New Hampshire Journal

Michael Graham and Drew Cline
  • 4.6 (21)
  • POLITICS
  • UPDATED MONTHLY

The New Hampshire Journal podcast is hosted by Michael Graham, managing editor of NHJournal. 

  1. 5D AGO

    AFP Action on How John E. Sununu Can Win the NH US Senate Race

    When it comes to federal elections, New Hampshire Republicans have a losing streak that compares with the Cleveland Browns. But Greg Moore and Sarah Scott, senior advisors to AFP Action, believe Republican John E. Sununu can break that streak next year. For the first time ever, AFP Action has endorsed a candidate in a New Hampshire U.S. Senate primary, backing Sununu over his fellow former U.S. Senator Scott Brown, and they explain their strategy on the podcast. PLUS: Three things NHDems keep saying about the recently deceased Democratic government shutdown that are driving NHJournal Managing Editor Michael Graham crazy. The podcast is sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.

    34 min

  2. OCT 24

    John E. Sununu: 'I Will Win' The Race for US Senate

    A confident John E. Sununu (not to be confused with the many other N.H. Sununus, right Bret Baier?) joins the New Hampshire Journal podcast to talk about his newly-launched bid to return to the U.S. Senate. In a conversation at the Bridge Cafe in Manchester, N.H. Sununu shares his take on the current federal shutdown, as well as the current state of GOP politics -- a very different party than it was during his last race in 2008. Sununu on Shaheen, on Pappas, on the NHGOP and -- of course -- on Donald Trump. Hosted by Michael Graham, Managing Editor of NHJournal.com. Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.

    31 min

  3. OCT 3

    A House Democrat Speaks! Rep. Mandelbaum on NH Politics and the Democratic Party

    Immediately after Charlie Kirk's assassination, NHJournal issued an invitation to every elected NH Democrat to join us on the podcast and say, well, anything! Of the hundreds of election NHDems, just one took us up on the offer: Rep. Jennifer Mandelbaum. Dr. Jennifer Mandelbaum is a public health expert and dedicated public servant representing Portsmouth and Newington in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. She joins NHJournal Managing Editor Michael Graham to discuss NH politics, the current state of the NH Dem party, and the issues that matter to her. All made possible by our friends at Perfect Smiles of Nashua.

    34 min

  4. SEP 19

    NHJ Presents the Jimmy Kimmel Edition of 'Cigars & Snark'

    Live from Castro's in Bedford, NH it's 'Cigars & Snark!' NHJournal Managing Editor Michael Graham is joined by his WTKK-FM producer 'The Great and Powerful Tom,' Tom Shattuck. They attempt to explain why the Jimmy Kimmel story isn't generating the 'Free Speech Now!' outrage from the Right that the mainstream media seem to expect. They also tell some stories from their career doing conservative talk radio from deep-blue Boston. Find Tom Shattuck's "Burn Barrel" podcast here.

    33 min

  5. SEP 12

    Why Charlie Kirk's Murder Was Not a 'Lone Wolf' Attack

    On a special edition of the NHJournal podcast from Castro's in Bedford, political operative and NH native Matthew Barlett joins NHJournal managing editor Michael Graham from his regular stool at Shelly's Backroom in Washington, D.C. to discuss -- and debate -- the assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it means for American politics.  Bartlett calls the shooter a 'lone wolf.' Graham disagrees. Also, what could this spike in political violence mean for the 2026 midterm elections in New Hampshire and beyond? Click here to support NHJournal and our podcasts!

    38 min

  6. AUG 5

    Reefer Sanity? Kevin Sabet Says It's Time to Re-Think Legal Weed

    Kevin Sabet is President and CEO of the group Smart Approaches to Marijuana. He was in New Hampshire to talk to the National Association of Attorneys General about the impact of America's mass experiment with the commercial marijuana industry. His first book was called Reefer Sanity: Seven Great Myths About Marijuana, and he talks to NHJournal's Michael Graham about how New Hampshire's decision to stay out of the pot business may put it at the forefront of new thinking regarding legal weed. Graham also gives a shout out to the New Hampshire progressives who've taken a break from chanting "Globalize the Intifada" and "From the River to the Sea" to denounce the handful of neo-Nazis who showed up at the state house. Plus -- Why are your energy bills so damn high? Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua. To support NHJournal and its content as a "subscriber," please click here to kick in $4.99/month.

    43 min

  7. AUG 2

    NH Dems Vs. Sydney Sweeney

    Want to know why the Sydney Sweeney "Good Jeans" ad upset political progressives so much? Just check the reaction to Gov. Kelly Ayotte's decision to sign bills banning sex-change procedures for minor children. PLUS -- Why GOP midterm gerrymandering in Texas means there's almost no chance you'll see it in New Hampshire. Hosted by Michael Graham, managing editor of NHJournal.com. Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua. And by the wonderful NHJournal readers who "subscribe" to the newsletter for $4.99 each month. (Click here to become one of them!)

    29 min

  8. JUL 15

    Do NH Democrats Even WANT to Win?

    A new NHJournal/Praecones Analytica poll has dropped, and NHJ Managing Editor Michael Graham talks about it with New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIOP) Director Neil Levesque.  But first, it's Executive Councilor John Stephen venting his outrage at Magistrate Stephanie Johnson and her mishandling of two high-profile cases, including the horrific murder-suicide in Berlin. He says it's time for Johnson to go and the court has the power to kick her out. Plus, a bit of rank punditry from Graham as he tries to figure out what the heck NH Democrats are up to.  Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.

    52 min
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About

The New Hampshire Journal podcast is hosted by Michael Graham, managing editor of NHJournal. 

Information

  • Creator
    Michael Graham and Drew Cline
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    175
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 New Hampshire Journal
  • Show Website
    New Hampshire Journal

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