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Attitude with Arnie Arnesen

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Recovering politician Arnie Arnesen's daily public affairs interview show from WNHN Radio in Concord, New Hampshire and the Pacifica Radio Network. Arnie hosts progressive voices from politics, journalism, industry, and academia. She talks electric cars with Barry Woods, she talks Texas with Scott Braddock, she talks Congress with Rho Khanna, she talks gun culture, she talks limericks, she talks campaigns ...

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1097: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 27 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Tamir Sorek, Professor of Middle East History at Penn State University. We discuss the upcoming elections in Israel, and whether Palestinians living in Israel will vote. We discuss the history of voting in Israel, and the history of Palestinian suppression in Israel. Part 2…

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  2. Episode 1096: Arnie ARnesen Attitude October 26 2026

    This is a panel discussion with Arnie and Dave Lehman, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare. The topics : Part 1: -Effect of abortion bans and related homicides of pregnant women, along with the deaths from lack of medical care - Tamaswamy's use of a candidate's mother, who was complicit in the rape...

  3. Episode 1095: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 23 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Perla Treviso, reporter for ProPublica and Texas Tribune Investigative Unit. We discuss the establishment by the administration of the Immunology Institute, at a cost of $4 Billion, with only three workers. We also discuss how Gov. Abbott of Texas repeatedly cites 'border...

  4. Episode 1094: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 22 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Ronald Grigor Suny, historian of Russia and the former Soviet Union, Professor Emeritus, Univ. of Michigan and Univ. of Chicago. "What is Socialism?" We discuss what this means, and how socialism is different from communism and capitalism. Who benefits? Part 2: We talk with...

  5. Episode 1093: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 21 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Michael Tomasky, Editor, The New Republic. We discuss the emptiness of the Republican platform. "Cut Texes" and "Free Market" do not address the real problems that Americans are now facing. We also discuss the persecution of Ilhan Omar, a Trump attempt to smear her and all...

  6. Episode 1092: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 20 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Don Hooper, Vermont education and environmental activist and political figure. We discuss the student protests in France. The students are protesting the lack of infrastructure in schools at all levels that could mitigate the climate change evident in France, where very high...

  7. Episode 1091: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 19 2026

    This is a panel discussion with the following participants: Arnie Arnesen, Bill Curry, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Egberto Willies. The topics: - Musk spending hundreds of millions in Texas senate race - Latin American countries moving to their 'right', but watching Texas - Gas stations in...

  8. Episode 1090: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 16 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Chris Tomlinson, columnist for the Houston Chronicle. We discus the recent intensified attacks on Muslims in Texas by the Governor, Lt. Governor, and AG., all Republicans up for reelection. Bo French, a candidate, has also joined in. Elon Musk is funding Republicans in this...

  9. Episode 1089: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 15 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Brian Porto, Professor Emeritus, Vermont Law and Graduate School. We discuss the histories of Vermont and New Hampshire, since they are adjoining neighbors (twins) with very different government structures and outlooks. How did this come about? Part 2: We talk with Wendell...

  10. Episode 1088: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 14 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Laura Belin, veteran political reporter and blogger who covers Iowa and Iowa politics. We discuss the Iowa elections, and the likelihood that Iowa will vote for more Democratic candidates, and what that might change in Iowa, and nationally. Part 2: We talk with Jason Robey,...

  11. Episode 1087: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 13 2026

    Part 1: We talk withJohn NIchols, Executive Editor of The Nation Magazine. What should the Democrats do after the election, should they win Congress and/or the Senate? Part 2: We talk with Jamie Rowen, Professor of Legal Studies at Mass. Amherst. We discuss the Cornell incident and its...

  12. Episode 1086: Arnie Arneen Attutude October 12 2026

    This is a panel discussion that includes the host Arnie Arnesen and guests: Felipe de la Hoz, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Jamie Rowen. The topics we discussed: - The Nobel prize awarded and Trump's infantile reaction - The Cornell 7 case, and the implications for how boys and girls are…

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  13. Episode 1085: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 9 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Prof. Diana Orces, "Director of Research at the Public Religion Research Institute"? We discuss how the American dream is evaporating for Latinos. This is due to the aggressive tactics of deportation and persecution of Latinos by the administration. Part 2: We talk with Bill...

  14. Episode 1084: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 8 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Catherin Sanderson, Professor at Amherst. We discuss the Cornell gang rape accusations. What kind of groupthink enabled this? Part 2: We talk with Naomi Bethunelis and James Baretta, both writing fellows at the American Prospect. We discuss the problem raised by the building…

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  15. Episode 1083: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 7 2026

    Part 1: We talk with JoelleRollo-Koster, Professor Emirta of Medieval History, University of Rhode Island. We discuss the uprisings of peasants in the past, While most power was concentrated in the upper classes, peasant uprisings have been more frequent and vioelent than most people know. This...

  16. Episode 1082: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 6 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Mel Goodman, a senior fellow at the Center for International Policy and a professor of government at Johns Hopkins University. A former CIA analyst, Goodman is the author ofFailure of Intelligence: The Decline and Fall of the CIAandNational Insecurity: The Cost of American...

  17. Episode 1081: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 3 2026

    This is a panel discussion with the following participants: Arnie Arnesen, David Faris, LIncoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Egbert Willies The topics: - Politicians not perceived positively - Confusion around voter registration - Republicans' willingness to steal the election, they are urged to...

  18. Episode 1080: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 2 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Matt Angle, founder and director of the Lone Star Project. We discuss the ongoing election contests in Texas. Republicans are afraid of their possible losses. Trump is going to Texas to shore up Republican candidates, although not all of them welcome him. The Hispanic vote...

  19. Episode 1079: Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 1 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Peter Elkind, a reporter for ProPublica. We discuss Trump's goal to discourage mail-in voters. Trump has also pressured the USPS to set up screening of voting documents. Part 2: We talk with Austin Frerick, an expert on agricultural and antitrust policy. We discuss the dark...

  20. Episode 1078: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 30 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Mitch Perry, of the Florida Phoenix. We discuss the governor's race in Florida, and various laws that have been passed recently. Part 2: We speak with Alex Sammon, feature writer for Slate.com We discuss how Trump has been speaking about communists. Alex has visited the...

  21. Episode 1077: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 29 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Chris Kromm, Executive Director of the Institute for Southern States. We discuss the effects of Hurricane Helene on North Carolina, and the FEMA response. We discuss what resources were needed, and what resources were actually provided by FEMA. Part 2: We talk with Alex...

  22. Episode 1076: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 28 2026

    This is a panel discussion with our guests: Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Jamie Rowen. Topics: Trump's speech to the UN Rules for the primaries: who makes the rules? Fear in the US? enough? Trump's goal to destroy confidence in election outcomes. The importance of local political action. The...

  23. Episode 1075: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 25 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Scott Braddock, political analyst and Editor of the Texas Quorum Report. We discuss the elections upcoming in Texas. Republican candidates are faring poorly, for Texas. Many Republican voters appear to not anticipate voting due to Trump's unpopularity. Part 2: We talk with…

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  24. Episode 1074: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 24 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Jonathan Feingold as part of the Race Class series. #RaceClass Ep. 71 | Political Polarization is Nonsense Arnie & Jon discuss how mainstream political commentary keeps missing the moment. Just this week, New Hampshire's Libertarian Party posted on X: "We openly support the...

  25. Episode 1073: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 22 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Asma Uddin, Asst. Prof. of Law at Michigan State University. We discuss the administration's anti-Muslim campaign. There are 1.8 B Muslims in the world. This attack on a religion is troubling, and may presage an attack on other religions in future. Is Judaism next? Any…

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  26. Episode 1072: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 23 2026

    Part 1: We talk with John Nichols, Executive Editor, The Nation. We discuss the Paramont Agreement, which gives the Ellisons huge control over news outlets and media. Congress has gone into recess, essentially doing nothing. Part 2: We talk with Jean Reisz, who teaches co-directs the USC Gould...

  27. Episode 1071: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 21 2026

    This is a panel discussion with our guests: Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Jamie Rowen, Bill Scher. The topics: The Texas elections, and effect of Rove's refusal to support Republicans like Bo French. The twilight of the Trump era? The origins of many to today's hated Departments: DHS, ICE,...

  28. Episode 1070: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 18 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report, oldest political newsletter in Texas. We discuss the money being spent in Texas, by all sides to dominate the midterm elections. The collapse of the Latino vote in Texas is troubling Republicans. Part 2: We talk with Bill Curry...

  29. Episode 1069: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 17 2026

    Part 1: We talk with James Baratta, writing fellow at the American Prospect. We discuss how already existing laws should be used to counter the misuse of power by the president, and the use of dangerous technologies by corporations. We also discuss the rogue police who defy state laws and…

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  30. Episode 1068: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 16 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Peter Greene, writer of Forbes Curmudgucation. We discuss how Milton Friedman's libertarian ideas are being used to destroy publish schools. Education treated like a consumer good. Part 2: We talk with Hanna Story Brown, Deputy Research Director on Climate and Governance at…

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  31. Episode 1067: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 15 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Sharon Lerner, who writes for ProPublica. We discuss how PFAS chemicals were developed in the early 1950sm and how these 'forever' chemicals have become ubiquitous. We also talk about how the manufacturers knew, but did NOT disclose the dangers. Part 2: We talk with David...

  32. Episode 1066: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 14 2026

    This is a panel discussion. Part 1: Arnie and our guests Chris Lehmann, Dave Levinthal, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare discuss their reactions to the remembrance of 911. Part 2: The group discusses the coverup of the health effects of 911 by the series of mayors and others in New York....

  33. Episode 1065: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 11 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas. We discuss the events of 9-11. We discuss how Trump is attempting to interfere with vote by mail, when, in Texas, most people in rural areas vote by mail. Data Centers are a concern in Texas. The top issues in Texas…

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  34. Episode 1064: Arnie Arnesen Attitufe September 10 2026

    Part 1 We speak with Gilles Bissonnette, legal director of the ACLU in New Hampshire. We discuss how many police departments are using 287G authorization to cooperate and be 'absorbed' by ICE. This very close cooperation between local police and ICE hurts public safety and endangers local...

  35. Episode 1063: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 9 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Jaden Edison, Texas Tribune Public Education Reporter. We discuss the anti-Islamic rules now passed for public schools, requiring the teaching of slanted history, emphasizing christian tenets, to the exclusion of other religions. In effect, propaganda is being taught in Texas...

  36. Episode 1062: Arnie Arnesen (Guest Host: Jamie Rowen) Attitude September 8 2026

    Part 1: Our host Jamie Rowen meets with Laura Jedeed, a veteran of Afghanistan, and now an investigative journalist. We discuss how the US is losing the Iran war, despite Hegseth's and Trump's protestations to the contrary. There have been purges in the Pentagon of experienced senior military...

  37. Episode 1061: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 7 2026

    his is a panel discussion. Our guests are: Laura Jedeed, Lincoln Mitchell, Egberto Willes. The topics we discuss are: - Vance statements about the 'end times' -Artificial intelligence -demonization of opposition to trumpism -income inequality -what is socialism and how dies it affect the country…

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  38. Episode 1060: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 3 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Ella Siegrist, resercher into the US carceral system, and Harvey Fellow in American Cultural Studies We discuss how the how 'idle' prisons are being used by UCE to hold people that are captured by ICE. Some communities welcome this, since the federal government pays the…

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  39. Episode 1059: Arnie Arnesn Attitude September 3 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Laura Belin, of Bleeding Heartland. We discuss the primary elections in Iowa, and the important issues now in Iowa. We note that Hegseth has visited Iowa, to campaign for the Republican candidate. Part 2: We talk with Paul Glastris, of the Washington Monthly. We discuss…

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  40. Episode 1058: Arnie Arnesen Attitude September 1 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Aneri Pattani, senior correspondent, KFF Health News. We discuss the settlement to resolve opioid suits brought by states. How did states spend the money that the received as a result? We focus on Louisiana. How will states spend the money from any settlement that META pays?...

  41. Episode 1057: Arnie Arnesen Attitude August 31 2026

    This is a panel discussion that includes our guests, Laura Jedeed, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare. The topics: - Trump's blaming Canada for the new tariff negotiations' failure. -The rise of the "middle powers" as a way of excluding the US from world trade. -Trump is intentionally destroying…

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  42. Episode 1056: Arnie Arnesen Attitude August 28 2026

    Part 1: We mourn Dolly Parton. We talk with Egberto Willies, writer, podcaster, engineer, etc. we discuss Texas, and its ban on drag shows, attempted by Ken Paxton. Judge overturns this ruling, and simply says" don't go to them, don't watch them." What are Texas spending priorities? Part 2: We…

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  43. Episode 1055: Arnie Arnesen Attitude August 27 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Michael McNulty, Senior Policy Director, Issue One. We discuss how the Supreme Court has been using the shadow docket to make many rulings, with no justification. The Court is ignoring the Constitution, at the behest of Trump. This is now affecting voting, with Trump's...

  44. Episode 1054: Arnie Arnesen Attitude August 26 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Kim Clark and Mike Sammon. We discuss how hospice care is delivered in the US. 80$ of hospice agencies are for-profit, and owned by private equity firms. There are many rules that these agencies use to maximize their profits. Part 2: We talk with Jeremy Kohler, who writes for...

  45. Episode 1053: Arnie Arnesen Attitude August 25 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Patrik Johnsson, of the Monitor Georgia Bureau staff. We discuss how Trump's 'celebrations' of the 250th anniversary of the US, and the spectacles he has displayed. We also talk about the S. Carolina election, and the candidacy of Darline Graham. Part 2: We talk with Thomas...

  46. Episode 1052: Arnie Arnesen Attitude August 24 2026

    This is a panel discussion with our guests: Ron Abramson, Laura Jedeed, Lincoln Mitchell, Aaron Rosenthal. Topics: - Flock as a continuous surveillance tool, now also abused as a invader of privacy. - AI promotion: is this a bubble, or the hype before the crash? WHO will really profit? -...

  47. Episode 1051: Arnie Arnesen Attitude August 21 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Harvey Kronberg, Publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas. We discuss the problems that Republicans are encountering during this election cycle. Their 'positive' issues are becoming less popular. Data Centers, Transmission lines crossing rural areas, the wall in Big Bend Park,...

  48. Episode 1050: Arnie Arnesen Attitude August 20 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Prof. Sean Freeder, Univ. of North Florida. We discuss the Florida primary. We also discuss the fake polls in Wisconsin. Part 2: We talk with Somil Trivedi, Advocacy Director and Senior Counsel, Court Accountability for the Supreme Court. We the lack of accountability for the...

  49. Episode 1049: Arnie Arnesen Attitude August 19 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Nick Keppler about America's loneliness trap. We discuss how many in the US feel lonely, and look at the main reasons: lack of social opportunities, often due to lack of personal funds, civic groups that allow free participation, and social norms. Part 2: We talk with Jess...

  50. Episode 1048: Arnie Arnesen Attitude August 18 2026

    Part 1: We talk with Jamie Rowen about the administration's deportation policy. We also discuss the service members that have been injured, some catastrophically, in the Iran war, including strikes outside Iran. Veterans Administration facilities are losing funding at the same time. We discuss…

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About this show

Recovering politician Arnie Arnesen's daily public affairs interview show from WNHN Radio in Concord, New Hampshire and the Pacifica Radio Network. Arnie hosts progressive voices from politics, journalism, industry, and academia. She talks electric cars with Barry Woods, she talks Texas with Scott Braddock, she talks Congress with Rho Khanna, she talks gun culture, she talks limericks, she talks campaigns ...

Hosted by

Fred Richards

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Attitude with Arnie Arnesen have?

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen has 100 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 27, 2026.

What is Attitude with Arnie Arnesen about?

Recovering politician Arnie Arnesen's daily public affairs interview show from WNHN Radio in Concord, New Hampshire and the Pacifica Radio Network. Arnie hosts progressive voices from politics, journalism, industry, and academia. She talks electric cars with Barry Woods, she talks Texas with Scott...

How often does Attitude with Arnie Arnesen release new episodes?

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen publishes daily, based on its 100 episodes since June 2026.

Who hosts Attitude with Arnie Arnesen?

Attitude with Arnie Arnesen is created and hosted by Fred Richards.
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