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Who’s left to fill the void left by Shaheen’s exit.

Michael Graham from NH Journal provides insight and a keen analysis of NH US Shaheen’s retirement. What does it mean for the race? Who will emerge as the leading candidate for each party? Is it Pappas, Sununu, or someone else?

Jonathan Butcher talks changes at the Dept of Education and explains what the layoffs really mean.

Education Expert Jonathan Butcher, author of the book Splintered: Critical Race Theory and the Progressive War on Truth, discusses the changes at the Federal Department of Education (DOE). What do the layoffs mean, and what are the next possible steps?

How a lack of Recruiting Offices is impacting military recruiting.

Patty Nieberg, from the military publication Task & Purpose, shares her recent story on the close of certain Recruiting Testing Offices and the impact it may have on military recruiting.

How to avoid the latest batch of banking scams.

Kristy Merrill from the NH Bankers Association and Jennifer Ehresman, Head of Consumer Client Protection at Bank of America, discuss why scams have been on the rise, share the types of scams we should be looking for, and offer some tips to avoid or recover from scam.

Berry clears the air on Bail Reform Legislation.

Representative Barry Ross explains the positive attributes of the current bail reform legislation and helps to clarify some misconceptions about it.

The legalities of deporting Mahmoud Khalil, the recent Congressional hearing on Sanctuary Cities.

Former Foreign Service Representative Simon Hankinson discusses the legalities of deporting Hamas activist Mahmoud Khalil, the recent Congressional hearing on Sanctuary Cities, and his recent article describing how VP Vance’s early life helped to shape his philosophy in government.

How Terracea is keeping folks warm no matter how unpredictable the weather.

Eric Hui and Vic Satir from Terracea join The Morning Update to discuss their inventive approach to their weather wear line, which includes their ‘Do It All Jacket’, which is perfect for the unpredictable nature of our weather, as well as hats, socks, t-shirts, and sweatshirts for NH and beyond.

Insight on New Hampshire’s Timber Tax.

Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy discusses a hidden income tax related to NH timber and explains the low-cost impact the EFAs have on a state budget.

Thom Brueckner on just how the Economy is thriving under the Trump Administration.

Thom Brueckner, host of WFEA’s Retirement Intelligence and President of Senior Financial Resources, Inc. in Nashua talks economic data and explains why it usually takes a good year before any policies of a new administration begin to impact the economy. 

Author and national liberty advocate Christine Menedis shares insights on DOGE, Debt/Deficit Crisis and the future of the Dept. of Education.

Christine Menedis, an author with a background spanning classical music, law, business, and financial markets, joins The Morning Update to provide an acute perspective on the issues surrounding DOGE, the current debt/deficit crisis, and the conversation regarding the future of the Department of Education.

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