Attitude with Arnie Arnesen

Part 1: We talk with Ian Prasad Philbrick, political writer for Slate.com. Did Trump learn anything from the midterms? Stephen Miller's history may be an indicator to Trump's mindset. We also discuss the Nvidia scandal. Part 2: We talk with Brian Muthyala, M.D., MPH, faculty member at University of Minnesota Medical School. We discuss how health problems should be treated in a more collective mind...

Part 1: We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director of Florida Watch and Accountability Project, and DeSantis Watch. We discuss the outcome of the elections in Florida. While Florida did not go blue, inroads have been made by Democrats. Part 2: We talk with Lynn Stuart Parramore, Cultural historian and essayist, Sr. Research analyst at the Institute for New Economic Thinking. We also talk wi...

This is a panel discussion with our guests: Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Egberto Willies We discuss the results of the elelction, and how Democratic leaders must listen to the concerns of voters: - mitigate harm already caused - enforce accountability by enforcing laws - use opportunity to build power at all government levels, to prevent repeat of trumpism - rein in the power of billionaires...

Part 1: We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report, the oldest political newsletter in Texas. We discuss the campaign in Texas, on which close to one half bllion dollars as spent by Republicans. The response to Musk is described as "convulsive" in its rejection of the Republican candidates that he supported. We look in detail of many offices changed hands. Part 2: We talk with Bi...

Part 1: We talk with Laura Jedeed, independent journalist who writes about the right wing. We discuss the elections, and the outcomes for both parties. Part 2: We talk with Dante Chinn, a data and political journalist., Director of American Communities Project. We discuss data that reveals the divisions in the US, and how US residents need 'reality therapy'. Messaging in the last few years has cau...

Part 1: We talk with Jamie Rowen, Prof. of Law at UMass Amherst. We discuss the Hayley Stevens endorsement of a Republican opponent to Abdul El-Sayed (D), and how this will affect her future political career. Part 2: We talk with John Nichols, Executive Editor of The Nation. We discuss the governors' races in the upcoming election. We also discuss what Democrats should do if they gain the House an...

Part 1: We talk with, Alex Sammon, Slate feature writer. We discuss the treatment of Haitians who were deported from Springfield, Ohio. We look at the consequences for them, and for the town itself. Part 2: We talk with Noman Solomon, Director of Roots Action and Executive Director of the Institute for Public Accounting. We discuss the various methods by which Trump has enriched himself, his famil...

This is a panel discussion with the guests: Bill Curry, Stephen Pimpare, Aaron Rosenthal. Part 1: We discuss the announcement by Haley Stevens(D) in Michigan that she will support Rogers (R) for the Senate. We discuss the relationships between J.D. Vance, Peter Thiel, and Bolsonaro of Brazil, now given shelter by Trump. Time for divorce from big money for Democrats. Part 2: -Democrats need to make...

Part 1: We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report, the oldest political newsletter in Texas. We discuss the upcoming elections in Texas, and the amounts of money spent: Elon Musk spent at least $185M to beat Talarico, and Greg Abbott spent at least $40 M to beat Hinojosa. Trump has visited Texas several times, though Abbott has not shared the stage with Trump. The issues that Te...

Part 1: Marcus Schneider, Prof. Economics, University of Denver.  We discuss wealth inequality in the US. Specifically, the huge inequality between the very wealthy and ordinary citizens. Even among the wealthy, there is a huge gap between the mere millionaires and billionaires. This is primarily due to tax policy. Part of it is lack of enforcement, and the ability of the billionaires to WRITE tax...

Part 1: We talk with Paul Loeb, Editor. "The Impossible Will Take a Little While'. We discuss the power of populace to change the course of governments. South Korea, Hungary, other countries are discussed. Part 2: We talk with Marci A. Hamilton, Professor of Practice in Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, and founder of Child USA. We discuss Lula's win in Brazil. We also discuss t...

Part 1: We talk with Tamir Sorek, Professor of Middle East History at Penn State University. We discuss the upcoming elections in Israel, and whether Palestinians living in Israel will vote. We discuss the history of voting in Israel, and the history of Palestinian suppression in Israel. Part 2: We talk with Andy Mannix, Minnesota-based investigative reporter who covers the Midwest, about institut...

This is a panel discussion with Arnie and Dave Lehman, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare. The topics : Part 1: -Effect of abortion bans and related homicides of pregnant women, along with the deaths from lack of medical care - Tamaswamy's use of a candidate's mother, who was complicit in the rape of the candidate as a child: a new low - Who are Ramaswamy's donors -Musk has given the Republicans at...

Part 1: We talk with Perla Treviso, reporter for ProPublica and Texas Tribune Investigative Unit. We discuss the establishment by the administration of the Immunology Institute, at a cost of $4 Billion, with only three workers. We also discuss how Gov. Abbott of Texas repeatedly cites 'border emergency, despite Trump's assurance that the 'border problem' has been solved. It appears that Abbott's b...

Part 1: We talk with Ronald Grigor Suny, historian of Russia and the former Soviet Union, Professor Emeritus, Univ. of Michigan and Univ. of Chicago. "What is Socialism?" We discuss what this means, and how socialism is different from communism and capitalism. Who benefits? Part 2: We talk with Frank Bowman, law professor, and author of two books on impeachment. He is also a former federal and sta...

Part 1: We talk with Michael Tomasky, Editor, The New Republic. We discuss the emptiness of the Republican platform. "Cut Texes" and "Free Market" do not address the real problems that Americans are now facing. We also discuss the persecution of Ilhan Omar, a Trump attempt to smear her and all Somalis as enemies. Part 2: We talk with John Nichols, Executive Editor of The Nation. We discuss the upc...

Part 1: We talk with Don Hooper, Vermont education and environmental activist and political figure. We discuss the student protests in France. The students are protesting the lack of infrastructure in schools at all levels that could mitigate the climate change evident in France, where very high temperatures have been recorded. 8,000 excess deaths are attributed to heat in 2026. school Buildings h...

This is a panel discussion with the following participants: Arnie Arnesen, Bill Curry, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Egberto Willies. The topics: - Musk spending hundreds of millions in Texas senate race - Latin American countries moving to their 'right', but watching Texas - Gas stations in US should act as 'campaign' locations - What is wrong with American voters as they vote for Trump agai...

Part 1: We talk with Chris Tomlinson, columnist for the Houston Chronicle. We discus the recent intensified attacks on Muslims in Texas by the Governor, Lt. Governor, and AG., all Republicans up for reelection. Bo French, a candidate, has also joined in. Elon Musk is funding Republicans in this approach. Republicans seem to have no other issues except to divide people. Part 2: We talk with Bill Cu...

Part 1: We talk with Brian Porto, Professor Emeritus, Vermont Law and Graduate School. We discuss the histories of Vermont and New Hampshire, since they are adjoining neighbors (twins) with very different government structures and outlooks. How did this come about? Part 2: We talk with Wendell Young, President of United Food and Commercial Workers 1776, and with Hanna Wolf, Senior Staff Attorney f...

Part 1: We talk with Laura Belin, veteran political reporter and blogger who covers Iowa and Iowa politics. We discuss the Iowa elections, and the likelihood that Iowa will vote for more Democratic candidates, and what that might change in Iowa, and nationally. Part 2: We talk with Jason Robey, Asst. Prof. of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Iowa. We discuss the populations of US pri...

Part 1: We talk withJohn NIchols, Executive Editor of The Nation Magazine. What should the Democrats do after the election, should they win Congress and/or the Senate? Part 2: We talk with Jamie Rowen, Professor of Legal Studies at Mass. Amherst. We discuss the Cornell incident and its implications.   WNHNFM.ORG  production

This is a panel discussion that includes the host Arnie Arnesen and guests: Felipe de la Hoz, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Jamie Rowen. The topics we discussed: - The Nobel prize awarded and Trump's infantile reaction - The Cornell 7 case, and the implications for how boys and girls are being taught about sexuality and consent. - The ICE shooting in the Bronx, and the presence of a child in...

Part 1: We talk with Prof. Diana Orces, research fellow at Centro Cultural Mexicano. We discuss how the American dream is evaporating for Latinos. This is due to the aggressive tactics of deportation and persecution of Latinos by the administration. Part 2: We talk with Bill Curry and Aaron Rosenthal. Curry is a lawyer and two time candidate for governor of Connecticut and a White House advisor in...

Part 1: We talk with Catherin Sanderson, Professor at Amherst. We discuss the Cornell gang rape accusations. What kind of groupthink enabled this? Part 2: We talk with Naomi Bethunelis and James Baretta, both writing fellows at the American Prospect. We discuss the problem raised by the building a large data center in the "black belt" of Alabama. Who is involved? Who is hurt? Who benefits? WNHNFM....