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  • REACTION to conversation on a New Hampshire Education income tax chat with Andru Volinsky

    A. J. gives a postmortem on his discussion with Andru Volinsky on his 3-3 Tax Savings Plan to fund New Hampshire schools through an income tax. A chat with a dishonest, smug leftist that does not have a solution to education funding.

    Thank you to Freitag marketing, get the best in marketing for your company at https://freitagmarketing.comAndrew Demers: Income tax won’t solve NH's school spending problem: https://www.unionleader.com/opinion/op-eds/andrew-demers-income-tax-won-t-solve-nhs-school-spending-problem/article_86f5f0d4-1632-45f7-956d-e9db1e9ee66f.htmlLearn more about Volinsky's plan: https://nhtaxsavingscalculator.comJoin the Substack to support the show: https://newenglandtake.comHit me up with you opinions: [email protected]



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    31 min
  • His own party disagrees, but this Democrat wants Education funded with an INCOME TAX in NH

    A. J. is joined by Andru Volinsky, an attorney and former New Hampshire Executive Councilor. He discusses his proposed "3-3 Tax Savings Plan", but does this actually address the cost of education and how will he fight the fact Democrat leadership disagrees with an income tax?Learn more about the 3-3 Tax Savings Plan: https://nhtaxsavingscalculator.comThe Last Bake Sale: https://www.lastbakesalebook.comCheck out his Substack: https://andruvolinsky.substack.comRead A. J.'s counterpoint data from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy: https://jbartlett.org/2025/06/per-pupil-spending-in-nh-nearly-doubles-from-2001-2024-as-district-public-schools-spend-1-25-billion-more-on-54000-fewer-students/Join the Substack: https://newenglandtake.comEmail the show: [email protected]



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    32 min
  • Red Sift cyber security expert on cyber intrusion, AI hackers, and Iran

    A. J. is joined by Red Sift's Brian Westnedge on why insurance companies, individuals, and small businesses are most vulnerable to hacking, the complexity of artificial intelligence in this space, and the impact of foreign actors, like Iran.Thank you to Porcupine Coffee Roasting, use code "NETAKE" for 15% off locally roasted coffee at https://www.porcupinecoffeeroasting.comLearn more about Red Sift at https://redsift.com"52% of US insurance brokers remain vulnerable to email spoofing" by Red Sift, https://redsift.com/blog/us-insurance-brokers-remain-vulnerable-to-email-spoofingReach out to the show at [email protected] the Substack and keep this show going a https://newenglandtake.com



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    30 min
  • Maybe Trump can finally fix Iran? (even through he shouldn't have done this...)

    A. J. dives deep into his thoughts on Trump's attack on Iran and the geopolitical fallout that might stabilize the Middle East. Also, Andru Volinsky has a crazy idea that no one is taking seriously for education funding.

    Thanks to https://PorcupineCoffeeRoasting.com, use code "NETAKE" for 15% off your order!Give a follow to Ryan McBeth for his foreign war analysis.NH Journal on Volinsky: https://nhjournal.com/start-the-conversation-volinskys-income-tax-plan-starts-a-firestorm/New Hampshire Bulletin on Volinsky: https://nhjournal.com/start-the-conversation-volinskys-income-tax-plan-starts-a-firestorm/Email the show at [email protected] the Substack and keep the show rolling at https://newenglandtake.com



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    31 min
  • Constitution Party of NH State Convention and Trump's 2026 State of the Union

    A. J. left his home to speak to people in the real world. First, he attended the Constitution Party of New Hampshire's Fourth State Convention and spoke with Chairman Edmond Laplante and Camp Constitution's Hal Shurtleff. Then, he joined WKXL's Cail and Company to breakdown Trump's 2026 State of the Union Address.

    Read A. J.'s op-ed on the CP of NH convention: https://www.newenglandtake.com/p/a-different-direction-for-graniteLearn more about Camp Constitution: https://campconstitution.netCheck out WKXL's Cail and Company: https://www.nhtalkradio.com/?page_id=16499Support the show on Substack: https://newenglandtake.comEmail me at [email protected]



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    30 min
  • NH Car Inspections, Colbert v FCC, MomsRising doesn't know who runs LPNH

    New Hampshire's DOJ has had enough of vehicle inspections and the garages still pushing them, Colbert blames the FCC for his own nervous lawyers, and Moms Rising New Hampshire doesn't know what they are talking [email protected] the Substack to support the show: https://newenglandtake.comNH DOJ, "Vehicle Inspection Program Public Guidance": https://www.doj.nh.gov/news-and-media/vehicle-inspection-program-public-guidance?fbclid=IwdGRleAQDDJhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEex6Zq7XdvYFJb8TI6NS255pGNkR5eGRF6YLP260o8dbziJktAKLmYqW0SWmM_aem_Qz8X0UoESooYrZy8bjX_HQNBC News, "Stephen Colbert says CBS didn't air interview out of fear of FCC": https://www.nbcnews.com/business/media/stephen-colbert-cbs-james-talarico-fcc-rcna259341Moms Rising Burn Book: https://nhburnbook.my.canva.site



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    30 min
  • Bad Bunny and Bad Immigration Policy

    A. J. and Dexter break down the political motivations behind Bad bunny performing at the Super Bowl and how Maine Public is playing politics with an illegal that doesn't care about breaking the law.Be sure to visit PorcupineCoffeeRoasting.com and use code "NETAKE" for 15% off your orderRead the Maine Public article: https://www.mainepublic.org/immigration/2026-02-05/a-mother-in-biddeford-reunites-with-her-daughter-after-ice-arrest-but-their-future-remains-uncertainaj@newenglandtake.comhttps://x.com/newenglandtakeJoin the Substack: https://newenglandtake.com



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    30 min
  • Chaos from Epstein, New Hampshire Vehicle Inspections, DNCR Commish Stewart, and CHARLIE Act

    A. J. breaks down the tremendous impact of the latest Epstein file dump, the chaotic New Hampshire vehicle inspection situation, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Commissioner throwing her staff under the bus over an ICE facility, and a CHARLIE Act in the Granite state.Thanks to https://PorcupineCoffeeRoasting.com, use code "NETAKE" for 15% off your [email protected] the Substack: https://newenglandtake.comNH Journal, "ANALYSIS: The ICE Info Fiasco Is Just Stewart’s Latest Folly": https://nhjournal.com/analysis-the-ice-info-fiasco-is-just-stewarts-latest-folly/NH Journal, "Exec Council Slams Judge’s Ruling, Says No to Extending Vehicle Inspection Contract": https://nhjournal.com/exec-council-slams-judges-ruling-says-no-to-extending-vehicle-inspection-contract/Read 2026's NH HB 1792: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/billinfo.aspx?id=1642&inflect=200:00:00 Introduction00:01:00 Thanks to Porcupine Coffee Roasting00:01:35 Epstein Chaos00:10:04 NH Vehicle Inspections00:16:28 DNCR Commissioner Stewart and ICE00:23:17 CHARLIE Act in New Hampshire



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    30 min
  • "Locally Sourced" Progressive Takes on the Democratic Party and Media Establishment

    A. J. is joined by Carter of Locally Sourced for a wide ranging discussion on the state of the Democratic party, modern media, and what the ICE situation really means.

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    31 min
  • An Alternative to CORRUPT Democrats and Republicans

    Can we break out of the corrupt duopoly of Republicans and Democrats? State Chairman of Constitution party of New Hampshire Edmond Laplante joins the show to breakdown what they offer, how they stand on the issues, and the unique way it should stand out to Granite Staters.

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    Constitution Party of New Hampshire: https://www.cpofnh.comLaplante's US Senate campaign: https://laplante4constitutionalnh.com/[email protected] on X: https://x.com/newenglandtakeJoin the Substack to support the show: https://newenglandtake.com



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    30 min

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