New Hampshire Journal
142 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThe New Hampshire Journal podcast is hosted by Michael Graham, managing editor of NHJournal.
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Sen. Cotton: CRT is 'Anti-American Nonsense'
July 16, 2021 02:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) talks about his visits to the Granite State (2024, anyone?), his take on Critical Race Theory, and whether or not Gov. Chris Sununu should run for U.S. Senate. And Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy talks about why New Hampshire has a housing problem, and it's not because of greedy landlords or out-of-control developers. Hosted by Michael Graham.
NHJournal Goes One-on-One With Gov. Chris Sununu
July 08, 2021 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBNew Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu joins NHJournal's Michael Graham for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred conversation covering everything from abortion policy to Sununu's potential U.S. Senate bid against incumbent Sen. Maggie Hassan.
Tax Guru Bill Ardinger on How NH Taxpayers Can Get Their Mass.-Tax-Scam Money Back!
June 30, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBOn this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, we have...mediocre audio! (Seriously, had some connection issues -- our apologies) But it's worth it to hear New Hampshire tax expert Bill Ardinger explain the SCOTUS decision to block NH's case against Massachusetts and the cross-border ripoff artists of the Mass. Department of Revenue. Plus, Josiah Bartlett Center's Drew Cline says the good news about the state budget is even better than you think! And COVID-19 numbers for New Hampsh...
SPECIAL EDITION! House Speaker Packard, Majority Leader Osborne with an Inside Look at the Budget
June 22, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBOn this special edition of the NHJournal podcast, New Hampshire Speaker of the House Sherman Packard (R-Londonderry) and Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) give an insider's analysis of the state budget, including their views on: -- Real spending cuts -- Ending the interest and dividends tax -- Executive Power reform -- Restricting the use of Critical Race Theory Plus, the two House leaders talk about the process they used to get from a session in early disarray to a budget some Rep...
Sen. Jeb Bradley on State Budget -- 'A Once-in-A-Lifetime Opportunity' on Education, Spending
June 18, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBOn this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, state Sen. Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) talks about the state budget Republicans released on Friday, which he calls a 'once in a lifetime' opportunity to pass Education Freedom Accounts and real spending cuts. Drew Cline, president of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, offers his take on just how much the budget delivers for small-government, pro-economic-growth advocates. And host Michael Graham of NHJournal goes on an epic "w...
Ambassador John Bolton: Trump's Grip on NHGOP Is Slipping
June 10, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBOn this (Drew-Cline-free) edition of the podcast, former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton talks about a new poll of NH Republican primary voters conducted by his PAC asking about GOP attitudes toward former President Donald Trump. Is Trump's influence fading in the Granite State? Is a post-Trump GOP emerging? Or will The Donald remain the party's kingmaker? And will Bolton be part of the 2024 POTUS race? It's all in the podcast. And veteran NHGOP strategist Jim Merrill makes his prediction -- ...
Government, The Media and Joe Biden: Three Things That Polled Poorly in NH This Week
June 08, 2021 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBA new Josiah Bartlett Center poll (conducted by the St. Anselm College polling center) found that New Hampshire voters have lost significant trust in government and the media during the pandemic, while their confidence in business remained largely unchanged. The same for President Biden and Gov Sununu. Biden's now underwater with New Hampshire voters (with swing voters he's -30!) while Sununu's poll numbers remain solid. Why? Tune into the podcast and find out! Also, Drew explains why almo...
New Poll Shows Huge NH Support for 'Controversial' Right To Work Bill
June 02, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBOn this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center rolls through the numbers from the JBC's first-ever poll, including a massive show of Granite State support for right-to-work legislation. Host Michael Graham thinks he knows why the union's in trouble, and he explains. Plus, what does the word "controversial" even mean when used by the media? Not what you think it means. Presented by the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy and NHJournal.
Why Did The CDC's 'No-Mask' Mandate Make Some Granite Staters So Grumpy?
May 15, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThe DCD dropping the mask mandate -- and catching up with the science -- might sound like good news to you, but many people greeted it with disdain and even anger. Why are so many people unhappy over the good news? And Tim Phillips, president of Americans For Prosperity, jumps on the podcast to talk about his organization's push to protect the filibuster, Sen. Maggie Hassan's mailbox and what's going on in America's job market. Hosted by Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public ...
The 'Government Checks and Free Beer!' Episode
May 07, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBHe may be the head of the free-market Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, but that doesn't stop Drew Cline from calling for more free stuff! It's all part of his plan to deal with the terrible jobs numbers and declining rates of COVID vaccinations. Urging him on is Michael Graham at the New Hampshire Journal.
Everything You Need to Know About School Funding in NH, But Politicians Won't Tell You.
March 16, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this edition of the podcast, Drew Cline talks about the Josiah Bartlett Center's new report on school spending, student population size and the proposed Education Freedom Accounts. Their report found the EFA program in Senate Bill 130 would save taxpayers $6.65 million in its first two years. Other findings: Adjusted for inflation, total expenditures in New Hampshire public schools increased by 66 percent between the 1994-95 and 2017-18 school years, while public school enrollment fell...
Checking The Math On COVID Money Coming to NH
March 07, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBCOVID money is coming to New Hampshire -- and America -- whether we need the (borrowed) $1.9 trillion or not. Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center does the math on how state budgets have done in the COVID era (surprisingly well) and the COVID spending policies that appear to be at odds with each other. Drew also praises New Hampshire's two U.S. Senators for bucking their party and voting to remove the $15 minimum wage from the bill. Michael Graham of New Hampshire Journal points out so...
What the Heck Was THAT? A Report From House Floor After A Chaotic Session
February 26, 2021 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBDrew and Michael are joined by GOP state Rep. Ross Berry to discuss the fracas/fiasco/farce on the floor of the New Hampshire House as session was held at the Sportsplex in Bedford. NHJournal statehouse reporter Chris Maidment offers his insights. And the Josiah Bartlett Center has a new report on the budget with some surprisingly good -- or at least, not bad -- news. Hosted by Michael Graham of NHJournal, and Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy.
The NHJournal Podcast Goes to the Dogs
February 13, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBDrew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center and Michael Graham of the New Hampshire Journal spend this week's podcast bemoaning the lack of seriousness among political leaders at the state and national level. They're joined by NHJournal's state house reporter Christopher Maidment to talk about Gov. Chris Sununu's budget and the prospects for the Right To Work legislation...until they're interrupted by Drew's dogs. Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.
School Choice Expert Corey DeAngelis Has A Big 'Thank You!' For NH Teachers Unions
February 05, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB“Teachers unions have done more to advance school choice this year than anyone could have ever imagined,” says Corey DeAngelis, Director of School Choice at the Reason Foundation. He joins Drew and Michael to talk about NH's "most expansive in the nation" Education Freedom Account legislation, and to dispel myths from opponents about how they work and the families they help. Drew and Michael also talk about the national reaction to an NHJ story re: a Dem state rep's comments regarding nurse...
Jeb Bush on Ed Reform in New Hampshire, And Beyond
January 29, 2021 01:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBA very special guest on this week's edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast: Former FL Gov. (and POTUS candidate) Jeb Bush talks about a new initiative between his ExcelInEd organization and the NH Department of Education. Bush also offers his views of America's teachers unions and their behavior during the COVID-19 crisis and the role technology can play in improving education. And Michael and Drew discuss New Hampshire tax policy and proposed business tax cuts working their way throu...
What Does Biden Presidency Mean For the Granite State?
January 21, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBJoe Biden is sworn in as the 46th POTUS, and State Sen. (and former Congressman) Jeb Bradley talks about the implications for New Hampshire. Plus, Drew Cline and Michael Graham debate how much of Biden's "unity" rhetoric is real and how much is political calculation. And is it time for NH to follow Maine's lead and change its Electoral Vote system? It's all on the NHJournal podcast, presented by the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy.
NH Reacts to DC Violence, NH House Meets in Drive-In Session
January 07, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBNHJournal reporter Chris Maidment was on the scene when NH House members pulled into Lot A at UNH for their first drive-in Convening Day session. He tells Drew Cline and Michael Graham about how the pro-Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol impacted the NH session. Drew and Michael continue that theme, examining how NH politics, and the NHGOP in particular, will react to the violence, as well as its long-term implications for Trump and his influence on the party in the future. Presented by the Jo...
TCI, Taxes and Choo Choo Trains: NH's Odd Transportation Politics
December 23, 2020 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBDrew Cline and Michael Graham discuss the push for commuter rail from Manchester to Lowell, Mass., spending $5.4 million spent to study it. Why would NH enter the era of electric cars and automonous vehicles with the cutting edge transportation tech of the 19th Century? And Mark Z. Barabak covers state and national politics for the Los Angeles Times. He talked to Nevada's Harry Reid about his efforts to end NH's #FITN reign, and he talks to Drew and Michael about how the battle over the pre...
What Will Power The Energy Policy Debate in NH Legislature?
December 16, 2020 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBOn this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, Rep. Michael Vose (R-Epping) talks about the energy policy issues likely to be debated-- and ignored -- in the 2021 session of the New Hampshire legislature, and why COVID-19 has been an (unintended) boon to opponents of expanded government action. And podcast co-host Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center on why the REAL "Election Day" wasn't November 3rd , but this week. It's all about the Electoral College. Also hosted by Michael G...
Speaker Dick Hinch, RIP
December 10, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBOn this special edition of the NHJournal podcast, Drew Cline and Michael Graham discuss the sudden, shocking death of newly-elected Speaker of the NH House, Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) with NHJournal legislative reporter Chris Maidment, and what it means for the NHGOP in the coming months. Presented by the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy.
After Organization Day, What Does Legislative Session Look Like for 2021?
December 03, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBDrew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy and New Hampshire Journal's Michael Graham are joined by NHJournal legislative reporter Chris Maidment to talk about hot political fights at a cold Organization Day, and what legislature is likely to be the priority for 2021. Plus Drew Cline remembers economist Walter Williams, who passed away on Wednesday.
It's A Podcast Thanksgiving, New Hampshire -- So Wear Your Mask!
November 25, 2020 02:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBOn this special Thanksgiving weekend edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, Suffolk University historian Robert Allison talks about what really happened on that fateful fall day in 1621, while Drew and Michael debate what should -- and shouldn't -- be served at the Thanksgiving table. And Reason magazine's science writer, Ronald Bailey, talks about the actual science regarding masks and makes the libertarian(!) case for Gov. Sununu's statewide order. He's also the co-author of the bo...
Who Will Lead the House Dems? A Look Ahead at the NH Legislature's 2021 Session
November 19, 2020 02:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBNHJournal's state legislative reporter Christopher Maidment gives a preview of the upcoming legislative session, including the fight for NH Democratic House leadership. He also discusses the likely priorities of the new GOP-controlled legislature. And Fred McMahon of the Frasier Institute talks about his organization's new analysis finding New Hampshire has the most free economy in North America. Plus -- who the heck puts ice cubes in their hot coffee? Hosted by Drew Cline of the Josiah B...
Sen Feltes on His Bid for Governor, UNH's Scala on the Future of the NH Democratic Party
November 12, 2020 03:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBOn the weekly edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, state Sen. Dan Feltes, the NH Democratic Party's nominee for governor, gives his first extended interview about his unsuccessful campaign to unseat Gov. Chris Sununu. Also, UNH's political science professor Dante Scala talks about the results of the 2020 election in New Hampshire and his predictions for the future of the NH Democratic Party.
NHGOP House Leader Dick Hinch on His Priorities for 2021 Session
November 06, 2020 03:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBNHGOP House Leader, and likely Speaker of the House, Rep. Dick Hinch talks to Michael and Drew about how the Republicans won control of the lower chamber and his plans for the next legislative session. And Julia L. Marcus, an epidemiologist and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, talks about mask mandates, public health policy and the need for leaders be realistic about what risks can--and can't-- be avoided in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted by Drew Cline of the Jo...
What in the Heck Was THAT?! Making Sense of Tuesday Night's Election Results
November 04, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBDrew Cline and Michael Graham are joined by GOP consultant Pat Griffin to analyze the results of Tuesday's election in New Hampshire and across the nation, And NHJournal's own Chris Maidment has the early-morning numbers on the NHGOP taking the Executive Council, the state Senate and the House of Representatives. Drew Cline is President of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy. Michael Graham is Managing Editor of InsideSources.
Gov. Sununu Talks Campaign Success, Third-Term Agenda
November 04, 2020 05:00 - 5 minutes - 4.06 MBGov. Chris Sununu talks to NHJournal about his successful campaign for a third term, the impact of a potential Biden presidency on New Hampshire, and the possibility of an all-remote legislative session in Concord.
NH Political Pros Make Their Election Night Predictions
November 03, 2020 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn a jam-packed edition of the NHJournal podcast, three experienced NH politicos share their views on what will happen on Election night: NH Democratic strategist Jim Demers; State Senator Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua); NH GOP strategist Jim Merrill. Plus-- you can make your own predictions and take on the "Granite State Guru!" Just go to NHJournal.com!
GOP Sen. Chuck Morse On Taking Back the Senate in 2020
November 02, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBSenate Republican Leader Chuck Morse (R-Salem) talks to Michael and Drew about how the 2020 election is shaping up, and his belief that the NHGOP's numbers in the upper chamber are headed in only one direction: up. And former Ambassador Terry Shumaker, a longtime leader in NH Democratic politics -- not to mention a longtime friend of former Vice President Joe Biden -- says prospects look good for the Democratic nominee on Tuesday. And, he suggests, Democrats hoping for an aggressively parti...
NRO's Jim Geraghty and the Boston Globe's James Pindell Predict Tuesday's Winners, Nationwide and in NH
October 31, 2020 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIn a special edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy talks to veteran political reporters Jim Geraghty and James Pindell about their predictions for the November elections, both here in New Hampshire and nationwide.
America's Most Talked About Pollster, Robert Cahaly, On Trump's Potential Path to Victory
October 30, 2020 01:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBOn this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, presented by the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, Michael and Drew talk to the most talked-about pollster in America today: Robert Cahaly of the Trafalgar Group. He says Trump is winning Pennsylvania and could well be on his way to the White House. One major concern, according to the Trump campaign, is voter fraud. Another concern, according to many progressives, is voter suppression. Ilya Shapiro of the Cato Institute talks to ...
Pollster David Paleologos On The Numbers, Shy Trumpers and New Hampshire
October 29, 2020 02:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBDavid Paleologos, Director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center joins the podcast to talk about his polls in New Hampshire and nationwide. He sees two groups of voters who could potentially pull President Trump's campaign to an unexpected victory. And GOP congressional candidate Steve Negron talks about his race to unseat Rep. Annie Kuster in CD-2. Hosted by Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy and Michael Graham of NHJournal.com.
D'Allesandro: Biden Bump Will Help Dems Hold State Senate
October 28, 2020 03:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBOn this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, state Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D-Manchester) talks about his relationship with Joe Biden, his mentors during his days as a Republican (shhhh! Don't tell!) and why he believes his party will hold onto the state senate in the November election. And AFP-NH's Greg Moore draws on his expertise as a former DHHS staffer to talk about the impact of COVID-19, how New Hampshire is doing, etc. He also joins in on some media bashing over their coverag...
Will NH Lawsuit Against 'Taxachusetts' Start a National Commuter Tax Revolt?
October 27, 2020 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBOn this episode of the podcast, Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center and Michael Graham talk to veteran attorney Edward Zelinsky of the Cardozo School of Law. He also knows a thing or two about suing states over commuter taxes. Republican National Committeeman Chris Ager with his take on how Tuesday's election is shaping up for the NHGOP. And -- Amy Coney Barrett is now a Supreme Court justice. Why that may impact the 2022 elections in New Hampshire.
The Inside Story of the Union-Leader's Endorsement of Joe Biden
October 26, 2020 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBOn this edition of The New Hampshire Journal podcast, the Manchester Union-Leader's Brendan McQuaid shares the inside story on how the paper made its first-in-a-century endorsement of a Democrat for POTUS. And NHJournal's Chris Maidment with a live report from the Trump rally in Manchester. Hosted by Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy and Michael Graham of New Hampshire Journal.
Trump v Biden -- Who Won, Who Lost, And How It Impacts NH in November
October 23, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBOn this special bonus edition of The New Hampshire Journal podcast, Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy analyzes the policy debates from the final POTUS throwdown of 2020, including COVID-19 policy and the minimum wage. And Michael Graham of New Hampshire Journal declares The New Hampshire winner of the POTUS debate.
Shannon McGinley on How Good People Can Vote for Trump
October 23, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBConservative activist Shannon McGinley discusses her new op-ed for New Hampshire Journal on how, as a person of faith, she decided to vote for Donald Trump. Also, there was a debate in CD-2 Thursday night and New England College's Wayne Lesperance joins us for post-debate analysis (and his new dog). And Drew Cline gets results! His writing helped stop an unnecessary mask mandate in Manchester! Hosted by Michael Graham and Drew Cline.
The Guru of the Granite State GOP, Tom Rath, On Why He's Backing Joe Biden
October 22, 2020 03:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBLegendary NHGOP strategist Tom Rath talks about his decision to break with the Republican Party and back Joe Biden in November's election. Corky Messner calls in from the campaign train to discuss his efforts to unseat Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. And wow-- did you see that NH-01 debate?! Drew and Michael break down the battle between about Rep. Chris Pappas and Republican Matt Mowers -- and the off-the-mark questions from the moderators.
Columnist Jeff Jacoby Makes the Conservative Case for Voting Libertarian
October 21, 2020 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBBoston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby, a rare center-right voice in New England media, talks about why he's casting his vote this November for Libertarian Party candidate Jo Jorgensen. Michael and Drew talk about the flashes of rage that lit up Tuesday's debates for Governor and US Senator, and a new poll showing how tight the race for the NH state legislature is looking. The New Hampshire Journal podcast is presented by the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy and is hosted by Drew Cline...
NHJournal Podcast: Who Won Sununu v Feltes Throwdown?
October 20, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBOur post-debate analysis with veteran NHGOP campaign veteran Michael Dennehy. How many times did state Sen. Dan Feltes say the name "Trump?" And Gov. Chris Sununu speaks with us one-on-one re: the complaint filed with the US Supreme Court over Massachusetts' commuter tax scam.
Tom Cotton Talks Big Tech and NH Takes Tax Fight to Massachusett
October 19, 2020 03:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBOn the inaugural episode of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, presented by the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, Sen. Tom Cotton talks free speech and big tech, and New Hampshire takes the commuter tax fight to Massachusetts. Plus-- the REAL COVID-19 numbers the media never talk about. Hosted by Michael Graham of New Hampshire Journal and Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy.