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Capitol Closeup episodes
- What the heck is the Windham audit? And are Dems in big trouble in redistricting?
Veteran political report Kevin Landrigan walks through the biggest questions in New Hampshire politics
44 min - Termites, Inflation, and Masks
How bad has the rot at the foundation of the Republican Party become, and will the whole house collapse? How much should we really worry about inflation? And does anyone understand the new mask guidance from the CDC?
Photo by Allison Heine on Unsplash
45 min - How New Hampshire Citizens Are Taking Action on Climate
Paul 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).
44 min - Being a Staffer, and What Economics Teaches Us About Politics
Matt was a guest on WKXL's "The New England Take" with AJ Kiersted. We covered why being a Congressional staffer was such an incredible career experience, how studying economics informs politics, and why politics is such a mess these days.
44 min - Are We About to Make [Gasp] PROGRESS in Congress?
The panel reads the congressional tea leaves and finds some hopeful signs. Also, what does a weak jobs report mean, and does the Democratic Party have a "Woke" problem?
Photo by Wes Hicks on Unsplash
44 min - Is 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.
Photo by Scott Webb on Unsplash
45 min - What 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?
Photo by Artem Kovalev on Unsplash
44 min - Senator David Watters: the Promise and the Pitfalls of Energy and Climate
Paul interviews State Senator David Watters about the politics of climate change and renewable energy in the Granite State
44 min - Grading the first 100 days of President Biden
How 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?
45 min - The comeback: the return of music, theater, and arts at the Capitol Center
Paul 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.
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About Capitol Closeup
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Former Congressman Paul Hodes gets the inside scoop on what’s happening in New Hampshire with the most experienced reporters and leaders in the state. Broadcast on WKXL as part of the "Beyond…
Politics" radio show.