Episode 907: Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 30 2026

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss the emphasis that Texas Republican politicians, particularly the governor, are using "sharia law" as a bogeyman in Texas in schools, political campaigns, etc.Rural hospitals are closing in Texas, leaving many people in the rural areas without effective access to health care.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Chris Lehmann, Bureau Chief of The Nation Magazine.We discuss the reaction of the murder of Pretti in Minneapolis. The 2nd Amendment discussion has triggered even some of the Maga people.Walz's mild response to Trump has raised some criticism, in light of the public response to Trump in Minneapolis. 50% of Americans approve of shutting down the government is a good way to stop ICE,  WNHNFM.ORG productionMusic: Malvina Reynolds "The Emporer Has No Clothes On"