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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 910: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 4 2026

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2026/02/04

Part 1:We talk with Doug Bock Clark, reporter for ProPublica.We discuss the recent 'raid' of Georgia's election materials pertaining to the 2000 elections. The raid was headed by Tulsi Gabbard, who has no legal right to participate in local domestic matters. There are many issues raised: 'nationalized' elections, process, etc.Part 2:Ned Rosnicoff, writer, researcher and urban policy Consultant, and Fellow at Roosevelt Institute.We discuss the concept of YIMBY ('yes in my back yard'), to

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Episode 909: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 3 2026

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2026/02/03

Part 1:We talk with John Nichols, Executive Editor of The Nation Magazine. We discuss some local and state elections in the country, including a county in Texas. We discuss the events in Minneapolis, and how people there are resisting Trump and ICE. In addition what the people are doing to help their neighbors. The Nation has nominated the people of Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize.Part 2:We talk with Peter Greene, who writes about education in the United States. We discuss the push to

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Episode 908: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 2 2026

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2026/02/02

This is a panel discussion with Arnie, Lincoln, and Stephen.The topics covered:Arrest in Minneapolis of news reporters.There have been at least 12 shootings by ICE personnel and at least 2300 illegal detentions. There have been renditions to 3rd countries. There are more than 100 ignored court orders.Congressional representatives have been threatened.Part 2:We discuss the involvement of Tulsi Gabbard in the seizure of voting records in Georgia's 2020 election. Gabbard is not authorized by

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Episode 907: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 30 2026

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2026/01/30

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss the emphasis that Texas Republican politicians, particularly the governor, are using "sharia law" as a bogeyman in Texas in schools, political campaigns, etc.Rural hospitals are closing in Texas, leaving many people in the rural areas without effective access to health care.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Chris Lehmann, Bureau Chief of The Nation Magazine.We discuss the reaction of the murder of

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Episode 906: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 29 2026

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2026/01/29

Part 1:We talk with Sophia A. McClennen, Professor of International Affairs and Comparative Literature at Penn State University.We discuss how we all should respond to the lies and propaganda that colors what he hear and see in the news and through social media posts that pretend to be news. Debunking is not enough, telling the truth should be swift and emphatic. Should be depend on the 'normal' institutions to protect us? What if those institutions (Congress, SCOTUS, law enforcement

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Episode 905: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 28 2026

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2026/01/28

Part 1:We talk with Kathryn Jones, Investigative Editor at IN TTHESE TIMES.We discuss the way that education is being hijacked. They are as "clever and deceitful as serpents" This is done at the local, school board level . Right-wing activists come from outside the systems that they attack. An example is Lancaster, PA, as documented in the articlehttps://inthesetimes.com/article/anti-lgbtq-policies-taking-root-in-local-school-districts-trans-gay-right-wingPart 2:We talk with Evan Madery,

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Episode 904: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 27 2026

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2026/01/27

Part 1:We talk with Steve Paikin, Canadian journalist, broadcaster, and talk show host.We discuss what is the future for Canada, after the Canadian Prime Minister's speech at Davos. We are not friends any more, and the new reality is that Canada will likely sever many ties to the US. Canada will be spending more on its defense.Part 2:We talk with Eric Lob, Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations, Florida International University.We discuss the Iranian

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Episode 903: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 26 2026

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2026/01/26

This is a panel discussion, and includes Ryan Cooper, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare.The topics:Trump as a symptom of the deterioration of US political system.Prime Minister Carney's speech, and how it has revealed the reality of the "new order"What should the new world be?Part 2:Stephen Miller's ethnic cleansing project masquerading as security.The 'abolish ICE' movementElections in 2026 not guaranteed.Strategies for voters: do not vote alone, do not give up preemptively, do no

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Episode 902: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 23 2026

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2026/01/23

Part 1:We talk with Nic Garcia, Regions Editor for the Texas Tribune.We discuss the shift among Hispanic voters in Texas, particularly in southern Texas. Republicans have been courting this demographic heavily.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Jamie Rowen.We discuss Carney's speech at Davos. The 'old order' no longer applies, a new order of national interaction must now be developed. The US is no longer a reliable ally to western Europe, and new relationships must be strengthened.

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Episode 901: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 22 2026

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2026/01/22

Part 1:We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director of Florida Watch and De Santis Watch.We discuss the affordability crisis in Florida, and the promises being made by outgoing governor DeSantis to eliminate property taxes. No substitute for that revenue source is being mentioned, which likely mean cutbacks in services and school budgets. The main contributors to the affordability problems are homeowners insurance costs, and no effective regulation of insurance in Florida, and the

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Episode 900: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 21 2026

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2026/01/21

Part 1:We talk with Timothy Noah, staff writer for The New Republic.We discuss how 'moderation' can be a vice, because it allows leaders to defer decisions, or avoid decisions that are important to people. Specifically, we focus on the lack of calls to prosecute Jonathon Ross, who killed Renee Good in Minneapolis.Part 2:We talk with Nicholas Hoover Wilson, Professor of Sociology at Stony Brook University and Institute for Advanced Computational Science affiliate.We discuss the concept of

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Episode 899: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 20 2026

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2026/01/20

Part 1:We talk with Michael Tomasky, Editor of the New Republic.We discuss the lack of response of corporate leaders in Minnesota to the killing of Renee Good by Jonathon Ross, an ICE agent. We also cover other topics: relations with Canada, Trump's latest threats to Greenland and Denmark, how ICE personnel are recruited, and how to resist ICE.Part 2:We talk with Laura Jedeed, journalist who focuses on the right wing in the US. We discuss her experience with being recruited and hired by

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Episode 898: Arnie Arnesen Attitude Monday January 19...

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2026/01/19

This is a panel discussion withArnie Arnesen, Felipe De La Hoz, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Jamie RowenPart 1:We discuss the continuing problem of Trump's insistence that Greenland is his for the taking because of his "psychological need", despite the US already having access to Greenland for security purposes. NATO members are sending some troops to Greenland. What ae China and Russia's goals here, and how is Trump serving them? Hegseth has purged many senior military staffers

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Episode 897: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 16 2026

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2026/01/16

Part 1:We talk with Josephine Lee, staff writer at the Texas Observer.We discuss the implementation of school vouchers in Texas. Funding for private schools is unevenly distributed: some religious schools are funded, while others are not. While the governor had promised vouchers availability for rural schools, the majority of voucher payments are going to urban schools. Other problems have become evident.We also touch on the Democratic primary for the US Senate. Talarico and Crockett are

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Episode 896: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 15 2026

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2026/01/15

Part 1:We talk with Dr. Valerie L. Meyers, organizational psychologist, University of Michigan.We discuss how we can tame the 'moral menace' which is the core of capitalism. We discuss the principles of moral duty, and how we should treat other human beings in a neighborly fashion.Part 2:We talk with Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani, Deputy Editor for breaking news at The New Republic.We discuss the ongoing turmoil in Iran, and the Iranian government's response: killing protestors, and the isolation

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Episode 895: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 14 2026

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2026/01/14

Part 1:We talk with Jasper Craven, freelance journalist who reports on military and veterans.We discuss with him the push by Steve Cohen, a hedgefund manager, to privatize functions now being provided by the Veterans Administration. Specifically, he wants to take over the provision of psychiatric services, and be paid by the VA to do so. We discuss the tactics Cohen has used in the past to attempt this, and what is happening now.Part 2:We talk with Aaron Rosenthal, Research Director at

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Episode 894: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 13 2026

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2026/01/13

Part 1:We talk with Ryan Cooper, senior editor of The American Prospect.We discuss Trump's threats against Greenland, and thus NATO. The Europeans are drawing up plans for actions in Greenland, which has a nuclear defense installation. We also discuss Trump's attempt to bribe Greenlanders with services and things they already have, as part of the Denmark social net.We also discuss what is going on in Minnesota and ICE actions. The administration is citing "qualified immunity" for ICE,

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Episode 893: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 12 2026

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2026/01/12

This is a pane discussion, dealing with many issues currently in play.The panelists are: LIncoln MitchellStephen PimpareAaron RosenthalJamie RowenIssues and topics:- Renee Good's death in Minnesota-The character assassination of Renee Good: -charges of domestic terrorism, intent to harm, etc.-Murder by ICE agent while he videoed the interactions, including the shooting= Trump's morality-ICE is not law enforcement, no training, no guardrails-FBI takeover of investigation, excluding local law

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Episode 892: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 9 2026

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2026/01/09

Part 1:We talk with Ottavia Spaggiari, Endowd Chair in Journalism, Florida A&M University.We discuss the Texas Boarding Homes system, used by many as a substitute for nursing homes. These facilities do not have any regulation, and no medical staff, and are subject to abuse.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Ryan Cooper.We discuss the killing by ICE of Renee Green in Minnesota. We also discuss the piracy by the administration aimed at Venezuela. WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David

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Episode 891: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 8 2026

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2026/01/08

Part 1:We talk with Farshid Vahedifard, of Tufts University.We discuss the aging infrastructure in the US, and how this makes the country vulnerable to climate change and its consequences.Part 2:We talk with Nora Gilbert, Prof. of Literature and Film Studies at the Univ. of North Texas.We discuss gaslighting, and how it is used in the political sphere to make people believe something that they know not to be true, despite seeing the truth with their own eyes. We used the film "Gaslight" as

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