Capitol Closeup: Recent Episodes
Paul Hodes
Former Congressman Paul Hodes gets the inside scoop on what’s happening in New Hampshire with the most experienced reporters and leaders in the state. Broadcast on WKXL as part of the "Beyond Politics" radio show.
Paul and Peggo reprise the second of their Holiday Specials for Paul's last Capitol Close Up broadcast. It's time for change and transition in 2023. Peggo has conducted Songweavers, the women's Community Chorus at the Concord Community Music School for 11 years. On January 24, the Songweavers will have an open sing for folks to sign up. Songweavers is a folk ensemble, no reading music necessary. All songs are learned by ear. Today's show features songs written by Peggo and Paul around the theme of "Joy". We're wishing you a Joyful New year for 2023.
Paul speaks with Rob Werner, NH state director for the League if Conservation voters. In a wide ranging discussion, they cover the recent election cycle's lack of focus on climate change despite recent landmark federal climate change legislation representing historic investments in the nation's infrastructure and green economy. They talk about prospects for NH to join its neighbors progressive climate change agendas. Rob recently returned from the annual COP27 UN climate conference in Egypt and they discuss "the good, the bad and the ugly" in the global effort to deal with our fast warming planet.
Paul speaks with Betty Lent, the Director of the Concord Community Player's show "Murder on the Orient Express". The show is the kickoff for the Community Player's 95th anniversary season. In a highly regarded adaptation by Tony Award winning playwright Ken Ludwig. Agatha Christie's
1934 novel comes to the stage with a glamorous international cast. Murder, mystery, intrigue, wit and humor abound in this whodunit as Hercule Poirot, Belgium's gift to the word of great detectives must discover who murdered an American tycoon inside his train compartment locked from the inside!
Performance details:
Friday and Saturday, November 18 and 19 at 7:30 pm, Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 pm
Performances at Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince Street, Concord, NH
Tickets $20 (or $16 with purchase of tickets to this and at least one other Players show this season)
Purchase online at www.communityplayersofconcord.org, or at the box office
Paul interviews Democratic leader Carlos Cardona of Laconia. A rising star in New Hampshire Politics, Cardona talks about growing up in a poor village in Puerto Rico without electricity or running water. After moving to New Hampshire and graduating from Laconia High School, Cardona has devoted himself to political action. As a gay Latino, Cardona has been a powerful advocate for fairness, equity and justice, facing down white supremacists and breaking through political prejudice. He believes the New Hampshire Democratic Party has changed, expanding and accepting a new generation of leaders ready to meet today's challenging times.
Paul speaks with Zandra Rice Hawkins and Sarah Robinson of Granite State progress about Women's Reproductive rights, the Right Wing attempt by NH Education commissioner Frank Edelblut and his cronies to pit parents against teachers and school boards with the purported "Parental Rights" push, designed to limit what schools can offer to LGBTQ+ and transgender students, and the landmark health care legislation passed by President Biden and Democrats in Congress which will help thousands of Granite Staters pay for medication and health care.
NBA superfan and analytics nerd Matt Robison joins legendary radio host and sportscasting icon Ken Cail on Cail and Company to break down the Celtics and the NBA season.
Paul Speaks with New Hampshire State Representative Mel Myler who is running for re-election in Merrimack County District 9 encompassing Hopkinton and Bow about the peril to our democracy. Representative Myler is the ranking member and past chair of the NH House education committee with a cat bird seat to the controversial policies of New Hampshire's libertarian leaning commissioner of education, Frank Edelblut and Governor Sununu, who support diverting public funds for private education. Myler speaks frankly about a New Hampshire Republican party now held hostage by free-staters whose extreme views threaten the ability of legislators to work for the common good.
Paul speaks with Karen Braz, award-winning director of the Concord Community Players' production of The Wind in The Willows. They cover Karen's remarkable career in theater and as an American Sign Language interpreter and talk about the show, a new adaptation for young performers based on the 2017 West End production. This show marks the kick off of the Community Players 95th season, and harkens back to the very first Concord Children's Theater Project inaugural show 27 years ago.
Performance details:
Friday, October 14 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 15 at 2:00 pm
Performance at Concord City Auditorium
2 Prince Street, Concord, NH
Tickets $15, Reserved Seating
Purchase online at www.communityplayersofconcord.org, or at the box office
Box Office hours: Oct. 9th 1:00-5:00 pm; Oct. 13th&14th 4:30 – 7:00 pm; Oct. 15th 12:00-2:00 pm
Box Office phone: (603) 228-2793
For more information, contact box office chair David Murdo at nhdm40@comcast.netor (603) 344-4747
The Concord City Auditorium is fully open. Check our website for current COVID protocols.
Paul Hodes speaks with Attorney Mike Lewis, former New Hampshire Prosecutor and advocate for child welfare about the failure's of society in general and New Hampshire in particular to prioritize the welfare of children. They discuss an upcoming law review article Mike coauthored with his wife, Leah Plunkett, about child welfare in the post-Dobbs era and what can be done, including by those who claim to be "pro-life", about truly caring for the lives and welfare of our children.
Paul interviews the "Skyguy", Professor John Gianforte, UNH astronomy Professor and director of the UNH observatory. They talk about recent advances in astronomy, the impact of the Webb telescope, the origin and age of the Universe, how to contemplate Space-Time, exoplanets, NASA's mission to crash a spacecraft into an asteroid and the Fall Astronomy Festival coming up this weekend at the UNH observatory.
Paul Interviews Alicia Preston, a native New Hampshire Republican strategist, consultant, writer, radio personality who grew up in a divided political household and now represents the "Republican of conscience" wing of the GOP. She believes in traditional, conservative Republican values and rejects the MAGA/Trump approach to politics. They cover her fascinating career from radio and TV news to rubbing elbows with would be Presidents. They discuss the recent polling about the critical New Hampshire races.
Paul and veteran NH political reporter Kevin Landrigan break down the primary races in New Hampshire. Governor Chris Sununu faces a test of his strength with independents against three primary opponents. The Republican race for the US senate nomination has gotten hot and heavy. In the Spring Incumbent Maggie Hassan was seen as vulnerable. Now, Democrats are breathing easier. With the national parties spending millions, a late endorsement by the Governor, but without any endorsement from former President Trump. the Republicans appear poised to choose a bombastic MAGA conspiracy theorist as their candidate.
Paul and Michael Graham of the NH Journal engage in a rollicking conversation that rolls from Michael's start as a professional standup comedian to the editor of NH's leading conservative right wing news source. Along the way they dive into the differences between Democrats and Republicans and run down the upcoming Republican primaries in NH's gubernatorial and Federal races. A lively and fun conversation from opposite sides of the aisle.
Paul interviews Natch Greyes, an attorney who heads Government Relations for the New Hampshire Municipal Association. They talk about the housing crisis in New Hampshire and recent changes to the laws that govern the conduct of the State's planning and zoning boards. New rules and regulations seek to spur the development of Work force housing and create more transparency on the planning and zoning process.
Paul and Kevin Landrigan unpack the Gunstock Ski area controversy and examine the impact of the Free State Movement on New Hampshire Republicans and New Hampshire politics. How far right are Republican candidates for the US Senate and House? What has been the impact of the FBI search of Mar-A-Lago on politics in the Granite State?
Paul catches up with Rob Werner, State Director of New Hampshire's League of Conservation Voters. They discuss the new landmark federal climate change law under the Inflation Reduction Act, plus the overall state of play in New Hampshire renewable energy and the State's recent 10 year energy plan.
The normally sleepy August news lull exploded in recent days with the Manchin budget megadeal, Republicans' sudden turn on help for veterans exposed to toxins, suspiciously missing Secret Service texts...and the list goes on. A major reset on the political state of play is underway, and Paul and Alicia run through all of it...
Paul interviews Max Richtman, President of the National Committee to to Preserve Medicare and Social Security about the recently announced US Senate deal finally allowing the Government to negotiate with the Pharmaceutical industry for lower Medicare Prescription drug prices for key drugs. While most of the attention has been focused on the climate change provisions and the fact of a deal, which came as a surprise even to Washington insiders, the Medicare Prescription Drug Reforms are big news. Paul and Max take us behind the scenes about the original dead-of-night 2003 deal to prohibit drug price negotiations and the challenging path to this historic deal. They also cover late breaking good news on insulin prices with a tip of the hat to Senator Jeanne Shaheen.
Today, we tackle something that seems like one of life's problems to worry about later...as in, much later: how to get your kids, especially your teenagers, some assets for the future. After all, who has the time or the money to worry about that anyway? And that's fair enough. But what if we told you that each $1000 you invest now means anywhere from a quarter of a million to a million dollars by the time your kid retires? It's true. In fact, most of our worries about retirement could be taken care of for our kids if we're able to start early and make a relatively small investment now. And the even better news is, it's easy. Mike Morton of Morton Financial Advice boils down what to do into three simple steps that could profoundly change your kids' futures decades from now.
Paul speaks with Author, publisher and former New Hampshire State Rep and Senator Mary Ellen Humphrey about her recent books. Mary Ellen Humphrey will be at Gibson's Bookstore in Concord to talk about "Politics and Poltergeists" and "My Mountain Friend" on Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 PM. The politics book takes the reader behind the scenes in the NH state house, with a fantastical thriller twist. The mountain book is a memoir, including the challenges of healing from childhood trauma through immersion in New Hampshire's natural landscape. Don't miss this fascinating conversation filled with wry observation and a lifetime of wisdom.
Paul and Zandra Rice Hawkins of Granite Sate Progress and the NH Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence discuss New Hampshire gun laws, including new legislation signed by the Governor which prohibits the state from enforcing Federal gun safety regulations. The new law has created confusion, consternation and chaos in the law enforcement community and threatens the safety of citizens and schools.
The panel discusses whether the Hutchinson testimony and Dobbs ruling have fundamentally altered the political landscape in America, whether Congressional dysfunction is the root cause of our biggest problems, and whether you'd want to wake up next to Mitch McConnell.
Paul reflects on Independence Day, the warning from past Presidents in great speeches about the dangers to the Nation from within and the importance of unity.
Part 2 of the episode where financial Advisor Mike Morton joins Matt to walk through what to do, or not do, about the current bear market. For example, what about delaying retirement? Spending Less? Or maybe is all of this good news, especially if you're under 30? (hint: the market still remains in better shape than it was three years ago).
Financial Advisor Mike Morton joins Matt to walk through what to do, or not do, about the current bear market. For example, what about delaying retirement? Spending Less? Or maybe is all of this good news, especially if you're under 30? (hint: the market still remains in better shape than it was three years ago).
The panel dives into whether President Biden should Pardon Donald Trump, or even open up his whole thought process on what to do to public view. Then, does it matter that Democrats are grousing about whether Joe Biden should lead the party in 2024? And why are Republicans turning on Dan Crenshaw?
Paul speaks with Jessica Martin of Intown Concord about the planning for Concord's biggest annual community event, Market Days, June 23-25 and then turns to politics, interviewing State Representative Debra Altschiller about her run for the NH State Senate in District 24.
This is part 2 of the podcast on reclaiming your time and attention.
There aren’t enough hours in the day. Time is precious. It goes by in the blink of an eye. We all know the cliches. But they're true, we all wish we could focus in on what really matters to us for more of our lives. As a financial planner, Mike Morton works with people all the time who say what they really want it to have more of that precious time. So Mike and Matt break down some of the key lessons learned from research and Mike's experience with clients. Did you know that on average people pick up their phones every four minutes? Have you ever tried a “phone free” point in your day? You’d be surprised by how much time you rescue from social media, mindless drivel, and other distractions from what you want to be doing with your most valuable resource.
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There aren’t enough hours in the day. Time is precious. It goes by in the blink of an eye. We all know the cliches. But they're true, we all wish we could focus in on what really matters to us for more of our lives. As a financial planner, Mike Morton works with people all the time who say what they really want it to have more of that precious time. So Mike and Matt break down some of the key lessons learned from research and Mike's experience with clients. Did you know that on average people pick up their phones every four minutes? Have you ever tried a “phone free” point in your day? You’d be surprised by how much time you rescue from social media, mindless drivel, and other distractions from what you want to be doing with your most valuable resource.
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The panel gets into the possibilities and pitfalls as the January 6 committee goes public. Also, an inside view on how elected leaders deal with difficult problems involving complicated, often painful tradeoffs, like sanctioning China for repressing Uygurs or whether to meet with Mohammed bin Salman. Is our political system equipped to deal with issues like this?
Paul and award-winning New Hampshire journalist Kevin Landrigan discuss the end of New Hampshire's 2022 legislative session and Governor Sununu's vetos. The Governor provoked the dismay of ultra-conservative members of his own party rejecting the legislature's attempt at Congressional redestricting, attempt to usurp the Governor's state of emergency powers and striking down a bill that would have banned schools from instituting mask mandates. They also cover some changes to the state's first ever abortion ban which went into effect at the beginning of the year, which were mildly praised by pro-choice advocates.
Also, the panel looks at recent outrageous behavior and outright stupidity from politicians and asks, is nothing disqualifying anymore? And is Trump in a slump?
Paul interviews NH State Senator Becky Whitley in a wide ranging discussion about what she's found to be the biggest challenges and surprises in a new legislature, how to get things done in the New Hampshire Senate with a right wing majority, her focus on issues around women and children, and her legislative successes. Redistricting has given Senator Whitley new constituents in Bow for November's election and she discusses what she's doing to introduce herself.
Part 2 of the show that is kind of a show about automated savings and how it can help your financial future. But it's really about stress. The stress of decisions. The stress of making a budget and sticking to it. The stress of multitasking. Host Matt Robison and Mike Morton of Morton Financial Advice focus in on how one simple action can make your day to day, week to week life easier, and also make you way better off in the future.
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This is kind of a show about automated savings and how it can help your financial future. But it's really about stress. The stress of decisions. The stress of making a budget and sticking to it. The stress of multitasking. Host Matt Robison and Mike Morton of Morton Financial Advice focus in on how one simple action can make your day to day, week to week life easier, and also make you way better off in the future.
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It's more than you think. Also, can Democrats do anything to stave off disaster in the midterms? Ivanka's misdeeds versus Hunter's. And is the Big Lie taking over legislatures?
Paul has a spirited discussion with Kayla Montgomery, Vice President of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England. They talk about the efforts of the Republican controlled New Hampshire legislature and Executive Council to defund Planned Parenthood and other family health care providers, and about Governor Sununu's shifting statements on women's reproductive health, claiming he is pro-choice while signing New Hampshire's first abortion ban into law and stating publicly that he has done more for the pro-life movement than anyone. And, they discuss the unconscionable ban on abortion which went into effect on January 1 of this year that, for the first time in New Hampshire, limits a women's right to choose, criminalizes doctors, contains no exceptions for rape and incest, and represents a stunning assault on New Hampshire's traditional and popular respect for an individual's right to privacy.
Also, should the baby formula shortage be the subject of political sniping? How crazy are the ultra-MAGA types in this round or primaries? And Congress does UFOs!
Paul interviews Attorney Brad Cook, the co-chair of the recently empaneled Special Commission on Voter Confidence. They talk about New Hampshire's Republican Party, the legacy of Senator Warren Rudman, New Hampshire's voting system and the various bodies which help ensure New Hampshire's elections stay clean and fair.
The panel looks at whether Democrats win in the midterms on the draft Supreme Court opinion on abortion. Also, "This Week In Trump" looks at some of the newest lowlights, including firing missiles into Mexico.
Most parents get the dilemma: how do you teach your kids to value what they earn and spend wisely, without loading the stress of the adult world on their shoulders? Mike and Matt get into some best practices, fun tricks, and the pitfalls they've run into as parents themselves.
Is the problem with Twitter Elon Musk, or is it...Twitter itself? Also, is the Ministry of Truth a thing? Is the Biden White House trying to have it both ways on student loans? And does new polling prove that the Fox News freakout about CRT is BS?
Paul interviews Wayland Bunnell, the director of Concord Community Player's upcoming production of "Last Gas", May 6-8 at the Concord City Auditorium. The play by actor/playwright John Cariani is a sometimes gritty comedy set in the last gas/convenience store before the Canadian border in Northernmost Maine. Cariani is well-known for his previous work, "Almost Maine" which has set records for the number of high school and regional theater productions over the past few years.
Also, who's winning the race to the bottom on integrity, Kevin McCarthy or Mitch McConnell? And why do we make a federal case out of everything, literally?
Paul speaks with veteran award winning political reporter Kevin Landrigan about the recent deaths of two notable political figures, Renny Cushing and Kathy Rodgers. Then, a wave of challenges to the GOP's efforts to gerrymander congressional districts from the corner office to the State Supreme Court. Also, the emerging Democratic primary in the redrawn second district for Executive Council, a growing roster of GOP US Senate candidates and a potential high visibility primary for the Democratic race for Governor.
Your human capital, or the amount of money that you make over your lifetime, is one of the biggest factors in your financial success. How steep is the income potential in your current career? Can you pivot to another career that has a steeper path? What is the job that you really want after your next job?And how much did you think about your current work team and boss? Financial planner Mike Morton walks through the biggest investment you can make...in yourself.
Plus, does the Proud Boys conspiracy plea end the stupid argument over whether January 6 was an insurrection?
Paul speaks with Lucy Hodder, a leader at the UNH Health Care Policy and Practice Institute, about the state of health care. President Obama recently visited the White House for the first time since 2017 to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the ACA. The Affordable Care Act was derisively termed "Obamacare" by Republicans who have made it their priority to repeal the law , but it’s now supported by a majority of Americans. Paul and Lucy talk about the benefits of the law and also what more needs to be done to continue health care reform.
You can easily find yourself swimming in accounts between old jobs (401k, 403b and 457), individual accounts (IRAs and bank accounts) and then double that from your partner as well. It’s enough to throw up your hands, put your head in the sand and just forget about it. So how many accounts is too many? And if you have too many--what should you do? Financial planner Mike Morton (https://www.mortonfinancialadvice.com) has the answers.
Also, how real is this "orgies and cocaine" in Congress story really? And the Return of Sarah Palin...what is up with that?
Neil Levesque oversees the Saint Anselm College Survey Center poll, one of the most respected polls in any swing state in the country. Their newest survey shows an uptick in voter mood over the past two months, creating some hopeful signs for Democratic incumbents facing re-election, including in the most-watched Senate race in the country. So what's going on here, how much further do Dems need to go to pull things out in 2022, and what issues are driving the discussion heading into the summer? Neil and Matt break it all down.
Paul speaks with Karen O'Keefe, the State Policy director for the Marijuana Policy project, the national organization working to reform cannabis laws in the United States. The New Hampshire House has just passed HB 1598 which proposes to give the State Liquor Commission a monopoly on regulating, growing, and selling retail recreational marijuana in state liquor stores. With its fate uncertain in the Senate, the Governor sounds open to this new source of revenue for the state coffers. Opponents say its unworkable. In a wide-ranging discussion, Paul and Karen cover the history of marijuana in the United States from colonial times to the present day and dig deep into the potential problems the latest proposed New Hampshire marijuana scheme presents.
Is the person who really deserved a smack...Ted Cruz? Also, "This Week in Insurrection," the Hunter Biden BS continues, the "gaffe" that wasn't a gaffe, and Israel realignment.
A listener asks ”What apps or tech do you use to help manage your finances?” So in part 1 of this two-part show, Mike Morton and Matt Robison talk about:
Why it’s important to build awareness about your expenses, easy apps for budgeting and other household spending needs, and the easy hack for setting savings and spending levels.
In part two, Mike and I continue answering the listener question ”What apps or tech do you use to help manage your finances?”
In part 1 of this two-part show we spoke about budgeting and expenses. In part 2, we talk about:
- How I use a spreadsheet to track investments
- What is important to track when it comes to investments
- PersonalCapital: A tool to aggregate investment accounts.
- Fidelity / Schwab / Vanguard / Other: How free tools from these companies can help but also their limitations.
- What to do with Credit Cards
- Why a password manager is important
How will Republicans walk the line in the Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings, or will the potential 2024 Presidential candidates even try to restrain themselves? (hint: no). Also, why is a Republican governor vetoing a Republican map in a purple state? And what's up with that big NYT editorial on free speech? Hypocrisy, spot-on, or both?
Paul and his special Guest Peggo Horstmann Hodes celebrate the first day of Spring and his birthday with a special show with poetry and song, including a fascinating expose on the little known truth about the history of Daylight Savings time from the Ancient Romans to the present day.
As our minds focus on the people of Ukraine, and the world focuses on cutting off financial ties to Russia, what should you do with your personal finance? Should you remove investments with ties to regimes you don't support, and is it really all that straightforward to do that? Mike Morton of Morton financial advice has some answers.
Also, do Democrats need to get more social agenda items done to avoid feeling voter wrath? And why has Florida gone over a right-wing cliff?
Paul speaks with Zandra Rice Hawkins and Sarah Robinson of Granite State progress about the assault on public education in New Hampshire, and how Governor Chris Sununu, Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut, and Republican legislators have teamed up with radical "free staters." The good news? Unexpectedly positive results of recent school board elections, showing that Granite State parents and citizens care about public education and are determined to stand up against the right wing attack.
Today, part two of our episode from last week in which we dive into a topic that sounds a little technical, so most people assume it's not worth paying attention to, but makes a difference that may be costing you thousands of dollars. Financial planner Mike Morton explains the difference between the mutual funds we're all familiar with and ETFs, and why that difference is likely to show up in your tax bill. He also covers:
- Why you should invest in ETFs, not mutual funds, in your brokerage account.
- An explanation of A, B, and C class shares of mutual funds
- What is an index fund?The difference between an active fund and a passive fund
- Why are mutual funds and ETFs taxed disparately?
- Can you exchange a mutual fund for an equivalent ETF?
Some surprising pros and cons. Also, what do we make of Trump's latest "very stable genius" idea to fake a Chinese attack on Russia?
Paul speaks with Doctor Tom Sherman, NH State Senator, community leader, health care and education leader and, rock 'n' roll bass player. Senator Sherman has formed an exploratory committee for his all-but-certain run for Governor in the Granite State. Paul and the good doctor talk about his background and training, his work in the legislature, and his take on the state of the state.
It's a topic that sounds a little technical, so most people assume it's not worth paying attention to. But it's a difference that may be costing you thousands of dollars. In this episode, financial planner Mike Morton explains the difference between the mutual funds we're all familiar with and ETFs, and why that difference is likely to show up in your tax bill. He also covers:
- Why you should invest in ETFs, not mutual funds, in your brokerage account
- An explanation of A, B, and C class shares of mutual funds
- What is an index fund?
- The difference between an active fund and a passive fund
- Why are mutual funds and ETFs taxed disparately?
- Can you exchange a mutual fund for an equivalent ETF?
The war in Ukraine brings a new wave of unity across American politics--but where will it go next, especially as the President tries to reframe the narrative in the State of the Union address? Also, what do we make of the massive wave of Democratic congressional retirements?
Why this war? Why now? And are there fractures behind the scenes within the Kremlin? Sean Carberry served as NPR’s international correspondent based in Kabul, Afghanistan after reporting for NPR from more than two dozen middle eastern and African countries. He shares what top analysts are thinking about the state of the war in Ukraine, what his colleagues on the ground are focusing on right now, and what the future might hold. A crossover episode with the Beyond Politics Podcast.
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Seriously, how much should you care about a 0.25% fee for maintaining your investments? What if I told you that could easily add up to $100,000? Curious about how that could happen? Mike Morton of Morton Financial Advice walks through how to think about fees when you're investing, what's worth it, what's not, and how to figure out what's worth worrying about.
We take a break from the heavy news this week to ask if the Celtics really have what it takes to continue their hot streak in the final 22 games of the regular NBA season, which start tonight. What do the numbers tell us on Jason, Jaylen, Rob, Marcus, Derrick, and the rest of the team, and how far can they go?
Also, an inside view of how members of congress view classified material to understand issues of war and peace. And are Democrats right to pivot to "feel the pain" of voters?
Paul speaks with Veteran award-winning NH journalist Kevin Landrigan about Governor Chris Sununu and his recent State of the state address. Sununu was recently touted by the Washington post as one of the top ten potential candidates for President in 2024, ahead of a number of notable national figures. How is the Governor skating the fractious lines on the ice in the Republican party between the radical right and the moderate wings? What's he saying about Washington? How is it playing at home? All this and more on this week's Capitol Close Up.
Financial planner Mike Morton tackles a listener question that many of us face: what do you do if you're saving for a critical need in the future (i.e., college) and your situation changes? Especially if you didn't think you could cover the full cost of college in the first place? And most especially if you are going to have even less to save than you had before?!? Do you take more risks? Save less for other needs? Panic??? Mike runs through the options (including a great trick to save on taxes and stretch your spending further) and how to think through one of the biggest financial challenges out there.
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There are some bizarre things happening around the domestic politics of Ukraine. Also, Mike Pence for President?!? Should the White House join the fray on ending mask mandates? And why is the Congress getting a bunch of bipartisan stuff done suddenly?
Financial advisor Mike Morton explains what to do if you've got an inkling about a company, a sector, or something that is going to happen in the economy. It could be an opportunity if you're right. Or a risk if you're wrong. So...what should you?
Also, WTF is up with "legitimate political discourse"??? And is Mike Bloomberg right that big tech doesn't need regulation because the market takes care of it?
Paul speaks with Jane Presby of Concord's Dimond Hill Farm. They talk about growing up on a farm, Jane's career as a pioneer of sports for women and girls in Concord's schools, The difference between natural and organic farming, How to grow killer tomatoes and food policy. https://dimondhillfarm.square.site/, https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=dimond%20hill%20farm.
Personal financial advisor Mike Morton of Morton Financial Advice and host of Financial Planning for Entrepreneurs gives a quick and easy guide to how to handle rising interest rates. Should you change your investments? Keep more cash? Sell your house (no)? Mike has the answers.
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Also, is the slow motion Trump breakup happening? And what's the difference between banning books and fighting Joe Rogin misinformation?
Paul speaks with Attorney Michael Lewis about the case of Harmony Montgomery, the child whose disappearance has received national attention and sparked a cross border blame game about the failings of the child protective services, law enforcement and the courts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Lewis has requested Federal intervention to address New Hampshire's long-standing failure to adequately protect abused and neglected children.
In this crossover episode with the Beyond Politics Podcast, we cover what Americans are telling top pollsters right now, and what it means. Americans are sad, angry, and fed up these days...and with the lingering pandemic, high prices, and continued partisan bitterness, it's understandable. So what is that doing to elected officeholders, voter perceptions of the two parties, and re-election prospects for everyone on the ballot in 2022? Neil Levesque of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics who oversees the top-rated St. Anselm's poll walks through their latest findings, and what they mean for the direction of public opinion and politics as we head toward the mid-term elections.
Mike Morton of Morton Financial Advice joins the show to answer a listener question: what should I do to start investing if I'm a young worker (18-24) and just getting started out? Mike runs through the basics in 20 minutes to get anyone started.
Also, Democrats have had the Kennedys for generations, so when it comes to RFK Jr., can Republicans take a turn?
Paul speaks about music and the music business with Bob Lord, Composer, bassist, producer and CEO of Parma recordings. Lord is the busiest guy in show business. Parma is a Grammy Award winning, New Hampshire based global recording company focused on expanding horizons in classical and Jazz music. Bob Lord and Parma have worked with such diverse composers as Pete Townsend of The Who and Dan Brown, author of the DaVinci code. As a musician, Bob Lord has just released a solo album called "Playland Arcade" a prog-rock extravaganza.
The panel gets into it on election reform, Spin Doctors, and the future Republican nominee
Paul speaks with John Gage and former State Rep Ken Wells about the carbon-cash back project and the attempt by the NH house kill this market based, pro-consumer federal policy to tackle climate change
Panelist Alicia Preston Xanthopoulos wrote an article this week saying that "the majority of traditional Republicans have been silenced" by online, Trump-wing voices who harass and shout them down. The panel discusses what that means in the context of Ted Cruz's pathetic backpeddling to Tucker Carlson and Kevin McCarthy's 180 on the insurrection.
Paul interviews Sal Prizio, the Capitol Center for the Arts' new Executive Director, about his career as a touring rock 'n' roll guitarist, record company executive and performing arts center manager. They talk about the present day challenges and the opportunities ahead for the CCA.
The panel dives in to the Omicron wave and how the US is handling it, why Republicans have made such a major comeback from a year ago, and a whole bunch of startling poll numbers.
Paul and veteran Journalist Kevin Landrigan review some of the top stories that made news in 2021 and look ahead to some of the issues that will be hot topics for 2022. Covid and the politics of Covid have dominated headlines and in an election year with big races for Governor and the US Senate, there may be some surprising twists and turns ahead.
The most fun show of the year where our panel hands out end of year awards: MVP for Dems and for Republicans, most important news story, surprising polling finding, under-reported news story of the year, and more.
Also, what do the text messages sent to Mark Meadows say about bad faith arguments about Jan 6, and the state of bad faith arguments in politics in general? And Bret Stephens says Biden is too old and should announce he is not running now. Does he have a point? Would that be better for Dems, Republicans, and everyone?
Paul is joined by his wife -- noted musician, singer, and teacher Peggo Horstmann Hodes -- for fun performances, funny stories, light verse, and seasonal cheer.
Also, what's the deal with the 38 page powerpoint plan for a Trump coup, is democracy over, and what does it mean that unemployment is at record lows?
Paul speaks with veteran journalist Kevin Landrigan. They cover the twists and turns in the energy picture and the dire warnings about rolling electricity blackouts for the Grid this winter, the PUC's strange decision to cut energy efficiency, the COVID surge and the politics of Covid for Governor Sununu, and 2024 Presidential hopeful Mike Pence's recent trip to New Hampshire.
Is Roe V. Wade about to be overturned, and if so, what does that mean for society and for our politics? Maybe not what you think. Also, a first-time ever prosecution of the parents of a school shooter, was Donald Trump intentionally trying to spread Covid (including to Joe Biden) and the legacy of Bob Dole.
Paul speaks with Zandra Rice Hawkins of Granite State progress and Nancy Glynn of Moms Rising about the Build Back Better Plan and what the health care and child and family provisions mean for Granite Staters.
Also, Just how crazy is Lauren Boebert? And did Ashley Judd try to pick up our very own Matt Robison?
Concord City Councilor Rob Werner joins Paul to talk about the 26th annual Conference of Parties, the climate change conference in Glasgow, and about local, sate and national politics around climate change. Rob vividly describes the scene in Glasgow as well as the successes and challenges of the conference. All this while here at home, on the last day of the Climate Change conference, the NH PUC decimated New Hampshire's energy efficiency efforts.
Also, the Rittenhouse verdict; what it's like serving in the minority in the US House (hint: awful); and more Greek references than you can possibly keep up with!
Paul interviews Beyond Politics co-host Matt Robison about his recent article in Newsweek "Stacey Abrams Just Gave Democrats a Blueprint for Saving Themselves." Matt points out the massive headwinds that Democrats face, including Republican structural advantages like the fact that Republicans get half the votes in the Senate for representing just 43 percent of the country, as well as an enthusiasm gap. In the recent Virginia and New Jersey elections, Democratic candidates actually exceeded their vote totals from the previous election—but Republicans still exceeded them by way more. Together, this means that Democrats don't need to match Republican voter enthusiasm to win; they need to lap it.
Matt argues that Stacey Abrams' recent approach created a blueprint for a more effective form of American politics; away to engage voters that Democrats should try to have any chance in the years ahead.
Doesthe Bannon arrest change anything? How should Dems deal with the perception versus the reality of inflation? Has violence become the norm in political culture? And why is there so much chatter about finding someone besides Kamala Harris if Biden doesn't run in 2024?
Paul interviews Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington, the one Democrat on New Hampshire's five member Executive Council, about her job and the challenges of standing up and speaking out for the people of New Hampshire in the face of Republican opposition to progress. The wide ranging discussion delves into the New Hampshire abortion ban, the politics of education, the right wing attempt to shut down democracy in New Hampshire and anti-vaccine politics.
Also, what does this mean for Senator Maggie Hassan and the balance of power in the Senate? Will gerrymandered Rep. Chris Pappas run for Governor? Does the economy matter any more in politics?
Paul interviews Karen Braz,Co- Founder and Director of the Concord Community Players Children'sTtheater Project about their upcoming show. The show is a musical revue called "All Together Now! - A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre," presented by The Children's Theatre Project, with guest performances and a big cast at the Audi on November 12th and 13th. The show is going to be performed in all 50 states and territories and 40 countries worldwide on the same weekend, all to support local theaters and theater companies.
How did we do at the G20 and COP26? Also, Virginia predictions, this week in Trump insanity, and are Dems finally there on their big bills?
Paul interviews Concord City Councilor and League of Conservation Voters Executive Director Rob Werner as he sets out to the Climate Conference in Glasgow about local, national and global climate change challenges.
A new addition of one of the country's most highly-rated polls is hot off the presses, and we have an interview with Neil Levesque, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics which conducted the poll, to break it all down. Who's up (hint: no one!)? Who's down (everyone!) And most important, what does that say about what voters are thinking, and how the politics of the coming months will take shape?
The panel covers Matt's Newsweek op-ed on whether America is on the verge of extinction, Alicia's article about Yale's woke police going insane, and what research showing the conservatives are happier than liberals really means.
Paul's guest is New Hampshire Senator Cindy Rosenwald. They touch on the New Hampshire abortion ban signed into law by Governor Chris Sununu, health care in the Granite State under the Affordable Care Act and the impact and challenges of medicaid expansion in New Hampshire.
Paul sits down with Former State Democratic Party Chair and lifelong Manchester New Hampshire resident Kathy Sullivan about New Hampshire's voting system and what proposed changes at the federal level might mean for the state.
Short term problems. Long term problems. For Democrats, it's been a helluva week. The panel explains why it's time (or not, but mostly yes) to panic. Plus, a final five minute of the show breakdown of the season finale of Ted Lasso.
Paul speaks with award winning veteran New Hampshire political reporter Kevin Landrigan about recent New Hampshire political shenanigans. Anti-vax protesters shut down the executive council, without arrests but armed police surround climate change protests and arrest 18. A Powerful committee chairman forced to resign over conspiracy laden emails and Governor Sununu travels nationwide courting influential Republicans.
Or are they? The panel digs in to whether Democrats' problems are real or a media creation, and whether it's time to get more aggressive on Facebook after shocking whistleblower revelations.
Paul Speaks with Co-director Betty Lent and organization President Ellen Burger about the upcoming Concord Community Players production of Neil Simon's classic "Barefoot in the Park", coming to the Concord City Auditorium October 15-17. Originally scheduled for May 2020, the show was shuttered by the pandemic but returns to warm your hearts with love and laughter.
Does the Trump coup memo or Arizona fake "audit" signal that America is done for? Also, is Mitch McConnell right than Dems are doomed no matter what they do?
Paul speaks with Jane Cormier, professional opera singer, founder of NH Opera Fest and Director of the Piccola Opera Company, whose Opera Idol competition wraps up on September 25th with live streamed performances.
Also, is the vaccine mandate the right thing to do? What does the California recall really mean? And what should we watch for in the huge budget reconciliation bill?
Paul interviews Roy Morrison, activist, author, social theorist and environmentalist about his career from Clamshell alliance to prolific wirter and thinker. His recent article in the Wall Street Journal International edition argues that integrating a "Commons" approach to our politics, economy and society is the way forward to a transformational ecological economy that serves us all.https://wsimag.com/economy-and-politics/66788-global-commons-or-billionaire-netocracy
Will the Texas abortion vigilante law upend the rule of law and reset the sinking narrative for Dems? And why did the White House let unemployment benefits lapse for 10 million Americans, while trying to spend $3.5 trillion on other social programs?
The host of WKXL's new morning show, AJ Kierstead, stops by to tell us what the show is all about, and explains how the show will fill the gap left by the end of "The Exchange" and fulfill the need for more entertaining, thoughtful, interesting programming in New Hampshire.
There's so much in the news these days -- much of it depressing -- that it's hard to pick our heads up and see what else is going on. It turns out that there's a lot, especially if you pick your head all the way up and look out to other worlds and some of the most exciting frontiers in science. Today, we talk about all of these fascinating developments with "The SKYGUY." John Gianforte is an Astronomer and Director of the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Observatory. He is also a Science Writer, and Adjunct Faculty member at Granite State College, in New Hampshire.
Paul talks with Concord Community Player's producers Wayland Bunnell and Lacy Long about the enigmatic smash hit play "White Rabbit, Red Rabbit". The Play, by a young Iranian playwright, i performed by a different actor every night without rehearsal or direction. The real catch? The actor doesn't see the script before he steps on stage! Coming to Concord's Hatbox theater in September.
Also, what have we learned about Afghanistan in the last week? Is Biden permanently politically damaged? And where does the term Gobbledygook come from anyway?
Paul speaks with Maryanne Lindberg, the new interim Executive Director of the Concord Community Music School about her career, including her extensive background as a singer. Maryanne sang everything from hard rock to opera before moving into the world of finance, fundraising, and management. It's a fascinating peek under the hood of what it takes to lead a major not-for-profit organization in transition.
Paul interviews Concord Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tim Sink. He's led the organization for almost 30 years, overseeing an expanded membership, new initiatives in building Concord's creative economy, pushing for progress and weathering challenges. We talk about some of the high points and low points, and the road ahead.
Also, does the UN report on global warming change anything? What is the deal with Ron DeSantis?
Paul Catches up with award winning veteran journalist Kevin Landrigan. They cover the changing face of the pandemic in the state, the Governor's response and political ambitions, how schools, towns and cities are handling the crisis and recent changes in the Republican House leadership.
Also, can Republicans de-Trump themselves? Why does the leading progressive data analyst call the Democrats' future "very scary"? And what are the big takeaways from the Olympics?
Paul interviews Nicki Clarke who has just retired as the Executive Director of Concord's Capitol Center for he Arts. In a wide ranging discussion, Paul takes Nicki back to her beginnings and the challenges and opportunities of her nearly 15 years at the CCA.
Alicia and Matt try to figure out what the heck is happening with the US and the Russians at the Olympics, if the IOC is the most corrupt organization int he world, whether there is hope on Covid vaccination, what's happening with the January 6 Commission, will Chris Sununu run for the Senate, and what's up with that wacko Texas law that turns everyone into a vigilante?
Paul speaks with Dan Habib, the creator of award-winning, nationally broadcast documentary films on disability-related topics. Habb's films have been nominated for Emmy awards, translated into 17 languages, and used worldwide to support inclusive education and disability rights. Dan's son Samuel has a serious disability and lives in a wheelchair. In this broad ranging conversation, Paul and Dan talk about the challenges as well as the joys and opportunities of parenting a child with a disability.
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Paul speaks with Dr. Pam Clark and takes a deep dive into education in New Hampshire. Not just the usual discussion about funding...insights into the culture of education, the impact of the pandemic on the future of education in the state, and the underlying structure of our current educational system.
Republicans say some truly bonkers things; Dems try to move away from bonkers things they already said; and one (Republican) governor does the unexpected and says it like it is.
Paul talks with grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Seth Glier about his upcoming show on July 17th in Concord at the Capitol Center for the Arts summer concert series and his forthcoming album, The Coronation, coming soon. The recording is Seth's sixth in an already notable career. Includes clips from the album and a look inside the new songs.
Why else are things seemingly going so well for Biden, terribly for Trump, and yet the parties are as deadlocked as ever with no one in America changing their minds? Also, is grilling terrible? Should pot get you suspended from the Olympics? And what just happened in the New Hampshire Supreme Court that will ripple across the country?
The New Hampshire Supreme Court just ruled a major voting rights law unconstitutional -- a ruling that ruling received national attention as a major victory for voting rights and a blow to Republican voter suppression efforts. Paul speaks with Trial Attorney Bill Christie, the lead attorney on the case.
Dems' big voting bill goes down in flames. So does Joe Manchin's compromise. The St. Anselm's Survey Center poll shows the public worried about spending and souring on Joe Biden and the Democratic Party. Other big Dem priorities seem dead on arrival.
Are things really that bad? Or are there glimmers of hope?
State Senator David Watters and League of Conservation Voters Executive Director Rob Werner break down a critical moment for energy in New Hampshire.
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Plus, what do we make of the unfolding scandal involving the Trump DoJ targeting journalists and Democratic members of Congress?
Paul has a lively conversation with NH Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley and longtime Democratic activist Jon Bresler about the state of politics in New Hampshire, the effect of national politics, and recent Democratic special election victories.
The panel debates what should happen next on voting rights, and whether the media is biased in the way it handles Covid reporting
Paul Follows up with Attorney Mike Lewis about funding for child protection in New Hampshire and other critical issues of public safety.
Senator Becky Whitley started her job in an unusual time. Never having run for office before, she was elected to the State Senate during a pandemic, and like most working parents, she had to juggle: learning a new job, passing bills, meeting with constituents, and taking care of her son all at the same time, and frequently over Zoom (except for her son!). She joins the show to describe the side of the job that most people never see -- what that juggle has been like, what happens behind the scenes, and how she's tried to keep her focus on the core issues that working families care about that motivated her to run in the first place.
In Washington and around the country, the number one topic seems to be UFOs. After a 60 minutes profile featuring interviews with military pilots, articles in major newspapers, and comments from former President Barack Obama that there are objects in the skies that “we don't know exactly what they are”…people are taking the issue very seriously. Paul and Matt had one of the top experts in the country on analyzing UFO videos on Beyond Politics this week, and the panel discusses what they found out. Also, what do we take away from the media's backpedaling on the Wuhan Covid lab leak theory? Is, it, as Matt thinks, "a gyro of stupid?"
Paul speaks with folks from Granite state Progress and Moms Rising about the American Rescue Plan and effect it will have in the state
And what on earth is happening with all these election "audits"?
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Veteran political report Kevin Landrigan walks through the biggest questions in New Hampshire politics
How bad has the rot at the foundation of the Republican Party become, and will the whole house collapse? How much should we really worry about inflation? And does anyone understand the new mask guidance from the CDC?
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Paul talks with John Gage of Citizens’ Climate Lobby about his work as state coordinator for New Hampshire, in which he helps guide the New Hampshire Resolution to Take Action on Climate Pollution town warrant article project (carboncashback.org).
Matt was a guest on WKXL's "The New England Take" with AJ Kiersted. We covered why being a Congressional staffer was such an incredible career experience, how studying economics informs politics, and why politics is such a mess these days.
The panel reads the congressional tea leaves and finds some hopeful signs. Also, what does a weak jobs report mean, and does the Democratic Party have a "Woke" problem?
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Paul Speaks with Attorney Mike Lewis about his lawsuit claiming that New Hampshire's under funding of child protection is not just wrong but illegal under our laws and Constitution.
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Did former Congressman Hodes actually see an alien spacecraft? And is Liz Cheney about to "beamed up" by her own party? Also, can Dems figure out what the heck to do on voting rights, immigration, guns, and the minimum wage?
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Paul interviews State Senator David Watters about the politics of climate change and renewable energy in the Granite State
How has Biden done on policy, politics, and "restoring the soul of the nation?" How are Republicans doing in response? And how should we think about the next 100 days?
Paul talks with Joe Gleason, Assistant Executive Director at the Capitol Center for the Arts, about the story of one of the premier performing arts venues in New Hampshire, and what is coming there next as they prepare to emerge from the pandemic shutdown.
Were Rep. Maxine Waters’s (D-Calif.) remarks calling for protesters to “get more confrontational” typical Washington noise, or does this incident say anything deeper about where we are in politics today? Should Congress restore earmarks? Is it time to pack the Supreme Court? And are we losing the war on Covid?
Paul talks with attorney Mike Lewis about the implications of NH HB 544 for religious freedom and how New Hampshire has changed
People love to NOT think about it. But personal financial advisor Mike Morton says its the FIRST thing he talks about with his clients. In this episode, everything you need to think about, on the topic you're not thinking about...
The panel dives deep on whether the CDC blundered on pausing the J&J vaccine, whether Republican infighting will actually hurt the party long term, and whether Alabama Governor Asa Hutchinson's veto of a bill on medical care for transgender youth is a political breath of fresh air.
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Paul and veteran New Hampshire journalist Kevin Landrigan talk about recent bills passed by the New Hampshire House and catch up on the general state of play in New Hampshire politics
The panel of New Hampshire politics experts digs in to why big companies are dissing Republican voting laws, whether the big new infrastructure bill makes economic sense, and why Senator Joe Manchin is smiling this week. Also, veteran Republican political consultant Alicia Preston gives some hot tips to politicians like Matt Gaetz on how not to pay prostitutes.
2021 has seen a huge increase in voter suppression efforts by the Republican-dominated legislature. Today in Capitol Close Up, Paul interviews Maya Getter and Lucas Meyer, two political leaders working with the New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights to beat back voter suppression efforts in New Hampshire. They discuss the diatribe by New Hampshire's Secretary of State about HR 1, the Federal effort to protect our right to vote.
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From savings to brokerage, 401ks, HSA, and 529 accounts: there are a lot of accounts to choose from! Where should you focus your savings? What is the "right" account to put your money to save on taxes and grow it for the future? Today we discuss the order of account funding, which accounts to focus on first, second and third.
We cover:
Paying off high-interest debt first
Saving for Emergencies
Finding free money (401k match and 529 state-tax deductions)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Roth IRA and backdoor Roth contributions
457 deferred compensation plans
SEP IRA, 529s and more
Could this possibly be a good idea? Also, what is the Archegos "blowout" and what does it mean for how to think about investing, and is it time to rethink commercial real estate in the age of remote work?
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Paul talks with former executive councilor and school funding advocate Andru Volinsky about the tortured path and endless debate over state funding for public education. Andru has some strong words for Democrats and Republicans alike who have stood in the way of a solution.
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Financial Advisor Mike Morton explains everything you need to know about converting traditional IRAs to Roth, saving on your taxes, and getting the most bang for your retirement buck...
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Economists are predicting a surge in 2021 as America reopens. So is this a giant opportunity for investors, or a moment of caution? Will businesses that thrived in 2020 take a hit in 2021? Also, what can a 101 year old nun teach us about wise investing?
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Paul tackles racism directed at New Hampshire's Asian-American Community with guests Cindy Khoury, a Korean- American seacoast area real estate entrepreneur, Cora Quisumbing-King, the Filipino-American co-chair of NH's AAPI caucus (Asian, American, Pacific Islander) and State Rep. Latha Mangipudi,of Nashua, the first Indian-American to be elected to the New Hampshire legislature.
Google Nest seems to think so! Is this a smart play for the home device market or another Google Glass style fizzle? Also, what can the New England Patriots teach us about investing?
Paul interviews Tricia Anderson Soule. Since 2018, Tricia has been the Executive Director of New Hampshire's Business Committee for the Arts. Founded in 1985, the NHBCA promotes the value of the Arts in economic, social and community development and recognizes the role that the business community plays in supporting the arts in New Hampshire.
Hot off the presses, the newest high-quality poll from the St. Anselm's College Survey Center raises some big questions. Why did the Biden honeymoon end so quickly? Is Senator Maggie Hassan in for tough sledding? Is Donald Trump still at the top of New Hampshire Republicans' pyramid? St. Anselm's Institute of Politics Executive Director Neil Levesque explains the answers to these and more.
Amazon is making a massive play to own exclusive NFL streaming rights -- what does it mean for the future of streaming, sports leagues, and advertising in America? Also, $2.15 quadrillion in stock trades in 2020...the huge implications of a market awash in cash.
Gene Martin is the associate director of development at Plymouth State University and a former chair of the Plymouth State Alumni Association Board of Directors. He talks about growing up black in Manchester, changing NH demographics, his work educating about racism, his efforts to help college kids with scholarships, and what NH colleges and universities are doing about systemic racism.
The stock market is sky-high. So should you jump in, or run for cover? An investing strategy for a hot market from financial advisor Mike Morton.
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Paul is joined by Jack Savage, President of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests to talk about conservation, working with both parties on New Hampshire lands issues, and the publishing business.
Zandra Rice Hawkins, head of Granite State Progress, talks about the wealth gap in New Hampshire and America, and the policies that can work to fix it.
Motley Fool Money host Chris Hill walks us through the implications of the rapid uptake of Disney Plus, CEO transitions, and a massive war brewing between Facebook and Apple for the future of Internet- and tech- based business models.
Paul interviews New Hampshire Journalist Kevin Landrigan about the future of New Hampshire's Republican Party and State Representative Latha Mangipudi about racism under the Dome.
Chris Hill of Motley Fool Money explains why the stock market is so hot, what Jeff Bezos' departure form Amazon means, and how couples can navigate investing when one partner cares a lot and the other hardly cares at all
Henry Herndon joins Paul to discuss prospects for community solar and other clean tech in New Hampshire
No matter where you are in life, there are forces out there that can chip away at what you have: taxes, costs, risks. Financial Advisor Mike Morton explains how to protect your wealth -- whether you have a little or a lot -- throughout your life.
Traditional. Roth. Conversions. Everything you need to know to get started in thinking about Individual Retirement Accounts from financial advisor Mike Morton.
Former New Hampshire poet laureate Marie Harris and gifted poet Andrew Periale discuss the response from artists during the pandemic, and read from the new book Covid Spring: Granite State Pandemic Poems.
Financial advisor Mike Morton explains why Health Savings Accounts can be such a valuable financial tool for your family.
It's not a complicated idea: managing how much risk you face by balancing where you put your money. But getting it right can be tricky. Financial Advisor Mike Morton walks through the basics.
Newly elected Exective Councilor Cinde Warmington discusses health care, law, and the policy agenda for New Hampshire
Financial Advisor Mike Morton breaks down the December covid relief bill and explains what impact it will have for your personal finances.
New Hampshire attorney and reproductive rights advocate Monica Ciolfi joins the show, followed by a deep dive with ace state reporter Kevin Landrigan