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The New England Take 
A. J. is joined by David Jones, a Maine businessman running for governor in the Republican primary. He discusses how his grandchildren spurred his desire to run and where he stands on issues, like education, housing, and energy. We’ve got loads of podcasts – Check them all out here! Speakers’ opinions are their own and … Read more
This week, on NE Take, Ambassador Francis Rooney joins the show to discuss the importance of the Catholic Church, where it is going under Pope Leo XIV, and his connection to the first American pope. Afterwards, A. J. and Dexter talk about Sargon of Akkad’s recent reflections on the future of “liberalism.” Speakers’ opinions are … Read more
This week on the NE Take, NH Rep. Paige Beauchemin, RN, PMH-C, is running for Congress against fellow Democrat, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander. She and A. J. dive into the progressive v. establishment fight in the party and why she is running to unseat Goodlander. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of … Read more
And it was massively inappropriate for kids… This week on the NE Take, A. J. breaks down the “issue” of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” being removed from Merrimack Valley High School curriculum and how it is great that it happened. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, … Read more
Executive Director Corinne Benfield of Stay Work Play dives into their Quality of Life Index and Policy and Pints series, what young people are looking for in New Hampshire, and the importance for the rest of the population in keeping them here. . Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok … Read more
This week on The NE Take, Reporter Will Skipworth of the New Hampshire Bulletin discusses his series covering New Hampshire’s intellectual and developmental disability care system, revealing tragedy after tragedy and exposing systemic failures in oversight and prevention. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, … Read more
Government Shutdown ENDS (???), and Gay Marriage Here To Stay This week, on NE Take, A. J. dives into recent headlines on the NH Republican plan to improve voting access while keeping ID requirements, the government shutdown is on course to end (causing Shaheen family chaos?), and how SCOTUS is not going to overturn Obergefell. … Read more
Plus, Nick Fuentes still is terrible… This week on NE Take, A. J. and Dexter break down the impact of local elections in New Hampshire, how Zohran Mamdani’s win in NYC is bad for the nation, and the craziness around Nick Fuentes joining the Tucker Carlson Show. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not … Read more
This week on NE Take, Editor-in-Chief Chris Thompson of The Granite Eagle breaks down what they do, why Chris stepped away from the New Hampshire Union Leader, and the future of Republican Politics after Trump. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or … Read more
This week on NE Take, A. J. is joined by Making Media Now’s Michael Azevedo to discuss the impact of private equity buying news outlets, shifting business models, and whether public funding going away was the right path. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, … Read more
Also, Maine Democrat Senate Race Woes. This week on the NE Take, A. J. breaks down the fracturing of Trump’s MAGA movement stemming from populist arguments from Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene on the Tim Dillon Show and Senator Josh Hawley against Amazon. Also, what do the Maine Senate race candidates Graham Platner and Governor Janet … Read more
A. J. Kierstead breaks down a crazy CNN Health article that guilts inhaler users for climate change, Chinese players buying New Hampshire property, Vermont has 552 public employees living out of state, and the saga of NH Supreme Court Justice Marconi returning to the bench.
This week on NE Take, AJ is joined by Dr. Jason Aziz, Director of Health Economics at the New Hampshire Insurance Department and Adjunct Lecturer at The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. They discuss the role of public health, the lessons from COVID, and how fixing its public perception will … Read more
This week on TNE Take, NH Rep. Joseph Sweeney joins A. J. and Dexter to discuss the shooting in Nashua, New Hampshire, and the impact extreme language has on the most unstable people in our country. Also, the 2018 bail reform has been rolled back. What happens now? Speakers’ opinions are their own and may … Read more
This week on NE Take, A. J. breaks down the disgusting apathy and celebratory response from leftists around Charlie Kirk’s assassination
This week on The NE Take, New Hampshire House Majority Leader Jason Osborne gives a preview of what to expect for the fall session, with topics ranging from education funding, school choice, judicial reform, and economic development. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, … Read more
No ManchTalk this week, but AJ put together a special edition of The New England Take in response to the Charlie Kirk Assassination. A. J. dives into the tragic, political assassination of @turningpointusa‘s Charlie Kirk. Does this open the door for more violence and toxicity? The regular weekly installment of NE Take will still air … Read more
Granite Goodness creator Andy DeMeo dives into his vision for fixing our discourse and the media, as well as the importance of breaking through alleged political barriers.
Professor of Law Seth Oranburg, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, breaks down the importance of the GENIUS Act, how it takes steps to fix the cryptocurrency system, and why your average American should care that Trump made this law. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, … Read more
Manchester, New Hampshire’s At-Large Alderman Joseph Kelly Levasseur discusses the viral and ridiculous situation of Dan Mowery being served a cease from the city for selling pickles to his neighbors. Also, how did the Democratic stronghold of Manchester start to turn red? Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, … Read more