New Hampshire Has Issues

Liz Canada
  • 4.8 (17)
  • Politics
  • Updated Weekly

New Hampshire Has Issues is the (award-winning!) podcast that dares to ask, how many issues can one state have?  New episodes on Tuesdays.

  1. 14h ago

    Pride ...in New Hampshire? with Heidi Carrington Heath and Aimee Terravechia

    With two anti-LGBTQ+ bills on Gov. Ayotte's desk right smack in the middle of Pride month, Liz is trying so hard to not make a pride and prejudice joke... Liz talks with Aimee Terravechia (Executive Director of 603 Equality) and welcomes back Heidi Carrington Heath (Executive Director of New Hampshire Outright) to talk about the onslaught of attacks this year -- and what we should know and do right now. If you haven't listened to Heidi's first episode (LGBTQ & As) on New Hampshire Has Issues from July 2025, go do that right now. Seriously. Become a monthly supporter of NH Has Issues Subscribe to the NEW NH Has Issues Substack Links: 603 Equality - Current ActionsDonate to 603 EqualityNew Hampshire OutrightDonate to New Hampshire Outright2026 New Hampshire Pride GuideWill New Hampshire’s ‘bathroom bill’ get vetoed for a fourth time? And then a fifth time? (NH Bulletin)After Ayotte’s vetoes, here’s where the new ‘bathroom bills’ stand (Concord Monitor)Legislation about gender identity is back on the table in the NH State House (NHPR)Support the show NEW: Subscribe to NH Has Issues Substack NEW: Get your NH Has Issues merch!  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! Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

    24 min

  2. Jun 9

    Voting UPDATE with McKenzie Taylor - Minisode

    Previously, on New Hampshire Has Issues...McKenzie told us about voting in New Hampshire.  Today, she has some important updates! And it turns out, New Hampshire changes its election laws with some frequency...I wonder why? Remember: you are eligible to vote in New Hampshire if (1) you are a US citizen, (2) you will be 18 years or older on or before Election Day, and (3) New Hampshire is your home. You can register on Election Day - or before!  Become a monthly supporter of this show (patreon.com/nhhasissues) Subscribe to the new NH Has Issues Substack Links: Voting in New Hampshire (NH Campaign for Voting Rights)Find your town/city clerk's information (NH Secretary of State)Ayotte signs bill barring use of student IDs to vote (NH Bulletin)Ahead of midterms, federal court strikes down NH proof-of-citizenship voter registration law (NH Bulletin)A judge struck down NH’s ‘proof of citizenship’ voting law. Here's what to know. (NHPR)Support the show NEW: Subscribe to NH Has Issues Substack NEW: Get your NH Has Issues merch!  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! Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

    17 min

  3. Jun 2

    Open Enrollment and Students with Disabilities with Dr. Louis Esposito

    What happens when “school choice” collides with disability rights, school funding, and supporting students with disabilities? Whose choice is it, actually? Liz talks with ABLE New Hampshire Executive Director Dr. Louis Esposito about special (supportive!) education, EFAs, open enrollment...which is perfectly timed after last week's committee of conference change-up. And to find out what the heck a "committee of conference" is, check out the new NH Has Issues Substack! ...the Substack won't only be about committees of conference, Liz promises. Become a monthly supporter of the podcast at Patreon! Links: ABLE New Hampshire2026 Disability Pride Parade and Festival at the NH State House, July 18thBill Watch: HB 751 (Reaching Higher NH)School Funding Fairness: A Look at Education Funding Inequity in New Hampshire (New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity)School Funding and Special Education: It Continues to Get Worse (NH School Funding Fairness Project)As New Hampshire education freedom accounts double, percentage of low-income recipients drops (NH Bulletin)How Special Education Funding is Supported in the State Budget (New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute)Annual Beginning of School Year Education Freedom Account Enrollment and Enrollment Change: 2022 to 2026 (NH Department of Education, Division of Analytics and Resources)Special Education Data (NH Department of Education)Republican lawmakers agree on school open enrollment bill, but governor has concerns (WMUR)The Yellow Wallpaper, Charlotte Perkins GilmanPrevious episodes referenced:  The ABCs of EFAs (School Vouchers) with Christina PretoriusDisability Rights with Patricia Vincent-PietMaking School Funding Fair (and why it's not yet) with Zack SheehanSupport the show NEW: Subscribe to NH Has Issues Substack NEW: Get your NH Has Issues merch!  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! Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

    40 min

  4. May 19

    Animals, Cafeterias, Student Council (and Parenting) with Katie Adams...and Jack!

    Liz hears from Jack, a local youth activist (spoiler alert: he's in elementary school!), about changes he wants to see in this world (and his cafeteria) and how you can help. He also has some advice for other kids who might see a problem they want to fix... Liz then talks with his mom, Katie, who recently testified at the New Hampshire State House for the first time. She also shares some #BoyMom advice to Liz. Want to send Jack a message? newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com Links: Check out Jack's fun fact videos on Katie's Instagram!Donate to Jack's fundraiser (@KatieHAdams on Venmo)!National Marine Mammal FoundationPublic Gives Feedback on Bill to Limit School Curriculum (InDepth NH)NEW: NH Has Issues Merch! (teepublic...but not just t-shirts!) Become a monthly supporter of the show (Patreon.com/NHHasIssues) Support the show NEW: Subscribe to NH Has Issues Substack NEW: Get your NH Has Issues merch!  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! Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

    35 min

  5. May 5

    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 shows up (and who doesn’t) at public meetings. Topics include workforce housing, common misconceptions, and the real people being priced out of the communities they serve. If you’ve ever wondered why your local barista - or childcare worker - can’t afford to live nearby… well, this episode is for you. Become a monthly supporter of the show Have an idea for an episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com NEW: NH Has Issues Merch! Links: Home for AllSeacoast Affordable Housing Week (May 11 - 16)Previous episode of NH Has Issues with Nick TaylorHigh Prices and Low Supply Continue to Impact Housing Affordability in New Hampshire (NHFPI)Support the show NEW: Subscribe to NH Has Issues Substack NEW: Get your NH Has Issues merch!  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! Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

    44 min

  6. Apr 28

    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 episode is for you.  Okay, to be honest, if you know a woman, this episode is for you. P.S. Happy 1-year anniversary to this little podcast! Half a biennium! Celebrate by becoming a monthly supporter on Patreon Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com Links: Women Run! (New Hampshire Women's Foundation training session)Upcoming training dates include: Thursday 5/21, Wednesday 5/27, and Thursday 6/4 -- all virtual!New Hampshire Women's FoundationGender MattersKeys to Elected Office: The Essential Guide for Women (Barbara Lee Family Foundation)Why I’m Focusing on Getting More Women In Public Office (Melinda French Gates, Time)Running For Office (NH Secretary of State)Support the show NEW: Subscribe to NH Has Issues Substack NEW: Get your NH Has Issues merch!  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! Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

    47 min

  7. Apr 14

    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 who can do ANYTHING about them? Spoiler alert: yep.  But first! A flashback to the Interest and Dividends Tax discussion from last summer's episode. Because context. Become a monthly supporter of the show (especially if you have $13 million sitting around) Links: Property Taxes in New Hampshire: How They Work and How They Compare (NHFPI report)Could NH eliminate the property tax? Some lawmakers want businesses to foot the state’s bills. (Concord Monitor)New Hampshire lost a fortune with a tax repeal, but I bet the wealthy spent it on lots of cool stuff (NH Bulletin)The Impact of State Downshifting on Local Property Tax Burdens in New Hampshire (2015–2025) (New Hampshire Municipal Association)October Revenues Set Back by Interest and Dividends Tax Repeal (NHFPI)NH DHHS slashes programs to meet $51M budget reduction mandate (NHPR)Concord School District grapples with $17 million budget shortfall (Concord Monitor)Results: Claremont voters reject school budget cap (Valley News)Hold on to your wallets, new property tax rates are in (Keene Sentinel)Some Rochester residents see dramatic rise in property tax bills (WMUR)Households with High Incomes Disproportionately Benefit from Interest and Dividends Tax Repeal (NHFPI)Have an idea for an episode? Email Liz Support the show NEW: Subscribe to NH Has Issues Substack NEW: Get your NH Has Issues merch!  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! Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

    43 min

  8. Apr 7

    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 paved the way for federal law: the Clean Water Act. What is the Clean Water Act? What was supposed to happen with pollutants by the mid 1980s? Did we do it?  Is anyone coming to save us? Turns out, not even Batman... Previous episode referenced: Towns, Property Taxes, and a Street Sweeper (maybe) with Niko Papakonstantis Become a monthly supporter of the show Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com Links: Summary of the Clean Water Act (EPA)Water Quality Standards Regulations: New Hampshire (EPA)Environmental Challenges for the Merrimack River (EPA)NHDES PFAS Response WebsiteNHPR Presents: Safe to DrinkLegislation to protect parts of Nashua River (Nashua Telegraph)Support the show NEW: Subscribe to NH Has Issues Substack NEW: Get your NH Has Issues merch!  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! Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

    39 min
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4.8
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New Hampshire Has Issues is the (award-winning!) podcast that dares to ask, how many issues can one state have?  New episodes on Tuesdays.

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  • Creator
    Liz Canada
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 New Hampshire Has Issues, LLC
  • Show Website
    New Hampshire Has Issues

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