Attitude with Arnie Arnesen

• Episode 872: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 12 2025

  Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss Texas political news. Jasmine Crockett has entered the race for the US Senate. We also discuss the of the additional five congressional districts, which the Supreme Court has approved for Texas, established by Gov. Abbott to please Trump.There are 68 days before the primary votes for 2026 in Texas. We also discuss the likely problems Republicans might face, in the expectation that Texas will be running deficits in the near future, due to the economic slowing due to Trump policies.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Robert Hockett.We discuss the national economy, which has caused less security. The middle class has less disposable income, and is shrinking. The "Yeomen", the middle class (the producers of wealth) are being decimated. We also discuss the future of health care in the US.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

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• Episode 871: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 11 2025 Thursday

  Part 1:We talk with Mark Joseph Stern, Slate Senior Writer.We discuss the actions of the US Supreme Court, and the cases they are now considering. Vaccinations for schoolchildren, religious exemptions to health initiatives, the power of the president with respect to dismissing the heads of independent agencies.Part 2:We talk with Susan Milligan, Contributing Editor, The New Republic.We discuss how large corporations who publish emissions data have been inaccurate in these publications, and the implications for climate effects. Often, executive compensation is linked to 'good' reports', but these are not accurate, and often revised after they have been published. These publications are voluntary, though may become mandatory in California, the fourth biggest economy in the world.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

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• Episode 870: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 10 2025

  Part 1:We talk with Harold Meyerson, Editor-at-large at The American Prospect.We discuss the foreign policy now in place in Trump's administration: White Christians only are our friends. All others, no matter how long they have been allies of the US, are not acceptable.Part 2:We talk with Aaron Regunberg, Contributing Editor for The New Republic.We discuss whether child endangerment charges should be brought against Zuckerberg, for the policies of Facebook, Instagram, etc. These applications are designed to be addictive, and to attract children and young users, who are targeted by adults for sexual and other reasons. There are at least 1/4 M interactions between children and adults daily on these platforms. Decisions about allowing this are made by company executives, with no real oversight.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

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• Episode 869: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 9 2025

  Part 1:We talk with Whitney Curry Wimbish, staff writer at The American Prospect, and with Emma Janssen, writing fellow at The American Prospect.We discuss the role of the middlemen in American health delivery systems. This applies to decisions about diagnostic tests, treatment, and drug and medical device use. These middlemen, employed by the large pharmaceutical and medical insurance companies, decide when or if patients are allowed to have tests, treatments, or drugs. They may not have any medical expertise but base their decisions on costs rather than medical necessity.Part 2:We talk with Michael P. Goodyear, Associate Professor of Law at NYU School of Law.We discuss a case now before the Supreme Court dealing with Internet Access. What "illegal acts" and what "actions" would necessitate the cutoff of Internet Access? Who should be punished, and how?  What fines should be imposed?WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

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• Episode 868: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 8 2025

  This is a panel discussion.The Topics we covered were:- The grand jury NOT indicting Letitia James, despite Trump's insistence- The criminalization of the US Justice Department- Destruction of Venezuelan fishing vessels, and subsequent killing of survivors- A 'gut renovation' needed of Congress, the Supreme Courtpart 2The need to show that solutions will be cheaper than the current methods for healthcare, food support and housing support for the needy.Everyone, both Democratic and Republican voters are disgusted with the current political system.The precarity of Americans.What is government for?Taxes should be reframed as a clawback from the rich.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

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