Episode 1026: Arnie Arnesen Attitude July 17 2026

Part 1:We talk with Lexi Churchill, reporter for ProPublica and Texas Tribune.We discuss the Texas controversy about private school voucher that are being withheld from schools that are sponsored by Muslim organizations.Part 2.We talk with Bill Curry and Harold Meyerson.We discuss the agreement made by Trump and Saudi Arabia to allow them to enrich nuclear materials. We also discuss how the Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund is investing in US companies, particularly in media companies such as Paramount.We also note that the US and Israeli military are now integrated, despite the actions of Israel, which has been accused of war crimes. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine 

Part 1:We talk with John Nichols. Our discussion begins with the relationship of the US and Israel, and how this has affected the war in Iran.The US is now internationally isolated.We also discuss affordability for US residents. This, of course is affected by the war, which has driven the prices of oil to record highs.Part 2:We talk with Mel Goodman.We discuss the mythology of Israeli democracy, which does not provide democracy for half the population, the Palestinians living there.We discuss the role of Hamas, and how Israeli politicians have manipulated the situation to keep themselves in power. Zionism has turned into Israeli colonialism. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls", John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Jonathan Feingold, New Republic staff writer and author of The Great Divergence: Americas Growing Inequality Crisis and What We Can Do About It.We discuss how Trump has been using no-bid contracts to aim money at his supporters. The work is being arranged for 'improvements' to government properties, often shoddy and very expensive.Part 2:We talk with Jonathan Feingold, Prof. of Law at Boston University.Jon & Arnie discuss the rising repression at Texas universities. The Texas state legislature, with help from handpicked rightwing administrators, is systematically undoing the decades of work that led to world class higher education in the state. AtTexas A&M University, administrators are scanning syllabi to purge content about race and gender. AtThe University of Texas at Austin, Jim Davis (President) and William Inboden (Provost) are overruling their own departments to strip tenure from faculty whose work they dislike. At Texas Tech, you're not allowed to use the word "systemic." This isn't the end of the story. Folks on the ground are pushing back to defend their own institutions from unapologetic bigotry and internal sabotage. WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with Somil Trivedi, Advocacy Director and Senior Counsel at Court Accountability.We discuss the US Supreme Court, and how it uses the shadow docket to change laws, with no explanations. Many rulings overturn settled law and precedents, and produce new laws that are counter to what elected representatives have developed.Part 2:We talk with Megan O Matz, who reports on state and local government in Wisconsin.We discuss how public money is being funneled into private schools. This reduces moneys available to public schools. Private schools do not have accountability requirements, despite taking tax money. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls,"  John Prine

This is a panel discussion that includes: Arnie Arnesen, Bill Curry, Dave Levinthal Stephen Pimpare, Egberto Willies.Topics:Failure of MAHA: note the problems in the food that Americans consume, because of reduced checks by regulatory agencies.Trump's rant about voter fraud is itself a fraud, no proof, but intended use is to limit voting.ICE killings.The shadow docket used by the Supreme Court.Eugenics, as envisioned by Stephen MillerRed boxing by candidates' campaigns.The Constitution is now irrelevant, since SCOTUS ignores it.The time for incremental changes has passed. Only drastic changes can save the democracy. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Dancing to the end of love," Leonard Cohen, 2010

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.we discuss the political situation in Texas. The shooting death in Houston has caused much anxiety. Weather in Texas is becoming more intense. Election for Senate is a looming big event.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Ryan Cooper.We discuss the problems of health, since the dismantling of many health agencies, and the strange attitude of RFK jr. around health threats in the US. The screw worm problem will hurt beef ranchers, the measles epidemic continues to grow, and other diseases caused by amoebas and insects continue to become more prevalent and indicate huge public health threats. WNHNFM.ORG production

Part 1:We talk with Brett DeJager, asst. Prof. of Counseling, Rehab, and Human Services at U. of Wisconsin, Stout.We discuss the us of Artificial Intelligence in schools, and how this affects students learning.Part 2:We talk with David Gans, Director, Human and Civil Rights and Citizenship Program at the Constitutional Accountability Center.We discuss the ICE shootings in Maine and Texas. We note that 46.1 % of Houston's population is Latino. The Supreme Court has tacitly approved the persecution of non-whites, thus is complicit in this murder.  WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with Alex Sammon, feature writer for Slate.We discuss the increasing use of surveillance in the lives of US residents. The most interesting aspect now is surveillance of customers, with the presumption of massive "organized retail crime" supposedly being committed. The numbers don't hold up.Part 2:We talk with Mark Sappenfield, writer for the Christian Science Monitor.We discuss the difference in the way that sports are introduced to children, and how sports are used in different countries. The contrast between the approach used in the US vs. the approach used in Norway is glaring. The outcomes in how people react to this is enormous in terms of satisfaction and happiness measured in these two countries. WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with John Nichols, Executive Editor, The Nation.We discuss Lindsey Graham, his life and politics. We also note how his life mirrors the change in the Republican Party.Part 2:We talk with Susan Randolph, Associate Professor Emerita, Economics, U. of ConnecticutWe discuss how US residents are worse off than residents of other nations, though the US is a rich country. We discuss the reasons, and the metrics used to measure "national wealth".  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

This is a panel discussion with the following participants: Adam Finkel, Laura Jedeed, Lincoln Mitchell, Bill ScherThe topics we cover:Shooting by ICE in HoustonPlatner's campaign is stopped due to accusations of rapeSCOTUS missteps, and rulings that contradict the ConstitutionTerm limits for SCOTUS membersAccusations of communism by Trump WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "I'll Stand by You"