As the Rep. Ellen Read (D-Newmarket) saga continues, it can be hard to keep up with all the twists and turns, so NHJournal asked our very own Damien Fisher, who's been covering the story from the beginning, to bring you up to speed. From her work on behalf of the Satanic Temple to her attempt to aid Hamas to her adventures as New Hampshire's most lead-footed legislator, it's all here.

Then campaign pro Jim Merrill and Rep. Ross Berry (R-Weare) are the Rank Pundits of the week, talking about the Maine U.S. Senate race, the financial situations of the two parties in New Hampshire and their prognosis for November.

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Hosted by Michael Graham.

NH-01 GOP candidate Anthony DiLorenzo joins the NHJournal podcast to talk about his path to success in the primary, and in the general election -- likely against Democrat Stefany Shaheen.

He also breaks the news that he's reporting his campaign took in more than $1 million in Q2 (most of it from DiLorenzo himself), which he says shows that this will be the first cycle in at least a decade when the GOP had the cash to go toe-to-toe with Democrats in the 1st CD.

Then it's "Rank Punditry" with Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell -- live from Graham Platner's neighborhood in Maine! He joins AFP's Greg Moore and host Michael Graham to talk about the impacts (if any) of the Dems' Platner faceplant on New Hampshire politics. And the eternal question: Why don't NH Democrats ever have any Platners (or AOCs or Sanders or Warrens) of their own?

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Forget politics and partisanship. In this episode of the NHJournal podcast we celebrate America's (REAL) 250th anniversary by getting our patriotism on!

History writer J. Mark Powell and Drew Cline, president of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, join host Michael Graham to talk about America's greatest moments, then debate -- who was the best Founding Father, and who was the worst?

Plus -- what is the most "America, [Bleep] Yeah!" thing the U.S. has done in its 250 years as the greatest nation on earth?

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NOTE: If you'd prefer to watch or listen on Youtube, the link is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jTbuybjF18

All the progressives running in Democratic primaries aren't in New York City. Dr. Karishma Manzur is bringing her "People's Campaign" to the Democratic NH U.S. Senate primary taking on U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas.

In an extensive conversation wth NHJournal's Michael Graham, Manzur explains her support for single-payer healthcare, ending U.S. support for Israel and her views on the success of Democratic Socialist candidates in the party.

Then another round of Rank Punditry with Dr. Dante Scala of UNH and veteran GOP operative Chuck McGee, who break down the current state of the federal races in New Hampshire. 

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Former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown talks about his race to return to the upper chamber, why he's a better choice than former Sen. John E. Sununu and why he believes President Trump 'missed an opportunity' by taking his boot off the neck of the Iran regime. Brown also talks about Democrats' support for government-run healthcare for all, and what he believes are the top three issues in this race.

Then host and managing editor Michael Graham recounts the findings of the latest NHJournal reader survey, and why it's so hard to take criticism of the Trump Iran deal seriously when it comes from people like Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.

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Rank punditry takes the lead on this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast as GOP strategist Periklis Karoutas of Legislative Strategies and Rep. Ross Berry (R-Weare) with the Committee to Elect House Republicans review the field now that the filing period has closed. (Berry also explains why the REAL filing ends in two weeks.)

And NH-02 GOP candidate Victor Orlando talks about his race to win the Republican nomination and take on Maggie Goodlander, and why he thinks he's a better candidate for the GOP than Lily Tang Williams.

PLUS -- The same state agency head whose department "accidentally" mishandled the ICE facility issue and created headaches for Gov. Ayotte is (shocked face!) supporting Cinde Warmington for governor. Why that story is bigger than it looks.

Hosted by Michael Graham, Managing Editor of NHJournal.com.

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After filing for re-election, Gov. Kelly Ayotte sat down for a one-on-one interview with NHJournal's Michael Graham to talk about her first-term record and how she plans to campaign to win another two years.

“If you want higher taxes, then you should vote for Cinde Warmington,” Ayotte said. “If you want to protect the New Hampshire Advantage — no income tax, no sales tax, no investment taxes, no new taxes — that’s what I stand for.”

Then some Rank Punditry with Sarah Scott of Americans For Prosperity (AFP-NH) and Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center. What were the most important accomplishments in this legislative session? What are Democrats' chances at winning control of the state Senate?

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For Memorial Day 2026, author and fan favorite J. Mark Powell joins the podcast to talk about his new book, Witness to War: The Story of the Civil War in the Words of Those Who Lived It.

Powell is the author of the popular "Holy Cow! History" articles from InsideSources.com.

He also talks about his days as a College Republican and his close encounter with Ronald Reagan -- and how he was almost part of history himself.

A new NHJournal poll gives Vice President JD Vance a huge lead among New Hampshire Republicans in the 2028 FITN race. Two Granite State political veterans, former state Sen. Jeb Bradley and strategist Jim Merrill, join host Michael Graham to crunch the numbers and give their take on the state of play in NH politics ahead of the midterms.

Then NH-02 GOP primary candidate Lily Tang Williams brings her passion to the top issues of the day -- China, trade, Iran and improving affordability. Williams also talks about her fundraising success and how she plans to flip a blue district red.

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Legendary political reporter Mark Halperin, founder of 2Way Media, joins NHJournal's Michael Graham to roll through his latest "8 for 2028" and talk about the Granite State's place in American politics.

Then two of New Hampshire's smartest political insiders, Dave Carney and AFP's Greg Moore, analyze the current state of the 2026 campaigns and make their picks for the best POTUS candidates in both parties.

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