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This is a repeat of a previous broadcast. Part 1: We talk with Eileen Applebaum, of Temple University, and others, about health care in the US. She focuses on the structural determinants of health and longevity due to the social policies in the US. Part 2: We talk with Elizabeth Rosenthal, of KFF Health. We discuss why many "nonprofit" hospitals ar…
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This is a repeat of a previously aired show. Part 1: Our Guest is Karin Vasby Anderson., Professor of Communication Studies at Colorado State University. We discuss how Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump have taken on the role of "strict father" and how are turning into the "creepy uncle". Part 2: We talk with Sophy Bjork-James, Assistant Professor of…
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Part 1: We talk with Mel Goodman the indictment by the ICC of Netanyahu as a war criminal. We also discussed the reasons for the indictment. Part 2: We talk with Molly Reddin of Pr:oPublica. We discuss how Project 2025 is being implemented,. In addition, We discuss how Trump is planning to use impoundment as a way of assuming the power of the purse…
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Part 1: We talk with Ken Makin, writer and podcster from Augusta, Ga. We discuss what the role of Howard University should be, now that dreams of an alumna as president have been dashed. Makin discusses the effect on Black Americans, and how they should fight to realize a Third Reconstruction. This victory for Trump is a victory to continue racism,…
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Part 1 The discussion was first, a short discussion about the election, and what it means for the American government. Voters do not seem to trust the government to do anything positive in their lives. Part of that is that they don't know about all the positive things for which the government (local, state, national) is responsible. "The government…
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Part 1: We talk with Cassandra Jaramillo, reporter at ProPublica. We discuss the effect of the Texas abortion ban, which is phrased deliberately vaguely when exceptions are mentioned. This deliberate vagueness has prevented women from being able to cite the "exceptions to the ban", and has pressured doctors and other health care workers to do nothi…
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Part 1: We talk with Lindsay Fenlock, a Senior Researcher at the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), based in NM, Geneva, and Washington, D.C. We discuss the practice of "blue-lining" which prevents people living in poor housing from obtaining homeowners' insurance. For many people, this means that they cannot buy a home, because ban…
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Part 1: We talk to Don Leonard about the economy, and how it affects working people. We examine how the CPI is calculated. We also discuss the living wage required by Americans. Part 2: We talk with Gautam Jan, Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University. What can Trump do, and what can't he do about the climate crisis. Trump's "energy dream tea…
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Part 1: We talk with Phil Galewitz, senior correspondent for KFF Health News. We discuss the problem of the inaccessibility of health care, even if people are 'covered' through a government plan. Specifically, we talk about residents of Vermont, many of whom are unable to get get health care because there are not enough providers, and the state reg…
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This is a panel discussion. The participants are: Stephen Pimpare is Professor of Public Policy at Vermont Law and Graduate School. He is the author of four books, including "A Peoples History of Poverty' and, most recently, 'Politics for Social Workers: A Practical Guide to Effecting Change' Susan Milligan is a political writer and former White Ho…
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Part 1: We talk with Ryan Cooper, the Managing Editor of The American Prospect. We discuss the election and how Texan Latinos voted. We talk about the contributions that migrants make to the Texas and US economies. Part 2: We talk with Bill Curry and Jeff Sharlet. Curry is a former WH aide to Bill Clinton, and Sharlet is a professor at Dartmouth Co…
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Part 1: We talk with Matthew Cooper, Executive Editor-Digital at the Washington Monthly We discuss with Matthew the change in NJ's demographics, and how that affected voting patterns. We look forward to the election of a new governor in NJ as a result of the demographic shift. Part 2: We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director at Florida Wat…
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Part 1: We talk with Art Jipson, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Dayton. We discuss the "new apostolic reformation" (NAR), which is part of a charismatic pentecostal movement to remake society by using their interpretation of the bible. We discuss some aspects of this in detail, and how political power is used to advance their…
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This is a panel discussion. Our guests discuss the recent election and what this implies for the US in the next four years, and also what is likely to happen in the next generation. The topic ranges over many issues. WNHNFM.ORG production Music: David Rovics, "Time to Act", for Will Von Sproson
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Part 1: Anne Nelson Part 2: Andy Kroll Anne Nelson is the author of Shadow Network: Money, Media, and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right. Nelson is the recipient of the Livingston Award for journalism and a Guggenheim Fellowship for historical research. Anne Nelson is an author and lecturer in the fields of international affairs, media and human r…
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Part 1: We talk with Derek Kelly, Chief of Staff of the Harris County TX Democratic Party about the results in Texas. We consider the effects on schools in Texas, and the likely effects on the economy of Texas, which depends heavily on the contributions of immigrants, Part 2: We talk with Bill Curry, former aide in Bill Clinton's White House, and t…
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Part 1: We talk with Laura Belin, publisher, editor, and reporter for Bleeding Hearland, in Iowa. We discuss the election results in Iowa, and how the polling prior to the election was flawed. We also discuss the effects of the election that will ensue. Part 2: We talk with Carlos Castaneda, Professor at American University in Washington, D.C., and…
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Part 1: We talk with David Dayen, Executive Editor of the American Prospect. We discuss the whole government approach used by the Biden administration to solve problems identified by citizens that seem small, but indicate a breakdown between "silos" of regulations and responsibilities between government agencies and departments. One of the solution…
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Part 1: We talk with Prof. Karrin Vasby Anderson, Professor of Communication Studies at Colorado State University. We discuss the language used by Tucker Carlson, which indicates that he and Trump see themselves as part of the "daddy party", and prefer the "strict father" role, which allows them to punish and discipline. This punishment is aimed at…
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This is a panel discussion. Our discussants are: Stephen Pimpare, Professor, Vermont School of Law and Graduate Studies, Lincoln Mitchell, who teaches at Columbia University, Ron Abramson, who is an immigration lawyer, and Amy Littlefield, The Nation's abortion access correspondent and a journalist who focuses on reproductive rights, healthcare, an…
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Part 1: We talk with Chris Tomlinson, who writes for the Houston Chronicle. We discuss the importance of character in elections. We do thin is the context of using Ted Cruz as an example of someone who has displayed his character, or lack of it, during his political life. Part 2: We speak with Bill Curry, former aide to Bill Clinton and two-time ca…
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Part 1: We talk with Professor Kyle Dell, President of Vote Smart, which provides free, unbiased, in-depth information about current officials, candidates, issues. We discuss the mission of Vote Smart, how it was founded. We discuss how the organization aims to support democracy by educating voters. Part 2: We talk with John NIchols, national affai…
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Part 1: We talk with Molly Redden, who writes for ProPublica. We discuss Russell Vought, and architect of Project 2025 and part of the Center for Renewing America. He is a christian nationalist, and hopes to change the US to conform to his beliefs. He wants liberals to be "traumatically affected" by the next hoped=for administration of Trump's "pos…
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Part 1: We talk with Francesca D'Annunzio, who is a Roy W. Howard Investigative Reporting Fellow at the Texas Observer. We discuss the importance of undocumented people to the economy of Texas. Why are business leaders so silent on on such an important issue? 40-50% of workers in many sectors are undocumented in Texas. What would be the cost of dep…
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This is a panel discussion. The topics: -Young men as a voting demographic in this election -Climate devastation -The militia groups fighting with FEMA workers Democrats should take credit for their work and accomplishments on behalf of the American people -Harassment of Democratic voters WNHNFM.ORG production Music: David Rovics, "Time to Act", fo…
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Part 1: We talk with Michel Hardy, of the Texas Monthly. We discuss how Gov. Abbott is not in the mold of previous Texas governors, and rather, a trump creature, right wing in the extreme. Texas runs on undocumented immigrants' labor, but its Republican politicians rail against them. Part 2: We talk with Robert Hockett and Bill Curry. We discuss ho…
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Part 1: We talk with Michael Tomasky, editor of The New Republic. We discuss the levels of cheating associated with the Republicans during elections. Apparently, Trump has outsourced a lot of his campaign to billionaires, who want to continue the flow of money to themselves. The media seems fascinated with Trump voters, as opposed to ordinary peopl…
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Part 1: We talk with Mel Goodman, Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy and Professor of Government at Johns Hopkins University, former CIA Analyst. We discuss Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon. What are Israel's goals? What are Netanyahu's goals? How are those goals compatible with the US goals for the Middle East? How can the US…
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Part 1: We talk with Lexi Churchill and Vianna Davila, researchers for ProPublica-Texas Tribune Investigative Initiative. The researchers examined the recent voter purges in Texas, led by Gov. Abbot and Ken Paxton. They found that despite announcements by the governor that he removed I million ineligible voters, implying that they were illegal alie…
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This is a panel discussion. Topics covered include: -The anticipation of trouble around the election. Trump will declare victory, and attempt a more lasting coup than last time (2020). -Each state treats elections differently, and there are many dangers ahead as a result. -Voters are exhausted -SCOTUS will not be safe harbor. Part 2: -The death of …
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Part 1: We talk with Jeremy Wallace, of the Houston Chronicle. We discuss Gov. Abbott's decision to NOT grant clemency to Robertson, who was scheduled to be executed for a "shaken baby" death. "Shaken baby" is under scrutiny by researchers, and may not even be a cause. Contrast the clemency granted by Abbott for the murder of an unarmed protestor e…
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Part 1: We talk with Jeremy Schwartz, investigative reporter for ProPublica-Texas. We discuss the career of Judge O'Hare of Tarrant County, Texas. O'Hare, as County Judge, is powerful, and has a great deal of influence in many spheres. He is supported by Farris Wilkes and Tim Dunn, oil billionaires, fundamentalist christians. who are reshaping the …
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Part 1: We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director for Florida Watch and DeSantis Watch. We discuss the problems homeowners are facing to pay homeowners insurance premiums, which have skyrocketed in Florida. There has been a 125% increase in the last five years, and 41% in since last year. Many homeowners, if they can, avoid paying for this …
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Part 1: We talk with Paul Glastris, Editor in Chief, Washington Monthly. We discuss how colleges/universities are ranked. We also talk about how students distributed among the "exclusive" schools and state-sponsored schools. Part 2: We talk with John Nichols, writer for The The Nation. We discuss the strategy Harris is using to connect with voters.…
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This is a panel discussion. Topics: -Flood risks in Iowa: The government is buying homes as high risk and removing them. -Voter rolls are being purged. -Defunding public schools is taking place in rural areas. -Elected representatives are not reflecting desires of voters. WNHNFM.ORG production Music: David Rovics: "Time to Act," Song for Will Van S…
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Part 1: We talk with Derek Kelly, Chief of Staff, Harris County Democratic Party. We discuss the change in demographics in the cities in Texas, and how this will affect Texas elections. Part 2: We talk with Bill Curry who was a Connecticut state senator, comptroller and two time Democratic nominee for governor who served as Counselor to the Preside…
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Part 1: We talk with Daniel Coahan, Professor in Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rice University. We discuss the differences between Harris and Trump on environmental issues. Part 2: We talk with John Austin, Senior Fellow at the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College. We discuss the rise in fascism in the US and all over the…
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Part 1: We speak with Dean Preston, Member of San Francisco Board of Supervisors. We discuss how a lot of money is being used to shift San Francisco to the right politically. Many very rich people want to make SF a tech libertarian state with no thought to the people who already live there. They want to eliminate many institutions of direct democra…
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Lincoln Mitchell is guest host. Part 1: We talk with Jerry Goldfeder, an election Lawyer about the upcoming general election. We all sense a mood of optimism and dread, where we hope to be rid of Trump, and dread that he may win. There is concern about recent court rulings that curtail voting rights and procedures. These serve to depress the votes …
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This is a panel discussion with the following topics: - Eric Adams, the mayor of NYC The lad of endorsement from the Fire Righters Union for Harris. They also did not endorse Trump. -The perception, fed by the right wing, that immigrants are taking from whites. Vance claimed that the housing crisis is caused by immigrants. Jobs are available, and m…
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Part 1: We talk with Ava Kaufman, reporter for ProPublica. We discuss how oil tycoons Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks have shaped elections in Texas to favor right-wing christo-fascism. They have succeeded in local campaigns in defeating moderate candidates, by virtue of the money they spend. Their attitude is that the world is made of "pagans and patria…
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Part 1: We talk with Jeff Masters, Ph.D. meteorologist and journalist. We discuss climate change, and whether there are any "climate havens". The infrastructure in the US was not designed to withstand the challenges that climate change is bringing to the population. FEMA is underfunded, and was not designed to change infrastructure. Part 2: We talk…
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Part 1: We talk with Bill Scher, politics editor of the Washington Monthly. We discuss JD Vance as a candidate. We also discuss what the Democrats need to do in Texas and Florida, even if they do not win this time. Part 2: We talk with Sharon Lerner, who covers health and the environment. We have a discussion about the ability of regulatory agencie…
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Part 1: We speak with Jonathan Alter, American journalist. We discuss JD Vance, as a contrast to the ideas represented by Pres. Jimmy Carter, who turn 100 today. Part 2: We talk with Brett Murphy, reporter for ProPublica. We discuss how Israel has blocked aid to Gaza, thus breaking the law. (Foreign Assistance Act). We talk about how the State Depa…
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This is a panel discussion. We discuss Hurricane Helene, and its likely effects on the southeastern US. In addition to the physical destruction, there will be election effects. We also talk about Texas, and number of people moving there, mostly to urban centers, which generally lean Democratic. The indictment of Mayor Adams of New York City. The po…
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Part 1: We speak wit Jeremy Wallace, who works for Hearst Publications in Texas. We discuss Ted Cruz, and his current campaign to keep his Senate seat. There are close to 3M new residents in Texas, mostly in urban centers. Colin Allred not have the same name recognition, but he has a lot of money. Part 2: We speak with Bill Curry and Robert Hockett…
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Part 1: We speak with Curt Cardine, who is part of the Grand Canyon Institute. We discuss the inherent racism and calsscism of school vouchers. Specifically, we talk about how vouchers are used in Arizona, and the wasted money and poor results there. Part 2: Race Class, with Professor Jonathan Feingold.of Boston University. #RaceClass Ep. 33:Even a…
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Part 1: We talk with Phil McKenna, who writes for Climate News. We discuss the morphing of RFK Jr. from environmentalist to Trumpian opposoer to climate-friendly policies. We review his opposition to off-shore wind farms, such as Cape Wind, to similar initiatives. Part 2: We speak with Mario Alejandro Ariza, who writes for Floodlight. We discuss th…
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Part 1: We speak with Ceridwen Cherry, legal director for VoteRiders. We discuss the various legislation that is being proposed and implemented to prevent "vote fraud" which has been very rare, or completely not proven. The targets of such laws are students, older people, people who move towns. They are losing the right to vote because of the onero…
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This is a panel discussion - The panel discusses the rise in political violence - No matter, the outcome of the election, it is likely the violence will continue -The abortion debate continues to escalate: there is no social contract around this issue -Direct democracy may be a key of resolving this: fewer "bought" politicians makin decisions. Inst…
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