New Hampshire Has Issues

Liz Canada
  • 4.7 (15)
  • POLITICS
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New Hampshire Has Issues is the podcast that dares to ask, how many issues can one state have?  New episodes every Tuesday.

  1. 2D AGO

    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 his choice. This episode was recorded on December 22, 2025. Pairs well with the Medicaid: It's Health Insurance! episode with Kristine Stoddard.  Become a monthly supporter of the show Links: Nagel says choosing principles over party got him booted from health committee (The Laconia Daily Sun)GOP House member says party leaders tried to intimidate him before booting him off committee (NH Bulletin)House Health and Human Services Committee advances bill to repeal NH Vaccine Association (WMUR)Hearing scheduled for bill that would end mandatory school vaccinations in New Hampshire (Concord Monitor)Lawmaker wants to end hepatitis B vaccine requirement to align NH with Kennedy’s CDC (NH Bulletin)Reps. Sherman Packard & Alexis Simpson: Holocaust denialism has no place in the NH Legislature (Union Leader)Following leaked messages, House Republican education chair says she favors politically segregated schools (Concord Monitor)Op-Eds about the NH Vaccine AssociationHave an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com Support the show Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. New Hampshire Has Issues is generously sponsored by Seacoast Soils, an organic compost and topsoil provider for New Hampshire, Maine, and Northeast Massachusetts. Visit their website at www.seacoastsoil.com!

    43 min

  2. JAN 27

    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 Mainers: Maine NeedsImmigrant Legal Advocacy Project MaineNH UCC Immigrant and Refugee SupportNew Hampshire Legal AssistanceBlack Lives Matter NH Mutual Aid FundLinks: Merrimack leaders say they oppose ICE facility in letter to state, federal officials (NHPR)Dover activist leads effort to help local immigrants facing ICE fears (Seacoast Online)How we try to separate fact from fiction when reporting on ICE activity in New Hampshire (NHPR)CNN video analysis sheds new light on killing of Alex Pretti (CNN)Detention of 5-Year-Old by Federal Agents Incenses Minneapolis (NY Times)Support the show Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. New Hampshire Has Issues is generously sponsored by Seacoast Soils, an organic compost and topsoil provider for New Hampshire, Maine, and Northeast Massachusetts. Visit their website at www.seacoastsoil.com!

    19 min

  3. JAN 20

    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 on November 4, 2025. Pairs well with the Medicaid: It's Health Insurance! episode with Kristine Stoddard.  Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms (HealthCare.gov)Risk Pooling: How Health Insurance in the Individual Market Works (American Academy of Actuaries)Ask an Expert: Enhanced Premium Tax Credit (PTC) Expiration (Center on Budget and Policy Priorities)1.4 million fewer people enrolled in ACA plans as premiums spike, tax credits expire (ABC News)Higher Premium Payments or Higher Deductibles: The Tradeoffs ACA Enrollees Face (Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker)Labor and Delivery Unit Closures in Rural New Hampshire (Urban Institute)Critical Condition: How Medicaid Cuts Would Reshape Rural Health Care Landscapes (National Rural Health Association)In the News: Labor and delivery units face uncertainty after federal cuts (Monadnock Community Hospital)Support the show Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. New Hampshire Has Issues is generously sponsored by Seacoast Soils, an organic compost and topsoil provider for New Hampshire, Maine, and Northeast Massachusetts. Visit their website at www.seacoastsoil.com!

    41 min

  4. JAN 13

    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 a difference (teamwork), and how even YOU (and Liz) can go sustainable. Live event alert! Friday, February 20 at 8:00 p.m. at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth - NH Has Issues (aka Liz) will be on stage, chit chatting live! Become a monthly supporter of the show --> this helps Liz record, edit, and publish episodes! Be like Andrew! Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com -- bonus points if you connect to a previous episode... This episode pairs well with Clean Energy (is not scary) with Sam Evans-Brown Links: Granite Outdoor AllianceOffice of Outdoor Recreation (and the Workforce Toolkit)Andrew mentions a few local companies and sustainability-minded organizations on this episode, including: Tuckerman Brewing Company in ConwayMinus 33 Travel & Nature Adventure Outfitters in ExeterBurgeon OutdoorAMCLCVDeloitte C-Suite Sustainability ReportProtect Our Winters Clean Energy ColumnThe LoraxSupport the show Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. New Hampshire Has Issues is generously sponsored by Seacoast Soils, an organic compost and topsoil provider for New Hampshire, Maine, and Northeast Massachusetts. Visit their website at www.seacoastsoil.com!

    40 min

  5. JAN 6

    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 episode, Liz and Kristine Stoddard (health care super nerd/wonk) cover what Medicaid really is (health insurance!) and what the impacts will be on *all* of Granite Staters...due to a majority of New Hampshire lawmakers' actions.  Liz uses many analogies in this episode (including A Christmas Carol) and Kristine asks Liz what a "wall ball" is. New episodes on Tuesdays. Become a supporter of the show Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com Links: Upcoming Changes to NH Medicaid (from Medicaid Matters: New Hampshire Needs Medicaid)Medicaid Matters: New Hampshire Needs MedicaidThree policy decisions from 2025 that will shape life in New Hampshire in 2026 and beyond (NH Fiscal Policy Institute)New Hampshire DHHS Medicaid websiteHealth Insurance MarketplaceOne in Eight Granite Staters Enrolled in Medicaid in 2024, One in Thirteen Adults Enrolled in Medicaid Expansion (NH Fiscal Policy Institute)The Effects of Medicaid Expansion in New Hampshire (NH Fiscal Policy Institute)New report shows Medicaid coverage decreased slightly in New Hampshire in 2024 (NHPR)Opinion: We all benefit when families can access care: Why Medicaid premiums threaten more than just budgets (Concord Monitor)Access to NH Medicaid coverage is changing. Here's what you need to know. (NHPR)State leaders brace for ‘heavy lift’ from Medicaid, food stamp changes (Stateline)Support the show Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. New Hampshire Has Issues is generously sponsored by Seacoast Soils, an organic compost and topsoil provider for New Hampshire, Maine, and Northeast Massachusetts. Visit their website at www.seacoastsoil.com!

    1h 6m

  6. 12/23/2025

    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 different than your own... Pairs well with Niko Papakonstantis’ episode about Select Boards and Property Taxes New episodes coming in 2026! Become a monthly supporter of the show Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com Links: Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander's Constituent ServicesRead the US ConstitutionRead Our TownHouse Passes Goodlander’s Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Rural Small BusinessesTrump calls Goodlander and other Democrats 'traitors' for urging military to defy 'illegal orders' (NHPR)House and Senate both approve releasing the Epstein files by a near unanimous margin (NPR)Trump’s Power Grab Over the Budget Is Breaking the Constitutional Design (The Atlantic)Support the show Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. New Hampshire Has Issues is generously sponsored by Seacoast Soils, an organic compost and topsoil provider for New Hampshire, Maine, and Northeast Massachusetts. Visit their website at www.seacoastsoil.com!

    31 min

  7. 12/02/2025

    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 accessing affordable and accessible housing in New Hampshire.  New episodes on Tuesdays. Become a monthly supporter of the show Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com Links: Pat and Jim's websiteThat's Inclusive! podcast on SpotifyHousing Choice Voucher Program (New Hampshire Housing)Guide to Disability Rights Law (ADA.gov)In New Hampshire, people with disabilities face challenges hiring the help they need (NH Bulletin)New Hampshire disability community rallies against federal cuts to special education (NH Bulletin)Some of Pat's writing: The Soapbox: GOP's war on disabled Americans - Manchester Ink LinkThe Soapbox: Medicaid - A lifeline for the Granite State - Manchester Ink LinkThe Soapbox: Voting in NH is too hard - Manchester Ink LinkClarification from Pat on the Federal Fair Housing Act: "The landlord may choose, where reasonable, to require the tenant to restore the unit to its original condition when the tenant moves. This doesn't apply to "Universal Design elements," where the general thought is that everyone could benefit from a change becoming a permanent part of the rental unit. For example, ramps are considered universal design, and probably would be required to stay a part of the apartment once added." Support the show Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. New Hampshire Has Issues is generously sponsored by Seacoast Soils, an organic compost and topsoil provider for New Hampshire, Maine, and Northeast Massachusetts. Visit their website at www.seacoastsoil.com!

    47 min

  8. 11/25/2025

    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 school meals. New episodes on Tuesdays. Become a supporter of the show --> this helps Liz continue to make episodes! Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com Links: Gather’s websiteDonate to GatherNH Hunger SolutionsNH Hunger Solutions Policy and AdvocacyHouse committee defunds relief program for mothers and children, spares SNAP incentives (Concord Monitor)Granite State Market Match program sets new limits due to uncertain federal funding (NHPR)Anti-hunger advocates have a new focus: the school breakfast (NH Bulletin)Portsmouth still has 'way more' restaurants seats than people: Here are numbers (Seacoast Online)New Hampshire Policy Points 2025: Food InsecurityAs federal support for free school meals drops, kids’ stigma may increase (Harvard Public Health)Why universal free school meals matter (The Fern)Food Waste FAQs (USDA)Episodes Referenced: Putting the Fun (yes, fun!) in State Budget Funding with Phil Sletten (part 1)Homelessness ... in New Hampshire? with Erica Diamond and Lauren BombardierSupport the show Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. New Hampshire Has Issues is generously sponsored by Seacoast Soils, an organic compost and topsoil provider for New Hampshire, Maine, and Northeast Massachusetts. Visit their website at www.seacoastsoil.com!

    49 min
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New Hampshire Has Issues is the podcast that dares to ask, how many issues can one state have?  New episodes every Tuesday.

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  • Creator
    Liz Canada
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 New Hampshire Has Issues, LLC
  • Show Website
    New Hampshire Has Issues

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