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Also, can Republicans de-Trump themselves? Why does the leading progressive data analyst call the Democrats' future "very scary"? And what are the big takeaways from the Olympics?

Paul 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.

Alicia and Matt try to figure out what the heck is happening with the US and the Russians at the Olympics, if the IOC is the most corrupt organization int he world, whether there is hope on Covid vaccination, what's happening with the January 6 Commission, will Chris Sununu run for the Senate, and what's up with that wacko Texas law that turns everyone into a vigilante?

Paul 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.

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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.

Republicans say some truly bonkers things; Dems try to move away from bonkers things they already said; and one (Republican) governor does the unexpected and says it like it is.

Paul 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.

Why else are things seemingly going so well for Biden, terribly for Trump, and yet the parties are as deadlocked as ever with no one in America changing their minds? Also, is grilling terrible? Should pot get you suspended from the Olympics? And what just happened in the New Hampshire Supreme Court that will ripple across the country?

The 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.

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