June 17, 2026

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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  • Part 1:We talk with Elizabeth Spiers, Digital Media Strategist.We discuss the establishment of "Christian Charter Communities" in the US. These are communities aimed at the far right christians who want to sociopathically hoard their wealth, and live apart from ordinary people..Part 2:We talk with Dylan Gyauch-Lewis, Senior Researcher at the Revolving Door Project.We discuss the "Abundance Network", a group of people who are wealthy, and believe that elitism is a positive force in society. They believe that, even though they inherited wealth, they are better, smarter, and more deserving than anyone else.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "No kings in America"
  • This is a panel discussion.We talk with our panel about the lack of progress toward a true end to the Iran war. Trump is unable to disentangle the US. The actions of the Israelis continue in Gaza and Lebanon, bombings and assassinations of civilians.US credibility in the world is now destroyed, and we are a 'hegemon nation'. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Masters of War", Bob Dylan
  • Part 1:We talk with Joe Pappalardo, reporter in the SW US.We discuss the water crisis in Corpus Christi, Texas, and surrounding areas during drought conditions, and during industrial development there. While industry requires more and more water, less is available to the general population. This has caused some conflicts.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Robert Hockett about the objects and purposes of technological developments, and who benefits. We also discuss how actually pays. WNHNFM.ORG  production
  • 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 […]
  • 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 […]
  • 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 […]
  • 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 […]
  • 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 […]
  • 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 […]
  • 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  […]
  • 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 […]
  • 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  […]
  • 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, […]
  • 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 Reiss co-Director of the Media and Democracy Project. The Media and Democracy Project advocates for news organization to set policies constraining, or prohibiting citation […]
  • 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 […]