We sit down with some of the top political minds in the state to discuss the 2020 New Hampshire primary race and the future of the state's "first in the nation" status. Plus, John DiStaso helps break down the primary election. Also, New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joins the show to discuss her take on the early-state voting process for presidential races.

In this episode, hear from several presidential candidates who joined Adam Sexton on a live edition of CloseUP on Sunday, Feb. 9, just two days before the primary election.

Over the last few months, New Hampshire voters got a more personal view of the candidates through the Candidate Cafe series. Several candidates spent time with a small group of voters at the Airport Diner in Manchester for a meal and conversations about their personal life, their background and what makes them tick.

Democratic 2020 contender Joe Biden slams President Trump's "headaches" comment regarding U.S. troop injuries after an airstrike from Iran. Plus, 2020 hopeful Amy Klobuchar joins to discuss her campaign, which has some momentum, but she's spending a large amount of her time in Washington, D.C., as a sitting U.S. senator during the impeachment proceedings.

Presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard says she would disband the Space Force as president. Plus, 2020 candidate John Delaney details his "Climate Corps" plan.

Republican presidential candidate Bill Weld shared a more personal side with Granite State voters than he normally shows on the campaign trail in an installment of 'Candidate Cafe.'

Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer has seen a steady increase in his poll numbers as he tries to break through with time running out in the race. Plus, WMUR.com political reporter John DiStaso gives his take on the primary's homestretch.

Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker speaks to voters in the latest "Candidate Cafe" installment. Plus, he joins for an extended conversation about the big topics of today, including the news of the American airstrike that killed a top Iranian general.

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg joins to discuss how he's honing his final pitch ahead of the primary homestretch. Plus, 2020 hopeful Andrew Yang says he hoping to "shock the world" with a Democratic primary win in New Hampshire next month.

Democratic presidential hopeful Deval Patrick explains his path to victory after entering the 2020 race late in the cycle.