NE Take: Granite Goodness: Positive Solutions to our News Problems?
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.
The New England Take
NE Take: Granite Goodness: Positive Solutions to our News Problems?
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.
NE Take: GENIUS Act Brings Crypto To The Normies?!?
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
NE TAKE: Let’s Talk Pickles and Government Overreach with Joe Kelly
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
NE TAKE: Jim Acosta and the failures of the New Media
Matt Robison, of Worth Knowing with Matt Robison, and Dexter Tarbox join A. J. Kierstead to talk about The Jim Acosta Show using an AI version of a Parkland Shooting victim for clicks, and what trends are shown from Glenn Kessler dumping the Washington Post for Substack. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not … Read more
NE Take: School Choice – More Than Just Public Versus Private
EdOpt has New Hampshire’s options! Jody Underwood, Ph.D of EdOpt.org breaks down their work to help New Hampshire families find the right school and education choices for their children, from homeschool to so much more. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or … Read more
NE Take: ICE in OOB, Maine and the Chinese Mafia, Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans (Genes?)
Old Orchard Beach has an officer detained by ICE, the Chinese mafia is buying up Maine property for illegal cannabis grows, and we have to talk about Sydney Sweeney and her American Eagle jeans. A. J. Kierstead is joined by Dexter Tarbox and The Maine Wire’s Steve Robinson. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may … Read more
NE Take: South Park Takes a Brutal Dig at Trump!
It is time for the Israel-Gaza War to end, even according to Daily Wire commentators! Also, South Park strikes a nerve in the White House with hilariously savage jokes against Trump. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Got Something to … Read more
NE Take: Epstein Still Dead, NPR Defunded, and Colbert is OUT!
So, who guessed that the Epstein debacle would end the MAGA movement? Also, NPR and PBS lost their funding, and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert is CANCELLED. A. J. breaks it down. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Got … Read more
NE Take: The Inevitable Failure of Vermont’s “Motel Program” for The Homeless
The VTDigger has spent months reporting on the inevitable failure of Vermont housing the homeless in motels across the state. A. J. breaks down how the program was destined to fail and how Governor Phil Scott did what had to be done. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, … Read more
NE Take: Should We Spend $7,300 per Student?
On a special Wednesday edition of New England Take, what did the NH Supreme Court decide?!? A. J. breaks down the decision on Contoocook Valley School District v. State of New Hampshire to determine if Superior Court Judge David Ruoff’s ruling should stand, but will anything be enforced? Note: Justice 4 All is on Saturday … Read more
NH Take: Neocons vs. MAGA
A. J. discusses the political fallout of Trump bombing Iran and whether we should leave it at just the bombing. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Got Something to Say, We Want to Hear It. Comment or submit Op-Eds to steve@granitegrok.com Follow … Read more
NE Take: Sig Sauer P320 is Fine and New Hampshire HB551 is GREAT
Professor Seth C. Oranburg, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, breaks down NH HB 551-FN, recently signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte, and how it goes far beyond Sig Sauer, even though media outlets and Democrats pretend they are the only company involved. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, … Read more
NE TAKE: What Kind of SCHOOL CHOICE Advocate are YOU?
New Hampshire raises the bar! Governor Kelly Ayotte signed SB295 and HB10 into law, locking in Education Freedom Accounts for all and the Parental Bill of Rights in New Hampshire. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Agree? Disagree? Submit Op-Eds … Read more
NE Take: Elon “I want to die on Mars” Musk is talking smack about President Donald J. Trump
I called it in March that Elon Musk’s involvement in the Donald J. Trump administration would be done by the end of June! Let’s delve into the chaos surrounding this situation. Listen to the segment on WDEV’s The Vermont Viewpoint: https://blubrry.com/vermontviewpoint/… Regarding the Elon taking Ketamine allegations, check it out on Axios: https://www.axios.com/2025/06/05/musk… Speakers’ opinions … Read more
Podcast: GraniteGrok Calls Them Out!
Idiotic Southern Poverty Law Center Thinks Small Government is HATE? The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) lists Granite Grok, a New Hampshire-based new media outlet, on their “Hate Map” as “Antigovernment General” (whatever that means). Steve MacDonald, Managing Editor of @granitegrok, talks about how the SPLC has abandoned its honest roots to become a Marxist … Read more
Podcast: The Case to Fund SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS not EXPENSIVE SCHOOLS!
Ian Underwood, a scientist and mathematician (not to mention a libertarian), breaks down why we should rethink how schools measure success and the impact it should have on education funding. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Follow these links for … Read more
NE Take: The Cost of Education: Part 3
A high school teacher breaks down the REAL ISSUES in EDUCATION FUNDING, SHOCKING!!! 2023 Educator of the Year Christian Cheetham of Alvirne High argues that school administrators are enabling some of the worst outcomes in public education and that teacher salaries are not the real issue when it comes to education funding. Speakers’ opinions are … Read more
Podcast: The Time has Come to DEFUND @NPR and @PBS
You’re PARTISAN and YOU DON’T NEED OUR MONEY! NH Journal’s Managing Editor, Michael Graham, gives his opinion on New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR)’s Jim Schachter and New Hampshire PBS’s Peter Frid’s response to President Donald Trump’s efforts to defund NPR and PBS. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, … Read more
Are School Superintendents Worth The Money?
The New Hampshire School Administrator Association Executive Director, Dr. Mark MacLean, and Associate Executive Director Jerry Frew discuss the role of school superintendents and their staff, why their six-figure salary is justifiable, and their perspective on school funding. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, … Read more
Trump Can’t Deport His Way Out of Our Immigration Problems!
NH Rep. Buzz Scherr, Professor of Law at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, joins A. J. Kierstead to discuss the complicated world of immigration crackdowns and reform. Democrats play rhetorical games, and President Donald J. Trump plays games with lives. s a reminder, the opinions expressed in shared content are their own and may … Read more