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This week on Facing the Future, we discuss a number of important topics. First, we’ll talk with Representative Carolyn Bordeaux (GA 7th) who helped negotiate an agreement with Speaker Nancy Pelsoi for a firm date (September 27) to vote on the Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure bill.

Then we’ll hear from Concord Coalition National Field Director Phil Smith and Colorado Fiscal Lookout Brian Carter about a series of events they conducted in Colorado last week.

Finally, we’ll turn back to Washington where the Social Security and Medicare Trustees issued their 2021 report last week. Concord Coalition Policy Director Tori Gorman and Chief Economist Steve Robinson join me to assess the report.

Host Chris Ryan discusses the Patriots cutting Cam Newton and naming Mac Jones their starter and goes in depth on the Red Sox with manager Alex Cora and starting pitcher Tanner Houck.

Rob Werner, New Hampshire State Director of the League of Conservation Voters and Amy Hall, Executive Director of Granite State Dairy Promotion

Annmarie Timmins of New Hampshire Bulletin talks to A. J. on WKXL in the Morning about the COVID-19 data problem, the implications of the Texas abortion ban, and expansion of New Hampshire Navigator program. Get more of her work at https://newhampshirebulletin.com

Dan Weed, owner of Weed Family Automotive discusses electric vehicles and some of the automotive issues created by the pandemic.

Dan has been serving Concord for 26 years at 124 Storrs Street.

This week on Facing the Future we talk with Austin Smythe, a former top congressional staffer and executive branch official, about the potential costs and legislative prospects for a major spending and tax bill this fall implementing President Biden's agenda. We also consider the process and politics of raising the nation's debt limit. Concord Coalition policy director Tori Gorman joins the conversation.

Jeff Feingold of NH Business Review with WKXL in the Morning's A. J. Kierstead talk the economic impact of increased heat and the federal infrastructure bill opportunity for growth in New Hampshire. More from NH Business Review at https://nhbr.com

Jane Cormier and Ken Cail discuss the local music and entertainment scene ranging from musical theatre to opera and everything in between.

Chris checks in on the Patriots and Red Sox on this edition of the show. The Pats play their final preseason game on Sunday against the Giants and the Red Sox are fighting for their playoff lives!

Michael Moffett, State Representative from Loudon and a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps who served in Afghanistan.

Dennis Martin of Dr. Harp’s Blues Revue Band who is hosting a Blues Fest Saturday in Londonderry to benefit the Combat Vets Association. Steven Nelson owner of the Prospect Acres Obstacle Course in Franklin, NH