New Hampshire Has Issues
New Hampshire Has Issues is the podcast that dares to ask, how many issues can one state have?
New episodes every Tuesday.
Episodes
28 episodes
Veterans Day with Congressman Chris Pappas
It's Veterans Day - how does Congress work to support veterans? Liz talks with Congressman Chris Pappas, who serves on the U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, about what is happening in D.C. (and New Hampshire, of course).&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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20:33
Veteran Support: Homelessness, Health Care, and Employment with Henry Och
It's Veterans Day - how is New Hampshire doing when it comes to supporting our veterans?Liz talks with President and CEO of Harbor Care, Henry Och, about initiatives to support veterans in New Hampshire, particularly when it comes to hom...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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38:34
SNAP Benefits Mini-sode
Liz goes solo in this first-ever "mini-sode." Perhaps also the last...?In less than 10 minutes, Liz covers the basics about what's happening with SNAP benefits given the government shutdown...and how some New Hampshire lawmakers are choo...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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9:38
Towns, Property Taxes, and a Street Sweeper (maybe) with Niko Papakonstantis
What the heck is a "warrant article" and what does it have to do with property taxes? Should you go to a deliberative session? (yes!) Okay, fine, but what is it? Liz talks with Niko Papakonstantis, the Chair of the Exeter Select Boa...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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39:28
The Governor with Jon Kiper
Someone needed to ask: who would want to be governor of New Hampshire? Jon Kiper does! He ran in the 2024 Democratic primary and he's running again. He talks with Liz about why he's running and what exactly the governor does in New Hampshire.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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43:43
Marijuana Legalization with Devon Chaffee
The issue so many Granite Staters (and beyond) have asked about: why isn't marijuana legalized in New Hampshire? The ::checks notes:: "Live Free or Die" state?Devon Chaffee (Executive Director at ACLU-NH) joins Liz to explain just how cl...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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43:08
Clean Energy (is not scary) with Sam Evans-Brown
Celebrity guest! Liz asks Sam Evans-Brown to do some heavy lifting as Liz learned zero things about anything "energy" related in high school. As much as Liz hates change, it's time to learn a little bit.Tune in to get answers to question...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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52:49
What the *bleep* is the NH Executive Council? with Kayla Montgomery
The New Hampshire Executive Council has enormous power and almost no name recognition. What the [bleep] is it? And why does New Hampshire have it?In this episode, Kayla Montgomery (VP of Public Affairs at Planned Parenthood New Hampshire...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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39:48
Voting with McKenzie Taylor
Grab your passport! We're traveling to...your town clerk's office.New Hampshire *loves* elections, but does it love helping eligible voters get registered to vote? In this episode, Liz talks to McKenzie Taylor, the State Dire...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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51:10
What's happening in Claremont (part 2) with Rep. Hope Damon
Liz talks with Rep. Hope Damon about what is happening with the school district, which faces a multi-million dollar deficit in its school budget - and what the State of New Hampshire can / will / will not do, depending on who you ask...<...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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59:42
What's happening in Claremont (part 1) with Matt Mooshian
Liz talks with Matt Mooshian, a former City Councilor from Claremont, about what is happening with the school district, which faces a multi-million dollar deficit in its school budget. This episode was recorded on August 28, 202...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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40:18
What happened in Claremont? with Rep. Hope Damon (TEASER)
What happens in Claremont doesn't stay in Claremont - and instead impacts all of us. In this teaser (with a full episode coming soon!), Liz talks to Rep. Hope Damon about the school funding crisis in Claremont...and beyond.Full episode c...
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Season 1
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16:15
Medicaid: It's Health Insurance! with Kristine Stoddard
Don't be fooled: a Medicaid by any other name would smell as sweet - because it's health insurance! In this episode, Liz and Kristine Stoddard (health care super nerd/wonk) cover what Medicaid really is (health insurance!) ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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58:08
Homelessness ... in New Hampshire? with Erica Diamond and Lauren Bombardier
Is there really an issue of homelessness in New Hampshire? Like...everywhere in New Hampshire?Yes, yes there is. Liz is joined by Erica Diamond and Lauren Bombardier from Families In Transition to talk about homelessness, which ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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42:53
Immigration (Myths and Realities) in New Hampshire with Grace Kindeke
Comments about immigration are all over social media, in politicians' speeches, and in politicians' social media...but what is actually happening?In this episode, Liz talks with Grace Kindeke about some of the myths circulating about imm...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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49:32
...but what about Maine and Vermont? with Nicole Clegg
We can all agree: New Hampshire has issues, but...do Maine and Vermont also have issues? What is it like to be the CEO of a Planned Parenthood affiliate across three (somewhat) different states? Liz talks to Nicole Clegg, C...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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36:32
Even More (well, less…) Fun in State Budget Funding with Phil Sletten (part 2)
In Part 1, Liz and Phil Sletten (NH Fiscal Policy Institute) talked about the intentional cuts lawmakers made when it comes to revenues - and now, in part 2, they cover the choices New Hampshire lawmakers made in how money will (and will not) b...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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34:58
Putting the Fun (yes, fun!) in State Budget Funding with Phil Sletten (part 1)
Is everyone talking about the New Hampshire state budget? Well, if they aren't, they should be, as the budget impacts literally everyone in New Hampshire.In this part 1 episode, Liz and Phil Sletten (Research Director at the New Hampshir...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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43:00
LGBTQ (& As) with Heidi Carrington Heath
Why are people “suddenly” talking about transgender people? And books? And bathrooms? What does this have to do with New Hampshire?In this episode, Liz and Heidi Carrington Heath (Executive Director of New Hampshire Outright) cover some ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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47:33
The NH Senate (and choices made) with Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka
The Democratic Leader of the NH Senate, Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, joins Liz to talk about the choices the NH Senate made this year (and lawmakers have made over the past ~decade), and how they will impact everyday Granite Staters...and the benefit...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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35:47
The ABCs of EFAs (School Vouchers) with Christina Pretorius
How free are Education Freedom Accounts in New Hampshire? Why do some people call them school vouchers? Liz asks Christina why this funding is being prioritized when other services are needed, and Christina asks Liz for a l...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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40:48
Chocolate (yay!) and Tariffs (huh?) with Enna Grazier
Episode ingredients: 90% chocolate, 10% tariffs. Made in the USA.Liz asks Enna Grazier (a friendly local chocolate maker) what to say about tariffs if someone wants to call the governor, and Enna asks Liz the same thing. New ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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36:35
Where have all the (affordable) houses gone? with Nick Taylor
It's not your imagination: affordable housing is on almost everyone's mind in New Hampshire. Renters, homeowners, and...well, everyone: this episode is for you. Liz asks Nick why we can't just build more houses and Nick reminds Liz ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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42:11
The NH House (with 400 friends) with Rep. Alexis Simpson
The Democratic Leader of the NH House, Alexis Simpson, joins Liz to talk about how a bill becomes a law in New Hampshire - a very unique process because, well, it's New Hampshire.Liz asks Alexis how much money state reps make in NH, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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42:06
Making School Funding Fair (and why it's not yet) with Zack Sheehan
If the state says you have to do something that costs $20,000, but the state only gives you $5,000...is that, well, adequate?Liz asks Zack if school funding is fair in New Hampshire and Zack reminds everyone that renters are also impacte...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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47:16