New Hampshire Journal Michael Graham and Drew Cline

Mark Halperin of the "Wide World of News" is one of the smartest observers of American politics. He joins the NHJournal podcast to discuss the POTUS race, Biden's odd campaign trip to the Granite State, and whether New Hampshire—which Democrats have carried in seven of the past eight presidential races—is really in play for Donald Trump.Also on the podcast, New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella on New Hampshire's role in high-profile court battles from Ticketmaster to the Second Amendm...

Former GOP state Rep. Ross Berry talks exclusively with NHJournal about his controversial actions as House Election Law Committee chair that sparked an angry protest from Democrats and saw him forced out by Republican House Speaker Sherm Packard.Berry stunned many in NH politics by promptly resigning his House seat -- not because of the controversy, but because he and his family were moving out of the district to a new home in Weare, N.H.Berry, one of the most controversial -- and, some say, ...

“We’re basically at the doorstep of the election, and the outcome is a coin flip.”That's how Suffolk University Director of Polling David Paleologos describes the 2024 general election which is six months away. His new poll has President Biden and former President Trump literally tied -- thanks to the impact of RFK, Jr.Paleologos talks about some of the trends behind the polls, and he points out that it's possible RFK, Jr. may win Electoral College votes this year, thanks to new polling proce...

In this double-barreled edition of the NHJournal podcast, two savvy Republican women talk about politics -- from New Hampshire's Second Congressional District to the Middle East.Morgan Ortagus is founder of Polaris National Security and a former State Department spokesperson from the Trump administration. She shares her view of the Democrats' obsession with engaging, rather than confronting, Iran -- even in the wake of the recent missile attack on Israel. Ortagus also shares what she says are...

On this special edition of the NHJournal podcast, Gov. Chris Sununu talks about the current state of New Hampshire politics, from education funding to Rep. Kuster's farewell to the 2024 POTUS race in the Granite State.Among the highlights:On Gov Race: "Joyce Craig might go down as the worst mayor in the history of Manchester. Even in Manchester, they didn't want the city run by Joyce Craig. Do you think the rest of the state wants it to look like Manchester? God no!"On Debating Colin Van Oste...

A day after Rep. Annie Kuster (D-NH) abruptly announced her retirement, veteran New Hampshire GOP strategist Mike Dennehy joins the podcast to talk about what it means for Granite State politics in November 2024 --and beyond.Also, what's the current state of the NHGOP? And why are there so few "productive losses" in Granite State politics?Brought to you by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.To "subscribe" to NHJournal and support independent journalism for $4.99/month, click here.