[image: image.png] *opening thoughts:*Veterans Affairs secretary defends mass layoffs in testy exchange with Congress Doug Collins said the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs set a goal of further cutting 15% of its roughly 470,000 workforce to make the agency more efficient. www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/veterans-affairs-secretary-defends-mass-layoffs-testy-exchange-congres-rcna205178 a response from someone with expertise inside the VA Secretary Collins has gone on multiple tv outlets and podcasts and even in front of the Senate Veterans Affairs committee to talk about irrelevant and redundant positions in the VA. One in particular he always cites is that of interior design. This is not a froufrou job picking paint and throw pillows. It’s a term of art within the VA. VA interior designers are very involved in procurement of fixtures from offices to patient rooms. They consult on safety matters and accreditation requirements as dictated by the Joint Commission and other bodies. They plan space to ensure accessibility for those with disabilities. Yes, they look at aesthetics but they have to work with a lot of other offices like facilities to ensure their choices are safe and healthy and don’t endanger the vets or staff. (Example: ventilation). They’re involved in facility design for sustainability and cost management. He’s demeaning positions he doesn’t understand. part one: our Texas segment with Attorney Joe Jaworski Joe Jaworski is a third-generation Texas trial attorney and former Mayor of Galveston, Texas. He has served as a law clerk to the United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit, and he has spent over 30 years in private practice as a trial attorney, mediator, and legal commentator. and can be heard on KPFT in Houston TX Tuesday mornings at 9:30am The Midterms topics: Texas Attorney General Announces Vote Fraud and ‘Harvesting’ Charges A county judge, two City Council members and a former county election administrator are among Ken Paxton’s targets as he elevates his “election integrity” accusations to criminality. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/07/us/politics/texas-vote-fraud.html
Republicans want an anti-abortion statue on display at Texas CapitolIt would be the first new statue to the Texas Capitol grounds since 2018. www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas-take/article/anti-abortion-statue-texas-capitol-20313737.php
Donald Trump has a negative economic approval rating in Texas for the first time, poll finds www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/donald-trump-economy-approval-rating-20311330.php
Ken Paxton Thinks He’s Found the Cause of Our Growing Stupidity: Fluoridated Pokémon Toothpaste. The attorney general alleges Crest and Colgate are “encourag[ing] kids to ingest fluoride toothpaste” with their marketing. It’s the latest in the Texas GOP’s war on nonexistent threats. www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/ken-paxton-vs-toothpaste/ *part two:* *Bill Curry * was a Connecticut state senator, comptroller and two time Democratic nominee for governor who served as Counselor to the President in the Clinton White House. *Dr. Rowen* is an associate professor of Legal Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and the founding director of *UMass’ Center for Justice, Law, and Societies* <www.umass.edu/justice-law/>. Her work focuses on both domestic and international criminal law. topics: Foreigners Are Funneling Millions Into Trump’s Shady Meme Coin Trump’s crypto has become a vessel for staggering foreign corruption
764,000 lost money on Trump meme coins, while 58 profited The president is promoting the coin as a chance to dine with him and tour the White House
New Hampshire just became the first state to establish a crypto reserve
The first boats carrying Chinese goods with 145% tariffs are arriving in LA. Shipments are cut in half. Expect shortages soon <edition.cnn.com/2025/05/06/business/tariffs-price-increases-shortages-ports> CNN
Trump Admin Plans To Shut Down the Energy Star Program <www.engadget.com/big-tech/trump-admin-announces-plans-to-shut-down-the-energy-star-program-184846271.html> Engadget
Is This the End of the Separation of Church and State? The Justices, who have steadily eroded prohibitions on government sponsorship of religious schools, now seem ready to end them entirely.
Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/>
Attitude with Arnie Arnesen,VA, Secretary Doug Collins, interior designers, Texas, Joe Jaworski, AG Ken Paxton, voter integrity, election fraud, anti abortion statue, Donald Trump’s approval under water, Bill Curry, Jamie Rowen, crypto, corruption, Trump, NH, Crypto fund, separation of church and state *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous
Republicans want an anti-abortion statue on display at Texas CapitolIt would be the first new statue to the Texas Capitol grounds since 2018. www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas-take/article/anti-abortion-statue-texas-capitol-20313737.php
Donald Trump has a negative economic approval rating in Texas for the first time, poll finds www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/donald-trump-economy-approval-rating-20311330.php
Ken Paxton Thinks He’s Found the Cause of Our Growing Stupidity: Fluoridated Pokémon Toothpaste. The attorney general alleges Crest and Colgate are “encourag[ing] kids to ingest fluoride toothpaste” with their marketing. It’s the latest in the Texas GOP’s war on nonexistent threats. www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/ken-paxton-vs-toothpaste/ *part two:* *Bill Curry * was a Connecticut state senator, comptroller and two time Democratic nominee for governor who served as Counselor to the President in the Clinton White House. *Dr. Rowen* is an associate professor of Legal Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and the founding director of *UMass’ Center for Justice, Law, and Societies* <www.umass.edu/justice-law/>. Her work focuses on both domestic and international criminal law. topics: Foreigners Are Funneling Millions Into Trump’s Shady Meme Coin Trump’s crypto has become a vessel for staggering foreign corruption
764,000 lost money on Trump meme coins, while 58 profited The president is promoting the coin as a chance to dine with him and tour the White House
New Hampshire just became the first state to establish a crypto reserve
The first boats carrying Chinese goods with 145% tariffs are arriving in LA. Shipments are cut in half. Expect shortages soon <edition.cnn.com/2025/05/06/business/tariffs-price-increases-shortages-ports> CNN
Trump Admin Plans To Shut Down the Energy Star Program <www.engadget.com/big-tech/trump-admin-announces-plans-to-shut-down-the-energy-star-program-184846271.html> Engadget
Is This the End of the Separation of Church and State? The Justices, who have steadily eroded prohibitions on government sponsorship of religious schools, now seem ready to end them entirely.
Listen online at www.wnhnfm.org/live. Listen anytime to the podcast at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238 <www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-with-arnie-arnesen/id1634055179 tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie- <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/> Arnesen-p1711842/ <tunein.com/podcasts/News–Politics-Podcasts/Attitude-with-Arnie-Arnesen-p1711842/>
Attitude with Arnie Arnesen,VA, Secretary Doug Collins, interior designers, Texas, Joe Jaworski, AG Ken Paxton, voter integrity, election fraud, anti abortion statue, Donald Trump’s approval under water, Bill Curry, Jamie Rowen, crypto, corruption, Trump, NH, Crypto fund, separation of church and state *KEEPING THE POT STIRRED SO SCUM DOESN’T RISE TO THE TOP* – Anonymous
