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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 ...

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Episode 490: Arnie Arnesen Attitude June 19 2024

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2024/06/19

Part 1:We talk with Lindsay Owens, Executive Director, Groundworks Collaborative, and author.We discuss how manufacturers and distributors are gouging customers, thus increasing inflation. We talk about the reasons (they get away with it), and how customers perceive this as general inflation, when in fact it is due to greed. Corporate profits are increasing. We also touch on what can be done to stop this behavior.Part 2:We talk with Larry Tye, author and journalist.We discuss his book:

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Episode 489: Arnie Arnesen Attitude June 18 2024

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2024/06/18

Part 1:We talk with John Wigand, Prof. of Architecture and Interior Design, Interim Dean, College of Creative Arts, Miami University.We discuss the trend of converting office and commercial space to living space, to increase the availability of housing. We discuss how this can be done, and how zoning codes would have to change. We also talk about the benefits to be gained: walkability, mixed-use, less pollution due to shorter commuting distances, etc. We also discuss what infrastructure

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Episode 488: Arnie Arnesen Attitude June 17 2024

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2024/06/17

This is a pane discussionPart 1:We discuss Supreme Court and recent rulings. The main ruling has been about mifepristone, and the court's opinion seemed to affirm the FDA's opinion that the drug is safe to use, and can be continued to be used. However, There is a poison pill in this ruling.We also discussed the level of ethics on the Court. Justices are accepting gifts from individuals who have cases before the court.Part 2:The concerted plan by the Republicans are working: they want to

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Episode 487: Arnie Arnesen Attitude June 14 2024

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2024/06/14

art 1:We talk with Mike Doyle, Chair of the Harris County Democrats. We discuss the campaign strategy that they are using: Listening to the voters.We discuss the 5th circuit judge, Kaszcmerick, who has been the 'shopped' judge for right-wing plaintiffs. We review the $6 billion dollars that have been spent by Gov. Abbott in Texas on "border operations", most of it among his friends.Part 2:We talk with Robert Hockett and Bill Curry.We discuss the economic measures that are being studied, and

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Episode 486: Arnie Arnesen Attitude June 13 2024

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2024/06/13

Part 1:We talk with Anthony Flaccavento, farmer and writer, co-founder of the Rural Urban Bridge Initiative (RUBI).We discuss the narratives about rural Americans, and how they differ from those about urban Americans. Our current political and economic systems are rigged by elites and corporate interests. We need to recognize the importance of rural citizens, and see how all parts of the US populace can work together.Part 2:We talk with Kalena Thomhave, a freelance journalist who writes on

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Episode 485: Arnie Arnesen Attitude June 12 2024

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2024/06/12

Part 1:We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director, Florida Watch.New Stories: The "freedom summer" in Florida now has regulations about what colors may be displayed on bridges (only red, white, blue, no rainbows)Attacks on education continue, by redirecting $900M away from public education to corporate schools, for their profit. Teacher pay is lowest in US."Climate change" has been deemed and unacceptable phrase in state documents and laws.Property insurance is a huge problem. Cost

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Episode 484: Arnie Arnesen Attitude June 11 2024

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2024/06/11

Part 1:We talk with Giles Bissonnette, the NH Director of the ACLU. We discuss the recent ruling by the US Court about the “Divisive Concepts” law enacted by the NH legislature. It was ruled as unconstitutional because of its vagueness. This is the first time in the US when such a law was overturned, although many states have created such laws. These have been designed to be ambiguous, although there are penalties. They have created a culture of fear among teachers and others. In this way,

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Episode 483: Arnie Arnesen Attitude June 10 2024

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2024/06/10

This is a panel discussionPart 1:We discuss the latest House hearings about the response to Covid. We discuss the conspiracy theories floated by the Republicans, specifically targeting Dr. Fauci.We mention the UAW strike in California's universities by graduate students.Part 2:We discuss how many people seem disappointed in democracy as a concept. Apparently, they are unaware that this is a process, rather than a accomplishment that is one-time. The rights must be used. We need this to

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Episode 482: Arnie Arnesen Attitude June 7 2024

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2024/06/07

Part 1:We talk with Alex Sammon, reporter for Slate.com.We discuss the Republican platform as articulated by the Texas Republicans.We discuss the Republicans' reaction to the Hunter Biden trial. They are somewhat taken aback, since the issues touch on gun ownership, etc. Contrast between the Biden family's support of Hunter, with the lack of support shown by Trump's family.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Laura Jedeed.We discuss the executive order by Biden restricting entry into the US

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Episode 481: Arnie Arnesen Attitude June 6 2024

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2024/06/06

Part 1:We talk with Nitish Pahwa, Associate write, Business and Technology at Slate.com.We discuss Elon Musk. We review his personal and business history, and sources of his wealth and power. We also discuss how is now using that power.Part 2:We talk with David Faris, Associate Professor of Political Science at Roosevelt University.We discuss how the GOP is spinning Trump's conviction, and how the various scandals of Trump's personal and professional life are playing out. WNHNFM.ORG

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Episode 480: Arnie Arnesen Attitude June 5 2024

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2024/06/05

Part 1:We talk with Professor Emily Berman, of the University of Houston Law Center.We discuss the latest assault on women's rights. Two Texas professors have asked that students who have missed a class due to seeking an abortion be denied graduation or credit for academic work. Doctors and women have sued to overturn the current law in Texas because of its ambiguity. The Texas Supreme Court did not agree: it stands. The ambiguity can be fatal to women.Part 2:We talk with Anne Nelson about

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Episode 479: Arnie Arnesen Attitude June 4 2024

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2024/06/04

Part 1:We talk with Isaac Kamola, Director, Center for Defense of Academic Freedom for AAUP.We discuss the attacks on education at all levels, especially higher education, by the far-right. They are creating a moral panic by lying about what is taught in schools, and how students are absorbing the teachings. This has no reference to reality, or the purpose of education.Part 2:We talk wtih Jeet Heer, National Affairs correspondent for The Nation.We discuss the relationship between the US and

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Episode 478: Arnie Arnesen Attitude June 3 2024

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2024/06/03

This is a panel discussion: Stephen Pimpare, Professor at Vermont Law School and Graduate SchoolAndru Volinsky, attorney in NHLincoln Mitchell, Professor at Columbia UniversityRobert Hennelly, writer and activistPart 1: We talk about Trump's unsuitability for office. His temperament, his incompetence come to mind. Consider that although The US has 4% of the world population, it had 12 % of the deaths attributed to Covid. We also discuss: --- Many many national figures who supported the

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Episode 477: Arnie Arnesen Attitude May 31 2024

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2024/05/31

Part 1:We talk with Joe Jaworski, a Texas lawyer and politician. We discuss the recent primary votes in Texas, where 15 Republicans lost to more far-right Republicans who were supported by Gov. Abbott. The goal for Abbott was to get more state representatives who would support the school vouchers he has been pushing.We also talk about the climate problems: in Texas, several severe storms in the same week knocked out power to millions. Texas is not connected to the national grid, by their

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Episode 476: Arnie Arnesen Attitude May 30 2024

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2024/05/30

Part 1:We speak with Lincoln Mitchell, Ph.D., who teaches at Columbia University.We discuss the recent elections in the country of Georgia. It appears that older voters are more inclined to turn to authoritarianism, possibly because of the history with Russia. Streets have seen demonstrations by the populace against the "Georgian Dream" party, who are social conservatives. Younger voters want to join the EU. However, there are "minority entrepreneurs" who want to profit from disinformation

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Episode 475: Arnie Arnesen Attitude May 29 2024

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2024/05/29

Part 1:Our guest is Anne Nelson, who has written about the Project 2025 initiative from the Republicans. This discussion provides details of parts of the Heritage-sponsored plan.Part 2:Our guest is Laura Belin, of "Bleeding Heartland". Belin describes how Iowa is restricting abortions, curtailing various civil liberties, and controlling what is taught in schools in Iowa. WNHNFM.ORG production

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Episode 474: Arnie Arnesen Attitude May 28 2024

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2024/05/29

This is a group discussionLaura Jedeed attended the Bronx rally for Trump. She reports that there were many people who received his message "the system is rigged" well.We discussed the history of the GI bill, and how it enabled many to attain college degrees, and helped many veterans.We discussed the SC gerrymandering decision, and how it will impact minority voters, and how it prioritizes stages' rights.We discussed the Supreme Court, and its right wing bent. Alito's flag problems

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Episode 473: Arnie Arnesen Attitude May 24 2024

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2024/05/24

Part 1:We talk with Chris Tomlinson, of the Houston Chronicle.We discuss the recent storms in Texas, and the toll: 7 dead, 5 billion in damage, and 1 million people still without power a week later. Many problems, because of lack of building codes that take into account severe weather, the Texas power grid, and the lack of oversight of governing bodies. Republicans are still denying that climate change is real.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Stephen Pimpare about the nation's courts. The

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Episode 472: Arnie Arnesen Attitude May 23 2024

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2024/05/23

Part 1:We talk with Topher McDougal, development economist and Professor at Kroc School of Management, University of San Diego.We discuss the recent push by California to tax guns like alcohol and tobacco. California will impose a 11% sales tax on guns.We also discuss the facts around guns: the US is the biggest supplier of guns to Mexico. Also many Central American migrants are fleeing gun violence. These guns are supplied by U.S. vendors.Part 2:Our guest is Prof. Jonathan Feingold, of

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Episode 471: Arnie Arnesen Attitude May 22 2024

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2024/05/22

Part 1:We talk with Andra Watkins, author.We discuss "Project 2025", the plan as promulgated by the Heritage Foundation, with others, for the future of the US. Specifically, we talk about the section of the document that deals with treatment of pornography. While the original document (900 pages) is a policy document, there appears to also be secret document, one that lays out the tactics. Who will define pornography? How will it be defined?What are the implications?Part 2:We talk with

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