Capitol Closeup

Today, part two of our episode from last week in which we dive into a topic that sounds a little technical, so most people assume it's not worth paying  attention to, but makes a difference that may be costing you thousands of dollars. Financial planner Mike Morton explains the difference between the mutual funds we're all familiar with and ETFs,  and why that difference is likely to show up in your tax bill.  He also covers: 

Some surprising pros and cons.  Also, what do we make of Trump's latest "very stable genius" idea to fake a Chinese attack on Russia?

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.

It's a topic that sounds a little technical, so most people assume it's not worth paying attention to. But it's a difference that may be costing you thousands of dollars.  In this episode, financial planner Mike Morton explains the difference between the mutual funds we're all familiar with and ETFs, and why that difference is likely to show up in your tax bill.  He also covers:

The war in Ukraine brings a new wave of unity across American politics--but where will it go next, especially as the President tries to reframe the narrative in the State of the Union address?  Also, what do we make of the massive wave of Democratic congressional retirements?

Why this war? Why now? And are there fractures behind the scenes within the Kremlin? Sean Carberry served as NPR’s international correspondent based in Kabul, Afghanistan after reporting for NPR from more than two dozen middle eastern and African countries.  He shares what top analysts are thinking about the state of the war in Ukraine, what his colleagues on the ground are focusing on right now, and what the future might hold. A crossover episode with the Beyond Politics Podcast.

Photo by Max Kukurudziak on Unsplash

Seriously, how much should you care about a 0.25% fee for maintaining your investments? What if I told you that could easily add up to $100,000? Curious about how that could happen? Mike Morton of Morton Financial Advice walks through how to think about fees when you're investing, what's worth it, what's not, and how to figure out what's worth worrying about.

We take a break from the heavy news this week to ask if the Celtics really have what it takes to continue their hot streak in the final 22 games of the regular NBA season, which start tonight. What do the numbers tell us on Jason, Jaylen, Rob, Marcus, Derrick, and the rest of the team, and how far can they go?

Also, an inside view of how members of congress view classified material to understand issues of war and peace. And are Democrats right to pivot to "feel the pain" of voters?

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.