

New Hampshire Journal
Michael Graham
The New Hampshire Journal podcast is hosted by Michael Graham, managing editor of NHJournal.
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Jan 14, 2025 • 18min
Ayotte Talks Budget, Backs Vote to Protect Girls Sports in First Podcast as Gov
In her first podcast interview as New Hampshire's governor, Republican Kelly Ayotte talks about the budget challenges facing the Granite State, her determination to get a sanctuary city ban passed through the legislature, and why her "Don't MASS Up NH" motto continues to resonate.Plus: NHJournal Managing Editor Michael Graham reveals the secret behind the news site's recent spate of scoops. You won't believe it!Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of New Hampshire. Want to support NHJournal's independent political reporting? Click here!

Nov 20, 2024 • 33min
Gov.-Elect Kelly Ayotte on Her Vision For NH, and Keeping Her State From Becoming MA
Kelly Ayotte makes her first appearance on the NHJournal podcast as Gov.-elect. She talks about her vision for New Hampshire, the key message from her campaign, and her take on how her response to federal immigration enforcement is going to be very different from Massachusetts.And Drew Cline with the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy talks about a new study showing the massive cost ratepayers face from progressive "green energy" policies enacted by New England states.The podcast sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.To support NHJournal, click here.

Nov 7, 2024 • 43min
The NHJournal 'Winners and Losers' Podcast for the 2024 NH Elections
Who were the biggest winners and losers on Election Day 2024 in New Hampshire? When NHJournal published its list, the reaction was so intense we decided to invite some of the smartest observers of Granite State politics to add their own winners and losers: Greg Moore with Americans for Prosperity and Drew Cline, president of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy.If you want to add your own winner or loser to the list, post it on twitter and tag @NewHampJournal, or email news@insidesources.com.This podcast is made possible by Bruce and Stefany Houghton at Perfect Smiles of Nashua.

Oct 30, 2024 • 33min
The Current State of POTUS Race -- and Polling -- With Robert Cahaly of the Trafalgar Group
Robert Cahaly of the Trafalgar Group is best known for being the pollster who spotted Donald Trump's support in 2016 and his path to a shocking victory. Eight years later, American politics is in even more turmoil and the current state of polling is a matter of great debate.Cahaly covers all of this with NHJournal's Michael Graham, and he shares his predictions for the U.S. Senate races across the country. And of course -- who will win the POTUS race?Sponsored by Dr. Bruce Houghton and Perfect Smiles of Nashua.

Oct 28, 2024 • 30min
EMERGENCY POLL PODCAST -- Trump Winning in NH?
Nobody was more surprised by the new NHJournal/Praecones Analytica poll showing Donald Trump with a 50.2 to 49.8 percent lead over Kamala Harris in the Granite State than NHJournal Managing Editor Michael Graham. He talks about the numbers, what they mean, and how it fits into what the Trump campaign believes is a purple-state trend, with veteran political journalist Mark Halperin.Find out more about Halperin's 2Way news programming here.Podcast sponsored by Dr. Bruce Houghton and Perfect Smiles of Nashua.

Oct 25, 2024 • 51min
NH in Play for Trump? James Pindell on 2024 POTUS Race and NH Politics
After breaking news of Trump momentum in the Granite State and talk that New Hampshire may be in play, NHJournal rushed to the microphone for this emergency podcast with former New Hampshire political reporter (now relegated to the minors in Massachusetts), the Boston Globe's James Pindell.From the national scene to New Hampshire, Pindell and host Michael Graham review the latest data on the Trump v Harris race.But first -- an anguished plea from the podcast host to America's political class: Why do you all have to suck?Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.Want to support NHJournal? "Subscribe" for $4.99/month by clicking here.

Sep 12, 2024 • 26min
Sununu On NH Primary, Trump's 'Less Than Stellar' Debate Night
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu joins the NHJournal podcast the morning after the New Hampshire state primaries, to share his surprise over the outcomes of some of the races and what he believes his fellow Republicans have to do to win in November.Sununu also shares his views on Donald Trump's "less than stellar" debate performance and what he thinks it means for New Hampshire in November.Hosted by Michael Graham.Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.

Aug 23, 2024 • 53min
From Kamala to Kyiv: Updates From the Front Lines
The NHJournal podcast starts with UNH political science professor Dante Scala and a look at the New Hampshire political battlefield now that Vice President Kamala Harris has given her convention speech and the race for the White House is at full speed.Then a far more profound conversation with Brian Nolen of NH4Ukraine.com, who's currently near the front lines of the fight against Russia's invasion.Takeaways: Just a few dollars can help feed a Ukrainian family at the front lines for a month; and even though they're literally being invaded by a foreign army, Ukraine's cell service is better than ours here in New Hampshire.

Jul 22, 2024 • 48min
What Does Biden Bailout Mean for NHPolitics? Can Kamala Harris Compete Here?
What does Joe Biden's decision to bail mean for New Hampshire politics this November? Would Kamala Harris on the ticket help or hurt Granite State Democrats? And a new NHJournal poll shows Trump and Harris tied in a New Hampshire head-to-head.What does it all mean?We ask longtime Trump advisor and New Hampshire politico Corey Lewandowski; former NHGOP state chair Fergus Cullen; and Nashua native turned DC operative Matthew Bartlett.Plus J. Mark Powell, author of the popular Holy Cow! History columns for InsideSources, puts the Biden decision into historic context.Hosted by Michael Graham.Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.

Jul 16, 2024 • 45min
Will Trump's VP Pick Ad-'Vance' His Campaign in the Granite State?
Now that Donald Trump has named U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) his running mate, what does it mean for the chances of a Trump win in New Hampshire? NHJournal puts that question to UNH political science professor Dante Scala.Also, NHGOP Chair Chris Ager joins the pod from Milwaukee, where he says it "game over" for Biden in the wake of his debate performance and Trump's handling of the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.


