New Hampshire Has Issues

New Hampshire Has Issues

New Hampshire Has Issues is the podcast that dares to ask, how many issues can one state have? The answer, it seems, is "many." New episodes every Tuesday.

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August 12, 2025 49 mins

Comments about immigration are all over social media, in politicians' speeches, and in politicians' social media...but what is actually happening?

In this episode, Liz talks with Grace Kindeke about some of the myths circulating about immigration, including crime, social services, and higher education. 

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We can all agree: New Hampshire has issues, but...do Maine and Vermont also have issues? What is it like to be the CEO of a Planned Parenthood affiliate across three (somewhat) different states? 

Liz talks to Nicole Clegg, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, about the "defunding" of Planned Parenthood, what the words "budget reconciliation" mean, and some signs it might be time to start thinking ab...

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In Part 1, Liz and Phil Sletten (NH Fiscal Policy Institute) talked about the intentional cuts lawmakers made when it comes to revenues - and now, in part 2, they cover the choices New Hampshire lawmakers made in how money will (and will not) be spent.

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Is everyone talking about the New Hampshire state budget? Well, if they aren't, they should be, as the budget impacts literally everyone in New Hampshire.

In this part 1 episode, Liz and Phil Sletten (Research Director at the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute) talk about what the heck a state budget is, how it is similar to - and very different from - a household budget, and how state revenues have decreased due to choices ...

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Why are people “suddenly” talking about transgender people? And books? And bathrooms? What does this have to do with New Hampshire?

In this episode, Liz and Heidi Carrington Heath (Executive Director of New Hampshire Outright) cover some of the frequently asked questions they've gotten about LGBTQ+ folks, especially transgender individuals and young people.  

Liz asks Heidi her favorite coming out story. Heidi, in turn, gives a ...

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The Democratic Leader of the NH Senate, Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, joins Liz to talk about the choices the NH Senate made this year (and lawmakers have made over the past ~decade), and how they will impact everyday Granite Staters...and the benefits given to those who have something called "portfolios." 

Liz asks RPK if she watches Severance and RPK asks Liz to remind her not to burn the salmon.

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How free are Education Freedom Accounts in New Hampshire? Why do some people call them school vouchers? 

Liz asks Christina why this funding is being prioritized when other services are needed, and Christina asks Liz for a little time to draft a tagline.

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Episode ingredients: 90% chocolate, 10% tariffs. Made in the USA.

Liz asks Enna Grazier (a friendly local chocolate maker) what to say about tariffs if someone wants to call the governor, and Enna asks Liz the same thing. 

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It's not your imagination: affordable housing is on almost everyone's mind in New Hampshire. Renters, homeowners, and...well, everyone: this episode is for you. 

Liz asks Nick why we can't just build more houses and Nick reminds Liz that running downhill is bad for the knees.

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The Democratic Leader of the NH House, Alexis Simpson, joins Liz to talk about how a bill becomes a law in New Hampshire - a very unique process because, well, it's New Hampshire.

Liz asks Alexis how much money state reps make in NH, and Alexis reminds Liz what social media platforms exist.

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If the state says you have to do something that costs $20,000, but the state only gives you $5,000...is that, well, adequate?

Liz asks Zack if school funding is fair in New Hampshire and Zack reminds everyone that renters are also impacted by property taxes.

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Childcare in New Hampshire: just as expensive as college, but without student loan options...and a potential 18-month wait time!

Liz asks Kenz whether $5,000 is enough to resolve the childcare issue and Kenz asks Liz why people want to ban books.

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Yes, we're in the "Live Free or Die" state, but somehow we don't have the right to abortion? Wait, that can't be right...

Liz asks Kayla how this happened, and Kayla later asks Liz why this podcast even exists.

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Introducing New Hampshire Has Issues - a podcast that dares to ask, how many issues can one state have? 

In this sneak peek, Liz and Kayla talk about how, no, we actually don't have the right to abortion in New Hampshire. Spoiler alert.

Full episodes coming in early May.

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