New Hampshire Journal

On this edition of the NHJournal podcast, Managing Editor Michael Graham is joined by Paris Alic, the Washington Times Capitol Hill reporter who also served as a panelist for the first NH GOP U.S. Senate debate. He offers his take on how DC Republicans and funders are likely to view what they saw on stage at the NHJournal debate, held at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics on the campus of St. Anselm College.Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy was also at the debate and he notes some key lines all five candidates drew during the forum. Cline, who also hosts a new morning drive radio show on WFEA in Manchester, had. candidate Kevin Smith on his show the morning after the debate and talks about his takeaways.

On this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, host Michael Graham is joined by Sen. Regina Birdsell (R-Derry) one of the leading figures in legislative debates over the issue of abortion. Now that the Supreme Court has sent the issue back to the states, Sen. Birdsell will be one of the legislators dealing with it in Concord.And Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center talks about his new radio show on WFEA 6-9am weekday mornings, as well as the broader political landscape in NH politics and how it's impacted by the Supreme Court overturning Roe.

In this edition of the NHJournal podcast, Michael Graham has big news about NHJournal and Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center has even bigger news!Plus Michael was there when progressives and Hassan supporters faced off in the hall outside the Secretary of State's office -- in fact, he's even got some audio -- and the chaos was not a good sign for Hassan or her fellow Democrats this fall.And finally, Michael reports back after seeing the biggest movie of the year -- in a packed theater!Don't miss this "breaking news" edition of the podcast, made possible in part by our sponsor, Perfect Smiles of Nashua.

The New Hampshire Journal podcast starts with a rant on politicians "fighting" instead of "fixing" from NHJournal Managing Editor Michael Graham. Then the real fun begins!N.H. Speaker of the House Sherm Packard (R-Londonderry) offers a post-session analysis of the wins (and losses) for the Republican caucus. He calls this biennium "the most successful session Republicans have had in the past 100 years," but he also acknowledges it ended on a sour note with defeats on redistricting and the parental rights legislation.And what role did Gov. Chris Sununu play in those setbacks? The word of the day: "disappointed."The podcast wraps with an in-depth look at legislation Doug Kelly at American Edge calls an assault on U.S. tech leadership and a big win for China -- the American Choice and Innovation Online Act.

In this edition of the NHJournal podcast, host Michael Graham begins with a bit of gratuitous mockery of the federal delegation over their handling of abortion politics. Then it's straight to House Majority Leader Rep. Jason Osborne on the successes his narrow GOP majority has enjoyed on issues like Education Freedom Accounts, tax cuts, the anti-discrimination law and passing a ban on late-term abortions.How did the House GOP pull it off? Tune in and find out. Plus -- what issue does Osborne say is going to be his highest priority?It's all in the podcast, sponsored by Dr. Bruce Houghton at Perfect Smiles in Nashua.

On this special Derby Weekend edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, two die-hard horse racing fans share their insights and make their predictions for Saturday's Kentucky Derby: Lobbyist Curtis Barry of Concord, N.H. and J. Mark Powell, political consultant and writer -- and former resident of the Blue Grass State.Plus, Karlyn Bowman, a distinguished senior fellow emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) who helped launch AEI’s work on public opinion, talks about her analysis of decades of polling data on how Americans really view abortion, and the potential political impact of a reversal of Roe v. Wade.Hosted by Michael Graham.

On this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy joins host Michael Graham to discuss the economics and politics of the Democrats' proposal to forgive hundreds of billions of dollars in college student loan debt. Should the vast majority of taxpayers, who either didn't go to college or paid off their loans, be on the hook for borrowers who don't want to pay back what they owe?Also, a new Morning Consult poll finds all of the top ten most popular governors in the U.S. are Republicans, and four of those -- including #6 Chris Sununu -- are in the northeast. Why do blue states love GOP governors?To sign up for the NHJournal daily newsletter, please click here!

On this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, host Michael Graham unloads on the inept politics on display in the Granite State, beginning with Biden's pointless stop in Portsmouth and Hassan's hapless handling of border security.Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center is on board for the ride, recounting his testimony before the legislature regarding state funding for a commuter rail system. The math isn't pretty.

Just in time for Tax Day 2022, Drew Cline talks to Tax Foundation President Scott Hodge about the failures of the U.S. income tax system and the foibles of the IRS. Hodge lays out the data on how America raises money differently than other nations (we rely more on income-based taxes) and why the IRS wants you to do their work for them.Cline, president of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, also talks about his recent reporting on the Burgess Biofuel plant in Berlin, a "jobs program disguised as an energy plant."Hosted by NHJournal's Michael Graham. 

This edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast begins with Emerson College Director of Polling Spencer Kimball talking about the mood of voters in New Hampshire and beyond. Not only are Democrats facing a difficult midterm, Kimball sees national trends that could lead to an across-the-board GOP victory -- including the White House -- in 2024.Then First Congressional District GOP primary candidate Gail Huff Brown joins the podcast to make her case for election integrity (and against opponent Matt Mowers). She also answers the question so many in NHGOP circles have been quietly asking: Is this really Gail's race, or is she running because her husband -- and former U.S. Senator/Ambassador-- Scott Brown wants back in the political game?All the answers are here! Hosted by NHJournal Managing Editor Michael Graham.