Attitude with Arnie Arnesen

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We talk with Catherin Sanderson, Professor at Amherst.
We discuss the Cornell gang rape accusations. What kind of groupthink enabled this?
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We talk with Naomi Bethunelis and James Baretta, both writing fellows at the American Prospect.
We discuss the problem raised by the building a large data center in the "black belt" of Alabama. Who is involved? Who is hurt? Who benefits?

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We talk with JoelleRollo-Koster, Professor Emirta of Medieval History, University of Rhode Island. We discuss the uprisings of peasants in the past, While most power was concentrated in the upper classes, peasant uprisings have been more frequent and vioelent than most people know. This should serve as an example of what today's underclasses could do, when they are abused.
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We talk with Joe Zagorski, author of "Power of Cash."
We discuss how gambling has become such widespread, mostly because it is 'frictionless'. That is, no actual cash is exchanged. Easy access to virtual...

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 We talk with Mel Goodman, a senior fellow at the Center for International Policy and a professor of government at Johns Hopkins University. A former CIA analyst, Goodman is the author ofFailure of Intelligence: The Decline and Fall of the CIAandNational Insecurity: The Cost of American Militarism. andA Whistleblower at the CIA.
 We discuss the imperialism of the US, driven by Trump and his cronies.
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 We talk with Amy Littlefield, isThe Nations abortion access correspondent and a journalist who focuses on reproductive rights, healthcare, and religion. Her latest book isKillers of Roe: My Inve...

This is a panel discussion with the following participants: Arnie Arnesen, David Faris, LIncoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Egbert Willies
The 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...

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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.
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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...

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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.
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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? 

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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.
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We speak with Alex Sammon, feature writer for Slate.com
We 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.  

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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.
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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.  

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This is a panel discussion with our guests: Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Jamie Rowen.
Topics:
Trump's speech to the UN
Rules 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.

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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.
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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...

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We talk with Jonathan Feingold as part of the Race Class series.
#RaceClass Ep. 71 | Political Polarization is Nonsense

Arnie & 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...

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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?
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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...

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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.
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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...

This is a panel discussion with our guests: Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Jamie Rowen, Bill Scher.
The topics:
The Texas elections, and effect of Rove's refusal to support Republicans like Bo French.
The twilight of the Trump era?
The origins of many to today's hated Departments: DHS, ICE, etc.
The use of presidential power: can this be opportunities for a Democrat president? "Just do it".
AI and the upcoming IPO's . 

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Music: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

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We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report, oldest political newsletter in Texas.
We discuss the money being spent in Texas, by all sides to dominate the midterm elections. The collapse of the Latino vote in Texas is troubling Republicans.
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We talk with Bill Curry and Aaron Rosenthal.
We discuss the primary elections, and sentiments of voters regarding the exploitation of workers by billionaires. We also discuss the impact of AI.

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We talk with James Baratta, writing fellow at the American Prospect.
We discuss how already existing laws should be used to counter the misuse of power by the president, and the use of dangerous technologies by corporations. We also discuss the rogue police who defy state laws and cooperate with ICE.
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We talk with Jared Abbott, writer and research associate at the Center for Working Class Politics.
Who is a member of the working class? How do those members relate to liberal elites who do not seem to understand the real struggles...

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We talk with Peter Greene, writer of Forbes Curmudgucation.
We discuss how Milton Friedman's libertarian ideas are being used to destroy publish schools. Education treated like a consumer good.
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We talk with Hanna Story Brown, Deputy Research Director on Climate and Governance at the Revolving Door Project.
We discuss the concept of 'deliverism'.
We also talk about how the EPA has embraced AI development and use, despite the public's discomfort with the technology.  

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We talk with Sharon Lerner, who writes for ProPublica.
We discuss how PFAS chemicals were developed in the early 1950sm and how these 'forever' chemicals have become ubiquitous. We also talk about how the manufacturers knew, but did NOT disclose the dangers.
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We talk with David Sirota about election promises, and the problems inherent when the promises are not kept. 'How did we get MAGA?" We talk about the possibilities of power, and how it should be used.  

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Arnie and our guests Chris Lehmann, Dave Levinthal, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare discuss their reactions to the remembrance of 911.
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The group discusses the coverup of the health effects of 911 by the series of mayors and others in New York.  

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We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.
We discuss the events of 9-11.
We discuss how Trump is attempting to interfere with vote by mail, when, in Texas, most people in rural areas vote by mail. Data Centers are a concern in Texas. The top issues in Texas now are the economy, inflation, and corruption. The estimated cost of school vouchers has doubled, to $2B annually. We also discuss the anti-Muslim prejudice shown by the latest schoolbooks being adopted.
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We talk with Bill Curry former state of...

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We speak with Gilles Bissonnette, legal director of the ACLU in New Hampshire.
We discuss how many police departments are using 287G authorization to cooperate and be 'absorbed' by ICE. This very close cooperation between local police and ICE hurts public safety and endangers local residents. It should be resisted by local communities.
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We talk with Robert G. Boatright, Professor of Political Science at Clark University, and Director of Research at the National Institute of Civil Discourse.
We discuss how the terminology during election cycles often includes 'corruption' as something that opponents...

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We talk with Jaden Edison, Texas Tribune Public Education Reporter.
We discuss the anti-Islamic rules now passed for public schools, requiring the teaching of slanted history, emphasizing christian tenets, to the exclusion of other religions. In effect, propaganda is being taught in Texas public schools.
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Ge talk with Sarah Katz, Corliss Collins, and Rachel Gitlevich about the use of AI and how it can be used to present real news and information, rather than only what the owners of news outlets want to present. The describe an AI Sovereign Wealth Fund to accomplish...

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Our host Jamie Rowen meets with Laura Jedeed, a veteran of Afghanistan, and now an investigative journalist.
We discuss how the US is losing the Iran war, despite Hegseth's and Trump's protestations to the contrary. There have been purges in the Pentagon of experienced senior military leaders. We also discuss the deployment of ICE, now quieter, but also more lethally in American cities.
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We talk with Kumble Subaswamy, former Chancellor of UMass Amhherst.
We discuss the importance of academic freedom, both in teaching and learning. We also discuss the loss of international...

his is a panel discussion. Our guests are: Laura Jedeed, Lincoln Mitchell, Egberto Willes.
The topics we discuss are:
- Vance statements about the 'end times'
-Artificial intelligence
-demonization of opposition to trumpism
-income inequality
-what is socialism and how dies it affect the country as a whole
-'gettable' votes
-the problems associated with federalism
-what should be the immediate consequences of Democratic victories in the election of 2026 

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We talk with Ella Siegrist, resercher into the US carceral system, and Harvey Fellow in American Cultural Studies
We discuss how the how 'idle' prisons are being used by UCE to hold people that are captured by ICE. Some communities welcome this, since the federal government pays the 'rent' for these prisons, and some jobs are created in those communities. however there appears to be no oversight in mostly rural areas.
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We talk with Jayash Paudel, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Oklahoma.
We discuss one of the big changes in farming...

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 We talk with Laura Belin, of Bleeding Heartland.
 We discuss the primary elections in Iowa, and the important issues now in Iowa. We note that Hegseth has visited Iowa, to campaign for the Republican candidate.
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 We talk with Paul Glastris, of the Washington Monthly.
 We discuss college choices being made by students and their parents. Many factors are threatening smaller colleges and universities. One large factor is the loss of international students.  

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We talk with Aneri Pattani, senior correspondent, KFF Health News.
We discuss the settlement to resolve opioid suits brought by states. How did states spend the money that the received as a result? We focus on Louisiana. How will states spend the money from any settlement that META pays?
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We talk with Caroline LIght, Harvard senior lecturer.
We discuss 'stand-your-ground' laws, and the effect of and enforcement of such laws. Application of enforcement varies by race, class, and gender, stemming from the original goals of these laws. In addition, such laws have...

This is a panel discussion that includes our guests, Laura Jedeed, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare.
The topics:
- Trump's blaming Canada for the new tariff negotiations' failure.
-The rise of the "middle powers" as a way of excluding the US from world trade.
-Trump is intentionally destroying the US and its institutions.
-The tariff refunds not benefiting consumers, only corporations.
-Tariffs as an upward distribution of wealth.
-Danger of the US no longer having the reserve currency.
-Trump's assault on mail-in voting.

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We mourn Dolly Parton. 
We talk with Egberto Willies, writer, podcaster, engineer, etc.
we discuss Texas, and its ban on drag shows, attempted by Ken Paxton. Judge overturns this ruling, and simply says" don't go to them, don't watch them." What are Texas spending priorities?
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We talk with Jamie Rowen and Ryan Cooper about how Trump has declared war on Americans. Red states are being obliterated through his policies. He is profiting personally, and his cronies are also in the 'public trough". Unlawful actions by ICE members are being protected by red s...

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We talk with Michael McNulty, Senior Policy Director, Issue One.
We discuss how the Supreme Court has been using the shadow docket to make many rulings, with no justification. The Court is ignoring the Constitution, at the behest of Trump. This is now affecting voting, with Trump's executive orders that seek to restrict voting, or to change outcomes.

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Ep. 68 | Fool Me Twice, Shame on the ABA Council

We talk with Jonathan Feingold, professor of Law at Boston University. We discuss how Trump's administration is bullying law organizations.<...

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We talk with Kim Clark and Mike Sammon.
We discuss how hospice care is delivered in the US. 80$ of hospice agencies are for-profit, and owned by private equity firms. There are many rules that these agencies use to maximize their profits.
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We talk with Jeremy Kohler, who writes for ProPublica.
We discuss the various strategies Republicans are using to prevent the will of voters to create legislation that will serve voters who support ballot measures. 

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Music: "I will always love you,"  Dolly Parton

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We talk with Patrik Johnsson, of the Monitor Georgia Bureau staff.
We discuss how Trump's 'celebrations' of the 250th anniversary of the US, and the spectacles he has displayed. We also talk about the S. Carolina election, and the candidacy of Darline Graham.
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We talk with Thomas Neuberger about the climate crisis. This has already caused many thousand excess deaths worldwide. This will continue at an accelerating rate, because there is no concerted effort to mitigate this: fossil fuels are still being used everywhere. We talk about some methods that might help, but...

This is a panel discussion with our guests: Ron Abramson, Laura Jedeed, Lincoln Mitchell, Aaron Rosenthal.
Topics:
- Flock as a continuous surveillance tool, now also abused as a invader of privacy.
- AI promotion: is this a bubble, or the hype before the crash? WHO will really profit?
- Immigration; treatment of those arrested/kidnapped is turning this into Republican death panels
- What is happening with tariff refunds? Some companies are receiving them, but consumers not benefiting
- Data Centers: pushback from neighbors: who is benefiting? Who is...

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We talk with Harvey Kronberg, Publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.
We discuss the problems that Republicans are encountering during this election cycle. Their 'positive' issues are becoming less popular. Data Centers, Transmission lines crossing rural areas, the wall in Big Bend Park, etc. are now tilting against the Republicans, even though Texas is still a red stronghold. However Inahosa, the Democratic governor candidate is strong.
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We talk with Bill Curry and Stephen Pimpare.
We discuss the US government debt now at 40T dollars. The debt service alone is 1.5T dollars...

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We talk with Prof. Sean Freeder, Univ. of North Florida.
We discuss the Florida primary. We also discuss the fake polls in Wisconsin.
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We talk with Somil Trivedi, Advocacy Director and Senior Counsel, Court Accountability for the Supreme Court.
We the lack of accountability for the current Supreme Court. How can this be rectified? 

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We talk with Nick Keppler about America's loneliness trap. We discuss how many in the US feel lonely, and look at the main reasons: lack of social opportunities, often due to lack of personal funds, civic groups that allow free participation, and social norms.
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We talk with Jess Coburn, who write for ProPublica.
We discuss how a factory built by General Dynamics, at at cost of more than 500 Million dollars, produced NOTHING, and this, in the light of the Defense Department's request for a budget for more than a TRILLION dollars. There has...

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We talk with Jamie Rowen about the administration's deportation policy. We also discuss the service members that have been injured, some catastrophically, in the Iran war, including strikes outside Iran. Veterans Administration facilities are losing funding at the same time.
We discuss the right to repair, which is a problem for the armed services. If they cannot repair equipment in the field, safety and effectiveness concerns arise.
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We talk with Sharon Lerner about the foreign aid money already budgeted by Congress, which must be spent. The administration is funneling those funds to causes...

This is a panel discussion that includes the following guests: Adam Finkel, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Jamie Rowen
The topics we cover:
- The status of the aircraft carrier crew of the ABRAHAM LINCOLN in the Middle East.
- The right to repair equipment is also a problem for the armed services, just as it it for farmers, and others
- The general attack on competence in this administration
- The administration's view that people are expendable
- The assault on education
- The climate crisis
-Tokens for AI use
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We talk with David Giscom about "The Myth of Red Texas".
We discuss Texas history, especially the history of Texas progressives. It is time to acknowledge the populist movements in Texas. "Why is it that those who work least get the most, and those who work most get the least." It is time to disprove the 'California Hypotheses', which blames California liberals for ill in Texas.
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We talk with Bill Curry and Aaron Rosenthal.
We discuss the recent primaries in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Candidate quality proved important in both states. Labels alone...

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We talk with Cyrus Farivar about prediction markets.
We explore how prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi work. We discuss how these kinds of markets ae monetizing the outcomes of natural disasters, and may create perverse incentives.
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We talk with James Baratta about the planned merger of the Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railroad systems. This would be the largest rail merger ever, and create a coast-to-coast monopoly in the US. We discuss the effect on price of shipped goods, the rail employees, and on the economy overall.  

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