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Media Ignores the Negative Financial Issue of an NH Executive Councilor.

Reporter Damien Fisher joins The Morning Update to detail the financial troubles of NH Executive Councilor Karen Liot Hill. Damien has covered several unusual issues with Hill’s financial filings during her campaign and is now reporting Hill’s current financial situation, which includes an unpaid credit card bill.

Shrader weighs in on NH’s First in the Nation Status, The Legacy of Ben Franklin, and Integrity.

Prof. Nathan Shrader of New England College joins to discuss NH FITN status, the history of Benjamin Franklin, and how campaigning Democrats should explain the breakdown of trust with the handling of President Biden’s frailties.

The Greatest American: Benjamin Franklin – “A republic, if you can keep it.”

America’s Economist and author Dr. Mark Skousen joins The Morning Update to discuss his new book ‘The Greatest American: Benjamin Franklin – History’s Most Versatile Genius. Dr. Skousen, a descendant of Franklin, shares anecdotes from Franklin’s life and how Franklin would respond to our government today.

Monday’s with the Mayor: Manchester School Budget, Affordable Housing, and Fentanyl Penalties

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais provides a final analysis of the city’s school budget and discusses the city’s support for public servant retirement reform and enhanced penalties for fentanyl dealers. We end the discussion by highlighting the positive start of an affordable housing project.

OBBB Tensions Between the Senate, House, and Trump.

Reporter Emily Brooks from The Hill and the newsletter ‘The Movement’ talks about the negotiations involving the OBBB (One Big Beautiful Bill). Emily also discusses the tension between Trump and Putin and how House members are handling the Ukraine dilemma.

Political Fish Fries, AI Blunders, and NH FITN Chances.

Dr. John Lappie from Plymouth State University joins Jeff to discuss emerging Democratic candidates for 2028, outreach to voters, especially young males, and the risks of using AI without proper guidance.

NH Veterans’ Home: Kim MacKay – Commadant

We’re joined by NH Veterans’ Home Commandant Kim MacKay, who helps us understand the history, services, and how the community can support this wonderful home.

WFEA’s Veterans’ Forum featuring Congresswoman Goodlander, Mayor Ruais, Henry Och

Jeff Chidester and WFEA Veterans’ Forum panelists, including New Hampshire Congresswoman Goodlander, Manchester Mayor Ruais, and CEO-President Henry Och, discuss…

Energy Expert Discusses Trump Nuclear Executive Order

Energy expert Gabriella Hoffman, Director of the Center for Energy and Conservation at IWF, provides an analysis of President Trump’s executive order on nuclear power. Gabriella also discusses the shifting support for nuclear power.

Early Childcare Solution in New Hampshire

Early childcare expert Jackie Cowell joins Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan from Business NH Magazine to discuss NH’s approach to the issue of early childcare.

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Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer

A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.

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Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved ‘issues’

The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block was delayed on Thursday due to unresolved issues.

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Inflation hits 3-year high, highlighting affordability challenge for Americans

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.

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NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

NASA on Tuesday revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the space agency's plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. The announcement came two months after Artemis II's record-breaking trip around the moon that surpassed the distance record of Apollo 13.

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FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years

Federal health regulators on Tuesday signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years, giving Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe and other parts of the world.