Episode 845: Arnie Arnesen November 5 2025

Part 1:We talk with William King who wrote for the Houston Chronicle from 2005 to 2015, authoring a biweekly column and serving on the editorial board. King has also written two books, including Unapologetically Moderate: My Search for the Rational Center in American Politics (Bright Sky Press, 2014).He is a regular contributor to Real Clear Politics and publishes his own blog atwww.BillKingBlog.com.We discuss the voters in Texas, and what the likely political leanings will be in upcoming elections, particularly Hispanic voters, who are a large segment of the voting bloc in Texas.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Prof. Jamie Rowen about the recent elections in NYC and other parts of the country. Democrats beat Republicans almost everywhere except Texas. But Democrats outperformed Republicans in almost all cases.  WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Ryan Cooper, managing editor for The American Prospect.We discuss the New York City mayoral election. We also discuss other elections around the country, including NJ, Iowa, and Georgia.Part 2:We talk with Katheryn Houghton, Montana correspondent. She covers health policy and politics, access to treatment, and the business of health care in that state. What the effect of SNAP funds withholding by the administration? WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Adam Finkel,Clinical Professor of Environmental Health Sciences(Adjunct) at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.We discuss Medicare Advantage programs, whose profits have risen 60-90% due to their participation in the Medicare programs. They do not provide the benefits that they claim, and often deny service to the participants.Part 2:We talk with Sophia A. McClennen, professor of International Affairs and Comparative Literature at Penn State University.We discuss how Trump's campaigns and his actions have created a cognitive collapse in Americans' minds. Why are many people unable to distinguish truth from lies? What methods have been used? WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

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