Episode 627: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 30 2024

12/30/24 • 55 min

This is a panel discussion

Our panel is Laura Jedeed, independent journalist, Stephen Pimpare, law faculty member at Vermont, and Bill Curry, writer, former aide to Bill Clinton, anti-nuclear activist.

-We begin our discussion about the threatened deportations of immigrants . These individuals currently contribute $100 B to Social Security, and will NOT get any of that money back. In addition, many jobs now being done by these immigrants will likely not be done at all.

-Republicans are beginning to splinter with themselves. The populists do not agree with fiscal conservatives.

-It is important to note that the blame placed on immigrants is wrong. Most drugs are brought in by citizens.

-We discuss the aging of lawmakers. Case in point: Kay Granger (R-TX).

-Democrats must develop a bench of new office-holder entrants that represent the voters.

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Music: David Rovics, "Time to Act", for Will Von Sproson

This is a panel discussion

Our panel is Laura Jedeed, independent journalist, Stephen Pimpare, law faculty member at Vermont, and Bill Curry, writer, former aide to Bill Clinton, anti-nuclear activist.

-Republicans are beginning to splinter with themselves. The populists do not agree with fiscal conservatives.

-It is important to note that the blame placed on immigrants is wrong. Most drugs are brought in by citizens.

-We discuss the aging of lawmakers. Case in point: Kay Granger (R-TX).

-Democrats must develop a bench of new office-holder entrants that represent the voters.

WNHNFM.ORG production
Music: David Rovics, "Time to Act", for Will Von Sproson

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Episode 626: Arnie Arnesen Attitude December 27 2024

This is a repeat of a previously broadcast program.
Arnie Arnesen and Jonathan Feingold discuss Race in America.
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Music: David Rovics, "Time to Act", for Will Von Sproson