Best New Hampshire Democratic Party Podcasts (2024)

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NH News Recap for August 9, 2024: New law will ban PFAS products in NH; NH border data shows no apprehensions this spring 13:13

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A new law will ban products for sale in New Hampshire that intentionally include PFAS chemicals, starting in 2027. The man-made chemicals have been linked to adverse health effects, including certain kinds of cancer. And new data requested by the ACLU of New Hampshire shows almost no illegal migrant crossings at the New Hampshire-Canada border in r…

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NH News Recap for Aug. 2, 2024: How support for Trump is playing a role in the Republican primary race for governor 13:13

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New Hampshire voters will elect a new governor this fall, and the campaigns are heating up as we near the state primary in September. Chuck Morse and Kelly Ayotte are seeking the Republican Party nomination. They both have endorsed — and have said they'd welcome being endorsed — by Donald Trump. But their support of the former president hasn't alwa…

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NH News Recap for July 26, 2024: The state's Democratic delegates endorse Harris for president 12:19

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How are voters and Democratic leaders responding to Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris? And civil rights groups are responding to bills recently signed by Gov. Chris Sununu that restrict the rights of transgender youth in New Hampshire. We talk about these stories and more on this edit…

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NH News Recap for July 19, 2024: Takeaways from the Republican National Convention 9:40

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The National GOP unveiled its platform this week at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, and former President Donald Trump officially accepted the GOP nomination Thursday night. How is the convention resonating with New Hampshire voters? Guests: Josh Rogers, NHPR James Pindell, Boston Globe Top stories from this week: The RNC is over. H…

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NH News Recap for July 12, 2024: How Northern New Hampshire towns are recovering after this week’s historic flooding 12:57

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Multiple roads in northern New Hampshire were washed out by torrential downpours on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. We hear more from residents about the impact of the storm. And how are local Democrats responding to concerns following President Joe Biden’s first debate performance? We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the …

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NH News Recap for June 28, 2024: State political parties leverage issue of abortion access with voters 18:26

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This week marked two years since the Supreme Court removed federal protections for abortion. How is the issue of abortion access shaping messaging from Republicans and Democrats in New Hampshire ahead of the upcoming election? After years of debate and disagreement, a new bail reform bill is heading to Gov. Chris Sununu’s desk. And NHPR’s Document …

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NH News Recap: The future is uncertain for a key source of funding for hospitals 11:59

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Tens of millions of dollars are at stake as Gov. Sununu and the state's hospitals battle over a key source of health care funding — the Medicaid enhancement tax. And New Hampshire saw its first heat wave of the summer this week. What's causing these extreme temperatures? We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News…

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NH News Recap for June 14, 2024: Hundreds of NH homes were seized by local governments during the pandemic 13:12

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According to an analysis from the Concord Monitor, New Hampshire municipalities seized the property of Granite Staters who were behind on property taxes during the pandemic, despite an emergency order by Gov. Chris Sununu that suspended such seizures. And how best to introduce yourself to voters? It’s a question any candidate seeking public office …

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NH News Recap for June 7, 2024: Lawmakers consider stricter requirements for registering to vote 12:55

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State lawmakers are considering a group of bills that would create new requirements for people looking to register to vote. If they become law, New Hampshire would be among the strictest states in the country when it comes to voter registration. New Hampshire saw a significant increase in food insecurity between 2021 and 2022. That’s according to a…

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NH News Recap for May 31, 2024: Fact checking Gov. Sununu on NH electricity prices 12:32

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Gov. Chris Sununu’s office recently celebrated some data that, according to them, showed that New Hampshire’s electricity prices are low compared to other states, thanks to state energy policies. But the numbers raised eyebrows among some reporters. And a federal judge ruled this week that a law restricting how New Hampshire schools teach about rac…

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NH News Recap for May 24, 2024: How North Country communities are navigating flooding recovery 13:35

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Several bills that would restrict the rights of trans people in public spaces, school sports, and other areas are now headed to Gov. Chris Sununu for his consideration. And North Country communities are still rebuilding after intense rainfall in December caused some of the worst flooding the region has experienced. We discuss these stories on this …

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NH News Recap for May 17, 2024: Senate passes bill that would legalize recreational marijuana 13:18

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The New Hampshire Senate passed a number of bills on Thursday, including one that would legalize marijuana for recreational use. New Hampshire remains the only state in New England that has yet to legalize recreational cannabis. And a series of forums this week focusing on childhood wellbeing in New Hampshire offered a preview of what’s to come in …

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NH News Recap for May 10, 2024: Jurors speak out after state says it will cap award in landmark YDC lawsuit 14:36

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A jury found that the state enabled child abuse at a former youth detention center. The jurors awarded a New Hampshire man $38 million dollars in the landmark lawsuit. Now they are speaking out after the state announced it would cap that award amount. Dozens of New Hampshire college students were arrested last week at pro-Palestinian protests at Da…

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NH News Recap for May 3, 2024: How administrators and students are responding to protests at Dartmouth, UNH 11:51

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Students across the country are protesting Israel’s war in Gaza, and many colleges are bringing in police to respond to demonstrations. In New Hampshire, police arrested over 100 people on Wednesday at Palestinian solidarity protests on the Dartmouth College and UNH campuses. We discuss how students and school officials are responding to the arrest…

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NH News Recap for April 26, 2024: What's the NH National Guard doing at the Texas border? 12:51

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A group of New Hampshire National Guard soldiers are in Eagle Pass, Texas to assist with that state's border control efforts. New Hampshire Bulletin's Annmarie Timmins is reporting from the southern border in collaboration with NHPR. We talk with her about what she's seen this week. And a joint investigation from NHPR and APM Reports has found that…

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NH News Recap for April 19, 2024: The state attempts to address rising extremism and acts of bias 13:01

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The New Hampshire Department of Safety is holding community conversations across the state on combating hate crimes. How is the state attempting to addressing rising extremism and acts of bias in New Hampshire? The state Senate recently approved a bill that would require abortion providers to share data on procedures they perform with state public …

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NH News Recap for April 12, 2024: First civil trial against the state for alleged abuses at YDC begins 13:29

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More than 1,000 people have sued the state alleging they were abused at a government-run youth detention facility. The first civil trial against the state for those alleged abuses at the former Youth Development Center in Manchester began this week. New Hampshire Congresswoman Annie Kuster recently announced that she will not run for reelection thi…

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NH News Recap for April 5, 2024: First group home dedicated to LGBTQ youth opens in NH 12:43

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A group home in New Hampshire dedicated to LGBTQ youth opened this week. Unity House in Keene is the first of its kind in the state. New Hampshire lawmakers are considering a number of bills that would restrict the rights of transgender youth. The state's child welfare advocate Cassandra Sanchez spoke out this week against those bills. What support…

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NH News Recap for March 29, 2024: Police respond to calls at Hampstead Hospital; House passes changes to gun background checks 12:58

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Local police were called to Hampstead Hospital multiple times to respond to recent incidents when staff were working with combative patients. The hospital serves children and teens in need of acute and long term psychiatric and behavioral health care. State officials bought the hospital last year and enlisted an outside firm to help staff the facil…

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NH News Recap for March 22, 2024: Local farmers struggle with crop loss; how zoning affects the housing crisis 13:03

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New Hampshire farmers have struggled with crop losses after flooding and late spring freezes last year. The state rolled out a relief program with $8 million dollars in aid to cover farm losses, but some farmers say they’re frustrated with it. This year is also the warmest winter in New Hampshire history, challenging maple syrup producers. And if y…

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NH News Recap for March 15, 2024: Granite Staters will have more data privacy rights under new law 13:37

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As Town Meeting season begins, a conservative group is leading an effort for towns to ban voting machines. And Gov. Sununu has signed a bill into law that could give Granite Staters more control over what happens to their data. We talk about these stories and more in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap. Guests: Amanda Gokee, Boston Globe E…

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NH News Recap for March 8, 2024: NH, ME lawmakers consider gun reform; a new guide to Town Meeting Day 13:31

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Last fall, in Maine and New Hampshire, there were two deadly shootings that left communities shaken. In Lewiston, a gunman killed 18 people and injured 13 others during a rampage. Four weeks later, a man walked into a psychiatric hospital in Concord and opened fire, killing a security guard. A state police officer was on scene and shot the gunman. …

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NH News Recap for March 1, 2024: Trial begins for Dartmouth students arrested during protest for Palestine 12:21

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The trial began this week for two Dartmouth College students who were arrested on campus last fall during a pro-Palestinian protest. As protests continue on campus, how are students getting involved and how is the college responding? And climate scientists predict flooding events will become more common in New Hampshire in the future. How will muni…

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NH News Recap for Feb. 23, 2024: DOC officer charged with patient death in psychiatric unit 12:57

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The New Hampshire Department of Justice announced earlier this month that a former prison guard was charged with second degree murder. He is accused of causing the death of a patient at the state prison system’s Secure Psychiatric Unit last year. And over a thousand people have sued the state, alleging abuse at the state-run Youth Detention Center …

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NH News Recap for Feb. 16, 2024: Gov. Chris Sununu's final State of the State 13:15

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Gov. Chris Sununu gave his final State of the State address this week. State lawmakers consider ways to enforce immigration laws at New Hampshire’s northern border. And the state Senate voted on three different gun bills on Thursday. All three measures were backed by Democrats, and were voted down by Republicans. Is there any chance for bipartisan …

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NH News Recap for Feb. 9, 2024: NH Democrats are divided on the northern border 12:55

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New Hampshire’s attorney general has issued cease and desist orders against two Texas companies. The firms are allegedly connected to robocalls that discouraged Democrats from voting in last month’s presidential primary. Gov. Chris Sununu and state Republicans have been calling for more patrols along the state's northern border with Canada, but New…

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NH News Recap for Feb. 2, 2024: Transgender students’ access to sports teams debated in State House 12:58

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This week New Hampshire lawmakers heard testimony on bills that would bar transgender students from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identity. Lawmakers also voted this week on bills that would expand the state’s school voucher program. We discuss these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap. Gues…

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NH News Recap for Jan. 26, 2024: What the results of the NH Primary tell us ahead of the general election 13:20

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Former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden were the winners of the New Hampshire Primary this week. We talk about through the results and what's next on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap. Guests: Anna Brown, Citizens Count James Pindell, Boston Globe New Hampshire Primary News: In NH, people of all political stripes se…

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NH News Recap for Jan. 19, 2024: NH Primary updates live from the Tilt'n Diner 25:47

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Voters across New Hampshire will head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the state's presidential primary. In this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap, we hear from Lakes Region voters about their top issues ahead of the election. We also discuss the latest updates from the campaign trail. Guests: Adam Drapcho, Laconia Daily Sun Josh…

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NH News Recap for Jan. 12, 2024: How winters are changing in the Granite State 13:01

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A snowstorm swept through New Hampshire last weekend dumping up to 12 inches in some parts of the state, and then heavy rains and wind came through on Tuesday flooding the Seacoast. What was the impact of these storms, and how winters are changing here in the Granite State? The town manager in Littleton resigned this week. It’s the latest turn in a…

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NH News Recap for Jan. 5, 2024: GOP lawmakers try to revive parts of ‘parental bill of rights’ 13:34

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Lawmakers are back in the State House for the start of the 2024 session. In its first week the House passed a bipartisan bail reform package as well as a bill that prohibits some gender-affirming surgeries for minors. In this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap, we get into the bills’ details and lawmakers’ strategy for passing elements of a so…

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NH News Recap for Dec. 22, 2023: State and federal officials respond to increased reports of hate and extremism 13:38

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Communities across the state are assessing the damage following a storm on Monday. Heavy rain and winds led to flooding in many areas. New Hampshire saw a rise in the number of people experiencing homelessness in 2022. And state and federal officials are responding to an increase in reported acts of hate and extremism. We talk about these stories a…

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NH News Recap for Dec. 15, 2023: State was 'not aware' of child abuse accusations against former head of youth advisory board 13:17

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The head of a state advisory board focused on quality of life for children, youth and families has resigned following an investigation by NHPR that revealed multiple accusations of child abuse against him. At least six people accuse Michael Adamkowski of physical assault and sexual misconduct. All of them are former campers at a wilderness therapy …

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NH News Recap for Dec. 8, 2023: Department of Education weighs in on local book banning debates 12:13

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Schools across the country, and here in the Granite State, continue to face pressure to remove titles that have LGBTQ+ characters or deal with mature themes. Now, the New Hampshire Department of Education is getting involved in book banning debates. New Hampshire’s updated climate change plan is due early next year. Granite Staters gather to give t…

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NH News Recap for Dec. 1, 2023: A close look at the state's gun regulations after NH Hospital shooting 13:18

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Details are still emerging following a shooting in November at New Hampshire Hospital. We discuss a patchwork of state and federal gun regulations, and the gunman's access to firearms after a history of criminal charges and serious mental health concerns. The Department of Safety is also recommending changes to security at state buildings following…

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Concord Mayor Jim Bouley 41:21

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This week we chat with outgoing Mayor of Concord, NH Jim Bouley on his tenure in office!By New Hampshire Democratic Party

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NH News Recap for Nov. 17, 2023: State leaders defy DNC in scheduling NH presidential primary date 13:04

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New Hampshire will hold its 2024 presidential primary on January 23rd, defying the Democratic National Committee’s plan to have the state vote later in the primary calendar next year. The state Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case this week over whether a former Claremont police officer’s disciplinary records should be made public. And Hous…

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Samay Sahu 46:26

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On this episode of the Party Line Podcast, we are joined by the incredible former President of National High School Democrats, Samay Sahu! Tune in as we discuss the plethora of Democratic wins across the Granite State in last week's municipal elections!By New Hampshire Democratic Party

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Laconia Mayor Andrew Hosmer 43:10

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On this episode of The Party Line Podcast, we are joined by the Mayor Andrew Hosmer of Laconia! You don't want to miss the juicy details on the upcoming New Hampshire Mayoral elections!By New Hampshire Democratic Party

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NH News Recap for Nov. 03, 2023: NH House lawmakers propose a ban on some gender-affirming surgeries for minors 13:36

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Republican lawmakers in the New Hampshire House are proposing a ban on some gender-affirming care surgeries for minors in the state. People gathered outside the State House Tuesday to protest the legislation. Municipal elections for several New Hampshire communities take place on Tuesday. We discuss the mayoral race in Manchester — the state’s larg…

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Former U.S. Representative Paul Hodes 54:39

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On this week’s episode we talk to Former U.S. Congressman Paul Hodes about his career in New Hampshire politics and the chaotic race for a new House speaker by Republicans in Congress.By New Hampshire Democratic Party

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NH News Recap for Oct. 27, 2023: NH officials offer support as search continues for suspected mass shooter in Maine 12:48

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At least 18 people were killed and 13 injured during a mass shooting Wednesday in Lewiston, Maine. Officials here in New Hampshire are offering support as authorities continue to search for the suspected shooter. Immigration advocates are calling on the federal government to deny Gov. Chris Sununu’s pending request to give local and state police th…

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State Senator Dr. Tom Sherman 39:25

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This week, we talk to former State Senator Dr. Tom Sherman and get the scoop on his past campaign for Governor against Chris Sununu and discuss the whirlwind of Republicans filing for the NH Primary.By New Hampshire Democratic Party

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NH News Recap for Oct. 20, 2023: How Frank Edelblut provided support for PragerU behind the scenes 13:01

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The conservative media organization PragerU won state approval last month to offer online classes to high school students in New Hampshire. Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut has publicly supported PragerU, but he’s also been active behind the scenes. Catholic Medical Center in Manchester recently announced that they could become part of Tenness…

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Fmr. NHDP Chair Kathy Sullivan 38:41

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On this episode of The Party Line Podcast, we speak to the former Chair of the NHDP Kathy Sullivan about the grassroots effort to write in New Hampshire's President Joe Biden in the First-in-the-Nation Primary.By New Hampshire Democratic Party

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NH News Recap for Oct. 13, 2023: Community power program gears up in Cheshire; lawmakers weigh in on student literacy challenges 13:36

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Cheshire County is about to become the first county in New Hampshire to launch a community power program. That will allow the county to buy electricity directly for residents, rather than go through a utility company. Recent test scores show reading proficiency is lagging for young elementary school students in New Hampshire. As concerns about stud…

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NH News Recap for Oct. 6, 2023: Groups urging Democrats to change voter registration ahead of primary 13:33

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Multiple groups are targeting Democratic voters in the state — asking them to switch their party affiliation ahead of the New Hampshire Primary. The trial of a man accused of killing a married couple in Concord began this week. Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani filed a defamation lawsuit in New Hampshire against President Joe Biden. We talk about…

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NH News Recap for Sept. 29, 2023: The New Hampshire Primary is not what it used to be 13:45

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This is the time of year when the New Hampshire Primary usually heats up. As the leaves change, presidential candidates are seen across the Granite State. But how real is the New Hampshire Primary these days? New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation status has been under threat, especially with plans from the Democratic National Committee to move South …

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State Representative & DVCC Chair Laura Telerski 44:40

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If you only listen to one New Hampshire politics podcast this week, make it this one. This week we go over the recent major wins for NH Dems across the state and talk to Representative Laura Telerski who just secured her fourth special election victory as the Chair of the House of Representatives Democratic Victory Campaign Committee. Join us as we…

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NH News Recap for Sept. 22, 2023: Special election narrows the already tight partisan split in the House 14:03

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Democrats won a seat in the New Hampshire House in a special election Tuesday. Democrat Hal Rafter’s victory in Northwood means the Republicans’ majority in the New Hampshire House is down to just one seat. Voters in Manchester, New Hampshire's largest city, picked their top two choices for mayor this week. Republican Jay Ruais and Democrat Kevin C…

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