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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 892: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 9 2026

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen ·

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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Episode 890: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 7 2026

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2026/01/07

Part 1:We talk with Michael Tomasky, editor, The New Republic.We discuss Trump's work against the Western Alliance (NATO and associated countries). Unfortunately, very few mechanisms exist to check his actions, especially in light of the fealty of the Supreme Court. Polls seem to have no meaning.Part 2:We talk with Erin M. Carr, Asst. Prof. lf Law, Seattle School of Law.We discuss the extensive use of the "shadow docket" of the Supreme Court to make its rulings, favoring Trump. The Court is

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Episode 889: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 6 2026

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2026/01/06

Part 1:We talk with Jan Dutkiewicz, contributing editor at The New Republic, and Asst. Prof. of Political Science at the Pratt Institute.We discuss the promise of newly inaugurated Mayor Mamdani to establish city grocery stores in 'food deserts' in NYC. We discuss this in the context of affordability of all aspects of life in NYC: rents, transportation, health care, child care, and the communities that comprise NYC. Budget issues for families are important.Part 2:We talk with Joyce Frieden,

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Episode 888: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 5 2026

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2026/01/05

Part 1:We talk with Mel Goodman, a national security and intelligence expert, and senior fellow at the Center for International Policy and a professor of government at Johns Hopkins University.We discuss the Trump invasion of Venezuela, and the transfer of the president, Maduro, to US custody. This is part of the "Trump doctrine" of dominating the western hemisphere, apparently. We discuss the role of Rubio, Patel, and Hegseth, apparently, as co-presidents.Part 2:We have a panel discussion

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Episode 887: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 2 2026

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2026/01/02

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss Texas politics, and the issues that will be important in Texas: Gov. Greg Abbott, property taxes, school vouchers implementation, Ted Cruz, Jasmine Crockett, James TAlarico.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Robert Hennelly.We cover the Mamdani inauguration, and the budget problems in New York City. Trump has been using scarcity as a form of social control, and Democrats must change the narrative

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Episode 886: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 1 2026

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2026/01/01

Part 1We talk with Nancy Levine Stearns, a freelance journalist who covers corporate social responsibility. We discuss the complaint filed by Stephen Miller against the NFL for their DEI practice. Miller objects.Part 2We talk with Lincoln Mitchell, Professor at ColumbiaUniversity, who teaches political science. He is also the author of several books. We discuss the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife. We also discuss the seizure by the US of Venezuelan oil cargo ships, under flimsy pretenses

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Episode 885: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 31 2026

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2025/12/31

Part 1:We talk with Naomi Bethune, John Lewis Writing Fellow at The American Prospect.We discuss the problems Black women face with respect to health care, day care, employment, and other factors, such as "food apartheid". How can Black women cope with the "weathering" that toxic stress causes?Part 2:We talk with Timothy Noah, Senior writer for Slate magazine.We discuss Russ Vought, the author of the Project 2025 document. We look at Vought's version of christianity, and how this has

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Episode 884: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 30 2025

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2025/12/30

Part 1:We talk with Prof. Lisa Given, Prof Lisa M. Given, PhD, FASSA, FASIS&TDirector, Social Change Enabling Impact Platform, Research and Innovation Portfolio | RMIT UniversityDirector, Centre for Human-AI Information Environments (CHAI) | STEM CollegeProfessor of Information SciencesSchool of Global, Urban & Social Studies | College of Design and Social ContextSchool of Computing Technologies | STEM Collegein Australia.We discuss the proposal, which is being tried in Australia,

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Episode 883: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December29 2025

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2025/12/29

This is a panel discussion.The panelists are: Bill Curry, Susan Milligan, Stephen Pimpare, Aaron RosenthalThe topics we covered:- Events of 2025, and their effects on individuals and the nation- Climate change is being ignored in the US- Since the government depends on the consent of the governed, perhaps time for the populace to rebel- Venezuela: possible new war waged by the "peace" president?- "The problems is not that there is not enough money to feed the poor, but that there is not

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Episode 882: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 26 2025

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2025/12/26

Our guests this day are:: Egberto Willies, Bill Curry, and Laura JedeedPart 1:We talk with Egberto Willies, activist, podcaster, journalist.We discuss the question that was asked during a congressional hearing: "What does a migrant look like?"Scotus has ruled that the National Guard is not authorized to deploy to Chicago or Illinois, a defeat for Trump. The approval ratings for SCOTUS is lower than ever before, just as Trump's approval ratings are.We discuss the education vouchers in Texas,

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Episode 881: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 25 2025

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2025/12/25

This is a special edition for Christmas Day, 2025This program consists of several segments.The first segment introduces us to Prof. Nora Gilbert, who has researched the film "It's a Wonderful Life" as an allegory for human lives today. We interview her about her thoughts.The second segmentThis program celebrates the ideas and ideals in the film, "It's Wonderful Life."At a time when problems persist in Pottersville, George Bailey is considering whether he should have been born, or whether he

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Episode 880: Arnie Arnesn Attitude December 24 2025

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2025/12/24

Part 1:We talk with Dr. Douglas Teschner, co-author of"Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times".We discuss how we can talk with and attempt to connect with people who have wildly different political opinions from us. How to get over the tribalism that that now pervades in the US.Part 2:We talk with Prof. Jonathan Feingold, of Boston University, School of Law, and co-creator of Race Class.#RaceClass Ep. 51 | Trump Makes Whiteness

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Episode 879: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 23 2025

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2025/12/23

Part 1:We talk with Umair Irfan, VOX correspondent.We discuss home preparedness for climate disaster events. In particular, we discuss how home buyers should approach buying homes that will be affected by climate activity. Zillow no longer provides this information about its listings. Other real estate companies may, and potential buyers should be aware of possible losses due to climate events. Homeowners insurance companies may choose not to write policies, or pay out in the event of a

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Episode 878: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 22 2025

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2025/12/22

Our guests are: Lincoln MitchellJamie RowenDavid LevinthalStephen PimpareThis is a panel discussionThe topics:-What should be included in any 'recovery' from Trump's tenure-The Democratic Party performed an assessment of their performance, but did not publicize the result.- Many congressional races are scheduled.Part 2:-Recent murders: Australia, The Reiners, Brown University- Anti-Semitism- Epstein files- Lack of progress on health care fundingWNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics

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Episode 877: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 19 2025

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2025/12/19

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report.We discuss Texas, which will likely have a pivotal year. School vouchers, the declining state budget, rise in communicable diseases due to lack of immunization, deteriorating infrastructure, and changes to property taxes, will all have effects.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and with Robert Hennelly.We discuss what is happening in Congress. Discharge petitions that the Speaker did not want have gone forward: The Epstein

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Episode 876: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 18 2025

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2025/12/18

Part 1:We talk with Kenny Torella, senior reporter for Vox.We discuss how meat animals are raised and processed in the US, and in the increasing use of antibiotics as a prophylactic in animal husbandry. This contributes to antibiotic resistance when used to actually treat disease.Part 2:We talk with Peter Greene, a educator and writer about education.We discuss how the use of vouchers acts as a sorting mechanism to divide students by race and income, and the effect on education in

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Episode 875: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 17 2025

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2025/12/17

Part 1:We talk with Nancy Levine Stearns, a freelance journalist who covers corporate social responsibility.We discuss the complaint filed by Stephen Miller against the NFL for their DEI practice. Miller objects.Part 2:We talk with Lincoln Mitchell, Professor at Columbia University, who teaches political science. He is also the author of several books.We discuss the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife.We also discuss the seizure by the US of Venezuelan oil cargo ships, under flimsy pretenses

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Episode 874: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 16 2025

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2025/12/16

Part 1:We talk with Kalena Thomhave, a freelance journalist.We discuss the status of health aides and other health care workers, whom the administration is reclassifying as "companions", as a way of not including them in the minimum wage system, and deprofessionalizing their work. What implications are there for individuals? Part 2:We talk with Nora Gilbert, Professor of Literary and Film Studies, and Distinguished Teaching Professor, University of North Texas.We discuss the messages in the

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Episode 873: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 15 2025

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2025/12/15

This is a panel discussion in two parts.Part 1:- We note the 25th anniversary of Bush v. Gore, and discuss the circumstances.- What is the relevance of the US Constitution, since it appears that it is being ignored by the administration, with the collusion of the Supreme Court. Perhaps the reality is that the document was really designed to protect the wealthy, land-owning class (white, male)Part 2:- We discuss the farmer 'bailout', which will help mostly large agribusiness.-Scott Bessent,

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