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Political Monitor Podcast

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Episodes

Of Trump, a U.S. Senate race, and fond farewells

Could you summarize the last two months in New Hampshire and U.S. politics? The Concord Monitor's Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ella Nilsen do their best at analyzing all the latest -- including Donald Trump's domination and a peppery U.S. Senate contest.

Jun 02, 201639 min

One day until New Hampshire votes, with Trump and Sanders out front

In a special bonus podcast episode, Monitor reporters Megan Doyle, Allie Morris and Ella Nilsen join Clay Wirestone to run down the primary race on the Republican and Democratic sides. Who will win? Who will lose? Take a listen, and don't forget to vote.

Feb 08, 201630 min

Checking out the New Hampshire primary with PolitiFact

The Monitor's Clay Wirestone and Jon Van Fleet are joined by fact-checkers extraordinaire Louis Jacobson and Jon Greenberg of PolitiFact. They give us their impressions of the latest twists and turns from an extraordinary campaign season.

Feb 04, 201632 min

Tracking Rubio and Cruz with the Monitor photo staff

The Concord Monitor's Clay Wirestone and Jon Van Fleet are joined by photo editor Geoff Forester to talk about capturing behind-the-scenes images and what makes the New Hampshire primary so special.

Jan 25, 201638 min

Ted Cruz and Chelsea Clinton play the odds in N.H.

The Monitor's Jon Van Fleet, Nick Reid and Clay Wirestone devour a week's worth of political news, including trips to the state from Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic surrogate Chelsea Clinton.

Jan 15, 201634 min

Trump takes on Hillary and (especially) Bill Clinton

Bombastic businessman Donald Trump has threatened to make the 2016 election about Bill Clinton's presidential scandals. Will it work? The Monitor's Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ray Duckler make their predictions in this week's podcast.

Jan 08, 201631 min

The Trumpiest year ever in New Hampshire politics

The Concord Monitor's Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ella Nilsen take stock of 2015 and look ahead to 2016 -- a year that promises a primary and general election to remember.

Dec 31, 201538 min

A Star Wars Christmas special, with bonus debate coverage

Ella Nilsen, Jon Van Fleet and Clay Wirestone of the Concord Monitor discuss their Star Wars viewing experiences, then turn to recent Democratic and GOP debates. They then pay tribute to the departing Lindsey Graham.

Dec 22, 201534 min

Donald Trump infuriates while Hillary Clinton ingratiates

Ella Nilsen, Jon Van Fleet and Clay Wirestone of the Concord Monitor chew over the week's biggest political story -- Donald Trump's call to bar Muslims from entering the U.S. Then, Jon and Clay discuss Hillary Clinton's recent visit with the Monitor editorial board.

Dec 11, 201544 min

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in the Granite State

Megan Doyle. Jon Van Fleet and Clay Wirestone of the Concord Monitor look up from their keyboards long enough to discuss the front-runners' recent appearances, along with a big endorsement for Chris Christie. Also, does Hillary Clinton have healing powers? Discuss.

Dec 07, 201533 min

A heaping helping of Trump, truth and medical marijuana

Ella Nilsen. Jon Van Fleet and Clay Wirestone of the Concord Monitor serve a bountiful feast of analysis and behind-the-scenes chat, taking on Donald Trump's tall tales and medical marijuana's growing pains in New Hampshire.

Nov 26, 201536 min

Assessing the fallout of the Paris terror attacks

Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ella Nilsen of the Concord Monitor consider the implications of the terror attack in Paris that killed more than 120 people. New Hampshire's governor and presidential primary candidates have already weighed in.

Nov 20, 201544 min

A rollicking Republican rumpus with a dash of Hillary

Concord Monitor scribes Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Megan Doyle feast on the latest primary news, with special attention paid to Rick Santorum, Carly Fiorina and the recent GOP debate. We don't forget Hillary Clinton, either.

Nov 13, 201534 min

Behind the scenes of the Bernie Sanders campaign

Concord Monitor editors and reporters Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ella Nilsen go behind the scenes of Bernie Sanders's campaign in New Hampshire and round up other primary news. Plus, Jon has some poetic words toward the end.

Nov 06, 201538 min

Hillary Clinton testifies, Joe Biden bows out and Ben Carson thrives

Concord Monitor writers and editors Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ella Nilsen chew over a week's worth of political stories, ranging from Hillary Clinton's testimony Wednesday to Donald Trump's next planned appearance in the Granite State. Also, an abundance of conversation about Ben Carson!

Oct 23, 201538 min

Ben Carson and Donald Trump and Jeb Bush, oh my!

The Concord Monitor's Clay Wirestone and Jonathan Van Fleet are joined by a trio of reporters who covered three presidential candidates' recent visits to the Granite State.

Oct 02, 201535 min

What's Maggie Hassan going to do next? How did Trump, Fiorina fare at debate?

Concord Monitor political staffers mix it up this week, as Clay Wirestone and Casey McDermott are joined first by Allie Morris and then by Jonathan Van Fleet. The two trios first discuss the long-awaited passage of the state's budget. They then take up the presidential primary, in the wake of this week's GOP debate.

Sep 18, 201543 min

Talking Biden, Clinton, Lessig and Chafee, while watching the field

Concord Monitor political teammates Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet chew over the latest news out of Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton camps. Then they talk up some lesser-known candidates and go through the entire GOP and Democratic fields. Want more? Try politics.concordmonitor.com.

Sep 11, 201542 min

Kasich surges, Hillary goes to school and 'Free the Nipple' outrages

Concord Monitor political writers and editors Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet analyze John Kasich's surge to the top three in the GOP primary field. They also dig into Hillary Clinton's college plan and round out the week with a bevy of short takes. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.

Aug 14, 201531 min

Photographing the primary, Christie's poll dismissal and Hillary's artful dodges

Concord Monitor political staffers Clay Wirestone and Casey McDermott talk Christie, Clinton and state politics this week. But they also spend serious time with Monitor staff photographer Elizabeth Frantz, who explains how she captures candidates' images. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.

Aug 04, 201542 min

Hassan claims compromise, Kasich barnstorms and Trump outshouts them all

Concord Monitor political writers and editors Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet try to avoid the Trump in the room this week, taking on N.H. Gov. Maggie Hassan and Ohio Gov. John Kasich. But they eventually talk Trump, as all must in time. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.

Jul 24, 201538 min
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