Episode 901: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 22 2026

Part 1:We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director of Florida Watch and De Santis Watch.We discuss the affordability crisis in Florida, and the promises being made by outgoing governor DeSantis to eliminate property taxes. No substitute for that revenue source is being mentioned, which likely mean cutbacks in services and school budgets. The main contributors to the affordability problems are homeowners insurance costs, and no effective regulation of insurance in Florida, and the likelihood of natural disasters forcing the issue for homeowners. Energy costs, health care, food, other costs continue to rise.Part 2:We talk with Harold Meyerson, Editor at Large at The American Prospect.We discuss the problems of workers in the U.S. Worker compensation is the lowest since 1947. Costs have risen, causing the affordability crisis in the US. Home buyers are priced out of the market, and the median age of first time home buyers has risen to 40. Real wages are shrinking, while costs rise.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: John Prine, "That's how Every Empire Falls" 2015