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New Hampshire Has IssuesThe NH Senate (and choices made) with Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaThe Democratic Leader of the NH Senate, Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, joins Liz to talk about the choices the NH Senate made this year (and lawmakers have made over the past ~decade), and how they will impact everyday Granite Staters...and the benefits given to those who have something called "portfolios." Liz asks RPK if she watches Severance and RPK asks Liz to remind her not to burn the salmon.New episodes in July.Become a supporter of the showHave an idea for an upcoming episode? Email L...2025-07-1335 min
Anything BUT PoliticsPeace Corps, Parenthood, and Political LifeSenator Rebecca Perkins Kwoka takes us on a remarkable journey from her childhood living above a family-owned Dairy Queen to her current role as Senate Democratic Leader in New Hampshire. With warmth and humor, she reveals how the practical lessons from her small business upbringing continue to shape her approach to both politics and parenthood."No one is coming to save you," she reflects, describing the self-reliance instilled by her early years decorating ice cream cakes and serving customers. This problem-solving mindset has proven invaluable throughout her career, from her time studying at Phillips Exeter Academy, Dartmouth...2025-06-0242 min
An Honorable ProfessionBONUS EPISODE: New Hampshire’s Top Races with Senator Rebecca Perkins KwokaToday’s bonus episode kicks off a limited series including interviews with host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan to explore what's happening across the country heading into the 2024 Elections. Debbie will be checking in with NewDEALers in swing states about the state of the presidential election, as well traveling to other states to ask about key state legislative races, ballot initiatives, and more. In this episode, Debbie speaks with Senator Rebecca Perkins Kwoka in New Hampshire – a key presidential swing state, a site for Democratic state legislature gains, and the home to the most competitive gubernatorial race in the...2024-10-0118 min
The New Politics PodcastRebecca Perkins KwokaMeet Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, the first openly LGBTQ+ candidate elected to a state-level seat in New Hampshire. Her state-level win came after two terms on the Portsmouth City Council, where she was a fierce advocate for workforce and affordable housing issues.
Rebecca has a fascinating background. She grew up in Exeter New Hampshire, where her family owned the local Dairy Queen. Rebecca grew up working there, and continued working there up to 30 hours a week even when she was enrolled at Phillips Exeter Academy, the elite private school in town. She went on to serve in the P...2021-07-2154 min
An Honorable ProfessionRebecca Perkins Kwoka Offers a Hand to Struggling Small BusinessDuring Pride Month, host Ryan Coonerty talks with Senator Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, the first openly LGBTQ+ woman to be elected to New Hampshire's state senate, about her work to ensure small businesses aren't left out of pandemic recovery and how she brings new perspectives and voices to the table as a member of the LGBTQ community.2021-06-1739 min
The Postpartum RevolutionThe Working Mom: How Paid Leave and Compassionate Policy Can Help Mothers Thrive with Rebecca Perkins Kwoka“I want to show other women that it’s ok to pursue the passions you had before becoming a mother.”⠀I had a chat with Rebecca Perkins Kwoka and it got me all fired up about...- federal paid leave policy, and how vital it is for families to thrive- representation in government... we need more womxn making policies, because the current policies in place leave so many folx behind, and that’s just not ok- how parental - not just maternal - paid leave policies can help decrease gender based wage...2020-09-1154 min