New Hampshire Journal

A 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 through the state house.Presented by the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy. Hosted by NHJournal's Michael Graham and featuring the JBC's Drew Cline.Sponsored by Perfect Smiles in Nashua, NH.

Joe 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.

NHJournal 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 Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy.

Drew 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 presidential primary process is likely to shake out.

On 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 Graham of the New Hampshire Journal.

On 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.

Drew 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.

On 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 book Ten Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know.Presented by the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy. Hosted by JBC President Drew Cline and NHJournal's Michael Graham.

NHJournal'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 Bartlett Center and Michael Graham of New Hampshire Journal.

On 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.