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News, Politics, and Policy. Analysis from Editor & Host A. J. Kierstead and interesting guests from New England. www.newenglandtake.com

Episodes

  1. Red Sift cyber security expert on cyber intrusion, AI hackers, and Iran

    1D AGO

    Red Sift cyber security expert on cyber intrusion, AI hackers, and Iran

    A. J. is joined by Red Sift's Brian Westnedge on why insurance companies, individuals, and small businesses are most vulnerable to hacking, the complexity of artificial intelligence in this space, and the impact of foreign actors, like Iran.Thank you to Porcupine Coffee Roasting, use code "NETAKE" for 15% off locally roasted coffee at https://www.porcupinecoffeeroasting.comLearn more about Red Sift at https://redsift.com"52% of US insurance brokers remain vulnerable to email spoofing" by Red Sift, https://redsift.com/blog/us-insurance-brokers-remain-vulnerable-to-email-spoofingReach out to the show at aj@newenglandtake.comJoin the Substack and keep this show going a https://newenglandtake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe

    30 min
  2. Maybe Trump can finally fix Iran? (even through he shouldn't have done this...)

    MAR 4

    Maybe Trump can finally fix Iran? (even through he shouldn't have done this...)

    A. J. dives deep into his thoughts on Trump's attack on Iran and the geopolitical fallout that might stabilize the Middle East. Also, Andru Volinsky has a crazy idea that no one is taking seriously for education funding. Thanks to https://PorcupineCoffeeRoasting.com, use code "NETAKE" for 15% off your order!Give a follow to Ryan McBeth for his foreign war analysis.NH Journal on Volinsky: https://nhjournal.com/start-the-conversation-volinskys-income-tax-plan-starts-a-firestorm/New Hampshire Bulletin on Volinsky: https://nhjournal.com/start-the-conversation-volinskys-income-tax-plan-starts-a-firestorm/Email the show at aj@newenglandtake.comJoin the Substack and keep the show rolling at https://newenglandtake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe

    30 min
  3. Constitution Party of NH State Convention and Trump's 2026 State of the Union

    FEB 26

    Constitution Party of NH State Convention and Trump's 2026 State of the Union

    A. J. left his home to speak to people in the real world. First, he attended the Constitution Party of New Hampshire's Fourth State Convention and spoke with Chairman Edmond Laplante and Camp Constitution's Hal Shurtleff. Then, he joined WKXL's Cail and Company to breakdown Trump's 2026 State of the Union Address. Read A. J.'s op-ed on the CP of NH convention: https://www.newenglandtake.com/p/a-different-direction-for-graniteLearn more about Camp Constitution: https://campconstitution.netCheck out WKXL's Cail and Company: https://www.nhtalkradio.com/?page_id=16499Support the show on Substack: https://newenglandtake.comEmail me at aj@newenglandtake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe

    29 min
  4. NH Car Inspections, Colbert v FCC, MomsRising doesn't know who runs LPNH

    FEB 20

    NH Car Inspections, Colbert v FCC, MomsRising doesn't know who runs LPNH

    New Hampshire's DOJ has had enough of vehicle inspections and the garages still pushing them, Colbert blames the FCC for his own nervous lawyers, and Moms Rising New Hampshire doesn't know what they are talking about.aj@neweenglandtake.comJoin the Substack to support the show: https://newenglandtake.comNH DOJ, "Vehicle Inspection Program Public Guidance": https://www.doj.nh.gov/news-and-media/vehicle-inspection-program-public-guidance?fbclid=IwdGRleAQDDJhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEex6Zq7XdvYFJb8TI6NS255pGNkR5eGRF6YLP260o8dbziJktAKLmYqW0SWmM_aem_Qz8X0UoESooYrZy8bjX_HQNBC News, "Stephen Colbert says CBS didn't air interview out of fear of FCC": https://www.nbcnews.com/business/media/stephen-colbert-cbs-james-talarico-fcc-rcna259341Moms Rising Burn Book: https://nhburnbook.my.canva.site This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe

    30 min
  5. Bad Bunny and Bad Immigration Policy

    FEB 13

    Bad Bunny and Bad Immigration Policy

    A. J. and Dexter break down the political motivations behind Bad bunny performing at the Super Bowl and how Maine Public is playing politics with an illegal that doesn't care about breaking the law.Be sure to visit PorcupineCoffeeRoasting.com and use code "NETAKE" for 15% off your orderRead the Maine Public article: https://www.mainepublic.org/immigration/2026-02-05/a-mother-in-biddeford-reunites-with-her-daughter-after-ice-arrest-but-their-future-remains-uncertainaj@newenglandtake.comhttps://x.com/newenglandtakeJoin the Substack: https://newenglandtake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe

    30 min
  6. Chaos from Epstein, New Hampshire Vehicle Inspections, DNCR Commish Stewart, and CHARLIE Act

    FEB 6

    Chaos from Epstein, New Hampshire Vehicle Inspections, DNCR Commish Stewart, and CHARLIE Act

    A. J. breaks down the tremendous impact of the latest Epstein file dump, the chaotic New Hampshire vehicle inspection situation, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Commissioner throwing her staff under the bus over an ICE facility, and a CHARLIE Act in the Granite state.Thanks to https://PorcupineCoffeeRoasting.com, use code "NETAKE" for 15% off your order!aj@newenglandtake.comJoin the Substack: https://newenglandtake.comNH Journal, "ANALYSIS: The ICE Info Fiasco Is Just Stewart’s Latest Folly": https://nhjournal.com/analysis-the-ice-info-fiasco-is-just-stewarts-latest-folly/NH Journal, "Exec Council Slams Judge’s Ruling, Says No to Extending Vehicle Inspection Contract": https://nhjournal.com/exec-council-slams-judges-ruling-says-no-to-extending-vehicle-inspection-contract/Read 2026's NH HB 1792: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/billinfo.aspx?id=1642&inflect=200:00:00 Introduction00:01:00 Thanks to Porcupine Coffee Roasting00:01:35 Epstein Chaos00:10:04 NH Vehicle Inspections00:16:28 DNCR Commissioner Stewart and ICE00:23:17 CHARLIE Act in New Hampshire This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe

    30 min
  7. "Locally Sourced" Progressive Takes on the Democratic Party and Media Establishment

    JAN 28

    "Locally Sourced" Progressive Takes on the Democratic Party and Media Establishment

    A. J. is joined by Carter of Locally Sourced for a wide ranging discussion on the state of the Democratic party, modern media, and what the ICE situation really means. Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@LocallySourcedaj@newenglandtake.comJoin the Substack: https://newenglandtake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe

    30 min
  8. An Alternative to CORRUPT Democrats and Republicans

    JAN 21

    An Alternative to CORRUPT Democrats and Republicans

    Can we break out of the corrupt duopoly of Republicans and Democrats? State Chairman of Constitution party of New Hampshire Edmond Laplante joins the show to breakdown what they offer, how they stand on the issues, and the unique way it should stand out to Granite Staters. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Constitution Party of New Hampshire: https://www.cpofnh.comLaplante's US Senate campaign: https://laplante4constitutionalnh.com/aj@newenglandtake.comFollow on X: https://x.com/newenglandtakeJoin the Substack to support the show: https://newenglandtake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe

    30 min

  9. JAN 15

    Does flipping the Food Pyramid and promoting REAL FOOD give us MAHA at last?

    Dr. Jason Aziz, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and the New Hampshire Insurance Department, breaks down the Trump administration resetting the US nutrition policy, how this might set public policy in the right direction for proper nutrition, and where this puts RFK Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again mission. "Fact Sheet: Trump Administration Resets U.S. Nutrition Policy, Puts Real Food Back at the Center of Health": https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/fact-sheet-historic-reset-federal-nutrition-policy.htmlaj@newenglandtake.comJoin the Substack: https://newenglandtake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe

    32 min
  10. College Students Leading Political Campaigns NOW

    JAN 8

    College Students Leading Political Campaigns NOW

    Quinn Allred founded Let Us Lead to make sure young people, especially college students, are taken seriously by political campaigns and candidates of all parties. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Learn more about Let Us Lead: https://www.linkedin.com/company/let-us-lead/posts/?feedView=allaj@newenglandtake.comhttps://x.com/newenglandtakeSubscribe to the Substack: https://newenglandtake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe

    30 min
  11. Vermont’s Motel Program a Failure (it was inevitable)

    07/09/2025

    Vermont’s Motel Program a Failure (it was inevitable)

    The VTDigger has spent months reporting on the inevitable failure of Vermont housing homeless people in motels across the state, A. J. breaks down how the program was destined to fail and how Governor Phil Scott did what had to be done. Read the article: https://vtdigger.org/2025/07/01/we-need-a-prayer-as-executive-order-ends-hundreds-of-vermonters-exit-motels Email the show: aj@newenglandtake.com Join the Substack, pay if ya want: https://newenglandtake.substack.com https://x.com/newenglandtake This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe

    10 min
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News, Politics, and Policy. Analysis from Editor & Host A. J. Kierstead and interesting guests from New England. www.newenglandtake.com

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    New England Take
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    2021 - 2026
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