The WFEA Morning Update

From Dolly Parton’s Legacy to NH’s Unique Tolls & Park Fees: Drew Cline on WFEA
From Dolly Parton’s Legacy to NH’s Unique Tolls & Park Fees: Drew Cline on WFEA

WFEA Radio host Jeff Chidester talks with Drew Cline, President of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, for a wide-ranging discussion spanning culture, state policy, and national economics.

Before diving into policy, Jeff and Drew share a warm, heartfelt tribute honoring the passing of American cultural icon Dolly Parton, celebrating her incredible legacy, music, and philanthropy.

Turning to Granite State matters, the conversation shifts to public revenue mechanisms—examining how New Hampshire takes a distinct approach to funding and managing its state parks and highway tolls compared to neighboring states.

Finally, Jeff and Drew tackle the massive elephant in the room that politicians seem to be ignoring: the staggering $40 trillion national debt and its glaring absence as a major talking point in the current election cycle.

 

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