Episode 957: Arnie Arnesen Attitude April 13 2026

This is a panel discussion. Our panelists are: Laura Jedeed, John Martin, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare.We note that there has now been ordered automatic draft registration for men in the US. Recruiting efforts seem to focus on men only, with emphasis on white men.We discuss Mamdani's successes as Mayor of NYC.We discuss the 'ceasefire' in Iran, even though Israel continues its attacks.Iran has instituted a "toll" on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, defacto claiming Hormuz as its territory. Trump has indicated that he wants 1/2 of the 'toll'.The war in Gaza and Lebanon continues, with Israeli attacks on civilian centers and infrastructure.In the US, 2.5 M people, mostly children, have been removed from SNAP benefits. 25 M people are losing health care benefits. The is a result of the BBB.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Masters of War", Bob Dylan 1963