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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

The Wages of Crying Life

Harvard Law Professor Leah Plunkett and Rath, Young and Pignatelli's Michael Lewis discuss their law review article, "The Wages of Crying Life: What States Must Do to Protect Children After the Fall of Roe" and the protection of children at the state level. Read the article at https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4211790 Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandt...

Sep 19, 202220 min

Formula 1 and American Constitution Society

Jeanne Hruska, American Constitution Society, and Professor Buzz Scherr, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, discuss their new Formula 1 podcast F1 Mode Push and the work of the American Constitution Society. Get their podcast at https://f1modepushpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ and more about ACS at https://www.acslaw.org/ Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagr...

Sep 09, 202244 min

Greg Moore, AFP-NH

State Director Greg Moore of Americans For Prosperity - New Hampshire discusses their 2022 Legislative Scorecard and the policies they are focused on heading into the fall. Check out their scorecard at https://nhscorecard.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Follow WKXL at https://facebook.com/nhtalkradio and https://twitter....

Sep 05, 202220 min

On Ideology and Identity

Host A. J. Kierstead discusses the messy situation of political and ethical ideologies, finding identity, and how we need to work to find common ground. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Follow WKXL at https://facebook.com/nhtalkradio and https://twitter.com/wkxlnh...

Sep 02, 202220 min

Nathaniel M. Robbins, MD on race in Neurology

Nathaniel M. Robbins, MD of Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center discusses his new article in the science journal Neurology, titled "Black Patients Matter in Neurology: Race, Racism, and Race-Based Neurodisparities." Read the article at https://n.neurology.org/content/99/3/106 Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Follow WKXL at http...

Aug 30, 202223 min

Rev. Heidi Carrington Heath

Rev. Heidi Carrington Heath, Executive Director of New Hampshire Council of Churches, discusses the council and her response to the Free State Movement's list of "woke" churches. Read New Hampshire Public Radio's article written by Paul Cuno-Booth on the subject at https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2022-08-23/n-h-churches-condemn-wokeness-list-saying-it-could-spur-harassment Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtak...

Aug 26, 202221 min

Clean Energy Funding and the Inflation Reduction Act 2022

State Affairs Associate Vice President Steve Cochran at EDF Action joins the show to discuss funding in the Inflation Reduction Act 2022 for clean energy, the state of renewable energy, and the possible impact it will have for New Hampshire. More from EDF Action at https://www.edfaction.org Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Fol...

Aug 23, 202221 min

Professor Buzz Scherr

Professor Buzz Scherr of UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law and the Portsmouth Police Commission joins the show to discuss Volodymyr Zhukovskyy trial verdict, the latest in the search at Mar-a-Lago, and some politics. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BuzzScherr Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Follow WKXL at https:/...

Aug 16, 202243 min

The Importance of Cybersecurity

Deputy Commissioner DJ Bettencourt of the New Hampshire Insurance Department discusses the ever changing world of cybersecurity and the insurance options available to protect businesses and consumers. This is a sponsored segment presented by the New Hampshire Insurance Department. Read the article here https://www.nhbr.com/as-cybersecurity-insurance-premiums-rise-what-can-businesses-do-to-cope/ Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://f...

Aug 10, 202224 min

Dr. Kenneth Thorpe

Dr. Kenneth Thorpe, PhD from Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University discusses legislation and price structure around treatment of diabetes. Learn more about the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease at https://www.fightchronicdisease.org Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Follow WKXL at https://facebook.com/nhtalkrad...

Aug 08, 202220 min

Professor Kimberly Perrotta, Manchester Community College

Professor Kimberly Perrotta, Manchester Community College, discusses their new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program and how they hope it will address the shortage of healthcare workers in the state. Learn about their programs at https://www.mccnh.edu/academics/programs/nursing Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Follow WKXL a...

Aug 03, 202210 min

Sarah Scott, Americans For Prosperity New Hampshire

Sarah Scott from Americans For Prosperity New Hampshire gives a back to school update on New Hampshire's Education Freedom Accounts, ways families can use them, how other states are rolling out similar programs, and how they are responding to push back. More from AFP-NH at https://americansforprosperity.org/state/new-hampshire/ Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , ht...

Aug 02, 202220 min

The Terminal List

A. J. suggests checking out Amazon Prime's The Terminal List, available to watch now! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Follow WKXL at https://facebook.com/nhtalkradio and https://twitter.com/wkxlnh...

Aug 01, 20224 min

A Trip to Boston to see Dinosaurs

A. J. and Isaac talk about our recent trip to Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace to check out Dino Safari Boston, grab lunch, and check out some cool shops in the area. Dino Safari Boston is in this spot through early September, learn more at https://dinosafariboston.com Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Follow WKXL at https://f...

Jul 30, 202210 min

Brian Coombes, Rocking Horse Studio

Brian Coombes of Rocking Horse Studio talks about the artists he works with, why artists should work with a studio, and the upcoming Rocking Horse Studio Band album coming out in September. More from him at https://rockinghorsestudio.com Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Follow WKXL at https://facebook.com/nhtalkradio and https...

Jul 27, 202239 min

Dr. Kristen Nevious, Marlin Fitzwater Center

Dr. Kristen Nevious, Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University, discusses the impact of technology on media coverage, the importance of media literacy, and reasons students should study communications. Learn more about the Fitzwater Center at https://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/colleges-centers/fitzwater-center/index.html Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://tw...

Jul 15, 202243 min

Jason Osborne has a love/hate relationship with Twitter

New Hampshire House Majority Leader Jason Osborne discusses his Twitter account being suspended and reinstated, as well as the state of gun and abortion legislation. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Follow WKXL at https://facebook.com/nhtalkradio and https://twitter.com/wkxlnh...

Jul 12, 202219 min

Damien Fisher, NH Journal

Reporter Damien Fisher of NH Journal discusses his reporting on the Manchester School Board keeping a student's gender transition a secret from their parents and the launch of state's housing initiative InvestNH. Articles discussed - https://nhjournal.com/msd-no-comment-on-keeping-students-trans-activity-secret-from-parents/ - https://nhjournal.com/sununu-launches-100m-investnh-initiative-to-fight-housing-shortage/ Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow ...

Jul 11, 202219 min

New Hampshire Children’s System of Care

Michele Watson, Volunteer Engagement Program Supervisor at NAMI New Hampshire, discusses the new resources available on New Hampshire Children’s System of Care's website https://NHCSOC.org , dedicated to providing children, youth, and their families an easy to use mental and behavioral health resource and support directory. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https:...

Jul 05, 202220 min

Chris Maidment

Chris Maidment, former reporter at NH Journal and currently grassroots organizer at Americans for Prosperity NH, discusses the Newfields Police Prosecutor dropping charges against him after 18 months stemming from his covering of protests outside Gov. Chris Sununu’s house. Read the article on the case update on NH Journal at https://nhjournal.com/newfields-prosecutor-finally-drops-case-against-nhjournal-reporter/ Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow th...

Jun 30, 202221 min

Maybe check out Obi-Wan Kenobi

A. J. and his son Isaac give a review of the Disney Plus show "Obi-Wan Kenobi" after checking out the finale (spoilers, it's a mixed bag...). Subscribe to the podcast on Apple , Google , Spotify , and Pocket Casts . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Follow WKXL at https://facebook.com/nhtalkradio and https://twitter.com/wkxlnh...

Jun 28, 20225 min

Michael Lewis, Rath Young and Pignatelli

Michael S. Lewis, Senior Litigation Partner at Rath Young and Pignatelli, discusses the failures the state of New Hampshire has had in the realm of child protection, especially around the John H. Sununu Youth Services Center abuse cases, and the work his firm has done for the victims. Learn more about Rath Law's work on this at https://www.rathlaw.com/rath-young-and-pignatelli-recognized-for-protecting-legal-rights-of-children/ Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twi...

Jun 27, 202220 min

New Hampshire Music Festival

Executive Director Lucinda Williams of the NH Music Festival, which is coming up on its 70th year, discusses the importance of classical music in 2022, working with composers and musicians, and what to expect this year on stage. Get your tickets at https://nhmf.org Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Follow WKXL at https://facebook.com/nhtalkradio and https://twitter.com/wkxlnh...

Jun 24, 202220 min

Musician Colin Hart

Musician Colin Hart, aka The hArt of Sound, discusses the intentional community he lives in and promotes his upcoming EP "The Mannequins in my Closet" out June 21st. Get his music at https://www.thehartofsound.com and on Spotify . Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Follow WKXL at https://facebook.com/nhtalkradio and https://twitter.com/wkxlnh...

Jun 17, 202237 min

Beth Slepian, Granite VNA

President and CEO Beth Slepian of Granite VNA discusses the field of home healthcare, how COVID-19 has effected the work and workforce, and the future of the industry. Learn more about Granite VNA at https://www.granitevna.org Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Follow WKXL at https://facebook.com/nhtalkradio and https://twitter.com/wkxlnh...

Jun 14, 202240 min

Ending of the COVID-19 PHE and Medicaid Coverage

Host A. J. Kierstead moderates a panel to discuss the ending of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and how 10,000 New Hampshire residents will need to look for health insurance coverage. This is a sponsored segment presented by the NH Insurance Department, learn more about them at https://www.nh.gov/insurance/ Panelists include Henry Lipman, NH Medicaid Director Peter Ames, The Foundation for Healthy Communities Jeremy Smith, First Choice Services (FCS) Donna Toomey, Health Market Connec...

Jun 06, 202239 min

Anthony Payton

Writer and podcaster Anthony Payton is a writer at the Granite State News Collaborative highlighting the diversity of our communities with stories of people the average Granite Stater might not get to see or meet. Check out his work at https://www.collaborativenh.org/common-ground-initiative Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Follow WKXL at https://facebook.com/nhtalkradio and https://twitter.com/wkxl...

May 31, 202244 min

Bail Reform and HB 1476

To discuss the issues with the latest attempt to undo bail reform with New Hampshire HB 1476, A. J. speaks with Ross Connolly of AFP-NH and Professor Buzz Scherr of UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law and the Portsmouth Police Commission. Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Follow WKXL at https://facebook.com/nhtalkradio and https://twitter.com/wkxlnh...

May 25, 202220 min

Reporter Paul Cuno-Booth on pretextual traffic stops

Reporter Paul Cuno-Booth , Granite State News Collaborative , discusses his reporting around pretextual traffic stops, the racial disparities around it, and the need for data to understand the situation. Articles Discussed - https://www.concordmonitor.com/-Why-did-I-get-stopped----State-police-use-minor-traffic-violations-to-search-for-drugs-46356674 - https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2022-05-17/pretextual-traffic-police-stops-racial-disparities-black-latino-drivers-nh Follow the show on https://fac...

May 24, 202220 min

Dirt Road Revival

Maine State Senator Chloe Maxmin and campaign manager Canyon Woodward discuss their new book Dirt Road Revival, flipping a red district, and the importance of democrats tackling rural America. More on the book at https://dirtroadrevival.com Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake , https://twitter.com/newenglandtake , https://instagram.com/newenglandtake Follow WKXL at https://facebook.com/nhtalkradio and https://twitter.com/wkxlnh...

May 23, 202220 min
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