New Hampshire Journal
Michael Graham and Drew Cline
The New Hampshire Journal podcast is hosted by Michael Graham, managing editor of NHJournal.
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NH Politics, Foreign Policy and -- Perry Johnson?
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Michigan businessman Perry Johnson may not be a household name in GOP politics, but he is closing in on making the Fox News debate stage on August 23rd, something former Vice President Mike Pence may not do. So we talk about his "Two Cents to Save America" economic plan.
But first, Morgan Ortagus with Polaris National Security talks foreign policy and her upcoming event in Bedford, NH with Pence. And is it time for the US to abandon "strategic ambiguity" on China?
Hosted by Michael Graham.
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Michigan businessman Perry Johnson may not be a household name in GOP politics, but he is closing in on making the Fox News debate stage on August 23rd, something former Vice President Mike Pence may not do. So we talk about his "Two Cents to Save America" economic plan.
But first, Morgan Ortagus with Polaris National Security talks foreign policy and her upcoming event in Bedford, NH with Pence. And is it time for the US to abandon "strategic ambiguity" on China?
Hosted by Michael Graham.
PS -- Want to "subscribe" to NHJournal for just $4.99/month and support independent journalism? Click here!
08/03/23 • 52 min
SPECIAL PODCAST! Shaheen Is Out! What Does That Mean for US Senate, NHGOP in 2026?
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On this special edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, the news just broke that U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen will not seek a fourth term, the third swing-state Senate Democrat to decide to bail before 2026.
What does that mean for New Hampshire? We ask veteran GOP strategist Jim Merrill for his insights into the Granite State's 2026 election cycle without Shaheen at the top of the ticket.
What does it mean for D.C. Democrats and their hopes of winning back control of the upper chamber? Dave Weigel of Semafor reports from Washington on reactions at the national level.
This special edition of the podcast is made possible by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.
Want to support independent journalism in New Hampshire? Click here!
On this special edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, the news just broke that U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen will not seek a fourth term, the third swing-state Senate Democrat to decide to bail before 2026.
What does that mean for New Hampshire? We ask veteran GOP strategist Jim Merrill for his insights into the Granite State's 2026 election cycle without Shaheen at the top of the ticket.
What does it mean for D.C. Democrats and their hopes of winning back control of the upper chamber? Dave Weigel of Semafor reports from Washington on reactions at the national level.
This special edition of the podcast is made possible by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.
Want to support independent journalism in New Hampshire? Click here!
03/13/25 • 41 min
NHJournal Podcast: Who Won Sununu v Feltes Throwdown?
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Our post-debate analysis with veteran NHGOP campaign veteran Michael Dennehy. How many times did state Sen. Dan Feltes say the name "Trump?"
And Gov. Chris Sununu speaks with us one-on-one re: the complaint filed with the US Supreme Court over Massachusetts' commuter tax scam.
Our post-debate analysis with veteran NHGOP campaign veteran Michael Dennehy. How many times did state Sen. Dan Feltes say the name "Trump?"
And Gov. Chris Sununu speaks with us one-on-one re: the complaint filed with the US Supreme Court over Massachusetts' commuter tax scam.
10/20/20 • 31 min
Former Congressman and CIA Agent Will Hurd on Chinese Balloons and US Politics
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Will Hurd is on a mission: Helping folks understand a crazy world with rational takes from a former CIA officer and congressman on current events, foreign policy, and technological advances.
On the NHJournal podcast, Hurd talks about the significance of the Chinese spy balloon and the Biden administration's handling of it. He also talks about the risk posed by Tik Tok and China's tech advancement. Is he trying to start a conversation about a Will Hurd 2024 POTUS race? Click play and find out.
PLUS: On Saturday, the DNC stripped the NH Democrats of their First in the Nation primary. Why this was a failure of leadership from the state party and elected officials.
Hosted by Michael Graham.
Will Hurd is on a mission: Helping folks understand a crazy world with rational takes from a former CIA officer and congressman on current events, foreign policy, and technological advances.
On the NHJournal podcast, Hurd talks about the significance of the Chinese spy balloon and the Biden administration's handling of it. He also talks about the risk posed by Tik Tok and China's tech advancement. Is he trying to start a conversation about a Will Hurd 2024 POTUS race? Click play and find out.
PLUS: On Saturday, the DNC stripped the NH Democrats of their First in the Nation primary. Why this was a failure of leadership from the state party and elected officials.
Hosted by Michael Graham.
02/06/23 • 41 min
The NHGOP's Midterm Lessons, and China's Rising Threat
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Granite State Republicans expecting a Red Wave in last week's midterms got a Blue Backlash instead. Why? NHJournal Managing Editor Michael Graham offers his take.
And former Congressman Mike Rogers is trying to get Americans focused on the rising threat China poses to America's interests and values. He's part of Leadership to Ensure the American Dream (LEAD), a new initiative born out of a time-tested idea: that America is a force for good and that the pursuit of the American Dream is as essential today as it has been at each critical juncture in the development of our nation.
Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.
Granite State Republicans expecting a Red Wave in last week's midterms got a Blue Backlash instead. Why? NHJournal Managing Editor Michael Graham offers his take.
And former Congressman Mike Rogers is trying to get Americans focused on the rising threat China poses to America's interests and values. He's part of Leadership to Ensure the American Dream (LEAD), a new initiative born out of a time-tested idea: that America is a force for good and that the pursuit of the American Dream is as essential today as it has been at each critical juncture in the development of our nation.
Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.
11/14/22 • 37 min
NH House GOP Leader Jason Osborne to NHDems: Keep Digging
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After trending on Twitter earlier in the week, Rep. Jason Osborne joins host Michael Graham on the NHJournal podcast to talk about his controversial 4th of July message and how the reaction confirms his decision to keep his tweets private.
Osborne also talks about the midterms and why the NHDems' decision to center their campaign message on guns and abortion is just fine by him.
Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.
After trending on Twitter earlier in the week, Rep. Jason Osborne joins host Michael Graham on the NHJournal podcast to talk about his controversial 4th of July message and how the reaction confirms his decision to keep his tweets private.
Osborne also talks about the midterms and why the NHDems' decision to center their campaign message on guns and abortion is just fine by him.
Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.
07/08/22 • 35 min
Osborne: How the Smallest House GOP Majority in History Has Gotten Big Results
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In this edition of the NHJournal podcast, host Michael Graham begins with a bit of gratuitous mockery of the federal delegation over their handling of abortion politics. Then it's straight to House Majority Leader Rep. Jason Osborne on the successes his narrow GOP majority has enjoyed on issues like Education Freedom Accounts, tax cuts, the anti-discrimination law and passing a ban on late-term abortions.
How did the House GOP pull it off? Tune in and find out. Plus -- what issue does Osborne say is going to be his highest priority?
It's all in the podcast, sponsored by Dr. Bruce Houghton at Perfect Smiles in Nashua.
In this edition of the NHJournal podcast, host Michael Graham begins with a bit of gratuitous mockery of the federal delegation over their handling of abortion politics. Then it's straight to House Majority Leader Rep. Jason Osborne on the successes his narrow GOP majority has enjoyed on issues like Education Freedom Accounts, tax cuts, the anti-discrimination law and passing a ban on late-term abortions.
How did the House GOP pull it off? Tune in and find out. Plus -- what issue does Osborne say is going to be his highest priority?
It's all in the podcast, sponsored by Dr. Bruce Houghton at Perfect Smiles in Nashua.
05/10/22 • 32 min
From Candidates to Supreme Court, NHDems Can't Catch a Break in 2022
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On this edition of the NHJournal podcast, Managing Editor Michael Graham lays out all the challenges -- many self-inflicted -- facing New Hampshire Democrats in 2022. From the issues at the top of voters' minds to the candidates at the top of the ticket, Democrats are facing nothing but bad news at the moment.
Also, a Derry, N.H. gas station owner shares real-life stories of the impact of soaring prices on his customers.
And 1st Congressional District candidate Julian Acciard talks about why he's in the GOP primary and why he believes America's future is truly in jeopardy.
On this edition of the NHJournal podcast, Managing Editor Michael Graham lays out all the challenges -- many self-inflicted -- facing New Hampshire Democrats in 2022. From the issues at the top of voters' minds to the candidates at the top of the ticket, Democrats are facing nothing but bad news at the moment.
Also, a Derry, N.H. gas station owner shares real-life stories of the impact of soaring prices on his customers.
And 1st Congressional District candidate Julian Acciard talks about why he's in the GOP primary and why he believes America's future is truly in jeopardy.
03/27/22 • 32 min
What Does Biden Bailout Mean for NHPolitics? Can Kamala Harris Compete Here?
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What does Joe Biden's decision to bail mean for New Hampshire politics this November? Would Kamala Harris on the ticket help or hurt Granite State Democrats? And a new NHJournal poll shows Trump and Harris tied in a New Hampshire head-to-head.
What does it all mean?
We ask longtime Trump advisor and New Hampshire politico Corey Lewandowski; former NHGOP state chair Fergus Cullen; and Nashua native turned DC operative Matthew Bartlett.
Plus J. Mark Powell, author of the popular Holy Cow! History columns for InsideSources, puts the Biden decision into historic context.
Hosted by Michael Graham.
Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.
What does Joe Biden's decision to bail mean for New Hampshire politics this November? Would Kamala Harris on the ticket help or hurt Granite State Democrats? And a new NHJournal poll shows Trump and Harris tied in a New Hampshire head-to-head.
What does it all mean?
We ask longtime Trump advisor and New Hampshire politico Corey Lewandowski; former NHGOP state chair Fergus Cullen; and Nashua native turned DC operative Matthew Bartlett.
Plus J. Mark Powell, author of the popular Holy Cow! History columns for InsideSources, puts the Biden decision into historic context.
Hosted by Michael Graham.
Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.
07/22/24 • 48 min
Who Won US Senate NH GOP Debate?
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In this special post-debate edition of the NHJournal podcast, UNH political science professor Dante Scala joins NHJournal Managing Editor Michael Graham to review the performances and pick the winners in WMUR's U.S. Senate GOP primary debate -- the only statewide, televised debate of the campaign.
SPOILER ALERT: The reviews aren't good.
They also discuss the impact of Gov. Chris Sununu's endorsement of State Sen. Chuck Morse, the races in the NH-01 and NH-02 primaries, and why Sen. Maggie Hassan could be in trouble no matter who the Republicans nominate (except Bruce Fenton.)
In this special post-debate edition of the NHJournal podcast, UNH political science professor Dante Scala joins NHJournal Managing Editor Michael Graham to review the performances and pick the winners in WMUR's U.S. Senate GOP primary debate -- the only statewide, televised debate of the campaign.
SPOILER ALERT: The reviews aren't good.
They also discuss the impact of Gov. Chris Sununu's endorsement of State Sen. Chuck Morse, the races in the NH-01 and NH-02 primaries, and why Sen. Maggie Hassan could be in trouble no matter who the Republicans nominate (except Bruce Fenton.)
09/09/22 • 30 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does New Hampshire Journal have?
New Hampshire Journal currently has 164 episodes available.
What topics does New Hampshire Journal cover?
The podcast is about News, Podcasts and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on New Hampshire Journal?
The episode title 'The NHGOP's Midterm Lessons, and China's Rising Threat' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on New Hampshire Journal?
The average episode length on New Hampshire Journal is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of New Hampshire Journal released?
Episodes of New Hampshire Journal are typically released every 7 days, 14 hours.
When was the first episode of New Hampshire Journal?
The first episode of New Hampshire Journal was released on Oct 19, 2020.
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