Episode 839: Arnie Arnesen October 28 2025

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, Publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss upcoming elections in Texas, and who is likely to do well in the Senate Race.We also talk about Texans' dissatisfaction with the governor's actions regarding sending the Texas National Guard to other states.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Harold Meyerson.We discuss the upcoming mayoral elections in NYC, and what the likely outcome would mean the two major parties. We also talk about the destruction of the east wing of the White House, and what it represents.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Shelley Inglis, who is a Senior Visiting Scholar at Rutgers University.We discuss her list of effective actions that voters can take beyond protesting to change government policies.Part 2:We talk with Jonathan Feingold, law professor at Boston University. This is part of the ongoing Race Class.n this episode, Jon shares why he traveled to Washington, D.C. for a teach-in at the Smithsonian with fellow scholars, artists, activists, podcasters and others. The teach-in was a collaboration of two historical podcasts, This Day and The Memory Palace, and drew inspiration from the teach-ins that academics organized in the 1960s to deepen and support anti-war movements. We also explore how the Trump regimes assault on the Smithsonian follows a fascist playbook that requires constructing a mythic past " that, in the American context, requires erasing the racial violence and terror that defines America past and present. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Shelley Inglis, Senior FVisting Scholar at Center for Study of Genocide and Human Rights, at Rutgers University.We discuss what tactics should be used by people who want to support pro-democracy actions and movements. There is a list of 10 kinds of actions that anyone can choose to participate in.Part 2:We talk with John Nichols, writer and executive editor ofThe Nation.We discuss Mamdani's candidacy for NYC mayor, and his main ideas: safety and affordability, and how these are resonating with voters. In addition, we talk about how Republicans are reacting to him.  WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director for Florida Watch.We discuss the issues in Florida which are affecting residents: the government shutdown, property taxes, insurance issues, and many others.Part 2:We talk with Ceridwen Cherry, legal director for VoteRiders, an organization that helps citizens to vote.VoteRiders help to educate citizens about voting, and helps them to access voting places. VoteRiders.org provides information and also has a helpline 866-432-8683, WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

This is a panel discussion.The panel consists of "Felipe De La Hoz,LIncoln MitchellStephen PimpareEgeberto Willies We discuss the state of the US government, as the lockdown continues.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of The Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss Gov. Abbott's response to No Kings demonstrators in Texas. We also discuss how Texas has committed 20% of the Texas budget to property tax relief, though the Texas economy is slowing due to the Trump policies. We also discuss the US Senate race in Texas.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Laura Jedeed. We discuss how the imagery of Trump's rallies mirror Nazi rallies, and how the administration attempts to depict dissent as treason.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Liv Torres, International Secretary of in the Norwegian Conference of Trade Unions.We discuss how the labor movement has affected movements to improve democracy and rights around the world. We also discuss what makes a labor movement strong and effective.Part 2:We talk with Neal H. Hutchins, University Research Professor, University of Kentucky.We discuss the rights of faculty speech in the context of the Constitution, and how those rights differ depending on whether the university/college is a state institution or a private institution.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Stephen Pimpare.We discuss the demolition of the east wing of the White House. This embodies the systematic destruction of the state itself. What will come after this?Part 2:We talk with Harold Meyerson.We discuss how Executive Orders are the way in which Trump has seized more and more power over the US government. How will a successor use this power?We discuss the dramatic rise in racism in the US.We also discuss Trump capitalism.  WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Timothy Noah, staff writer for the New Republic.We discuss the Trump family corruption, and its many aspects.Part 2:We talk with Jonathan Alter, contributing editor, Washington Monthly.We talk about the idea of National Service as a way of creating and fostering a better sense of national and personal identity. Americorps, and other services like it work to improve the country and create communities and connections.  WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: David Rovics

This is a panel DiscussionPart 1:We discuss many topics:The $40 B being sent to ArgentinaThe NYC mayoral debateGeneral questions for the Democrats regarding their political and policy vision: as it is affected b generational factors.Crypto currencyTroops in Washington DC and other cities, as a way of prompting incidents to let Trump use an excuse to use them against civilian Americans.Part 2:The administrations framing No Kings as a violent and traitorous activity.Judges as political actors.The "owners" class, and how it controls the country.Predictions of mass unemployment in the US.Employment and racism in the US.The Posse Comitatus Act.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics