In this segment of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester speaks with candidates competing for key federal offices in New Hampshire.

First, Jeff speaks with 1st Congressional District candidate Brian Cole to address the pressing economic issues facing Granite State families. Cole breaks down his platform centered on affordability, expanding energy options to reduce utility bills, and reforming healthcare access.

He shares his perspective as a state representative and small business owner on how federal spending impacts local consumer costs and what steps Congress must take to alleviate inflation.

Next, U.S. Senate candidate Scott Brown joins the show from the campaign trail to offer a stark warning regarding federal fiscal policy. Brown outlines what he views as dangerous economic consequences if his Democratic opponents enact “Medicare for All” or repeat the spending measures of the Inflation Reduction Act passed under a Democratic-controlled Congress.

He discusses his vision for federal accountability, entitlement stability, and energy independence.