Part 1:We talk with Kavitha Suranal, reporter for ProPublica.We discuss the deaths in Texas of women who were denied abortions when the pregnancies were problematic.Part 2:We talk with Ryan Cooper, The American Prospect managing editor, and with Bill Curry, former Connecticut state senator, White House aide, candidate for governor (Conn.).We discuss the state of health care in the US, and what options my exist. We also discuss the price of electrical power, and its availability given the increased demand by data centers and AI installations. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Matt Angle, a Democratic political consultant, and founder of the Lone Star projectWe discuss the recent Texas Supreme Court ruling that voided the five new districts in Texas that the governor had demanded. This was seen as an overreach to sway the future election in 2028, at the behest of Trump.Part 2We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director of DeSantis Watch about the situation in Florida.Gov. DeSantis has proposed redistricting in Florida, despite the Florida Constitution, which makes this kind of redistricting illegal.Almost half of Florida residents are considering leaving the state due to the cost of living there. 2.2M Floridians will lose their health care as a result of the BBB. WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Jamie Rowen, Assoc. Prof. of Legal Studies, UMass Amherst.We discuss several topics:-the victims of Epstein-health care state in US-Trump's refusal to pay SNAP benefits despite court orders-ICE actions in US citiesPart 2:We talk with Thomas Neuburger, author and commentator.We talk about Epstein and his power broker role. We also discuss political consultants. We talk about the National Security State being implemented. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Daniel Barlow, an expert in Healthcare policy, and leader of nonprofit organizations in the healthcare field.We discuss the problem of healthcare accessibility in the US. Using Scott Adams ("Dilbert") as an example of the privileges of the 'well connected' access versus those who do not have the 'right' connections.Part 2:We talk with Conor Harrison, Ph.D., Associate Professor of economic geography, University of South Carolina.We discuss the ICE raid in Charlotte, N.C..We also focus on the lack of and cutbacks to energy and fuel assistance programs. Only 25% of those who are eligible received aid, because of cuts to the agencies, including shutting some agencies completely by the administration. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

This is a panel discussion.Part 1: We discuss demographics in the US, and recent finding that 40% of young women would like to leave the country. What would the consequences be?Part 2:We discuss the government reopening, with the consent of the Democrats (eight Democrats in the Senate voted to accept Republican assurances, even though those kind of assurances have never been honored before. The government is not serving people.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics 

Part 1:We talk with Mike Doyle, Chair of Harris County, Tx Democratic Party.We discuss the elections held in Texas, and the outcomes there.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry, former Connecticut state senator, and White House aide.We discuss the disclosure of an Epstein address book, and what it might mean to many who have been mentioned. We also discuss the effects of Trump policies on the US economy, now and in future.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Lincoln Mitchell is sitting in for Arnie ArnesenPart 1:We talk with Alex Scrivener, Executive Director, Democratic Security Institute.We discuss the worldwide rise in fascist government actions, and what we can do to counteract them. We need a global anit-fascist movement.Part 2:We talk with Dean Preston, attorney and former member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.We discuss how Trump is threatening cities with Democratic mayors, and the reactions to those threats. In San Francisco, the mayor's reaction has been muted, while other cities' mayors are resisting.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with John Warner, writer, editor, and speaker.We discuss the value of a liberal arts education, and its importance in a swiftly changing world.Part 2:We talk with Rich Barlow, journalist.We talk about the origins of the current MAGA movement, by examining the activities of many of its well-known adherents during their college years at Dartmouth, and writing in the Dartmouth Review, a training ground for the faux populists. We note that Laura Ingraham, Dinesh DeSouza, and Harmeet Dhillon are part of this group.WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Nicole Bennett, Assistant Director Center for Refugee Studies, and Ph.D. Candidate, Indiana University.We discuss the surveillance mechanism in use by the government, and the NEW surveillance proposed by ICE. Unfettered surveillance of the population of the US, with no oversight, and including information about US residents from many different sources.Part 2:We talk with Nate DiMeo, originator of the "Memory Palace". We discuss the importance of remembering history, and how if affects our perceptions about events we experience today.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

This is a panel discussion. The participants are Stephen Pimpare, Aaron Rosenthal, Lincoln Mitchell, Laurence Hamm. Part 1: We discuss the election of Mamdani, and the wins for Democratic candidates around the country: a blue wave.Part 2.We discuss the electoral performance, and the demographics of the voters, and their choices.  WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with William King who wrote for the Houston Chronicle from 2005 to 2015, authoring a biweekly column and serving on the editorial board. King has also written two books, including Unapologetically Moderate: My Search for the Rational Center in American Politics (Bright Sky Press, 2014).He is a regular contributor to Real Clear Politics and publishes his own blog atwww.BillKingBlog.com.We discuss the voters in Texas, and what the likely political leanings will be in upcoming elections, particularly Hispanic voters, who are a large segment of the voting bloc in Texas.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Prof. Jamie Rowen about the recent elections in NYC and other parts of the country. Democrats beat Republicans almost everywhere except Texas. But Democrats outperformed Republicans in almost all cases.  WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Ryan Cooper, managing editor for The American Prospect.We discuss the New York City mayoral election. We also discuss other elections around the country, including NJ, Iowa, and Georgia.Part 2:We talk with Katheryn Houghton, Montana correspondent. She covers health policy and politics, access to treatment, and the business of health care in that state. What the effect of SNAP funds withholding by the administration? WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Adam Finkel,Clinical Professor of Environmental Health Sciences(Adjunct) at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.We discuss Medicare Advantage programs, whose profits have risen 60-90% due to their participation in the Medicare programs. They do not provide the benefits that they claim, and often deny service to the participants.Part 2:We talk with Sophia A. McClennen, professor of International Affairs and Comparative Literature at Penn State University.We discuss how Trump's campaigns and his actions have created a cognitive collapse in Americans' minds. Why are many people unable to distinguish truth from lies? What methods have been used? WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Susan Rinkunas, contributing editor, The New Republic.We discuss gubernatorial elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and other states. Abortion is part of the choices that voters face. Another very important issue is in California, where the number of congressional seats is crucial.Part 1:We talk wtih Sarah Carr, fellow, New America Reporting Director, Spencer Education Journalism Fellowship, Columbia University.We discuss the way that 'gifted children' are being classified at very early ages, and how this affects their education and future successes or failures.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusit: David Rovics

This is a panel discussionPart 1:We talk with our guests about the government shutdown, and how it constitutes an assault on the welfare of Americans."We are in a post-constitutional nation".We must act. First, recognize what is happening, and disrupt the oppressors.Part 2:"What are the red lines now? "What can the populace do?-Labor movements-denazification of US government-Democrats should shed their timidity-Structural reformWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Harvey Kronberg, Publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.We discuss upcoming elections in Texas, and who is likely to do well in the Senate Race.We also talk about Texans' dissatisfaction with the governor's actions regarding sending the Texas National Guard to other states.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Harold Meyerson.We discuss the upcoming mayoral elections in NYC, and what the likely outcome would mean the two major parties. We also talk about the destruction of the east wing of the White House, and what it represents.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Shelley Inglis, who is a Senior Visiting Scholar at Rutgers University.We discuss her list of effective actions that voters can take beyond protesting to change government policies.Part 2:We talk with Jonathan Feingold, law professor at Boston University. This is part of the ongoing Race Class.n this episode, Jon shares why he traveled to Washington, D.C. for a teach-in at the Smithsonian with fellow scholars, artists, activists, podcasters and others. The teach-in was a collaboration of two historical podcasts, This Day and The Memory Palace, and drew inspiration from the teach-ins that academics organized in the 1960s to deepen and support anti-war movements. We also explore how the Trump regimes assault on the Smithsonian follows a fascist playbook that requires constructing a mythic past " that, in the American context, requires erasing the racial violence and terror that defines America past and present. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Shelley Inglis, Senior FVisting Scholar at Center for Study of Genocide and Human Rights, at Rutgers University.We discuss what tactics should be used by people who want to support pro-democracy actions and movements. There is a list of 10 kinds of actions that anyone can choose to participate in.Part 2:We talk with John Nichols, writer and executive editor ofThe Nation.We discuss Mamdani's candidacy for NYC mayor, and his main ideas: safety and affordability, and how these are resonating with voters. In addition, we talk about how Republicans are reacting to him.  WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

Part 1:We talk with Anders Croy, Communications Director for Florida Watch.We discuss the issues in Florida which are affecting residents: the government shutdown, property taxes, insurance issues, and many others.Part 2:We talk with Ceridwen Cherry, legal director for VoteRiders, an organization that helps citizens to vote.VoteRiders help to educate citizens about voting, and helps them to access voting places. VoteRiders.org provides information and also has a helpline 866-432-8683, WNHNFM.ORG   productionMusic: David Rovics

This is a panel discussion.The panel consists of "Felipe De La Hoz,LIncoln MitchellStephen PimpareEgeberto Willies We discuss the state of the US government, as the lockdown continues.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics