New England Take

Stefany Shaheen launches an attack ad against Anthony DiLorenzo, but it only talks about Trump. Eric "Fast & Furious" Holder endorses former opioid lobbyist Cinde Warmington for Governor. The Maine Wire's Joe Sokol is almost killed while reporting in Bangor. Presented by Porcupine Coffee Roasting, use code "NETake" for 15% off at https://porcupinecoffeeroasting.comLocally Sourced’s hit piece again...

LPNH makes dumb comment about assassinating Democrats, A. J. is called racist for wanting police and not ICE to detain illegals, and hypocrisy about "watchlists"Join the Substack at https://newenglandtake.com and email me at aj@newenglandtake.comNH Journal, "'Unhinged And Unacceptable': Leaders Condemn Libertarian Party Of New Hampshire X 'Assassination' Post": https://patch.com/new-hampshire/acro...

A. J. applauds Sydney Sweeney for winning by being hot, breaks down the Constitution Party of New Hampshire's People's Contract, and explains why New Hampshire Chief Justice Gordon Macdonald's resignation has far reaching implications. Email A. J. at aj@newenglandtake.com and join the Substack at https://newenglandtake.comSargon of Akkad, "Sydney Sweeney Mogs All Feminists": InDepthNH, "Gordon Mac...

Robbie Mahrou discusses filing as first independent candidate for NH CD2 in almost a decade. A. J., Carter, and Dexter breakdown the 2026 New Hampshire Primary, especially the impact of progressives on the Democratic party. Thanks to Porcupine Coffee Roasting for supporting the show, visit https://porcupinecoffeeroasting.com and use code "NETake" for 15% off your order. Learn more about Robbie's c...

Dr. Chuck Lloyd, the new Chancellor of the Community College System of New Hampshire, on how community college can help the cost of education crisis, how AI is not armageddon to our economy, and why the trades aren't going anywhere. Learn more about the CCSNH and find the school in your area at https://www.ccsnh.eduEmail A. J. at aj@newenglandtake.com and join the Substack at https://newenglandtak...

Constitution Party of New Hampshire's Edmond Laplante files to run for US Senate, he explains how difficult that process is and why he is running. Also, The Diary of a CEO has a fascinating talk with Triggernometry 's Konstantin Kisin giving a mask off of Leftist climate panic. Learn more about Edmond Laplante for US Senate: https://laplante4constitutionalnh.comWatch The Diary of a CEO's "Konstant...

The lies of the Democratic Socialists of America are manipulating Americans, but New Hampshire leads in the fight against socialism. Also, why Republicans will lead in state and federal races in the Granite State with AFP-NH and AFP Action's Sarah Scott. Join the Substack at https://newenglandtake.com and email A. J. at aj@newenglandtake.comEl-Sayed’s Michigan Win Puts DSA Agenda on the Ballot Nat...

Veto Day at the New Hampshire State House will be August 18th, NH Rep. Buzz Scherr talks about NH HB1422 (relative to the time to petition for a new trial), a bipartisan bill. Also, we discuss how the Granite State is uniquely prepared to prevent utilization of Flock Safety's cameras. Thanks to https://PorcupineCoffeeRoasting.com for supporting the show, get 15% off by using code "NETAKE"Read NH H...

A. J. speaks with State Co-Chairs Donna Soucy (Democrat) and Kevin Smith (Republican) of The New Hampshire Forum about their community conversations, the importance of civil discourse and breaking political silos, and how they want to help create laws that most people want. Learn more about The New Hampshire Forum at https://nhforum.usJoin the Substack at https://newenglandtake.com and email A. J....

Independent candidate Robbie Mahrou makes the case for why he is the best candidate for New Hampshire's second congressional district by actually caring about representing Granite Staters, the issues of the current two parties in power, and diving into issues like healthcare and the US Constitution. Learn more about his campaign at https://livefreenh02.comRobbie needs nominations to be on the ball...

A. J. speaks with Campus Reform Editor in Chief Zachary Marschall, PhD to dive into the impact higher education DEI programing has on society, that we need a mindset shift on the role of education, and how reducing the time needed to earn a degree will pay dividends. Get all the great work from Campus Reform at https://www.campusreform.orgJoin our free Substack at https://newenglandtake.com and em...

A. J. is joined by Maine Republican Party's Kristina Parker to dive into the implosion of Graham Platner, with his evil backstory of womanizing deception and communist admissions. They also breakdown Maine's gubernatorial race, with the drive to flip it red and how the Maine GOP is innovating to motivate voters. Learn more about the Maine GOP at https://mainegop.com and check out "Wicked Smart" at...

A. J. speaks with Adam Mangana, Education Innovator & CEO of Optima, about the importance of civics education and their online program to teach kids this vital subject, followed by A. J. diving into who Americans are and why we should celebrate our nation. Learn more about Optima Academy at https://optimaacademy.onlineThank you to Porcupine Coffee Roasting for supporting the show, use code "NETAKE...

A. J. is joined by Granite State News Collaborative's Melanie Plenda to explain the importance of local news and how it currently stands in New Hampshire, as well as how Granite Staters want their news delivered. Learn more about the Granite State News Collaborative at https://www.collaborativenh.orgEmail the show at aj@newenglandtake.com and join the email list at https://newenglandtake.com This...

A. J. is joined by NetChoice's Patrick Hedger to push back against data center misinformation, including how this goes beyond artificial intelligence, the importance of the United States being the leader in the space (instead of China), and how the bubble talk is overinflated. Learn more about NetChoice: https://netchoice.orgEmail your comments to aj@newenglandtake.com and join the Substack at htt...

A. J. has a chaotic rant about Democrats and Republicans filing for the New Hampshire midterms (especially Sununu, Beauchemin, and Beriont) with questionable campaign tactics and how Pittsfield and working with Concord for school administrative duties. AD: Get great specialty coffee from Porcupine Coffee Roasting at 15% off with code "NETAKE" at https://porcupinecoffeeroasting.comNH Journal, "‘Min...

A. J. is joined by Michael Stansfield, CEO of Civic-Chain, to discuss the importance of government transparency, providing tools that make it easy for journalists and citizens to keep government honest, and how blockchain tools (like Civic-Chain) can make this happen. Learn more about Civic-Chain at https://civic-chain.comAD: Get great specialty coffee from Porcupine Coffee Roasting using code "NE...

A. J. dives into the moral and political failings of the Libertarian Party, the craziness of the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire (LPNH) getting kicked out, and Congressman Thomas Massie got his comeuppance. Concord Monitor, "‘Are you guys stupid?’: NH Libertarians ejected from national party after state leader’s speech": https://www.concordmonitor.com/2026/05/27/are-you-guys-stupid-nh-libertari...

A. J. is joined by Meg Hagaman, candidate for Merrimack County Attorney, to break down the importance of county attorney (is Law & Order accurate?!?), her background as a prosecutor, and the future of criminal justice in New Hampshire. Learn more about her campaign at https://www.meg-for-merrimack.comJoin the Substack at https://newenglandtake.com and email A. J. at aj@newenglandtake.com This is a...

In the latest episode, A. J. dives into some recent headlines: Concord considers composting, the Concord Monitor shifts to USPS delivery, Jeremy Kauffman hurts the Republican's progress, and the Bangor Daily News with an unhinged article involving homeless feces. Concord Monitor, "Concord explores food waste drop-off proposal": https://www.concordmonitor.com/2026/05/13/concord-composting-food-scra...

A. J. speaks with Ross Connolly, Northeast Regional State Director at Americans for Prosperity and host of WDEV's Vermont Viewpoint, to breakdown the state of Vermont politics and how it diverged so dramatically from New Hampshire. Learn more about AFP's efforts in Vermont at https://greenmountainprosperity.comGet great coffee from Porcupine Coffee Roasting, with 15% discount with code "NETake", a...

A. J. Kierstead and Dexter Tarbox dive into the senate race in Maine, diving into the shocker of Governor Janet Mills' failure and dropout, the Graham Platner socialist situation, and why none of this likely matters because Collins will win. Get some GREAT specialty coffee, that I drink EVERY morning, from Porcupine Coffee Roasting with code "NETAKE" at https://www.porcupinecoffeeroasting.comEmail...

A. J. reflects on hitting the five year mark of the New England Take and the state of local media in New Hampshire, followed by a deep dive into the US Department of Justice indicting the Southern Poverty Law Center for funding the very organizations it is allegedly fighting! Fox News, “DOJ says Southern Poverty Law Center funneled $3M+ to white supremacist and extremist groups like the KKK”: http...

A. J. hits the latest headlines: NHFPI being Democrat shills, New Hampshire Representative Ellen Read in trouble, and the latest parental disclosure bill. NH Journal, "Dem Read’s Erratic Behavior Gets Her Banned From House on Non-Session Days": https://nhjournal.com/dem-reads-erratic-behavior-gets-her-banned-from-house-on-non-session-days/NHPR, "'Everyone knows the F word:' Lawmaker faces censure...

A. J. breaks down the good news of college ID no longer approved for New Hampshire voter ID, bad news in the fight to charge more for out of staters using state parks, Portland has yet another bad idea in Maine, and Democrat chaos at Sharpton’s NAN Conference. Ad: Get great coffee every month from Porcupine Coffee Roasting with code "NETAKE" at https://www.porcupinecoffeeroasting.comJoin the Subst...