New Hampshire Journal
The New Hampshire Journal podcast is hosted by Michael Graham, managing editor of NHJournal.
Episodes
203 episodes
Sununu: Socialist Left Is Driving Democrats — With Pappas Along for the Ride
John E. Sununu drops by Castro's Cigar Lounge in Bedford to talk about his race for U.S. Senate and the surge in socialist politics among Democrats.“The socialists are in charg...
Shumaker to NHDems: Don’t Kowtow to DNC ‘Party Bosses’ on FITN Primary
Forget “Suck it up, Buttercup.” Terry Shumaker says it’s time for his fellow New Hampshire Democrats to stand up to the DNC, and he expects presidential candidates who want to win in 2028 to do the same.“I’m not interested in supporting ...
Guinta: The NH Delegation Should Have Done More to Save FITN Primary
Former NH-01 Congressman Frank Guinta joins the podcast to talk about the current state of the race for his old seat, how the 2026 cycle is shaping up for his fellow Republicans and the news that the DNC is stripping NH of its First in the Nati...
Ellen Read Feels The Need, The Need for Speed
As the Rep. Ellen Read (D-Newmarket) saga continues, it can be hard to keep up with all the twists and turns, so NHJournal asked our very own Damien Fisher, who's been covering the story from the beginning, to bring you up to speed. From her wo...
DiLorenzo: I'll Have the Resources to Beat Stefany Shaheen in NH-01
NH-01 GOP candidate Anthony DiLorenzo joins the NHJournal podcast to talk about his path to success in the primary, and in the general election -- likely against Democrat Stefany Shaheen.He also breaks the news that he's reporting his ca...
America 250 -- [Bleep] Yeah!
Forget politics and partisanship. In this episode of the NHJournal podcast we celebrate America's (REAL) 250th anniversary by getting our patriotism on!History writer J. Mark Powell and Drew Cline, president of the Josiah Bartlett Center...
Karishma Manzur Says NH Is Ready For a Real Progressive in US Senate
All the progressives running in Democratic primaries aren't in New York City. Dr. Karishma Manzur is bringing her "People's Campaign" to the Democratic NH U.S. Senate primary taking on U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas.In an extensive conversation ...
'Why Would Iran Dictate Anything?' Scott Brown on Trump's Iran Deal
Former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown talks about his race to return to the upper chamber, why he's a better choice than former Sen. John E. Sununu and why he believes President Trump 'missed an opportunity' by taking his boot off the neck of the Iran r...
Filing's Finished -- What Are the NHGOP's Prospects to Hold the State House?
Rank punditry takes the lead on this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast as GOP strategist Periklis Karoutas of Legislative Strategies and Rep. Ross Berry (R-Weare) with the Committee to Elect House Republicans review the field now tha...
Ayotte On NHJournal Podcast: I'm Ready For A Fight
After filing for re-election, Gov. Kelly Ayotte sat down for a one-on-one interview with NHJournal's Michael Graham to talk about her first-term record and how she plans to campaign to win another two years.“If you want higher taxes, the...
Memorial Day Podcast: Witness To War
For Memorial Day 2026, author and fan favorite J. Mark Powell joins the podcast to talk about his new book, Witness to War: The Story of the Civil War in the Words of ...
Vance Dominates in NHGOP 2028 FITN Poll
A new NHJournal poll gives Vice President JD Vance a huge lead among New Hampshire Republicans in the 2028 FITN race. Two Granite State political veterans, former state Sen. Jeb Bradley and strategist Jim Merrill, join host Michael Graham to cr...
Mark Halperin Stars in NHJournal's 'Pundit-Palooza 2028!'
Legendary political reporter Mark Halperin, founder of 2Way Media, joins NHJournal's Michael Graham to roll through his latest "8 for 2028" and talk about the Granite State's place in American politics.Then...
Maine Dems Senate Face-'Platner' Hits NH Politics
Could the biggest New Hampshire political story of the week be a headline from next door in Maine?The rise of far-left, Nazi-tattooed Graham Platner as the Democrats' nominee for U.S. Senate is a national story, and it's raising uncomfor...
Melissa Bailey Puts Faith At The Center of Her NH01 Campaign
Bedford Republican Melissa Bailey joins NHJournal's Michael Graham to talk about her campaign for the NH01 GOP nomination: Her expertise in accounting and finance, her views on Iran and Ukraine, and why her Christian faith is at the center of h...
Grover Norquist: How the Tax Issue Can Save the GOP in the Midterms
Grover Norquist is no novice when it comes to politics and he's not naive. The founder and president of Americans for Tax Reform knows the midterm political environment is tou...
DiLorenzo: In Congress, Qualifications Matter -- and Stefany Shaheen Doesn't Have Any.
Republican Anthony DiLorenzo is on the NHJournal podcast talking about the state of the race in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. DiLorenzo is seeking the GOP nomination, but he has plenty to say about the leadership (or lack thereof)...
Andy Volinsky Wants an Income Tax And He's Here to Tell You Why
Andy Volinsky says an income tax is the right thing for New Hampshire, and he's not apologizing for it. Instead, he takes every question NHJournal's Michael Graham can throw at him about why he believes shifting education funding to an income t...
Pollster Paleologos: There's Hope for NHGOP in 2026
David Paleologos is the director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center (SUPRC), where he has worked since 2002 conducting statewide polls and bellwether survey analyses. And despite the dour view of 2026 held by NHJournal podcast ...
John E. Sununu: Dems Blocking DHS Funding 'Outrageous'
Republican U.S. Senate candidate John E. Sununu calls it "outrageous" that Democrats -- including Chris Pappas -- are blocking funding for the Department of Homeland Security, even as terror threats rise.He also talks about the war with ...
Brian Cole Is Ready to 'Nuke" NH01 GOP Primary
Rep. Brian Cole (R-Manchester) is a tireless advocate for expanding nuclear power in New Hampshire, and he's made energy policy the central plank of his campaign for U.S. Congress. In this edition of the NHJournal podcast, he talks about the re...
Hollie Noveletsky: Pappas Refusal to Stand at SOTU a 'Slap in the Face' to Granite Staters
Republican NH01 primary candidate Hollie Noveletsky calls it a 'slap in the face' to Granite Staters and the country when Rep. Chris Pappas refused to stand and support the statement that the first duty of government is to protect American citi...
'Democrats Must Be Bold!' Uruttia on NH01 Primary Race
Christian Urrutia, one of the Democrats running in the NH01 primary, joins NHJournal Managing Editor Michael Graham to talk about his race, the issues that motivate him, and why Stefany Shaheen's candidacy doesn't "meet the moment."Then,...
Scott Brown Is Not Backing Down
He may not have President Donald Trump's endorsement, but Republican Scott Brown isn't bailing on his hopes to be the next U.S. Senator. That starts with winning the primary over Trump's pick, Republican John E. Sununu.In this wide-rangi...
New NHGOP Chair Maltzie: I Like The Job And I'm Not Going Anywhere
Scott Maltzie may be an accidental chairman of the New Hampshire Republican Party, but he’s got a message for friends and foes alike:He’s not going anywhere. On the NHJournal podcast, he tells Managing Editor Michael Graham h...