New Hampshire Has Issues
New Hampshire Has Issues is the (award-winning!) podcast that dares to ask, how many issues can one state have?
New episodes on Tuesdays.
Episodes
43 episodes
Planning for Affordable Housing with Kara Anne Rodenhizer and Ryann Wolf
What does a planning board actually do...and why does it matter for whether people can afford to live in a community?Liz talks with Kara and Ryann about how local decisions shape the housing crisis in New Hampshire, from zoning rules to ...
Who Should Run for Office (...you?) with Devan Quinn
Strong women: may we know them, may we be them, may we identify at least three of them to run for office. If you've ever thought about running for office...or, perhaps more likely, if you've ever assumed you're not qualified, this e...
Property Taxes (ever heard of them?) with Phil Sletten
A fan favorite, Phil Sletten (Research Director at New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute), is back! Liz and Phil talk about what even are property taxes? Who actually pays them? Why is New Hampshire so dang reliant on them? And is there ANYONE ...
Clean Water (or close enough?) with Adrienne Lennon
Hop in a canoe and join Liz and Adrienne Lennon as they talk about what is and is not ... water, actually. We always talk about New Hampshire's issues, but as a special treat, this episode features how one of New Hampshire's issues ...
Supporting seniors (and everyone else!) with Christina FitzPatrick and Pat McDermott
This episode might not be what you expect: yes, Liz talks with Christina and Pat from AARP New Hampshire about seniors, but the issues they face (housing! broadband! transportation! the terrifying and rapid evolution of technology!) apply to ev...
Town Moderator and Town Meeting (...Day?) with Sara Persechino
What exactly happens at a New Hampshire town meeting? Hopkinton Town Moderator Sara Persechino breaks down how town meeting (day? night?) works, what a moderator does, and why local democracy matters.Liz regrets not making the joke, "it'...
Community, Care, Compassion (and CrossFit) with Meg Trombley
Holy smokes, everything feels pretty dang stressful right now. How do we take care of ourselves?This is *not* a commercial for CrossFit, but it IS a conversation with the Head Coach of
Vaccines, Public Health, and State House Leadership with Rep. David Nagel
Maybe we shouldn't bring back polio? Question mark? Liz talks with Rep. David Nagel (a physician! a Republican!) about vaccines, public health, and why he is no longer on a New Hampshire House standing committee. Spoiler alert: not ...
ICE Mini-sode
This is all Liz can think about right now. Maybe you feel the same. Liz talks with Al, a former Granite Stater who now lives in Minneapolis. Looking for places to donate? Here are some recommendations from Granite Staters and Mainer...
The Cost of Health Care, Insurance Edition with Sabrina Dunlap
What 1,000 facts do we need to know to figure out why health care costs so much? Liz asks Sabrina (Brinie) Dunlap who should be blamed for the cost of health care. The answer is complicated. This episode was recorded...
Going Sustainable with Andrew Schuyler
Fun fact: saving money *and* the environment is (or...can be) bipartisan! Liz talks with Andrew Schuyler from Granite Outdoor Alliance about the outdoor economy (we see you, walkers), what New Hampshire companies are doing to make ...
Medicaid: It's Health Insurance! (Re-Release)
Happy New Year! And...considering all of the changes coming - and here - in the health care and Medicaid space in New Hampshire, this feels like a good time for a refresher from the August 2025 episode about Medicaid. In this episod...
Congress with Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander
New Hampshire has issues, but what about Congress? Liz and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander talk about it all: the US Constitution, war powers, John McCain, post offices, what to do at the holidays if your family's views are vastly ...
Disability Rights with Patricia Vincent-Piet
Spoiler alert: Liz and Pat talk about Wicked. And housing. And curb cuts! Oh my.Pat shares with Liz the significance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ongoing challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in access...
Feeding People with Kate Constantine
Should we feed people? What about kids? Why are these questions that Liz has to write?In an episode that should be the least controversial, Liz talks with Kate Constantine from Gather about food pantries, SNAP benefits, food waste, and s...
Veterans Day with Congressman Chris Pappas
It's Veterans Day - how does Congress work to support veterans? Liz talks with Congressman Chris Pappas, who serves on the U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, about what is happening in D.C. (and New Hampshire, of course).&nb...
Veteran Support: Homelessness, Health Care, and Employment with Henry Och
It's Veterans Day - how is New Hampshire doing when it comes to supporting our veterans?Liz talks with President and CEO of Harbor Care, Henry Och, about initiatives to support veterans in New Hampshire, particularly when it comes to hom...
SNAP Benefits Mini-sode
Liz goes solo in this first-ever "mini-sode." Perhaps also the last...?In less than 10 minutes, Liz covers the basics about what's happening with SNAP benefits given the government shutdown...and how some New Hampshire lawmakers are choo...
Towns, Property Taxes, and a Street Sweeper (maybe) with Niko Papakonstantis
What the heck is a "warrant article" and what does it have to do with property taxes? Should you go to a deliberative session? (yes!) Okay, fine, but what is it? Liz talks with Niko Papakonstantis, the Chair of the Exeter Select Boa...
The Governor with Jon Kiper
Someone needed to ask: who would want to be governor of New Hampshire? Jon Kiper does! He ran in the 2024 Democratic primary and he's running again. He talks with Liz about why he's running and what exactly the governor does in New Hampshire.
Marijuana Legalization with Devon Chaffee
The issue so many Granite Staters (and beyond) have asked about: why isn't marijuana legalized in New Hampshire? The ::checks notes:: "Live Free or Die" state?Devon Chaffee (Executive Director at ACLU-NH) joins Liz to explain just how cl...
Clean Energy (is not scary) with Sam Evans-Brown
Celebrity guest! Liz asks Sam Evans-Brown to do some heavy lifting as Liz learned zero things about anything "energy" related in high school. As much as Liz hates change, it's time to learn a little bit.Tune in to get answers to question...
What the *bleep* is the NH Executive Council? with Kayla Montgomery
The New Hampshire Executive Council has enormous power and almost no name recognition. What the [bleep] is it? And why does New Hampshire have it?In this episode, Kayla Montgomery (VP of Public Affairs at Planned Parenthood New Hampshire...
Voting with McKenzie Taylor
Grab your passport! We're traveling to...your town clerk's office.New Hampshire *loves* elections, but does it love helping eligible voters get registered to vote? In this episode, Liz talks to McKenzie Taylor, the State Dire...
What's happening in Claremont (part 2) with Rep. Hope Damon
Liz talks with Rep. Hope Damon about what is happening with the school district, which faces a multi-million dollar deficit in its school budget - and what the State of New Hampshire can / will / will not do, depending on who you ask...<...