Category: On-Demand

What if the ‘Big, Beautiful Tax Bill’ Fails?

Dennis Hull from Americans for Tax Reform discusses the current progress of the tax bill and its potential positive effects on the economy if it were passed. 

Building a Care Campus in NH to Help Veterans.

Maureen Beauregard, president-CEO of Easterseals NH & VT, visits host Jeff Chidester at the Unity Cafe to provide an update on the Franklin Veteran Services campus. Phase One, which is open now, will serve veterans’ immediate needs. Phase Two will include organizations that support veteran well-being through therapy-approved service providers.

Why building more homes is just one step in solving the Housing Crisis.

Counter Conversation sponsor Bill Weidacker, The Fine Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan, provided an informative explanation of what a comprehensive housing inventory would look like and how it would benefit communities. Understanding who buys or rents and why can help local and state governments establish policy to promote healthy housing growth.

Mayor Ruais: Planning for an Economically Strong New Hampshire.

Mayor Jay Ruais joins us for this month’s Counter Conversation at the Unity Cafe. We discuss the Manchester School budget, the next steps of economic development, and the housing crisis.

WFEA & Forge VFR: Military Behavioral Health.

Nathaniel Taylor and Matt Kowalski from Forge VFR to discuss the trends, barriers/stigmas, self-care, establishing peer support teams, and hope and success stories.

Intense School Board Meeting Results in Passed Budget.

NH Metro Reporter, Manchester Ink Link, Andy Sylvia shares his complete story arc of the recently passed Manchester School District budget and the intense ‘back-and-forth’ between the mayor, some selectmen, and school board members.

A Better Way to Talk to Teachers.

Education expert Neeraja Deshpande, IWF, shares some ideas on improving communication with and about schoolteachers.

Building a Better HR.

Matt Mowry and Christine Carigan from Business NH Magazine share this month’s major informational article, ‘ Human Resource Guide.’ This helpful guide features checklists, steps, and best practices on Workplace Law, foreign workers, HRAs, communication guidelines, your employee handbook, and much more.

Selective Memory from Democratic Leadership and the Media.

Media Expert Nicole Silverio, Daily Caller News Foundation, shares three audio/video clips for the week. Nicole delivers clips of CNN Jake Tapper calling out the Democrats on the Pres. Biden, Hakeem Jeffries fail to answer “the trust” question, and Secretary Noem and Rep. Swalwell battle it out.

Deepfakes Are Harming Our Children.

Cyber expert Annie Chestnut Tutor joins us to discuss the ramifications of deepfake porn is having on both male and female youth in our country and how the recent ‘Take It Down’ act is an essential first step to resolving this issue.

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Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

17 hours ago in National

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California

The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.

18 hours ago in National

Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes

A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday.

3 days ago in National

A violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives

Raeann Hunt scrambled to her cellar as a tornado bore down on her Oklahoma community. "It is headed right for us," she recalled thinking, as she peeked outside, unable to contain her curiosity.

4 days ago in National

US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid

A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday.