Best Granite State Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 70: Bringing Americans Home 35:49

19d ago35:49

35:49

For time immemorial, various groups have been taking hostages, political prisoners, and illegally detaining people with impunity. This tried-and-true method of gaining leverage over a rival state or group continues today, despite the fact that is runs contrary to established international law. As of this posting 42 Americans are being illegally det…

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Episode 69: How Terrorist Groups End 43:26

2M ago43:26

43:26

Over the course of the past 170 years, the world has experienced many different forms of terrorism designed to create fear, push for political aims, and recruit followers. Groups of varying political ideologies have used terrorism over the years, making this an issue that never really goes away, it simply morphs and changes. However, one thing rema…

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Episode 68: Bringing Friends Together - The History of US-Canada Military Relations 50:18

3M ago50:18

50:18

It has long been said that the United States has benefited from its geography, when it comes to national security. This is attributed to vast oceans to the east and west, along with friendly neighbors to the north and south. The same can be said for Canada, with Santa being a pretty friendly neighbor to the north, one would assume. Do to this share…

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Episode 67: Making the Case for NATO 36:47

4M ago36:47

36:47

With the NATO Summit, celebrating 75 years of this alliance, coming up in July, it is an important time to continue to make the case for the importance of NATO. While some question the usefulness of this alliance, the undeniable fact is that having a strong set of allies in the world sets the United States apart from its competitors. Russia and Chi…

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Episode 66: Pakistan's Role in the World 29:18

5M ago29:18

29:18

For the past 77 years, since the founding of Pakistan at the partition of British held India, the United States and Pakistan have worked together to try and bring stability to this region of the world. As the fifth largest country in the world, as measured by population, and sitting at a geopolitical strategic crossroads, Pakistan remains an import…

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Episode 65: What U.S. Support Means to Ukraine 34:28

6M ago34:28

34:28

On the heels of the latest aid package for Ukraine from the United States, the Global in the Granite State reached out to one of our exchange alumni, Member of Parliament Nataliya Pipa, from Ukraine to hear about what life is currently like in the country and what this latest round of support will mean for their ongoing fight against Russia. Provid…

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Episode 64: What Russia Wants out of the Middle East 31:09

7M ago31:09

31:09

While much attention is paid to the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia, it is important to note that Russia continues to try and exert influence across the world. This is particularly true across the Middle East, where Russia has tried to center itself as the reliable partner for autocratic leaders throughout the region. Russia has a long histor…

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Episode 63: The Crisis and Hope of Haiti 39:44

8M ago39:44

39:44

Haiti is a country that has suffered through a long, hard history. From disasters, both natural and man-made, the people of Haiti continue to strive to create a bright future for themselves. However, today that goal seems further away than ever and many people would be hard pressed to see the light at the end of the tunnel. How did a land that was …

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Episode 62: Who in the World are the Houthis 36:45

9M ago36:45

36:45

You may have heard the name before, when they burst onto the international scene in the wake of the Arab Spring, challenged the central government and eventually a Saudi led international response. However, with the civil war winding down in Yemen, the Houthis name recognition seemed on the decline. The war in Gaza has brought this group back to th…

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Episode 61: The Weaponization of Migration 37:59

10M ago37:59

37:59

Over the past couple of years the idea of weaponizing migration has come to the forefront, particularly as the current case of Russia enabling migrants to access the Russia Finnish border and Belarus using travel agents to bring migrants to their border with Poland in 2021. However, this "hybrid warfare tactic", as several targeted states have term…

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Episode 60: Government Disfunction Hampers Global Leadership 28:27

1y ago28:27

28:27

The United States of America's government faces a funding deadline of November 17th of this year to pass a full budget or a continuing resolution, or shut down non-essential operations. In what has seemingly become a yearly tradition, the two Parties cannot come together on a number of issues and have missed their self imposed deadline to fund the …

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Episode 59: The Ongoing Crisis in Derna, Libya 31:25

1y ago31:25

31:25

Last month the city of Derna, Libya was destroyed by an intense hurricane that hit the city and surrounding mountains. Two dams, built in the 1970s and not maintained since 2002, burst overnight, sending a 23-foot high wall of water rushing through the city. Over 25% of the city's infrastructure got destroyed and thousands of people were swept out …

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Episode 58: Coup Part Two - Gabon's Turn 35:06

1y ago35:06

35:06

Another month, another African coup led by the Presidential Guard, this time in Gabon. This month we talk with Jean Hakuzimana, a journalist and immigration advocate, who provides insights into why this coup occurred, the challenges that face Gabon, and what this means for the wider region. On August 30th, hours after the election results gave a la…

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Episode 57: Coup are You? Niger's Fate 37:19

1y ago37:19

37:19

In this episode, we delve into the recent coup in Niger, analyzing its implications and underscoring its significance on the global stage. On July 26th, the Presidential Guard took a daring step by placing President Mohamed Bazoum under house arrest, sealing the borders, imposing airspace restrictions, and boldly proclaiming the seizure of power. T…

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Episode 56: Moving A.I. Forward in a Responsible Way 30:57

1+ y ago30:57

30:57

In this month’s episode we explore the challenges surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the need for global cooperation to minimize potential negative outcomes. By speaking with Ben Porter of Prometheus Endeavor, a technology think-tank, the conversation provides a balanced viewpoint of the challenges and opportunities surrounding the develo…

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Episode 55: What Global Poverty Reduction is Missing 34:22

1+ y ago34:22

34:22

With over 719 million people across the world living below the international poverty line and the current data indicating the world will miss its target of eliminating poverty by 2030, we dive into the issues facing these efforts, what international organizations are missing, and why it is so important to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (S…

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Episode 54: Israel at 75 - A Look at the Challenges and Opportunities 34:02

1+ y ago34:02

34:02

Things have never been easy for the modern state of Israel over the past 75 years, including today where the government faces a wide variety of external and internal pressures. Over the past four years the government has struggled to build a lasting coalition, having five elections in that timeframe and watching countrywide protests erupt over thei…

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Episode 53: Creating a Just Energy Transition 31:10

1+ y ago31:10

31:10

Seemingly forever, the world has debated what to do about climate change. The arguments on both sides are well worn and movement towards incorporating more green technology into the energy system continues to gain momentum. However, as this transition begins, one issue to consider, which has not seen robust public discussion is the idea of bringing…

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$20M bond? You gotta be kidding me! 11:06

1+ y ago11:06

11:06

A conversation with former Mayor Ken Merrifield discussing this proposed $20 Million bond and the resulting breaking of the tax cap by $2.47.

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Episode 52: Fighting Hate is Your Job, Too 25:01

1+ y ago25:01

25:01

"Never again" has turned into "Again and Again", or "Never Happened". In the wake of the holocaust, the world committed to never forgetting the atrocities and never letting something like this happen again. 75 years later, the world continues to see new genocides begin and concerted efforts to deny that these atrocities ever even happened. As hate …

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Episode 51: Going Global, Changing Lives 30:14

1+ y ago30:14

30:14

Not only do global experiences open your eyes to the world around you, they also help you better understand who you are and they let you explore who you want to be. Whether it is through study abroad, the Peace Corps, agri- or volun-tourism, or any extended trip abroad, you gain so much from engaging with the world, changing your life and the lives…

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Episode 50: This Sticky Issue of Immigration 43:29

2y ago43:29

43:29

If you want to start a heated debate, pretty much anywhere in the Western world today, just bring up the topic of immigration. While there are plenty of policy issues that drive partisanship today, few are as sticky as the immigration issue. From the arguments of protecting the border and rule of law, to the need to protect immigrant rights and the…

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Episode 49: The Protests that Changed Chinese Policy 28:22

2y ago28:22

28:22

Over the past two years the Chinese Communist Party has worked to keep the COIVD pandemic at bay through a series of policies requiring strict quarantines, sometimes of millions of people at the same time, that reduced the opportunity for community spread. Over the past couple of weeks, the Chinese public has come out into the streets to demand the…

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Episode 48: Sports and Human Rights: Who is Responsible? 40:50

2y ago40:50

40:50

The Global in the Granite State brings you a extra special, bonus episode, through a collaboration with the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice. In this episode, Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett and Tim Horgan join forces for a dynamic conversation about the complex and often problematic ways in which the world of sports intersects and interacts…

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Episode 48: Finding Another Global Connection in New Hampshire 26:34

2y ago26:34

26:34

Throughout our work, the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire tries to identify unique and amazing connections to the world from right here in the granite state. From nonprofits doing work across the globe, to stories of international connections fostered by our global exchange programs, it never ceases to amaze the many ways that granite staters…

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Property taxes going up ......again? 15:03

2y ago15:03

15:03

A discussion of Franklin's budget and how it affects homeowners property taxes

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Drought Conditions 8:44

2y ago8:44

8:44

In this bonus episode of Granite State Gardening, Nate Bernitz discusses the drought, both of podcast episodes and rainfall. UNH Extension’s Home Horticulture Team is Hiring The Home Horticulture Program Manager leads gardening and landscaping education and outreach for New Hampshire residents. Working in tandem with Master Gardener volunteers, hom…

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Episode 47: What the What Between Azerbaijan and Armenia 26:03

2y ago26:03

26:03

As with many other wars and conflicts that grew out of the collapse of the Soviet Union, there is a much deeper history to what is going on between Azerbaijan and Armenia. You have to understand the historical context to understand why these two countries cannot get together and come to a lasting agreement over their border and what to do with Nago…

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Episode 46: The Future of Work is Collaborative 41:00

2y ago41:00

41:00

The nature of work has consistently changed and morphed, through technological innovation and societal upheavals. Currently, the world sees both factors pushing new ways for people to work, as well as what employees value in their work lives. We speak with Kevin Cassidy, Director and Representative to the Bretton Woods and Multilateral Organization…

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Conversation with Karen Testerman, Candidate for Governor 14:34

2y ago14:34

14:34

Conversation with Gubernatorial Candidate Karen Testerman

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Episode 45: Understanding the Fall of Sri Lanka 45:56

2+ y ago45:56

45:56

Over the past few month, Sri Lanka has undergone massive protests that have led to the dissolution of the Cabinet, the resignation of the Prime Minister, and the fleeing of the President. Protests were fueled by rising inflation, inaccessible basic goods, corruption, and a feeling that the government was more interested in serving itself than the p…

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Episode 44: Russia, Ukraine, & Lithuania, a View from Abroad 27:07

2+ y ago27:07

27:07

The war in Ukraine continues to rage, despite international efforts to end it. Russia has redefined their end goals, while Ukrainians continue to fight for their homes. NATO and its allies have continued to support the war effort, while punishing Russia through one of the largest sanctions regimes the world has seen. However, other countries contin…

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Episode 43: Turkey - Strategic Partner or Strategic Headache 37:08

2+ y ago37:08

37:08

Over the years, the United States has worked with many different international partners. Some of these partnerships have grown out of a shared sense of values and understanding of the world. Other partnerships have been merely for a narrow set of strategic goals, while ignoring the challenges these partners have posed. Turkey, particularly in the p…

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Episode 42: Direct from NH to Rwanda 28:16

2+ y ago28:16

28:16

You never know when your next global connection will happen. While host and executive director, Tim Horgan, took his daughter to a play group, he met the leader of a twice yearly service trip to Rwanda right here in New Hampshire. After talking about the program and how it is a true grassroots effort, Tim wanted to tell the story of how the people …

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Episode 41: Russia and China: A Relationship with No Limits 30:18

2+ y ago30:18

30:18

On February 4th Russia and China announced a renewed relationship that "has no limits". Three weeks later Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, violating the territorial sovereignty of an independent nation. In this month's episode we explore the relationship between these two countries and what the invasion signals for the future. Sarwar Kasmeri, …

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Episode 40: Women V. Authoritarians 24:45

2+ y ago24:45

24:45

In a recent article for Foreign Affairs, Erica Chenoweth and Zoe Marks argue that Authoritarians repress women's rights for more than just chauvinism, but because they actually "fear" the power women hold in creating lasting democratic change through pro-democracy movements. In this episode, we discuss why women help to make these movements so succ…

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Episode 39: Olympic Boycotts Explored 29:44

3y ago29:44

29:44

In this month's episode, we take a look at the ongoing diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Olympic Games held in Beijing. As a part of the wider geopolitical competition between the US and China, this effort to highlight human rights abuses in China has been met with mixed success. We talk with former Olympian and NH resident, Julia Ford, former US Olym…

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Planning and Planting Your Home Fruit Tree Orchard, From Apples and Peaches to Pawpaw 55:06

3y ago55:06

55:06

From stunning spring blooms to juicy and delicious fruit summer to fall, cultivating apples, pears, peaches, cherries and more is appealing to many New England gardeners and homesteaders. And while growing fruit trees isn’t necessarily easy, thoughtful planning can lead to healthier, more productive and lower maintenance trees for years to come. In…

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Episode 38: Why the Uyghurs Matter 28:41

3y ago28:41

28:41

The World Affairs Council of New Hampshire sat down with Vikram Mansharamani to gain his insights into why the Uyghurs matter. This discussion dives into the history of the Uyghur lands, why China views them as a problem, and the geopolitical standoff that is occurring around these people. With competing narratives around what is actually happening…

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Supporting Birds In Your Yard and Garden, plus Bareroot Trees and Common Hackberry 1:16:40

3y ago1:16:40

1:16:40

Supporting birds on your property goes well beyond putting up bird feeders, although they can be helpful and enjoyable. In this episode on supporting birds in your yard and garden, Matt Tarr, Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz talk about why birds need our help, how to assess your property and the needs of birds, and how to meet the needs of wild birds th…

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All things trees! (part 2) Pruning and Solving Tree Problems, Plus Frost Cracks, White Oak and Wood Chips 1:13:02

3y ago1:13:02

1:13:02

When you see something out of the ordinary with a tree, how do you know if it’s really a problem or just something to shrug off? In part 2 of this 2-part episode on trees, Greg Jordan, Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz talk about pruning a bit to start and then focus most of the episode on a wide array of scenarios and what to do about them (if anything!…

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Episode 37: Escape from Afghanistan 31:54

3y ago31:54

31:54

Over the past several years the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire has hosted a number of exchange participants from Afghanistan to talk with them about ways to improve their countries. From government officials to nonprofit leaders, these people have left a lasting impact on the people of New Hampshire. In this episode, WACNH executive directo…

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Landscape Trees (part 1): Selection, Planting, Transplanting and Care 1:07:43

3y ago1:07:43

1:07:43

Growing healthy trees starts with choosing the right plant for the right place, and good planting technique. And with adequate care early in the tree’s life, you’ll be well on your way to the shade, blooms, privacy screening, wildlife habitat, or whatever you’re trying to achieve with the new addition to your landscape. In part 1 of this 2 part epi…

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Conversation with Terese Grinnell - NH Freedom Fighter 34:21

3y ago34:21

34:21

Courage is Contagious. A discussion about vaccine mandates, the Executive Council vote, and Governor Sununu response. To get updates on where the group is meeting or what they are doing you can text 'nhstrike' to 74121. (Conversation was outdoors so there is a bit of wind noise).

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Episode 36: Drivers of the Perilous Northern Migration 29:10

3y ago29:10

29:10

It seems that everyday a story about the crisis at the border bubbles to the surface, either eliciting sympathy or stoking fears. However, what drives people to make the journey north for an opportunity to enter the United States, where there are so many perils along the way. Dehydration, starvation, exposure, rape, kidnapping, and even murder occu…

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Extending the season and overwintering garden veggies, winter sowing, lovage, and putting the garden to bed 50:41

3y ago50:41

50:41

No matter what scale you’re growing at, growing veggies later into the fall, and even through winter, may be easier than you think. There’s a spectrum of techniques, from using old sheets to installing a high tunnel and so much in between. Becky Sideman has spent years researching agricultural season extension and experimenting with season extensio…

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Fall Gardening for Rewards Next Year: Bulbs, Garlic and Lawns 1:16:18

3y ago1:16:18

1:16:18

Fall isn’t just for putting the garden to bed, it’s also for investing in next year’s rewards and successes. With thoughtful planting and care, fall-planted bulbs will provide magnificent blooms spring after spring. Likewise, garlic can provide easy rewards come up early summer if they get off to the right start in the fall. And if there’s ever a t…

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Conversation with City Council Candidate Karen Testerman 16:05

3y ago16:05

16:05

To listen click on link, if you don't have Spotify just scroll down to inverted triangle, click and listen. Councilor Testerman is running for re-election in Franklin Ward 2.

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Conversation with Franklin Mayoral Candidate Jo Brown 17:27

3y ago17:27

17:27

A discussion on Franklin issues. If you do not have Spotify you can scroll down below it until you see the inverted triangle. Click on that to listen to episode.

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Episode 35: Breaking Down the Ethiopian Civil War 34:58

3y ago34:58

34:58

There is a long and complex history that helps to explain the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia today. It is a diverse country with many different ethnic groups, all of whom have competing interests. Those in power call for unity, while those without it call for respect of cultures and diffuse power structures. An understanding of the country's history …

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