Episode 881: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 25 2025

This is a special edition for Christmas Day, 2025This program consists of several segments.The first segment introduces us to Prof. Nora Gilbert, who has researched the film "It's a Wonderful Life" as an allegory for human lives today. We interview her about her thoughts.The second segmentThis program celebrates the ideas and ideals in the film, "It's Wonderful Life."At a time when problems persist in Pottersville, George Bailey is considering whether he should have been born, or whether he should commit suicide. This film explores the things that are important in George's life, and what should be important in our lives, no matter the external factors that affect us. These could be financial, environmental, or political. The film can let the viewer see what is possible, when connecting with others in our lives.We hear a reading of the article Prof. Gilbert wrote.The third segment has remarks from other thinkers in this vein.The last segment is a discussion of a Mummers' Play, and how it also reinforces the idea of personal commitment to connect with others to create the changes one wants.  WNHNFM.ORG production