Episode 844: Arnie Arnesen Attitude November 4 2025

Part 1:We talk with Susan Rinkunas, contributing editor, The New Republic.We discuss gubernatorial elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and other states. Abortion is part of the choices that voters face. Another very important issue is in California, where the number of congressional seats is crucial.Part 1:We talk wtih Sarah Carr, fellow, New America Reporting Director, Spencer Education Journalism Fellowship, Columbia University.We discuss the way that 'gifted children' are being classified at very early ages, and how this affects their education and future successes or failures.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusit: David Rovics

This is a panel discussionPart 1:We talk with our guests about the government shutdown, and how it constitutes an assault on the welfare of Americans."We are in a post-constitutional nation".We must act. First, recognize what is happening, and disrupt the oppressors.Part 2:"What are the red lines now? "What can the populace do?-Labor movements-denazification of US government-Democrats should shed their timidity-Structural reformWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

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