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 be...
Aug 30, 2021•25 min
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 ...
Aug 22, 2021•21 min
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...
Aug 18, 2021•44 min
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
Aug 17, 2021•21 min
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...
Aug 06, 2021•44 min
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....
Jul 16, 2021•31 min
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.
Jul 08, 2021•33 min
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...
Jun 30, 2021•40 min
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 Republican...
Jun 22, 2021•30 min
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...
Jun 18, 2021•48 min
On this (Drew-Cline-free) edition of the podcast, former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton talks about a new poll of NH Republican primary voters conducted by his PAC asking about GOP attitudes toward former President Donald Trump. Is Trump's influence fading in the Granite State? Is a post-Trump GOP emerging? Or will The Donald remain the party's kingmaker? And will Bolton be part of the 2024 POTUS race? It's all in the podcast. And veteran NHGOP strategist Jim Merrill makes his prediction -- will Go...
Jun 10, 2021•26 min
A new Josiah Bartlett Center poll (conducted by the St. Anselm College polling center) found that New Hampshire voters have lost significant trust in government and the media during the pandemic, while their confidence in business remained largely unchanged. The same for President Biden and Gov Sununu. Biden's now underwater with New Hampshire voters (with swing voters he's -30!) while Sununu's poll numbers remain solid. Why? Tune into the podcast and find out! Also, Drew explains why almost eve...
Jun 08, 2021•39 min
On this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center rolls through the numbers from the JBC's first-ever poll, including a massive show of Granite State support for right-to-work legislation. Host Michael Graham thinks he knows why the union's in trouble, and he explains. Plus, what does the word "controversial" even mean when used by the media? Not what you think it means. Presented by the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy and NHJournal....
Jun 02, 2021•31 min
The DCD dropping the mask mandate -- and catching up with the science -- might sound like good news to you, but many people greeted it with disdain and even anger. Why are so many people unhappy over the good news? And Tim Phillips, president of Americans For Prosperity, jumps on the podcast to talk about his organization's push to protect the filibuster, Sen. Maggie Hassan's mailbox and what's going on in America's job market. Hosted by Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy...
May 15, 2021•29 min
He may be the head of the free-market Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, but that doesn't stop Drew Cline from calling for more free stuff! It's all part of his plan to deal with the terrible jobs numbers and declining rates of COVID vaccinations. Urging him on is Michael Graham at the New Hampshire Journal.
May 07, 2021•28 min
In this edition of the podcast, Drew Cline talks about the Josiah Bartlett Center's new report on school spending, student population size and the proposed Education Freedom Accounts. Their report found the EFA program in Senate Bill 130 would save taxpayers $6.65 million in its first two years. Other findings: Adjusted for inflation, total expenditures in New Hampshire public schools increased by 66 percent between the 1994-95 and 2017-18 school years, while public school enrollment fell by 9 p...
Mar 16, 2021•26 min
COVID money is coming to New Hampshire -- and America -- whether we need the (borrowed) $1.9 trillion or not. Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center does the math on how state budgets have done in the COVID era (surprisingly well) and the COVID spending policies that appear to be at odds with each other. Drew also praises New Hampshire's two U.S. Senators for bucking their party and voting to remove the $15 minimum wage from the bill. Michael Graham of New Hampshire Journal points out some par...
Mar 07, 2021•35 min
Drew and Michael are joined by GOP state Rep. Ross Berry to discuss the fracas/fiasco/farce on the floor of the New Hampshire House as session was held at the Sportsplex in Bedford. NHJournal statehouse reporter Chris Maidment offers his insights. And the Josiah Bartlett Center has a new report on the budget with some surprisingly good -- or at least, not bad -- news. Hosted by Michael Graham of NHJournal, and Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy....
Feb 26, 2021•31 min
Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center and Michael Graham of the New Hampshire Journal spend this week's podcast bemoaning the lack of seriousness among political leaders at the state and national level. They're joined by NHJournal's state house reporter Christopher Maidment to talk about Gov. Chris Sununu's budget and the prospects for the Right To Work legislation...until they're interrupted by Drew's dogs. Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua....
Feb 13, 2021•36 min
“Teachers unions have done more to advance school choice this year than anyone could have ever imagined,” says Corey DeAngelis, Director of School Choice at the Reason Foundation. He joins Drew and Michael to talk about NH's "most expansive in the nation" Education Freedom Account legislation, and to dispel myths from opponents about how they work and the families they help. Drew and Michael also talk about the national reaction to an NHJ story re: a Dem state rep's comments regarding nurses wit...
Feb 05, 2021•44 min
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 th...
Jan 29, 2021•35 min
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.
Jan 21, 2021•31 min
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 B...
Jan 07, 2021•36 min
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 presiden...
Dec 23, 2020•28 min
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 ...
Dec 16, 2020•31 min
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.
Dec 10, 2020•19 min
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.
Dec 03, 2020•27 min
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 Te...
Nov 25, 2020•42 min
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...
Nov 19, 2020•45 min
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.
Nov 12, 2020•37 min
