Episode 944: Arnie Arnesen Attitude March 15 2026

Part 1:We talk with Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein, freelance journalist and book author.We discuss the problem of worker shortage. This 'shortage' can be attributed to the managers, who choose to reduce their operating costs by not hiring enough workers to perform the needed tasks. Consumers' expectations are being managed by corporations to believe that they should perform many self-service tasks versus having an employee help. This can cause dangerous outcomes: wrong prescriptions filled, incorrect instruction on using dangerous devices, no or delayed service in treating injuries or accidents, etc.Part 2:We talk with Prof. Jonathan Feingold of Boston University as part of Race Class.Ep. 59 | You Cant Combat Racism if You Dont Name RacismJon and Arnie discuss the many segregationist and white supremacist dimensions of the Trump administrations war on multiracial democracy. To map the assault on equality and democracy, we engage a recent report from the African American Policy Forum titled: Antiblackness is the Point: Racism, Misogyny, and Donald Trumps Assault on Equal Opportunity. The AAPF report connects todays racial fascism to the 19thRedeemers who employed a combination of racist rhetoric, policy and historical narratives meant to rationalize white male domination and undo the gains of post-Civil War Reconstruction. We also touch upon Toni Morrisions 1995 essay Racism and Fascism, which offers a useful framework for understanding the tactics the Trump regime is employing to dehumanize and brutalize so many communities in the United States. The conversation leads to a pressing question: Why do so many of todays democracy defenders continue to sideline Trumps racism when challenging Trumps policies? If we dont name racism, how can we hope to combat it?Jonathan FeingoldProfessor of LawBoston University School of [email protected]|#RaceClass Podcast|researchWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Masters of War", Bob Dylan, 1963 

Part 1:We talk with Kristian Coates-Ulrichsen, Ph.D., Fellow for Middle East at the Baker Institute.We discuss the effects on the energy markets as a result of the US attacks on Iran. This conflict has spead to the whole Middle East, as as Iran attacks other oil and gas producing countries in the region. The world economy is affected as a whole. Israel wants to extend the war as long as possible in order to tally destroy Iran as a possible aggressor in future. But this is causing irreversible and lasting damage all around. Negotiations do not seem to be feasible, due to the lack of trust.Part 2:We talk with Christina Canterucci, Slate Senior Writer.We discuss the revelations about the actions of Cesar Chavez. Canterucci has interviewed Dolores Huerta, and we discuss the effects on her and on others who were victimized by Chavez.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Pine, 2015

Part 1:We talk with Myke Cole, historian, novelist, essayist.We discuss the implications of immoral actions, especially in times of strife and other upheavals. We discuss the moral injury that occurs to a person who either commits or observes actions that harm others.Part 2:We talk with Bob Lord, Senior Advisor, Tax Policy, to The Patriotic Millionaires.We discuss the proposal now being brought to Congress, The Working Americans Tax Cut Act," which is legislation that would cut income taxes for working people. One part of it proposes to exempt the first $46,000 from any tax, since this is the basic cost of living for a single person with no children. other parts of this proposed change to the tax code would raise some income taxes for persons whose income is above $1M. Overall, for the government, this would be revenue neutral. This proposal has support from the AFLCIO, AFT, and other unions. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Pine, 2015

This is a panel discussion. The participants on the panel are:Ryan Cooper, Laura Jedeed, Aaron Rosenthal.The Topics we covered are:- Tax policy in most states in the US is designed to protect the very rich, at the cost of those at the bottom of the income rates.- Iran is being destroyed, and rebuilding is going to take time and money- Iran currently controls the Strait of Hormuz, with no real power by the US to change the situation. Western allies are reluctant, as a result of previous Trump rhetoric.- Hegseth is invoking Christ as a reason to go to war, using apocalyptic language.- The World Health Organization appears to be preparing to treat radiation exposure, perhaps as a result of nuclear actions.We discuss Platner, who is running in Maine to replace Susan Collins. We discuss his antisemitic sentiments. What does this imply for Democrats who have endorsed him?- What is the role of Israel in this war?WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: "Hey, What's that Sound?" Buffalo Springfield, 2015

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss the upcoming election for US Senator in Texas, and the fact that neither Republican candidate has chosen to withdraw, as directed by Trump. There may be a blue wave in Texas.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Harold Meyerson.We discuss the war in Iran, and the economic consequences for the world. The "American Century" is over, and the US has few friends left. It appears that Trump is not in charge of the war, but is led by Netanyahu.We also discuss the allegations against Cesar Chavez.WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Pine, 2025

Part 1:We talk with Jen Fifield, reporter for ProPublica.We discuss the seizure of copies of Maricopa Co. (AZ) ballots by Republicans, apparently attempting to show that Trump won that county in 2020. We examine the pretexts, and and also examine the history of those ballots. This may be a prelude to 2026 and 2028 election interference by Trump.Part 2:We talk with Mechelle Dickerson, Prof. of Law at the University of Texas.We discuss how the changes made in the period after WWII have created the America middle class. This group is now under assault, and fragile. American workers are constantly in danger of falling off the economic cliff into poverty. They have been conditioned to look "sideways and down" at other workers as the causes of their economic fragility, rather than "up" at the bosses, who are responsible. We discuss possible 'fixes' for the situation that now exists.  WNHNFM.ORG  production Music: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Sasha Abramsky, writer, reporter.We discuss the movement of the US to a christian nationalistic theocracy, led by people who are not Christians, but are using the rhetoric to control their followers. They revel in war atrocities, control aspects of religious lives, and create economic anxiety. Experts in governance have been eliminated, and we are now reaping the results of the politics of idiocy.Part 2:We talk with David Gans, Director of Human Rights, Civil Rights, and Citizenship Programs at the Constitutional Accountability Center.We discuss the attempts by the Republicans to eliminate mail-in voting. Currently, according to the Constitution, the states are the regulators of the vote. These attempts infringe on states' rights. More than 30% of votes in the US in 2020 were mail-in votes. Who will be affected if mail-in voting is gone? WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director for DeSantis Watch in Florida.We discuss the problem of lawmakers in Florida, who have NOT fulfilled their constitutional responsibility to produce a balanced budget for Florida. The top priority now is affordability. We discuss the role of property taxes, insurance premiums and income taxes in Florida.Part 2:We talk with Zachary Levenson, Associate Prof. of Sociology at Florida International University.We discuss how certain topics may no longer be taught due to the 'anti-woke' Act. There are no existing sociology texts that comply with this Florida law, in effect stifling all discussion of social and political issues. Oral directives are being sent to professors about this 'ruling', likely to avoid lawsuits citing freedom of speech issues.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Coming to America", Neil Diamond, 1980

This is a panel discussion.The panelists are: Ryan Cooper, Laura Jedeed, Stephen Pimpare, Jamie RowenThe topics are:-- increasing antisemitism, especially among young men in the US-- Trump consolidating propaganda network by taking over more and more news outlets-- Hegseth's rhetoric-- disruption in the oil price, due to the war, and Iran's determination to NOT give up what is an existential struggle-- The SAVE act will likely be selectively enforced-- attacks on veterans who need mental health services, and the threats to institutionalize them-- Epstein still a topic among Americans WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "It's all right", The Impressions, 1963

Part 1:We talk with Egberto Willies of Texas.We discuss the primary elections just held, and the election of a new Democratic Party Chair in Houston.Part 2:We talk with Bil Curry and Robert Hockett.We discuss the Iran war, and the results in the Middle East. The "video game" war prosecuted by Hegseth is dangerous for the US and the Middle East.Is this a war to restore 'lost empires"? WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how empires fall," John Pine, 2015