April 19, 2024

The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen

As heard nationally on the Pacifica Radio Network!

Original Artwork – Janet King

Arnie provides pithy commentary, interviews and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Listen at 94.7 FM Monday thru Friday from 12 pm -1 pm. The show is replayed daily from 7 pm – 8 pm. Outside of Concord, listen using the stream player on this site (Click on “Episode 123” below) her podcast hosting platform Podomatic, or on TuneIn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or many other podcasting platforms.

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  • This is a panel discussion.Part 1:We discuss OJ Simpson death and his trial. The effect of his trial proved that enough wealth and celebrity provides whiteness to a Black man, and power and "innocence" to any man. The media is complicit in perpetuating this pattern.Part 2:We discuss Trump's likely pick for VP candidate. Abbott not a likely choice, because he is in a wheelchair, and this will, by Trump, be seen as a distinct disadvantage. Gov. Noem has been restyled: her teeth, her hair, and other physical attributes have been emphasized, and she now fits more closely in the "Trump […]
  • Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, Publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss Project 2025, and how it has begun to be implemented in Texas. There is a "MAGA inflammation" in Texas. The governor, currying favor with Trump, has primaried Republicans in order to replace them with more extreme representatives in the State House. There is a civil war among Republicans in Texas now, as a result.Part 2:We talk wtih Bill Curry and Robert Hockett.We discuss the recent Arizona ruling that re-instituted and old abortion ban. We also discuss the focus on the border emphasized by Republicans.  WNHNFM.ORG    […]
  • Part 1:We talk with Anne Nelson, author of “The Shadow Network”, a description of authoritarian forces in the US. We discuss plan developed by the Heritage Foundation and others, Project 2025, to remake the US into an an authoritarian society, governed by their version of christianity. We discuss the dangers posed by the implementation of Project 2025, a blueprint with details of how it can be accomplished. Some facets have already come to pass, and we talk about these. Part 2:We talk with Mark Medish, a former member of the Clinton administration, and Joel McCleary, a former member of the Carter administration, both […]
  • Part 1:We talk with Tom Scheller and Paul Waldman, authors of a book about how rural Americans are likely to be the death of democracy.We discuss the opinions that are held by many rural voters, and we note that rural voters have a disproportionate effect on elections. We talk about the problems they face, but how they tend to blame problems on city 'elites' when in fact they are due to mismanagement and deliberate actions by GOP officials. Because, we need to ask: what are the representatives of rural areas (mostly Republican) actually doing FOR rural citizens?Part 2:We talk with […]
  • Part 1:We talk with Austin Frerick, who has written a book about the food business/farm business in the US.We discuss the food barons, and how they control food supplies in the US. The Farm Bill, up for renewal this year, should be called the Wall Street Bill, since it benefits large food producing conglomerates, rather than farmers themselves. We discuss the effects on workers, farmers, the environment, and consumers.Part 2:We talk with John Nichols, of the Nation Magazine.We discuss the Gaza situation, and how it is affecting the US, and the upcoming presidential election. We talk about the media's contribution/lack […]
  • This is a panel discussion.Alexandria Jacobson is an Investigative Reporter for Raw Story.Lincoln Mitchell is a professor at Columbia University.Stephen Pimpare is a professor at Vermont Law and Graduate School.-We discuss the state of the economy in the US, and how its health has not yet reached most people, who are struggling, and feel its precariousness.Who are the "middle class"?-We review how Project 2025 is being implemented, and how it doesn't require the presence of Trump in the White House.-We note how important local elections are now, as compared to national elections.-Republican primaries are being used by the RNC and […]
  • Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report.Texas has had its primaries, and these have served to purge Republican ranks of many moderates. Abbott has been zealous in this effort. The two major issues have been identified by the parties: for Republicans, migrants; for Democrats, abortion and reproductive rights.Texas has been litigating suits brought be the federal government pertaining to the border, civil rights, and other issues. Anti-DEI efforts by the state are ongoing. Ken Paxton's power has increased among the MAGA. Currently, the demographics show that there are more persons of color than white Texans.Part 2:We […]
  • Part 1:We talk with Mark Medish and Joel McCleary. They have written an article titled "Dancing in the Dark", about Project 2025 is influencing the Far Right in their quest to dismantle American democracy. We discuss how our electoral systems can be subverted in the time between the vote and the installation of a new president. The Constitution is vague, and does not describe all contingencies. We discuss these in detail. The Supreme Court is not respected, because of its clearly demonstrated bias. The actual roles of the House and Senate could conflict, and the election outcome could be subverted.Part 2:We […]
  • Part 1:We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director, Florida Watch and DeSantis Watch.We discuss the latest ruling by the Fla Supreme Court, which instituted a 6-week ban on abortions, countering the Fla Constitutional right. However, and amendment is on the ballot.Medical benefits for children have been revoked, which had been in place during the pandemic. Fla has not participated in the federal Medicaid program.The cost of living has risen sharply in Fla, due to higher housing costs, insurance, sales tax, and many other hidden taxes and fees. Fla is DeSantis' petri dish for policies he wanted for the US as […]
  • Part 1:We speak with Bob Lord, Senior Advisor on Tax Policy, Patriotic Millionaires, and Kenny Stancil, Senior Researcher, the Revolving Door Project. We discuss how very rich people avoid paying taxes. Tax cuts and tax code changes during the Trump administration only worsened the problem.Part 2:We talk with Anne Nelson, a professor at the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, author and lecturer. We discuss Project 2025, the road map that the far right, under the aegis of the Heritage Foundation, and others like it, have developed, and are now planning to institute, no matter if Trump is […]
  • This is a panel discussion.Ron Abramson is an immigration lawyer. Laura Jedeed is an investigative reporter who writes about right wing militants. Lincoln Mitchell is a professor of politics at Columbia University. Stephen Pimpare is a professor of social sciences at Vermont School of Law and graduate school.topics:-The firing of personnel at the RNC upon Ronna McDaniel's becoming co-chair. Non-Trumpians are being purges from the Republican party, it appears.-The changes that Joe Lieberman underwent after his initial election.-The accident of the Baltimore bridge, and reactions: Some blame the mayor for being Black. The size of the ship itself is problematic.-Trump's […]
  • Part 1:Harvey Kronberg, Publisher of the Quorum Report talks about the upcoming Republican Summer Convention in Austin.The Republicans are attempting to sanitize all press coverage of this convention.We discuss the Ken Paxton charges recently dropped by the Texas DOJ, though other charges are still pending.We discuss antisemitism in Texas.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Adam Finkel.We note that Joe Lieberman has died, and discuss his tenure as a politician, and how his emphasis had shifted from his political convictions to his donor's desires.We discuss the SCOTUS considerations of mifepristone.WNHNFM.ORG  production
  • Part 1:We talk with Mark Joseph Stern, reporter for Slate.com about the case at the US Supreme Court about the FDA's approval of mifepristone. The standing of the plaintiffs is also in question. This is part of the Heritage Foundation's push of Project 2025. Court has not yet ruled, and the result will affect the FDA's power to declare the safety/non-safety of drugs and medical devices in the US.Part 2#RaceClass Ep. 27 | Rightwing Jewish Organizations Fuel the New Anti-Semitism One increasingly encounters the descriptive claim that anti-Semitism is on the rise and the causal claim that progressive politics are to […]
  • We talk with David Dayen, the Executive Editor of The American Prospect, about the Senate race in New Jersey. The Governor's wife, Murphy, has dropped out of the race. This indicates that this will not be a "machine" election, and changes are being made around the "county line", which has been in place in the state for decades. An interesting discussion about this type of electioneering in New Jersey.Part 2:We talk with Mareen Tkaacik, an investigative reporter at The American Prospect, about bankruptcy court corruption in Texas, which affects the country as a whole. She shares details of a recent […]
  • Part 1:We speak with Andra Watkins, writer, and authority on Project 2025.we discuss the details of Project 2025, and its implications for American democracy and personal freedom. We discuss the origins and history of Project 2025, a christo-fascist undertaking.Part 2:We talk with Alexandria Jacobson, Investigative reporter for Raw Story.We discuss the problems with the US Postal Service under DeJoy. We learn about how postal employees, specifically carriers, are being targeted for attacks and injury, while the Postal Police are being almost completely eliminated. DeJoy is ignoring Congress to put his agenda in place. This appears to be to eliminate the […]
  • This is a panel discussion.We discuss how the US has become broken up into fiefdoms through the actions of Republicans and fascist influence. States are in effect acting contrary to federal laws and policies.These actions affect health care, voting rights enforcement, immigration, and other public policies.WNHNFM.ORG   production
  • Part 1:We talk with John Nichols, writer for The Nation.We discuss the profitability of large corporations in the US. They have used their wealth to enrich shareholders and executives, not the workers.The budget at proposed by Biden primarily has two goals: tax the rich, and increase tax revenues from corporations. This would help pay for the social services needed in the US. Comparisons to FDR are made.Part 2: We talk with Rick Newman, former state representative in NH. We also talk with Bill Curry, who worked in the Clinton White House, and was a tow-time candidate for governor of Connecticut. […]
  • Part 1:We talk with Will Rice, Communications Consultant with Americans for Tax Fairness.We discuss how corporations avoid paying their fair share of the tax burden. The Trump tax cuts even cut their taxes (and those of their rich shareholders) even further. The top 5 executives of large corporations are paid more than the corporation pays pay in taxes, for example. We discuss some of the voidance schemes, including stock buybacks, and gaming the stock market by executives.Part 2:We speak with Lynn Parramore about Big Pharma's ongoing drug cost scams and rapacity. Pharmaceutical companies often claim that drug costs are high […]
  • Part 1:We speak with Congressman Ro Khanna (D-Ca).We discuss the Biden and Netanyahu conversations, and what pressures Biden should bring to bear on Netanyahu.Biden has been extremely successful domestically, though voters seem not to be aware. Anxiety still plagues voters, despite improvements. "Biden is building a cathedral, while people struggle day-to-day"Part 2:We speak with Laura Belin, of Bleeding Heartland, and Iowa journalist and chronicler of status.We talk about abortion in Iowa, still legal (up to 20 weeks) because of a stay on an anti-abortion statute. New bills proposed by the Republicans strive to define a fertilized egg as a person. […]
  • Part 1:We talk with Paige Oamek, writer based in New York, and Rohan Montgomery, researcher and writer based in New York.We discuss the Kentucky bill ("Safer Kentucky") which gives individuals the right to kill 'campers' on their land. It criminalizes homelessness. At a time when housing is difficult to find and afford, this extreme law is a symptom of the cruelty embodied in the Republican party.Part 2:We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director for Florida Watch and DeSantis Watch.We discuss the warning issued by the NAACP to Black athletes: stay away from Florida colleges and universities. It is likely to […]