Late Night Politics and the Big, Beautiful Bill.

Hill reporter Emily Brooks discusses Sunday’s late-night congressional session, which advanced President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” Emily explains what might happen over the next few days to keep the bill’s momentum moving forward.

Banned Books, Civil Discourse, and Trust in NH Democratic Leadership.

WFEA Host Jeff Chidester, former Keene Mayor, and civics expert George Hansel discusses the latest news on NH policy. Jeff and George share their thoughts on civil discourse at the local level and establish local school policies on obscene reading material and what NH Democrats need to do to regain the trust of Granite Staters.

Veterans 2 Veterans Group Helping New Hampshire Veterans.

Eric McNeil and Chuck Bradley from Veterans2Veterans Support Group, Littleton, NH, join us to discuss how the group was formed to help veterans in need. Jennifer McNeil joins us to talk about the thrift store they have established to help veterans and the community.

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.