Category: On-Demand

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.

More than Just Acupuncture, But a Necessary Part of Your Health Regimen.

We recorded onsite with Dr. Markwith and the team at Trend Acupuncture to discuss the many ways that Trend Acupuncture can help with your medical needs.

What’s in store for Social Security and Drug Pricing…AARP Explains!

Christina FitzPatrick, NH, State Director for AARP, helps us understand changes to Social Security and President Trump’s drug pricing executive order. Christina shares the Veteran Assistance portal, which is available on the AARP website.

Recent Headlines

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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.

4 days ago in National

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.

5 days ago in National, Trending

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.

5 days ago in National

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.