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- Part 1:We talk with Francesca D'Annunzio, Reporting Fellow at the Texas Observer.We discuss the appointments made by Trump to the DEA leadership. On January 21, Trump announced that Derek Maltz would head the agency. This week, he announced that it would be Terry Cole. Cole's appointment seems to be targeted at Mexico, since Cole is a Mexico hawk. We discuss the kinds of surveillance that we can expect , because of Cole's connection to PenLink, a surveillance technology company, that is able to spy on phone calls and texts without obtaining search warrants.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Robert […]
- Part 1:We talk with Jeet Heer, writer for The Nation Magazine.We discuss billionaires, and how they are wielding their power. How much is a billion? How much is a trillion?The donor class is not worried about Musk, because they know he is on their side, so they are telling the rest of us to "keep cool", nothing bad is happening. Our response to Democratic leaders should be : "You choose. Whom do you serve? The billionaires or the rest of us?" We need insurgent campaigns who are not beholden to the billionaires.Part 2:We talk with Richard Forno, professor at UMBC, […]
- Part 1:We talk with Derek W. Black, Prof. of Law and Constitutional Law at U. of S.C.We discuss the recent purging of climate information on government web sites. Along with the dismantling of public education, residents of the US will not have information that might be lifesaving. We discuss how the Department of Education works in the US, and its history. Voucher bribes are now being used to put pressure on public schools and their teachers. We are losing the integration of our society.Part 2:We talk with Mel Goodman, professor of public policy at Johns Hopkins, and former CIA analyst.We […]
- Part 1:We talk with Chris Tomlinson, who writes for the Houston Chronicle and the San Antonio Express News.We discuss Black history month, the Tuskeege Airmen.We also discuss the appointment of Hegseth, and his aim to drive out the most qualified due to color and gender. White supremacists are rewriting history.We also discuss the shutdown of USAID, and its effects on the world's poor and disenfranchised. This will not bode well for the US in future.Part 2:We talk with Abrahm Lustgarten, writer who discusses climate change.We discuss how climate change will create more climate refugees, not only from displacement because their […]
- This is a panel discussion.we cover topics that are increasingly important.- Trump's statement that he wants to rid Gaza of the Palestinians, and develop the land: This is ETHNIC CLEANSING, with almost no rebuttal- Dismantling USAID, and the consequences-Attacks on the FBI by the administration, primarily Trump, as retaliation for the investigation of this crimes-What should INDIVIDUALS be doing to resist this fascism?-Illegal activities of Trump's government-DOGE-Political repression is more likely now, including self-censoring-The Democrats must develop real candidates-Push back at all opportunities WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics, "Time to Act", for Will Von Sproson
- Part 1:We talk with Joe Jaworski, former mayor of Galveston, Tx, and lawyer.We discuss how the governor of Texas has been pushing for, and has succeeded in getting the Tx. Senate to approve education vouchers. The starting cost will be about $4Billion, expected to rise to $11B , which will starve the public schools. These vouchers do not have any income guidelines. We discuss the implications for school choice, the economies that will be affected in the state, including all other services in the districts, such as hospitals, the public schools (employers), industry. We also talk about the roundups of […]
- Part 1:We talk with Richard Lehmann, D.C. Bureau Chief, The Nation.We discuss the first 10 days of Trump's regime. It is important to note that 36% of the cuts announced will affect state budgets. Long term damage is being wreaked on the country. The government is being dismantled, and there is a MAGA assault on the media.Part 2:We talk with Richard Rothstein, co-author of "Just Nation"We discuss how segregation was instituted by the federal government through its policies and laws. This has also been carried out by local laws, such as zoning laws. Therefore, both the federal and local governments […]
- Part 1:We talk with Kirk Bangstad, of the Minocqua Brewing Company. He is a liberal activist, and uses his beer company to work for change.There is a void in the Democratic party to resist the aggression of the Maga cult. Dirk discusses what methods he uses to do this.Part 2:We talk with Robert Faburechi, who writes for ProPublica.Faburechi discusses Trump's business interests, and how they are now overtaking much of the aims of the government. We discuss the various tax proposals that are designed to shift more money to wealthy, while making poor people poorer, and middle-class people worse off. WNHNFM.ORG […]
- Part 1:We talk with Paul Glastris, Editor-in-Chief, Washington Monthly.We discuss how education in public schools can be improved, using methods that have proven to be successful. This does NOT presuppose vouchers. Instead, schools should institute tutoring as part of their service. This is popular with parents, and has proven to be successful in many cases when used.Our second topic heals with immigration. We discuss E-verify, a system that makes employers responsible for proving the eligibility of their employees.Part 2:We talk with Nicholas Liu, News Fellow at Salon.comWe discuss the pro-Israel's Zionist group's (Betar) campaign to stifle all discussion of the […]
- This is a panel discussion.The topics covered include:-Trump's blame for the D.C. plane crash on DEI-The now institutional rejection of Reconstruction and human rights displayed by Trump's government-The need for resistance to Trump, and what tactics should be employed-The racist language now being used by government officials-The "Quit or be fired" campaign now being used against government employees-The suggestion by Trump to use Guantanamo Bay for a concentration camp for migrants-Lawless order to police, army, and others-A discussion of impoundment as a tactic used by Trump- Congress is being sidelined.-Musk-Executive orders as a means of fence-testing–Only hope is to continue […]
- Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report, which reports on Texas politics.We discuss the current Texas legislative agenda. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has released his "25 ideas for Texas", a version of the DOGE plans. However, it is likely to be derailed by reduced budgets in the near future. These will be as this will be the consequence of expelling many immigrants from the state, who comprise a large workforce (40% estimated).The cost of school vouchers will likely reach 11$B within a short time. Public schools will suffer.Part 2:We talk with Aaron Rosenthal and Bill Curry.We […]
- Part 1:We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director, Florida Watch and DeSantis Watch.We discuss the Special Session that DeSantis has called for the Florida Legislature, and how the lawmakers there defied him with respect to the agenda. We also discuss the problems that Florida residents are having with insurance costs, and the various regulations being imposed on them.Part 2:We talk with Prof. Joshua Shanes, of the College of Charleston, SC.We discuss the history of antisemitism, and how it has become acceptable in American society. We also discuss Zionism, and how it now affects Israel. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics, "Time to Act", […]
- Part 1:We talk with Teresa Cotsirilos, staff reported and producer at Food & Environment Reporting Network.We discuss the abuses that are being perpetrated against agricultural and food service workers, many of whom are immigrants. We discuss what Temporary Protected Status workers are subjected to by abusive employers, and how little power they have to fight back. In addition, we also look at how H2A and H2B visas are used by employers to treat this captive work force as virtual slaves, and are used to undercut wages for ALL workers, including documented, undocumented, and citizens.Part 2:We talk with Dr. Robert Kopack, […]
- Part 1:We talk with Gary W. Yohe, Woodhouse/Sysco Professor of Economics at Wesleyan University.We discuss how weather events are increasingly more severe and catastrophic. This affects the insurance industry greatly, and, of course, hoe ownership and investment. This affects jobs, the infrastructure of the country, and communities as a whole.Part 2:We talk with Jennifer Berry Howes, a reporter with ProPublicas South hub who focuses on criminal justice, religion, race and the welfare of women and children.We discuss the increase in the number and kinds of private schools, and how tax money is being used to support these schools. We talk […]
- This is a panel discussion.Topics:-The firehose of Trump's executive orders-The class war is being disguised as a culture war-Tactic to be used by Democrats: "Shove the presidency down his throat. Make him own every bad outcome." Remind voters of "I alone can fix it."-Build a shadow cabinet with real ideas.-Develop real resistance though civil institutions, which have been hollowed out for now.-We need a true Reformation.-A purge of old ideas and profiteers needed on Democratic side.WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics, "Time to Act", for Will Von Sproson
- Part 1:We talk with Joe Jaworski, former mayor of Galveston, TX, and a lawyer in Texas.We discuss Trump's intention to eliminate FEMA, and shift the responsibility to the states.We also discuss the effects of the deportation of the undocumented workers from the US. Texas depends heavily on these workers, who support the agriculture, manufacturing, and construction industry in Texas.We talk about the Texas Ethics Commission who refuses to rule on ethics violations.Part 2:We talk with Laura Jedeed and Bill Curry.Project 2025 is in action, and is destroying and dismantling government agencies. Totalitarianism is falling into place. What can be done? WNHNFM.ORG […]
- Part 1: We talk with Peter M. Shane, of Ohio State University, and Audrey Stienon, of the Open Markets Institute.We discuss Trump's executive orders, and what the consequences will be for ordinary Americans.We also talk about using local governments to help with ordinary problems: child care, elder care, etc. What are the implications if these services are all privatized, and rolled into for-profit enterprises?Part 2:This is:#RaceClass Ep. 37: Trump is the Grift and Racism PresidentIn this episode, we discuss how Trumps first days in office reflect what we already knew. Racism remains one of Trumps favorite political tactics. Hell use […]
- Part 1:We talk with Jonathan Alter, an award-winning author, political analyst, documentary filmmaker, columnist, television producer and radio host.We discuss the inauguration.Part 2:We talk with David Leinthal who has ledRaw Story's newsroom as editor-in-chief and served as deputy editor ofBusiness Insider, where he oversaw the publications political investigations and enterprise journalism. Dave has also worked as an editor or reporter at theCenter for Public Integrity, Politico, OpenSecrets, the Dallas Morning News and the Eagle-Tribune.We discuss the inauguration. What can we expect in the near future? WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics, "Time to Act", for Will Von Sproson
- Part 1:We talk with Shelley Mann-Ley, Executive DirectorHealthy Climate New Mexico.She describes and discusses ways to prepare children and young adults to cope with the environmental changes. One of these is to train them to become first responders to disaster events, such as the current California fires, or floods. This can help mitigate the feelings of helplessness and terror, which can cause emotional problems.Part 2:We talk with Tom Kemeny, Associate Professor, Monk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto.We discuss the growth of wealth inequality world wide. The data show that wealth is related to place. We […]
- This is a panel discussion.Our Guests are: Stephen Pimpare, Aaron Rosenthal, Beth Gazley, Lincoln MitchellThe topics covered are:-Biden's legacy-U.S.-Israel relationship-Confirmation hearings for Trump's appointees-The implementation of Project 2025-Tax policy-Regulation of AI?-Impoundment as a tool to ignore legislationWNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics, "Time to Act", for Will Von Sproson
- (no title)[image: image.png] opening thoughts: “J.D. Vance has given bold voice to his America First theology that people of faith must care principally for the lucky&the blond” It is so simple to break things, shut them down…by 2026 the reality of the destruction will touch all of us. Think we are only going to see 10,000 US AID employees pink slipped …no way folks: USAID is responsible for about $2 billion in U.S. commodity purchases annually for humanitarian food aid. without food for peace Kansas grain elevators have no market for sorghum part one: NEW DEA CHIEF’S BACKGROUND INCLUDES SURVEILLANCE TECH AND BORDER MISINFORMATION <www.texasobserver.org/dea-derek-maltz-border-911-penlink/>Derek Maltz formerly worked at PenLink, a Nebraska-based tech firm that has sold software that can track phone locations without a warrant to agencies like ICE and Texas DPS. ICE AGENTS IN CHURCHES ‘DOES NOT BODE WELL FOR THE FUTURE OF RELIGION’ IN AMERICA <www.texasobserver.org/ice-churches-christianity-constitution-trump/>“They’re de facto endorsing government interference with the church—the very government interference with the church that they’ve complained about in the past.” bio: Francesca D’Annunzio reporter with the *Texas Observer * part two: *Bill Curry * was a Connecticut state senator, comptroller and two time Democratic nominee for governor who served as Counselor to the President in the Clinton White House. *Robert Hockett * is an American lawyer, law professor <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_education>, and policy advocate. He holds two positions at Cornell University <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornell_University> (the Edward Cornell Professor of Law at Cornell Law School <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornell_Law_School> and a Professor of Public Affairs),al <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_New_Deal> topics: Making Capital Democratic by Robert Hockett What Will Happen If the Trump Administration Defies a Court Order?A lot is unclear, but none of it is good DOGE Raises Red Flags for National Security What the Hell Happened to Democrats in Detroit? Democrats in Congress Will Soon Be Able to Actually Do Something to Pressure Trump It’s risky. But it’s a place they could take a stand. slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/02/democrats-trump-executive-orders-doge-government-shutdown-leverage.html Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen,US AID, JD Vance, American First theology, DEI Chief, Texas Observer, Ice Agents in Churches, Professor David Brockman, The Barmen Declaration, Professor Robert Hockett, Bill Curry, Making Capital Democratic, Democrats, Gaza, Michigan *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous *D. ARNIE ARNESEN* 15 Rumford Street Concord NH 03301 nharnie@gmail.com (C) 603-321-7654 *Host of “The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen”* *Award Winning Public Affairs Show (NHAB 2018)* *airs noon to 1pm and 7pm EST M-F at 94.7FM (concord nh)* Home Station – wnhnfm.org Part of the Pacifica Network go to wnhnfm.org for streaming live Podcasts available here: www.wnhnfm.org/category/attitude-3/ *Arnie on the Air* Boston, MA-WGBH Under the Radar/Sunday Nights Keene, NH-WKBK Friday Morning with Dan Mitchell
- political poem Lyn EkedahL|Jeet Heer|Professor Richard Forno[image: image.png] opening thoughts: *Which Straw Will Be Final?* My problem, you see, is that words seem to fail When my inclination is to weep and to wail. So much is collapsing, our norms and our law, Where should we focus? On which final straw? As our country unravels, a poem seems lame. In the midst of a war, more like playing a game. But that’s what I’ve got, just a poem or two. It’s one way to fight back and to name what is true. And the truth is, as prophesied, our crisis is here. Our Constitution is trampled; time to tremble and fear. The courts are reacting, say Trump has to stop, But Trump holds the cards; he controls federal cops. So Elon can rampage, send kids in to play, While security guards hold career folks at bay. Musk is closing departments, destroys A I D. He loves to demolish; he does it with glee! Now medical research is hitting the dust, Resources for doctors are starting to rust. And why this destruction? Who’s served in the end? Why the Donald, of course, and the Donald’s good friends! Destroying the government’s one of their aims. Regulation’s demise will enhance all their games. The existential dilemma that all of us face— How to stop the rampaging, at least slow its pace? Coordinate outrage, spread the hue and the cries From folks Trump might hear—on whose cheers he relies. Like farmers in red states, now losing their funds Cause of Musk’s, wholesale and ugly, destructive end runs! part one: Jeet Heer is a national affairs correspondent for *The Nation* The Democrats’ Choice: Fight Trump’s Oligarchy or Keep Groveling to Billionaire Donors Elon Musk’s power grab is finally energizing a resistance. But it’s already being undermined by the party elite’s dependency on Silicon Valley. part two: UMBC Professor Richard Forno *Is DOGE a cybersecurity threat? A security expert explains the dangers of violating protocols and regulations that protect government computer systems* Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen,poem, Lyn Ekedah, last straw, Jeet Heer, The Nation, Oligarchy, Democrats, Silicon Valley Billionaire Donors, Professor Richard Forno, DOGE, cybersecurity threats
- Stephen Pimpare|Lincoln MitchellBill Scher[image: image.png] opening thoughts: What came to be called DEI was never about affirmative action; it was about ensuring no one was held back or denied advancement for stupid, superficial reasons. The goal was to ensure no one got a promotion just because they had a certain look or spoke in a certain way that mirrored their superiors. Being woke is to understand and overcome the barriers to meritocracy <link.houstonchronicle.com/click/38516799.4579/aHR0cHM6Ly9uZXdzLnN0YW5mb3JkLmVkdS9zdG9yaWVzLzIwMjAvMDYvc2V2ZW4tZmFjdG9ycy1jb250cmlidXRpbmctYW1lcmljYW4tcmFjaXNtP3NpZD01ZGZkMGE0YmZjOTQyZDY0MWFlYjBiOTQ…> . Once you understand that everyone has equal potential, no matter their appearance or gender, it follows that an organization’s workforce and leadership should reflect its community. Any system that decides straight white men are the most suitable for top jobs is not meritocratic; it’s white supremacy. Hegseth is no more qualified to serve as defense secretary than I am as a white male media personality and veteran. He hates DEI because it is meritocratic, and if the world were fair, he’d still be sitting on the “Fox and Friends” couch <link.houstonchronicle.com/click/38516799.4579/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubmJjbmV3cy5jb20vcG9saXRpY3MvbmF0aW9uYWwtc2VjdXJpdHkvcGV0ZS1oZWdzZXRocy1kcmlua2luZy13b3JyaWVkLWNvbGxlYWd1ZXMtZm94LW5ld3Mtc291cmNlcy10ZWx…> . rethink the week talkers: *Stephen Pimpare *is Professor of Public Policy at Vermont Law and Graduate School *Lincoln Mitchell* teaches political science and public policy at Columbia University. *Bill Scher* is the politics editor of the Washington Monthly. topics: TRUMP TO CREATE RELIGIOUS OFFICE IN WHITE HOUSE, TARGET ‘ANTI-CHRISTIAN BIAS’. US immigration is gaming Google to create a mirage of mass deportations Trump’s Imperialism Puts Americans Last The president demands more territory from Greenland to Gaza as if America were a real estate holding company. But most Americans won’t get a penny. Hot squared politically hot and climate hot…we are the boiling frog (The story goes that a frog put into boiling water will jump out, but a frog put into tepid water that’s slowly heated will not notice the danger.) January 2025 was hottest January on record despite factors thought to make that less likely Our American Oligarchy Extracting, defending, and sanctifying the wealth of—and rule by—the few Saudi Arabia denies Trump’s claim, says no normalization with Israel without Palestinian state <www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/saudi-arabia-denies-trump-s-claim-says-no-normalization-with-israel-without-palestinian-state/3472052> Trump’s Real Estate Envoy to the Middle East <foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/06/witkoff-trump-real-estate-envoy-middle-east-israel-palestine-gaza/> Senate confirms Project 2025 architect Russell Vought to lead powerful White House budget office <apnews.com/article/trump-russell-vought-confirmation-budget-project-2025-7d1c476694176876256e95cecbd49231> Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen, Hegseth, DEI,Stephen Pimpare, Lincoln Mitchell, Bill Scher
- (no title)[image: image.png] opening thoughts: The #1 cause of maternal death in the US: suicide/homicide It’s another health crisis flying right in front of our faces. part one: Attorney Joe Jaworski joins us today to talk Texas politics, Texas weather, vouchers and more- Joe Jaworski, is the son of Leon Jaworski, Joe was the former Mayor of Galvaston, he ran for AG in 2022 lost in the democratic runoff topics: Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate Senate Bill 2 now heads to the House, where top officials say they have the support to create education savings accounts New Bill Would Give Paxton Authority To Go After People Who Get Abortions Paxton, Texas Right To Life Recruit Men To Inform On Pregnant Partners For Seeking Abortion After teasing border security rollback, Texas plunges in deeper. part two: *Bill Curry *was 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 Huffington Post and the Hartford Courant and has provided commentary on National Public Radio, MSNBC and many other news outlets. *Laura Jedeed i*s a freelance journalist who primarily focuses on the American conservative movement. Her bylines include The New Republic, Rolling Stone, and Politico, and you can find her newsletter at BannedInYourState.com topics: Gaza…the reason the democrats lost Trump Wants US to Take Over & Ethnically Cleanse Gaza <consortiumnews.com/2025/02/04/trump-wants-us-to-take-over-ethnically-cleanse-gaza/> If you think Trump is not serious about creating the Riviera of the Middle East Trump’s Middle East envoy is Steve Witkoff a billionaire real estate developer DOGE a deep dive by Laura Jedeed The fascist leaders of Russia, China, India, Argentina, Hungary and Bulgaria welcome the USA — Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen, maternal death, suicide, homicide, Texas, Joe Jaworski, vouchers, Abbott, Paxton, abortion,the border, Bill Curry, Laura Jedeed, DOGE, Gaza, Trump, Bibi, democrats, ethnic cleansing
- (no title)[image: image.png] opening thoughts: Alicia Keys used a speech at the Grammys to defend diversity saying: “DEI is not a threat, it’s a gift.” *poet marilyn nelson **is an American poet, translator, biographer, and children’s book author. She is a professor emeritus at the University of Connecticut <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Connecticut>, and the former Poet Laureate of Connecticut <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poet_Laureate_of_Connecticut>.[1] <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Nelson#cite_note-pf-1> She is a winner of the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Lilly_Poetry_Prize>, the NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s Literature <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NSK_Neustadt_Prize_for_Children%27s_Literature>, and the Frost Medal <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frost_Medal>. * *Nelson was born on April 26, 1946, in Cleveland <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland>, Ohio <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio>, to Melvin M. Nelson, a Tuskegee Airman <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Airman> and a U.S. serviceman in the Air Force <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Air_Forces>, and Johnnie Mitchell Nelson, a teacher and pianist. She grew up on military bases and moved all across the United States throughout her childhood. She began writing while in elementary school, yet discovered her love for poetry while attending a segregated middle school in Texas <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas>. Here, she was introduced to the work of African-American poets.[6] <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Nelson#cite_note-ProQuest_bio-6>Tuskegee AirfieldFor the Tuskegee Airmen* These men, these proud black men: our first to touch their fingers to the sky. The Germans learned to call them Die Schwarzen Vogelmenschen. They called themselves The Spookwaffe. Laughing. And marching to class under officers whose thin–lipped ambition was to wash the niggers out. Sitting at attention for lectures about ailerons, airspeed, altimeters from boring lieutenants who believed you monkeys ain’t meant to fly. Oh, there were parties, cadet-dances, guest appearances by the Count and the lovely Lena. There was the embarrassing adulation of Negro civilians. A woman approached my father in a bar where he was drinking with his buddies. Hello, Airman. She held out her palm. Will you tell me my future? There was that, like a breath of pure oxygen. But first they had to earn wings. There was this one instructor who was pretty nice. I mean, we just sat around and talked when a flight had gone well. But he was from Minnesota, and he made us sing the Minnesota Fight Song before we took off. If you didn’t sing it, your days were numbered. “Minnesota, hats off to thee…” That bastard! One time I had a check-flight with an instructor from Louisiana. As we were about to head for base, he chopped the power. Force-landing, nigger. There were trees everywhere I looked. Except on that little island… I began my approach. The instructor said, Pull Up. That was an excellent approach. Real surprised. But where would you have taken off, wise guy? I said, Sir, I was ordered to land the plane. Not take off. The instructor grinned. Boy, if your ass is as hard as your head, you’ll go far in this world. part one: .minocquabrewingcompany <www.minocquabrewingcompany.com> we chat with Kirk Bangstad We’re basically a company that sells beer and increasingly other types of beverages to fund our progressive activism in Wisconsin. Kirk Bangstad and his late wife, Elizabeth Smith, purchased the business in early 2016 from the Dan and Laurie White family who ran the business for just over 10 years. The historic 1929 Free Mason’s building was renovated from to a school, library and then a church before transforming to a restaurant and Brewery in the early 2000’s. After the coronavirus shut down all restaurants in March, 2020, and the Trump administration failed to have a national plan to slow down contagion and the restaurant industry suffered unnecessarily by having to limiting capacity longer than necessary, Bangstad aired his frustrations by hanging a huge “Joe Biden for President” sign on his wall after having to lay off his entire restaurant staff. That stance alienated many conservatives in his area but endeared him to progressives around the country, leading him to decide to sell #ProgressiveBeer. His first two efforts, Biden Beer (Inoffensive and not Bitter) and Inauguration Day Beer (A Peaceful Transition of Flavor), sold out before they were even made. Bangstad sold his building to hedge against Covid and is currently focused on selling #ProgressiveBeer nationwide. Bangstad also created the Minocqua Brewing Company SuperPAC, which he calls “Dark Money Meant for Good.” This super PAC aims to remove Republican federal and state elected officials who perpetuated the election lies that caused the Insurrection of January 6, 2021, and whose downplaying of the seriousness of Covid 19 caused so many unnecessary deaths in our country. A percentage of the profits of our progressive beer and Choice products are donated progressive causes and reproductive rights groups, respectively. part two: opening thoughts part two:Musk’s Junta Establishes Him as Head of Government Imagining how we’d cover overseas what’s happening to the U.S. right now Garrett Graff (Garrett Graff is an American journalist and author. He is a former editor of *Politico <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politico> Magazine*,[1] <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garrett_Graff#cite_note-1> editor-in-chief of *Washingtonian <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washingtonian_(magazine)>* magazine in Washington, D.C., and instructor at Georgetown University <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgetown_University> in the Master’s in Professional Studies Journalism and Public Relations program.) Feb 1 <www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.doomsdayscenario.co%2Fp%2Fmusk-s-junta-establishes-him-as-head-of-government> <twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Imagining+how+we%27d+cover+overseas+what%27s+happening+to+the+U.S.+right+now&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.doomsdayscenario.co%2Fp%2Fmusk-s-junta-establishes-him-as-head-of-go…> <www.threads.net/intent/post?text=Imagining+how+we%27d+cover+overseas+what%27s+happening+to+the+U.S.+right+now+https%3A%2F%2Fwww.doomsdayscenario.co%2Fp%2Fmusk-s-junta-establishes-him-as-head-of-gov…>I’ve long believed that the American media would be more clear-eyed about the rise and return of Donald Trump if it was happening overseas in a foreign country, where we’re used to foreign correspondents writing with more incisive authority. Having watched with growing alarm the developments of the last 24 and 36 hours in Washington, I thought I’d take a stab at just such a dispatch. Here’s a story that should be written this weekend: <www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.doomsdayscenario.co%2Fp%2Fmusk-s-junta-establishes-him-as-head-of-government> *Musk Junta Seizes Key Governmental Offices. February 1, 2025. By William Boot * *WASHINGTON, D.C. — What started Thursday as a political purge of the internal security services accelerated Friday into a full-blown coup, as elite technical units aligned with media oligarch Elon Musk moved to seize key systems at the national treasury <wapo.st/40Ve0k9?utm_source=www.doomsdayscenario.co&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=musk-s-junta-establishes-him-as-head-of-government>, block outside access to federal personnel records <www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-lackeys-general-services-administration/?utm_source=www.doomsdayscenario.co&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=musk-s-junta-establishes-him-as-head-of-government>, and take offline governmental communication networks <www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/federal-websites-temporarily-go-dark-order-comply-trump-dei-directive-rcna190244?utm_source=www.doomsdayscenario.co&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=musk-s-ju…>. **With rapidity that has stunned even longtime political observers, forces loyal to Musk’s junta have established him as the all-but undisputed unelected head of government in just a matter of days, unwinding the longtime democracy’s constitutional system and its proud nearly 250-year-old tradition of the rule of law. Having secured themselves in key ministries and in a building adjacent to the presidential office complex, Musk’s forces have begun issuing directives to civil service workers and forcing the resignation of officials deemed insufficiently loyal, like the head of the country’s aviation authority <www.theverge.com/news/603113/faa-chief-musk-dc-plane-crash-crisis?utm_source=www.doomsdayscenario.co&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=musk-s-junta-establishes-him-as-head-of-government>.* The interview: To Pay for Trump Tax Cuts, House GOP Floats Plan to Slash Benefits for the Poor and Working Class A menu of options being circulated by congressional Republicans also includes new tax cuts for corporations and the ultrawealthy. Robert Faturechi I am a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter at ProPublica.Currently I am reporting on President Donald Trump’s business interests, including Trump Media. I’m also examining the Trump administration’s trade policies. Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen,Alicia Keys, DEI, Grammys, Marilyn Nelson, Tuskegee Airmen, Minocqua Brewing Company, Kirk Bangstad, Wisconsin beer, progressive politics,Garrett Graff, Musk, Junta, Trump, tax cuts, Propublica, Robert Faturechi,Congress, GOP
- Charlie Pierce|Paul Glastris|Nicholas Liu[image: image.png] opening thoughts: “In my life, I have watched John Kennedy talk on television about missiles in Cuba. I saw Lyndon Johnson look Richard Russell squarely in the eye and and say, “And we shall overcome.” I saw Richard Nixon resign and Gerald Ford tell the Congress that our long national nightmare was over. I saw Jimmy Carter talk about malaise and Ronald Reagan talk about a shining city on a hill. I saw George H.W. Bush deliver the eulogy for the Soviet bloc, and Bill Clinton comfort the survivors of Timothy McVeigh’s madness in Oklahoma City. I saw George W. Bush struggle to make sense of it all on September 11, 2001, and I saw Barack Obama sing ‘Amazing Grace’ in the wounded sanctuary of Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston, South Carolina. “These were the presidents of my lifetime. These were not perfect men. They were not perfect presidents, god knows. Not one of them was that. But they approached the job, and they took to the podium, with all the gravitas they could muster as appropriate to the job. They tried, at least, to reach for something in the presidency that was beyond their grasp as ordinary human beings. They were not all ennobled by the attempt, but they tried nonetheless. “And comes now this hopeless, vicious buffoon, and the audience of equally hopeless and vicious buffoons who laughed and cheered when he made sport of a woman whose lasting memory of the trauma she suffered is the laughter of the perpetrators. Now he comes, a man swathed in scandal, with no interest beyond what he can put in his pocket and what he can put over on a universe of suckers, and he does something like this while occupying an office that we gave him, and while endowed with a public trust that he dishonors every day he wakes up in the White House. “The scion of a multigenerational criminal enterprise, the parameters of which we are only now beginning to comprehend. A vessel for all the worst elements of the American condition. And a cheap, soulless bully besides. We never have had such a cheap counterfeit of a president* as currently occupies the office. We never have had a president* so completely deserving of scorn and yet so small in the office that it almost seems a waste of time and energy to summon up the requisite contempt. “Watch how a republic dies in the empty eyes of an empty man who feels nothing but his own imaginary greatness, and who cannot find in himself the decency simply to shut up even when it is in his best interest to do so. Presidents don’t have to be heroes to be good presidents. They just have to realize that their humanity is our common humanity, and that their political commonwealth is our political commonwealth, too. Watch him behind the seal of the President of the United States. Isn’t he a funny man? Isn’t what happened to that lady hilarious? Watch the assembled morons cheer. This is the only story now.” – Charles Pierce PART ONE: Tutorize, Don’t Privatize, Public Schools The coming GOP effort to privatize public education could be a golden political opportunity for Democrats if they fight it hard and propose a better plan to improve the nation’s schools—a plan that, as of now, they don’t have.\ *Paul Glastris* is currently Editor in Chief at Washington Monthly and has been there for the past 18 years. Prior, he was a speechwriter for the White House, when Bill Clinton was president. Glastris was also a correspondent for U.S. News & World Report PART TWO:A pro-Israel group says it gave the Trump administration a list of students to deport Betar, a self-described Zionist group, wants to help Trump curtail pro-Palestine speech Nicholas Liu is a News Fellow at Salon. He grew up in Hong Kong, earned a B.A. in History at the University of Chicago, and began writing for local publications like the Santa Barbara Independent and Straus News Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen, Charlie Pierce, Trump, criminal enterprise, Paul Glastris, Washington Monthly, Tutorize, Nicholas Liu, Palestinians, deport, campus protests, Betar, zionists, Israel, Gaza, Yale
- Poem by Lyn Ekedahl|Stephen Pimpare|Dave Levinthal|Lincoln Mitchell[image: image.png] opening thoughts: *On Electing a Brute by Lyn Ekedahl* Now we’ve gone and we’ve done it—elected a brute, Who has plenty of leeway to pillage and loot. But the Don will not stop just with actions illicit, His threat to use violence he’s now made explicit. Agent of chaos, his acts malicious and callous, His heart filled with grievance, resentment, and malice, The Don, with his minions, bears down on his prey, Destroys those who have or might get in his way! His thugs happily brutalize immigrants upright, They snatch and deport folks in day raids and night. They’ve made it quite clear that their immigrant searches Will go anywhere—into work, schools, and churches. He’s ending all government fundings and grants, Thus hurting millions; that’s The Donald Trump Dance. He’s attacking all trans folks; next will be gays. Hard to know who is next on his long list of preys. Like all other tyrants, Trump demands folks be loyal. Contrary ideas serve to make his blood boil. Apolitical servants—which our system requires— Are the first civil servants the Donald has fired. Now he’s told the whole government—no longer needed. Retire or be fired; don’t wait to be weeded. All he’s done lawless—not the Donald’s concern. His goal from the start—let the government burn! Trump’s a break from our history, our values and norms. His lust for power and greed guides how he performs. He clearly enjoys hurting those he deems weak. That’s the mark of a bully—just the smaller guys seek! When faced with a bully, the rule? Don’t Submit!” Though the way to fight back isn’t clear, I’ll admit, We have to resist his assault with our will, Conveyed through the courts and the press and the Hill! rethink the week talkers: *Stephen Pimpare *is Professor of Public Policy at Vermont Law and Graduate School. *David Levinthal *Based in Washington, D.C., Dave has led Raw Story <www.rawstory.com/staff-bio-dave-levinthal/>’s newsroom as editor-in-chief and served as deputy editor of Business Insider <www.businessinsider.com/author/dave-levinthal>, where he oversaw the publication’s political investigations and enterprise journalism. Dave has also worked as an editor or reporter at the Center for Public Integrity <publicintegrity.org/author/dave-levinthal/>, Politico, OpenSecrets, the Dallas Morning News and the Eagle-Tribune. His articles <davelevinthal.com/articles/> have appeared in dozens of publications, including The Atlantic, TIME, Politico Magazine, Rolling Stone, Slate, Salon, Daily Beast and Columbia Journalism Review. Dave’s work as an editor and reporter has won numerous honors, including the Goldsmith Prize, Edward R. Murrow Award, National Headliner Award, National Press Club Arthur E. Rowse Award, the Society of Professional Journalists Sunshine Award, *Lincoln Mitchell* teaches political science and public policy at Columbia University. topics: confirmations, chaos, DEI, immigration, DOGE comes to the states Cost-cutting states copy Musk’s DOGE Trump’s Plane Crash Press Conference Was Unbelievably Vile, Even for Him Democrats have a grim opportunity here. Trump was challenged after blaming DEI for the DC plane crash. Here’s what he said <apnews.com/article/plane-crash-washington-dc-trump-dei-claims-3ac5486ec594d81e919e8ebbd9733869> Trump warns Canada, Mexico tariffs are coming on Saturday Democratic governors urge Schumer to fight back harder against Trump A half-dozen Democratic governors urged Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step up the fight against Trump White House Press Secretary’s Campaign Took Illegal Donations From Businesses — And Hasn’t Returned the MoneyThis stuff is campaign finance 101. You don’t take freebies,” one campaign finance expert told NOTUS. Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen,Lyn Ekedahl,poem Brute,Lincoln Mitchell,Stephen Pimpare,Dave Levinthal, Trump, DOGE, Tariffs, hearings, Canada, Mexico
- bluesky|Anders Croy|Professor Joshua Shanes[image: image.png] opening thoughts: Bluesky Proves Stagnant Monopolies Are Strangling the Internet One tiny company has the bloated Facebook empire scrambling to respond. Ryan Cooper One bright spot in the bleak year of 2024 was the rise of Bluesky. As someone who relied greatly on Twitter for news and my career—OK, I may have been somewhat addicted—before Elon Musk bought it and turned it into a snake pit of neo-Nazi filth, it was nice to see a Twitter-like replacement rise to relative prominence. I joined in April 2023 <bsky.app/profile/ryanlcooper.com> as about the 47,000th user. Today, Bluesky has about 26 million users <bsky.jazco.dev/stats>, and seems to be growing healthily. It actually has some notable improvements on Twitter, like the “starter pack” function where users can put together a group of accounts that one can follow at once (here’s the starter pack for *Prospect* writers <bsky.app/starter-pack/did:plc:5ckgrxzxfa5wf3lxepnh45s2/3layqwooucf23>, incidentally), or the “nuclear block” where if one participant in a conversation blocks the other, the entire conversation is zapped. This greatly cuts down on Twitter’s culture of aggressive pile-ons and abuse.Unlike any other big platform, Bluesky does not censor posts with outgoing links. Indeed, it does not have any proprietary “for you” algorithm, instead defaulting to a traditional reverse-chronological feed, and allowing users to pick from algorithms that can be developed by others. This has major implications for publishers: Despite its modest size, *The Guardian* reports <pressgazette.co.uk/platforms/bluesky-x-traffic-guardian-boston-globe-news/> that Bluesky traffic has already outstripped that from Twitter, and here at the *Prospect* Bluesky traffic now regularly matches Twitter and is many times that of Facebook.This ability to share outside the platform is proving so popular that Facebook’s Twitter clone, Threads, has belatedly altered its algorithm <www.makeuseof.com/threads-fixes-algorithm-to-combat-bluesky/> to include more posts from accounts you follow in an attempt to compete. And this disruption is being done on a shoestring budget—Bluesky has just 20 employees <www.uniladtech.com/social-media/bluesky-employees-620588-20241122> and about $23 million <techcrunch.com/2024/10/24/bluesky-raises-15m-series-a-plans-to-launch-subscriptions/> in funding, as compared to Meta’s 70,000+ workers <finance.yahoo.com/news/meta-quest-efficiency-sparks-wave-182741841.html> and $156 billion <www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/META/meta-platforms/revenue> in annual revenue.It’s strong evidence that there is a large unmet demand for internet systems outside of the control of Big Tech monopolists. I don’t know if there can be a similar option for every walled garden on the internet—it’s hard to dislodge a giant—but there’s no question that there’s a lot of pent-up demand. — – Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen,Ryan Cooper, The American Prospect, Bluesky,Anders Croy, Florida Watch, DeSantis,Special Session, feud, Legislature, immigration, Commissioner of Agriculture, lame duck, Professor Joshua Shanes, College of Charleston, antisemitism, zionism, Jews, Israel *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous
- (no title)[image: image.png] opening thoughts: When you want to stack agencies with cronies and or steer contracts to friends, first think u do is get rid of inspectors generals. Yep! fits in perfectly with the Trump corruption agenda. So where are the democrats, no one has a clue to what the inspectors generals do unless you tell the Carl Sagan (1934-1996) in “The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark”, 1995: “I have a foreboding of an America in my children’s or grandchildren’s time — when the United States is a service and information economy; when nearly all the key manufacturing industries have slipped away to other countries; when awesome technological powers are in the hands of a very few, and no one representing the public interest can even grasp the issues; when the people have lost the ability to set their own agendas or knowledgeably question those in authority; when, clutching our crystals and nervously consulting our horoscopes, our critical faculties in decline, unable to distinguish between what feels good and whats true, we slide, almost without noticing, back into superstition and darkness. The dumbing down of America is most evident in the slow decay of substantive content in the enormously influential media, the 30-second sound bites (now down to 10 seconds or less), the lowest common denominator programming, credulous presentations on pseudoscience and superstition, but especially a kind of celebration of ignorance.” part one: How Trump’s Deportation Plans Could Blow Up the Food System and Increase Migrant Labor. Instead of cutting back on undocumented immigrants, the new administration will be forced to provide more visas to keep food flowing to stores. Teresa Cotsirilos is a staff writer and producer at the Food & Environment Reporting Network. part two: *The Starbase rocket testing facility is permanently changing the landscape of southern Texas.* Dr. Robert Kopack is a human/historical geographer who focuses on environmental histories linked to defense installations in the former Soviet Union, the United States, and Canada as well as the burgeoning commercial space industry. U. of S C Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen, inspectors general,Carl Sagan,migrants, food workers, Politico, Teresa Cotsirilos, Musk, Starbase rocket, Texas, the conversation, U of South Carolian, Dr. Robert Kopack, human geographer *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous *D. ARNIE ARNESEN* 15 Rumford Street Concord NH 03301 nharnie@gmail.com (C) 603-321-7654 *Host of “The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen”* *Award Winning Public Affairs Show (NHAB 2018)* *airs noon to 1pm and 7pm EST M-F at 94.7FM (concord nh)* Home Station – wnhnfm.org Part of the Pacifica Network go to wnhnfm.org for streaming live Podcasts available here: www.wnhnfm.org/category/attitude-3/ *Arnie on the Air* Boston, MA-WGBH Under the Radar/Sunday Nights Keene, NH-WKBK Friday Morning with Dan Mitchell
- (no title)[image: image.png] opening thoughts: Time to take up the mantle of teaching truth/history to power…My old friend is Marilyn Nelson…a world famous poet and the daughter of a Tuskegee Airman…I am going to read this poem on the air for my show that airs on Tues and this and other related stories of the Tuskegee Airmen will be shared every Tues thru Jan and February on the Attitude Lonely Eagles For Daniel “Chappie” James, General USAF and for the 332nd Fighter Group. Being black in America was the Original Catch, so no one was surprised by 22: The segregated airstrips, separate camps. They did the jobs they’d been trained to do. Black ground-crews kept them in the air; black flight-surgeons kept them alive; the whole Group removed their headgear when another pilot died. They were known by their names: “Ace” and “Lucky,” “Sky-hawk Johnny,” “Mr. Death.” And by their positions and planes. Red Leader to Yellow Wing-man, do you copy? If you could find a fresh egg you bought it and hid it in your dopp-kit or your boot until you could eat it alone. On the night before a mission you gave a buddy your hiding-places as solemnly as a man dictating his will. There’s a chocolate bar in my Bible; my whiskey bottle is inside my bed-roll. In beat-up Flying Tigers that had seen action in Burma, they shot down three German jets. They were the only outfit in the American Air Corps to sink a destroyer with fighter planes. Fighter planes with names like “By Request.” Sometimes the radios didn’t even work. They called themselves “Hell from Heaven.” This Spookwaffe. My father’s old friends. It was always maximum effort: A whole squadron of brother-men raced across the tarmac and mounted their planes. My tent-mate was a guy named Starks. The funny thing about me and Starks was that my air mattress leaked, and Starks didn’t. Every time we went up, I gave my mattress to Starks and put his on my cot. One day we were strafing a train. Strafing’s bad news: you have to fly so low and slow you’re a pretty clear target. My other wing-man and I exhausted our ammunition and got out. I recognized Starks by his red tail and his rudder’s trim-tabs. He couldn’t pull up his nose. He dived into the train and bought the farm. I found his chocolate, three eggs, and a full fifth of his hoarded-up whiskey. I used his mattress for the rest of my tour. It still bothers me, sometimes: I was sleeping on his breath Obeying Trump DEI order, Air Force will stop teaching recruits about Tuskegee Airmen A video on the pioneering Black pilots, famed for their World War II exploits, was stripped from the basic training curriculum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. A video about pathbreaking female aviators was also spiked. *part one:* *I’m an economist. Here’s why I’m worried the California **insurance crisis could trigger broader financial instability * *GARY W. YOHE is the Woodhouse/Sysco Professor of Economics at Wesleyan University; he has been on the faculty at Wesleyan for more than 30 years. He was educated at the University of Pennsylvania, and received his PhD in Economics from Yale University in 1975. Most of his work has focused attention on the mitigation and adaptation/impacts sides of the climate issue. He is a senior member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change* *Part two:* *part two: How Segregated Are Your Local Private Schools?Jennifer Berry Hawes is a reporter with ProPublica’s South hub who focuses on criminal justice, religion, race and the welfare of women and children. Prior to ProPublica, Hawes worked at The Post and Courier in Charleston, South Carolina, most recently as a watchdog and public service reporter. She was part of the team that won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for public service for the series “Till Death Do Us Part <postandcourier.com/app/till-death/index.html>,” which examined South Carolina’s failure to protect women from often-fatal domestic abuse. Hawes also was a 2019 Pulitzer finalist for feature writing, along with fellow reporter Deanna Pan, for their series “An Undying Mystery <www.postandcourier.com/news/special_reports/stinney/>” about the youngest person ever executed in South Carolina. Hawes has written on topics ranging from persistent failures in public education <data.postandcourier.com/saga/minimally-adequate/page/1> to prison violence <www.postandcourier.com/news/how-flaws-in-the-sc-prison-system-led-to-deaths/article_9e0692d6-104b-11ea-8bc4-cbef2dd3c981.html> to racial injustice <www.postandcourier.com/longform/one-sc-mans-journey-to-freedom-after-years-in-modern-day-slavery/article_f0fb3d58-7dfd-11ec-a7f4-2fc0f52d0b94.html>.* — Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen,Tuskegee Airmen, Air Force, poem Lonely Eagles, Professor Gary Yohe, Wesleyan, banks, climate change, Propublica, Jennifer Berry Hawes, public schools, segregated academies, private schools *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous *D. ARNIE ARNESEN* 15 Rumford Street Concord NH 03301 nharnie@gmail.com (C) 603-321-7654 *Host of “The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen”* *Award Winning Public Affairs Show (NHAB 2018)* *airs noon to 1pm and 7pm EST M-F at 94.7FM (concord nh)* Home Station – wnhnfm.org Part of the Pacifica Network go to wnhnfm.org for streaming live Podcasts available here: www.wnhnfm.org/category/attitude-3/ *Arnie on the Air* Boston, MA-WGBH Under the Radar/Sunday Nights Keene, NH-WKBK Friday Morning with Dan Mitchell
- Stephen Pimpare|Lincoln Mitcell|Bill Curry[image: image.png] opening thoughts:On Wednesday, Trump’s Office of Personnel Management ordered <chcoc.gov/sites/default/files/OPM%20Return%20to%20Office%20Guidance%20Memorandum%201-22-25.pdf> all federal departments and agencies to issue full-time Return to Office orders by tomorrow (Friday), stipulating that those orders had to be fully in effect for all employees within the next 30 days. The order requires those departments and agencies to unilaterally abrogate contractual agreements with unionized employees that allowed for periods of work from home, but hey, since when do contracts with workers have to be honored?The order notes that “President Trump was elected with the mandate to increase the efficiency and accountability of the federal workforce.” As I noted in my commentary on another Trump executive order, which requires federal employees to inform on any of their fellow workers who they think are surreptitiously refusing to dismantle DEI policies or are working in DEI positions, and which actually threatens federal employees if they don’t rat out those fellow workers, Trump believes that nothing will increase the efficiency of the federal workforce like having some workers spy on and seek to terminate their fellow workers. Or spy on and seek to terminate fellow workers not themselves involved in DEI but who haven’t informed on fellow workers who are.So getting everyone back into the office creates a critical mass of workers sufficient to split that office into Trump flunkies and everybody else, and thus creates a pathway to getting rid of everybody else. What better way to purge our government of the unduly conscientious or those besotted by empiricism? *–Harold Meyerson. * rethink the week: talkers: *Stephen Pimpare *is Professor of Public Policy at Vermont Law and Graduate School. *Lincoln Mitchell* teaches political science and public policy at Columbia University. *Bill Curry * was a Connecticut state senator, comptroller and two time Democratic nominee for governor who served as Counselor to the President in the Clinton White House. .topics: *Trump 2.0: Bans, Purges and Retribution* Trump Pardons Anti-Abortion Activists Who Blockaded Clinic The move came ahead of the March for Life, the annual anti-abortion rally in Washington where Vice President JD Vance is expected to address attendees *Theoharis and Hartung, Turning the Tide* Many of us are now asking ourselves, how did we end up here? Part of the answer is simple enough: the status quo, regardless of which party has been in power, simply hasn’t been working for all too many Americans. Research compiled by our colleague Shailly Gupta Barnes of the Kairos Center indicates that some 140 million of us <kairoscenter.org/kairos-center-policy-briefing-11-the-140-million-is-a-theory-of-change/> live either in poverty or one financial emergency away from joining the ranks of the poor. One out of six children in this country now lives below the official poverty line and the families of nearly half <www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/nearly-half-american-children-living-near-poverty-line> of all kids are in a state of economic precarity or food insecurity. Meanwhile, the average life span of white American males is actually declining <www.verywellhealth.com/how-to-live-longer-for-men-2223908>, while more than 20 million <www.cnn.com/2024/04/12/politics/medicaid-coverage-health-insurance/index.html> people lost their access to health care in 2024 alone. All of this is, of course, a far cry from the conventional wisdom that America’s economy is doing well, based on statistics like the unemployment rate or the rate of economic growth as a whole, none of which capture the lived experience of so many of us. The Real Goal of Trump’s Emails Ordering Federal Employees to Narc on DEI Sympathizers. Why Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship Will Backfire at the Supreme Court “Excluding Indians”: Trump admin questions Native Americans’ birthright citizenship in court The Trump admin is leaning on a pre-14th Amendment law in its fight to redefine birthright citizenship. The Money GameThe Democratic Party had more money than God this election. At what cost? DOJ is trying to “scare” local Democrats into carrying out Trump’s mass deportations Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said he would not be intimidated into carrying out a “fascist” agenda The Unchecked Authority of Trump’s Immigration Orders The President is recasting migration as a form of “invasion,” broadening his already expansive powers and making anyone in the U.S. who’s undocumented a potential target Tennessee Republican proposes amendment to allow Trump to serve third term Rents for single-family homes 41% higher than prepandemic rents Trump’s Dark Idea for FEMA Will Make It Harder for States to Get Aid — Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen, Harold Meyerson, Federal workforce, DEI, Stephen Pimpare, Lincoln Mitchell, Bill Curry, Trump, Biden, Democrats, pardons *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous *Arnie on the Air* Boston, MA-WGBH Under the Radar/Sunday Nights Keene, NH-WKBK Friday Morning with Dan Mitchell
- Joe Jaworski|Laura Jedeed|Bill Curry[image: image.png] opening thoughts: — There’s reason to be worried about the plethora of pardons from Trump and Biden Monday’s pardons from two presidents stretched the constitutional power to new frontiers. ….Some legal experts emphasized that the entire debate around pardon abuse is really about Trump, who has repeatedly promised retribution <www.politico.com/news/2024/11/06/trump-retribution-enemy-list-00187725> against his political adversaries — notably including the Biden family. And Trump showed in his first term that he is willing to hand out pardons to protect his own allies (like Steve Bannon, Roger Stone, Paul Manafort and Michael Flynn) and family members (like Charles Kushner). Notably, Biden did not extend clemency to other ostensible political allies like former Sen. Robert Menendez or New York Mayor Eric Adams.Monday’s pardons from both Biden and Trump “are evidence of the pressure that Trump is placing on the kind of rules of the road that made democratic institutions at the national level work,” said Aziz Huq, a constitutional expert at the University of Chicago. “What’s going on here is that Trump is exerting a gravitational force on his opponents and through his own behavior.” Edward Foley, a constitutional scholar from Ohio State University, said the misuse of the pardon is just one symptom of a larger problem with America’s political framework: the failure of impeachment proceedings to deter improper conduct and a political primary process that encourages extreme, unpopular positions. “The recent precedents are disturbing,” Rozell said, “and will be seen by some future presidents as a license to pardon friends, family, cronies without any consequence other than history’s judgment.” Part one: Attorney Joe Jaworski joins us today to talk Texas politics, Texas weather, Texas speakers race- Joe Jaworski, is the son of Leon Jaworski, Joe was the former Mayor of Galvaston, he ran for AG in 2022 lost in the democratic runoff topics: Trump suggests states should handle emergency response instead of FEMA Texas Ethics Commission dismisses complaint against state GOP chair, lawmaker saysRep. Cody Harris had accused Abraham George of improperly threatening to send mailers and censure lawmakers who backed Rep. Dustin Burrows as House speaker. Anti-Immigration Hard-Liners in the Texas GOP Are Putting on a Show Trump’s followers in our state talk tough when it comes to border enforcement and mass deportations. A close read tells a different story. the death of Cecile Richards my friends post from yesterday…bans have consequences: This is one of my favorite kids in the world. His dad transported US troops in Afghanistan. In 2021 he was evacuated with three of his siblings and his parents, but four other siblings were left behind. The four children were to be reunited with their family on Thursday. But now they and thousands of others are stranded because Trump ended our refugee resettlement program. If you have friends in places that have Republican members of Congress, please ask them to encourage Trump to lift his ban at least for Afghan refugees whose served with the US military, a well as their families. Part two: *Bill Curry* was 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 Huffington Post and the Hartford Courant and has provided commentary on National Public Radio *Laura Jedeed* is a freelance journalist who primarily focuses on the American conservative movement. Her bylines include The New Republic, Rolling Stone, and Politico, and you can find her newsletter at BannedInYourState.com — topics: the inauguration…Laura was there Will the Courts Enforce the Constitution Against President Trump? Donald Trump’s war on DEI is not about “merit” Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker’s threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions <apnews.com/article/california-wildfires-conditional-aid-washington-trump-johnson-12c779b96e04d564802d4d06348aa0fc> AP — Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen,pardons, Trump, Biden, Joe Jawarski, FEMA, immigration, undocumented, Cecile Richards, Laura Jedeed, Bill Curry, Constitution, inauguration, DEI *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous *D. ARNIE ARNESEN* 15 Rumford Street Concord NH 03301 nharnie@gmail.com (C) 603-321-7654 *Host of “The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen”* *Award Winning Public Affairs Show (NHAB 2018)* *airs noon to 1pm and 7pm EST M-F at 94.7FM (concord nh)* Home Station – wnhnfm.org Part of the Pacifica Network go to wnhnfm.org for streaming live Podcasts available here: www.wnhnfm.org/category/attitude-3/ *Arnie on the Air* Boston, MA-WGBH Under the Radar/Sunday Nights Keene, NH-WKBK Friday Morning with Dan Mitchell
- Audrey Stienon|Peter Shane|Jonathan Feingold[image: image.png] opening thoughts:Booker Statement on Laken Riley Act JANUARY 20, 2025 *WASHINGTON, D.C.* – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement: “Make no mistake, Congress must take actions that make our communities safer. But this bill will make us less safe. “As written, the bill mandates the indefinite detention of any noncitizen of any age for even the most minor of infractions – even if charges are dropped and even if the subject is a child. This will command billions of taxpayer dollars to be used in ways that countless law enforcement officials agree is a waste. Our resources should be better spent, targeted toward threats to public safety, not directed away from them. “The bill’s provisions open the door to awful abuses. They serve as an invitation for domestic abusers, corrupt employers, and vigilante neighbors to threaten and falsely accuse undocumented people to exploit them or prompt their detention. And while the law is supposed to keep dangerous people from being in the country, it’ll be used against children and Dreamers who are here legally, too, and could start another family separation disaster all over again. I agree with state law enforcement officials who have said the legislation will undermine trust in law enforcement and hinder public safety. “Furthermore, the legislation’s provisions enabling states to sue the federal government if they disagree with federal immigration policy will cause a massive disruption to the federal government’s ability to regulate our legal immigration system, which has already suffered from Congress’ inability to pass common sense reforms to update our immigration laws. “I’d hoped Senate Republicans would have supported amendments to improve the bill, including a carve-out for Dreamers, removing the unconstitutional and disruptive provisions granting states the power to sue the federal government and disrupt our legal immigration system, and provisions that would have built in due process and ensured children are not detained. Unfortunately, they didn’t. “I remain committed to pursuing common sense, bipartisan legislation to modernize our immigration system so that it aligns with our fundamental values and mandate to make our communities safer, but this bill fails to meet those standards and could in fact lead to more crime. That’s why I voted no.” *Part One*: Ten New Ideas for the Democratic Party to Help the Working Class, and Itself. <washingtonmonthly.com/2025/01/05/the-democrats-next-agenda/> we talk about two: Corporate-Proof the Care Economy <washingtonmonthly.com/2025/01/05/corporate-proof-the-care-economy/> Before the next wave of federal investment in child and elder care, we need a plan to stop big corporations from capturing those nascent markets and turning their services into nightmares for working class families. *Audrey Stienon* manages the industrial policy program at the Open Markets Institute. Her work focuses on policy strategies to structure markets that contribute to public priorities. Reconstruct the Administrative State <washingtonmonthly.com/2025/01/05/reconstruct-the-administrative-state/> Trump’s plan to gut regulations and persecute his enemies will run into fierce resistance and roadblocks of his own making. But beyond fighting Trump, liberals need a much larger strategy to reenergize the movement for regulation in the public interest. *’**Peter M. Shane* is the Jacob E. Davis and Jacob E. Davis II Chair in Law Emeritus at Ohio State University and a Distinguished Scholar in Residence at the New York University School of Law. He is the author of Democracy’s Chief Executive: Interpreting the Constitution and Defining the Future of the Presidency(2022) and the host of “Democracy’s Chief Executive: The Podcast.” *Part two: *year 4 of race class with Jonathan Feingold Legislation restricting the teaching of race and racism <www.nytimes.com/2021/06/01/us/politics/critical-race-theory.html> in public schools and government entities has spread across the country. In an effort to respond, Boston University Law Professor Jonathan Feingold and The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen (a radio show that airs on the Pacifica Network and on wnhnfm.org) are offering “Race Class” – a once a month course/conversation where listeners can hear what it is like to approach race and racism from a place of curiosity and history rather than fear and anxiety. *In describing the foundational purpose of “Race Class,” Arnesen and Feingold note, “We know race matters. Part of this project is to make sense of what that means.”* #RaceClass Ep. 37: Trump is the Grift and Racism President In this episode, we discuss how Trump’s first days in office reflect what we already knew. Racism remains one of Trump’s favorite political tactics. He’ll use it to demean and delegitimize political opponents, and to distract from a separate pillar of his administration: massive self-dealing. As always, Florida provides a model for how opportunistic politicians can leverage racism, sexism and homophobia to grift the public and turn a profit, all while undermining every institution necessary for a meaningful democracy. We also note that Trump’s racist rhetoric is effective, in part, because supposedly liberal institutions – like elite universities – have long failed to offer a competing narrative. — Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen, Senator Cory Booker, immigration bill, Laiken Riley Act, Washington Monthly,Audrey Stienon, Peter Shane, Race Class, Jonathan Feingold, CRT, DEI, Trump, Executive Orders *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous *D. ARNIE ARNESEN* 15 Rumford Street Concord NH 03301 nharnie@gmail.com (C) 603-321-7654 *Host of “The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen”* *Award Winning Public Affairs Show (NHAB 2018)* *airs noon to 1pm and 7pm EST M-F at 94.7FM (concord nh)* Home Station – wnhnfm.org Part of the Pacifica Network go to wnhnfm.org for streaming live Podcasts available here: www.wnhnfm.org/category/attitude-3/ *Arnie on the Air* Boston, MA-WGBH Under the Radar/Sunday Nights Keene, NH-WKBK Friday Morning with Dan Mitchell
- Jonathan Alter|Dave Levinthal[image: image.png] my opening thought: After Donald J. Trump entered the White House in 2017, The Washington Post adopted a slogan that underscored the newspaper’s traditional role as a government watchdog: “Democracy Dies in Darkness.”This week, as Mr. Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, the newspaper debuted a mission statement that evokes a more expansive view of The Post’s journalism, without death or darkness: “Riveting Storytelling for All of America.” www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/business/media/the-washington-post-new-mission.html my letter to the editor: President Jimmy Carter asked that Truman’s sign: “The buck stops here”— be placed on his desk in the Oval Office. After watching the conga line of billionaires and tech bros surrounding President Trump at his inauguration, I imagine Trump will insist on a new sign be placed on his: “We make a buck here”. part one Jonathan Alter A Life Sentence of Disgrace The unCarter, the unTrump and the Creation of a Usable Past Jonathan Alter is an award-winning author, political analyst, documentary filmmaker, columnist, television producer and radio host. part two: Dave Levinthal was in DC covering the inauguration on the ground…we touch on that and so much more Why Trump Is Going to Have the Swampiest Inauguration Ever Dave Levinthal. Dave is one of the nation’s leading journalists investigating the nexus of politics, policy and power. — Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen,Bezos, Washington Post, Carter, Trump, Jonathan Alter, Washington Monthly,Dave Levinthal, billionaires, inauguration, Daily Beast *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous *D. ARNIE ARNESEN* 15 Rumford Street Concord NH 03301 nharnie@gmail.com (C) 603-321-7654 *Host of “The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen”* *Award Winning Public Affairs Show (NHAB 2018)* *airs noon to 1pm and 7pm EST M-F at 94.7FM (concord nh)* Home Station – wnhnfm.org Part of the Pacifica Network go to wnhnfm.org for streaming live Podcasts available here: www.wnhnfm.org/category/attitude-3/ *Arnie on the Air* Boston, MA-WGBH Under the Radar/Sunday Nights Keene, NH-WKBK Friday Morning with Dan Mitchell
- Shelley Mann-Lev, ED Healthy Climate New Mexico|Tom Kemeny U of Toronto[image: image.png] part one: A Nation of First Responders. **How schools could prepare students to help during a disaster.* a conversation with LA native Shelley Mann-Lev, MPH Executive Director Healthy Climate New Mexico part two: Soaring wealth inequality has remade the map of American prosperity bio: Tom Kemeny Associate Professor, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen, MLK Jr. Rising from the Rails, Pullman Porters, Shelley Mann-Lev,, Healthy Climate NM, First Responders, LA Fires, Tom Kemeny, U of Toronto, wealth inequality *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous *D. ARNIE ARNESEN* 15 Rumford Street Concord NH 03301 nharnie@gmail.com (C) 603-321-7654 *Host of “The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen”* *Award Winning Public Affairs Show (NHAB 2018)* *airs noon to 1pm and 7pm EST M-F at 94.7FM (concord nh)* Home Station – wnhnfm.org Part of the Pacifica Network go to wnhnfm.org for streaming live Podcasts available here: www.wnhnfm.org/category/attitude-3/ *Arnie on the Air* Boston, MA-WGBH Under the Radar/Sunday Nights Keene, NH-WKBK Friday Morning with Dan Mitchell
- Stephen Pimpare|Lincoln Mitchell|Aaron Rosenthal|Beth Gazley[image: image.png] thought for the day: Bill Curry on Biden’s Farewell address: Joe Biden gave what may have been the best speech of his life tonight. It was also the first I can recall in which he wasn’t looking back over his shoulder at his donors the whole time. Watching him, I couldn’t help imagining what might have been had he renounced a second term in the spring of 2023 and spent the last two years giving speeches like this. Biden’s a decent man, but I’d bet the farm this was the first time he ever used the word ‘oligarch’ in public. He still doesn’t get it. For four years he chastised the American people for not respecting our institutions instead of chastising the institutions for squandering their respect. Trump said the system was rigged, which is true, but then lied endlessly about how. Instead of telling people how it’s really rigged, Democrats became the party of ‘the system is not rigged’. It’s hard to imagine a bigger mistake. It meant we couldn’t tell voters it’s the economy that’s rigged by oligarchs who use government to rig it, and that democracy is the only way to stop them, but we’d better act fast because the oligarchs are bent on rigging it too and if they succeed no honest business person or worker will ever again stand a chance of a fair shake. It’s what the word ‘oligarchy’ means. We’re half way there and Trump isn’t even sworn in. It’s democracy versus oligarchy and fascism all across the world and we’d better be ready to fight like it’s the Battle of the Five Armies because, truth be told, we’re not ahead. rethink the week talkers: *Stephen Pimpare *is Professor of Public Policy at Vermont Law and Graduate School. Professor Beth Gazley specializes in U.S. nonprofit management and civil society policy and teaches at Indiana U. *Lincoln Mitchell* teaches political science and public policy at Columbia University. *Aaron Rosenthal* is the research director for North Star Policy Action topics: *hold on to this thought by Professor Stephen Pimpare:* *we have been witnessing a “class war disguised as culture war*” How Biden Destroyed His Legacy The president’s accomplishments are considerable, but on his signature issue of preserving democracy, he failed spectacularly. How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 DaysHe used the constitution to shatter the constitution. Tech billionaires expose MAGA’s “populism” con job MAGA “populism” was always an inch deep — Trump’s billionaire-palooza proves it. Meet The Billionaires Attending Trump’s Inauguration: Musk, Zuckerberg, Bezos And More TikTok users flock to China-based “RedNote” as ban looms Xiaohongshu, or RedNote in English, has picked up tens of thousands of TikTok users looking for an alternative Democratic senator on Biden’s farewell plea: ‘Now he tells us’ thehill.com/homenews/senate/5090419-sheldon-whitehouse-joe-biden-farewell-address/ Trump nominee for budget chief says president can withhold funding approved by Congress Johnson’s Intel Committee shake-up fuels worries about panel under Trump <thehill.com/homenews/house/5090584-mike-johnson-intelligence-committee-turner-trump/> An All-Too-Late Cease-Fire <prospect.org/blogs-and-newsletters/tap/2025-01-16-all-too-late-cease-fire-gaza-israel/> Where the Wildfire Ends The widespread conflagration in residential Los Angeles should redefine how we think about wildfires. Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen, Bill Curry, Biden Farewell Address, Stephen Pimpare, Lincoln Mitchell, Aaron Rosenthal, Beth Gazley, Trump, billionaires, cabinet, Bibi, Gaza, cease fire, TikTok, oligarchs
- Mel Goodman|Bill Curry|Paul Glastris[image: image.png] opening thoughts:’*Our Very Own Oligarchy by Lyn Ekedahl* We’re off to a great start in 2-0-Twenty-Five. What a marvelous time to still be alive! We’ve a new form of government, aligned with the times, Our own Oligarchy, designed for new crimes! Most of Don’s creeps come with money bags full, Also full of themselves, full of self-righteous bull! Co-president Musk, the Don’s billionaire booster, Postures and twirls—struts and crows like a rooster! The Washington Post knows how “Democracy Dies….” And its owner’s ready to help—not a total surprise. He rushed to Mar-a-Lago to kiss the Don’s ring, To give the Don money, his praises to sing! To placate the Donald and not even embarrassed, He killed the Post’s planned endorsement of Harris! And to prove that with truth he would no longer trifle, His cartoonist’s cartoon he proceeded to stifle. Zuckerberg rushed in with appeals to the Don, As the “Freedom to Lie” became his new song. “We’ll no longer do fact checks,” quite proudly crowed he, Thus perfectly showing the role of toady! On the rest of the nation it soon will be dawning— What these billionaires get in return for their fawning— A little help with a contract, relief from some reg, and Tax cuts for which they’re not too proud to beg! So prepare for the worst and get ready to fight. On their crimes and misdeeds best to shine a bright light. For the oligarch’s goal isn’t justice and peace. The oligarch’s goal is the public to fleece! speaking of oligarchs read this: Here’s One More Sentence Joe Biden Should Commute Charles Littlejohn did America a service by exposing the tax avoidance of wealthy people like me. by Abigail Disney– Part one: we pivot from TX to talk about the end of the Biden years Mel Goodman * is a senior fellow at the Center for International Policy and a professor of government at Johns Hopkins University. A former CIA analyst, and Goodman is the national security columnist for counterpunch. <counterpunch.org> The Dangers of Biden’s Legacy and Trump’s Inheritance WASHINGTON POST SUPPORTS MANY OF TRUMP’S MISCREANTS FOR KEY POSTS part two: *Bill Curry *was a Connecticut state senator, comptroller and two time Democratic nominee for governor who served as Counselor to the President in the Clinton White House. *Paul Glastris* is currently Editor in Chief at Washington Monthly and has been there for the past 18 years. Prior, he was a speechwriter for the White House, when Bill Clinton was president. topics: Ten New Ideas for the Democratic Party to Help the Working Class, and Itself. Bill Curry’s post about Biden’s farewell address Joe Biden gave what may have been the best speech of his life tonight. It was also the first I can recall in which he wasn’t looking back over his shoulder at his donors the whole time. Watching him, I couldn’t help imagining what might have been had he renounced a second term in the spring of 2023 and spent the last two years giving speeches like this. Biden’s a decent man, but I’d bet the farm this was the first time he ever used the word ‘oligarch’ in public. He still doesn’t get it. For four years he chastised the American people for not respecting our institutions instead of chastising the institutions for squandering their respect. Trump said the system was rigged, which is true, but then lied endlessly about how. Instead of telling people how it’s really rigged, Democrats became the party of ‘the system is not rigged’. It’s hard to imagine a bigger mistake. It meant we couldn’t tell voters it’s the economy that’s rigged by oligarchs who use government to rig it, and that democracy is the only way to stop them, but we’d better act fast because the oligarchs are bent on rigging it too and if they succeed no honest business person or worker will ever again stand a chance of a fair shake. It’s what the word ‘oligarchy’ means. We’re half way there and Trump isn’t even sworn in. It’s democracy versus oligarchy and fascism all across the world and we’d better be ready to fight like it’s the Battle of the Five Armies because, truth be told, we’re not ahead. — Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen, Lyn Ekedahl, oligarchs, Abigail Disney, Mel Goodman, Trump, Biden, foreign policy, Bill Curry, Paul Glastris, Democrats, working folks, policies, oligarchs, rigged economy *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous
- political poem by Lyn Ekedahl|Alec MacGillis|Mark Miodownik[image: image.png] *Our Very Own Oligarchy by Lyn Ekedahl* We’re off to a great start in 2-0-Twenty-Five. What a marvelous time to still be alive! We’ve a new form of government, aligned with the times, Our own Oligarchy, designed for new crimes! Most of Don’s creeps come with money bags full, Also full of themselves, full of self-righteous bull! Co-president Musk, the Don’s billionaire booster, Postures and twirls—struts and crows like a rooster! The Washington Post knows how “Democracy Dies….” And its owner’s ready to help—not a total surprise. He rushed to Mar-a-Lago to kiss the Don’s ring, To give the Don money, his praises to sing! To placate the Donald and not even embarrassed, He killed the Post’s planned endorsement of Harris! And to prove that with truth he would no longer trifle, His cartoonist’s cartoon he proceeded to stifle. Zuckerberg rushed in with appeals to the Don, As the “Freedom to Lie” became his new song. “We’ll no longer do fact checks,” quite proudly crowed he, Thus perfectly showing the role of toady! On the rest of the nation it soon will be dawning— What these billionaires get in return for their fawning— A little help with a contract, relief from some reg, and Tax cuts for which they’re not too proud to beg! So prepare for the worst and get ready to fight. On their crimes and misdeeds best to shine a bright light. For the oligarch’s goal isn’t justice and peace. The oligarch’s goal is the public to fleece! *part one:On a Mission From God: Inside the Movement to Redirect Billions of Taxpayer Dollars to Private Religious Schools <www.propublica.org/article/school-vouchers-ohio-church-state-tax-dollars-private-religious>* bio: Alec MacGillis is a reporter for ProPublica, focusing on gun violence, economic inequality and the pandemic-era schools crisis. *part two: how the world fell in love with plastics without thinking through the consequences the definition of modernity molded material it molds us to how we define life …a million uses how we make plastics* bio: Professor Mark Miodownik is the UCL Professor of Materials & Society. For more than twenty years he has championed materials research that links the arts and humanities to medicine, engineering and materials science. This culminated in the establishment of the UCL Institute of Making where he is Director and runs the research programme (www.instituteofmaking.org.uk )*. *Mark also recently set up the Plastic Waste Innovation Hub to carry our research into solving the environmental catastrophe of plastic waste dealing with topics such as biodegradable plastics and product reuse and repairability. Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen, Lyn Ekedahl, political poem,ProPublica, Alec MacGillis, Ohio, vouchers, the Catholic Church, Mark Miodownik, plastics, cradle to grave, ocean pollution *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous *D. ARNIE ARNESEN* 15 Rumford Street Concord NH 03301 nharnie@gmail.com (C) 603-321-7654 *Host of “The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen”* *Award Winning Public Affairs Show (NHAB 2018)* *airs noon to 1pm and 7pm EST M-F at 94.7FM (concord nh)* Home Station – wnhnfm.org Part of the Pacifica Network go to wnhnfm.org for streaming live Podcasts available here: www.wnhnfm.org/category/attitude-3/ *Arnie on the Air* Boston, MA-WGBH Under the Radar/Sunday Nights Keene, NH-WKBK Friday Morning with Dan Mitchell
- (no title)[image: image.png] opening thoughts: Thought one: Matt Stoller on the fires in LA The first is the raging firestorm in Los Angeles, which destroyed thousands of homes. It hit in areas that were understood as vulnerable to the elements, but also in areas that were not believed to be fire prone. Insured losses could be above $20 billion <www.ft.com/content/db2cfe84-74e7-4c94-bab4-f2ef51564b84>, making it one of the most expensive natural disasters ever, with actual losses far higher. (And yes there’s price gouging now, even though there’s a California law against it.) Incoming President-elect Donald Trump has been attacking and insulting local leaders for incompetence, who have not handled the situation particularly well. And there are questions about how California has managed its infrastructure. Republican Senator John Barrasso says there will be “strings attached <x.com/FaceTheNation/status/1878474881836220742>” to Federal money. That said, it hasn’t rained in 300 days in L.A., and the winds are exceptionally strong. When gusts at 100 mph are blowing sparks onto dry roofs and objects throughout a city, there’s just no way to stop a massive conflagration. The city will never be the same. But nationally, insurance companies are going to further pull back everywhere, since it’s pretty obvious climate change is fostering significant risk to property. The daisy chain of consequences here gets quite dystopian; insurance is required for most mortgages, mortgages are required to keep the housing market going, and the housing market represents the main store of savings of most Americans. Oh and the fire’s not out yet. So stay tuned. www.thebignewsletter.com/p/monopoly-round-up-la-fires-change thought two: China or Musk —China suddenly looks like a safer option (great comment on the Bloomberg article: Corina – The Chinese know that Musk can do to U.S. even more damage they can. China Weighs Sale of TikTok US to Musk as a Possible Option part one: Private Firefighters Are Not the ProblemThey won’t save California. But don’t blame people for using them. *Ethan Varian* is a reporter based in San Francisco. He has covered wildfires, housing, and homelessness part two: Schools and City Governments Rely on Property Taxes. What Happens When Homeowners Revolt? Property tax reforms may address local government inequities. David Schleicher is the Walter E. Meyer Professor of Property and Urban Law at Yale Law School and is an expert in local government law, land use, federalism, state and local finance, and urban development. — Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen, Matt Stoller, LA Fires, China, Tik Tok, Musk, Ethan Varian, private firefighters, slate.com, David Schleicher, Yale Law School, property taxes *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous
- Mark Joseph Stern|Peter Greene[image: image.png] Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen, Abraham Lincoln, Facebook, Zuckerberg,Mark Joseph Stern, Slate.com,Trump, Supreme Court, NY, felon, immigration bill, congress, Laken Riley Act, Peter Greene, church and state, 10 commandments, Speaker Johnson, Moses,public education, charter schools, Indiana *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous *D. ARNIE ARNESEN* 15 Rumford Street Concord NH 03301 nharnie@gmail.com (C) 603-321-7654 *Host of “The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen”* *Award Winning Public Affairs Show (NHAB 2018)* *airs noon to 1pm and 7pm EST M-F at 94.7FM (concord nh)* Home Station – wnhnfm.org Part of the Pacifica Network go to wnhnfm.org for streaming live Podcasts available here: www.wnhnfm.org/category/attitude-3/ *Arnie on the Air* Boston, MA-WGBH Under the Radar/Sunday Nights Keene, NH-WKBK Friday Morning with Dan Mitchell
- Stephen Pimpare|Susan Milligan|Ryan Cooper|Lincoln Mitchell[image: image.png] thoughts of the day: They estimate that the cost of the fires in LA is at this point around $50B Elon Musk’s wealth has increased by 84% since Trump’s win in November. Elon could personally pay for all the losses from the LA fires with about 1/3rd of the wealth he has acquired since the election There is something sick about one man amassing that kind of wealth. aside: Since Donald J. Trump was elected the U.S. president on Nov. 5, Musk’s net worth skyrocketed 84% from $264 billion to a high of $486 billion rethink the week talkers: *Stephen Pimpare *is Professor of Public Policy at Vermont Law and Graduate School. *Susan Milligan* is a political writer and former White House and congressional correspondent for the Boston Globe, U.S. News and World Report, and the New York Daily News. *Lincoln Mitchell* teaches political science and public policy at Columbia University. *Ryan Cooper* is the *Prospect*’s managing editor, and author of *How Are You Going to Pay for That?: Smart Answers to the Dumbest Question in Politics* <read.macmillan.com/lp/how-are-you-going-to-pay-for-that/> . topics: Supreme Court refuses Trump’s request to block Friday’s criminal sentencing Trump’s Obsession With Greenland Is Funny. But It’s Sending a Dangerous Message to the Exact Wrong People. Putin and Xi are listening. Dem support of immigration bill latest sign of vanishing Trump resistance Big Banks Pick Inopportune Moment to Ditch Climate Commitments As Los Angeles burns, the biggest banks have disclaimed membership in the Net-Zero Banking Alliance. Mother Nature won’t take pity on them. Trump’s Attack on Government Capacity Will Fan the Flames of the Home Insurance Crisis. The U.S. Forest Service is already underfunded and understaffed. Slashing its resources further is likely to unleash more severe wildfires. Climate Models Can’t Explain What’s Happening to Earth Global warming is moving faster than the best models can keep a handle on. – Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen, Musk, billions, LA Fires,Stephen Pimpare, Ryan Cooper, Susan Milligan, Lincoln Mitchell, Biden,Trump, Climate Crisis, Banks, Insurance, Immigration
- Joe Jaworski|Bill Curry|Harold Meyerson[image: image.png] opening thoughts: GREAT TIME TO DEPORT MILLIONS OF UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS, WORKERS THAT REPRESENT 25% of the CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AND 50% of the AG WORKERS IN AMERICA…AS THE CLIMATE CRISIS HITS US WITH FORCE WE DEPORT THE MOST ESSENTIAL WORKERS WE WILL NEED! Democrats U must seek to reinstate the taxes from Trump’s tax cut and, in particular, the corporate tax should be returned to it’s original level but the corporate tax dollars should be assigned to restoring housing and the construction of resilient infrastructure needed to respond to the climate crisis. PS The only folks that would really feel the restoration of the pre Trump taxes would be the rich: Households with incomes in the top 1 percent will receive an average tax cut of more than $60,000 in 2025, compared to an average tax cut of less than $500 for households in the bottom 60 percent Part one: Attorney Joe Jaworski joins us today to talk Texas politics, Texas weather, Texas speakers race and of course AG Ken Paxton- Joe Jaworski, is the son of Leon Jaworski, Joe was the former Mayor of Galvaston, he ran for AG in 2022 lost in the democratic runoffPart two: *Bill Curry* was 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 Huffington Post and the Hartford Courant and has provided commentary on National Public Radio, MSNBC and many other news outlets. *Harold Meyerson * Since 2001, Harold Meyerson has been an editor of The American Prospect, the Washington-based liberal magazine, oscillating between the positions of Editor at Large and Executive Editor (his current post). From 2003 to 2016, he was a weekly Washington Post op-ed columnist. From 1989 through 2001, he was executive editor of the L.A. Weekly, the nation’s largest metropolitan weekly. topics: This Week’s Unholy Mix of Drought, Wind, and Fire in Southern California: A Warning of an Accelerating Insurance Crisis in Climate-Risk Areas? <www.nakedcapitalism.com/2025/01/this-weeks-unholy-mix-of-drought-wind-and-fire-in-southern-california-a-warning-of-an-accelerating-insurance-crisis-in-climate-risk-areas.html>….Now what do we do….reality is hitting This could be the beginning of the end for fire insurance in California The damages could overwhelm the state’s already-stressed insurer of last resort. Trump blames Biden and California Gov. Gavin Newsom for deadly wildfires Two powerful labor groups combining ahead of the Trump administration <www.axios.com/2025/01/09/afl-cio-seiu-trump> What is a democrat? neuburger.substack.com/p/what-is-a-democrat “Fetterman compares Trump’s Greenland talk to Louisiana Purchase” [The Hill ]. “I THINK YES”: BIDEN BELIEVES HE WOULD HAVE WON ELECTION OVER TRUMP HAD HE STAYED IN THE RACE WHEN ASKED IF HIS HEALTH WOULD HAVE HELD UP TO FOUR MORE YEARS OF THE PRESIDENCY, BIDEN SAID “WHO THE HELL KNOWS?” WWW.SALON.COM/2025/01/08/I-THINK-YES-BIDEN-BELIEVES-HE-WOULD-HAVE-WON-OVER-HAD-HE-STAYED-IN-THE-RACE/?IN_BRIEF=TRUE <www.salon.com/2025/01/08/i-think-yes-biden-believes-he-would-have-won-over-had-he-stayed-in-the-race/?in_brief=true> Dem support of immigration bill latest sign of vanishing Trump resistance www.politico.com/news/2025/01/08/democrats-immigration-trump-laken-riley-00197221 — Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen,Texas, Joe Jaworski,AG Ken Paxton, TX Speakers Race, Meta moves to TX, Harold Meyerson, Bill Curry, fires, California, Trump, lies, Gov. Newsom, AFL-CIO, SEIU, immigration, House Democrats *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous
- Stephanie Hanes|Steve Paikin[image: image.png] *thoughts for the day:* There are only two kinds of men: the righteous who think they are sinners and the sinners who think they are righteous. Blaise Pascal The only shame is to have none. Blaise Pascal <www.brainyquote.com/authors/blaise-pascal-quotes> Part one: Florida town’s climate reckoning: Storms so costly, homeowners may be forced out www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2025/0107/florida-hurricane-climate-insurance bio: Stephanie Hanes is the Monitor’s environment and climate change writer. Part two: *a conversation with Steve Paikin host of The Agenda on TVOntario* Headline from Rolling Stone:WHAT HAPPENED TO JUSTIN TRUDEAU? He was once a man of great promise, but now the Canadian Prime Minister, who resigned this week, leaves the stage in tatters rolling stone What is next for Canada? What if Canada became the 51st state?
- (no title)[image: image.png] thought of the day: Inflation is temporary. Treason is forever. remembering The Gates twenty years later For sixteen days in 2005 *The Gates* tempted millions of people to visit Central Park. The 7,500 structures in this epic public artwork – “gates” holding saffron-colored fabric – lined 23 winding miles through the iconic park. Four million visitors came to see the artwork in its brief run, from February 12 to 28. The artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude, who specialized in temporary public art, explained that “Our works are temporary in order to endow the works of art with a feeling of urgency to be seen, and the love and tenderness brought by the fact that they will not last.” part one: *Righting a wrong, name by name − the Irei monument honors Japanese Americans imprisoned by the US government during World War II* bio: Susan H. Kamei is an adjunct professor (teaching) with the Van Hunnick History Department and affiliated faculty with the USC Shinso Ito Center for Japanese Religions and Cultures in the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California. part two: *Jan. 6 Has Taken On a Whole New Meaning The failures of the past four years are crystal clear, yet hard to fathom.* *David Faris* is an associate professor of political science at Roosevelt University and the author of *It’s Time to Fight Dirty: How Democrats Can Build a Lasting Majority in American Politics <bookshop.org/a/2181/9781612197739>*. He’s a regular contributor to the Week and Newsweek Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen, inflation, treason, The Gates, Christo, Jeanne Claude,Japanese internment camps, WWII, Susan Kamei, Irei Monument, David Faris, Jan 6, Democratic failure *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous *D. ARNIE ARNESEN* 15 Rumford Street Concord NH 03301 nharnie@gmail.com (C) 603-321-7654 *Host of “The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen”* *Award Winning Public Affairs Show (NHAB 2018)* *airs noon to 1pm and 7pm EST M-F at 94.7FM (concord nh)* Home Station – wnhnfm.org Part of the Pacifica Network go to wnhnfm.org for streaming live Podcasts available here: www.wnhnfm.org/category/attitude-3/ *Arnie on the Air* Boston, MA-WGBH Under the Radar/Sunday Nights Keene, NH-WKBK Friday Morning with Dan Mitchell
- Professor Paul Shafer|Professor Julie Ingersoll[image: image.png] part one: *5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist. theconversation.com/5-of-the-most-frustrating-health-insurer-tactics-and-why-they-exist-245929 <theconversation.com/5-of-the-most-frustrating-health-insurer-tactics-and-why-they-exist-245929>* *Dr. Shafer is an assistant professor in the Department of Health Law, Policy, and Management and co-director of the Boston University Medicaid Policy Lab. part two: Why the religious beliefs of Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth matter theconversation.com/why-the-religious-beliefs-of-trump-defense-pick-pete-hegseth-matter-245601 <theconversation.com/why-the-religious-beliefs-of-trump-defense-pick-pete-hegseth-matter-245601>Professor Julie Ingersoll As a Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, she teaches and writes about religion in American culture, focusing especially on religion and politics and the religious right. Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live <www.wnhnfm.org/live>. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 <podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179> tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/>Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/>* Attitude with Arnie Arnesen, health insurance, Professor Paul Shafer, Pete Hegseth, Professor Julie Ingersoll, Christian Reconstruction *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous *D. ARNIE ARNESEN* 15 Rumford Street Concord NH 03301 nharnie@gmail.com (C) 603-321-7654 *Host of “The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen”* *Award Winning Public Affairs Show (NHAB 2018)* *airs noon to 1pm and 7pm EST M-F at 94.7FM (concord nh)* Home Station – wnhnfm.org Part of the Pacifica Network go to wnhnfm.org for streaming live Podcasts available here: www.wnhnfm.org/category/attitude-3/ *Arnie on the Air* Boston, MA-WGBH Under the Radar/Sunday Nights Keene, NH-WKBK Friday Morning with Dan Mitchell
- race class|Professor Jonathan Feingold[image: image.png] In light of Trump’s attacks on CRT, DEI,the ending of affirmative action, and anti discrimination laws we are going to rerun two shows from race class A reminder: Legislation restricting the teaching of race and racism <www.nytimes.com/2021/06/01/us/politics/critical-race-theory.html> in public schools and government entities has spread across the country. In an effort to respond, Boston University Law Professor Jonathan Feingold and The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen (a radio show that airs on the Pacifica Network and on wnhnfm.org) are offering “Race Class” – a once a month course/conversation where listeners can hear what it is like to approach race and racism from a place of curiosity and history rather than fear and anxiety. Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen,race class, Jonathan Feingold
- Barbara Radnofsky|Ed Supkis|Larry Tye[image: image.png] from the Archives for the New Year Part one: T*he Barber, The Astronaut, and Th**e Golf Ball* authors, *Barbara Radnofsky & Ed Supkis, MD * *Part two:** RISING FROM THE RAILS: PULLMAN PORTERS AND THE MAKING OF THE BLACK MIDDLE CLASS * author Larry Tye — Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen,Barbara Radnofsky,Ed Supkis,Larry Tye
- race class|Professor Jonathan Feingold[image: image.png] — In light of Trump’s attacks on CRT, DEI,the ending of affirmative action, and anti discrimination laws we are going to rerun two shows from race class A reminder: Legislation restricting the teaching of race and racism <www.nytimes.com/2021/06/01/us/politics/critical-race-theory.html> in public schools and government entities has spread across the country. In an effort to respond, Boston University Law Professor Jonathan Feingold and The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen (a radio show that airs on the Pacifica Network and on wnhnfm.org) are offering “Race Class” – a once a month course/conversation where listeners can hear what it is like to approach race and racism from a place of curiosity and history rather than fear and anxiety. Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen,race class, Jonathan Feingold *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous
- Bill Curry|Laura Jedeed|Stephen Pimpare[image: image.png] of accidents and seat belts I have a confession – I rarely wore a seatbelt when I married Marty, he would get exasperated with me and scold me constantly, begging me to buckle up. About a month or two after he died, I suddenly found myself pulling the car off to the side of the road, missing him terribly and then I knew, I needed to put on my seatbelt because it would be a way for me to feel him hugging me. Today that hugging may have saved my life. Wear your seatbelt, think of it as Arnie hugging you. rethink the week talkers: *Laura Jedeed* is a freelance journalist who primarily focuses on the American conservative movement. Her bylines include The New Republic, Rolling Stone, and Politico, and you can find her newsletter at BannedInYourState.com *Stephen Pimpare *is Professor of Public Policy at Vermont Law and Graduate School. He is the author of four books, including *A People’s History of Poverty* and, most recently, *Politics for Social Workers: A Practical Guide to Effecting Change* *Bill Curry * was a Connecticut state senator, comptroller and two time Democratic nominee for governor who served as Counselor to the President in the Clinton White House topics: “If you’re celebrating mass deportations of distraught, exhausted human beings seeking refuge, you probably shouldn’t be sweetly singing about a baby with “no crib for a bed.” – John Pavlovitz *A great economy4whom?* *Forbes declared a “banner year 4 the mega-wealthy” 141 new billionaires joined its list of the super-rich)* Does Morality do us any good? Congresswoman Kuster gives a message to all the old people in office · Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen,seat belts, Bill Curry, Laura Jedeed, Stephen Pimpare, Trump, Immigration,Kuster, old people, Democrats, oligarchs *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous *D. ARNIE ARNESEN* 15 Rumford Street Concord NH 03301 nharnie@gmail.com (C) 603-321-7654 *Host of “The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen”* *Award Winning Public Affairs Show (NHAB 2018)* *airs noon to 1pm and 7pm EST M-F at 94.7FM (concord nh)* Home Station – wnhnfm.org Part of the Pacifica Network go to wnhnfm.org for streaming live Podcasts available here: www.wnhnfm.org/category/attitude-3/ *Arnie on the Air* Boston, MA-WGBH Under the Radar/Sunday Nights Keene, NH-WKBK Friday Morning with Dan Mitchell
- race class|Professor Jonathan Feingold[image: image.png] In light of Trump’s attacks on CRT, DEI,the ending of affirmative action, and anti discrimination laws we are going to rerun two shows from race class A reminder: Legislation restricting the teaching of race and racism <www.nytimes.com/2021/06/01/us/politics/critical-race-theory.html> in public schools and government entities has spread across the country. In an effort to respond, Boston University Law Professor Jonathan Feingold and The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen (a radio show that airs on the Pacifica Network and on wnhnfm.org) are offering “Race Class” – a once a month course/conversation where listeners can hear what it is like to approach race and racism from a place of curiosity and history rather than fear and anxiety. Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Attitude with Arnie Arnesen,race class, Jonathan Feingold
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