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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 330: Arnie Arnesen Attitude November 2 2023

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

2023/11/02

Part 1:We talk with Prof. and MD Adam Finkel, of the Univ. of Michigan School of Public Health.We discuss the antics of a state senator for Littleton, NH, who objects to anything that might welcome LGBTQ residents. Carrie Genrdreau accuses them of satanism, etc. She is trying to mobilize the community to reject any tolerance. This seems to be part of the far-right agenda.Part 2:We talk with Harold Meyerson, of the American Prospect.We discuss the walkout planned by Pharmacists, though they

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Episode 329: Arnie Arnesen Attitude November 1 2023

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2023/11/01

Part 1:We talk with Prof. Merrick Masters, Director of Labor, and Professor of Business, and Adjunct Prof. of Political Science at Wayne State University.We discuss the history of the UAW, and how it has changed to make it more successful in bargaining with employers today. Shawn Fain, the current leader, has used the work climate to take a more militant approach as the collective bargaining stance. It worked. The UAW has negotiated a very good contract to make up for the years in which

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Episode 328: Arnie Arnesen, Attitude October 31 2023

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2023/10/31

Part 1:We speak with Prof. Jayawickcreme, Wake Forest University.We discuss how character if formed and strengthened by the events in life, and how people respond to those events. How is a moral character formed? How is an intellectual character formed and supported? We need to be honestly truth-seeking.Part 2:We speak with Prof. Charles Russo, University of Dayton.We discuss how Texas has approved the addition of faith-based chaplains (not certified and unlicensed as such) to be counselors

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Episode 328: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 30 2023

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2023/10/30

This is a panel discussionWe discuss the shooting in Maine, which killed 18 people, and injured another 13. Prayer is nothing, because it doesn't do anything, but it allows those who pray to feel that they are fulfilling some kind of obligation.We talk about the new Speaker of the House, a 'calm maniac' and christo-fascist who wants the US to be a 'biblical republic'.The House voiced support for Israel, but is reluctant on Ukraine, a development to be cheered by Putin.Israelis do not want

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Episode 327: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 27 2023

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2023/10/27

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas. We discuss the aftermath of the impeachment of the Texas AG. We also discuss the connection between the AG, the Texas Senate leader, and the Texas governor with Nazi leadership in Texas.The Texas governor continues to push a school voucher plan, even though the voters do not like it.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry, writer and former aide to Bill Clinton. We also talk with Bob Hennelly, columnist and writer about

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Episode 326: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 26 2023

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2023/10/26

Part 1We talk with Peter Mansoor, History Professor at Ohio State University. We discuss the war in Israel, started by Hamas, by its attack on Israeli civilians, which included kidnapping and killing. Israel has responded with rockets and intends a ground war with Hamas. Palestinian civilians are are being killed directly and indirectly by lack of food, water, medical care. The conflict will likely grow more severe. But we discuss if revenge-driven actions will, in the long run, hurt

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Episode 325: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 25 2023

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2023/10/25

Part 1:We speak with Cynthia Alkon, Professor of Law at Texas A&M. We discuss the recent plea deal made by Jenna Ellis, a lawyer for Trump, in the Georgia case. We learn about prosecutorial discretion. We also go into detail about plea deals made by defendants. This will count as a felondy conviction for Jenna Ellis.Part 2:We meet with Laura Belin, of Bleeding Heartland, in Iowa. We discuss Iowa politics, and how these affect national politics. We discuss the various members of the Iowa

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Episode 324: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 24 2023

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2023/10/24

Part 1:We speak with Prof. Michael McQuarrie, director of the Center for Work and Democracy at Arizona State University. We discuss the strike against Kaiser Permanente, which has had a vote, and may be settled. We discuss how nurses and other medical professionals have been treated in the past, and how health care has become an investment for venture capitalists. Kaiser itself is an investor in many other industries, even though they are technically a "non-profit". The strikers have been

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Episode 323: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 23 2023

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2023/10/23

This is a panel discussion, hosted by guest host, Lincoln MitchellPart 1:We focus on the Israeli conflict with Hamas. We discuss Biden's speech about this and how it affects the US. We also look at the expected ground invasion of Gaza by Israel, and its likely effect on the civilian population, now and in future.Part 2:We discuss the speakership race here in the US, and how its results points to the dysfunction in Congress. At present, the Republicans are completely disorganized. But what

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Episode 322: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 20, 2023

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2023/10/20

today we check in with Scott Braddock editor of the Texas Quorum Report, we discuss the failure of the Congress to choose a speaker compared to the shared governance approach in the Texas House and Governor Abbott's continued push for education vouchers. In the second half of the show we are joined by Robert Hennelly, a labor reporter based in NJ and Ryan Cooper, managing editor of the American Prospect, we talked about the housing crisis and its effects on the immigration story effecting

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Episode 321: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 19, 2023

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2023/10/19

Part 1:We talk with Jeet Heer, who writes for The Nation Magazine. We discuss the racism displayed by Vivek Ramaswamy.Part 2:We talk to Harold Meyerson, Editor-at-Large at The American Prospect. We discuss labor unions in the US. Their history has shown a decline in the last 50 years: only 6% of American workers are unionized. However, change is happening. There is high (88%) public approval for unions, especially among younger workers. The Democrats should capitalize on these opinions, and

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Episode 320: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 18, 2023

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2023/10/18

Part 1: Harold MeyersonWe talk with Harold Meyerson, of The American ProspectWe discuss recent elections in Poland, where the more liberal party has turned back the authoritarian party. The liberal party has garnered more votes among young people, and urban people, despite various methods of voter suppression having been implemented. The voter turnout in Poland was 74-84% .This could happen here, in the US. Younger people are more likely to vote for Democrats, Over the last two cycles,

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Episode 319: Arnie Arnesen October 17 2023

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2023/10/17

Part 1:We speak with Walter Shapiro, staff writer, The New Republic. We discuss the meetings of the Republicans in NH, during their 'Primary Summit'. Nikki Haley and DeSantis, along with Chris Christie attended various events in NH, attempting to sway the crowds. Noted: there were almost no lawn signs for any of the candidates. Lackluster performances for all.Part 2:We speak with Prof. Robert Goldman, of the American University College of Law. He discusses the Laws of War: their origins,

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Episode 318: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 16 2023

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2023/10/16

This is a panel discussion.We discuss the events in Israel and Gaza. The actions of Hamas have shocked everyone, and Israel's vow to avenge them is also shocking, because it is likely to prolong the struggle. Netanyahu's goal to remain in power will cause problems for both sides. The risk of genocide is high.In the US, the Republicans cannot effectively respond because they are still struggling with electing a Speaker for the House. They are even divided on how to frame a reaction. DeSantis

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Episode 317: Arnie Arnesen October 13 2023

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2023/10/13

Part 1:We talk with Bill Curry and Robert Hockett about the war in Israel. Putin must be feeling lucky. This is a problem that has been seething for many years: the Palestinians have no autonomy. Neither the Israelis nor Hamas have permitted elections since the 90s. Both sides see the Palestinians as dispensable. Netanyahu has abandoned the principles on which Israel was founded. This is likely to be a protracted war.Part 2:Robert Hockett discuses the problem in the US: the moneyed class

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Episode 316: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 12 2023

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2023/10/12

Part 1:We talk with Henry Gass, correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor about the Supreme Court.SCOTUS has lately been ruling on fewer cases than in the past. What used to be 100+ cases per year has now become 80 or fewer. The current docket is 30 cases. The types of cases are also different. They are more cases of administrative law, and seem to be aimed at government agencies that administer regulations. The Court itself chooses the cases that it will rule on. It appears that the

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Episode 315: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 11 2023

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2023/10/11

Part 1:We talk with John Nichols (The Nation) about problems in the US and the Israel war.In the US, Republicans are fighting each other, trying to outdo each other in their extremes. This is especially true in Texas. The House is still without a Speaker.In Israel, Netanyahu is bend on staying as Prime Minister, despite his failings. The war continues, and more bloodshed on both sides.Part 2:We talk with Lisa Sideris, Professor of Environmental Studies U of Ca, Santa Barbara. We discuss the

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Episode 314: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 10 2023

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2023/10/10

This is an hour-long discussion of the war in Israel. Bill Curry and Arnie discuss the status of the ultra-conservatives in Israel: the exemptions from military service, some taxes, and other citizenship exemptions, while most Israelis participate. The conservatives are also Netanyahu's power base.We discuss the ongoing war, and what its outcomes will be. What is the implication for American politics? How did what Israel did and the US did lead to this? What will be the effect on the

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