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A. J. Kierstead

A. J. Kierstead hosts this hour long, weekly hang out with locals, experts, and interesting people in New England. Friday’s at 6 pm on WKXL 1450 AM, 103.9/101.9 FM, and NHTalkRadio.com. Follow the show on Facebook/Twitter: @NewEnglandTake

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A. J. Kierstead breaks down a crazy CNN Health article that guilts inhaler users for climate change, Chinese players buying New Hampshire property, Vermont has 552 public employees living out of state, and the saga of NH Supreme Court Justice Marconi returns to the bench.

CNN Health, "Climate pollution from inhalers has the impact of half a million cars per year, study finds": https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/06/health/inhalers-climate-change-wellness?Date=20251006&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1759770649

NH Journal, "AG Report: Nashua’s Nongfu Spring Deal Broke No Laws, Raised Red Flags": https://nhjournal.com/ag-report-nashuas-nongfu-spring-deal-broke-no-laws-raised-red-flags/

VT Digger, "State government workers living outside Vermont must also follow return-to-office policy": https://vtdigger.org/2025/10/03/state-government-workers-living-outside-vermont-must-also-follow-return-to-office-policy/

NH Journal, "‘Misdemeanor’ Marconi Headed Back to State’s Highest Bench After Plea Deal": https://nhjournal.com/misdemeanor-marconi-headed-back-to-states-highest-bench-after-plea-deal/

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AJ is joined by Dr. Jason Aziz, Director of Health Economics at the New Hampshire Insurance Department and Adjunct Lecturer at The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. They discuss the role of public health, the lessons from COVID, and how fixing its public perception will lead to better outcomes. Let's get back to original MAHA!

Read "The Cost of Dismantling Public Health" by Tory Jennison, PhD, RN, Executive Director, NH Public Health Association, published by the NH Health Cost Initiative: https://www.nhhealthcostinitiative.org/blog/the-cost-of-dismantling-public-health

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NH Rep. Joseph Sweeney joins A. J. and Dexter to discuss the shooting in Nashua, New Hampshire and the impact extreme language has on the most unstable people in our country. Also, the 2018 bail reform has been rolled back, what happens now

Listen to Life Free & Lead: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538072/episodes

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Read more about the Nashua shooting on NH Journal: https://nhjournal.com/nashua-shooter-targeted-employee-in-country-club-attack/

Read Governor Kelly Ayotte's message on signing HB 592: https://www.governor.nh.gov/news/failed-bail-reform-experiment-officially-over-new-hampshire

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A. J. breaks down the disgusting apathy and celebratory response from leftists around Charlie Kirk's assassination, but offers solutions every day people should consider, especially Democrats.

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A. J. dives into the tragic, political assassination of Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk. Does this open the door for more violence and toxicity? Watch my interview with NH House Majority Leader Jason Osbourne: https://youtu.be/ZR-iZATvAIcEmail me: aj@newenglandtake.comhttps://x.com/newenglandtakehttps://newenglandtake.com

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Granite Goodness creator Andy DeMeo dives into his vision for fixing our discourse and the media, as well as the importance of breaking through alleged political barriers.

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Professor of Law Seth Oranburg, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, breaks down the importance of the GENIUS Act, how it takes steps to fix the cryptocurrency system, and why your average American should care that Trump made this law.

Learn more about the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law: https://law.unh.edu

Read his article in Bloomberg Law: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/genius-act-revives-civil-war-era-banking-problem-for-states

Read his law review article: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5366627

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Manchester, New Hampshire's At-Large Alderman Joseph Kelly Levasseur discusses viral and ridiculous situation of Dan Mowery being served a cease and desist from the city for selling pickles to his neighbors. Also, how did the Democratic stronghold of Manchester start to turn red?

Read the NH Journal article: https://nhjournal.com/can-it-manchester-tells-resident-to-put-a-lid-on-homemade-pickle-sales/

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Matt Robison, of Worth Knowing with Matt Robison, and Dexter Tarbox join A. J. Kierstead to talk about The Jim Acosta Show using an AI version of a Parkland Shooting victim for clicks and what trends are shown from Glenn Kessler dumping the Washington Post for Substack.Subscribe to Worth Knowing with Matt Robison: https://worthknowing.substack.comWatch the Jim Acosta Show gross clip: https://youtube.com/shorts/OZUmAgxIBpQ?si=QGV9QSme18uWIZLuGlenn Kessler's "Why I left The Washington Post": https://substack.com/@glennkessler/p-170093251Email me: aj@newenglandtake.comhttps://x.com/newenglandtakehttps://newenglandtake.com

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Jody Underwood, Ph.D of EdOpt.org breaks down their work to help New Hampshire families find the right school and education choices for their children, from home school to so much more.Check out Opt Ed: https://edopt.orgEmail me: aj@newenglandtake.comhttps://x.com/newenglandtakehttps://newenglandtake.com

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Old Orchard Beach has an officer detained by ICE, the Chinese mafia is buying up Maine property for illegal cannabis grows, and we have to talk about Sydney Sweeney and her American Eagle jeans. A. J. Kierstead is joined by Dexter Tarbox and The Maine Wire's Steve Robinson.

The Maine Wire, "ICE Arrests Old Orchard Beach Police Officer from Jamaica for Overstaying Visa": https://www.themainewire.com/2025/07/ice-arrests-old-orchard-beach-police-officer-from-jamaica-for-overstaying-visa/

Check out High Crimes: The Chinese Mafia's Takeover of Rural America: https://tuckercarlson.com/high-crimes

The Maine Wire, "Hunter Biden Pal with Chinese Communist Ties Paid Maine Woman $100k to Start Massive Cannabis Operation in Rural Maine": https://www.themainewire.com/2025/07/hunter-biden-pal-with-chinese-communist-ties-paid-maine-woman-100k-to-start-massive-cannabis-operation-in-rural-maine/

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It is time for the Israel Gaza War to end, even according to Daily Wire commentators! Also, South Park strikes a nerve in the White House with hilariously savage jokes against Trump.Email me: aj@newenglandtake.com https://x.com/newenglandtakehttps://newenglandtake.com

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So who guessed that the Epstein debacle would end the MAGA movement? Also, NPR and PBS lost their funding and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert is CANCELLED. A. J. breaks it down.Email me: aj@newenglandtake.comSubscribe now: @newenglandtake https://x.com/newenglandtakehttps://newenglandtake.com

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The VTDigger has spent months reporting on the inevitable failure of Vermont housing homeless people in motels across the state, A. J. breaks down how the program was destined to fail and how Governor Phil Scott did what had to be done.

Read the article: https://vtdigger.org/2025/07/01/we-need-a-prayer-as-executive-order-ends-hundreds-of-vermonters-exit-motels

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A. J. breaks down the decision on Contoocook Valley School District v. State of New Hampshire to determine if Superior Court Judge David Ruoff's ruling should stand, but will anything be enforced?

"NH Supreme Court Rules Ed Funding Inadequate, But Won’t Order State to Pay" NH Journal: https://nhjournal.com/nh-supreme-court-rules-ed-funding-inadequate-but-wont-order-state-to-pay/

Read the NH Supreme Court Decision: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2025-07/2025029conval.pdf

Article 83 of the NH Constitution: https://www.nh.gov/glance/state-constitution/encouragement-literature-trade-etc

NH School Funding Fairness Project graph: https://fairfundingnh.org/learn/school-funding/

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A. J. discusses the political fallout of Trump bombing Iran and whether we should leave it at just the bombing.

Check out WDEV's The Vermont Viewpoint: https://blubrry.com/vermontviewpoint/

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A. J. Gives his thoughts on the United States bombing Iran. Did the neocon war hawks cause this? What about Israel? Is Trump actually in control?

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Professor Seth C. Oranburg, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, breaks down NH HB 551-FN, recently signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte, and how it goes far beyond Sig Sauer, even though media outlets and Democrats pretend they are the only company involved.

Learn more about Professor Oranburg: https://law.unh.edu/person/seth-oranburg

Read 2025 NH HB-551-FN: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2025&txtFormat=html&v=SA&id=208

"Facing a wave of P320 lawsuits, Sig Sauer asked for immunity. NH lawmakers granted it." NHPR: https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025-05-28/sig-sauer-p320-pistol-gun-weapon-trigger-pull-safety-lawsuits-liability-immunity-new-hampshire

"Pittsburgh synagogue gunman was 'filled with hatred'" BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65881077

"Sig Sauer P320 Concerns and Jumping to Conclusions" by GBRS Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqG8RfiXkN0

"Is Your Pistol Drop Safe?" by Garand Thumb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMTe87kATmU

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Governor Kelly Ayotte signed SB 295 and HB 10 into law, locking in Education Freedom Accounts for all and the Parental Bill of Rights in New Hampshire.

"Ayotte signs universal EFA bill, parental bill of rights," New Hampshire Bulletin: https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/06/10/ayotte-signs-universal-efa-bill-parental-bill-of-rights/

"NHGOP’s Parental Bill of Rights (Finally) Signed Into Law," NH Journal: https://nhjournal.com/nhgops-parental-bill-of-rights-finally-signed-into-law/

"Ayotte’s Signature Makes NH 19th State to Offer Universal School Choice," NH Journal: https://nhjournal.com/ayottes-signature-makes-nh-19th-state-to-offer-universal-school-choice/

"NH Supreme Court upholds Manchester school policy on transgender students," NHPR: https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2024-08-30/nh-supreme-court-upholds-manchester-school-policy-on-transgender-students

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I called it in March that the Elon Musk's involvement in the Donald J. Trump administration would be done by the end of June! Let's dive into the chaos that is surrounding this situation.

Listen to the segment on WDEV's The Vermont Viewpoint: https://blubrry.com/vermontviewpoint/143810714/ross-connolly-talks-with-john-goodnight-rachel-burgin-rep-will-greer-and-aj-kierstead/

Regarding the Elon taking Ketamine allegations, check it out on Axios: https://www.axios.com/2025/06/05/musk-drugs-claims-trump-congress-democrats-investigate

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The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) lists the Granite Grok, a New Hampshire based, right-wing outlet, on their "Hate Map" as "Antigovernment General" (whatever that means). Steve MacDonald, Managing Editor of the Granite Grok, talks about how the SPLC has abandoned their honest roots to become a Marxist propaganda organization.

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The Cost of Education: Part 4

Ian Underwood, a scientist and mathematician (not to mention a libertarian), breaks down why we should rethink how schools measure success and the impact it should have on education funding.

Read his books at https://www.bareminimumbooks.com

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The Cost of Education: Part 3

2023 Educator of the Year, Christian Cheetham of Alvirne High, gives the case that school administrators are enabling some of the worst outcomes in public education and how teacher salaries are not the real issue at hand, when it comes to education funding.

Educator from Alvirne High named 2023 NH Teacher of the Year: https://www.education.nh.gov/news/educator-alvirne-high-named-2023-nh-teacher-year

Hear the case from the school administrator perspective: https://youtu.be/l8yrrQ3pUfM

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NH Journal's Managing Editor Michael Graham gives his opinion on New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR)'s Jim Schachter and New Hampshire PBS's Peter Frid responding to President Donald Trump working to defund NPR and PBS.

Read "IN THEIR OWN WORDS: NHPR’s Schachter/NHPBS’s Frid On Why Taxpayers Should Keep Paying" on NH Journal: https://nhjournal.com/in-their-own-words-nhprs-schachter-on-why-taxpayers-should-keep-paying/

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The Cost of Education: Part 2

The New Hampshire School Administrator Association Executive Director Dr. Mark MacLean and Associate Executive Director Jerry Frew discuss the role of the role of school superintendents and their staff, why their six figure salary is justifiable, and their perspective on school funding.

Learn more about the New Hampshire School Administrator Association (NHSA): https://www.nhsaa.org

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NH Rep. Buzz Scherr, Professor of Law at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, joins A. J. Kierstead to discuss the complicated world of immigration crackdowns and reform. Democrats play rhetorical games and President Donald J. Trump plays games with lives.

Learn more about Professor Scherr: https://law.unh.edu/person/albert-scherr

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A. J. Kierstead is joined by the Concord NH Patch's Tony Schinella to discuss the complicated world of covering homeless people and express concern over The Concord Monitor celebrating a man who assaulted a young child.

Check out Tony's work: https://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nhFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConcordNHPatch

Read The Concord Monitor article: https://www.concordmonitor.com/Homeless-memorials-Concord-Rodney-Moody-service-60366228

Rodney Moody's offender profile: https://www.homefacts.com/offender-detail/NH2243/Moody,-Rodney-J..html

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A. J. Kierstead and Dexter Tarbox discuss the impact of the US Senate race for New Hampshire being a jump ball with a complex Democratic slate and weak Republican bench. Players include Lily Tang Williams, Chris Pappas, Maggie Goodlander, and Scott Brown, with Chris Sununu deciding not to run!

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A. J. calls out New Hampshire Republicans for their bad treatment of small, local businesses having to deal with tariffs, hurting their ability to employ locals that need jobs.

Watch the WMUR segment: https://www.wmur.com/article/concord-nh-store-concerned-new-tariffs-040325/64371485?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

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Editor in Chief Steve Robinson of The Maine Wire breaks down their investigation into the 2024 audit of the State of Maine under Governor Janet Mills, revealing blatant poor management of billions of dollars.

Steve's video on the audit: https://x.com/TheMaineWire/status/1907451022366191843

"‘Pattern of Negligence–or Worse’: Maine Republican Senators Urge AG Pam Bondi to Investigate State Finances After Devastating Audit," The Maine Wire:https://www.themainewire.com/2025/04/pattern-of-negligence-or-worse-maine-republican-senators-urge-ag-pam-bondi-to-investigate-state-finances-after-devastating-audit/

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After years of annoyance at their left wing politics, A. J. calls out the "nonpartisan" New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute for pushing big government, costly solutions and pushing the debunked wage gap.

New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute: https://nhfpi.org

NHFPI's, "Spotlight on Granite State Women in the Labor Force for National Women’s Equal Pay Day": https://nhfpi.org/blog/spotlight-on-granite-state-women-in-the-labor-force-for-national-womens-equal-pay-day/

NE Take video with NHFPI's Nicole Heller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBkFxtudl3k

Gene Martin's articles on New Hampshire Bulletin: https://newhampshirebulletin.com/author/genemartin/

The Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy: https://nhfpi.org/blog/spotlight-on-granite-state-women-in-the-labor-force-for-national-womens-equal-pay-day/

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The Cost of Education: Part 1

The New England Take is kicking off a new series, "The Cost of Education." Everyone focuses on the per pupil cost and what the New Hampshire Statehouse is looking at, but not why rural towns pay twice as much as cities, why cities like Portsmouth is saying they are making cuts while spending more, and what impact does special education play into it. Much more to come in the future on this topic!

NH Dept of Education, "New Hampshire’s cost per pupil continues upward trend": https://www.education.nh.gov/news-and-media/new-hampshires-cost-pupil-continues-upward-trend

NH Journal, "ANALYSIS: Portsmouth Spending Story Explains How You Get DOGE": https://nhjournal.com/analysis-portsmouth-spending-story-explains-how-you-get-doge/

NH School Funding Fairness Project, "School Funding and Special Education Update with Latest 2023-2024 School Year Data": https://fairfundingnh.org/special-education-funding-2024/

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New Hampshire's Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen has decided not to run for reelection in 2026. A. J. says it is time to get a pragmatic Republican in office, like former Governor Chris Sununu.The Washington Times, "Former NH Gov. Chris Sununu reconsidering run for U.S. Senate": https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/mar/11/chris-sununu-former-governor-new-hampshire-reconsidering-run-us/NH Journal, "Testy Shaheen Lashes Out at Reporter Over Age Question": https://nhjournal.com/testy-shaheen-lashes-out-at-reporter-over-age-question/https://x.com/newenglandtakehttps://newenglandtake.com

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Anna Brown, Executive Director of Citizens Count and the UNH Franklin Pierce Rudman Center, helps us breakdown what a "nonpartisan" organization is, how to understand their intent, and when should we care what's happening in Concord?Citizens Count: https://www.citizenscount.orgThe Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership & Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law: https://law.unh.edu/rudmanhttps://newenglandtake.com

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A. J. Kierstead asks contributor Dexter Tarbox and Beyond Politics Host Matt Robison if the GOP can survive being a unified party in this new Trump era. Will JD Vance take up the mantle? Will the Democratic party screw up, again? What even are these parties anymore?Follow Dexter on X: https://x.com/DSDexterTarboxCheck out Beyond Politics with Matt Robison and Paul Hodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-politics/id1369437819Newsweek, "One Hard Truth Democrats Must Face to Navigate Trump 2.0" by Matt Robison: https://www.newsweek.com/one-hard-truth-democrats-must-face-navigate-trump-20-opinion-2019732

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A. J. gives a breakdown of a recent commentary piece in the New Hampshire Bulletin from Editor Dana Wormwald, titled "From New Hampshire to Washington, the destruction is the point." There is much to talk about in this, politically, progressive hot take that hits on budget priorities of New Hampshire Republicans, Governor Kelly Ayotte, and the future of Granite State education programs.Read the article: https://newhampshirebulletin.com/commentary/Read the Cato Institute's "How Free is Your State?": https://www.cato.org/blog/new-freedom-50-stateshttps://newenglandtake.com

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A. J. was shocked by how quickly some people would abandon their religion, when it is so essential to his own worldview.Vox, "For years, this popular test measured anyone’s racial bias. But it might not work after all.": https://www.vox.com/identities/2017/3/7/14637626/implicit-association-test-racismLearn more about the Keene State College Cohen Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies: https://www.keene.edu/academics/cchgs/Please subscribe, it is HUGE to getting traction for the channel: @newenglandtake Follow on X: https://x.com/@newenglandtake

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While the City of Concord, New Hampshire considers spending $100 Million on a yuppy footbridge, the homeless population overtakes a city park... A. J. has some opinions on government spending.Subscribe NOW at https://youtube.com/@newenglandtake Also on X at https://x.com/newenglandtake

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Follow on X: https://x.com/newenglandtakeA. J. Kierstead breaks down why he is shocked at how people are surprised that Elon Musk is working to tear down the federal administrative state under President Donald Trump, especially wasteful programs like USAID.Senator Hassan v. RFK Jr.: https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-slams-rfk-jr-as-a-dangerous-rubber-stamp-for-donald-trumpHistory of USAID: https://web.archive.org/web/20230128031859/https://www.usaid.gov/about-us/usaid-historyPrograms USAID funded: https://x.com/realdogeusa/status/1886518900659040686?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1886518900659040686%7Ctwgr%5E93a64cd5400d154a607396175087847c2e4d09f7%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fkatv.com%2Fnews%2Fnation-world%2Flist-insane-priorities-of-usaid-spending-during-biden-administration-foreign-assistance-president-donald-trump-karoline-leavitt-condoms-in-gaza-elon-musk-department-of-government-efficiency

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UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law's Assistant Professor of Law Daniel Pi breaks down President Joseph Biden tweeting out that the Equal Rights Amendment (28th Amendment) is now in effect and President Donald Trump signing an executive order ending birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants (14th Amendment).Learn more about Professor Pi and UNH Franklin Pierce: https://law.unh.edu/person/daniel-piPresident Biden's Tweet: https://x.com/POTUS/status/1880271367569895830/photo/1Executive Order, "PROTECTING THE MEANING AND VALUE OF AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP": https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/protecting-the-meaning-and-value-of-american-citizenship/

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A. J. gives a breakdown of how Democrats managed to lose the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, with much of it having to do with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and the Democratic Party.https://newenglandtake.com

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A. J. encourages everyone to get out to vote, but don't listen to the people that say the world will end. With heated, close battles like Donald Trump v. Kamala Harris can feel like we are on the verge of catastrophe, but don't listen to the dramatic among us. Maybe it is time to focus on state level elections again...https://newenglandtake.com

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A. J. Kierstead guest hosted WKXL's Cail and Company and spoke with NH GOP Chairman Chris Ager to discuss statewide races and the Trump factor.

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Claire Best breaks down her research into activist groups manipulating sexual assault investigations, the corrupt background around Maggie Goodlander's campaign for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District, and the incestuous political situation in the Granite State.Read all of Claire's articles on the Granite Grok: https://granitegrok.com/author/claire-best"Maggie Goodlander v Lily Tang Williams" on The Granite Grok: https://granitegrok.com/new-england/nh/2024/10/maggie-goodlander-v-lily-tang-williamsThe video on Maggie Goodlander's mother: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sQWYTNkhs8

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The LPNH's X (Twitter) account has received international attention with its aggressive commentary on Kamala Harris, the Libertarian Party National's Chase Oliver, and much more. Jeremy Kauffman says the headlines are the goal for a Libertarian homeland in New Hampshire, but A. J. Kierstead believes this is the wrong course of action. The conversation was moderated by contributor Dexter Tarbox.Follow LPNH: https://x.com/LPNHFollow Jeremy: https://x.com/jeremykauffmanJeremy's soon to be released project: https://aristillus.netFollow Dexter: https://x.com/DSDexterTarboxFollow A. J.: https://x.com/newenglandtakehttps://newenglandtake.com

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A. J. Kierstead and Dexter Tarbox breakdown the Vice Presidential debate between Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz. Clear winner is determined!

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Michael Azevedo of Making Media Now joins A. J. Kierstead to dive into the implications of Tenet Media being Russian funded and answer if soft stories from Courier Newsroom is a problem.

Check out Making Media Now: https://fcmakingmedia.podbean.com

Read more about the Tenet Media indictment on the AP: https://apnews.com/article/russian-interference-presidential-election-influencers-trump-999435273dd39edf7468c6aa34fad5dd

Check out the tweet from Colin Booth at The Granite Post: https://x.com/ColinGBooth/status/1816580368201589077

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Leftists and progressives use only empathy to create policy. Libertarians and conservatives often completely ignore empathy and come across like dicks. Nothing will ever get done or be fixed with this continuation of talking past each other.Follow A. J. on X: https://x.com/newenglandtakehttps://newenglandtake.com

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A. J. joined WKXL's Cail and Company to do a breakdown of the New Hampshire statewide primary, locking in the gubernatorial and congressional candidates for Republicans and Democrats.

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Matt Robison of Beyond Politics and contributor Dexter Tarbox join A. J. Kierstead to discuss the presidential debate between Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Spoiler, both candidates kind of flopped.Follow Dexter: https://x.com/DSDexterTarboxFollow Matt: https://x.com/MattLRobisonRead his Newsweek op-ed: https://www.newsweek.com/whatever-your-politics-america-lost-debate-opinion-1952314Check him out on Cliff's Edge: https://www.youtube.com/@Cliffs_EdgeA. J. was on WKXL to discuss the debate and NH primary results: https://www.nhtalkradio.com/?p=22201https://newenglandtake.com

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Buzz Scherr is a Professor of Law at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law and Police Commissioner in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He is running for New Hampshire House of Representatives in the Portsmouth -Ward 3 (Rockingham 26) district. We discuss the need for proper police funding and oversight, the recent ruling on Chevron deference, and the importance of being in the room when decisions are made.Follow Professor Scherr on X: https://x.com/BuzzScherrRead his op-ed in the Seacoast Online: https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/01/24/buzz-scherr-why-portsmouth-nh-needs-a-new-policing-facility/72323351007/New Hampshire Bulletin on recent bail reform compromise signed into law: https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2024/06/04/as-bail-reform-goes-to-negotiations-some-say-a-compromise-is-finally-possible/https://newenglandtake.com

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Florida's Jamie Miller, of the Reasonable Arguments Substack, joins A. J. Kierstead to talk the impact of Florida on national politics, the state of the presidential race, and whether Project 2025 matters.

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Matt Robison of Beyond Politics gives a Democrat's perspective of how evil the aims of Project 2025 are and how, even though Trump is naive to it, his cabinet will implement it. A. J. Kierstead gives his take, that this is business as usual from the Heritage Foundation.Learn about The Heritage Foundations's Project 2025: https://www.project2025.orgRead Matt's article, "Project 2025? Never Heard of It! Trump's Denial Rings Hollow," in @NewsweekMag : https://www.newsweek.com/project-2025-never-heard-it-trumps-denial-rings-hollow-opinion-1923912Listen to Beyond Politics: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-politics/id1369437819Follow Matt: https://x.com/MattLRobisonhttps://newenglandtake.com

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Matt Robison of Beyond Politics gives a Democrat's perspective to Biden dropping out of the 2024 Presidential Race and Kamala Harris being selected to replace him.Read Matt's article, "President Joe Biden Withdrew. Now He Needs to Resign," in Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/president-joe-biden-should-resign-today-opinion-1928009Listen to Beyond Politics: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-politics/id1369437819Follow Matt: https://x.com/MattLRobison

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Dean Megan Carpenter, University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, breaks down what the barriers are to reforming legal education, as well as the legal industry as a whole.Learn more about UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law: https://law.unh.edu"Risk-Taking and Reform: Innovation for a Better Education" in The University of New Hampshire Law Review: https://scholars.unh.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1479&context=unh_lrInDepthNH on SB 361: https://indepthnh.org/2024/06/17/advocates-signing-sb-361-allows-paralegals-to-represent-clients-in-some-cases/https://newenglandtake.com

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A. J. Kierstead joins WKXL's Cail and Company to break down the CNN 2024 Presidential Debate with President Joe Biden vs. Donald J. Trump, will the DNC find a way to pick a new candidate?Check out podcast version on WKXL: https://www.nhtalkradio.com/?p=21770https://newenglandtake.com

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Professor Michael McCann, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law and writer for Sportico, breaks down SCOTUS decision on Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, a decision overturning Chevron doctrine and upturning the authority of federal administrative agencies. He also dives into the possible impact it will have on name, image and likeness rights for student athletes and athletic unions.Read Professor MCCann's Sportico article: https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2024/scotus-overrules-chevron-sports-ncaa-1234786034/Read the SCOTUS Blog article on the decision: https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/06/supreme-court-strikes-down-chevron-curtailing-power-of-federal-agencies/https://newenglandtake.com

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Indira Venkat, Senior Vice President of Research at AARP, breaks down how more than half of those ages 50 and older don't think they'll have enough money to last in retirement and what they should do today to fix their finances.AARP Money Map: https://moneymap.aarp.org/Read the AARP Financial Security Trends Survey report: https://www.aarp.org/research/topics/economics/info-2023/financial-security-trends-survey.html?CMP=RDRCT-PRI-MONY-042523https://newenglandtake.com

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Chris Maidment joins A. J. Kierstead and Dexter Tarbox to talk the fallout of Trump's Republican Primary win and who he will pick for Vice President, how "It's Important" to run for Register of Probate in Hillsborough County, and how he is working to support liberty minded candidates in New Hampshire.Follow Chris Maidment on X: https://x.com/ChrisMaidmentNHLearn more and donate to 1772 Action: https://1772action.comFollow Dexter Tarbox: https://x.com/DSDexterTarboxFollow A. J. Kierstead: https://x.com/newenglandtakehttps://newenglandtake.com

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On New Hampshire Primary night, A. J. Kierstead went to US Rep. Dean Phillips' rally. The optimism and inclusiveness could be enough to look past his Democratic initiatives. We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://newenglandtake.com

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Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially dropped out of the Republican Primary and endorsed Donald Trump. Haley uses this moment to remind everyone she is a girlboss.

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A. J. Kierstead braved the cold to try and check out former president Donald Trump's rally in Concord, New Hampshire on Friday before the First in the Nation primary. He failed and watched the live stream.

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A. J. caught up with Americans for Prosperity at their Pints and Policy: Tacos and Taxes at Great North Aleworks to discuss taxes and why lowering them is best for everyone. Guests included NH Rep. Joe Sweeney, NH Rep. Jordan Ulery, and AFP NH State Director Greg Moore.This segment is sponsored by Americans for Prosperity: https://americansforprosperity.orgWe have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://thenewenglandtake.com

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A. J. Kierstead made the mistake of quote tweeting Catturd, calling him "delusional," then proceeded to get ratioed. Dexter Tarbox joins the show to shame him for his erroneous actions.

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A. J. Kierstead and Dexter Tarbox discuss the Republican win of New Hampshire House Bill 619 that "prohibits gender reassignment surgery for minors under 18 years of age" and thank Democrat NH Rep. Jonah Orion Wheeler for stepping over party lines to vote for it.Read the bill: https://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2024&id=71&txtFormat=pdf&v=currentNew Hampshire Bulletin, "NH House passes bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors, sending bill to Senate": https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2024/01/04/nh-house-passes-bill-to-ban-gender-affirming-care-for-minors-sending-bill-to-senate/Adam Sexton of WMUR on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AdamSextonWMURNH Rep. Jonah Orion Wheeler on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jonahowheelerWe have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://newenglandtake.com

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A. J. Kierstead went to the Gov. Chris Christie town hall in Epping, New Hampshire. He left conflicted on his campaign message (is it everything wrong with current politics?) but on board when policy was the focus.We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://newenglandtake.com

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Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire hosted their annual Christmas party at Murphy's Taproom in Bedford, NH. At the event NH House Speaker Sherman Packard received the Thomson Defender of Liberty Award. Before the event, A. J. Kierstead spoke with AFP State Director Greg Moore, AFP NH Honorary Chair Tom Thomson, and Speaker Packard.This segment is sponsored by Americans for Prosperity: https://americansforprosperity.orgWe have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://thenewenglandtake.com

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Reporter Damien Fisher joins A. J. Kierstead and Dexter Tarbox to tell the unhinged story of corruption that is alleged against former New Hampshire Sheriff Mark Brave.Mark Brave stories on NHJournal.com: https://nhjournal.com/?s=mark+braveMark Brave stories on InDepthNH: https://indepthnh.org/?s=mark+braveWe have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://newenglandtake.com

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For some reason Katelyn Burns wrote a review of @DailyWirePlus 's Lady Ballers, when didn't even watch the movie... She told A. J. to "cry harder" so he calls her out.Note: leave this individual alone. It's bad enough being shamed by A. J.On MSNBC: "This awful anti-trans propaganda film is an absurd fantasy of male domination" by Katelyn Burns, https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/lady-ballers-movie-daily-wire-trans-athletes-rcna128628We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://newenglandtake.com

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Lauren Chambers of Dartmouth Health dives into them being selected as a pilot site for a nationwide Anti-Stigma Initiative to combat the opioid epidemic.Learn more about the Addiction Policy Forum’s Anti-Stigma Initiative: https://www.addictionpolicy.org/anti-stigmainitiativeWe have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://newenglandtake.com

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Americans for Prosperity - New Hampshire hosted Pints & Policy, "Healthcare: Why is it so Expensive?" on November 28th at Great North Aleworks. Before the event A. J. Kierstead sat down with the panelists, including: - AFP New Hampshire State Director Greg Moore- NH Rep. Erica Layon, Vice Chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee- Jared Rhodes, MPH, MS, Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical PracticeDownload "Enhancing Healthcare Options in New Hampshire: The Direct-Pay Pathway: https://jaredrhoads.com/documents/Anselm-Direct-Pay-Pathway-for-NH-Report-Final.pdfThis segment is sponsored by Americans for Prosperity: https://americansforprosperity.orgWe have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://thenewenglandtake.com

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New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan has set January 23, 2024 as the date for the New Hampshire Primary, spitting in the face of the DNC and President Joe Biden!Read the New Hampshire Bulletin article: https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2023/11/16/new-hampshire-sets-jan-23-presidential-primary-date-the-first-in-the-nation/We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://thenewenglandtake.com

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Rep. Dean Phillips (D - Minnesota) held a forum at New England College and host A. J. Kierstead left with many opinions, ranging from 2008 nostalgia to politicians thinking for themselves. We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://thenewenglandtake.com

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It is election day! Tony Schinella of the Concord Patch and A. J. Kierstead give tips on polling location changes and the many things you can vote on.Watch the debates on @YourconcordtvOrg 's YouTube channel: ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLunRBRz0-n88jPUIX6-xqxkC1CPoqwvs-&si=co_Sg_Y5wqhqb5J6⁠Check out our local patch at ⁠https://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh⁠We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://thenewenglandtake.com

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Concord NH Patch Editor Tony Schinella dives into the candidates in the upcoming municipal elections for mayor, city council, and board of education. He hosted 12 candidate forms over the last few weeks and there is a lot to dive into!

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Americans for Prosperity - New Hampshire hosted Pints & Policy: Housing at Murphy's Taproom in Manchester. AFP State Director Greg Moore, Senior Fellow Adam Millsap of Stand Together, NH Rep. Joe Alexander, and President Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy joined A. J. Kierstead to discuss the state of housing and ways to fix the many issues Granite Staters face regarding it. Also featured are comments from Matt Mayberry, President of the New Hampshire Homebuilders Association.

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A. J. Kierstead gives his pessimistic opinion on the Israeli/Palestinian situation and why we should avoid involvement. Full article available at https://thenewenglandtake.com

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A. J. breaks down a Semafor newsletter and how it shows globalism doesn't work due to values not being ubiquitous worldwide and the impact of economic monopolies.Read the Semafor newsletter referenced: https://www.semafor.com/newsletter/10/16/2023/semafor-flagship-bonds-culture-and-foodSub to the Semafor newsletters: https://www.semafor.com/newslettersWe have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://thenewenglandtake.com

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Reporter Ethan DeWitt of the New Hampshire Bulletin discusses his reporting on teacher retention, including a survey of why many are leaving the profession.

Read the New Hampshire Bulletin article: https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2023/10/06/new-hampshire-teachers-report-quitting-over-school-climate-low-pay/

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Political skeptic, marketer, and digital activism trainer Jon DiPietro joins A. J. Kierstead to talk politics and how activists can takeover the online space.Liberty Digital: https://www.libertydigital.netDigital Activism course: https://www.digitalactivism.usWe have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtake

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Retired Border Chief Chris Clem and AFP Foundation Immigration Policy Fellow Jordan Fischetti break down the issues of the current immigration and border crisis, as well as solutions to get us on the right track. Filmed at AFP Foundation New Hampshire's Pints & Policy: Immigration event at Backyard Brewing in Manchester, NH.Check out the AFP Foundation's Immigration resources: https://americansforprosperityfoundation.org/issues/immigration/This segment is sponsored by Americans for Prosperity Foundation: https://americansforprosperityfoundation.orgWe have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://thenewenglandtake.com

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Senior Field Editor Tony Schinella of the Concord Patch gives a preview of the upcoming municipal election debates, he breaks down impact of longtime Mayor Jim Bouley stepping down and finances being a major sticking point.

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A. J. Kierstead and Dexter Tarbox dive into the political and cultural problems of the Trump indictments and Biden impeachment inquiry. Everyone looks terrible and the gloves are off on political abuse of our systems.We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://thenewenglandtake.com

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Khan Academy's Sal Khan and Capital One's Kerone Vatel discuss Khan Academy's free course on personal finance and why it is important for people of all ages to get educated on.Check out the course at http://www.capitalone.com/khanWe have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://thenewenglandtake.com

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Keith Noe, Partner at Lando & Anastasi, joins A. J. Kierstead to talk about the environmental case Held v. Montana, the unconstitutional gun restrictions of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, and how they connect to COVID-19 restrictions.Learn more about Lando & Anastasi at https://lalaw.com"Judge rules in favor of Montana youths in landmark climate decision" on the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/08/14/youths-win-montana-climate-trial/?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wp_news_alert_revere&location=alert"New Mexico Dem Gov. Issues Gun Ban. Could NHDem Gov. Do the Same?" on NH Journal: https://nhjournal.com/new-mexico-dem-gov-issues-gun-ban-could-nhdem-gov-do-the-same/We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://thenewenglandtake.com

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Journalism isn't dead and YouTube is an incubator for journalism better than anything you get with the legacy media.

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https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeezilla

@GamersNexus on @LinusTechTips : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGW3TPytTjc

@KDH on @andertons : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeHzkAxcCWU

The strange attempt at a takedown of @Coffeezilla by @TechLead : https://youtu.be/iaaMCRHGTBE?si=8HALvBvMi7uKD1t8

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Contributor Dexter Tarbox calls out New Hampshire's Democratic Party Chairman Raymond Buckley for his trigger happy block button and desire to block any attempts at bipartisan solutions, at the expense of fixing our political ecosystem.

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A. J. Kierstead breaks down three major reasons why the GOP presidential race matters, even though former president Trump will win. This piece was also published in the Concord Monitor Opinion section: http://articles.concordmonitor.com/My-Turn-3-Reasons-the-GOP-Race-Matters-(Even-Though-Trump-Will-Win)-52105582We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://thenewenglandtake.com

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"Dr." Jeff Feingold is retiring after being with the NH Business Review since 1983 and he dives into his career, the state of journalism, and the changes the business community has experienced in New Hampshire. Congratulations and best of luck to him!Read Jeff's "Letter from the Editor" on NHBR.com: https://www.nhbr.com/letter-from-the-editor-2/We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtakeGet the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://thenewenglandtake.com

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AFP New Hampshire hosted a GOP Debate Night event at Murphy's Taproom in Manchester, NH with a packed house. Regional State Director Ross Connolly and NH State Director Greg Moore talk about why the debate is important.

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State Director Christina FitzPatrick of AARP NH on how we can help people stay at home and assist caregivers with their difficult work.

Check out AARP's caregiver resources at https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/ and New Hampshire specific resources at https://states.aarp.org/new-hampshire/caregiver-resources

If you are looking for resources for caregivers of children, please check out the New Hampshire Children's Trust at https://www.nhchildrenstrust.org

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NH Rep. Tom Mannion breaks down the Defend the Guard movement and "NH HB-229: Requiring an official declaration of war for the activation of the New Hampshire National Guard."

Support the Defend the Guard movement and find your local supporters at https://defendtheguard.us

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Research Director Phil Sletten of the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute breaks down their recent report on state business tax rate reductions and responds to right wing concerns. Read the report at https://nhfpi.org/resource/state-business-tax-rate-reductions-led-to-between-496-million-and-729-million-less-for-public-services/

Read NH Journal's article on the report: https://nhjournal.com/critics-pan-new-report-claiming-tax-cuts-cost-nh-as-revenues-rises/

The Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy article referenced: https://jbartlett.org/2023/07/revenues-end-year-half-billion-over-budget-as-unemployment-hits-record-low/

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Dexter Tarbox gives the case that Hollywood can stay shut down forever, but A. J. Kierstead thinks there are some legit reasons for the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.

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Dexter and A. J. breakdown Governor Chris Sununu deciding not to run for a record fifth term and the chaos of who stands a chance to replace him.

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A. J. Kierstead came across a hilariously cringe post from Congresswoman Annie Kuster endorsing, then presidential hopeful, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. Contributor Dexter Tarbox joins in the laughter over Mayor Pete's failures in his job.

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The family took a trip to South Arm Campground and it was great. Check out photos from the trip at https://www.thenewenglandtake.com/blog/krapzkhnwdvr0fa5xrk6mfl0gdvudx

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Presented by Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire, https://americansforprosperity.org

Speakers:

  • Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut
  • Deputy State Director Sarah Scott, Americans for Prosperity

An enlightening evening of discussion and networking at our Pints & Policy event, hosted by Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire. This event delved into the crucial topic of education funding in the state, shedding light on its intricacies and exploring innovative solutions to improve educational outcomes for all students. Hosted at Great North Aleworks on July 18, 2023.

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CEO Jamie Forbes of Learning Courage dives into how his non-profit organization is working to help K-12 private schools address sexual misconduct and abuse, in addition to his personal story of being a survivor.

Watch Jamie Forbes' recent TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/84fF_bRjN5A Learn more about Learning Courage: https://learningcourage.org

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Host A. J. Kierstead gives his opinion on the neo-nazi "social club" appearance at the Teatotaller Cafe's Drag Queen Story Hour in Concord, NH. "Juicy" drag queens are also a problem, though...

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Concord School District Superintendent Kathleen Murphy breaks down their 2022-2025 Strategic Plan and gives an update on where the kids are after COVID-19. Read the full plan https://www.sau8.org/en-US/strategicplan

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New Hampshire State Director Greg Moore of Americans for Prosperity breaks down the interest and dividends tax repeal now happening Jan. 1, 2025 and AFP-NH's overall 8 year strategy of lowering taxes.

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To discuss what small businesses should consider when considering financing in 2023 and the advantages to a local bank, A. J. Kierstead is joined by Sarah Lindstrom of Citizens Bank. More about them is available at https://www.citizensbank.com/

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Contributor Dexter Tarbox gives his defense of supporting Donald J. Trump in the 2024 presidential primaries while A. J. Kierstead remains skeptical that this is the path forward for the Republican party.

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Host A. J. Kierstead is a supporter (even though he is a conservative) of the Starbucks Workers United movement and is joined by Tanner Armstrong, a shift supervisor and union organizer at the Rochester, NH Starbucks store.

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Immigration Policy Advisor Jordan Fischetti, Americans for Prosperity, dives into their recent trip to the United States Southern border, what the ending of Title 42 means, and how we can fix the situation.

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A. J. Kierstead on how the Dylan Mulvaney campaign with Budweiser was dumb and how corporatism is the real issue at hand.

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A. J. Kierstead discusses the removal of the Elizabeth "The Rebel Girl" Flynn sign and why enemies of the state shouldn't be honored.

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New Hampshire House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R) explains to A. J. Kierstead why he endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the Trump problem for Republicans, and the Twitter campaign announcement.https://thenewenglandtake.com

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Regional State Director Ross Connolly discusses his expanded role at Americans for Prosperity, the importance of reaching all 50 states, and the importance of new voices in lawmaking.

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A. J. Kierstead and Dexter Tarbox discuss the conservative takeover of Woodland Park, Colorado's school system leading to an increase enrollment, fleeing of some local teachers, and a centering on traditional academics.

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A. J. Kierstead and Dexter Tarbox discuss the dumping of supposed asylum seekers in Sanford, Maine and the unethical Democratic immigration policy of "lets find more cheap labor."

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A. J. Kierstead breaks down Media Matters' failed attempt to make Tucker Carlson look like a bad person.

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Dexter Tarbox and A. J. Kierstead discuss the firing of Tucker Carlson, the dumpster fire that is the cable news industry (especially Fox News), and A. J.'s problem with Matt Walsh.

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Host Matt Capaldo of Hunt Fish New England discusses outdoor entertainment industry, locally made gear, and hunting/fishing in New England.

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Grassroots Engagement Director Christopher Maidment of Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire discusses H.R. 1, The Lower Energy Costs Act, that recently passed the US House of Representatives.

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Becky Berk of NH Children's Trust dives into the importance of April's National Child Abuse Prevention Month, their free Resource Guide, and the many resources available for families of any make up. More on this at https://www.nhchildrenstrust.org/prevention-in-partnership

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New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute's Phil Sletten discusses what on earth the budget process is, what are some big takeaways, and promote their webinar series diving into the details. More from them at https://nhfpi.org

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Zephan Wood is a law student, a member of the Free State Project, and works with the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance. He dives into the state of the NH libertarian movement and how they are working to change things through legislation. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/PorcupineLaw and learn more about the NHLA at https://www.nhliberty.org

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Nutrition consultant and author Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD discusses the health benefits of eating eggs (yolk and all), including cholesterol, protein, and incorporation into your daily diet. Learn more about the benefits of eggs at https://www.incredibleegg.org

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Matt Robison, Beyond Politics podcast and the Blue Amp Channel, joins A. J. Kierstead to discuss whether the State of the Union address should continue and A. J.'s distaste for modern politicians. Get more from Matt at https://www.youtube.com/@cschecter and https://beyondpoliticspodcast.com.

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A. J. Kierstead discusses the bad faith and hypocritical arguments made by Democrats around school choice debate and New Hampshire's Education Freedom Account program. 

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Attorney Peter Lando, Founding Partner at Lando & Anastasi, discusses the complex nature of the FTC's proposed rule to end noncompetes nationwide, including the impact on labor and technology in the United States. Learn more about Lando & Anastasi at https://www.lalaw.com

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Executive Director Nancy West, New Hampshire Center for Public Interest Journalism, discusses the online news outlet InDepthNH.org, the importance of journalism as a career, and being a "watchdog" for the people of New Hampshire. Be sure to check out their site InDepthNH.org and follow them on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nancywestnews

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Steven Crowder calls out the Daily Wire for their contract, but I think he is in unrealistic and in the wrong.

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NH Representative Keith Ammon discusses the political climate at the statehouse, his goals with crypto and nuclear energy legislation, and recent DC political headlines.

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A. J. gets blocked, A. J. gets annoyed, it's just another day in paradise...

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Professor Michael Dube, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, dives into the ethical and legal implications of third party litigation funding. Learn more about Professor Dube at https://law.unh.edu/person/michael-dube-0

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Gene Martin, the new executive director of the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute, discusses the importance of data analysis, how it is vital for proper legislation, and compares their work to investigative journalism. Learn more and support them at https://nhfpi.org

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Kristen Clarke of the City of Manchester’s Department of Public Works discusses the Raise Manchester project and the goals to improve all methods of transportation in the Downtown area. More about the project at https://www.raisemanchester.org

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Dean Megan Carpenter of UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law discusses their decision to no longer submit data to the US News and World Report rankings and why it is important for the legal education industry. More about them at https://law.unh.edu

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A. J. is joined by the 8 year old Isaac to discuss his selection of favorite Christmas movies!

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Host A. J. Kierstead discusses leaving UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law after 12 years on the staff (on very good terms!) and how higher education is still a valuable part of our society. Be sure to check out https://law.unh.edu to learn more about them.

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CEO Doug Kelly of the American Edge Project discusses the importance of American based technology development and manufacturing, as well as how it should fit in the global economic landscape. Learn more at http://www.americanedgeproject.org/

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Marilyn Staff, who after 37 years working as an RN in clinical settings, transitioned to director of care coordination at FedPoint, a federal insurance and benefits company in Portsmouth. She is also a member of the Cornerstone VNA board. She joins the show to discuss the nursing shortage and why it is a worthwhile career. She joins the show to promote nursing as a great career and a new $5000 scholarship FedPoint is offering.

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News Director Daniel Barrick of New Hampshire Public Radio discusses how he manages his newsroom, the impact of NPR on their work, and how they avoid bias. More from them at https://nhpr.org

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Professor Michael McCann, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law and journalist at Sportico, discusses the top 10 law schools that are dropping out of the US News & World Report rankings and the issues with how rankings are done. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mccannsportslaw

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Host A. J. Kierstead discusses how giving up on the system is not the solution, as much as it may hurt to admit it.

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Senior Reporter Annmarie Timmins of the New Hampshire Bulletin joins the show to discuss the problem of bias and editorial shift in journalism from the perspective of a reporter. More from her at https://newhampshirebulletin.com

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A. J. Kierstead discusses the impact of editorial shift on mainstream media bias.

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Dr. John Lappie, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Plymouth State University, gives his analysis of the 2022 midterm election results and the demographics surrounding it.

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A. J. Kierstead discusses opinion leaking into journalism and how he is not a journalist.

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A. J. Kierstead discusses the rollercoaster that is Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter.

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Neil Levesque, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College, dives into their last poll before election day next Tuesday and it shows Republicans gaining ground. More on the poll at https://www.anselm.edu/new-hampshire-institute-politics/new-poll-saint-anselm-college-survey-center-shows-gop-momentum

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A. J. gives a very conflicted review on the new, graphic Netflix movie Blonde.

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Bonnie Sisak, Esq. of Connolly Law PLLC joins the show to discuss a lawsuit revolving around the Manchester School District’s transgender policy allegedly interfering with a mother's rights as a parent. Read the article discussed on NH Journal at https://nhjournal.com/nh-judge-parental-rights-not-absolute-in-new-hampshire/

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Former Congressman and co-host of Beyond Politics Paul Hodes discusses the political landscape as we get closer to election day and there is a fair bit of disagreement with A. J. on Biden's effectiveness as president. Check out his CD release party for Paul Hodes and the Blue Buddha Band on November 4th at The Dance Hall in Kittery, ME: https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/events/the-blue-buddha-band

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Former Congressman, co-host of Beyond Politics, and musician Paul Hodes joins the show to talk about the new album "Turn This Ship Around" he made with is group Paul Hodes and the Blue Buddha Band. Check out their CD release party on November 4th at The Dance Hall in Kittery, ME: https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/events/the-blue-buddha-band

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A. J. Kierstead gives his opinion on DEI, suggesting recruitment should be the focus, and the ethical dilemma that is the Manchester School District's transgender student policy.

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James McKim of the Manchester, NH NAACP discusses the incident of a racist social media post from a Trinity High School student and how much of the information released on the matter is based on rumor. Learn more about James' company Organizational Ignition at https://organizationalignition.com

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Keith Nyhan of the New Hampshire Insurance Department discusses their work and how the consumer services division is there to help consumers with all forms of insurance. This is a sponsored segment presented by the New Hampshire Insurance Department, learn more about them at https://www.nh.gov/insurance/consumers/index.htm

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Host and writer Matt Robison of Beyond Politics joins the show to talk about Democrats funding the "crazier" players of the Republican primaries and possible fixes to our toxic political system. Check out Beyond Politics at https://www.nhtalkradio.com/?page_id=7439

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A. J. Kierstead discusses HBO's House of the Dragon with New Hampshire Bulletin's Ethan DeWitt.

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The New England Take's host A. J. Kierstead breaks down the CIA's new podcast The Langley Files, including the big question of "WHY DID THEY MAKE THIS?!?" Check out their show at https://thelangleyfiles.transistor.fm

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A. J. Kierstead is joined by Reporter Ethan DeWitt of the New Hampshire Bulletin to discuss the "Divisive Concepts" law having oral arguments in US District Court. Read his article at https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2022/09/20/after-oral-arguments-four-things-to-watch-in-lawsuit-against-banned-concepts-law/

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A. J. gives his take on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shipping migrants to Martha's Vineyard and the hypocrisy of sanctuary cities. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Pocket Casts. Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake, https://twitter.com/newenglandtake, https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Follow WKXL at https://facebook.com/nhtalkradio and https://twitter.com/wkxlnh


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Editor Janice Stillman of The Old Farmer's Almanac dives into the latest edition of their almanac that was just released, the history of it, and what to expect for this coming winter. More from them and pick up a copy at https://www.almanac.com

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Harvard Law Professor Leah Plunkett and Rath, Young and Pignatelli's Michael Lewis discuss their law review article, "The Wages of Crying Life: What States Must Do to Protect Children After the Fall of Roe" and the protection of children at the state level. Read the article at https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4211790

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Jeanne Hruska, American Constitution Society, and Professor Buzz Scherr, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, discuss their new Formula 1 podcast F1 Mode Push and the work of the American Constitution Society. Get their podcast at https://f1modepushpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ and more about ACS at https://www.acslaw.org/

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State Director Greg Moore of Americans For Prosperity - New Hampshire discusses their 2022 Legislative Scorecard and the policies they are focused on heading into the fall. Check out their scorecard at https://nhscorecard.com/

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Host A. J. Kierstead discusses the messy situation of political and ethical ideologies, finding identity, and how we need to work to find common ground. 

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Nathaniel M. Robbins, MD of Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center discusses his new article in the science journal Neurology, titled "Black Patients Matter in Neurology: Race, Racism, and Race-Based Neurodisparities."

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Rev. Heidi Carrington Heath, Executive Director of New Hampshire Council of Churches, discusses the council and her response to the Free State Movement's list of "woke" churches. Read New Hampshire Public Radio's article written by Paul Cuno-Booth on the subject at https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2022-08-23/n-h-churches-condemn-wokeness-list-saying-it-could-spur-harassment

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State Affairs Associate Vice President Steve Cochran at EDF Action joins the show to discuss funding in the Inflation Reduction Act 2022 for clean energy, the state of renewable energy, and the possible impact it will have for New Hampshire. More from EDF Action at https://www.edfaction.org

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Professor Buzz Scherr of UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law and the Portsmouth Police Commission joins the show to discuss Volodymyr Zhukovskyy trial verdict, the latest in the search at Mar-a-Lago, and some politics. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BuzzScherr

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Deputy Commissioner DJ Bettencourt of the New Hampshire Insurance Department discusses the ever changing world of cybersecurity and the insurance options available to protect businesses and consumers. This is a sponsored segment presented by the New Hampshire Insurance Department.

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Dr. Kenneth Thorpe, PhD from Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University discusses legislation and price structure around treatment of diabetes. Learn more about the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease at https://www.fightchronicdisease.org

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Professor Kimberly Perrotta, Manchester Community College, discusses their new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program and how they hope it will address the shortage of healthcare workers in the state. Learn about their programs at https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/nursing

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Sarah Scott from Americans For Prosperity New Hampshire gives a back to school update on New Hampshire's Education Freedom Accounts, ways families can use them, how other states are rolling out similar programs, and how they are responding to push back. More from AFP-NH at https://americansforprosperity.org/state/new-hampshire/

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A. J. suggests checking out Amazon Prime's The Terminal List, available to watch now!

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A. J. and Isaac talk about our recent trip to Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace to check out Dino Safari Boston, grab lunch, and check out some cool shops in the area. Dino Safari Boston is in this spot through early September, learn more at https://dinosafariboston.com

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Brian Coombes of Rocking Horse Studio talks about the artists he works with, why artists should work with a studio, and the upcoming Rocking Horse Studio Band album coming out in September. More from him at https://rockinghorsestudio.com

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Dr. Kristen Nevious, Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University, discusses the impact of technology on media coverage, the importance of media literacy, and reasons students should study communications. Learn more about the Fitzwater Center at https://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/colleges-centers/fitzwater-center/index.html

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New Hampshire House Majority Leader Jason Osborne discusses his Twitter account being suspended and reinstated, as well as the state of gun and abortion legislation.

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Reporter Damien Fisher of NH Journal discusses his reporting on the Manchester School Board keeping a student's gender transition a secret from their parents and the launch of state's housing initiative InvestNH.

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  • https://nhjournal.com/sununu-launches-100m-investnh-initiative-to-fight-housing-shortage/

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Michele Watson, Volunteer Engagement Program Supervisor at NAMI New Hampshire, discusses the new resources available on New Hampshire Children’s System of Care's website https://NHCSOC.org, dedicated to providing children, youth, and their families an easy to use mental and behavioral health resource and support directory.

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Chris Maidment, former reporter at NH Journal and currently grassroots organizer at Americans for Prosperity NH, discusses the Newfields Police Prosecutor dropping charges against him after 18 months stemming from his covering of protests outside Gov. Chris Sununu’s house. Read the article on the case update on NH Journal at https://nhjournal.com/newfields-prosecutor-finally-drops-case-against-nhjournal-reporter/

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A. J. and his son Isaac give a review of the Disney Plus show "Obi-Wan Kenobi" after checking out the finale (spoilers, it's a mixed bag...). 

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Michael S. Lewis, Senior Litigation Partner at Rath Young and Pignatelli, discusses the failures the state of New Hampshire has had in the realm of child protection, especially around the John H. Sununu Youth Services Center abuse cases, and the work his firm has done for the victims. Learn more about Rath Law's work on this at https://www.rathlaw.com/rath-young-and-pignatelli-recognized-for-protecting-legal-rights-of-children/

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Executive Director Lucinda Williams of the NH Music Festival, which is coming up on its 70th year, discusses the importance of classical music in 2022, working with composers and musicians, and what to expect this year on stage. Get your tickets at https://nhmf.org

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Musician Colin Hart, aka The hArt of Sound, discusses the intentional community he lives in and promotes his upcoming EP "The Mannequins in my Closet" out June 21st. Get his music at https://www.thehartofsound.com and on Spotify.

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President and CEO Beth Slepian of Granite VNA discusses the field of home healthcare, how COVID-19 has effected the work and workforce, and the future of the industry. Learn more about Granite VNA at https://www.granitevna.org

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Host A. J. Kierstead moderates a panel to discuss the ending of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and how 10,000 New Hampshire residents will need to look for health insurance coverage. This is a sponsored segment presented by the NH Insurance Department, learn more about them at https://www.nh.gov/insurance/

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Writer and podcaster Anthony Payton is a writer at the Granite State News Collaborative highlighting the diversity of our communities with stories of people the average Granite Stater might not get to see or meet. Check out his work at https://www.collaborativenh.org/common-ground-initiative 

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To discuss the issues with the latest attempt to undo bail reform with New Hampshire HB 1476, A. J. speaks with Ross Connolly of AFP-NH and Professor Buzz Scherr of UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law and the Portsmouth Police Commission.

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Reporter Paul Cuno-Booth, Granite State News Collaborative, discusses his reporting around pretextual traffic stops, the racial disparities around it, and the need for data to understand the situation.

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  • https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2022-05-17/pretextual-traffic-police-stops-racial-disparities-black-latino-drivers-nh

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Maine State Senator Chloe Maxmin and campaign manager Canyon Woodward discuss their new book Dirt Road Revival, flipping a red district, and the importance of democrats tackling rural America. More on the book at https://dirtroadrevival.com

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Host A. J. Kierstead suggests checking out the action TV show "Reacher" on Amazon Prime. More from the show at https://www.nhtalkradio.com/?page_id=15114 

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Host A. J. Kierstead gives his opinion on the abortion debate. More from the show at https://www.nhtalkradio.com/?page_id=15114 

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Deputy Commissioner for NH Employment Security Richard Lavers dives into New Hampshire's low unemployment rate, the labor shortage, and resources for those searching for work. Learn about their resources at https://www.nhes.nh.gov

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Longtime host of New Hampshire Public Radio's The Exchange, Laura Knoy, discusses the legacy of The Exchange, importance of community conversation, and the exciting projects she has been hard at work on as an author and moderator. Get the latest from Laura at https://www.laurajknoy.com

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A. J. speaks to a panel from Dartmouth Health’s Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and CCSNH's ApprenticeshipNH on their piloting of a pre-apprenticeship program for high school students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare and the impact it will have on students and the New Hampshire healthcare industry. Learn more about Dartmouth Health’s Dartmouth Hitchcock Workforce Readiness Institute at https://dhwri.org. Learn more about the high school apprenticeship programs at https://apprenticeshipnh.com/highschool

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  • Mary Ann Gaschnig, Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) high school apprentice and business outreach specialist
  • Jessica O’Conor, Dartmouth Health Consultant on the workforce development team

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Blake Granger, the driver of the Monster Jam truck Max-D, joins the show to promote the upcoming show, how the trucks work, and what it's like driving them. Monster Jam will be at SNHU Arena in Manchester, NH from May 7-8, you can find tickets at snhuarena.com.

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Matt Robison of WKXL's Beyond Politics and A. J. Kierstead discuss the "crapnado" that is the Libs of TikTok expose and debate the effectiveness of President Biden. Follow Matt on Twitter and Facebook.

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Deputy State Director Ross Connolly of Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire discusses NH HB629, a bill aiming to decriminalize possession and growing small amounts of cannabis, which is up for a vote on April 21st. Learn more about AFP-NH: https://americansforprosperity.org/state/new-hampshire/

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Professor Lawrence C. Reardon, University of New Hampshire, dives into the modern history of China and how it impacts the current geopolitical situation, especially around the Russia and Ukraine conflict. Learn more about Professor Reardon at https://cola.unh.edu/person/lawrence-c-reardon

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Kate Baker Demers, Executive Director of Children’s Scholarship Fund NH, tells stories of families who are using New Hampshire's Education Freedom Accounts, how education is not one size fits all, and the work of her organization. Learn more about the Children's Scholarship Fund at https://nh.scholarshipfund.org

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Author, radio host, and music promoter Rob Azevedo joins the show to talk about the New Hampshire music scene, writing, and life. Follow him on Facebook for the latest at https://www.facebook.com/rob.azevedo.3, get his Manchester Ink Link Articles at https://manchesterinklink.com/author/rob-azevedo/, and get his books on Amazon.

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Host A. J. Kierstead gives a suggestion to check out the amazing science fiction show "The Expanse" on Amazon Prime.

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Host A. J. Kierstead dives into the complex nature of the Ukraine conflict and sanctioning Russia, as well as his issues with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearings.

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NH Representative Keith Ammon discusses cryptocurrency and blockchain technology's importance to New Hampshire and his sponsorship of House Bill 1503. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RepKeithAmmon

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Grant Nichols, Assistant Director for Homeland Security and Emergency Management at the New Hampshire Department of Safety, discusses how they prepare for the worst case scenarios the state could encounter and what a response to a nuclear attack would look like. Check out all their plans at https://www.readynh.gov/

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Host A. J. Kierstead suggests a skip of Disney's new Star Wars show "The Book of Boba Fett"

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Host A. J. Kierstead turns thirty-five and reflects on his political views, the messy field that is the news industry, and what is important to him.

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Concord School District Superintendent Kathleen Murphy addresses their removal of the masking requirement, the path forward for COVID-19 rules, and how they will work to catch kids back up. More about the school district can be found at https://www.sau8.org

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Granite State News Collaborative Reporter Johnny Bassett discusses his extensive reporting for the "Invisible Walls" series, covering the impacts of zoning in Manchester, New Hampshire. Read the series: https://manchesterinklink.com/invisible-walls-story-series-focuses-on-the-impact-of-exclusionary-zoning-policy/

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Professor Kurk Dorsey, History Department Chair at the University of New Hampshire, discusses the historical ethnic and political landscape in Eastern Europe, centered around the situation in Ukraine. Learn more about UNH at https://unh.edu

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Sarah Scott, Director of Grassroots Operations at Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire, discusses NH Education Freedom Accounts and the changing nature of education they are helping to enable. Follow AFP NH at https://americansforprosperity.org/state/new-hampshire/

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New Hampshire Regional Manager Melissa Grenier of Alzheimer's Association joins the show to discuss Alzheimer's disease, resources for families, and their upcoming online New England Family Conference on March 4-5. Learn more and register for the conference at http://alzfamilyconference.org

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Graphic designer and branding expert Rachel Sotak, of RS Creative, discusses her work, the importance of branding for businesses, and creating a community with Broaden Collective. Check out her website at https://rachelsotakcreative.com

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Property & Casualty Director James Fox and Attorney Emily Doherty, of the NH Insurance Department, discuss their work and the unique ways auto insurance works in New Hampshire. This is a sponsored segment presented by the NH Insurance Department, learn more about them at https://www.nh.gov/insurance/

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Steve Chagnon of the band Mallory Weiss joins the show to talk about their new single "Wasteland," how they work together as a band, and his role at Windwood Productions. Check out Mallory Weiss at https://www.facebook.com/malloryweissmusic/

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Chris Ryan, host of WGIR's NH Today, joins A. J. to talk about the messy nature of the Joe Rogan Experience, his pessimism in the news media landscape, and the Whoopi Goldberg controversy. Check out NH Today at https://wgiram.iheart.com/featured/new-hampshire-today/

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Carl Szabo, Vice President and General Counsel at NetChoice, discusses the "American Innovation and Choice Online Act," which is sponsored by Senator Amy Klobuchar and has successfully made it out of committee. He breaks down how it hurts competition, encourages higher prices for consumers, and unfairly targets specific companies. Learn more about NetChoice at https://netchoice.org

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Dr. Michael Calderwood, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center's Chief quality officer and an Infectious Disease expert, discusses the current ways COVID-19 is being treated, including the new drug Paxlovid, and the state of the vaccine. Learn more about Dartmouth-Hitchcok Medical Center at https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org

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Megan Tuttle, President of NEA New Hampshire, discusses the problems with the proposed expansion of the "teacher loyalty" bill (HB1255), how it compounds the existing problems of the "divisive concepts" bill, and the chilling effect of the enforcement for both of them. Learn more about the NEA-NH at https://neanh.org

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A. J. and his wife, Amanda, recount their recent trip to Keene, NH discussing how the town has changed, gives advice for places to check out, and advises to maybe not visit in the dead of winter.

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Nathan Fink, Director of Advancement at New Hampshire Children's Trust, discusses their important advocacy and support work for NH immediate and extended families, as well as the discussions held on his podcast New Hampshire Family NOW. Learn more about the New Hampshire Children's Trust at https://www.nhchildrenstrust.org and his podcast at https://www.nhchildrenstrust.org/nhfn

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University of New Hampshire Police Department Chief Paul Dean discusses how UNH worked to stay open through the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of their COVID-19 testing lab, and what the spring reopening will look like. UNH COVID-19 information can be found at https://www.unh.edu/coronavirus/

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Brett Wickard, Founder of Bull Moose Music and President of Fieldstack, discusses founding Bull Moose, what moving to an employee ownership model looks like, and the new importance of technology to retail. Check out Bull Moose Music at https://www.bullmoose.com and Fieldstack at https://fieldstack.com

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Tyler Brannen, Life & Health Director at the New Hampshire Insurance Department, discusses the federal No Surprises Act, how it builds off of existing New Hampshire legislation, and the impact it will have for consumers and providers. This is a sponsored segment presented by the NH Insurance Department, learn more about them at https://www.nh.gov/insurance/

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Buzz Scherr, Portsmouth Police Commission and Professor at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, and Ross Connolly, Deputy Director of AFP-NH, discuss the impact of bail reform in New Hampshire and speak out against SB92 which will to undo their reform work. Hearings for SB92 start on January 5, 2022.

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Musician Mike Loughlin discusses the world opening back up from COVID-19 for musicians, we dive into the dumpster fire that is state of the world, and he plays a couple songs in studio to wrap it up. Follow him on Facebook, you won't regret it and you can get his performance dates at https://www.facebook.com/mike.loughlin.9634

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Matt Robison, co-host of WKXL's Beyond Politics, joins the show to talk about the issue of the filibuster, congressional gridlock, and dishonesty in the main stream media in what they decide to cover. Check out Beyond Politics at https://www.nhtalkradio.com/?page_id=7439

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Brandon Arnold, Executive Vice President of the National Taxpayers Union, joins the show to discuss their problems with the Build Back Better legislation and the issue of healthcare cost with their suggestions for working to fix it. More from them at https://www.ntu.org

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In this opinion segment, A. J. discusses the conviction of Jussie Smollett and the main stream media enablers that promoted his hoax hate crime.

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Nik Coates, Bristol, NH Town Administrator, discusses the Bristol Broadband Now Initiative bringing high speed, fiber internet to his town, why it is important for rural communities to have high speed internet, and how he hopes area towns will follow their example. Check out more on the project at https://www.bristolnhbusiness.com/bristol-nh-high-speed-internet-service/

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Steve Cochran, Associate Vice President for State Affairs at EDF Action, discusses his organization and how Biden's Build Back Better act could assist the United States with fighting climate change. Learn more about the Environmental Defense Action Fund at https://www.edfaction.org

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Melanie Plenda, Director of the Granite State News Collaborative, discusses their work, the media landscape, and the importance of investigative journalism. Check out more from them at https://www.collaborativenh.org

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Dan Feltes joins the show to reflect on his time as a lawyer and politician in New Hampshire, the political landscape here, and tips for anyone that wants to get into politics.

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Lynn Anne Palmer, Director of Riverbend’s Counseling Associates at Riverbend Community Mental Health, discusses dealing with stress around the holidays and tips for easing/preventing tension at family visits. Learn more about Riverbend at https://riverbendcmhc.org

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Executive Director Jessica Martin of Intown Concord discusses their work building community in Concord, why she loves Concord, and promotes Midnight Merriment taking place on 12/3. Learn more about them and check out the events calendar at https://intownconcord.org

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Health & Equity Reporter Alli Fam of New Hampshire Public Radio discusses her reporting on the inconsistent tracking of COVID-19 vaccinations in the state, the confusion of adding boosters and children to the stats, and the role of health and equity reporting.

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Wayne Lesperance, Provost and Professor of Political Science at New England College, and A. J. discuss the balance between politics and policy, ways out of the current partisan situation, and the value of a political science degree. Follow Wayne on Twitter at https://twitter.com/necprof and learn more about New England College at https://nec.edu

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New Hampshire Insurance Department Deputy Commissioner D. J. Bettencourt discusses the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment kicking off, be sure to sign up between now and January 15, 2022. Also check out the NH Navigator Program for assistance at https://acanavigator.com/nh/home. This is a sponsored segment presented by the NH Insurance Department, learn more about them at https://www.nh.gov/insurance/


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A. J. speaks with Jess Place on finding community in New Hampshire, his background in film production, and we dive into the shooting that happened on the set of "Rust"

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New Hampshire District 2 Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington joins the show to discuss the role of the executive council, the recent situation around COVID19 funding, and more. Read her bio at https://www.nh.gov/council/districts/d2/biography.htm

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Aaron Kindle, National Wildlife Federation's Director of Sporting Advocacy, discusses their recent report "A Hunter’s & Angler’s Guide to Climate Change" and the impact climate change is having on New Hampshire wildlife and forests. Read the report at https://www.nwf.org/-/media/Documents/PDFs/Press-Releases/2021/10-05-21_NWF_Outdoors%20_Climate_Report and check out his podcast "Vanishing Seasons" at https://www.nwf.org/Outdoors/vanishing-seasons

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Executive Director Bob Bixby of The Concord Coalition breaks down what the federal deficit is, what is means for people in New Hampshire, and the concept of a trillion dollar coin. Learn more about The Concord Coalition at https://www.concordcoalition.org and their show Facing the Future at https://www.nhtalkradio.com/?page_id=11321

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A. J. and Jeff Feingold, Editor of New Hampshire Business Review, discuss the total breakdown of decorum in the world of politics at both the federal and state level. 

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Executive Director Bob Bixby of The Concord Coalition breaks down the current budget situation in Congress, including a breakdown of what the debt limit means and the disastrous political process it has become. Learn more about The Concord Coalition at https://www.concordcoalition.org and their show Facing the Future at https://www.nhtalkradio.com/?page_id=11321

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New Hampshire Insurance Department Commissioner Chris Nicolopoulos discusses the importance of life insurance and the amazing tool that is the Life Insurance Policy Locator Service. This is a sponsored segment presented by the NH Insurance Department, learn more about them at https://www.nh.gov/insurance/

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Deputy Commissioner Rich Lavers of New Hampshire Employment Security joins the show to talk about the employment landscape in the state, the widespread worker shortage, and ways his department assists employers and those looking for work.

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Megan Tuttle, New Hampshire chapter President of the National Education Association, discusses the reasons for teacher shortages and the impact of COVID19 on the teaching community. More from them at https://neanh.org

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Emma Tobin, Chief Program Officer of the International Insitute of New England, joins the show to talk about their work resettling immigrants from Afghanistan due to the recent US withdrawn from the country. Support them at https://iine.org 

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A. J. suggests everyone check out the HBO documentary "Q: Into the Storm," which is on the rise of QAnon and 8chan, as well as the impact of the MSM and social media on this cult-like movement.

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Executive Director John Hoyt of Concord Housing and Redevelopment discusses their work in housing assistance in Concord, the impact of COVID19, and their work diversifying to be a more stable organization. Learn more about them at https://www.concordha.com

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Tony Schinella of the Concord Patch breaks down his article "Navigating The Sordid Past Of Concord's School District Charter" on the unique situation of the Concord School District and upcoming chance for change. Read the full article at https://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh/navigating-sordid-past-concord-s-school-district-charter

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Buzz Scherr joins the show to discuss his candidacy for Portsmouth Police Commission, police reform, and how New Hampshire handles policing. Learn about his campaign at https://www.buzzforpolicecommission.com

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A. J. and Isaac talk about their trip to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Boothbay Harbor Maine

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New Hampshire Insurance Department Chief Fraud Examiner Brendhan Harris gives an update on the work of his department, warns people to check that liability insurance certificates from contractors are real, and gives a warning to those considering committing insurance fraud. This is a sponsored segment presented by the NH Insurance Department, learn more about them at https://www.nh.gov/insurance/

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Country musician Eli Autry calls in from Nashville, TN about his new album "The Pale Choctaw," developing as a musician since his first album in 2017, and the experience working with pro studio musicians recording the album. Be sure to follow him at https://www.facebook.com/EliAutry.music

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New Hampshire Bulletin Editor-In-Chief Dana Wormald discusses his new, non-profit media outlet, covering New Hampshire government news, and how the navigate the current media landscape. Check out their work and sign up for their newsletter at https://newhampshirebulletin.com

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Kathleen Murphy, Interim Superintendent for the Concord School District, discusses the Fall 2021 COVID-19 game plan, how decisions were made, and  their plan to pivot as things change. Get the specifics at https://sau8.org

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Country artist Todd Hearon joins the show to promote his upcoming album Border Radio, share his musical journey, and tell the story of a guitar named "Mertle." Get Todd's music at http://toddhearon.bandcamp.com or all major online services.

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Ned Helms, the newly elected board chair for Goodwill Industries International, discusses the history of Goodwill, the important work of the nonprofit organization, and how they are adapting to the future. Learn more at https://www.goodwill.org

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Andrew North of Andrew North & the Rangers performs in studio and discusses his latest 12 track album "Phosphorescent Snack," available now on all platforms. Get their dates and learn more about the band at https://www.andrewnorthandtherangers.com

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New Hampshire Bulletin Senior Reporter Annmarie Timmins discusses her reporting on the recently passed "divisive concepts" legislation. Read her most recent article on the subject at https://newhampshirebulletin.com/briefs/public-employers-also-receive-guidance-on-divisive-concepts-from-attorney-generals-office/

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A. J. hit the road and checked out the Downtown Queen City Basketball Jam on July 17th in Manchester's Pulaski Park. He spoke with organizers Rob Azevedo and Manchester Baller's Association's Carl Doucet, as well as Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig. The event featured several games, live music, art, and food trucks, showing the community coming together as the world celebrates reopening after COVID-19. The event was presented by Granite State of Mind, Manchester Baller's Association, and Intown Manchester. He then spoke with Kyle Chumas of Families in Transition about their work and ways people can help their important work for those in need.

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Singer-Songwriter Dean Harlem joins the show to play a couple originals and talking about music, travel, and more! Get his music and performance dates at https://deanharlem.com

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Photographers Katie Cole and Sydney Kerbyson talk about their photography style, working with clients, the business of photography, and a unique edition of The Takeaway where we geek out about photo gear.

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Harvard Law Professor Leah Plunkett discusses the US Supreme Court ruling on Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L., which reinforces the freedom of speech rights for students. Professor Plunkett is the inaugural Assistant Dean for Learning Experience & Technology and Meyer Research Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School. She is also the author of Sharenthood: Why we should think before we talk about our kids online. Learn more about her work at https://leahplunkett.com

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Host of the new NESN show New Hampshire Life Kate Sullivan joins the show to talk about producing this great, new show on the state, how businesses are bouncing back from COVID-19, and what to look forward to on the show. Check it out at https://www.newhampshirelife.com

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Mitch Simon, Professor Emeritus at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law and Of Counsel at Devine Millimet & Branch, dives into the world of lawyer ethics, the work of legal assistance, and his musical life with The Luggnuts. Learn more about Mitch and Devine Millimet at https://www.devinemillimet.com/msimon

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New Hampshire Insurance Department Chief Fraud Examiner Brendhan Harris breaks down what his department does, how he gets cases, and the investigative process they take. This is a sponsored segment presented by the NH Insurance Department, learn more about them at https://www.nh.gov/insurance/

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A. J. reacts to an MSNBC journalist who thinks she and the government knows what is best for school children and the addition of Juneteenth National Independence Day as a federal holiday.

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Dr. Walter King of Healthcare Voices of New Hampshire, an independent, grassroots and nonpartisan group, discusses the work of the group to encourage trust and express need for everyone to take the COVID19 vaccine. Learn more about their work at https://www.healthcarevoicesnh.org and following the hashtag #StickTogetherNH

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New Hampshire Insurance Department Commissioner Chris Nicolopoulos discusses mental health and health insurance, mental health parity, and the impact of Telehealth. This is a sponsored segment presented by the NH Insurance Department, learn more about them at https://www.nh.gov/insurance/

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Michael Azevedo, host of Filmmakers Collaborative's Making Media Now, discusses the process of creating media, his time at the PBS station WGBH, and his work recording audiobooks. Subscribe to Making Media Now at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-media-now/id1540439511

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New Hampshire Insurance Department Deputy Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt discusses the re-launch of the New Hampshire Healthcost website at nhhealthcost.nh.gov. This is a sponsored segment presented by the NH Insurance Department, learn more about them at https://www.nh.gov/insurance/

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Our leaders refuse to accept the fact they have brought a miraculous solution to the COVID-19 pandemic to market, they refuse to accept there is risk in the world, and they fight efforts to return to life before the virus. On this edition of The Takeaway, A. J. expresses his frustration with the situation and how we should not put up with it.

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A. J. drags his friend Jess Place on the show to harass for being a Broncos fan, the dropping of mask requirements in New Hampshire, OH GOD ALIENS ARE COMING, and Bitcoin. 

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Keith Nyhan, Consumer Services Director at the New Hampshire Insurance Department, discusses the many services offered by his department for NH consumers' health, car, renters, homeowners, and life insurance though education, navigation, and investigation. This is a sponsored segment presented by the NH Insurance Department, learn more about them at https://www.nh.gov/insurance/ Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake, https://twitter.com/newenglandtake, https://instagram.com/ajkierstead


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Brett Marshall, Owner and Creative Director of Windwood Productions, gives insight into the importance of creating community in a small business, how the media production industry should adapt with the times, and the importance of finding the right message for clients. Learn more about Windwood Productions at https://www.windwoodproductionsllc.com

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Martin England of The Reconstructed discusses his journey into music, check out his band at https://thereconstructed.net.

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For the next episode of our New Hampshire Insurance Department series, we are joined by Jeremy Smith, Program Director for the New Hampshire Navigator Program. NH Navigator is a free, non-profit program available to all in-state residents to find the best solution for health insurance via phone at 1-877-211-NAVI or at https://acanavigator.com/nh/home. This is a sponsored segment presented by the NH Insurance Department, learn more about them at https://www.nh.gov/insurance/

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Nick Wright joins the show to talk about his journey fighting addiction, finding a new path after AA, and starting Cosmic Empowerment to help others through astrology and a plant based diet. Follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Ethyric and https://www.instagram.com/cosmic_empowerment_by_ethyric/

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Ken Cail, cohost of WKXL's Feltes & Cail, graces the show with his smooth voice to talk about his journey into radio through 60's sports broadcasting, why politics shouldn't be your sole focus, and the changing status-quo of families due to COVID-19. Check out Feltes & Cail on NHTalkRadio.com

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To kick off our series with the New Hampshire Insurance Department, we are joined by Consumer Outreach Coordinator Tiffany Fuller to discuss their work, the impact of the American Rescue Plan, and the opportunities available with the current open enrollment period. Get all the information from them at https://www.nh.gov/insurance/

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Steve Leone, the Publisher for the Concord Monitor and Vice President of News for Newspapers of New England, discusses how local news papers are vital in the current digital landscape, how the Monitor handles opinion differently, and the role of a publisher. Check out the work of the Concord Monitor at https://www.concordmonitor.com

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John Scippa, Director of New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council, on how NH trains its police and the future of his work after the LEACT Commission's report on police reform.

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Matt Robison, co-host of Beyond Politics on WKXL, breaks down the issues the Democratic and Republican parties are facing, the impact of economics on politics, and the life changing experience of being a political staffer.

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Meagan Ferns of Strive Indoor Cycling dives into starting a business to build a community, the impact of social media, and starting the Broad Topics podcast to beat the COVID19 blues.

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Chef Corey Fletcher, owner of Revival Kitchen & Bar, joins the show about doing farm to table in New Hampshire, surviving COVID19 in the restaurant industry, and rebuilding from a Christmas disaster.

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Singer-songwriter Katie Dobbins talks about going full time as a musician, being a promoter for shows and herself, and the things that drive her music.

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Buzz Scherr, Professor at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, gives his story on discovering a passion for law, breaking out of his shell to be a public defender, his passion for teaching, and his work to defend the privacy rights of New Hampshire residents.

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Welcome to the first episode of The New England Take! In this episode we are joined by Martin England of the Continuum Arts Collective and his band The Reconstructed, followed by Chris Ryan of the morning show NH Today to talk about the future of radio.

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A. J. Kierstead hosts this hour long, weekly hang out with locals, experts, and interesting people in New England.

PremieringFriday, April 2nd at 6 pm on WKXL 1450 AM, 103.9 FM, and https://nhtalkradio.com/live

  • Get to know the people behind local businesses

  • Hear interviews with experts in government, law, and policy where we take complex topics and breakdown what is important to know about them

  • Listen to musical guests in studio performing their original songs, learn about their journey, and hear their views on the world

  • Listen to A. J., a news and politics junkie, laugh and yell at what’s happening in the world with his, sometimes informed, friends

The New England Take is currently booking guests and reaching out to potential advertisers, call A. J. Kierstead at (603) 496-0863 or email thenewenglandtake@gmail.com to find out how you can work with our program.


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