Skip Murphy Archives - Granite Grok

Skip Murphy Joins Me To Talk About…Everything!

April 2, 2025February 5, 2025 GrokTALK!

This week my guest is the co-founder and co-owner of GraniteGrok.com, Skip Murphy. We talk about Trump’s first two weeks to what’s happening in New Hampshire and around the world. USAID, buyouts, EOs, Tariffs, South and Central America, DEI, Media, Kelly Ayotte, NH Republican majorities, the mid-terms, and more. Please like, follow, or subscribe to … Read more

I Am Returning – Finally. It Has Been Too Long.

October 2, 2023 Skip

Steve noted not long ago, (paraphrased): “Notice something missing? Yeah, content from Skip. He’s been missing.” Indeed I have been. In fact, this (I think) is the second time I am saying the same thing but with a modifier: I [think] I am back. And I am glad that I can, again, finally put keystrokes to GraniteGrok.

2024 Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Event: 2023-02-22 Opening Speakers

February 23, 2023 Skip

Yesterday, the Vivek Ramaswamy For President Campaign held a number of events in NH, mostly in the Seacoast area. However, that swing ended last night at Murphy’s Taproom in Manchester, NH.

Tune In to WSMN 1590 at 11 AM ET Today – Skip and Steve Are on Life with Liz

January 26, 2022 Steve MacDonald

After taking a month off (Holidays) we are back in the WSMN1590 AM studio with Liz Gabert for our Monthly visit on Life with Liz. Both of us, in person, in the same room, with microphones.

603 Alliance RevCon 2021 – Steve Mac Donald, Skip Murphy: “Using New Media to Challenge Politicians and Influence Policy”

July 31, 2021 Skip

I still like my original title: “How to Annoy People for Political Gain and Fun” but the above was how it was in the event’s program listing.

AMERICAN HERO Kate Bossi Acknowledged for Her Courage!

June 7, 2021June 6, 2021 Ken Eyring

Government is being weaponized against citizens, and it is encouraging to see people like Kate Bossi – a grandmother and Sunday School Teacher – who have had enough of government interference in our lives! Bossi took a stand for common sense, personal responsibility and liberty.

“Monday Morning Wake Up”

July 15, 2024May 31, 2021 Skip

This past Monday saw the radio station fraught with telephone system gremlins running amok – kept calling in and getting voicemail. Profuse apologies ensued.

The Audio From Life with Liz Show – 4/12/21 Appearance

July 15, 2024April 18, 2021 Steve MacDonald

Sorry for the delay (we did the show on Monday, April, 12th, and now it’s Saturday – I’ll get more timely!) but for those that wanted to hear the April 12th edition of “Monday Morning Wake Up Chat with the ‘Grok”with the ‘Grok, here it is!

Meet Two of NH’s Most Influential News Voices – Tonight at 7 pm ET

February 15, 2020 Ken Eyring

Many people who represent us in government appear to have lost their way. It happens all along the food chain, from the federal level all the way down to our local governments. Even here in Windham. Those who were elected and appointed to serve – are in fact doing just that… but many times it’s difficult to see who it is they are serving. Many times it’s not us – and they need to be held accountable.

Where’s Waldo – The Skip Murphy at the Manchester Trump Rally Edition

February 11, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Where’s Waldo places a scrawny stiped-shirt wearing guy in a sea of whatever. Your job, Find Him! We’ve got a similar version from last night’s Trump Rally in Manchester, that I confess is much easier than the classic search and find.

Setting the Record Straight in Sullivan County

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019 Op-Ed

It is time to straighten out some facts regarding what happened in Sullivan County. Robert Spencer was booked for an event in Eastman, a private community in Grantham. The venue is supported by HOA fees. A Muslim family lives in that community, in full view of the venue, and supports it through their fees. This … Read more

CNHT Picnic – The Advocacy Groups Part 3

July 15, 2019July 14, 2019 Skip

Next batch of Groups! GraniteGrok – Skip Murphy Republican Liberty Caucus of NH (“RLCNH”) – Spec Bowers 603 Alliance – Jim Kofalt House Republican Alliance (“HRA”) – Carol McGuire OK, GraniteGrok isn’t quite the normal advocacy group compared to all the others that spoke at CNHT’s Annual Picnic. Most are single issue groups: Education, … Read more

Inside or Outside – Which is Better for Influencing Politics in NH? Part 2

July 11, 2019 Skip

Here we continue on with the second of our four part series where I and former Speaker of the House Bill O’Brien had an informal panel at Portfest on where is it best to be IF you want to get politically active here in NH – inside the Legislative process as an elected official or … Read more

Inside or Outside – Which is Better for Influencing Politics in NH?

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 Skip

It is no secret that GraniteGrok is probably the most Liberty and Freedom minded “media outlet” in NH. It is who we are and what we do. It is also true that we are the media site that is the most friendly to the Free State Project.

Never Beg

September 26, 2018April 6, 2018 Steve MacDonald

The left can’t just disagree. They seek and exploit any sign of weakness to destroy political opponents. Skip Murphy and I explore the topic by jumping off an article in Taki Mag by David Cole titled, “Memo to Laura Ingraham, Never Beg.” Follow this program on Facebook

Never Beg

July 15, 2024April 6, 2018 Steve MacDonald

The left can’t just disagree. They seek and exploit any sign of weakness to destroy political opponents. Skip Murphy and I explore the topic by jumping off an article in Taki Mag by Davide Cole titled, “Memo to Laura Ingraham, Never Beg.” Find more ways to listen here.

Skip Murphy – Hey Abbott!!!

July 15, 2024March 30, 2018 Steve MacDonald

Skip joins me to talk about The Southern Poverty Law enter, labeling groups as Hate Groups, Strawman arguments, and other liberal narratives, as we discuss his exchanges in the Laconia Daily Sun with Ms. Jennifer Abbott. Find more ways to listen on the blog post page for this episode.

Public Schools behaving badly

July 15, 2024March 23, 2018 Steve MacDonald

When Public Schools try to extend their disciplinary reach and influence outside the educational calendar and off campus parents need to rein them and their facilitators in. Skip Murphy joins me to discuss a recent example of this, check it out. Check out the original blog post of this podcast for more ways to listen.

How Windham’s Transgender Policy Violates Your Rights

July 15, 2024March 9, 2018 Steve MacDonald

Skip Murphy explains how the Windham School Board’s new transgender bathroom policy includes language that could infringe on first amendment rights by compelling speech with threats of disciplinary action and how he is trying to pry more details from the board. Visit the original post for more ways to listen.

The Interviews, Week Ending 3-3-2018

July 15, 2024March 3, 2018 Steve MacDonald

Another week’s worth of interviews in one convenient package on topics from parents, kids and the culture, gender equality legislation, the epic breakdown in Broward County, catching vote-stealers, and building up a political website with reach. (Plus, an extra six minutes with CNHT chairman Ed Naile.) More ways to listen from the blog post page or … Read more