Episode 1069: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 17 2026

This is a panel discussion with our guests: Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Jamie Rowen, Bill Scher.The topics:The Texas elections, and effect of Rove's refusal to support Republicans like Bo French.The twilight of the Trump era?The origins of many to today's hated Departments: DHS, ICE, etc.The use of presidential power: can this be opportunities for a Democrat president? "Just do it".AI and the upcoming IPO's . WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report, oldest political newsletter in Texas.We discuss the money being spent in Texas, by all sides to dominate the midterm elections. The collapse of the Latino vote in Texas is troubling Republicans.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Aaron Rosenthal.We discuss the primary elections, and sentiments of voters regarding the exploitation of workers by billionaires. We also discuss the impact of AI.WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with James Baratta, writing fellow at the American Prospect.We discuss how already existing laws should be used to counter the misuse of power by the president, and the use of dangerous technologies by corporations. We also discuss the rogue police who defy state laws and cooperate with ICE.Part 2:We talk with Jared Abbott, writer and research associate at the Center for Working Class Politics.Who is a member of the working class? How do those members relate to liberal elites who do not seem to understand the real struggles of working people? How can Democrats use messaging to communicate their solidarity with the working class? WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with Peter Greene, writer of Forbes Curmudgucation.We discuss how Milton Friedman's libertarian ideas are being used to destroy publish schools. Education treated like a consumer good.Part 2:We talk with Hanna Story Brown, Deputy Research Director on Climate and Governance at the Revolving Door Project.We discuss the concept of 'deliverism'.We also talk about how the EPA has embraced AI development and use, despite the public's discomfort with the technology.  WNHNFM.ORG production

Part 1:We talk with Sharon Lerner, who writes for ProPublica.We discuss how PFAS chemicals were developed in the early 1950sm and how these 'forever' chemicals have become ubiquitous. We also talk about how the manufacturers knew, but did NOT disclose the dangers.Part 2:We talk with David Sirota about election promises, and the problems inherent when the promises are not kept. 'How did we get MAGA?" We talk about the possibilities of power, and how it should be used.  WNHNFM.ORG  production

This is a panel discussion.Part 1:Arnie and our guests Chris Lehmann, Dave Levinthal, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare discuss their reactions to the remembrance of 911.Part 2:The group discusses the coverup of the health effects of 911 by the series of mayors and others in New York.  WNHNFM.ORG production

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss the events of 9-11.We discuss how Trump is attempting to interfere with vote by mail, when, in Texas, most people in rural areas vote by mail. Data Centers are a concern in Texas. The top issues in Texas now are the economy, inflation, and corruption. The estimated cost of school vouchers has doubled, to $2B annually. We also discuss the anti-Muslim prejudice shown by the latest schoolbooks being adopted.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry former state of Conn Controller, governor candidate, and with Robert Hennelly, General Manager of WBAI in NYC.We discuss the events of 9-11, and how WBAI was able to capture the events and transmit in real time. We discuss how the pollution as a result of the fires and buildings' destruction has affected first responders, and the people of NY. The current mayor, Mamdani, has made available the facts around this event, for the first time since 2001. Many people have been affected.  WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1We speak with Gilles Bissonnette, legal director of the ACLU in New Hampshire.We discuss how many police departments are using 287G authorization to cooperate and be 'absorbed' by ICE. This very close cooperation between local police and ICE hurts public safety and endangers local residents. It should be resisted by local communities.Part 2:We talk with Robert G. Boatright, Professor of Political Science at Clark University, and Director of Research at the National Institute of Civil Discourse.We discuss how the terminology during election cycles often includes 'corruption' as something that opponents use against each other. What does this imply? WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "that's how every empire falls, " John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Jaden Edison, Texas Tribune Public Education Reporter.We discuss the anti-Islamic rules now passed for public schools, requiring the teaching of slanted history, emphasizing christian tenets, to the exclusion of other religions. In effect, propaganda is being taught in Texas public schools.Part 2:Ge talk with Sarah Katz, Corliss Collins, and Rachel Gitlevich about the use of AI and how it can be used to present real news and information, rather than only what the owners of news outlets want to present. The describe an AI Sovereign Wealth Fund to accomplish the task of breaking the global monopoly on information that is being held by the billionaires. WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:Our host Jamie Rowen meets with Laura Jedeed, a veteran of Afghanistan, and now an investigative journalist.We discuss how the US is losing the Iran war, despite Hegseth's and Trump's protestations to the contrary. There have been purges in the Pentagon of experienced senior military leaders. We also discuss the deployment of ICE, now quieter, but also more lethally in American cities.Part 2:We talk with Kumble Subaswamy, former Chancellor of UMass Amhherst.We discuss the importance of academic freedom, both in teaching and learning. We also discuss the loss of international students, due to the Trump approach to visas and entry into the US.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Masters of War", Bob Dylan