Episode 1081: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 3 2026

This is a panel discussion with the following participants: Arnie Arnesen, David Faris, LIncoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Egbert WilliesThe topics:- Politicians not perceived positively- Confusion around voter registration- Republicans' willingness to steal the election, they are urged to 'cheat' by Trump- The problem of the Electoral College- The problematic Senate structure: small states have two senators, though their population does not warrant this much power.- The efforts to keep voters engaged.- The Iran war is lost, though the administration does not want to admit it.- Testosterone testing in the military.- The gutting of the military.- Military Office of Religious Affairs.- Complicity of Congress with the Trump regime.WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

Part 1:We talk with Matt Angle, founder and director of the Lone Star Project.We discuss the ongoing election contests in Texas. Republicans are afraid of their possible losses. Trump is going to Texas to shore up Republican candidates, although not all of them welcome him. The Hispanic vote appears to be lost to Republicans.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Jamie Rowen.We discuss the Jack Smith testimony before the Senate, and how Sen. Schmitt flubbed his part. We also discuss how 20% of the generals are being cut from the military, in a time of war. We also discuss the passion displayed by Hegseth for autonomous weapons.  WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: "Masters of War," Bob Dylan

Part 1:We talk with Peter Elkind, a reporter for ProPublica.We discuss Trump's goal to discourage mail-in voters. Trump has also pressured the USPS to set up screening of voting documents.Part 2:We talk with Austin Frerick, an expert on agricultural and antitrust policy.We discuss the dark side of the "all-American meal"We look at what is in food in the US, and the employees of fast food enterprises. What could counteract this? WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with Mitch Perry, of the Florida Phoenix.We discuss the governor's race in Florida, and various laws that have been passed recently.Part 2:We speak with Alex Sammon, feature writer for Slate.comWe discuss how Trump has been speaking about communists. Alex has visited the headquarters of the Communists in the USA, and describes them in somewhat different ways.  WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with Chris Kromm, Executive Director of the Institute for Southern States.We discuss the effects of Hurricane Helene on North Carolina, and the FEMA response. We discuss what resources were needed, and what resources were actually provided by FEMA.Part 2:We talk with Alex Aronson, Co-founder and director of Court Accountability.We discuss the actions of the Supreme Court, and why the decisions that are being made will have a huge effect on American lives.  WNHNFM.ORG production

This is a panel discussion with our guests: Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Jamie Rowen.Topics:Trump's speech to the UNRules for the primaries: who makes the rules?Fear in the US? enough?Trump's goal to destroy confidence in election outcomes.The importance of local political action.The end timers.WNHNFM.ORG  production 

Part 1:We talk with Scott Braddock, political analyst and Editor of the Texas Quorum Report.We discuss the elections upcoming in Texas. Republican candidates are faring poorly, for Texas. Many Republican voters appear to not anticipate voting due to Trump's unpopularity.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Robert Hennelly. Curry is a two-time candidate for governor of Connecticut, and Hennelly is the Manager of WBAI in NYC.We discuss the Mamdani and Trump meeting. Trump had no meeting with Netanyahu who is also due in NYC. Democratic Socialists are increasing in popularity, because they are delivering for voters. We also discuss the latest scandal around Susan Collins of Maine.WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with Jonathan Feingold as part of the Race Class series.#RaceClass Ep. 71 | Political Polarization is NonsenseArnie & Jon discuss how mainstream political commentary keeps missing the moment. Just this week, New Hampshire's Libertarian Party posted on X: "We openly support the assassination of basically every elected Democrat in New Hampshire." This language is extreme, but it's a direct line from the daily rhetoric coming out of the federal government and rightwing officials around the country. And yet, most pundits continue to cite "political polarization" as the problem we need to solve, not officials who incite violence against their neighbors. We also chat about how racism remains both ends and means for Tech bros and the billionaire class.Jonathan FeingoldProfessor of LawBoston University School of [email protected]|#RaceClass Podcast|researchPart 2:We talk with Robert L. Borosage, progressive writer and activist.We discuss the likelihood that Trump will use nuclear weapons in Iran, since there seems to be no way for him to declare victory and stop the war. Iran is a loss to the US, and Trump never wants to be perceived as a loser. Hegseth's actions at the Pentagon signal a willingness to support this.WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with Asma Uddin, Asst. Prof. of Law at Michigan State University.We discuss the administration's anti-Muslim campaign. There are 1.8 B Muslims in the world. This attack on a religion is troubling, and may presage an attack on other religions in future. Is Judaism next? Any religion that is NOT white christian nationalist?Part 2:We talk with Sasha Abramsky, a writer.We discuss how Trump's administration is a 'runaway train" that is pulling the US into oblivion, with no one to stop it. The tech bros are not interested in putting limits on him, and he appears completely unhinged. No accountability exists for him, it appears.  WNHNFM.ORG  production

Part 1:We talk with John Nichols, Executive Editor, The Nation.We discuss the Paramont Agreement, which gives the Ellisons huge control over news outlets and media. Congress has gone into recess, essentially doing nothing.Part 2:We talk with Jean Reisz, who teaches co-directs the USC Gould School of Law and Immigration Clinic.We discuss TPS status of immigrants, many of whom have lived in the US for many years. This will cause a huge upset in many professions, such as medical support staff, home care staff, etc. Transition to a different immigration status is difficult and mostly impossible. WNHNFM.ORG  production