NH Insights

Scott Shepard
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  • News Commentary
  • Updated Weekly

Fact-based commentary and insights on New Hampshire people, policy, and politics — grounded, nonpartisan, and thoughtful. This podcast is produced using AI-assisted narration and visuals, based on research and scripts created by the host.

Episodes

  1. Feb 7

    Why Demographics Matter More Than Your Tax Rate

    New Hampshire is obsessed with taxes, but our real threat is biology. With 31% of our population nearing retirement and a shrinking workforce pipeline, the "Silver Wave" is officially cresting. In this episode, we unpack the "Hidden Fiscal Loop": how a shortage of workers causes business tax revenue to dwindle, forcing the state to shift costs to cities and towns. The result? Rising property taxes for the very residents trying to save money by blocking growth. Narration in this episode is AI-generated, based on scripts prepared and reviewed by the host.

    17 min

  2. Jan 28

    NH Fiscal Stress Test (NH 155, HB 1629, HB 1546, and CACR 18)

    This episode summarizes a nonpartisan fiscal stress test of New Hampshire’s budget and proposed legislation, including HB 155, HB 1629, HB 1546, and CACR-18. Using official economic forecasts and existing legal constraints, the analysis models how potential recession scenarios and spending limits could affect state finances, Medicaid obligations, higher education funding, and local property taxes. Narration and visuals in this episode are AI-generated, based on scripts prepared and reviewed by the host.

    18 min
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About

Fact-based commentary and insights on New Hampshire people, policy, and politics — grounded, nonpartisan, and thoughtful. This podcast is produced using AI-assisted narration and visuals, based on research and scripts created by the host.

Information

  • Creator
    Scott Shepard
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Scott Shepard
  • Show Website
    NH Insights