x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen

Recovering politician Arnie Arnesen"s daily public affairs interview show from WNHN Radio in Concord, New Hampshire and the Pacifica Radio Network. Arnie hosts progressive voices from politics, journalism, industry, and academia. She talks electric cars with Barry Woods, she talks Texas with Scott Braddock, she talks Congress with Rho Khanna, she talks gun culture, she talks limericks, she talks campaigns ...

news news commentary

All Episodes

55:18

Episode 665: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 27 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/27

Part 1:We talk with Betsy Leondar Wright, Sociologist, researcher and social justice activist.We discuss with the perceptions of Americans about the concept of racism and sexism. Leondar Wright's book "Is It Racism? Is It Sexism/" discusses the survey that was held, and she discusses the results of the survey, and the implications for our society.Part 2:We talk with Jonathan Feingold, Professor of Law at Boston University about race, as part of the Race Class.#RaceClass Ep. 38 | Why are all

en-us

55:34

Episode 664: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 26 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/26

Part 1:We talk with Alex Lawson, Executive Director of SOCIAL SECURITY WORKS, and a Convener with The STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SECURITY COALITION.We discuss the claims made by Musk that "waste" in the Social Security Administration. Instead, it appears that Musk has looted the Federal government of information about the millions of people who have social security records. Musk wants to monetize data. People in general love social security, and feel ownership, since it has been supported by

en-us

53:54

Episode 663: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 25 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/25

Part 1:We talk with John Nichols, who writes for the Nation magazine.Nichols discusses what Musk is doing to federal employees and how Democrats should IMMEDIATELY respond to each outrage. There is a lot of resistance to Trump and Musk, as shown by people who attend events sponsored by Democrats. These resistors should band together to make their collective voices heard. Among the MAGA cult members, Trump's lies are only viewed as weapons to be wielded to undermine the opposition, not

en-us

56:00

Episode 662: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 24 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/24

This is a panel discussion.The topics:-Texas school vouchers and the costs anticipated-Eliminating DEI is damaging future workers-Stephen MIller's culture war-Musk's smash and grab--Trump's destruction of the post-WW2 order-DOGE as a protection racket-The transnational fascist movement, with the US as part of it-Eroded trust in the institutions of government-decline of expertiseMusic: From David Rovics, “The Richest Man in the World Says So”, 2025

en-us

55:01

Episode 661: Arnie Arnesen February 21 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/21

Part 1:We talk with Joe Jaworski, former mayor of Galveston, TX, lawyer.We discuss Texas' push for school vouchers, and how the governor has touted them, despite their cost, and their effect on the public schools in Texas.We also discuss the lawsuits stemming from the 2021 Freeze in Texas, which are still pending.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry, a former White House counsel to Bill Clinton, and Laura Jedeed, a free-lance journalist who write about the far right in the US.We discuss

en-us

55:35

Episode 660: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 20 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/20

Part 1:We talk with Ben Sprague, VP First National Bank in Bangor Maine, and community supporter and activist.We discuss the likely effects of the housing crisis, especially exacerbated by climate change and its consequent disasters.The 'popular' living places are becoming less attractive due to climate disasters, and the unavailability of home insurance as a result. Disasters affect not only homes, but infrastructure. Rebuilding is problematic, because 40-60% of laborers fear deportation

en-us

56:30

Episode 659: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 19 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/20

Part 1:We talk with Naureen Shah, Deputy Director of Government Affairs, Equality Division, ACLUWe discuss Trump's threat to Sanctuary States and cities: no federal help for disasters or other events. This is coercion by withholding funds voted by Congress.We discuss how ICE wants to round up everyone that they define as criminals. Primary prison companies are beneficiaries of this tactic. No laws.Text "Sanctuary " to 82623 to help.Part 2:We talk with Harold Meyerson, Editor-at-Large at The

en-us

56:39

Episode 658: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 18 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/18

Part 1:We talk with Dr. Conor P. Williams, Senior Fellow at the Century Foundation.We discuss how the Republican party has spent years to eliminate positive feeling about government. We know that the services that government provides are necessary for us all, but we are constantly bombarded with the 'ills and disfunction" of government. We must therefore provide the alternative view: "government is needed, and make our lives easier."Part 2:We talk with David Masciotra, of the Washington

en-us

55:39

Episode 657: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 17 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/17

This is a panel discussion. Our guests are:Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, and Aaron RosenthalThis is panel discussion.-We talk about how no one seems to be very perturbed about the actions of an increasingly authoritarian president-Oligarchy is now manifest in the US-Grift is blatant-School vouchers as a way to shut down the Department of Education-HHS now led by RFK Jr, an anti-vax, anti-science, and anti-prevention activist-The mainstream media essentially ignoring what is happening:

en-us

55:48

Episode 656: Arnie Arnesen February 14 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/14

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

en-us

55:24

Episode 655: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 13 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/13

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

en-us

55:54

Episode 654: Arnie Arnesen Attiude February 12 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/12

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

en-us

56:42

Episode 653: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 11 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/11

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,

en-us

57:59

Episode 652: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 10 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/10

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

en-us

56:23

Episode 651: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 7 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/07

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

en-us

56:30

Episode 650: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 6 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/06

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

en-us

56:39

Episode 649: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 5 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/05

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

en-us

57:19

Episode 648: Arnie Arnesen February 4 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/04

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

en-us

57:12

Episode 647: Arnie Arnesen Attitude Februaty 3 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/02/04

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

en-us

57:23

Episode 646: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 31 2025

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2025/01/31

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

en-us

553 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci