WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
2,290 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsWKXL 103.9/101.9 FM, 1450 AM, and NHTalkRadio.com continue to be a vibrant New Hampshire media entity. The station first hit the airwaves in 1946 and to this day keeps Granite Staters informed and engaged in the current events of our times.
Our goals are very simple to inform and entertain our listeners with interviews and stories that are thoughtful and compelling. From tragedy to triumph, fires to championship celebrations, the New Hampshire Primary to the City Council race, we have you covered.
You can listen live to WKXL seven days a week on 1450 AM, 101.9 FM/103.9 FM, and NHTalkRadio.com/live
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Episodes
Local Sports Report | March 15, 2024
March 11, 2024 13:39 - 1 minute - 2.07 MBYour daily local sports report, read by radio host Ken Cail!
Local Sports Report | March 13, 2024
March 11, 2024 13:39 - 1 minute - 2.07 MBYour daily local sports report, read by radio host Ken Cail!
WKXL Spotlight with Eric Reingold of Endicott Furniture
March 08, 2024 22:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBEndicott Furniture is the subject of today's WKXL Spotlight. Eric Reingold is the (4th generation) owner and he joins us today to talk about the rich history of Endicott Furniture. The business, the furniture, the people - Everything that goes into a business that has been around since 1925! While we are at it, we dive into the rich history of Main St in the Capital City of Concord New Hampshire! Main St is home to a number of businesses, and as members of the local community, it is great to ...
The Sports Machine w / Slim Goes BIGTIME!!!
March 08, 2024 17:01 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBIt really is only a matter of time until this show gets huge. If you are reading this now, you are in on a golden nugget earlier than most everyone else. Congratulations! Today we do a couple of firsts on The Sports Machine with Slim: We have our very first female caller on the show - Happy International Women's Day out there! We also do the show on Facebook Live for the first time. Slim is a bit old and slow with the uptake when it comes to social media, but he is trying to forge a new path ...
NH Unscripted with Dustan Smith
March 08, 2024 15:00 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBSpringtime is peaking its’ head around the corner and that means gardening and I’m particularly fond of permaculture gardening. Dunstan Smith from The Hummingbird Center in Dorchester, NH drops in to chat about all things permaculture and organic at the Center. The Center is an active permaculture farm with a 26-year perennial food system and hosts tours. It has a huge cob pizza oven, solar dehydrator, two outdoor solar heated showers, has classes for yoga, sound baths, has a literal farm to ...
The Sports Machine w / Slim | SOMEONE WINS 285 BUCKS TODAY!
March 07, 2024 17:09 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBThe Sports Machine with Slim is New Hampshire's "Next Generation Sports Talk Radio Show" for a reason. We do things a little bit differently around here. Today's show is a perfect example of that. We discuss the NH Boys Division 1 basketball semifinals and preview the finals coming up on Sunday. We talk Bruins with former NHL professional Thomas Poeck. We give our thoughts on the Celtics/Denver matchup tonight. AND we give away $285 bucks to a listener on the show! What other radio show gives...
Artful Living with Josh Collier
March 07, 2024 15:00 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBToday in Artful Living, our host Jane Cormier talks opera with the Artistic Director of The Barn Opera in Vermont, Josh Collier. Jane and Josh will discuss all the upcoming performances at Opera Vermont and The Barn Opera and also the WKXL NH Opera Idol Vocal Competition of which Josh is a judge. We hope you will join us!
Facing The Future | What to Look for in Biden's Budget
March 06, 2024 21:00 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBThis week on Facing the Future our in-house panel of experts, policy director Tori Gorman and chief economist Steve Robinson, will preview the president’s State of the Union Address, scheduled for Thursday, March 7, and the president’s budget submission, scheduled for Monday, March 11.
The Sports Machine w / Slim | Boston Sports Fans Feel the Pain!
March 06, 2024 17:29 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBThe Boston Celtics blow a 22 point 4th quarter lead and lose to Cleveland last night. The Boston Bruins lead 1-0 all the way up until the last minute or so when Edmonton ties it up. Then Edmonton wins in overtime on a redirected shot. The Boston teams lose and the Boston fans immediately look for their blankie! It's sad. Toughen up Boston fans! The Sports Machine with Slim is on a personal mission to make the fans in New England just a little bit tougher. We are soft. We have been soft for ye...
NH Unscripted with Joel Mercier
March 06, 2024 15:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBIt’s almost springtime and that means birds are chirping, bunnies are running around and Artistic Directors are scouring the landscape looking for talent for their upcoming seasons of shows! What exactly does that process look like? How do they choose who to make an offer to? Where do they even go to audition them? Well lucky for us Joel Mercier, Artistic Director for the North Country Center for the Arts, drops in to explain all of that as well as discuss their upcoming season which will fea...
The Sports Machine w / Slim | The Bruins Doubters Are Proven Wrong Yet Again!
March 05, 2024 16:48 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBThe Bruins are now 8-2 in their last ten games vs the top teams in the NHL. What more does this team need to do to convince people that they are a real contender? SOCIAL MEDIA IS FULL OF DOUBTERS AND I AM SICK OF IT! That is Angry Slim speaking those words and you will hear more of them on today's episode of The Sports Machine with Slim.Mitty is in studio to help with the give and take of the sports discussion. The Bruins take up most of the show but we also discuss the Celtics and even a lit...
Cail & Company LIVE with Douglas Rees
March 05, 2024 15:17 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBThe first Tuesday of each month means our informative segment with the New Hampshire Insurance Department. Today's guest, Douglas Rees, the department's Chief Market Conduct Examiner. Other topics, Super Tuesday, Russell Wilson's imminent release by the Denver Broncos and National Poutine Day!
Artful Living Presents | Rigoletto
March 05, 2024 15:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBToday, Artful Living will be highlighting the operatic masterpiece, "Rigoletto" by Giuseppe Verdi. Join us and learn a little bit about this historic artform and this magnificent opera!
The Sports Machine w / Slim | The Boston Celtics Are Hot!
March 04, 2024 16:31 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBThe Celtics have won 11 games in a row and are the absolute favorite to win the NBA Championship this year, especially after yesterday's 140-88 beatdown of the Golden State Warriors. Should everyone be so confident? Let's discuss on today's episode of The Sports Machine with Slim.While we are here, let's also talk about a hot and heavy week for the Boston Bruins as they play 5 games in the next 8 days. The trade deadline is coming up on Friday of this week. How will things play out?
The Sports Machine w / Slim | The Playoff Preview
March 01, 2024 16:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MBThe "Pistol" sure knows how to make an entrance. He has been doing it for months on the show, so today we give The Pistol the floor as he and Slim do an initial NBA Playoff Preview! Yes there is plenty of time left in the regular season. Let's get our picks on the board and use this episode as a launching point toward the Celtics championship run.
NH Unscripted with Angèlica Forcier Rosenthal
March 01, 2024 15:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBWhen NH Unscripted needs a little attitude and sass that’s when it’s time to bring in the big guns and so today Angèlica Forcier Rosenthal from the Actors Cooperative Theatre is back for a repeat visit. She’s directing “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot” for the Milford Area Players and she lays it all out there!! I love her honest, don’t give you-know-what approach to life. We also get to catch up on what’s happening in Derry with the Actors Cooperative Theatre. Open and refreshing.
The Sports Machine w / Slim | Sports, Waffles, and Robots
February 29, 2024 17:18 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBThe Sports Machine with Slim comes to you live from Clearwater, Florida today. While on the road, we talk about a variety of topics including Waffle House, crypto and humanoid robots! The Bruins play Las Vegas tonight, so Slim gives us his game preview and begs everyone to HAVE CONFIDENCE IN THIS TEAM!
Artful Living with Kaitlyn Gagnon
February 29, 2024 15:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBOn Artful Living today, Jane and Kaitlyn Gagnon discuss the new March - May "happenings" at Good Life. Join us and hear about all the wonderful classes, educational and health programs, and the super fun trips offered at Good Life right here in the Granite State!
Cail & Company LIVE with Relay for Life
February 29, 2024 14:00 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBThe annual Greater Manchester Relay For Life was the focus of Thursday's show. We were joined by the organizers of the event, Joshua Crowell-Gregoire and Kerrin Gullison, which will be held this year on June 1st at Preston Field in Bedford to benefit The American Cancer Society.
Facing The Future | Budget Politics Risk a Shutdown (Again)
February 28, 2024 21:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBThis week on Facing the Future we’ll talk about the long drawn-out Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process in Washington, which may be finally wrapping up in the next two weeks — or maybe not. With a partial shutdown looming on March 1st, we'll talk to Bill Hoagland, Senior Vice President of the Bipartisan Policy Center and former Republican staff director of the Senate Budget Committee.
The Sports Machine w / Slim | Ken Cail & Alex Posani Take Over
February 28, 2024 16:26 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBWednesday's Sports Machine was hosted by Ken Cail filling in for Slim. Ken was joined in studio by Alex Posani who is the public address announcer for the New Hampshire Mountain Kings of the North American Hockey League who play their games at Tri Town Ice Arena in Hooksett. Alex discussed his behind-the-scenes career in hockey as a scorekeeper, PA announcer and disc jockey. He mentioned that here in New Hampshire hockey leagues are always looking for help in those areas. For more information...
NH Unscripted with David Afflick
February 28, 2024 15:02 - 45 minutes - 62 MB“It’s never too late to start” is more than just a cute saying. David Afflick came by NH Unscripted to discuss how he took it to heart, applied to his life and turned his focus toward acting. His resume now glows with commercials for companies like Ocean State Job Lot, Direct TV, Tufts Health Plans, East Boston Savings Bank and NH Realtors as well as roles in films that have shown in the Cannes Film Festival and one that’s on Amazon! When and how he did it plus advice for others that are thin...
The Sports Machine w / Slim | Jane & Slim Talk Bruins
February 27, 2024 17:07 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBBruins fans are feeling uneasy after yet another overtime shootout loss. Seattle beat the Bruins 4-3 last night and the Bruins went scoreless in the shootout. Should we panic? Listen to our guest host today as The Sports Machine with Slim looks at the Bruins situation from all angles.
Artful Living with Tricia Soule, Deb Jurkoic, & Jace Troie
February 27, 2024 15:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBOn Artful Living today, Jane will have two different non profit organizations on the program. Our first half will be with Tricia Soule, Executive Director of NH Business Committee for the Arts and our second half hour will be with Deb Jurkoic and Jace Troie who are with Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest. Join us as we chat with these local organizations about their upcoming events.
Cail & Company LIVE with Tyler Dumont
February 27, 2024 14:16 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBTuesday we kicked off our monthly visit with the New Hampshire Department of Safety. We were joined by the Department of Safety's Public Information Officer Tyler Dumont. Mr. Dumont discussed the New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety's new initiative along and around the portion of Interstate 93 between Boscawen and Plymouth. Also up for discussion, Bill Belichick's future employer and New Hampshire running behind the rest of New England when it comes to charging stations for Electric Vehicles.
The Sports Machine w / Slim | The Weekend Recap
February 26, 2024 17:08 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBThis past weekend brought us another OT game for the Bruins. Thats makes 6 out of their last 7 games that have gone to overtime! Slim has done some research on the Bruins and shares it with the audience today! This past weekend also brought us a Celtics victory....along with scary, tough wins by both the Miami Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks. The East teams are getting ready for the playoffs. The Sports Machine with Slim catches you up on NBA and NHL news you need to know.
The Sports Machine w / Slim | The Playoffs: Bruins/Celtics
February 23, 2024 17:14 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBToday's episode of The Sports Machine with Slim has a familiar sound to it: Which team is going to go farther in the playoffs this year - The Bruins or The Celtics? Everybody was asking this question last season. We know the answer back then was the Celtics. What will the answer be for this year? Most New England fans are going to answer The Celtics because they have lost confidence in the Bruins come playoff time. The Sports Machine with Slim is here to tell you: That is a soft take. Listen ...
WKXL Spotlight with Lindsey Messina
February 22, 2024 22:00 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBAustin17House is a youth and family community center located in the heart of Rockingham County in New Hampshire. Lindsey Messina is the Executive Director at Austin17House and she joins us on this WKXL Spotlight to let people know about some of the great resources and activities that are available to kids in the area. As we listen to Lindsey speak, we can't help but ask ourselves: "Are we doing all that we can to try to help other people?" When you do something nice for one person, that can ...
The Sports Machine w / Slim | Charlie McAvoy For The Win
February 22, 2024 18:16 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBI could have titled the article "Told Ya So". Yesterday on The Sports Machine with Slim, I accurately predicted a Bruins victory in Edmonton last night. But I figure maybe it is best not to be too arrogant as I revel in the team's victory. The Boston Bruins are going to give us a tremendous playoff run this year. I have been saying it for weeks, and a game like this one makes me even more positive that I am correct. The Bruins best players are coming through at the biggest moments. Charlie Mc...
Artful Living with Lorrie Carey
February 22, 2024 15:00 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBLorrie Carey from Concord Community Concerts joins us today on Artful Living. Jane and Lorrie will converse about the history of this illustrious organization and upcoming concert events at the Audi. Join us!
Cail & Company LIVE | Let's Air It Out
February 22, 2024 14:15 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBLots to air out on the Thursday program. Donald Trump's list of possible running mates, James Biden on Capitol Hill, the AT&T outage, and the possibility that 603 may not be the only New Hampshire area code in the years ahead.
Facing The Future | Monetary Policy at a Crossroads
February 21, 2024 21:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBThis week on Facing the Future we'll examine how policies of the Federal Reserve Board affect the economy and the budget. Did the Fed's "quantitative easing" go too far and last too long? Our guest is Thomas Hoenig, former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and a member of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) from 1991 to 2011.
The Sports Machine w / Slim | The Bruins Road Trip
February 21, 2024 16:25 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBThe Bruins homestand to open up the second half of the season was less than stellar. 2 wins and 5 losses ain't gonna get it done. But as we have been saying on The Sports Machine with Slim for the past few weeks, that homestand isn't an indicator of anything. The road trip that starts tonight will tell us what we need to know! 6 of our next 7 games are on the road, and I predict that the Bruins will start things off tonight with a WIN in Edmonton!
NH Unscripted with Liam Magan of TeaTotaller Cafe
February 21, 2024 15:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBLiam Magan, General Manager, from the Teatotaller Cafe on Main st. in Concord dropped in to talk about all that’s happening at the cafe. Twice named Best of NH, Teatotaller is a “queer, hipster oasis of tea, coffee, and pastry goodness.” Named “Most Instagrammable Restaurant in America” by Food Network Magazine they have incredible waffles, drinks with boba (I didn’t know either) and macaroons made right there. Teatotaller is a café, tea-house, bistro, and venue with two locations in Concord ...
The Sports Machine w / Slim | The Bruins Best Win of the Season!
February 20, 2024 17:07 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBThe Boston Bruins defeated the Dallas Stars 4-3 in a shootout victory to finish up the 7 game home stand! Pasta tied it up with just under 2 minutes left in regulation. Then Marchand nets a shootout goal to extend the contest. Then Charlie McAvoy nets a goal in the 9th round of the shootout and Jeremy Swayman finishes things with a save on Craig Smith. All of the big names for the Bruins came out to play! And we are here to recap it all on The Sports Machine with Slim!
Artful Living with Diane Rider
February 20, 2024 15:00 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBJane hosts Diane Rider from Benjamin Franklin Academy Charter School in Loudon on this week's Artful Living. They discuss School Choice and the brand new building and campus at Ben Franklin Academy.
Cail & Company LIVE | The Potpourri Edition
February 20, 2024 14:09 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBIt was a potpourri edition on Tuesday's program with topics ranging from education revenue derived from sports gaming, the possible legalization of recreational cannabis, a new bag policy at TD Garden, Madonna's recent stage stumble, another win for the Concord Crimson Tide and more.
The Sports Machine w / Slim | The NBA All Star Game
February 19, 2024 16:19 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBThe NBA All Star Game last night resulted in a 211-186 win for the East. It also resulted in a payday for The Sports Machine with Slim as Damian Lillard was named the game's MVP. What should we do with the proceeds? The Bruins take on Dallas today in a 1pm puck drop. The Bruins have lost 5 out of 6, but head coach Jim Montgomery is not about to panic: "The sky is not falling." Let's get a W today vs Dallas and then kick things into the next gear as we head out on a big road trip later this week.
Cail & Company LIVE with John Leahy, Kitty Rae, & Kyle Heavey
February 19, 2024 14:41 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBOur President's Day show featured some movie talk with our Flick Chick Kitty Rae and Kyle Heavey, a videographer from WMUR TV. Also Monday our weekly update from Hockey East guru John Leahy.
The Sports Machine w / Slim | The Bruins Need Change
February 16, 2024 17:11 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBThis is the time of year in the NHL when teams start wondering about what players might be on the move as the trade deadline approaches. Is it possible that the Boston Bruins players just might be wondering about this very topic? The B's are 1-3-1 since the all-star break. For a team that was the best team in the league during the first half of the season, this start to the second half is a bit worrisome. Slim says that we need to make a trade to mix things up! But hold on a second - some peo...
NH Unscripted with Kevin & Kate Collins
February 16, 2024 15:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBIt was time for part II of my chat with Kevin Collins from the Garrison Players about the evolution of high school and community theater. Some of the topics today included: 1) The rise of theater training camps marketed to high school students (not summer; year-round) and its impact on traditional HS drama 2) The fragmenting and siloing of theater (HS shows in the 21st century v. 1950s-2000s) 3) Difference between the shows being done by high schools and youth theater v. "traditional" nonprof...
WKXL Spotlight with Charles Hoskinson
February 15, 2024 22:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBWho is the smartest person that you have ever heard speak? If you ask one million people this question, you might get 1 million different answers. On this edition of WKXL Spotlight, we speak with Charles Hoskinson. Charles is the CEO of IOHK (Input Output) and a major contributor within the world of cryptocurrency. When you listen to Charles speak, it is easy to understand why some people might say this is the smartest person in the world. Welcome to the show!
The Sports Machine w / Slim | The Celtics Are Way In Front!
February 15, 2024 16:19 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBThe Celtics won last night by a score of 136-86 over the Brooklyn Nets. They led from beginning to end. That's the way it has been all season actually. The Celts now have a four game lead over EVERY team in the league as the NBA heads toward All Star Weekend. The Celtics are the prohibitive favorite to win it all from a betting standpoint, with odds of (+260) to win it all. The next closest is the Nuggets at (+475). NBA experts believe the Celtics are going to be champions. The Sports Machine...
Cail & Company LIVE with Brian Coombes & John J. Mullen
February 15, 2024 14:52 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBAuthor John J. Mullen joined us in studio Thursday to talk his book, "Silver Mittens". It's about survival and resilience after John and his brother, Ray, were beaten and tortured . by their parents while growing up in Lowell, Massachusetts. Brian Coombes of Rocking Horse Studio in Pittsfield was also with us in studio as Brian and John have been friends for decades.
Facing The Future | CBO - U.S. Fiscal Path is Unsustainable
February 15, 2024 13:51 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBThis week on Facing the Future, our guest was Dr. Phillip Swagel, Director of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The CBO just released its Budget and Economic Outlook for 2024-2034. Spoiler alert: It's not great news.
The Sports Machine w / Slim | Can The Bruins and The Celtics Both Win Titles?
February 14, 2024 17:09 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBThe Sports Machine with Slim says YES! The Celtics have the talent to win it all. And the Bruins have the heart to win it all. DO the Celtics have the heart and DO the Bruins have the talent? That remains to be seen. As a New England fan, now is a fun time to have a ton of confidence and think positively! That is exactly what we will do today on the WKXL airwaves......as we simultaneously try to buy some tickets for the Belmont Stakes to be held at Saratoga Race Course this coming June!
Cail & Company LIVE with Dan Colgan
February 14, 2024 14:27 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBWednesday we talked Valentine's Day, the Mayorkas impeachment, sending New Hampshire National Guard members to the southern border and cannabis legislation. We were also joined in studio by WKXL alum Dan Colgan for the final segment of the program.
The Sports Machine w / Slim | The Bruins and Celtics Tonight
February 13, 2024 16:33 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBLet's talk about the Celtics and the Bruins and the incredible seasons that both teams are having. One day of discussion on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce and the football game was enough. The NFL season is over, so let's get back to the things that matter. But the world won't let us. And Mitty won't let us. They want to hear more about Taylor Swift and the various things she is doing that having nothing to do with the actual game being played on the field. Is this a preview of the future? Th...
Artful Living with Andrew Gibson
February 13, 2024 15:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBOn Artful Living today, our host Jane Cormier discusses the theatre scene - local and beyond - with Andrew Gibson, Daytime Producer here at WKXL. Be sure to join our lively and informative conversation!
Cail & Company LIVE with David Walker
February 13, 2024 14:15 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBFormer U.S. Comptroller General David Walker joined the Tuesday Program to discuss the continuing escalation of our national debt. Mr. Walker is currently a member of the advisory board of Main Street Economics.