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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 390: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 29 2024

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2024/01/29

This is a panel discussion.We discuss multiple topics:-Differences between men and women voters: are women more adaptable to changes?-Women are increasingly more educated than men, higher college completion rates.-The economy is failing men, because it is a service economy, which is not where many male-oriented jobs are. This causes bitterness and anger in men who may be left out of the work force.Part 2:=Ageism was not a big attractant for the Republicans in NH.-26 Republican governors are

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Episode 389: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 26 2024

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2024/01/26

Part 1:We talk with Scott Braddock, the Editor of the Quorum Report about Texas. The mood is in "general election" mode. Kate Cox has been invited to the State of the Nation by Biden. We talk about the latest winter storm in Texas, and the recognition that fossil fuels will not be enough for future storms. The border is becoming increasingly militarized. Abbot is determined to defy SCOTUS, and the mood is secessionist. The right wingers are referring to "invasion", but refuse to pass any

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Episode 388: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 25 2024

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2024/01/25

Part 1:We talk with Steffen Schmidt, Professor Politics, about the primary election in New Hampshire.We briefly discuss the Fani Willis scandal.We discuss how Haley was prepared: had several advantages in NH: weather, support of Sununu, the Koch network money, 'undeclared' voters could vote in the Republican primary, NH is not evangelical-dominated. However, Trump's campaign was better organized.Part 2:We talk with Professor Jonathan Feingold, of Boston University.This is episode 25 of Race

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Episode 387: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 24 2024

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2024/01/24

Part 1:We talk with Aki Ito about the concept of loyalty between employer and employees. Employers complain that employees are not loyal any longer. But, who is to blame? Employees feel that they have become expendable, and so, no longer feel that they owe loyalty. Employers have became intrusive into their employees' lives, and, again, this causes resentment. We discuss the issues and what can be done.Part 2:We talk with Rick Newman about the NH primary mood. It has been subdued in NH, and

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Episode 386: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 23 2024

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2024/01/23

Part 1:We talk with Lydia Kiesling, who has written about Americans' treatment of children. Child care is a huge issue in the US, with no solution yet in sight. This is in contrast to European nations, that have policies to support families with children. 97% of child gun deaths are in the US. What kinds of policies are needed to turn this tide?Part 2:We speak with John NIchols, writer for The Nation. We discuss the outcome in Iowa, and the effect of DeSantis suspending his campaign. Looks

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Episode 385: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 22 2024

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2024/01/22

This is a panel discussion.We discuss the war in Gaza, and how it is affecting the noncombatants. Hamas wants the people of Gaza to suffer.We discuss the Chevron doctrine, and its likely overturning to give the courts more power, rather than administrations. The expertise on many issues lies in the administration departments, but the courts are seizing that power. This not only undermines the administrative state, but congress, who has created the various regulations. Business and

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Episode 384: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 19 2024

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2024/01/20

Part 1:We speak with Scott Braddock, Editor of The Quorum Report about Texas politics.He cites that 57% of Republicans believe that abortion should be legal.There are no debates in New Hampshire. Trump's court appearances are campaign events for him. However, there are no substantive comments, only the "tone" of the speeches he makes in court. In Texas, there are no real medical exceptions for abortion. Travel restrictions on women are being considered. There has been a large contribution

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Episode 383: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 18 2024

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2024/01/18

Part 1:We talk with Mel Goodman, Professor of Government at Johns Hopkins. We discuss the Israeli-Hamas war, and how it is spreading throughout the Middle East. The US is involved, because we are supplying the Israelis. What problems is the US trying to solve here? How should a cease-fire happen? What should follow the cease-fire? If these problems are not addressed, this becomes a larger, unmanageable long-term problem for the US. Part 2:We talk with Pedro Gerson, who is assistant

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Episode 382: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 17 2024

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2024/01/17

Part 1:We talk with Laura Belin about the Iowa caucuses, and Trump's win. Turnout was low, about 110,000.Weather was very cold, though Trump workers drove people to the caucus sites. DeSantis ran second, and Haley third. Trump's victory due to older voters, less educated. DeSantis and Haley close.We also discussed a recent ruling in an Iowa book ban which was overruled by Judge Loker for "overbroad" language in the bill.Part 2:We talk with Harold Meyerson, Editor of The American Prospect

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Episode 381: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 16 2024

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2024/01/16

Part 1:We talk with Anders Croy, the Communications Director of Florida Watch and DeSantis Watch. We talk about the upcoming Iowa caucus. If DeSantis does not win a respectable part of the electorate in Iowa, after the endorsement of the governor, Kim Reynolds, what is his future in Florida? We discuss teh problems in Florida, due to DeSantis: high property insurance, no medicaid expansion, teachers live in fear of lawsuits for doing their jobs, etc. So far, $17M has been spent on lawsuits

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Episode 380: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 15 2024

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2024/01/15

This is a panel discussion "Rethink the week"topics:We discuss Martin Luther King birthday as holiday.DEI is under attack by the right wing.Trump has proposed a "free online university": We discuss what would be taught, who would likely be the 'teachers', the funding (Pell grant elimination, research grant elimination, etc.). Universities in general are under attack.The Biden administration is not communicating effectively. This feeds into voter apathy, not because they don't care about

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Episode 379: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 12 2024

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2024/01/12

Part 1:We talk with Scott Braddock, editor of the Quorum Report. We discuss the primary campaigns in Texas. Texas politics have become the "retribution" phase. Abbott is trying to punish those who have voted against the school vouchers he is pushing. Paxton is targeting those in the Texas House who voted to impeach him (60% of Republicans). Many paid solicitors are canvassing neighborhoods, supported by Americans for Prosperity, a Koch-supported group.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry, former

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Episode 378: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 11 2024

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2024/01/11

Part 1:We talk with Brandi Kellam, who has written about Christopher Newport University. in Virginia. This was a small commuter school, based in Newport News, VA. The population of the town is 44% Black, and the school reflected this demographic. The surrounding homes were owned and occupied by Black residents. When the school was acquired, by Tribble, a former congressman, it was changed drastically, as has the surrounding town. The town was "black dot" in a sea of white suburbia. Tribble

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Episode 377: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 10 2024

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2024/01/10

Part 1We talk with Carolyn Jones, who works with CalMatters about programs in California schools to teach students how to critically evaluate media: news/internet posts, etc. How can they recognize fake news? How do they sift the truth from the multitude of sources on the Web? In California, students are taught from early grades. Teachers must also be trained in how to approach this kinds of instruction. Students should be taught HOW to think, not WHAT to think.Part 2:We speak with David

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Episode 376: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 9 2024

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2024/01/09

Part 1:We talk with Prof. Ronald Pruessen, of the University of Toronto.We discuss the upcoming presidential election, and how Joe Biden's ego will influence the outcome. Both expected candidates have egos, and are convinced that "they alone" can fix the problems facing the US.Part 2:We talk with Mark Joseph Stern, of Slate.com.We discuss the implications of the SCOTUS decision to review Trump's request regarding the Colorado decision to reject him from the primary ballot there. There are

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Episode 375: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 8 2024

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2024/01/08

This is a panel discussion with multiple topics.-Chris Rufo is gloating about the resignation of Claudine Gay from Harvard's presidency. He interprets this as a victory over DEI efforts in academia and industry.-Biden is planning a campaign drawing contrasts with Trump, hoping to draw attention and bring fear of a Trump presidency to likely voters.-There have been improvements in the economy, though Biden is not getting enough credit for this.-The situation in Europe is problematic as well,

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Episode 374: Arnie Arnesen January 5 2024

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2024/01/05

Part 1:We speak with Scott Braddock, Editor of the Quorum Report.We talk about recent Texas political activities. New immigration laws and regulations are being passed in Texas, aimed at targeting non-white people. The border is militarized, and local police are often involved in harassing 'suspected illegals' .The governor has been pushing school voucher programs with little success.The Republicans are practicing the politics of retribution.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry, writer and

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Episode 373: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 4 2024

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2024/01/04

Part 1:We talk with Peter Greene, an education writer.We discuss the proposals to support religious teaching in public schools. Voucher schools currently may teach religion, and no state controls what is taught. Voucher schools may accept or decline students at their own discretion, with no explanation. Vouchers are taxpayer-funded, and decrease the amount of money to public schools.Part 2:We talk with Charles C. Foster, and immigration attorney in Texas.We discuss some of the history of

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Episode 372: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 3 2024

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2024/01/03

Part 1:We talk with Bill Curry, former aide to Bill Clinton, and two-time candidate for governor of Connecticut.We discuss the perceptions of the economy among voters, and how they differ from the perceptions of economists and policy-makers. What are the concerns of ordinary people?Part 2:We speak with Bradley Onishi, of San Francisco University. We discuss the rise of the christo-fascists in the US, as exemplified by the rise of Micke Johnson, the Speaker. We also learn about the Apostolic

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Episode 371: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 2 2024

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2024/01/02

This is a panel discussion of varied topics, primarily the news of 2023- In terms of climate, 2023, it was the hottest year ever, and the panel agreed, this would likely be followed by a hotter year.- Mike Johnson was unanimously elected Speaker, and is ushering in christian fascist principles- A strange trend of adopting boys under weird circumstances by Johnson and Matt Goetz-Speculation about what liberals should do should Trump win in 2024- The housing crisis in the US. Hedge funds are

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