Episode 978: Arnie Arnesen Attitude May 12 2026

Part 1:We talk with Michael Tomasky, Editor, The New Republic.We discuss the number of millionaires and billionaires in the US and their influence on government and the laws that are created to benefit them. We also discuss how the Supreme Court has misinterpreted the Constitution, and abrogated laws that the Congress has passed.Part 2:We talk with Chris Lehmann, D.C. Bureau Chief, The Nation Magazine.We discuss Trump's behavior, which can be characterized as a "mob boss". There is an avalanche of corruption, including his children and his associates, profiting from government moneys. Crypto currency, a know vehicle for concealment of funds, seems to be the main or important factor. What can be done to end this?  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls, " John Prine