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The New England Take 
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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