New Hampshire Journal

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talks to NHJournal about his upcoming visit to promote school choice and parental empowerment, but he also talks at length about events in Afghanistan. "It's the difference between American strength and American weakness," Pompeo says of the Biden strategy.And host Michael Graham asks why Democrats seem to believe that, now that the troops are out of Afghanistan, that the story will end? Isn't it more likely that stories of Americans held hostage, allies being abused, etc. will continue for weeks, if not months?It's part of the larger question NHJournal has been asking for weeks: What are Democrats doing today to improve their chances of re-election in 2022?

Senator Rick Scott was in New Hampshire on Saturday (8/21) to talk about President Joe Biden's economic policy (and make a stop by Gov. Chris Sununu's house?) He had harsh words for Biden on Afghanistan, suggesting his refusal to address the crisis, as well as other issues like the southern border surge, show it's time to consider invoking the 25th Amendment and removing him from office.Longtime foreign policy analyst K.T. McFarland is also on the podcast, talking about her upcoming appearance at an NHGOP fundraiser.  Like Sen. Scott, she's  harshly critical of Biden's Afghanistan policy and says America will feel the ramifications for years to come.Hosted by Michael Graham.

On this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, retired Army Gen. Don Bolduc bashes President Biden's "incompetence" in handling the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Bolduc, who is also a candidate for the NHGOP's nomination in next year's U.S. Senate race, also supports America working with the Taliban going forward. And despite being President Trump's pick for U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, native Granite Stater Will Ruger has nothing but praise for the Biden pull out. Ruger sees it as Biden enacting 'America First' foreign policy and commends Biden for having the courage to stick with the policy despite criticism and disturbing images coming from Kabul.Hosted by Michael Graham

On this special edition of the NHJournal podcast, former U.S. Senator -- and possible candidate for N.H. Governor -- Kelly Ayotte gives a scathing critique of the Biden Administration's mishandling of the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.Ayotte also talks about when to fire government officials, the coming rise of Al Qaeda and the possibility she might run for governor in 2022.Hosted by Michael Graham

On this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast we jump straight into the public policy pool. Ulrick Boesen of the Tax Foundation talks about the "Tobacco Tax Equity Act" and how it would be particularly bad for New Hampshire. (It's not likely to be good for Sen. Maggie Hassan's 2022 campaign, either.)Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Foundation also kicks around the tobacco tax hike, but he saves his most scathing comments for President Biden's illegal eviction moratorium. And he explains why letting renters skip out on their rent is actually bad for low-income families who need housing,Hosted by Michael Graham.

In 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.

New 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.

On 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 Hampshire you won't hear anywhere else.Hosted by Michael Graham.

On 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 Republicans describe as the most conservative ever.Hosted by Michael Graham of NHJournal, with Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy.Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.

On 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 "what the heck was that?!" rant over the Democrats' disastrous political strategy -- or lack thereof -- in the budget battle.Plus --BEER!It's all in this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast.