New Hampshire Journal

U.S. Senator Tim Scott isn’t backing down from his criticism of fellow GOP presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis over his state’s proposed guidelines for teaching slavery. The South Carolina Republican called the controversy a “hot mess that isn’t necessary” during a podcast interview with NHJournal.Hosted by NHJournal Managing Editor Michael Graham.

On this edition of the NHJournal podcast, smart people who understand politics talk about the impact of Gov. Chris Sununu's decision not to seek a record fifth term as governor. What does it mean for national politics and the fortunes of Republicans and Democrats in the Granite State?Jessica Taylor with the Cook Political Report talks about the NH Gov's race ranking now that Sununu is out, and why the contest is likely to get significant national attention.Then GOP strategist Jim Merrill and Greg Moore with AFP New Hampshire discuss Sununu's legacy as a political leader, and the likely impacts of his decision on the NHGOP.Hosted by Michael Graham.

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley joined the NHJournal podcast just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race-based college admissions are unconstitutional. She talks about the breaking news with NHJ Managing Editor (and fellow South Carolinian) Michael Graham.Haley also explains why she believes a robust foreign policy of defending Ukraine and confronting China is the right Republican approach, and how Biden's weakness is undermining American interests.

Morgan Ortagus with Polaris National Security is on the pod to talk about the role foreign policy will -- or at least should -- play in the First in the Nation primary and GOP politics. She also offers her expert view of the latest events out of Russia regarding the Wagner Group, and the claim that U.S. domestic policy is impacted by the choices we make regarding foreign intervention.Plus Polaris is holding an "America the Great" Tour event with former U. N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in Portsmouth on June 28. Details are here.Hosted by Michael Graham of NHJournal.Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is an unknown in American politics, but he's very well known in the world of tech, business and management. He helped create a billion-dollar tech business in his home state and has invested in other successful ventures as well.So we asked him: Setting aside Trump's money, would you do business with him as a businessman? Would you invest in a Trump business proposal? The answer is in the podcast, along with Burgum's reasons for running for president in 2024.Plus NHJournal's Michael Graham on Trump's continued support inside the NHGOP, and why it can all be traced back to Bill and Hillary Clinton.Click here to support NHJournal.com.

New Hampshire State Sen. Jeb Bradley, like many of his GOP colleagues in the legislature, is confused by word from inside the Democratic caucus that they may have plans to blow up the state budget. "Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good," he urges the leaders across the aisle in this edition of the NHJournal podcast. Bradley also makes the conservative Republican case for continuing Medicaid expansion in New Hampshire, and why the business community hopes it will happen. And in 2016, Bradley was on Gov. Chris Christie's team. With the N.J. governor headed to NHIOP Tuesday night to formally enter the race, will Bradley be on board again in 2024?It's all in the podcast, hosted by Michael Graham.Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.

What's Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis like when you sit down with him one-on-one and talk everything from GOP politics to Trump's attacks on Kayleigh McEnany to Major League Baseball?Listen to the 2024 hopeful's conversation with NHJournal during his June 1, 2023 stop in Manchester to find out.Plus -- some bonus Granite State punditry at the end.Hosted by Michael Graham, managing editor of NHJournal.com.To support NHJournal and our independent journalism, please click here!

Julia Manchester at TheHill.com talks about their series "How Florida Got So Conservative," and how Gov. Ron DeSantis has helped turn a purple state solid red.Are there lessons for Republicans in the purple state of New Hampshire? Also, NH Democrats have whole-heartedly embraced the anti-parent politics of their opposition to the Parents Bill of Rights. Polls show they are on the wrong side of the issue, but will they pay a price? Podcast host Michael Graham says: Ask Trump.Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.

Donald Trump comes to New Hampshire and lays a beat down on CNN, live on their own network-- the latest reminder that Trump is the Sun around which all other politics orbits. Host Michael Graham offers his take, and why Trump's performance was so important.Plus, former State Senate President Chuck Morse on the budget and how the GOP-controlled Senate should navigate the issue. He also talks about his possible 2024 race for governor, and what to do about a state-owned sign honoring an unrepentant Stalinist in downtown Concord.Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.

It's a double-barreled edition of the NHJournal podcast. Popular GOP Mayor George Hansel announces he's not going to seek a third term as mayor of Keene, one of the most liberal towns in the Granite State -- ironically on the same day Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig announces he's running for governor next year. Hansel talks about being a Republican mayor at a time when his party is out of favor in America's urban centers. And he has some advice for Manchester mayor candidate Jay Ruais.Then it's 2024 POTUS candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on why he believes he can be polling in second or third place by the time the FITN primary rolls around next January. And he talks about his exchange with CNN's Don Lemon that's widely credited with getting the lackluster broadcaster fired.Hosted by Michael Graham.