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Aaron Torres and Arnie Spanier start off the show discussing LeBron James' decision to join the 76ers after a long and thought out process in free agency. The guys are then joined by SEC and Alabama football insider Ryan Fowler to discuss the SEC wanting to leave the NCAA and create its own league and Alabama's football outlook in a pivotal year for Kalen DeBoer. Aaron and Arnie also discuss Kyle Shanahan being involved in a serious car accident, Aaron Donald likely returning to the Rams, and Patrick Mahomes back from ACL tear already! Fox Sports Radio NBA Insider Mark Medina joins the show to discuss LeBron James and the incoming rookie class and how special it is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Trump's Fear Of Being Seen as a Loser Drive Him to Try to Bomb Iran Into a Submissive Failed State? | Rubio's New Red Scare List of "Subversives" Includes Mayors Mamdani and Bass, Amy Goodman and the Co-Founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream | Can the Democrats Hold the Senate Seat in New Hampshire Against Former Senator Sununu Who is MAGA Lite and Awash With Money? backgroundbriefing.org/donate twitter.com/ianmastersmedia bsky.app/profile/ianmastersmedia.bsky.social linktr.ee/backgroundbriefing

Arnie Spanier and Chris Plank discuss Spain’s demolition of Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, why you can’t count out the Golden State Warriors in the LeBron James Sweepstakes, the fallout for the MLB Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, which second-half MLB storylines need to be monitored, their biggest beef with Fanatics Fest, which NFL Training Camp headlines need to be monitored, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a panel discussion that includes: Arnie Arnesen, Bill Curry, Dave Levinthal Stephen Pimpare, Egberto Willies.Topics:Failure of MAHA: note the problems in the food that Americans consume, because of reduced checks by regulatory agencies.Trump's rant about voter fraud is itself a fraud, no proof, but intended use is to limit voting.ICE killings.The shadow docket used by the Supreme Court.Eugenics, as envisioned by Stephen MillerRed boxing by candidates' campaigns.The Constitution is now irrelevant, since SCOTUS ignores it.The time for incremental changes has passed. Only drastic changes can save the democracy. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Dancing to the end of love," Leonard Cohen, 2010

Part 1:We talk with Brett DeJager, asst. Prof. of Counseling, Rehab, and Human Services at U. of Wisconsin, Stout.We discuss the us of Artificial Intelligence in schools, and how this affects students learning.Part 2:We talk with David Gans, Director, Human and Civil Rights and Citizenship Program at the Constitutional Accountability Center.We discuss the ICE shootings in Maine and Texas. We note that 46.1 % of Houston's population is Latino. The Supreme Court has tacitly approved the persecution of non-whites, thus is complicit in this murder.  WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.we discuss the political situation in Texas. The shooting death in Houston has caused much anxiety. Weather in Texas is becoming more intense. Election for Senate is a looming big event.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Ryan Cooper.We discuss the problems of health, since the dismantling of many health agencies, and the strange attitude of RFK jr. around health threats in the US. The screw worm problem will hurt beef ranchers, the measles epidemic continues to grow, and other diseases caused by amoebas and insects continue to become more prevalent and indicate huge public health threats. WNHNFM.ORG production

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Part 1:We talk with Alex Sammon, feature writer for Slate.We discuss the increasing use of surveillance in the lives of US residents. The most interesting aspect now is surveillance of customers, with the presumption of massive "organized retail crime" supposedly being committed. The numbers don't hold up.Part 2:We talk with Mark Sappenfield, writer for the Christian Science Monitor.We discuss the difference in the way that sports are introduced to children, and how sports are used in different countries. The contrast between the approach used in the US vs. the approach used in Norway is glaring. The outcomes in how people react to this is enormous in terms of satisfaction and happiness measured in these two countries. WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with John Nichols, Executive Editor, The Nation.We discuss Lindsey Graham, his life and politics. We also note how his life mirrors the change in the Republican Party.Part 2:We talk with Susan Randolph, Associate Professor Emerita, Economics, U. of ConnecticutWe discuss how US residents are worse off than residents of other nations, though the US is a rich country. We discuss the reasons, and the metrics used to measure "national wealth".  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

The book Sam Neill wrote for himself... and shared with the rest of us. Sam Neill spent nearly five decades becoming one of cinema's most dependable actors, from Jurassic Park and The Hunt for Red October to Event Horizon, The Piano, and dozens of films in between. Following Neill's passing, Arnie looks back at the actor's 2023 memoir, Did I Ever Tell You This? Written during treatment for a life-threatening cancer diagnosis, the book becomes far more than another celebrity autobiography. Instead of Hollywood gossip or behind-the-scenes stories, Neill reflects on friendship, family, cars, dogs, wine, aging, and what really mattered to him. Join us for a tribute to a remarkable actor and an even more remarkable man.  

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier discuss the fallout from the USMNT’s flameout in the World Cup, why we wish more people would appreciate the journey rather than the destination when it comes to sports, the biggest NBA trades that never happened, which team makes the most sense for LeBron James in free agency, the biggest MLB storylines heading into the All-Star Break, the conspiracy theories surrounding Conor McGregor’s injured knee in his return to the octagon, provide live look-ins to the late-night NASCAR race, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a panel discussion with the following participants: Adam Finkel, Laura Jedeed, Lincoln Mitchell, Bill ScherThe topics we cover:Shooting by ICE in HoustonPlatner's campaign is stopped due to accusations of rapeSCOTUS missteps, and rulings that contradict the ConstitutionTerm limits for SCOTUS membersAccusations of communism by Trump WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "I'll Stand by You"

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss the shooting of an undocumented resident of Houston by ICE.We discuss Ken Paxton's illegal votes, when voting from his 'love next' location.We discuss the unpopularity of massive data centers planed for Texas, and Gov. Abbott's vocal disclaimers, after giving them economic and political support.The attacks on Talarico by the Republicans.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Harold Meyerson.We discuss the ongoing Iran war, which appears to be a 'forever war' now. There is not trust for the US any more among other nations: too many promises have been broken.We discuss Rahm Emanuel's remarks in Israel, critical of the path that Israel is pursuing in Gaza, Lebanon, and the rest of the Mideast.We briefly discuss Graham Platner's campaign implosion. 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 his novel, "Killing Baby Hitler."We also discuss how the middle class in the US has been eroded by the Republican party with their policies. What should Democrats do?Part 2:We talk with Jesse Wegman, a senior fellow with the Office of the President at the Brennan Center.We discuss the importance of one of the original Founders, James Wilson, and his ideas, which varied from the prevailing ideas of government role and responsibilities at the time of the formation of the US. Most of the Founders were rich men who expected the government to serve them, rather than the populace at large. Wilson's ideas were different.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls, " John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Whitney Curry Wimbish, staff writer for the American Prosppect.We discuss the Platner scandal in Maine.We also discuss how transit systems collect information about passengers. These systems share data with Palantir, and with ICE. The danger is to anyone who is a transit rider.Part 2:We talk with Ken Morales, who writes for ProPublica.We discuss how the Supreme Court has increased the use of the shadow docket to make decisions that they do not justify or even discuss. These decisions ignore standing laws and precedents, thus ignoring the Constitution. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

Today an MS NOW host, in 2004 he was writer/producer on the popular NBC series The West Wing tasked with introducing a new character – a Republican Senator running for president. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Part 1:We talk with Katrina Vanden Heuve, National Editor and Publisher, The Nation.We discuss the nomination of the City of Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize.We also discuss the protests against AI data centers, and use of social media. Truth is expensive.Part 2:We talk with Matt Gardner, of the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), a non partisan think tank.We discuss how Musk, through DOGE, has defunded the IRS, thus saving himself billions. The IRS now has fewer employees, and less money to pursue high income tax cheats. Lower income taxpayers are more likely to be audited and pursued, since they are easier targets, having fewer resources to defend themselves. The very rich will get away with cheating on their taxes. For example, SpaceX is claiming a $300 Million tax break with for questionable reasons that will likely not be challenged. There are more gray areas in corporate tax law than in consumer tax laws that can be exploited to the advantage of the very rich.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this week's show reacting live to the ending of England vs. Mexico, breaking it all down as England advanced to the quarterfinals! They get into some of the other big storylines from around the tournament, including USMNT star Flo Balogun's controversial red card ban being suspended, clearing the path for him to suit up against Belgium on Monday. They also discuss Argentina narrowly surviving in an instant classic against Cape Verse, Norway taking down Brazil behind two goals from Erling Haaland, and more! Later, Arnie and Plank get into LeBron's looming decision on his next team... Where do we think he'll ultimately land? How much do we care at this point? They also react to the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and draft picks... Do we think Boston got a fair return for the former Finals MVP? Plus, Arnie's picks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a pane discussion that includes Felipe De La Hoz, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Egberto Willies.The topics:The roots of Trump and trumpism.The framers of the Constitution. What was their goal and intent? Recall that they were all rich white men.What accountability was actually written into the document?The excommunication of the Pius X group from Catholics.The tole of the media.The Declaration of Independence cites the right of revolution.Is reality up for debate? WNHNFM.ORG  production

Athleisure wear, Affairs, and Awful Life Lessons Arnie concludes his journey through Lauren Weisberger's Devil Wears Prada trilogy with When Life Gives You Lululemons. Shifting the focus to Emily Charlton and an all-new ensemble initially feels like a welcome break from the repetitive formula of the earlier novels. But does the fresh premise lead to a better story? Arnie examines the novel's suburban satire, gender politics, and increasingly questionable ideas about marriage, motherhood, and what makes a woman successful.

One Million Readers Would Kill for a Better Sequel Over a decade before Disney made The Devil Wears Prada 2, original Devil author Lauren Weisberger wrote her own sequel. Arnie reviews Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns, a novel that reunites Andy, Emily, and Miranda... but delivers little revenge, little devil, and surprisingly little story. Was this forgotten sequel worth revisiting?

Part 1: We talk with Matt Angle, principal of Angle Strategies, Inc.. He is a consultant forAmerica Votes. He is the director of theTexas Democratic Trustand founded a PAC, theLone Star Project. We discuss the upcoming senatorial election in Texas, pitting Talarico against Paxton. Part 2: We talk with Bill Curry and Jamie Rowen. Bill Currywas a Connecticut state senator, comptroller and two time Democratic nominee for governor who served as Counselor to the President in the Clinton White House. He has written for Salon, the Daily Beast, the HuffingtonPost and the HartfordCourant and has provided commentary on National Public Radio, MSNBC and many other news outlets. Jamie Rowenis a professor of Legal Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and the founding director ofUMass' Center for Justice, Law, and Societies. We discuss the upcoming celebrations as designed by Trump in Washington, D.C. We also discuss Trump's goal of eliminating mail-in votes for future elections.  WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with John Nichols, Executive Editor, The Nation.We discuss the recent primary elections in Colorado, and across the country, where the sympathies and votes are going to progressives.Part 2:We talk with Jeet Heer, of The Nation magazine.We discuss the Colorado electoral races. We also note that the electorate is eager for change.We also discuss Musk. WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with Kelcie Mosely-Morris, who covers reproductive rights for Stateline.We discuss how the administration has defunded the main efforts to prevent teen pregnancies through HHS. Efforts appear to have been successful, with the number of teen pregnancies down from previous years. The substitution strategy proposed consists of stressing waiting until marriage, and referrals to "crisis pregnancy centers" which are anti-abortion tools.Part 2:We talk with Ira Shapiro, who has co-edited a book which examines the effects of Trump's "big beautiful bill". This extreme legislation is hurting many people, who now realize that they did not vote for this.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 the Democratic Convention held in Texas. We talk about the speeches, the audience, and the reception to speeches.We also talk about Texas politics, especially how the Texas Legislature is managed.Part 2:We talk with Amy Littlefield.WE discuss the landscape for women after the Dobbs decision. Many women have died as a result of lack of medical treatment because of the fear of violating vague abortion laws that penalize treatment for complications of pregnancy. Most deaths occurred among poor women and women of color. Many women were already mothers, thus leaving orphans as a result. WNHNFM.ORG  production

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this week's show with their thoughts and reactions to the Miami Heat trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo! How do they now stack up in the East? Does Giannis make them legitimate contenders? They then get into the other blockbuster NBA trade of the week as the Hornets sent LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves... In a loaded Western Conference, does this move give Minnesota a fighting chance at a championship? Vegas insider and friend of the show Todd Fuhrman joins to share some insights and favorite bets heading into the week of sports. Later, the guys get into some World Cup talk, discussing the USMNT's last-second loss to Turkiye... Did it change our outlook on Team USA going forward? Plus, Arnie's picks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I compiled a few recent brief chats together on the Conan the Barbarian versions and other Robert E. Howard adaptations. Then, we conclude with a special interview with Arnie Impressionist "The Govournator"!     TALKING POINTS: *Jamie Ray even pitches what a 3rd proper Conan film could've been like.   *We also get hyped over Arnie's announced return to the Conan and Predator saga as well as the greenlit Commando 2!     GUESTS: Todd Simpson, John Holman, Matthew Litwin, Oreo Brewer, Jamie Ray, James, Nix E Clips (Cinema Shitshow), Ethan Weeks & Gil Palmer         Follow Arnie VO Impressionist Govournator on Cameo & Instagram!

This is a panel discussion that covers many topics.- The US Supreme Court is 'making up' laws, and has become itself unlawful.- Harsh immigration rulings to fit the white supremacist vision for the US- Extreme gun-right ruling- The Constitution is inadequate, and should be rewritten. SCOTUS is not following it, and it is being ignored- Disagreements within the Democratic party at a critical point in US historyAIPAC and its undue influence in the US WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Wake up People"

Jason Fitz and Arnie Spanier (in for Buck Reising) open the show with their thoughts and reactions to all the latest in the World Cup! After seeing the USMNT fall to Turkiye, has our outlook on them changed at all? They also get into LeBron James' future, debating whether they think he'll return to the Lakers or end up somewhere else like the Heat. Speaking of the Heat, the guys get into the blockbuster trade that sent Giannis to Miami... Is he really worth all of this hype? They also discuss the other big trade of the week that sent LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves... Do we see them as legitimate contenders? Later, Jason and Arnie talk about the latest in the Brendan Sorsby debacle as the NFL denied his request to enter the Supplemental Draft. Plus, more fun with a new edition of "Would You Rather?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of Timeless Wisdom is a must-listen for anyone struggling with moodiness. Dennis shares powerful stories from listeners who've overcome their struggles with moods, and offers practical advice on how to fight them. One caller, Arnie, shares how he used to be a slave to his moods, but after listening to the speaker's show, he made a conscious effort to change his behavior and now has more friends and a happier life. Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timeless-wisdom-with-dennis-prager/id1517302239 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZEYeH4tuLr2FvG4ok1rl Learn more about Dennis Prager: https://pragertopia.com/ Follow Dennis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DennisPrager Follow Dennis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedennisprager/ Follow Dennis on X: https://x.com/DennisPrager Learn more about the Salem Podcast Network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of The Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss Texas mid-term election primaries, and the campaigns of the Democratic candidates, and the Republican candidates. We also discuss topics that the party meetings were considering.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Harold Meyerson.We discuss what messaging the Democratic Party should be doing in light of the midterm elections coming up. What results should Democrats be delivering to voters? We also discuss Trump's apparent dementia signs.WHNHFM.ORG production

Part 1:We talk with Thomas Neuburger, author of numerous articles, and "God's Spies', a novel.We discuss the effects of AI on everyone's lives. we also discuss the role of fiction, and how it affects reality.Part 2:We talk with Clay Wirestone,  Editorial Editor at the Kansas Reflector. We discuss elections in Kansas, changes that the Republicans have proposed to elections to ensure that power stays with Republicans.  WNHNFM.ORG  production

Chris has gone for an Arnie classic this week. Released in 1988, Red Heat arrived right in the thick of the buddy-cop boom, pairing Arnold Schwarzenegger's granite-faced Soviet policeman with Jim Belushi's wisecracking Chicago detective. Directed, co-written and co-produced by Walter Hill, the film sits somewhere between Cold War curiosity, action thriller, and odd-couple comedy, with Hill bringing his usual muscular, stripped-down approach to men glaring at each other near explosions. The cast also includes Peter Boyle, Ed O'Ross, Laurence Fishburne, Gina Gershon and Brion James, which is a very 1988 way of saying, “Yes, this will involve shouting in warehouses.”Production took the film across Chicago, Los Angeles and Budapest, with Budapest doubling for Moscow, while the filmmakers were also granted approval to shoot establishing material in Moscow's Red Square — noted by the AFI Catalog as a first for an American feature production. The film was released by TriStar Pictures on 17 June 1988, opening to just over $8.1 million domestically and finishing with around $35 million at the US box office. It may not have become the definitive Schwarzenegger classic, but it remains a fascinating VHS-era artefact: Arnie at peak stoicism, Belushi at peak “I've got a leather jacket and a comeback,” and Walter Hill trying to make Cold War geopolitics look like a bar fight.Trailer Guy SynopsisIn a world divided by suspicion, steel, and extremely suspicious accents… one man is Moscow's toughest cop. Ivan Danko follows the rules, respects authority, and has the facial expression of a locked filing cabinet.But when a dangerous criminal escapes to the streets of Chicago, Danko is forced into the one partnership more unstable than international diplomacy: teaming up with Art Ridzik, a loudmouth American detective with a badge, a temper, and the dress sense of a man who has personally offended several department stores.Fun FactsRed Heat was released in the same summer as Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Die Hard, Big, Coming to America and Rambo III, making 1988 a fairly ridiculous year to compete for action and comedy attention.The film's music was composed by James Horner, who also scored Aliens, Commando, Cocoon, Willow and, later, Titanic. So yes, this film exists in the same musical universe as both xenomorph trauma and Celine Dion-adjacent iceberg sorrow.Laurence Fishburne appears in the film before his major mainstream breakthrough in the 1990s, giving Red Heat a nice bit of “spot the future legend” VHS value.Gina Gershon also appears in an early role, years before becoming a cult favourite through films like Bound and Showgirls.The screenplay is credited to Harry Kleiner, Walter Hill and Troy Kennedy Martin, with Hill also directing and producing, because apparently just directing Schwarzenegger and Belushi wasn't enough paperwork.The movie runs 104 minutes, which is a mercifully efficient length for a film that has to cover Soviet law enforcement, American policing, drug trafficking, culture clash comedy, and Arnold learning how to tolerate Jim Belushi.Support the ShowIf you enjoy the show and would like to support us, we have a Patreon ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leaving us a 5-star review (and a short comment) really helps more people discover the show. It's quick, free, and makes a huge difference.Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:⁠⁠⁠NordVPN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NordPass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send us Fan MailEven our bombs bombed bigger in the 90s.  With the 2026 summer blockbuster season folding like Superman on laundry day, we thought we'd go back 33 years (yikes) to reveal how they used to fail back in the day. Arnie does his best to try to keep this flaming dog poo bag burning, but a clunky script, forced self-referential humor, and possibly the most annoying 90s kid ever to grace the silver screen ultimately take their toll. Still there's fun to be had here, you just have to weed through all the boring parts.  Just like life.

Part 1:We talk with Dr.Esteban Santis, Director of Research, Florida Policy Institute.We discuss the proposed, and up for a vote, the Florida property tax proposal, to cut property taxes for property owners. This would remove at least $12B from local government funding. No solution has been offered how to offset this loss to funding for necessary services, such as schools, sanitation, etc. No revenue replacement has been proposed.Part 2:We talk with David Sirota, founder and editor-in-chief o "The Lever".We discuss the vote before the people of California, to tax billionaires in California at the rate of 5% for all assets over $1B. This is a one-time tax, and the proceeds would fund medical coverage for 3M people in California, who have lost coverage due to federal cuts. This kind of tax could be a precursor in other states.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "No Kings in America"

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this Father's Day edition of the show talking about the Knicks' championship parade! Did Arnie actually end up going? That leads into a discussion on the USMNT's hot start in the World Cup... How much has the USA's early success affected our interest in the rest of the tournament? They also discuss some NFL offseason storylines as we continue through the offseason and get ready for training camps. They set the stage for Tuesday's NBA Draft, debating whether it's the deepest pool of talent we've seen in recent memory. Vegas insider and friend of the show Todd Fuhrman joins to weigh in with his own thoughts and share some of his favorite bets heading into the week of sports. Arnie and Plank weigh in on the latest in LeBron James' looming free agency decision along with Giannis' potentially imminent trade out of Milwaukee. Plus, reacting to the news that Brendan Sorsby has entered the NFL's supplemental draft... Who should take a chance on the polarizing young QB?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We like Glen Powell as much as the next film fan, but let's get real. There's only one Running Man, and his name is Arnold Schwarzenegger. Critics and audiences weren't quite ready for Arnie in full wisecracking mode though, and Paul Glaser's 1987 adaptation of Stephen King's THE RUNNING MAN is branded with a rotten 59% Tomatometer score. Listen to Alex & Julio as they welcome a cavalcade of favorite performers back to the show and luxuriate in 80s nostalgia!TIMELINE00:01:24 The Running Man (1987)00:14:25 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about THE RUNNING MAN (1987)? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemoniospe on Instagram or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!

Well, Alex stretched the B2B gimmick pretty thin for this episode - no, Kurt Fuller did not star in an adult film early in his career - but the important thing is we got THE RUNNING MAN in Contrarians Canon. The better version too (not that Edgar Wright's take offered much competition.) So why did Arnie's failed to connect with the world the way his other 1987 movie, Predator, did? We have theories. Listen to them in this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:01:26 The One With The Boat00:01:59 Real Talk00:52:22 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemoniospe on Instagram or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!Up next, our Bedroom to Box Office event gets very European and very pretentious, as we hit one of the most explicit movies every covered on the show, the French drama ROMANCE! In the meantime, let us know what you thought of the 1987 version of The Running Man: Is Arnie the better, funnier, buffer protagonist when compared to Glen Powell? Does Maria Conchita Alonso get more to do here than in Predator 2? Can you ever watch Family Feud the same way again? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads or BlueSky!

This week the Bad Dads ride across South America with The Motorcycle Diaries, Walter Salles's 2004 drama starring Gael García Bernal as young Ernesto Guevara and Rodrigo de la Serna as Alberto Granado.Before the main feature, the Dads count down their favourite movie motorcycles, from Arnie's shotgun-reloading Harley in Terminator 2 to Tom Cruise going full Cruise in Top Gun and Mission: Impossible, the Easy Rider chopper, Indy's sidecar, Tron's light cycles, Dumb and Dumber's scooter, John Wick's katana bike fight, Fonzie's Knucklehead and Dan's beloved World's Fastest Indian.What We CoveredTop 5 Motorcycles: a surprisingly rich category covering choppers, scooters, sidecars, sci-fi bikes, stunt riding and Tom Cruise's apparent allergy to helmets.La Poderosa: the battered Norton 500 that carries Ernesto and Alberto until it absolutely cannot, giving the film its comic engine and its road-movie shape.Memory vs rewatch: Sidey remembers seeing the film at the cinema and discovers he had misremembered the pair as having one bike each.Ernesto and Alberto: the Dads enjoy the friendship, the teasing, the appetite for adventure, and Alberto's role as a funny, earthy foil to Ernesto's more serious awakening.A journey through inequality: miners, indigenous communities, poverty, illness and exploitation gradually turn the trip from lads' adventure into political education.The leper colony: the San Pablo section becomes the emotional centre of the film, especially Ernesto's refusal to accept easy divisions between people.Che without the T-shirt: the group discuss how the film shows the conditions that could radicalise someone without reducing Guevara to a poster, slogan or merch logo.Show, don't tell politics: Sidey praises the film for making its points quietly; Reegs notes the documentary-like authenticity; Cris reflects on education, knowledge and the ability to imagine different power structures.Travel as transformation: Dan highlights the idea that any journey like this, at that age and through those conditions, would inevitably change you.Final images: the airport farewell, the real Alberto, the closing text and the real photographs give the film a wistful, reflective ending.Key Quotes / Moments“I thought they had a motorcycle each.”“I need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle.”“Top five motorcycles. I'm amazed that we've not done this before.”“He's not the same me anymore.”“It doesn't ram his ideology down your throat.”“A strong recommend all round.”VerdictA strong recommend from the Dads. The Motorcycle Diaries is praised as warm, funny, beautiful and quietly powerful — a road movie about friendship, privilege, poverty and the moment a person starts to see the world differently.You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

Greg's dad was on the tv last night.

The Switches of Eastview Kathryn Hahn (Glass Onion) realizes she's Agatha All Along after breaking the TV show spell put on her by Wanda Maximoff in a 2024 Disney+ miniseries. But can this prickly loner forge a coven with Broadway legend Patti LuPone and deadly Aubrey Plaza (White Lotus) that has the power to access a mythic, wish-granting Witches' Road?  Or did her dream to reconnect with her dead child come true the minute a nameless, hexed teenager (Joe Locke) joined her quest?  Listen Now to hear if Justin, Stuart, and Arnie sing the praises of this WandaVision sequel.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this week's show with their thoughts on the Knicks winning their first NBA title in 53 years! They give the Knicks their flowers, breaking down where this ranks among NYC championships in history, along with where Jalen Brunson falls among all-time Knicks. Then they break things down from the Spurs side of things, discussing what needs to be done this offseason in order to eventually get over the hump. The guys also talk about the World Cup, reacting to Team USA's dominant win over Paraguay and debating whether a strong run from USMNT would increase interest in soccer in the US. Later, Arnie and Plank react to the Carolina Hurricanes beating the Vegas Golden Knights to win the Stanley Cup Final. Vegas insider and Golden Knights fan Todd Furman joins the show to weigh in with some thoughts and share some of his favorite bets heading into the week of sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Martin and Arnie Spanier filling in for Aaron Torres react live to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks winning their first championship in 53 years. The guys discuss why the Knicks were able to do this and how it started with Jalen Brunson taking far less money to let the Knicks sign OG Anunoby to a massive extension. Jason and Arnie also discuss the White House UFC event, and the dominant Team USA win over Paraguay to start the World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we answer the most important question of all, what Arnie missed. Arnie Garfinkle tosses back some cocktails with Glenn, Craig and Producer Suzanne for this week's Friday Night Audit. Bets are open to how late Arnie shows up for his guest spot.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this week's show with their thoughts on the NBA Finals through the first two games! With Arnie's Knicks up 2-0, how confident is he feeling about the series as a whole? How much of a chance do we give the Spurs at making things interesting? Who would be the Finals MVP if the series ended today? Vegas insider Todd Fuhrman joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts, talk about the Stanley Cup Final, and share some of his favorite bets heading into a big week of sports. Later, Arnie and Plank talk some NFL, reacting to the blockbuster trade sending Myles Garrett to the Rams for Jared Verse and multiple draft picks... Are they no-brainer Super Bowl favorites at this point? Plus, discussing the Chicago Bears' potential move to Indiana!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By The Power of Filmation Before the Masters of the Universe conquer 2026 movie theaters, Arnie, Marjorie, and Stuart dish about the 1985 animated feature that reveals He-Man and She-Ra are twins. Is The Secret of the Sword that Adora is a real-life Eternia princess who's been kidnapped and gaslighted by evil adoptive parents Hordak and Shadow Weaver… or just that Mattel would do anything to sell girls on a new doll line? And will Skeletor solicit help from this Horde so that he can finally seize control of coveted Castle Greyskull? You have the power to Listen Now!

Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Klax the Skeleton joins Arnie, Usidore and Chunt for an all-new game of Offices and Bosses, led by Metamore.You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Want to gift someone a Magic Tavern Patreon membership? You can right now at this link!Credits:Arnie, aka Hayden Christensen: Arnie NiekampChunt, aka Danger La Grange: Adal RifaiUsidore, aka John Bastion: Matt YoungMetamore: Bill ArnettKlax, aka Ron Bingo: TJ JagodowskiDorian Deville, aka Mr. Ropely: Zach ThompsonProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Ryan DiGiorgi, Evan JacoverEditor: Chris RathjenTheme Music: Andy PolandOffices and Bosses Logo: Allard LabanProduction Assistance: Garrett SchultzNew T-Shirts in the Merch Store!Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The fourth Intermission finds the hosts debating film preservation, 4K restorations, AI upscaling, George Lucas's Star Wars revisions, Spielberg's E.T. walkie-talkies, and whether modern transfers are preserving movies or changing them. Plus, Jason completes a year-and-a-half watch-through of the entire Kristy Swanson filmography, Arnie revisits 1995's Mortal Kombat, listener Tom Ross hosts a trivia challenge, and the conversation wanders through Darth Maul, The Boys, Project Hail Mary, and more.

The old protect the young, and the young develop poor eating habits. The Mandalorian and Grogu have left Disney+ behind to take orders from sci-fi queen Sigourney Weaver (Alien) in a big-screen 2026 Star Wars movie. But does Pedro Pascal need to go rescue little "Stinky the Hutt" now that he's grown into big, buff Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)? And can director Jon Favreau (Elf) find The Way to balance between adrenalizing fans of the badass bounty hunter and soothing everyone else that's come for adorable Baby Yoda? Learn if Arnie, Justin, and Stuart bring this spin-off in warm or cold when you Listen Now!

Before Alfred Hitchcock turned birds into cinematic terror, The Birds was a bleak, intimate apocalypse story from author Daphne du Maurier. In this special Now Playing Podcast Book Review, Arnie looks at the 1952 short story that inspired Hitchcock's classic film and finds something very different: a grim survival tale closer to War of the Worlds, I Am Legend, and Night of the Living Dead than the Hollywood thriller audiences know. From post-war paranoia to unexplained cosmic dread, hear why this short story still works over 70 years later, why its ending hits so hard, and why Hitchcock may have only borrowed the premise while leaving most of the original story behind. Plus, how gulls attacking a farmer became one of horror's most influential setups.