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It was a potpourri edition of the program on Wednesday with topics ranging from the Guess Who coming to New Hampshire in July, recalling a disappointing Chuck Berry concert, Super Bowl halftime shows of the past and a salute to President Benjamin Harrison.

Veronica is solo today, and she's talking about the state of the health and wellness industry as it's changed over the course of the years and where it's going.

The Disco Era had many great hits and we will discuss the history of disco and some of its memorable artists and songs. Join Jane on Artful Living and journey back to the 70's.

Tuesday's program featured our monthly visit with the New Hampshire Insurance Department. The NHID's Property and Casualty Compliance Supervisor, LuAnne King, joined us in studio to discuss contractor's insurance. With many summer projects ahead make sure the contractor you hire to put an addition on your home, install a swimming pool or anything else, is properly insured if any damage should take place on your property.

On todays Wayback Machine on NH Unscripted Ray has Andrew opening up each segment with some pretty familiar film scores, all while cranking out classics from The Toys, Roy Clark, and more!

On Monday's show we were joined by our correspondent John Leahy, the “voice” of the UMass-Lowell men's hockey team. John provided a look at the upcoming Hockey East Playoffs. Also, on “Fun Facts About Names Day”, we looked into the meanings of the names, Andrew and Kenneth. Also discussed, the Boston Celtics, banana cream pie and Elijah Blue Allman.

A. J. left his home to speak to people in the real world. First, he attended the Constitution Party of New Hampshire's Fourth State Convention and spoke with Chairman Edmond Laplante and Camp Constitution's Hal Shurtleff. Then, he joined WKXL's Cail and Company to breakdown Trump's 2026 State of the Union Address. Read A. J.'s op-ed on the CP of NH convention: https://www.newenglandtake.com/p/a-different-direction-for-granite Learn more about Camp Constitution: https://campconstitution.net Check out WKXL's Cail and Company: https://www.nhtalkradio.com/?page_id=16499 Support the show on Substack: https://newenglandtake.com Email me at aj@newenglandtake.com

Daniel Siletti drops in once again to bring us a sampling of Soundtrack Cinema! He and Andrew (who's filling in for Ray) talk about all things music and film from the old, the obscure, to the more modern. You're going to want to take a listen!

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 we discussed the latest budget and economic projections from the Congressional Budget Office with the agency's director Dr. Phillip Swagel. He describes why the national debt is headed for record territory and the fiscal fallout from the Supreme Court's decision to invalidate some of the President's tariffs.

On Artful Living today, we honor Johann Sebastian Bach as March is his birthday month! Come and enjoy some amazing music from the Baroque Era.

It was a potpourri Thursday on the program as we talked about the return of the National Hockey League following the Olympics and teams honoring their hometown gold medal winners. We also talked about the reduction in cost of some very expensive weight loss and diabetes medications and President Trump's apparent opposition to a bridge linking Detroit and Canada.

Another One Hit Wonder Wednesday with co-host Emily Gagnon this time featuring all Canadian “Wonders” from Tal Bachman, who's from a very famous musical family, to Carly Rae Jepsen, a group named Sweeney Todd and some disco too from Touche.

Jason Demakis returns for his first talk with Veronica in 2026! Today they're talking about the myths behind spot reduction, and how to build good healthy routines, and sifting through the oversaturation in social media.

Damon Honeycutt is a teacher and composer and martial artist. On Artful Living, Damon and Jane will chat about his journey through many performance genres. Join us.

Tuesday's program featured our monthly segment with the New Hampshire Department of Safety. With us in studio were N.H. 911 Director Mark Doyle and 911 Public Information Officer Patrick Cavanaugh to discuss the updates that have recently taken place with N.H. 911 C.A.R.E.S. For more information it's www.desc.cares@dos.nh.gov. Also with us from “The Greatest Show on Earth”, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, trapeze performer Eduardo. The circus will be arriving on Thursday at SNHU Arena in Manchester.

We return to the Wayback Machine! Ray has given Andrew a great list of songs featuring Diana Ross, Ricky Nelson, Blue Swede, and so much more!

New Hampshire's DOJ has had enough of vehicle inspections and the garages still pushing them, Colbert blames the FCC for his own nervous lawyers, and Moms Rising New Hampshire doesn't know what they are talking about. aj@neweenglandtake.com Join the Substack to support the show: https://newenglandtake.com NH DOJ, "Vehicle Inspection Program Public Guidance": https://www.doj.nh.gov/news-and-media/vehicle-inspection-program-public-guidance?fbclid=IwdGRleAQDDJhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEex6Zq7XdvYFJb8TI6NS255pGNkR5eGRF6YLP260o8dbziJktAKLmYqW0SWmM_aem_Qz8X0UoESooYrZy8bjX_HQ NBC News, "Stephen Colbert says CBS didn't air interview out of fear of FCC": https://www.nbcnews.com/business/media/stephen-colbert-cbs-james-talarico-fcc-rcna259341 Moms Rising Burn Book: https://nhburnbook.my.canva.site

On todays NH Unscripted Andrew plays some familiar, and not so familiar film scores. Can you our audience guess all of them?

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."

On todays episode Alex and Ken debate whether or not there is any benefit or detriment to having pro NHL players playing for Olympic teams.

Ken Cail and Alex Posani are joined by Nik Barnes and Kaden Rehberger, as they discuss the Mountain Kings and their paths to playing in New Hampshire. The quartet talk hockey, food, and all sorts of other fun stuff 

This week on Facing the Future Wendell Primus, Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution and a former Senior Policy Advisor to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, described his plan to keep the Social Security trust fund from becoming insolvent as soon as 2032. Some political pain will be required.

On Artful Living today, we chat with Assistant Principal of St. John Regional School in Concord, Tara Henley and her 6th Grade son, Thomas Henley. Join us - it's always nice to have you with us!

On Thursday morning we posed the question…again…why no naming rights for financially struggling public schools? Also joining us in studio, New Hampshire Fisher Cats General Manager Taylor Fisher and Broadcasting and Media Relations Director Chris Jared.

Alex Posani takes you behind the curtain and shows you how he, the PA Announcer of the Mountain Kings and DJ as well, picks out songs, and why he plays certain songs in certain situations. Take a stroll through the art of being a DJ with Alex!

Alex Posani takes you behind the curtain and shows you how he, the PA Announcer of the Mountain Kings and DJ as well, picks out songs, and why he plays certain songs in certain situations. Take a stroll through the art of being a DJ with Alex!

Today Bryan Halperin & Courtney Palmer from Powerhouse Theater Collaborative in Laconia stop by to talk about the very large, fun, and lighthearted season they have coming up. And it includes some showtunes, Shakespeare, an Elephant, some fairy tale creatures, and a whole lot more!

Wednesday we had our monthly visit with the U.S. Small Business Administration, NH District. Our guests today were Sally Wilkins of Wilkins Lumber Company in Milford and Andrea O'Brien, Director at the Sustainability Program with the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center. At well over two centuries of operation and nine generations of family ownership, Wilkins Lumber is the oldest business in the state of New Hampshire. Sally and her husband are involved in the everyday operations of the only remaining sawmill in Hillsboro County along with eight employees and two seasonal workers. Andrea was the driving force behind the addition of solar energy at Wilkins Lumber.

Alex Posani is joined by former Major leaguer and 2013 World Series Champion Brandon Snyder, as they discuss Brandon's career, taking him from Baltimore, Texas, Boston, Atlanta and Tampa. Brandon also details his post playing career, including coaching and his current projects

Olivia Hebert of The Olive Branch Medspa stops by to chat with Veronica about all of the benefits that come with the safe medical grade aesthetic treatments her business provides for excellent self care.

Jane Cormier, our Artful Living host, will speak with Erin Cayer of the Concord School District. Erin and Jane will discuss all the student services offered to the Concord community. Please join our conversation!

Tuesday's program featured correspondent John Leahy who brought us up to date on Hockey East as the regular season is heading down the home stretch. And with education budget shortfalls in many cities and towns in New Hampshire, how about naming rights for schools?  We pondered that thought during our most recent show.

Alex Posani is here on a pre-recorded segment, discussing his career, from his start in Texas, to working for the Stars, all the way to moving to New Hampshire. Alex also discusses his long term goals, and what advice he'd give to anyone aspiring for a future in sports.

Andrew steps in for Ray to take us to the Wayback Machine! On todays show we play hits from Ray Stevens, The Irish Rovers, Roy Orbison, and many more!

Monday we had our monthly visit with Woodpecker Insurance of Concord. Christian Troy of Woodpecker informed us that the one-time “do over” period has two weeks left if you are unhappy or underserved by the current Medicare plan you have. www.woodpeckermedicare.com

A. J. and Dexter break down the political motivations behind Bad bunny performing at the Super Bowl and how Maine Public is playing politics with an illegal that doesn't care about breaking the law. Be sure to visit PorcupineCoffeeRoasting.com and use code "NETAKE" for 15% off your order Read the Maine Public article: https://www.mainepublic.org/immigration/2026-02-05/a-mother-in-biddeford-reunites-with-her-daughter-after-ice-arrest-but-their-future-remains-uncertain aj@newenglandtake.com https://x.com/newenglandtake Join the Substack: https://newenglandtake.com

Alex Posani is joined by Steve, Tyler, and Frank for an hour of fun, food talk, movie and art talk, and other assorted shenanigans. 

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."

Alex brings the news from the sporting world to you here on this Thursday afternoon, and breaks down everything from the Olympics, to the NHL, and the upcoming MLB season!

This week on Facing the Future, former Comptroller General of the United States and CEO of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) David Walker discussed his efforts to sound the alarm on the dangers of rising debt and unsustainable government commitments.

Ken and Alex are back in studio. The topic of discussion? The hottest team in the North American Hockey League, your New Hampshire Mountain Kings! The boys talk about the successful weekend in Elmira, where the Mountain Kings took 3 of 4 possible points, and how their hot streak is setting up for a compelling finish in the NAHL East Division playoff race. Also, Alex has some news to share! All that, and more, on your favorite hockey show!

On Artful Living today, Jane speaks with Shanta Lee Honeycutt, writer and artist extraordinaire! Join our discussion as we talk creativity in writing and how family histories play a part.

Thursday's program had an outdoor flair with talk about the origins of Yacht Rock and the 39th annual New Hampshire Audubon Backyard Winter Bird Survey. Find out how you can be a part of it!

Alex is joined by some Mountain Kings academy players, as they discuss the Mountain Kings academy, the NHTI dorms, and the roads that led them to New Hampshire!

It was a potpourri edition of the program on Wednesday as we opened with the latest on the New Hampshire vehicle inspection story and then continued through a variety of topics including WWE wrestlers mentioned in the Epstein Files, the composition of the Latvian Olympic men's hockey team and did you know that the late Gilligan's Island star Dawn Wells enjoyed martinis? Get the story behind the story.

Tyler and Alex are back to discuss NA3 Mountain Kings hockey, joined by Jacob Landry and Nick Brophy. The boys talk about the stretch run, Jacob's upcoming trip to top prospects, and the Fraser Cup Playoffs

Alex Posani and Tyler Dawaliby are here, in a pre-recorded broadcast, to talk hockey, broadcasting, the human element of sports, and what's on Alex's mind.

Lifestyle Maven Deborah Ricci is back and she's talking about clothing styles and how we use them to show an accurate reflection of ourselves, but doing so by getting clothes that are safely and well made.

Jane will lead Artful Living through the Romantic Period of Clasical Period by highlighting the German composer Felix Mendelssohn. Join us and listen to his beautiful music while learning a bit about this important composer.

Tuesday's show featured Dan Weed of Weed Family Automotive in Concord. Our topic of the day was the New Hampshire Vehicle Inspection program which was scheduled to end on January 31 but litigation has extended it. Dan warned us months ago that it would not be a smooth transition and he was correct.