. Nor is the strategic use of racism to justify public and private violence against communities of color and distract impoverished white communities from the source of their material precarity. With limited exception, Democrats are proving unable to defuse the GOPs naked racial politics " including the ongoing weaponization of anti-blackness and Jewish identity " to criminalize dissent, control curricula and crack the Left.Jonathan FeingoldProfessor of LawBoston University School of Lawjfeingol@bu.edu|#RaceClass Podcast|researchWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Gerry Lanosga, Associate Prof., Journalism at Indiana University.We discuss how slavery has been portrayed by the apologists for that practice, and how today, the Trump administration wants to cover up the horrors of slavery, as a way of whitewashing history.Part 2:We talk with Jeremy Kohler, a reporter for ProPublica.We discuss the presidential pardons issued by Trump. We also talk about the history of this presidential power.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: Daviid Rovics

This is a panel discussion. It includes the following guests:Egberto Willies is a political activist, author, political blogger, radio show host, business owner, software developer, web designer, and mechanical engineer in Kingwood, TX. Egberto is Host/Producer of Politics Done Right aired on Pacifica Network's KPFT 90.1 FM and other networks. Read his articles at his "Egberto Off The Record" Substack newsletter atpoliticsdoneright.com/newsletter.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 Lincolns work you can subscribe to his Substack Kibitzing with Lincoln at /lincolnmitchell.substack.com/.Aaron Rosenthal is the Research Director with North Star Policy Action, a think tank dedicated to improving the lives of working Minnesotans. Prior to North Star, Aaron worked as the Senior Research Specialist with the Council on Criminal Justice and was an assistant professor at Simmons College in Boston.Part 1:Topics:-The health care crisis in the US.-The reaction of Trump to the lawmakers' reminding armed services personnel of their duty respecting unlawful orders.-Anti-abortion laws that are causing women to die for lack of medical care-The Trump crime familyPart2:-Trump's 'health care plan'The need for a US "new New Deal"- The need for more MTG-like defectorsWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Kavitha Suranal, reporter for ProPublica.We discuss the deaths in Texas of women who were denied abortions when the pregnancies were problematic.Part 2:We talk with Ryan Cooper, The American Prospect managing editor, and with Bill Curry, former Connecticut state senator, White House aide, candidate for governor (Conn.).We discuss the state of health care in the US, and what options my exist. We also discuss the price of electrical power, and its availability given the increased demand by data centers and AI installations. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Matt Angle, a Democratic political consultant, and founder of the Lone Star projectWe discuss the recent Texas Supreme Court ruling that voided the five new districts in Texas that the governor had demanded. This was seen as an overreach to sway the future election in 2028, at the behest of Trump.Part 2We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director of DeSantis Watch about the situation in Florida.Gov. DeSantis has proposed redistricting in Florida, despite the Florida Constitution, which makes this kind of redistricting illegal.Almost half of Florida residents are considering leaving the state due to the cost of living there. 2.2M Floridians will lose their health care as a result of the BBB. WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Jamie Rowen, Assoc. Prof. of Legal Studies, UMass Amherst.We discuss several topics:-the victims of Epstein-health care state in US-Trump's refusal to pay SNAP benefits despite court orders-ICE actions in US citiesPart 2:We talk with Thomas Neuburger, author and commentator.We talk about Epstein and his power broker role. We also discuss political consultants. We talk about the National Security State being implemented. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Daniel Barlow, an expert in Healthcare policy, and leader of nonprofit organizations in the healthcare field.We discuss the problem of healthcare accessibility in the US. Using Scott Adams ("Dilbert") as an example of the privileges of the 'well connected' access versus those who do not have the 'right' connections.Part 2:We talk with Conor Harrison, Ph.D., Associate Professor of economic geography, University of South Carolina.We discuss the ICE raid in Charlotte, N.C..We also focus on the lack of and cutbacks to energy and fuel assistance programs. Only 25% of those who are eligible received aid, because of cuts to the agencies, including shutting some agencies completely by the administration. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

This is a panel discussion.Part 1: We discuss demographics in the US, and recent finding that 40% of young women would like to leave the country. What would the consequences be?Part 2:We discuss the government reopening, with the consent of the Democrats (eight Democrats in the Senate voted to accept Republican assurances, even though those kind of assurances have never been honored before. The government is not serving people.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics 

Part 1:We talk with Mike Doyle, Chair of Harris County, Tx Democratic Party.We discuss the elections held in Texas, and the outcomes there.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry, former Connecticut state senator, and White House aide.We discuss the disclosure of an Epstein address book, and what it might mean to many who have been mentioned. We also discuss the effects of Trump policies on the US economy, now and in future.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Lincoln Mitchell is sitting in for Arnie ArnesenPart 1:We talk with Alex Scrivener, Executive Director, Democratic Security Institute.We discuss the worldwide rise in fascist government actions, and what we can do to counteract them. We need a global anit-fascist movement.Part 2:We talk with Dean Preston, attorney and former member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.We discuss how Trump is threatening cities with Democratic mayors, and the reactions to those threats. In San Francisco, the mayor's reaction has been muted, while other cities' mayors are resisting.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with John Warner, writer, editor, and speaker.We discuss the value of a liberal arts education, and its importance in a swiftly changing world.Part 2:We talk with Rich Barlow, journalist.We talk about the origins of the current MAGA movement, by examining the activities of many of its well-known adherents during their college years at Dartmouth, and writing in the Dartmouth Review, a training ground for the faux populists. We note that Laura Ingraham, Dinesh DeSouza, and Harmeet Dhillon are part of this group.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Nicole Bennett, Assistant Director Center for Refugee Studies, and Ph.D. Candidate, Indiana University.We discuss the surveillance mechanism in use by the government, and the NEW surveillance proposed by ICE. Unfettered surveillance of the population of the US, with no oversight, and including information about US residents from many different sources.Part 2:We talk with Nate DiMeo, originator of the "Memory Palace". We discuss the importance of remembering history, and how if affects our perceptions about events we experience today.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

This is a panel discussion. The participants are Stephen Pimpare, Aaron Rosenthal, Lincoln Mitchell, Laurence Hamm. Part 1: We discuss the election of Mamdani, and the wins for Democratic candidates around the country: a blue wave.Part 2.We discuss the electoral performance, and the demographics of the voters, and their choices.  WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with William King who wrote for the Houston Chronicle from 2005 to 2015, authoring a biweekly column and serving on the editorial board. King has also written two books, including Unapologetically Moderate: My Search for the Rational Center in American Politics (Bright Sky Press, 2014).He is a regular contributor to Real Clear Politics and publishes his own blog atwww.BillKingBlog.com.We discuss the voters in Texas, and what the likely political leanings will be in upcoming elections, particularly Hispanic voters, who are a large segment of the voting bloc in Texas.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Prof. Jamie Rowen about the recent elections in NYC and other parts of the country. Democrats beat Republicans almost everywhere except Texas. But Democrats outperformed Republicans in almost all cases.  WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Ryan Cooper, managing editor for The American Prospect.We discuss the New York City mayoral election. We also discuss other elections around the country, including NJ, Iowa, and Georgia.Part 2:We talk with Katheryn Houghton, Montana correspondent. She covers health policy and politics, access to treatment, and the business of health care in that state. What the effect of SNAP funds withholding by the administration? WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Adam Finkel,Clinical Professor of Environmental Health Sciences(Adjunct) at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.We discuss Medicare Advantage programs, whose profits have risen 60-90% due to their participation in the Medicare programs. They do not provide the benefits that they claim, and often deny service to the participants.Part 2:We talk with Sophia A. McClennen, professor of International Affairs and Comparative Literature at Penn State University.We discuss how Trump's campaigns and his actions have created a cognitive collapse in Americans' minds. Why are many people unable to distinguish truth from lies? What methods have been used? WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Susan Rinkunas, contributing editor, The New Republic.We discuss gubernatorial elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and other states. Abortion is part of the choices that voters face. Another very important issue is in California, where the number of congressional seats is crucial.Part 1:We talk wtih Sarah Carr, fellow, New America Reporting Director, Spencer Education Journalism Fellowship, Columbia University.We discuss the way that 'gifted children' are being classified at very early ages, and how this affects their education and future successes or failures.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusit: David Rovics

This is a panel discussionPart 1:We talk with our guests about the government shutdown, and how it constitutes an assault on the welfare of Americans."We are in a post-constitutional nation".We must act. First, recognize what is happening, and disrupt the oppressors.Part 2:"What are the red lines now? "What can the populace do?-Labor movements-denazification of US government-Democrats should shed their timidity-Structural reformWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, Publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss upcoming elections in Texas, and who is likely to do well in the Senate Race.We also talk about Texans' dissatisfaction with the governor's actions regarding sending the Texas National Guard to other states.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Harold Meyerson.We discuss the upcoming mayoral elections in NYC, and what the likely outcome would mean the two major parties. We also talk about the destruction of the east wing of the White House, and what it represents.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Shelley Inglis, who is a Senior Visiting Scholar at Rutgers University.We discuss her list of effective actions that voters can take beyond protesting to change government policies.Part 2:We talk with Jonathan Feingold, law professor at Boston University. This is part of the ongoing Race Class.n this episode, Jon shares why he traveled to Washington, D.C. for a teach-in at the Smithsonian with fellow scholars, artists, activists, podcasters and others. The teach-in was a collaboration of two historical podcasts, This Day and The Memory Palace, and drew inspiration from the teach-ins that academics organized in the 1960s to deepen and support anti-war movements. We also explore how the Trump regimes assault on the Smithsonian follows a fascist playbook that requires constructing a mythic past " that, in the American context, requires erasing the racial violence and terror that defines America past and present. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Shelley Inglis, Senior FVisting Scholar at Center for Study of Genocide and Human Rights, at Rutgers University.We discuss what tactics should be used by people who want to support pro-democracy actions and movements. There is a list of 10 kinds of actions that anyone can choose to participate in.Part 2:We talk with John Nichols, writer and executive editor ofThe Nation.We discuss Mamdani's candidacy for NYC mayor, and his main ideas: safety and affordability, and how these are resonating with voters. In addition, we talk about how Republicans are reacting to him.  WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director for Florida Watch.We discuss the issues in Florida which are affecting residents: the government shutdown, property taxes, insurance issues, and many others.Part 2:We talk with Ceridwen Cherry, legal director for VoteRiders, an organization that helps citizens to vote.VoteRiders help to educate citizens about voting, and helps them to access voting places. VoteRiders.org provides information and also has a helpline 866-432-8683, WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

This is a panel discussion.The panel consists of "Felipe De La Hoz,LIncoln MitchellStephen PimpareEgeberto Willies We discuss the state of the US government, as the lockdown continues.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of The Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss Gov. Abbott's response to No Kings demonstrators in Texas. We also discuss how Texas has committed 20% of the Texas budget to property tax relief, though the Texas economy is slowing due to the Trump policies. We also discuss the US Senate race in Texas.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Laura Jedeed. We discuss how the imagery of Trump's rallies mirror Nazi rallies, and how the administration attempts to depict dissent as treason.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Liv Torres, International Secretary of in the Norwegian Conference of Trade Unions.We discuss how the labor movement has affected movements to improve democracy and rights around the world. We also discuss what makes a labor movement strong and effective.Part 2:We talk with Neal H. Hutchins, University Research Professor, University of Kentucky.We discuss the rights of faculty speech in the context of the Constitution, and how those rights differ depending on whether the university/college is a state institution or a private institution.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Stephen Pimpare.We discuss the demolition of the east wing of the White House. This embodies the systematic destruction of the state itself. What will come after this?Part 2:We talk with Harold Meyerson.We discuss how Executive Orders are the way in which Trump has seized more and more power over the US government. How will a successor use this power?We discuss the dramatic rise in racism in the US.We also discuss Trump capitalism.  WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Timothy Noah, staff writer for the New Republic.We discuss the Trump family corruption, and its many aspects.Part 2:We talk with Jonathan Alter, contributing editor, Washington Monthly.We talk about the idea of National Service as a way of creating and fostering a better sense of national and personal identity. Americorps, and other services like it work to improve the country and create communities and connections.  WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics

This is a panel DiscussionPart 1:We discuss many topics:The $40 B being sent to ArgentinaThe NYC mayoral debateGeneral questions for the Democrats regarding their political and policy vision: as it is affected b generational factors.Crypto currencyTroops in Washington DC and other cities, as a way of prompting incidents to let Trump use an excuse to use them against civilian Americans.Part 2:The administrations framing No Kings as a violent and traitorous activity.Judges as political actors.The "owners" class, and how it controls the country.Predictions of mass unemployment in the US.Employment and racism in the US.The Posse Comitatus Act.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

part one: Taylor Goldenstein is a state bureau reporter at the Houston Chronicle.How a Texas group is positioning itself as a Republican alternative to teachers unions Texas Legislature launches new investigating committees for July 4 floods. part two:Ryan Cooper is the Prospect's managing editor,Bill Curry  was a Connecticut state senator, comptroller and nominee for governor who served as Counselor to the President in the Clinton White House. ets.  we discuss this and more:Full-blown Fascism Has Arrived in America as the Pentagon Expels the Press 

part one:  James Baratta is a writing fellow at The American Prospect discusses Democratic Senators Probe ‘Apparent Neglect' of Detained Flotilla ActivistsIt took the State Department four days to assess the well-being of American citizens apprehended by Israel for participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla.part twoJeet Heer is a national affairs correspondent for The Nation discusses The Nobel Peace Prize Just Surrendered to Trump Trump is mad that he didn't win. But by honoring María Corina Machado, the Nobel Committee has endorsed his war against Venezuela—and continued Europe's MAGA groveling. 

 Part 1:We talk with Whitney Curry Wimbish, staff writer for The American Prospect.We discuss the growth of cypto investments in real estate. Small amounts allow individuals to participate in this market. There are no regulations for this type of investment, and the SEC, under Paul Atkins, is not exmining the 'hype' around these schemes. Growth in these financial instruments is expected to accelearte. Part 2:We talk with David Bacon, who writes about farm workers in the US.Changes instituted by Trump have cut the wages for H2A farm workers, and, for domestic farm workers by one third. This includes not only the wages themselves, but the costs previously shouldered by the growers. Growers now have lower costs, and will likely profit even more. 

Part 1:We talk with Mel Goodman about Gaza and Israel, and the solution to the war proposed by Trump.There are conflicting outlooks on the outcome of the war in Gaza. No real permanent solution has yet been defined.Part 2:We talk with Megan O'Metz, ProPublica reporter, about the destruction of American public schools, as implemented by the Trump administration. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics

his is a panel discussion.Part 1:We discuss the cots of Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare.We discuss the government shutdown.WE discuss how the tech oligarchs are controlling the government, and are looting the country.We discuss the necessity for immigration to create a good economic future for the US.Part 2:We consider the goals of the very rich, and how this affects everyone else in the US.What will be the outcome of the Gaza war?The administration appears to be ready to use any power that it has to suppress/punish/kill anyone who is a political enemy. WNHNGM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss how Gov. Abbott is raising money from sending the Texas National Guard to other states at Trump's behest. Trump's approval is at its lowest ever in Texas now. Abbott is teasing a run for the 2028 presidential race. We also discuss the 5 new congressional seats recently set up in Texas, and who the new representatives will be.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Robert Hockett.We discuss the Gaza peace plan. Trump appears to be taking credit for the work that others have done on this topic. We discuss the 2026 elections, and likely outcomes. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Jesse Coburn, investigative reporter, working for ProPublica.We discuss the 'housing plan" proposed by Trump for persons in publicly-supported housing. The new regulations will hurt people who are the most vulnerable: the poor, children, disabled, and elderly. This will affect the red states to a great extent.Part 2:We talk with Chuck Collins, author of "Burned by Billionaires".We discuss how the power of the very rich has grown, and is likely to be even greater in future, due to the tax changes brought about by the politicians who have been bought by the very rich.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

part one:  Dua Hassan is a physician at Boston Children's Hospital and a former clinical instructor at Stanford University School of Medicine. I'm a Pediatrician. Here's What I Tell Parents When They Bring Me RFK Jr.'s Claims.Fact checking doesn't work.part two: Arthur “Art” Jipson is an Associate Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work at the University of Dayton. Right-wing extremist violence is more frequent and more deadly than left-wing violence − what the data shows 

part one:The shutdown looms large in rural America – with Medicaid under debate a conversation with Patrik Jonsson the Christian Science Monitor's Georgia bureau chief.part two: Supreme Court opens with cases on voting rights, tariffs, gender identity and campaign finance to test the limits of a constitutional revolutionwe interview Morgan Marietta  a Professor of American Civics at the University of Tennessee Institute of American Civics.

Federal court grants preliminary injunction blocking NH state law attacking diversity, equity, and inclusionLaw would have forced K-12 public school educators and colleges and universities to guess what was prohibited or risk loss of fundingThe court explained: "The breadth of the anti-DEI laws' prohibition is startling. The definition of 'DEI' contained therein is so far-reaching that it prohibits long-accepted even legally required teaching, and administrative practices. It is hard to imagine how schools could continue to operate at even a basic level if the laws' prohibitions were enforced to their full extent."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.

Part 1:We talk with Mel Goodman, former CIA analyst and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins.We discuss Trump's proposal for an Insurrection Act. We also discuss how the military doctrine is being rewritten by actions in 'blue' states and cities in the US. No outcry.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Laura Jedeed.We discuss how the the use of Air Assault Teams in Chicago constitute war on American people. Americans were detained for hours, zip-tied, with no lawyers or explanations. Trump has proposed that American cities be used as training grounds for armed military. No pushback.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Harold Myerson, Editor-at-Large at The American Prospect.We discuss Trump's capitalizing on Charlie Kirks's death. We also discuss Hegseth's and Trump's performance before an audience of military leaders recently.Part 2:We talk with David Ikenberry, Finance Professor, former Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder.We discuss the lack of corporate investment recently. In 1975, 25% of profits were reinvested in the business, while in 2025, only 12% of profits were reinvested. We look at the reasons for this, and what this means for the futures of business survival.  WNHNFM.ORG productionDavid Rovics: music

Part 1:We talk with Art Jipson, Prof. at University of Dayton.We discuss the campaign to build a myth around Charlie Kirk.Part 2:We talk with Steve Dyer, attorney, and former member of Ohio legislature.We discuss how Ohio has adopted school vouchers, and the effects on education in Ohio. WNHNFM.ORG  productionDavid Rovics: music

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