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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

Corruption, Girlfriends, Dunks, and a Porsche: The story of Mark Brave (not George Santos)

Reporter Damien Fisher joins A. J. Kierstead and Dexter Tarbox to tell the unhinged story of corruption that is alleged against former New Hampshire Sheriff Mark Brave. Mark Brave stories on NHJournal.com: https://nhjournal.com/?s=mark+brave Mark Brave stories on InDepthNH: https://indepthnh.org/?s=mark+brave We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcaste...

Dec 14, 202321 min

MSNBC's Lady Ballers review that DIDN'T HAPPEN

For some reason Katelyn Burns wrote a review of @DailyWirePlus 's Lady Ballers, when didn't even watch the movie... She told A. J. to "cry harder" so he calls her out. Note: leave this individual alone. It's bad enough being shamed by A. J. On MSNBC: "This awful anti-trans propaganda film is an absurd fantasy of male domination" by Katelyn Burns, https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/lady-ballers-movie-daily-wire-trans-athletes-rcna128628 We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates...

Dec 12, 20239 min

Fix the Opioid Epidemic by removing the stigma?

Lauren Chambers of Dartmouth Health dives into them being selected as a pilot site for a nationwide Anti-Stigma Initiative to combat the opioid epidemic. Learn more about the Addiction Policy Forum’s Anti-Stigma Initiative: https://www.addictionpolicy.org/anti-stigmainitiative We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theneweng...

Dec 08, 202313 min

Bring down the cost of healthcare! Less Regulation, Direct-Pay, and Direct Primary Care

Americans for Prosperity - New Hampshire hosted Pints & Policy, "Healthcare: Why is it so Expensive?" on November 28th at Great North Aleworks. Before the event A. J. Kierstead sat down with the panelists, including: - AFP New Hampshire State Director Greg Moore - NH Rep. Erica Layon, Vice Chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee - Jared Rhodes, MPH, MS, Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice Download "Enhancing Healthcare Options in New Hampshire: The Dire...

Nov 29, 202323 min

Biden and the DNC failed, New Hampshire Primary Goes First!

New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan has set January 23, 2024 as the date for the New Hampshire Primary, spitting in the face of the DNC and President Joe Biden! Read the New Hampshire Bulletin article: https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2023/11/16/new-hampshire-sets-jan-23-presidential-primary-date-the-first-in-the-nation/ We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast li...

Nov 17, 20234 min

Dean Phillips: Not an orange middle finger, more a strident thumbs down.

Rep. Dean Phillips (D - Minnesota) held a forum at New England College and host A. J. Kierstead left with many opinions, ranging from 2008 nostalgia to politicians thinking for themselves. We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtake https://thenewenglandtake.com

Nov 09, 20238 min

VOTE TODAY IN CONCORD, NH! Municipal elections matter.

It is election day! Tony Schinella of the Concord Patch and A. J. Kierstead give tips on polling location changes and the many things you can vote on. Watch the debates on @YourconcordtvOrg 's YouTube channel: ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLunRBRz0-n88jPUIX6-xqxkC1CPoqwvs-&si=co_Sg_Y5wqhqb5J6⁠ Check out our local patch at ⁠https://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh⁠ We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast v...

Nov 07, 20237 min

What issues matter to the Concord candidates?

Concord NH Patch Editor Tony Schinella dives into the candidates in the upcoming municipal elections for mayor, city council, and board of education. He hosted 12 candidate forms over the last few weeks and there is a lot to dive into! Watch the debates on ConcordTV's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLunRBRz0-n88jPUIX6-xqxkC1CPoqwvs-&si=co_Sg_Y5wqhqb5J6 Check out our local patch at https://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh We have a Substack email list to get weekly updat...

Nov 01, 202346 min

There are solutions to housing shortages and pricing!

Americans for Prosperity - New Hampshire hosted Pints & Policy: Housing at Murphy's Taproom in Manchester. AFP State Director Greg Moore, Senior Fellow Adam Millsap of Stand Together, NH Rep. Joe Alexander, and President Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy joined A. J. Kierstead to discuss the state of housing and ways to fix the many issues Granite Staters face regarding it. Also featured are comments from Matt Mayberry, President of the New Hampshire Homebuilders Ass...

Oct 25, 202317 min

You’re not going to fix the Middle East

A. J. Kierstead gives his pessimistic opinion on the Israeli/Palestinian situation and why we should avoid involvement. Full article available at https://thenewenglandtake.com We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtake https://thenewenglandtake.com

Oct 24, 20233 min

GLOBALISM DOESN'T WORK: Values and Monopolies

A. J. breaks down a Semafor newsletter and how it shows globalism doesn't work due to values not being ubiquitous worldwide and the impact of economic monopolies. Read the Semafor newsletter referenced: https://www.semafor.com/newsletter/10/16/2023/semafor-flagship-bonds-culture-and-food Sub to the Semafor newsletters: https://www.semafor.com/newsletters We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show ear...

Oct 17, 20239 min

What are the causes of the New Hampshire teacher retention problem?

Reporter Ethan DeWitt of the New Hampshire Bulletin discusses his reporting on teacher retention, including a survey of why many are leaving the profession. Read the New Hampshire Bulletin article: https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2023/10/06/new-hampshire-teachers-report-quitting-over-school-climate-low-pay/ We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcaster...

Oct 09, 202317 min

Independent politics and the ONLY way campaigns can succeed in 2024

Political skeptic, marketer, and digital activism trainer Jon DiPietro joins A. J. Kierstead to talk politics and how activists can takeover the online space. Liberty Digital: https://www.libertydigital.net Digital Activism course: https://www.digitalactivism.us We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtake...

Oct 05, 202352 min

Ret. Border Chief Chris Clem and AFP Foundation: Solutions to Immigration Crisis

Retired Border Chief Chris Clem and AFP Foundation Immigration Policy Fellow Jordan Fischetti break down the issues of the current immigration and border crisis, as well as solutions to get us on the right track. Filmed at AFP Foundation New Hampshire's Pints & Policy: Immigration event at Backyard Brewing in Manchester, NH. Check out the AFP Foundation's Immigration resources: https://americansforprosperityfoundation.org/issues/immigration/ This segment is sponsored by Americans for Prosper...

Sep 29, 202318 min

What matters in THIS small town? Concord, New Hampshire debates!

Senior Field Editor Tony Schinella of the Concord Patch gives a preview of the upcoming municipal election debates, he breaks down impact of longtime Mayor Jim Bouley stepping down and finances being a major sticking point. Check out the Concord Patch at https://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.co...

Sep 28, 202322 min

Charges against Trump, Inquiry into Biden. Everyone is guilty and we have to pay the price.

A. J. Kierstead and Dexter Tarbox dive into the political and cultural problems of the Trump indictments and Biden impeachment inquiry. Everyone looks terrible and the gloves are off on political abuse of our systems. We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtake https://thenewenglandtake.com

Sep 28, 202314 min

FREE Personal Finance class now available from Khan Academy, with Capital One

Khan Academy's Sal Khan and Capital One's Kerone Vatel discuss Khan Academy's free course on personal finance and why it is important for people of all ages to get educated on. Check out the course at http://www.capitalone.com/khan We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtake https://thenewenglandtake.com...

Sep 19, 20239 min

How do recent environmental and gun rights cases connect to COVID-19?

Keith Noe, Partner at Lando & Anastasi, joins A. J. Kierstead to talk about the environmental case Held v. Montana, the unconstitutional gun restrictions of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, and how they connect to COVID-19 restrictions. Learn more about Lando & Anastasi at https://lalaw.com "Judge rules in favor of Montana youths in landmark climate decision" on the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/08/14/youths-win-montana-climate-trial/?utm...

Sep 14, 202321 min

Journalism isn't dead, 3 YouTube Journalists To Check Out

Journalism isn't dead and YouTube is an incubator for journalism better than anything you get with the legacy media. https://www.youtube.com/@Shoe0nHead https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeezilla @GamersNexus on @LinusTechTips : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGW3TPytTjc @KDH on @andertons : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeHzkAxcCWU The strange attempt at a takedown of @Coffeezilla by @TechLead : https://youtu.be/iaaMCRHGTBE?si=8HALvBvMi7uKD1t8 We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to...

Sep 12, 202313 min

Raymond Buckley: New Hampshire's Thin-Skinned Democrat Chairman

Contributor Dexter Tarbox calls out New Hampshire's Democratic Party Chairman Raymond Buckley for his trigger happy block button and desire to block any attempts at bipartisan solutions, at the expense of fixing our political ecosystem. We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtake https://thenewenglandtake.com...

Sep 07, 20233 min

3 Reasons Why the GOP Race Matters (Even Though Trump Will Win)

A. J. Kierstead breaks down three major reasons why the GOP presidential race matters, even though former president Trump will win. This piece was also published in the Concord Monitor Opinion section: http://articles.concordmonitor.com/My-Turn-3-Reasons-the-GOP-Race-Matters-(Even-Though-Trump-Will-Win)-52105582 We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podca...

Aug 31, 20232 min

Jeff Feingold on retirement, journalism and the business community in New Hampshire

"Dr." Jeff Feingold is retiring after being with the NH Business Review since 1983 and he dives into his career, the state of journalism, and the changes the business community has experienced in New Hampshire. Congratulations and best of luck to him! Read Jeff's "Letter from the Editor" on NHBR.com: https://www.nhbr.com/letter-from-the-editor-2/ We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find...

Aug 29, 202317 min

AFP New Hampshire's GOP Debate Event at Murphy's Taproom in Manchester

AFP New Hampshire hosted a GOP Debate Night event at Murphy's Taproom in Manchester, NH with a packed house. Regional State Director Ross Connolly and NH State Director Greg Moore talk about why the debate is important. This segment is sponsored by @americansforprosperity : https://americansforprosperity.org We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcaster...

Aug 24, 20234 min

How do we let the elderly stay home and help family caregivers?

State Director Christina FitzPatrick of AARP NH on how we can help people stay at home and assist caregivers with their difficult work. Check out AARP's caregiver resources at https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/ and New Hampshire specific resources at https://states.aarp.org/new-hampshire/caregiver-resources If you are looking for resources for caregivers of children, please check out the New Hampshire Children's Trust at https://www.nhchildrenstrust.org We have a Substack email list to get weekly ...

Aug 17, 202313 min

THIS is why New Hampshire should Defend the Guard, featuring NH Rep. Tom Mannion

NH Rep. Tom Mannion breaks down the Defend the Guard movement and "NH HB-229: Requiring an official declaration of war for the activation of the New Hampshire National Guard." Support the Defend the Guard movement and find your local supporters at https://defendtheguard.us Follow New Hampshire Defend the Guard: https://twitter.com/DefendGuardNH We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find t...

Aug 10, 202318 min

The 6 reasons why conservatives might be wrong on state business tax in New Hampshire

Research Director Phil Sletten of the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute breaks down their recent report on state business tax rate reductions and responds to right wing concerns. Read the report at https://nhfpi.org/resource/state-business-tax-rate-reductions-led-to-between-496-million-and-729-million-less-for-public-services/ Read NH Journal's article on the report: https://nhjournal.com/critics-pan-new-report-claiming-tax-cuts-cost-nh-as-revenues-rises/ The Josiah Bartlett Center for Publi...

Aug 08, 202327 min

Should you be happy the Hollywood strikes are happening? AI, SAG-AFTRA, and Writers Guild of America

Dexter Tarbox gives the case that Hollywood can stay shut down forever, but A. J. Kierstead thinks there are some legit reasons for the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtake https://thenewenglandtake.com

Aug 03, 202314 min

Who will replace Sununu? Chaos in the New Hampshire Governor race! Ayotte, Morse, Craig, Rosenwald.

Dexter and A. J. breakdown Governor Chris Sununu deciding not to run for a record fifth term and the chaos of who stands a chance to replace him. We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtake https://thenewenglandtake.com

Aug 01, 202322 min

The beautiful cringe of old Twitter posts featuring US Rep. Annie Kuster and Sec. Pete Buttigieg

A. J. Kierstead came across a hilariously cringe post from Congresswoman Annie Kuster endorsing, then presidential hopeful, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. Contributor Dexter Tarbox joins in the laughter over Mayor Pete's failures in his job. We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtake

Jul 27, 20236 min

Get out there and touch grass in New England! Camping in Maine and some photography

The family took a trip to South Arm Campground and it was great. Check out photos from the trip at https://www.thenewenglandtake.com/blog/krapzkhnwdvr0fa5xrk6mfl0gdvudx We have a Substack email list to get weekly updates to your inbox: https://substack.com/@newenglandtake Get the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewenglandtakehttps://thenewenglandtake.com

Jul 26, 202359 sec
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