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You Never Know with Nicole Lee#12 — Want To Thrive In Banking & Finance? Learn This! | Paul Hodes: "Raise Both Hands!" "Be Your Own Career Counsellor." "Use Your Network!" "AI Is A Game-Changer."If you want to thrive in banking and finance, this episode is for you. Finance veteran, Paul Hodes, shares about the key moves that shaped his long-standing career, including experiences at Fidelity, more than 25 years at senior positions in Citi, and his transition to fintech at Privé Technologies, where he is now CEO. We dive deep into what really makes a difference in your career — how networking and corporate dynamics shape success, why mindset shifts are essential when moving from banking to fintech, and the impact of AI and digital solutions on the industry. 2025-03-3058 min
Capitol CloseupThe Final Capitol Close Up!Paul and Peggo reprise the second of their Holiday Specials for Paul's last Capitol Close Up broadcast. It's time for change and transition in 2023. Peggo has conducted Songweavers, the women's Community Chorus at the Concord Community Music School for 11 years. On January 24, the Songweavers will have an open sing for folks to sign up. Songweavers is a folk ensemble, no reading music necessary. All songs are learned by ear. Today's show features songs written by Peggo and Paul around the theme of "Joy". We're wishing you a Joyful New year for 2023.2022-12-2944 minCapitol CloseupThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly on Global WarmingPaul speaks with Rob Werner, NH state director for the League if Conservation voters. In a wide ranging discussion, they cover the recent election cycle's lack of focus on climate change despite recent landmark federal climate change legislation representing historic investments in the nation's infrastructure and green economy. They talk about prospects for NH to join its neighbors progressive climate change agendas. Rob recently returned from the annual COP27 UN climate conference in Egypt and they discuss "the good, the bad and the ugly" in the global effort to deal with our fast warming planet.2022-11-2843 minCapitol CloseupMurder on the Orient Express in ConcordPaul speaks with Betty Lent, the Director of the Concord Community Player's show "Murder on the Orient Express". The show is the kickoff for the Community Player's 95th anniversary season. In a highly regarded adaptation by Tony Award winning playwright Ken Ludwig. Agatha Christie's
1934 novel comes to the stage with a glamorous international cast. Murder, mystery, intrigue, wit and humor abound in this whodunit as Hercule Poirot, Belgium's gift to the word of great detectives must discover who murdered an American tycoon inside his train compartment locked from the inside!
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Friday...2022-11-1444 minCapitol CloseupCarlos Cardona: Rising Democratic StarPaul interviews Democratic leader Carlos Cardona of Laconia. A rising star in New Hampshire Politics, Cardona talks about growing up in a poor village in Puerto Rico without electricity or running water. After moving to New Hampshire and graduating from Laconia High School, Cardona has devoted himself to political action. As a gay Latino, Cardona has been a powerful advocate for fairness, equity and justice, facing down white supremacists and breaking through political prejudice. He believes the New Hampshire Democratic Party has changed, expanding and accepting a new generation of leaders ready to meet today's challenging times.2022-11-0743 min
The New England TakePaul Hodes on the upcoming electionFormer Congressman and co-host of Beyond Politics Paul Hodes discusses the political landscape as we get closer to election day and there is a fair bit of disagreement with A. J. on Biden's effectiveness as president. Check out his CD release party for Paul Hodes and the Blue Buddha Band on November 4th at The Dance Hall in Kittery, ME: https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/events/the-blue-buddha-band
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...2022-10-2620 minCapitol CloseupReproductive Rights, Parental Rights, and Health Care on the LinePaul speaks with Zandra Rice Hawkins and Sarah Robinson of Granite State progress about Women's Reproductive rights, the Right Wing attempt by NH Education commissioner Frank Edelblut and his cronies to pit parents against teachers and school boards with the purported "Parental Rights" push, designed to limit what schools can offer to LGBTQ+ and transgender students, and the landmark health care legislation passed by President Biden and Democrats in Congress which will help thousands of Granite Staters pay for medication and health care.2022-10-2444 minThe New England TakePaul Hodes and the Blue Buddha BandFormer Congressman, co-host of Beyond Politics, and musician Paul Hodes joins the show to talk about the new album "Turn This Ship Around" he made with is group Paul Hodes and the Blue Buddha Band. Check out their CD release party on November 4th at The Dance Hall in Kittery, ME: https://www.thedancehallkittery.org/events/the-blue-buddha-band
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Follow WKXL at https://facebook.com/nhtalkradio and https...2022-10-2419 minCapitol CloseupMel Myler on the Free Stater Threat to New HampshirePaul Speaks with New Hampshire State Representative Mel Myler who is running for re-election in Merrimack County District 9 encompassing Hopkinton and Bow about the peril to our democracy. Representative Myler is the ranking member and past chair of the NH House education committee with a cat bird seat to the controversial policies of New Hampshire's libertarian leaning commissioner of education, Frank Edelblut and Governor Sununu, who support diverting public funds for private education. Myler speaks frankly about a New Hampshire Republican party now held hostage by free-staters whose extreme views threaten the ability of legislators to work for the...2022-10-1743 minCapitol CloseupThe Wind in The WillowsPaul speaks with Karen Braz, award-winning director of the Concord Community Players' production of The Wind in The Willows. They cover Karen's remarkable career in theater and as an American Sign Language interpreter and talk about the show, a new adaptation for young performers based on the 2017 West End production. This show marks the kick off of the Community Players 95th season, and harkens back to the very first Concord Children's Theater Project inaugural show 27 years ago.
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Friday, October 14 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 15 at 2:00 pm
Performance at Concord City...2022-10-1042 minCapitol CloseupChild Welfare in the Post-Dobbs EraPaul Hodes speaks with Attorney Mike Lewis, former New Hampshire Prosecutor and advocate for child welfare about the failure's of society in general and New Hampshire in particular to prioritize the welfare of children. They discuss an upcoming law review article Mike coauthored with his wife, Leah Plunkett, about child welfare in the post-Dobbs era and what can be done, including by those who claim to be "pro-life", about truly caring for the lives and welfare of our children.2022-10-0344 min
Capitol CloseupThe Big Astronomy Festival at UNH This WeekendPaul interviews the "Skyguy", Professor John Gianforte, UNH astronomy Professor and director of the UNH observatory. They talk about recent advances in astronomy, the impact of the Webb telescope, the origin and age of the Universe, how to contemplate Space-Time, exoplanets, NASA's mission to crash a spacecraft into an asteroid and the Fall Astronomy Festival coming up this weekend at the UNH observatory.2022-09-2643 minCapitol CloseupRepublican Commentator Alicia Preston: Bringing the Republican Party Back from MAGAismPaul Interviews Alicia Preston, a native New Hampshire Republican strategist, consultant, writer, radio personality who grew up in a divided political household and now represents the "Republican of conscience" wing of the GOP. She believes in traditional, conservative Republican values and rejects the MAGA/Trump approach to politics. They cover her fascinating career from radio and TV news to rubbing elbows with would be Presidents. They discuss the recent polling about the critical New Hampshire races. 2022-09-1943 minCapitol CloseupThe BIG NH Primary Preview ShowPaul and veteran NH political reporter Kevin Landrigan break down the primary races in New Hampshire. Governor Chris Sununu faces a test of his strength with independents against three primary opponents. The Republican race for the US senate nomination has gotten hot and heavy. In the Spring Incumbent Maggie Hassan was seen as vulnerable. Now, Democrats are breathing easier. With the national parties spending millions, a late endorsement by the Governor, but without any endorsement from former President Trump. the Republicans appear poised to choose a bombastic MAGA conspiracy theorist as their candidate.2022-09-1243 minCapitol CloseupNH Journal's Michael Graham: the real difference between Republicans and DemocratsPaul and Michael Graham of the NH Journal engage in a rollicking conversation that rolls from Michael's start as a professional standup comedian to the editor of NH's leading conservative right wing news source. Along the way they dive into the differences between Democrats and Republicans and run down the upcoming Republican primaries in NH's gubernatorial and Federal races. A lively and fun conversation from opposite sides of the aisle.2022-09-0643 minCapitol CloseupThe Housing Crisis in New HampshirePaul interviews Natch Greyes, an attorney who heads Government Relations for the New Hampshire Municipal Association. They talk about the housing crisis in New Hampshire and recent changes to the laws that govern the conduct of the State's planning and zoning boards. New rules and regulations seek to spur the development of Work force housing and create more transparency on the planning and zoning process.2022-08-2343 min
New Hampshire JournalPaul Hodes on Tech, Progs and Rock & RollFormer NH-02 Congressman Paul Hodes is no stranger to wave elections. He was swept into office during the GOP collapse of 2006 and ran (unsuccessfully) for U.S. Senate during the Republican sweep of 2010.In this edition of the NHJournal podcast, Hodes talks about the possibility of a "red wave" hitting the Granite State in 2022, rebuts the argument that progressive politics in New Hampshire is dead, and offers advice for first-time candidates.Today Hodes is a principal at Shanti Energy, a net-zero development solar energy company, when he's not on the road with one of his...2022-08-1639 minCapitol CloseupKevin Landrigan on What's Going on With New Hampshire RepublicansPaul and Kevin Landrigan unpack the Gunstock Ski area controversy and examine the impact of the Free State Movement on New Hampshire Republicans and New Hampshire politics. How far right are Republican candidates for the US Senate and House? What has been the impact of the FBI search of Mar-A-Lago on politics in the Granite State?2022-08-1543 minCapitol CloseupWhat the Inflation Reduction Act Does to Fight Global Warming, Especially in New HampshirePaul catches up with Rob Werner, State Director of New Hampshire's League of Conservation Voters. They discuss the new landmark federal climate change law under the Inflation Reduction Act, plus the overall state of play in New Hampshire renewable energy and the State's recent 10 year energy plan.2022-08-0843 minCapitol CloseupThe Manchin Superdeal, Burn Pits, and Missing TextsThe normally sleepy August news lull exploded in recent days with the Manchin budget megadeal, Republicans' sudden turn on help for veterans exposed to toxins, suspiciously missing Secret Service texts...and the list goes on. A major reset on the political state of play is underway, and Paul and Alicia run through all of it...2022-08-0343 minCapitol CloseupBehind the Scenes on the Deal to Lower Drug PricesPaul interviews Max Richtman, President of the National Committee to to Preserve Medicare and Social Security about the recently announced US Senate deal finally allowing the Government to negotiate with the Pharmaceutical industry for lower Medicare Prescription drug prices for key drugs. While most of the attention has been focused on the climate change provisions and the fact of a deal, which came as a surprise even to Washington insiders, the Medicare Prescription Drug Reforms are big news. Paul and Max take us behind the scenes about the original dead-of-night 2003 deal to prohibit drug price negotiations and the challenging...2022-08-0143 minCapitol CloseupPolitics and PoltergeistsPaul speaks with Author, publisher and former New Hampshire State Rep and Senator Mary Ellen Humphrey about her recent books. Mary Ellen Humphrey will be at Gibson's Bookstore in Concord to talk about "Politics and Poltergeists" and "My Mountain Friend" on Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 PM. The politics book takes the reader behind the scenes in the NH state house, with a fantastical thriller twist. The mountain book is a memoir, including the challenges of healing from childhood trauma through immersion in New Hampshire's natural landscape. Don't miss this fascinating conversation filled with wry observation and a lifetime of wisdom.2022-07-2641 minCapitol CloseupNew Hampshire's Baffling, Deadly New Gun LawPaul and Zandra Rice Hawkins of Granite Sate Progress and the NH Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence discuss New Hampshire gun laws, including new legislation signed by the Governor which prohibits the state from enforcing Federal gun safety regulations. The new law has created confusion, consternation and chaos in the law enforcement community and threatens the safety of citizens and schools.2022-07-1844 min
Capitol CloseupA Reflection on the 4th of JulyPaul reflects on Independence Day, the warning from past Presidents in great speeches about the dangers to the Nation from within and the importance of unity.2022-07-0443 minCapitol CloseupWhat to Look For At Market Days, and Debra Altschiller Runs for SenatePaul speaks with Jessica Martin of Intown Concord about the planning for Concord's biggest annual community event, Market Days, June 23-25 and then turns to politics, interviewing State Representative Debra Altschiller about her run for the NH State Senate in District 24.2022-06-2044 minCapitol CloseupGovernor Sununu Angers RepublicansPaul and award-winning New Hampshire journalist Kevin Landrigan discuss the end of New Hampshire's 2022 legislative session and Governor Sununu's vetos. The Governor provoked the dismay of ultra-conservative members of his own party rejecting the legislature's attempt at Congressional redestricting, attempt to usurp the Governor's state of emergency powers and striking down a bill that would have banned schools from instituting mask mandates. They also cover some changes to the state's first ever abortion ban which went into effect at the beginning of the year, which were mildly praised by pro-choice advocates.2022-06-0643 min
Capitol CloseupState Senator Becky Whitley: Forging AheadPaul interviews NH State Senator Becky Whitley in a wide ranging discussion about what she's found to be the biggest challenges and surprises in a new legislature, how to get things done in the New Hampshire Senate with a right wing majority, her focus on issues around women and children, and her legislative successes. Redistricting has given Senator Whitley new constituents in Bow for November's election and she discusses what she's doing to introduce herself.2022-05-3043 minCapitol CloseupThe Abortion Battle in New HampshirePaul has a spirited discussion with Kayla Montgomery, Vice President of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England. They talk about the efforts of the Republican controlled New Hampshire legislature and Executive Council to defund Planned Parenthood and other family health care providers, and about Governor Sununu's shifting statements on women's reproductive health, claiming he is pro-choice while signing New Hampshire's first abortion ban into law and stating publicly that he has done more for the pro-life movement than anyone. And, they discuss the unconscionable ban on abortion which went into effect on January 1 of this year t...2022-05-2343 minCapitol CloseupCan we keep elections in New Hampshire clean and fair?Paul interviews Attorney Brad Cook, the co-chair of the recently empaneled Special Commission on Voter Confidence. They talk about New Hampshire's Republican Party, the legacy of Senator Warren Rudman, New Hampshire's voting system and the various bodies which help ensure New Hampshire's elections stay clean and fair.2022-05-1643 minCapitol CloseupLast Gas: Concord's Newest Must-See ProductionPaul interviews Wayland Bunnell, the director of Concord Community Player's upcoming production of "Last Gas", May 6-8 at the Concord City Auditorium. The play by actor/playwright John Cariani is a sometimes gritty comedy set in the last gas/convenience store before the Canadian border in Northernmost Maine. Cariani is well-known for his previous work, "Almost Maine" which has set records for the number of high school and regional theater productions over the past few years.2022-05-0244 minCapitol CloseupHigh stakes political races are taking shapePaul speaks with veteran award winning political reporter Kevin Landrigan about the recent deaths of two notable political figures, Renny Cushing and Kathy Rodgers. Then, a wave of challenges to the GOP's efforts to gerrymander congressional districts from the corner office to the State Supreme Court. Also, the emerging Democratic primary in the redrawn second district for Executive Council, a growing roster of GOP US Senate candidates and a potential high visibility primary for the Democratic race for Governor.2022-04-1943 minCapitol CloseupWhat's Really Happening with the ACA in AmericaPaul speaks with Lucy Hodder, a leader at the UNH Health Care Policy and Practice Institute, about the state of health care. President Obama recently visited the White House for the first time since 2017 to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the ACA. The Affordable Care Act was derisively termed "Obamacare" by Republicans who have made it their priority to repeal the law , but it’s now supported by a majority of Americans. Paul and Lucy talk about the benefits of the law and also what more needs to be done to continue health care reform.2022-04-1143 minCapitol CloseupThe Future of Marijuana in New Hampshire and the USPaul speaks with Karen O'Keefe, the State Policy director for the Marijuana Policy project, the national organization working to reform cannabis laws in the United States. The New Hampshire House has just passed HB 1598 which proposes to give the State Liquor Commission a monopoly on regulating, growing, and selling retail recreational marijuana in state liquor stores. With its fate uncertain in the Senate, the Governor sounds open to this new source of revenue for the state coffers. Opponents say its unworkable. In a wide-ranging discussion, Paul and Karen cover the history of marijuana in the United States from colonial...2022-04-0443 minCapitol CloseupThe First Day of Spring, the Surprising History of Daylight Savings TimePaul and his special Guest Peggo Horstmann Hodes celebrate the first day of Spring and his birthday with a special show with poetry and song, including a fascinating expose on the little known truth about the history of Daylight Savings time from the Ancient Romans to the present day.2022-03-2141 minCapitol CloseupNH Citizens Slap Down the Right Wing Assault on EducationPaul speaks with Zandra Rice Hawkins and Sarah Robinson of Granite State progress about the assault on public education in New Hampshire, and how Governor Chris Sununu, Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut, and Republican legislators have teamed up with radical "free staters." The good news? Unexpectedly positive results of recent school board elections, showing that Granite State parents and citizens care about public education and are determined to stand up against the right wing attack.2022-03-1442 minCapitol CloseupTom Sherman: Doctor, Senator, Our Next Governor?Paul speaks with Doctor Tom Sherman, NH State Senator, community leader, health care and education leader and, rock 'n' roll bass player. Senator Sherman has formed an exploratory committee for his all-but-certain run for Governor in the Granite State. Paul and the good doctor talk about his background and training, his work in the legislature, and his take on the state of the state.2022-03-0743 minCapitol CloseupGovernor Sununu Is Trying to Navigate Republican Turbulence. Is It Working?Paul speaks with Veteran award-winning NH journalist Kevin Landrigan about Governor Chris Sununu and his recent State of the state address. Sununu was recently touted by the Washington post as one of the top ten potential candidates for President in 2024, ahead of a number of notable national figures. How is the Governor skating the fractious lines on the ice in the Republican party between the radical right and the moderate wings? What's he saying about Washington? How is it playing at home? All this and more on this week's Capitol Close Up.2022-02-2142 minCapitol CloseupNew Hampshire farming...plus, sports opportunities for girlsPaul speaks with Jane Presby of Concord's Dimond Hill Farm. They talk about growing up on a farm, Jane's career as a pioneer of sports for women and girls in Concord's schools, The difference between natural and organic farming, How to grow killer tomatoes and food policy. https://dimondhillfarm.square.site/, https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=dimond%20hill%20farm.2022-02-0743 min
Capitol CloseupA Shocking Case. A Broken System.Paul speaks with Attorney Michael Lewis about the case of Harmony Montgomery, the child whose disappearance has received national attention and sparked a cross border blame game about the failings of the child protective services, law enforcement and the courts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Lewis has requested Federal intervention to address New Hampshire's long-standing failure to adequately protect abused and neglected children.2022-01-3143 minCapitol CloseupNew Hampshire's Own Music Industry TitanPaul speaks about music and the music business with Bob Lord, Composer, bassist, producer and CEO of Parma recordings. Lord is the busiest guy in show business. Parma is a Grammy Award winning, New Hampshire based global recording company focused on expanding horizons in classical and Jazz music. Bob Lord and Parma have worked with such diverse composers as Pete Townsend of The Who and Dan Brown, author of the DaVinci code. As a musician, Bob Lord has just released a solo album called "Playland Arcade" a prog-rock extravaganza.2022-01-2442 minCapitol CloseupKilling Carbon Cash BackPaul speaks with John Gage and former State Rep Ken Wells about the carbon-cash back project and the attempt by the NH house kill this market based, pro-consumer federal policy to tackle climate change2022-01-1742 min
Capitol CloseupThe future of the Capitol Center for the ArtsPaul interviews Sal Prizio, the Capitol Center for the Arts' new Executive Director, about his career as a touring rock 'n' roll guitarist, record company executive and performing arts center manager. They talk about the present day challenges and the opportunities ahead for the CCA.2022-01-1143 min
Capitol CloseupTwists and Turns Ahead in New Hampshire Politics, with Kevin Landrigan of the Union LeaderPaul and veteran Journalist Kevin Landrigan review some of the top stories that made news in 2021 and look ahead to some of the issues that will be hot topics for 2022. Covid and the politics of Covid have dominated headlines and in an election year with big races for Governor and the US Senate, there may be some surprising twists and turns ahead.2022-01-0343 min
Capitol CloseupThe Holiday Show: Music, Stories, and MorePaul is joined by his wife -- noted musician, singer, and teacher Peggo Horstmann Hodes -- for fun performances, funny stories, light verse, and seasonal cheer. 2021-12-2043 min
Capitol CloseupBlackouts Coming, Sununu's Covid Politics, and Pence in New HampshirePaul speaks with veteran journalist Kevin Landrigan. They cover the twists and turns in the energy picture and the dire warnings about rolling electricity blackouts for the Grid this winter, the PUC's strange decision to cut energy efficiency, the COVID surge and the politics of Covid for Governor Sununu, and 2024 Presidential hopeful Mike Pence's recent trip to New Hampshire.2021-12-1343 minCapitol CloseupWhat does Dems' big bill actually do for people in New Hampshire?Paul speaks with Zandra Rice Hawkins of Granite State progress and Nancy Glynn of Moms Rising about the Build Back Better Plan and what the health care and child and family provisions mean for Granite Staters.2021-12-0643 minCapitol CloseupProgress on Climate Abroad, Disaster in New HampshireConcord City Councilor Rob Werner joins Paul to talk about the 26th annual Conference of Parties, the climate change conference in Glasgow, and about local, sate and national politics around climate change. Rob vividly describes the scene in Glasgow as well as the successes and challenges of the conference. All this while here at home, on the last day of the Climate Change conference, the NH PUC decimated New Hampshire's energy efficiency efforts.2021-11-3043 min
Capitol CloseupA Dem Turnaround Will Require Doing Something...DifferentPaul interviews Beyond Politics co-host Matt Robison about his recent article in Newsweek "Stacey Abrams Just Gave Democrats a Blueprint for Saving Themselves." Matt points out the massive headwinds that Democrats face, including Republican structural advantages like the fact that Republicans get half the votes in the Senate for representing just 43 percent of the country, as well as an enthusiasm gap. In the recent Virginia and New Jersey elections, Democratic candidates actually exceeded their vote totals from the previous election—but Republicans still exceeded them by way more. Together, this means that Democrats don't need to match Republican voter enthus...2021-11-2242 min
Capitol CloseupThe Lone DemocratPaul interviews Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington, the one Democrat on New Hampshire's five member Executive Council, about her job and the challenges of standing up and speaking out for the people of New Hampshire in the face of Republican opposition to progress. The wide ranging discussion delves into the New Hampshire abortion ban, the politics of education, the right wing attempt to shut down democracy in New Hampshire and anti-vaccine politics.2021-11-1541 minCapitol CloseupAll Together Now -- A Global Event Coming to ConcordPaul interviews Karen Braz,Co- Founder and Director of the Concord Community Players Children'sTtheater Project about their upcoming show. The show is a musical revue called "All Together Now! - A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre," presented by The Children's Theatre Project, with guest performances and a big cast at the Audi on November 12th and 13th. The show is going to be performed in all 50 states and territories and 40 countries worldwide on the same weekend, all to support local theaters and theater companies.2021-11-0842 minCapitol CloseupInside the Global Warming Conference With a New Hampshire DelegatePaul interviews Concord City Councilor and League of Conservation Voters Executive Director Rob Werner as he sets out to the Climate Conference in Glasgow about local, national and global climate change challenges.2021-11-0142 minCapitol CloseupSenator Cindy Rosenwald: fighting the abortion ban and getting affordable health care in New HampshirePaul's guest is New Hampshire Senator Cindy Rosenwald. They touch on the New Hampshire abortion ban signed into law by Governor Chris Sununu, health care in the Granite State under the Affordable Care Act and the impact and challenges of medicaid expansion in New Hampshire.2021-10-2543 minCapitol CloseupFormer Dems Chair Kathy Sullivan on protecting voting in New Hampshire and AmericaPaul sits down with Former State Democratic Party Chair and lifelong Manchester New Hampshire resident Kathy Sullivan about New Hampshire's voting system and what proposed changes at the federal level might mean for the state.2021-10-1843 min
Capitol CloseupPolitical Shenanigans in New HampshirePaul speaks with award winning veteran New Hampshire political reporter Kevin Landrigan about recent New Hampshire political shenanigans. Anti-vax protesters shut down the executive council, without arrests but armed police surround climate change protests and arrest 18. A Powerful committee chairman forced to resign over conspiracy laden emails and Governor Sununu travels nationwide courting influential Republicans.2021-10-1143 minCapitol CloseupBarefoot in...White Park???Paul Speaks with Co-director Betty Lent and organization President Ellen Burger about the upcoming Concord Community Players production of Neil Simon's classic "Barefoot in the Park", coming to the Concord City Auditorium October 15-17. Originally scheduled for May 2020, the show was shuttered by the pandemic but returns to warm your hearts with love and laughter.2021-10-0441 minCapitol CloseupOpera in New HampshirePaul speaks with Jane Cormier, professional opera singer, founder of NH Opera Fest and Director of the Piccola Opera Company, whose Opera Idol competition wraps up on September 25th with live streamed performances.2021-09-2043 minCapitol CloseupHow Could a "Commons" Approach Transform Our Economy?Paul interviews Roy Morrison, activist, author, social theorist and environmentalist about his career from Clamshell alliance to prolific wirter and thinker. His recent article in the Wall Street Journal International edition argues that integrating a "Commons" approach to our politics, economy and society is the way forward to a transformational ecological economy that serves us all.https://wsimag.com/economy-and-politics/66788-global-commons-or-billionaire-netocracy2021-09-1343 minCapitol CloseupThe Wildest Theater Experience In New Hampshire...and Maybe AmericaPaul talks with Concord Community Player's producers Wayland Bunnell and Lacy Long about the enigmatic smash hit play "White Rabbit, Red Rabbit". The Play, by a young Iranian playwright, i performed by a different actor every night without rehearsal or direction. The real catch? The actor doesn't see the script before he steps on stage! Coming to Concord's Hatbox theater in September.2021-08-3043 minCapitol CloseupBehind the Scenes at the Concord Community Music SchoolPaul speaks with Maryanne Lindberg, the new interim Executive Director of the Concord Community Music School about her career, including her extensive background as a singer. Maryanne sang everything from hard rock to opera before moving into the world of finance, fundraising, and management. It's a fascinating peek under the hood of what it takes to lead a major not-for-profit organization in transition.2021-08-2342 minCapitol CloseupThe Business of Concord, NHPaul interviews Concord Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tim Sink. He's led the organization for almost 30 years, overseeing an expanded membership, new initiatives in building Concord's creative economy, pushing for progress and weathering challenges. We talk about some of the high points and low points, and the road ahead.2021-08-1643 minCapitol CloseupThe rapidly changing politics and governance of Covid in New HampshirePaul Catches up with award winning veteran journalist Kevin Landrigan. They cover the changing face of the pandemic in the state, the Governor's response and political ambitions, how schools, towns and cities are handling the crisis and recent changes in the Republican House leadership.2021-08-0942 min
Capitol CloseupThe Future of the Capitol Center for the ArtsPaul interviews Nicki Clarke who has just retired as the Executive Director of Concord's Capitol Center for he Arts. In a wide ranging discussion, Paul takes Nicki back to her beginnings and the challenges and opportunities of her nearly 15 years at the CCA.2021-08-0240 min
Capitol CloseupParenting a child with a disability, and making films about disability rightsPaul speaks with Dan Habib, the creator of award-winning, nationally broadcast documentary films on disability-related topics. Habb's films have been nominated for Emmy awards, translated into 17 languages, and used worldwide to support inclusive education and disability rights. Dan's son Samuel has a serious disability and lives in a wheelchair. In this broad ranging conversation, Paul and Dan talk about the challenges as well as the joys and opportunities of parenting a child with a disability.
Photo by Hans Moerman on Unsplash2021-07-2643 minCapitol CloseupEducation: Can New Hampshire Keep Up?Paul speaks with Dr. Pam Clark and takes a deep dive into education in New Hampshire. Not just the usual discussion about funding...insights into the culture of education, the impact of the pandemic on the future of education in the state, and the underlying structure of our current educational system.2021-07-1943 min
Capitol CloseupGrammy-nominated musician Seth Glier, on his upcoming Concord ShowPaul talks with grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Seth Glier about his upcoming show on July 17th in Concord at the Capitol Center for the Arts summer concert series and his forthcoming album, The Coronation, coming soon. The recording is Seth's sixth in an already notable career. Includes clips from the album and a look inside the new songs.2021-07-1243 minCapitol CloseupA Political Earthquake in New Hampshire on VotingThe New Hampshire Supreme Court just ruled a major voting rights law unconstitutional -- a ruling that ruling received national attention as a major victory for voting rights and a blow to Republican voter suppression efforts. Paul speaks with Trial Attorney Bill Christie, the lead attorney on the case.2021-07-0543 minCapitol CloseupDemocrats in New Hampshire -- Where to from Here?Paul has a lively conversation with NH Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley and longtime Democratic activist Jon Bresler about the state of politics in New Hampshire, the effect of national politics, and recent Democratic special election victories.2021-06-1443 min
Capitol CloseupProtecting Children in New HampshirePaul Follows up with Attorney Mike Lewis about funding for child protection in New Hampshire and other critical issues of public safety.2021-06-0743 min
Capitol CloseupUFOs, Wuhan, and Things We *Think* We KnowIn Washington and around the country, the number one topic seems to be UFOs. After a 60 minutes profile featuring interviews with military pilots, articles in major newspapers, and comments from former President Barack Obama that there are objects in the skies that “we don't know exactly what they are”…people are taking the issue very seriously. Paul and Matt had one of the top experts in the country on analyzing UFO videos on Beyond Politics this week, and the panel discusses what they found out. Also, what do we take away from the media's backpedaling on the Wuhan Covid lab lea...2021-06-0144 minCapitol CloseupThe American Rescue Plan's Giant Impact in New HampshirePaul speaks with folks from Granite state Progress and Moms Rising about the American Rescue Plan and effect it will have in the state2021-05-3142 min
Capitol CloseupHow New Hampshire Citizens Are Taking Action on ClimatePaul talks with John Gage of Citizens’ Climate Lobby about his work as state coordinator for New Hampshire, in which he helps guide the New Hampshire Resolution to Take Action on Climate Pollution town warrant article project (carboncashback.org).2021-05-1743 min
Capitol CloseupIs New Hampshire Breaking the Law on Protecting Children?Paul Speaks with Attorney Mike Lewis about his lawsuit claiming that New Hampshire's under funding of child protection is not just wrong but illegal under our laws and Constitution.
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Capitol CloseupWhat is the Government about to reveal about UFOs? (really!)Did former Congressman Hodes actually see an alien spacecraft? And is Liz Cheney about to "beamed up" by her own party? Also, can Dems figure out what the heck to do on voting rights, immigration, guns, and the minimum wage?
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Capitol CloseupSenator David Watters: the Promise and the Pitfalls of Energy and ClimatePaul interviews State Senator David Watters about the politics of climate change and renewable energy in the Granite State2021-05-0343 min
Capitol CloseupGrading the first 100 days of President BidenHow has Biden done on policy, politics, and "restoring the soul of the nation?" How are Republicans doing in response? And how should we think about the next 100 days?2021-04-2744 min
Capitol CloseupThe comeback: the return of music, theater, and arts at the Capitol CenterPaul talks with Joe Gleason, Assistant Executive Director at the Capitol Center for the Arts, about the story of one of the premier performing arts venues in New Hampshire, and what is coming there next as they prepare to emerge from the pandemic shutdown.2021-04-2643 minCapitol CloseupWaters, Earmarks, and Supreme Court PackingWere Rep. Maxine Waters’s (D-Calif.) remarks calling for protesters to “get more confrontational” typical Washington noise, or does this incident say anything deeper about where we are in politics today? Should Congress restore earmarks? Is it time to pack the Supreme Court? And are we losing the war on Covid?2021-04-2144 min
Capitol CloseupReligious Freedom in a Changing New HampshirePaul talks with attorney Mike Lewis about the implications of NH HB 544 for religious freedom and how New Hampshire has changed2021-04-1942 min
Capitol CloseupEverything You Need to Know About the Financial Planning Topic You Never Think AboutPeople love to NOT think about it. But personal financial advisor Mike Morton says its the FIRST thing he talks about with his clients. In this episode, everything you need to think about, on the topic you're not thinking about...2021-04-1522 min
Capitol CloseupWas the J&J Pause a Massive Fumble? And is the GOP Feud a BFD?The panel dives deep on whether the CDC blundered on pausing the J&J vaccine, whether Republican infighting will actually hurt the party long term, and whether Alabama Governor Asa Hutchinson's veto of a bill on medical care for transgender youth is a political breath of fresh air.
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Capitol CloseupKevin Landrigan Catches Us Up on Absolutely Everything Happening in the LegislaturePaul and veteran New Hampshire journalist Kevin Landrigan talk about recent bills passed by the New Hampshire House and catch up on the general state of play in New Hampshire politics2021-04-1242 min
Capitol CloseupAre American Companies Drinking "Woke-a Cola?"The panel of New Hampshire politics experts digs in to why big companies are dissing Republican voting laws, whether the big new infrastructure bill makes economic sense, and why Senator Joe Manchin is smiling this week. Also, veteran Republican political consultant Alicia Preston gives some hot tips to politicians like Matt Gaetz on how not to pay prostitutes. 2021-04-0644 min
Capitol CloseupIs New Hampshire Becoming a Leader...in Voter Suppression?!?2021 has seen a huge increase in voter suppression efforts by the Republican-dominated legislature. Today in Capitol Close Up, Paul interviews Maya Getter and Lucas Meyer, two political leaders working with the New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights to beat back voter suppression efforts in New Hampshire. They discuss the diatribe by New Hampshire's Secretary of State about HR 1, the Federal effort to protect our right to vote.
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Capitol CloseupSo many different kinds of accounts! Where should you put your money?From savings to brokerage, 401ks, HSA, and 529 accounts: there are a lot of accounts to choose from! Where should you focus your savings? What is the "right" account to put your money to save on taxes and grow it for the future? Today we discuss the order of account funding, which accounts to focus on first, second and third.
We cover:
Paying off high-interest debt first
Saving for Emergencies
Finding free money (401k match and 529 state-tax deductions)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Roth IRA and backdoor Roth contributions2021-03-3022 min
Capitol CloseupInstagram for Kids?!?Could this possibly be a good idea? Also, what is the Archegos "blowout" and what does it mean for how to think about investing, and is it time to rethink commercial real estate in the age of remote work?
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Capitol CloseupFunding our schools: Andru Volinsky on epic failures from both partiesPaul talks with former executive councilor and school funding advocate Andru Volinsky about the tortured path and endless debate over state funding for public education. Andru has some strong words for Democrats and Republicans alike who have stood in the way of a solution.
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Capitol CloseupWhat is a Backdoor Roth?Financial Advisor Mike Morton explains everything you need to know about converting traditional IRAs to Roth, saving on your taxes, and getting the most bang for your retirement buck...
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Capitol CloseupHow to Invest During the Great ReopeningEconomists are predicting a surge in 2021 as America reopens. So is this a giant opportunity for investors, or a moment of caution? Will businesses that thrived in 2020 take a hit in 2021? Also, what can a 101 year old nun teach us about wise investing?
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Capitol CloseupStopping Anti-Asian Racism in New HampshirePaul tackles racism directed at New Hampshire's Asian-American Community with guests Cindy Khoury, a Korean- American seacoast area real estate entrepreneur, Cora Quisumbing-King, the Filipino-American co-chair of NH's AAPI caucus (Asian, American, Pacific Islander) and State Rep. Latha Mangipudi,of Nashua, the first Indian-American to be elected to the New Hampshire legislature.2021-03-2240 min
Capitol CloseupWant a radar watching you sleep?Google Nest seems to think so! Is this a smart play for the home device market or another Google Glass style fizzle? Also, what can the New England Patriots teach us about investing?2021-03-1622 min
Capitol CloseupWhat's in the American Rescue Bill For You?A quick breakdown from financial advisor Mike Morton2021-03-1622 minCapitol CloseupHow Business and the Arts Work Together in New HampshirePaul interviews Tricia Anderson Soule. Since 2018, Tricia has been the Executive Director of New Hampshire's Business Committee for the Arts. Founded in 1985, the NHBCA promotes the value of the Arts in economic, social and community development and recognizes the role that the business community plays in supporting the arts in New Hampshire.2021-03-1542 min
Capitol CloseupWhat Voters Are Thinking TodayHot off the presses, the newest high-quality poll from the St. Anselm's College Survey Center raises some big questions. Why did the Biden honeymoon end so quickly? Is Senator Maggie Hassan in for tough sledding? Is Donald Trump still at the top of New Hampshire Republicans' pyramid? St. Anselm's Institute of Politics Executive Director Neil Levesque explains the answers to these and more.2021-03-1222 min
Capitol CloseupAmazon's Big NFL Play: Touchdown or Fumble?Amazon is making a massive play to own exclusive NFL streaming rights -- what does it mean for the future of streaming, sports leagues, and advertising in America? Also, $2.15 quadrillion in stock trades in 2020...the huge implications of a market awash in cash.2021-03-0922 min
Capitol CloseupRace, Opportunity, and Education in New HampshireGene Martin is the associate director of development at Plymouth State University and a former chair of the Plymouth State Alumni Association Board of Directors. He talks about growing up black in Manchester, changing NH demographics, his work educating about racism, his efforts to help college kids with scholarships, and what NH colleges and universities are doing about systemic racism.2021-03-0842 min
Capitol CloseupWhat to do in a red-hot marketThe stock market is sky-high. So should you jump in, or run for cover? An investing strategy for a hot market from financial advisor Mike Morton.
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Capitol CloseupProtecting New Hampshire Forests and LandsPaul is joined by Jack Savage, President of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests to talk about conservation, working with both parties on New Hampshire lands issues, and the publishing business.2021-03-0143 minCapitol CloseupClosing the Wealth GapZandra Rice Hawkins, head of Granite State Progress, talks about the wealth gap in New Hampshire and America, and the policies that can work to fix it.2021-02-2243 min
Capitol CloseupKevin Landrigan and Latha MangipudiPaul interviews New Hampshire Journalist Kevin Landrigan about the future of New Hampshire's Republican Party and State Representative Latha Mangipudi about racism under the Dome.2021-02-1544 minCapitol CloseupHenry Herndon on Clean EnergyHenry Herndon joins Paul to discuss prospects for community solar and other clean tech in New Hampshire2021-02-0843 min