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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 430: Arnie Arnesen Attitude March 25 2024

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2024/03/25

This is a panel discussion.We discuss how the US has become broken up into fiefdoms through the actions of Republicans and fascist influence. States are in effect acting contrary to federal laws and policies.These actions affect health care, voting rights enforcement, immigration, and other public policies.WNHNFM.ORG production

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Episode 429: Arnie Arnesen March 22 2024

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2024/03/22

Part 1:We talk with John Nichols, writer for The Nation.We discuss the profitability of large corporations in the US. They have used their wealth to enrich shareholders and executives, not the workers.The budget at proposed by Biden primarily has two goals: tax the rich, and increase tax revenues from corporations. This would help pay for the social services needed in the US. Comparisons to FDR are made.Part 2: We talk with Rick Newman, former state representative in NH. We also talk with

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Episode 428: Arnie Arnesen Attitude March 21 2024

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2024/03/21

Part 1:We talk with Will Rice, Communications Consultant with Americans for Tax Fairness.We discuss how corporations avoid paying their fair share of the tax burden. The Trump tax cuts even cut their taxes (and those of their rich shareholders) even further. The top 5 executives of large corporations are paid more than the corporation pays pay in taxes, for example. We discuss some of the voidance schemes, including stock buybacks, and gaming the stock market by executives.Part 2:We speak

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Episode 427: Arnie Arnesen Attitude March 20 2024

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2024/03/20

Part 1:We speak with Congressman Ro Khanna (D-Ca).We discuss the Biden and Netanyahu conversations, and what pressures Biden should bring to bear on Netanyahu.Biden has been extremely successful domestically, though voters seem not to be aware. Anxiety still plagues voters, despite improvements. "Biden is building a cathedral, while people struggle day-to-day"Part 2:We speak with Laura Belin, of Bleeding Heartland, and Iowa journalist and chronicler of status.We talk about abortion in Iowa,

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Episode 426: Arnie Arnesen Attitude March 19 2024

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2024/03/19

Part 1:We talk with Paige Oamek, writer based in New York, and Rohan Montgomery, researcher and writer based in New York.We discuss the Kentucky bill ("Safer Kentucky") which gives individuals the right to kill 'campers' on their land. It criminalizes homelessness. At a time when housing is difficult to find and afford, this extreme law is a symptom of the cruelty embodied in the Republican party.Part 2:We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director for Florida Watch and DeSantis

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Episode 425: Arnie Arnesen Attitude March 2024

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2024/03/18

This is a panel discussion.Part 1:We talk with Ryan Melton, Democratic candidate for a House seat from Iowa, Lincoln Mitchell, who teaches at Columbia University, and Stephen Pimpare, who teaches at the Vermont School of Law.What if Trump wins the 2024 election? What are the choices and options for those who do not vote for him? The time to build activist networks is now.Part 2:We discuss the decision by a Georgia judge to allow Fani Willis to prosecute Trump, if the prosecutor she hired is

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Episode 424: Arnie Arnesen Attitude March 15 2024

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2024/03/15

Part 1:We talk with Alex Sammon about New York State's redistricting, and the result. The result was a better outcome for Republicans. Part 2:We talk with Harold Meyerson and Bill Curry.We discuss the ongoing campaigns, especially the strategy of the Democrats: Biden at the picket line, and Kamala Harris at an abortion clinic.We also discuss the strategy of emphasizing the common good: groups what have disparate goals, but banding together to make a larger coalition. Using the coalition to

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Episode 423: Arnie Arnesen Attitude March 14 2024

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2024/03/14

Part 1:We talk with Carol Burris, Executive Director of the Network for Public Education Foundation.We discuss how public education is under attack. The Foundation studies how states support/don't support public education, and ghe governance of public schools.Part 2:We speak with David Dayen, Executive Editor, The American Prospect.We discuss how progressive Democrats can and should be defended during this election cycle. We note that the power and influence (and money) of AIPAC is being

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Episode 422: Arnie Arnesen Attitude March 13 2024

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2024/03/13

Part 1:We talk with Elliot Haspel, a child and family expert.We discuss child care availability, cost, and quality. We discuss the Canadian policy of subsidized child care, and its success so far. Goal is $10/day. This is separate from the Child Benefit already in place in Canada.Part 2:We talk with Andra Watkins, author.We talk about the Project 2025 goals, and what it will mean for Americans. This would impose biblical rule in the US, dismantle the administrative arm of the government,

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Episode 421: Arnie Arnesen Attitude March 12 2024

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2024/03/12

Part 1:We talk with Robert Hockett, who teaches at Cornell Law School.We talk about Biden's economic agenda, and how is it likely to be implemented. Changes to our economy are needed, and they should be revolutionary.Part 2:We talk with Allison Chapman, transgender legislative researcher who writes for Slate.com.We discuss the many anti-LGBTQ laws that have passed, and new ones being proposed across the US. Bathroom bills, and "women's bill of rights" bills aim to marginalize LGBTQ and

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Episode 420: Arnie Arnesen Attitude March 11 2024

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2024/03/11

This is a panel discussion.Part 1:We discuss the SOTU speech. Pres. Biden was forceful and conveyed energy. This should counteract the perception that he is past any real action. He concentrated on the future, rather than the past, and on hope, rather than fear. The Republican response was odd.Part 2:We discussed the statistics of what is actually happening for people in the US, and their perception of the economy. We discuss the differing views of Democrats and Republicans, and what it

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Episode 419: Arnie Arnesen Attitude March 8 2024

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2024/03/08

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report about the Texas primaries. The governor, Abbott, has campaigned heavily in favor of school vouchers, and has campaigned against Republicans who have voted against them. He has lied to voters, and has conflated school vouchers with the border policy. He has received $6M from christian nationalist billionaires to help his campaign. Trump has aided in this effort.Part 2:We talk with Bob Hennelly, writer and reporter who writes

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Episode 418: Arnie Arnesen Attitude March 7 2024

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2024/03/07

Part 1:We talk with Cheryl Clark, medical science journalist, about Medicare Advantage programs and their effect on health and health care. There are many problems with these programs, and unfortunately, many people are trapped within them.Part 2:We speak with Bill Lascher, a journalist who examines funding for news organizations. We look at the relationships between the various business entities and the foundations/charitable organizations that they support, and the effect it has on the

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Episode 417: Arnie Arnesen Attitude March 6 2024

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2024/03/06

Part 1:We talk with Marcia Brown, food and agriculture reporter at Politico.We discuss the summer school lunch program funded by the federal government, and how states (with Republican governors) are not participating. The reasons cited are specious. This will affect students in both cities and in rural areas, though the rural areas will be more affected. The help the government wants to provide is in the form of EBT cards. This will also affect grocery providers and farmers, since it will

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Episode 416: Arnie Arnesen Attitude March 5 2024

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2024/03/05

Part 1:We talk with Alex Sammon, reporter for Slate.com.We discuss the problem with the organization Emily's List, and how it is morphing to support Republicans.We also discuss the issue of how New York State has allowed the increase in Trump-supporting districts, when Democrats dominate politics in New York.Part 2:We talk with Tim Glaza and Hugh Espy, representatives of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement. They have filed with the legislature on behalf of Iowa citizens who object to

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Episode 415: Arnie Arnesen Attitude March 4 2024

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2024/03/04

This is a panel discussion: Rethink the WeekWe discuss the following topics:-Trump scored a delay victory in the SCOTUS ruling regarding his eligibility to be on the ballot. The "immunity" case is still pending.SCOTUS has proven to be contemptuous of the rule of law, and democracy.-We discuss how Mitch McConnell has corrupted SCOTUS by his maneuvering. Democrats are reluctant to "play hardball" to push back. One way would be to 'unpack the court' by removing the criminals from the bench

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Episode 414: Arnie Arnesen Attitude March 1 2024

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2024/03/01

Part 1:We talk with Scott Braddock, the Voice of Texas, Editor of the Quorum Report.We discuss the Texas wildfire, the largest ever in Texas, consuming about 1 Million acres in Texas panhandle.Governor Abbott is at the southern border with Trump. He is pushing school vouchers, and attacking fellow Republicans who do not support them. Texas primary is in progress.So far Abbott has spent $12 B on border issues, despite no real effect.Part 2:We talk with Dave Levinthal, editor of Raw Story and

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Episode 413: Arnie Arnesen February 29 2024

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2024/02/29

Part 1:We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director, Florida Watch and DeSantis Watch.We discuss the relationship of DeSantis with the Florida Legislature. He is not dominating as before his abortive presidential campaign. $180 M was spent in Iowa, only to lose to Trump. Kitchen table issues continue to be dominant among Florida voters. There are other issues that are also important. Measles is rising among Florida's children, and likely to be transmitted to children in other states,

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Episode 412: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 28 2024

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2024/02/28

Part 1:We talk with David Dayen about student loan relief as currently being implemented by the Biden administration. There were many laws passed since the 1960's that provided some relief, but were not implemented. Biden used these methods to provide loan forgiveness to Americans. We talk about the several provisions, and how much ($1.2B) forgiveness has been provided, despite the objections of the Republicans, and despite the Supreme Court not allowing forgiveness in previous

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Episode 411: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 27 2024

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2024/02/27

Part 1:We talk with Art Pronin, a Democratic activist and political organizer in Texas. He recounted an occasion where a meeting was disrupted by individuals who verbally attacked him and others, attempting to stifle a discussion. The lack of respect, the aggressive nature of the attack was chilling.Part 2:We talk with Eli Day, an activist in Michigan, who discussed the upcoming presidential primary in Michigan. We discussed how the "Uncommitted Delegates" are likely to show. In the past,

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