July 7, 2026

The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen

As heard nationally on the Pacifica Radio Network!

Original Artwork – Janet King

Arnie provides pithy commentary, interviews and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Listen at 94.7 FM Monday thru Friday from 12 pm -1 pm. The show is replayed daily from 7 pm – 8 pm. Outside of Concord, listen using the stream player on this site (Click on “Episode 123” below) her podcast hosting platform Podomatic, or on TuneIn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or many other podcasting platforms.

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  • Part 1:We talk with Katrina Vanden Heuve, National Editor and Publisher, The Nation.We discuss the nomination of the City of Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize.We also discuss the protests against AI data centers, and use of social media. Truth is expensive.Part 2:We talk with Matt Gardner, of the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), a non partisan think tank.We discuss how Musk, through DOGE, has defunded the IRS, thus saving himself billions. The IRS now has fewer employees, and less money to pursue high income tax cheats. Lower income taxpayers are more likely to be audited and pursued, […]
  • This is a pane discussion that includes Felipe De La Hoz, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Egberto Willies.The topics:The roots of Trump and trumpism.The framers of the Constitution. What was their goal and intent? Recall that they were all rich white men.What accountability was actually written into the document?The excommunication of the Pius X group from Catholics.The tole of the media.The Declaration of Independence cites the right of revolution.Is reality up for debate? WNHNFM.ORG  production
  • Part 1: We talk with Matt Angle, principal of Angle Strategies, Inc.. He is a consultant forAmerica Votes. He is the director of theTexas Democratic Trustand founded a PAC, theLone Star Project. We discuss the upcoming senatorial election in Texas, pitting Talarico against Paxton. Part 2: We talk with Bill Curry and Jamie Rowen. Bill Currywas a Connecticut state senator, comptroller and two time Democratic nominee for governor who served as Counselor to the President in the Clinton White House. He has written for Salon, the Daily Beast, the HuffingtonPost and the HartfordCourant and has provided commentary on National Public Radio, MSNBC and many […]
  • Part 1:We talk with John Nichols, Executive Editor, The Nation.We discuss the recent primary elections in Colorado, and across the country, where the sympathies and votes are going to progressives.Part 2:We talk with Jeet Heer, of The Nation magazine.We discuss the Colorado electoral races. We also note that the electorate is eager for change.We also discuss Musk. WNHNFM.ORG  production
  • Part 1:We talk with Kelcie Mosely-Morris, who covers reproductive rights for Stateline.We discuss how the administration has defunded the main efforts to prevent teen pregnancies through HHS. Efforts appear to have been successful, with the number of teen pregnancies down from previous years. The substitution strategy proposed consists of stressing waiting until marriage, and referrals to "crisis pregnancy centers" which are anti-abortion tools.Part 2:We talk with Ira Shapiro, who has co-edited a book which examines the effects of Trump's "big beautiful bill". This extreme legislation is hurting many people, who now realize that they did not vote for this.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: […]
  • Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss the Democratic Convention held in Texas. We talk about the speeches, the audience, and the reception to speeches.We also talk about Texas politics, especially how the Texas Legislature is managed.Part 2:We talk with Amy Littlefield.WE discuss the landscape for women after the Dobbs decision. Many women have died as a result of lack of medical treatment because of the fear of violating vague abortion laws that penalize treatment for complications of pregnancy. Most deaths occurred among poor women and women of color. Many women were already […]
  • This is a panel discussion that covers many topics.- The US Supreme Court is 'making up' laws, and has become itself unlawful.- Harsh immigration rulings to fit the white supremacist vision for the US- Extreme gun-right ruling- The Constitution is inadequate, and should be rewritten. SCOTUS is not following it, and it is being ignored- Disagreements within the Democratic party at a critical point in US historyAIPAC and its undue influence in the US WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Wake up People"
  • Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of The Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss Texas mid-term election primaries, and the campaigns of the Democratic candidates, and the Republican candidates. We also discuss topics that the party meetings were considering.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Harold Meyerson.We discuss what messaging the Democratic Party should be doing in light of the midterm elections coming up. What results should Democrats be delivering to voters? We also discuss Trump's apparent dementia signs.WHNHFM.ORG production
  • Part 1:We talk with Thomas Neuburger, author of numerous articles, and "God's Spies', a novel.We discuss the effects of AI on everyone's lives. we also discuss the role of fiction, and how it affects reality.Part 2:We talk with Clay Wirestone,  Editorial Editor at the Kansas Reflector. We discuss elections in Kansas, changes that the Republicans have proposed to elections to ensure that power stays with Republicans.  WNHNFM.ORG  production
  • Part 1:We talk with Dr.Esteban Santis, Director of Research, Florida Policy Institute.We discuss the proposed, and up for a vote, the Florida property tax proposal, to cut property taxes for property owners. This would remove at least $12B from local government funding. No solution has been offered how to offset this loss to funding for necessary services, such as schools, sanitation, etc. No revenue replacement has been proposed.Part 2:We talk with David Sirota, founder and editor-in-chief o "The Lever".We discuss the vote before the people of California, to tax billionaires in California at the rate of 5% for all assets […]
  • Part 1:We talk with Dillon Amaya, Climate Scientist, Asst Prof. at NC State UniversityWe discuss the predictions being made for this year's El Nino, the cyclical climate event that drives weather globe-wide. We look at the predictions for this year, when El Nino will be super-charged.Part 2:We talk with Amy LIttlefield, who is the abortion access correspondent at The Nation and a freelanceinvestigative reporter who focuses on the intersection of religionand health care. She is the author ofKillers of Roe,a real-life whodunit on the death of abortion rights.We discuss a conference she recently attended, which was sponsored by TP USA. […]
  • This is a panel discussion with many topics:- Disagreement between Meloni of Italy and Trump- Science and medicine denial in military. Vaccines downplayed, and military personnel now getting sick- US military bases in the Middle East have been attacked by Iran, and prove more vulnerable than believed, at what cost?- The consequences of Trump's war failure, and cost to Americans- Going back to what was the state of US before Trump no longer possible, change must be RADICAL WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine
  • Part 1:We talk with Chris Tomlinson, about Texas.We discuss SpaceX and how Elon Musk has combined multiple companies, as a way to use other people's money to enrich himself.Part 2:We talk with Ryan Cooper and Bill Curry.We discuss the reported end to the war with Iran, and what it means for the US.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine
  • Part 1:We talk with Michael Tomasky, Editor, The New Republic.We discuss Billionaires, and the effect this has on the US economy, and the world economy. Money is a direct threat to democracy.Part 2:We talk with Jeet Heer, National affairs correspondent for The Nation.We discuss teh Iran war. We discuss the Israeli role in the war.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine
  • art 1:We talk with John Nichols, Executive Editor, The Nation.We discuss the status of health care in the US. We also talk about the wealth inequality in the US.A topic of great interest is the us of AI, and how it is affecting all our lives.Part 2:We talk with Alan Zibel, Research Director of Public Citizen's Corporate Presidency Project.We discuss Trump's corruption, and how this permeates all levels of government. We also discuss Trump's takeover of "Freedom 250", a stand-in for "America 250," which was set up by Congress to plan for the US 250th anniversary. Trump has turned "Freedom […]
  • Part 1:We talk with Elizabeth Spiers, Digital Media Strategist.We discuss the establishment of "Christian Charter Communities" in the US. These are communities aimed at the far right christians who want to sociopathically hoard their wealth, and live apart from ordinary people..Part 2:We talk with Dylan Gyauch-Lewis, Senior Researcher at the Revolving Door Project.We discuss the "Abundance Network", a group of people who are wealthy, and believe that elitism is a positive force in society. They believe that, even though they inherited wealth, they are better, smarter, and more deserving than anyone else.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "No kings in America"
  • This is a panel discussion.We talk with our panel about the lack of progress toward a true end to the Iran war. Trump is unable to disentangle the US. The actions of the Israelis continue in Gaza and Lebanon, bombings and assassinations of civilians.US credibility in the world is now destroyed, and we are a 'hegemon nation'. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Masters of War", Bob Dylan
  • Part 1:We talk with Joe Pappalardo, reporter in the SW US.We discuss the water crisis in Corpus Christi, Texas, and surrounding areas during drought conditions, and during industrial development there. While industry requires more and more water, less is available to the general population. This has caused some conflicts.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Robert Hockett about the objects and purposes of technological developments, and who benefits. We also discuss how actually pays. WNHNFM.ORG  production
  • Part 1:We talk with Sara Estap, economist writing for the American Progress.We discuss the importance of women's work, and how now employed women outnumber employed men. No investment is being made into women, to the detriment of the ecnonomy.Part 2:We talk with Caroline LIght.We discuss how the 'stand your ground' laws are applied in the US. These laws are apparently not valid for trans people, non-whites, and women. THEY are not considered as having a right to defend themselves. WNHNFM.ORG  production
  • Part 1:We talk with Jeremy Kohler, who writes for ProPublica.We discuss the case of a Duluth, Mn. Old Apostolic church, and the sexual assaults perpetrated by members against children. Within this sect, once a perpetrator has been 'forgiven', no reports are made of this crime, and those who DO report the crime are considered not eligible for heaven.Part 2:We talk with Dana Nuccitelli, an environmental scientist and climate journalist.We discuss the changes in the use of coal and other polluting sources of energy worldwide. These are declining, although not as quickly in the US. Population changes, and the use of […]