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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
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
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
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
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
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
A. J. Kierstead is joined by the Concord NH Patch’s Tony Schinella to discuss the complicated world of covering homeless people and express concern over The Concord Monitor celebrating a man who assaulted a young child. Authors’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, … Read more
The race to replace Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Rep. Chris Pappas, New Hampshire, is in play! A. J. Kierstead and Dexter Tarbox discuss the impact of the US Senate race for New Hampshire being a jump ball with a complex Democratic slate and weak Republican bench. Players include Lily Tang Williams, Chris Pappas, Maggie Goodlander, … Read more
Editor in Chief Steve Robinson of The Maine Wire breaks down their investigation into the 2024 audit of the State of Maine under Governor Janet Mills, revealing blatant poor management of billions of dollars. Steve’s video on the audit: https://x.com/TheMaineWire/status/1907451022366191843 “‘Pattern of Negligence–or Worse’: Maine Republican Senators Urge AG Pam Bondi to Investigate State Finances … Read more
After years of annoyance at their left-wing politics, A. J. calls out the “nonpartisan” New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute for pushing big government, costly solutions, and pushing the debunked wage gap. Please like, follow, or subscribe to The ‘Grok on Rumble and YouTube and check for Replays of Granite State Live, GrokTALK! and Right Side Up, or follow these … Read more
…And NO ONE IS LOOKING INTO WHY The New England Take is kicking off a new series, “The Cost of Education.” Everyone focuses on the per-pupil cost and what the New Hampshire Statehouse is looking at, but not why rural towns pay twice as much as cities, why cities like Portsmouth are saying they are … Read more
New Hampshire’s Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen has decided not to run for reelection in 2026. A. J. says it is time to get a pragmatic Republican in office, like former Governor Chris Sununu. Please like, follow, or subscribe to The ‘Grok on Rumble and YouTube and check for Replays of Granite State Live, GrokTALK! and Right Side Up, or … Read more
How can these POLITICAL groups call themselves NONPARTISAN? Because that’s the game!!! Anna Brown, Executive Director of Citizens Count and the UNH Franklin Pierce Rudman Center, helps us breakdown what a “nonpartisan” organization is, how to understand their intent, and when should we care what’s happening in Concord? Please like, follow, or subscribe to The … Read more
A. J. Kierstead asks contributor Dexter Tarbox and Beyond Politics Host Matt Robison if the GOP can survive being a unified party in this new Trump era. Will JD Vance take up the mantle? Will the Democratic party screw up, again? What even are these parties anymore? Please like, follow, or subscribe to The ‘Grok … Read more
After a conversation with AJ, we’d like to welcome the New England Take Back as a regular weekly podcast! It’s regular night will be Saturday at 8 pm. This “week” … A. J. was shocked by how quickly some people abandon their religion when it is so essential to his own worldview. Vox, “For years, … Read more
Mach Talk has the week off, but we didn’t want your Friday evening to be without something from the local podcast universe. AJ at The New England Take is still putting out good local content with quality production value, so I volunteered him to fill in. Check it out! “While the City of Concord, New … Read more
Claire Best breaks down her research into activist groups manipulating sexual assault investigations, the corrupt background around Maggie Goodlander’s campaign for New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District, and the incestuous political situation in the Granite State. Read all of Claire’s articles on the Granite Grok. “Maggie Goodlander v Lily Tang Williams”