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The New England Take

A. J. Kiersteadnewenglandtake.com
News, Politics, and Policy in New England. Hosted by A. J. Kierstead. NewEnglandTake.com Follow the show on Facebook/X: @NewEnglandTake
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Episodes

Nathan Fink, New Hampshire Children's Trust

Nathan Fink, Director of Advancement at New Hampshire Children's Trust, discusses their important advocacy and support work for NH immediate and extended families, as well as the discussions held on his podcast New Hampshire Family NOW. Learn more about the New Hampshire Children's Trust at https://www.nhchildrenstrust.org and his podcast at https://www.nhchildrenstrust.org/nhfn Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook....

Jan 18, 202225 min

UNH and the COVID-19 Pandemic with Chief Paul Dean

University of New Hampshire Police Department Chief Paul Dean discusses how UNH worked to stay open through the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of their COVID-19 testing lab, and what the spring reopening will look like. UNH COVID-19 information can be found at https://www.unh.edu/coronavirus/ Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newen...

Jan 17, 202220 min

Brett Wickard, Bull Moose Music

Brett Wickard, Founder of Bull Moose Music and President of Fieldstack, discusses founding Bull Moose, what moving to an employee ownership model looks like, and the new importance of technology to retail. Check out Bull Moose Music at https://www.bullmoose.com and Fieldstack at https://fieldstack.com Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com...

Jan 11, 202225 min

Tyler Brannen, Life & Health Director at the New Hampshire Insurance Department

Tyler Brannen, Life & Health Director at the New Hampshire Insurance Department, discusses the federal No Surprises Act, how it builds off of existing New Hampshire legislation, and the impact it will have for consumers and providers. This is a sponsored segment presented by the NH Insurance Department, learn more about them at https://www.nh.gov/insurance/ Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake...

Jan 10, 202220 min

Bail Reform in New Hampshire and SB92

Buzz Scherr, Portsmouth Police Commission and Professor at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, and Ross Connolly, Deputy Director of AFP-NH, discuss the impact of bail reform in New Hampshire and speak out against SB92 which will to undo their reform work. Hearings for SB92 start on January 5, 2022. Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/ne...

Dec 31, 202145 min

Mike Loughlin

Musician Mike Loughlin discusses the world opening back up from COVID-19 for musicians, we dive into the dumpster fire that is state of the world, and he plays a couple songs in studio to wrap it up. Follow him on Facebook, you won't regret it and you can get his performance dates at https://www.facebook.com/mike.loughlin.9634 Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandta...

Dec 27, 202146 min

Matt Robison, Beyond Politics

Matt Robison, co-host of WKXL's Beyond Politics, joins the show to talk about the issue of the filibuster, congressional gridlock, and dishonesty in the main stream media in what they decide to cover. Check out Beyond Politics at https://www.nhtalkradio.com/?page_id=7439 Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake...

Dec 21, 202120 min

Brandon Arnold, National Taxpayers Union

Brandon Arnold, Executive Vice President of the National Taxpayers Union, joins the show to discuss their problems with the Build Back Better legislation and the issue of healthcare cost with their suggestions for working to fix it. More from them at https://www.ntu.org Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake...

Dec 20, 202120 min

The Takeaway: On Jussie Smollett...

In this opinion segment, A. J. discusses the conviction of Jussie Smollett and the main stream media enablers that promoted his hoax hate crime. Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake...

Dec 16, 20215 min

Nik Coates on the Bristol Broadband Now Initiative

Nik Coates, Bristol, NH Town Administrator, discusses the Bristol Broadband Now Initiative bringing high speed, fiber internet to his town, why it is important for rural communities to have high speed internet, and how he hopes area towns will follow their example. Check out more on the project at https://www.bristolnhbusiness.com/bristol-nh-high-speed-internet-service/ Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newen...

Dec 14, 202120 min

Steve Cochran, Associate Vice President, State Affairs, EDF Action

Steve Cochran, Associate Vice President for State Affairs at EDF Action, discusses his organization and how Biden's Build Back Better act could assist the United States with fighting climate change. Learn more about the Environmental Defense Action Fund at https://www.edfaction.org Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake...

Dec 13, 202120 min

Melanie Plenda, Granite State News Collaborative

Melanie Plenda, Director of the Granite State News Collaborative, discusses their work, the media landscape, and the importance of investigative journalism. Check out more from them at https://www.collaborativenh.org Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake...

Dec 04, 202145 min

Dan Feltes

Dan Feltes joins the show to reflect on his time as a lawyer and politician in New Hampshire, the political landscape here, and tips for anyone that wants to get into politics. Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake...

Dec 01, 202125 min

Lynn Anne Palmer, Director of Riverbend’s Counseling Associates

Lynn Anne Palmer, Director of Riverbend’s Counseling Associates at Riverbend Community Mental Health, discusses dealing with stress around the holidays and tips for easing/preventing tension at family visits. Learn more about Riverbend at https://riverbendcmhc.org Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake...

Nov 30, 202120 min

Jessica Martin, Intown Concord

Executive Director Jessica Martin of Intown Concord discusses their work building community in Concord, why she loves Concord, and promotes Midnight Merriment taking place on 12/3. Learn more about them and check out the events calendar at https://intownconcord.org Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake...

Nov 17, 202125 min

Alli Fam, NHPR

Health & Equity Reporter Alli Fam of New Hampshire Public Radio discusses her reporting on the inconsistent tracking of COVID-19 vaccinations in the state, the confusion of adding boosters and children to the stats, and the role of health and equity reporting. Read her article here: https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2021-11-04/cdc-covid-booster-nh-data Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https:/...

Nov 15, 202120 min

Wayne Lesperance, Provost and Professor of Political Science at New England College

Wayne Lesperance, Provost and Professor of Political Science at New England College, and A. J. discuss the balance between politics and policy, ways out of the current partisan situation, and the value of a political science degree. Follow Wayne on Twitter at https://twitter.com/necprof and learn more about New England College at https://nec.edu Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitt...

Nov 09, 202125 min

Deputy Commissioner D. J. Bettencourt, NH Insurance Department

New Hampshire Insurance Department Deputy Commissioner D. J. Bettencourt discusses the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment kicking off, be sure to sign up between now and January 15, 2022. Also check out the NH Navigator Program for assistance at https://acanavigator.com/nh/home . This is a sponsored segment presented by the NH Insurance Department, learn more about them at https://www.nh.gov/insurance/...

Nov 08, 202120 min

Jess Place, Moving to NH and the Film Industry

A. J. speaks with Jess Place on finding community in New Hampshire, his background in film production, and we dive into the shooting that happened on the set of "Rust" Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake...

Nov 01, 202140 min

NH Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington

New Hampshire District 2 Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington joins the show to discuss the role of the executive council, the recent situation around COVID19 funding, and more. Read her bio at https://www.nh.gov/council/districts/d2/biography.htm Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake...

Oct 26, 202125 min

Aaron Kindle, National Wildlife Federation's Director of Sporting Advocacy

Aaron Kindle, National Wildlife Federation's Director of Sporting Advocacy, discusses their recent report "A Hunter’s & Angler’s Guide to Climate Change" and the impact climate change is having on New Hampshire wildlife and forests. Read the report at https://www.nwf.org/-/media/Documents/PDFs/Press-Releases/2021/10-05-21_NWF_Outdoors%20_Climate_Report and check out his podcast "Vanishing Seasons" at https://www.nwf.org/Outdoors/vanishing-seasons Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and ...

Oct 25, 202120 min

Bob Bixby and the Trillion Dollar Coin

Executive Director Bob Bixby of The Concord Coalition breaks down what the federal deficit is, what is means for people in New Hampshire, and the concept of a trillion dollar coin. Learn more about The Concord Coalition at https://www.concordcoalition.org and their show Facing the Future at https://www.nhtalkradio.com/?page_id=11321 Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/neweng...

Oct 20, 202120 min

The Takeaway: Decorum in Politics

A. J. and Jeff Feingold, Editor of New Hampshire Business Review, discuss the total breakdown of decorum in the world of politics at both the federal and state level. Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake...

Oct 13, 20216 min

Debt Limits and Budget Madness with Bob Bixby of The Concord Coalition

Executive Director Bob Bixby of The Concord Coalition breaks down the current budget situation in Congress, including a breakdown of what the debt limit means and the disastrous political process it has become. Learn more about The Concord Coalition at https://www.concordcoalition.org and their show Facing the Future at https://www.nhtalkradio.com/?page_id=11321 Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtak...

Oct 12, 202120 min

Commissioner Chris Nicolopoulos, NH Insurance Department

New Hampshire Insurance Department Commissioner Chris Nicolopoulos discusses the importance of life insurance and the amazing tool that is the Life Insurance Policy Locator Service. This is a sponsored segment presented by the NH Insurance Department, learn more about them at https://www.nh.gov/insurance/ Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram...

Oct 11, 202120 min

Rich Lavers, NH Employment Security

Deputy Commissioner Rich Lavers of New Hampshire Employment Security joins the show to talk about the employment landscape in the state, the widespread worker shortage, and ways his department assists employers and those looking for work. Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake...

Oct 04, 202140 min

Megan Tuttle, NH NEA

Megan Tuttle, New Hampshire chapter President of the National Education Association, discusses the reasons for teacher shortages and the impact of COVID19 on the teaching community. More from them at https://neanh.org Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake...

Sep 28, 202120 min

Emma Tobin, International Insitute of New England

Emma Tobin, Chief Program Officer of the International Insitute of New England, joins the show to talk about their work resettling immigrants from Afghanistan due to the recent US withdrawn from the country. Support them at https://iine.org Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake...

Sep 27, 202120 min

The Takeaway: Into the Storm

A. J. suggests everyone check out the HBO documentary "Q: Into the Storm," which is on the rise of QAnon and 8chan, as well as the impact of the MSM and social media on this cult-like movement. Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake...

Sep 25, 20215 min

John Hoyt, Concord Housing and Redevelopment

Executive Director John Hoyt of Concord Housing and Redevelopment discusses their work in housing assistance in Concord, the impact of COVID19, and their work diversifying to be a more stable organization. Learn more about them at https://www.concordha.com Get the back episodes, watch the videos, and more at http://thenewenglandtake.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake...

Sep 20, 202140 min
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