WKXL 103.9 FM, 1450 AM and NHTalkRadio.com continues to be a vibrant New Hampshire media entity. The station first hit the airwaves in 1946 and to this day keeps Granite Staters informed and engaged in the current events of our times. Our goals are very simple to inform and entertain our listeners…
This week on Facing the Future, G. William Hoagland, Senior Vice President of the Bipartisan Policy Center, lays out the case for public engagement on major budget decisions, gives an update on the federal budget and reacts to the new Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports.
Artful Living will offer the Tabernacle Choir today on a "Music and the Spoken Word" program, "Get Understanding". Hope you can join us!
Thursday's program featured FisherCats broadcaster Chris Jared with an update on the team as they approach the midway mark of the season. We were also joined in studio by the host of WKXL's “New Hampshire Unscripted”, Ray Dudley.
Did we ever tell you how much we love entrepreneurs? Todays' episode is one of the great reasons why. Chris Joseph, founder and head kook (his words), of Brain Wave calls in to talk about his company and products. They make and sell mushroom gummies. It's a fascinating story and a brilliant product. They say “It's like floss for your brain.” Great episode!
Wednesday's program featured singer-songwriter Taylor Hughes, a 2017 graduate of Merrimack Valley High School. Taylor will be one of the featured performers on Saturday, June 27 on Alumni Day at Merrimack Valley High School with gates opening at 1 PM.
Katelyn has a lovely chat with Roland Beaureguard who is the tech guru at GoodLife and they talk about how he educates and assists seniors with using todays smartphones and technology with his class.
Erin Hallgren returns to chat with Veronica about her business Capital Spa Services here in Concord where she is a massage therapist and a nail tech!
On Artful Living today, Jane will be highlighting the cultivation of quietness and stillness in our day to day lives. Join us as we share some Ted Talk info on the topic of stillness!
A potpourri version of the program on Tuesday, highlighting the “NH Gives” campaign, the changing of ownership at the Flying Monkey in Plymouth and a look at the local softball and baseball activity throughout the state.
Today we take The Wayback machine to the 60s where we'll hear some songs that may raise...or lower your temperature. What does that mean? Well you'll just have to listen and find out!
Monday's show was sports oriented along with some Broadway as the Tony Awards were presented Sunday and two Manchester Central graduates, Kaleigh Cronin and Max Clayton, are members of the cast of show awarded the Best Musical Tony, “Schmigadoon”. Correspondent John Leahy joined us for his takes on the NBA and NHL Championship Series .
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.com AD: Get great specialty coffee from Porcupine Coffee Roasting using code "NETake" for 15% off at https://porcupinecoffeeroasting.com Join the Substack at https://newenglandtake.com and email A. J. at aj@newenglandtake.com
Gordon Clapp, star of NYPD Blue, Chicago Fire, Eight Men Out, Cheers and Wonder Years, calls in to chat about his upcoming performance as Robert Frost at the Barnstormers in Tamworth June 6th.
It's Friday, which means the Friday Fun Bunch is in the WKXL Studios! Ken Cail interviews Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, Ellen Raffio, and Kitty Rae the OFFICIAL “Flick Chick."
This week on Facing the Future, host Bob Bixby joins Maya MacGuineas of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, Jonathan Silver of Affinity Solutions and Andrew Lewis of the University of Cincinnati's Portman Center in a panel discussion on strategies for getting the public to put deficit reduction on the political agenda.
Today is all about the history of American Musical Theatre on Artful Living here on WKXL. Join our host, Jane Cormier as we delve into the history of this historic American artform.
Thursday's show featured WKXL's Ray Dudley talking about his upcoming programs on the station and one of the “voices” of the New Hampshire FisherCats Chris Jared joined us to discuss the weekend of baseball and fireworks in store at Delta Dental Stadium.
Time to finish my interview with Brendon Fox, AD for the Peterborough Players. We've gotten through the first half hour and it's time to get to the last half hour. Peterborough is a quintessential NH theater and their summer slate is packed. Sherlock Holmes, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jane Austen and the Pulitzer Prize winning “Proof” are all on the schedule! And that's just the main stage! They have a whole “Arts on Screen” involving The Metropolitan Opera and the National Theatre that has whole life of its own. Toss in a quick look at what else is happening around the state and you've got a full episode.
It was a potpourri Wednesday on the program as we discussed the average price for a wedding in Manchester, the NHL's new vision for their 2027 All Star weekend and we also celebrated the incredible, edible egg on National Egg Day.
Today Katelyn chats with Alaina Oropollo of Bennett Funeral Home in Concord, and they discuss the many options for people who are looking to plan ahead for a loved ones passing.
Today Veronica chats with Wayne Hall to talk all the things coming up with the Concord Farmers Market. And they're talking meats, veggies, and the humane ways they produce them.
Artful Living brings Susan Riedl back for our listeners for an update on her new business in Concord, "Gnomies". Join our chat and learn about this very special endeavor!
Tuesday's program featured our monthly visit with the New Hampshire Insurance Department. Our guest, Insurance Examiner Christopher Merrow, discussed the issue of distracted driving and the cost of auto insurance for young drivers. We were also joined by Scott Kirby, Merrimack Valley High School Class President in 1972. Scott has gone on to a very successful career in the music business and will be performing on June 27 at the Second Annual All Alumni Festival at Merrimack Valley High School. Gates open at 1 PM.
On this Wayback Machine, we are diving into some songs from the 60s that have one ver specific theme. Let's see if you can tell what we're.....dreaming about here at NH Unscripted!
Monday's program featured a varied array of topics including the weekend meteorite blast that was heard in some parts of New England, the rumor that's circulating about the possibility of a Buc-ee's in New Hampshire's future, the opening weekend of the first N.H. “Social District” and correspondent John Leahy on the upcoming NHL and NBA championships.
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-libertarians-ejected-from-national-party-after-state-leaders-speech/ NBC News Kentucky District 4 Primary Results: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-primary-elections/kentucky-us-house-district-4-results Join the Substack at https://newenglandtake.com and email the show at aj@newenglandtake.com
In today's episode we had a very special call in guest, Kathy Garver. Kathy, is the original “Cissy” from Family Affair, whose Hollywood journey started with The Ten Commandments and keeps right on rolling today. From her PR release: "Beyond classic TV, Kathy's voice has shaped decades of animation, from Firestar on Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends to more than 80 audiobooks. She just landed a 2026 GRAMMY nomination for narrating Elvis, Rocky and Me…” Kathy's portion of the show took up the first half of the episode and then Andrew and I talk about the various productions happening around the state. And trust me, there's an abundance!
It's Friday, which means the Friday Fun Bunch is in the WKXL Studios! Ken Cail interviews Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, Ellen Raffio, and Kitty Rae the OFFICIAL “Flick Chick."
Today Jane chats with WKXL general manager Catherine Martinez about the upcoming 80th anniversary, and all the great things coming up here at the station.
Our Thursday guest was author and Concord native Kathleen Bailey. A well respected journalist, Kathleen spent many years in the newspaper and inspirational fields. The focus of our conversation today was her 2023 book “Growing Up In Concord, NH From White's Park to The Capitol Theatre”.
In this episode: the first half of the show we play two of the four segments from an interview I did with Brendon Fox the Artistic Director for the Peterborough Players. The final two segments of that interview will air at a later date. Then, Andrew and I talk about shows/productions that are currently up and running as well as point folks to some of the shows/productions/auditions that are coming up. Featured: The Barnstormers, Peterborough Players, Powerhouse Collaborative.
Wednesday's show, co-hosted by Emily Gagnon, featured some of the top parody and novelty songs of all-time. During the program, listen for Weird Al Yankovic, Alan Sherman, Rodney Dangerfield and many more!!
On todays show Jennifer Brechtal from the Granite VNA stops by to talk about the various services they provide, including home health after hospitalization, hospice service, and more.
Marsha Coy of Treehouse Counseling has a very insightful discussion with Veronica on todays show. The talk everything regarding therapy to nutrition and how taking care of our bodies can help our minds.
Its all about Mozart today on WKXL Artful Living. We will hear some glorious selections from famous Mozart operas. Join us!
Tuesday's program featured our monthly segment with the New Hampshire Department of Safety. Our guest was Vanessa Palange, the Master Public Information Officer and Community Outreach Coordinator of N.H Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Our topic was the many summertime events in and around the state where the Department will be deployed and also in communication with their counterparts from around New England. We also chatted with correspondent John Leahy about the New York Knicks' dominance thus far in the NBA Playoffs.
On todays Memorial Day Wayback Machine, we are looking at some popular songs from the 19060s that are all about one thing. Hopefully it won't make you cry too much!
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.com Join the Substack at https://newenglandtake.com and email A. J. at aj@newenglandtake.com
The Barnstormers Theatre is celebrating 96yrs and Jordan Ahnquist, Artistic Director and Kate Middleton (with a her new title and duties) stop by to tell us all about it. And it's a packed season. A “Summer Soiree Gala” in June, a one person show about Robert Frost, Agatha Christie Murder Mystery, the play called “One of the longest-running non-musical plays in the world…”, "a must-see new play that follows a typical board meeting on what seems like a typical day…” and a play that's “Often hailed as one of the most charming musicals ever written. And that's just scratching the surface!!!
It's Friday, which means the Friday Fun Bunch is in the WKXL Studios! Ken Cail interviews Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, Ellen Raffio, and Kitty Rae the OFFICIAL “Flick Chick."
This week on Facing the Future, Todd Harrison of the American Enterprise Institute lays out the pros and cons of the president's request for a 50 percent increase in the defense budget.
We will enjoy Music and the Spoken Word on Artful Living today. Come and enjoy uplifting music and inspirational song from The Tabernacle Choir!
Thursday's show featured NH FisherCats broadcaster Chris Jared bringing us up to date on the latest roster moves of the Toronto Blue Jays affiliate. We were joined in studio by the host of WKXL's “NH Unscripted”, Ray Dudley.
Wednesday's program featured our monthly segment with the Small Business Administration's District Office in Concord. Our guest was the recipient of the 2026 SBA New Hampshire's Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year Bob Markarian of Blaine Industries, Inc. doing business as The Architectural Resource Center of Northwood, NH. Find out where some of the company's products are being utilized around the world.
There are actors who can sing and singers who can act and then… well and then there's the other side. There are actors who cannot sing and shouldn't but do and singers who cannot act and shouldn't but do. It's time to name names and Daniel Siletti's in the house to help us focus on all of those artists.
Carol Ellis joins Katelyn to talk about the various classes she teaches at GoodLife, including yoga, various art classes and more! Join us!
Jason Demakis from Capital Fitness Center is back and they're talking cutting sugar, proper diet, and the tricks you can use to help stop over eating.
On Artful Living, we will listen to a Lux Radio production of "Lost Horizon" by James Hilton. Don't miss this stellar retelling of the 1937 Academy Award winning film!
Tuesday's show featured our correspondent John Leahy and a focus on the rising amount of games being streamed in professional sports these days. In addition, we discussed the growing number of NFL games that are being played foreign countries.
Monday's show featured our monthly visit with Woodpecker Insurance of Concord. Christian Troy joined us in studio to discuss some news from Medicare that will impact the lives of millions. Plus how VA coverage and Tricare work with Medicare. www.woodpeckermedicare.com
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-scraps/ Concord Monitor, "To Our Readers: An important update regarding home delivery": https://www.concordmonitor.com/2026/05/13/to-our-readers-an-important-update-regarding-home-delivery/ InDepthNH, "NH Libertarian Leader Charged After Alleged Racist Incident": https://indepthnh.org/2026/05/12/nh-libertarian-leader-charged-after-alleged-racist-incident/ NotTheBee, "This liberal couple fled Texas due to "climate change." They woke up one day in Maine to find someone had slept and pooped on their porch.": https://notthebee.com/article/this-liberal-texas-couple-fled-the-state-due-to-climate-change-they-woke-up-one-day-in-maine-to-find-someone-had-slept-and-pooped-on-their-porch Join the Substack to support the show at https://newenglandtake.com and email the show at aj@newenglandtake.com
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