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The 60's had a lot going on. But some of the things that immediately come to mind about that decade are the monikers “Flower Power” as well as “The Summer of Love” and so we're all in on songs that have a “vegetative” inference. Think “Flowers on the Wall” (Statler Bros.), “Build Me Up Buttercup” (The Foundations) and “Green Grass” (Gary Lewis & the Playboys). •Foot tapping and singing along in your car warning•!

Monday's program featured our correspondent John Leahy for a discussion of the Red Sox current and historic winning streak and an introduction to a new form of technology where you can potentially operate your own “radio station” at a rather minimal cost.

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.org Join our free Substack at https://newenglandtake.com and email the show at aj@newenglandtake.com

We at WKXL's NH Unscripted are always trying to find ways to entice our audience to go out and have dinner and see a show. Today we're going to introduce you (or re-introduce) to the shows and songs that got us all goosebumpily about seeing the shows live. And so we give you: “ The Shows That Got Us Off The Couch And Into The Theater”. First up is the overtures from the Broadway show during the years 1960-1969. Think “Camelot”, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”, “Fiddler on the Roof”, “My Fair Lady”, etc.

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, Veronique de Rugy and Jason Fichtner explain why Social Security reform is not only a retirement policy imperative but also a fiscal and market-stability imperative. They are the co-authors of a George Mason University Mercatus Center paper titled, "Social Security's Fiscal Gap and the Risk of Bond Market Strain."

It is all about Johann Strauss, Jr. today on Artful Living. Join us as we listen to the magnificient music of "The Waltz King".

Thursday's show featured our own Ray Dudley the host of WKXL's “New Hampshire Unscripted”. Also joining us, New Hampshire Fisher Cats General Manager Taylor Fisher on the team's upcoming homestand starting on Tuesday night in Manchester.

One of the most iconic New England theaters is the Ogunquit Playhouse in (coincidentally enough) Ogunquit ME. Enter (or rather calling in) is Deborah Warren, Managing Director for the Playhouse, and she does a magnificent job telling the history of the Playhouse as well as discussing the future plans for it. The most current production is “Hello Dolly” and it's receiving incredible, strong and beautiful reviews from everyone that has seen it. It will be followed by “City of Angels”, “The Producers” and “Mary Poppins”. Great lineup.

Wednesday's guest was Dan Weed of Weed Family Automotive in Concord. Among the topics today, major layoffs by auto manufacturers, the average cost of a vehicle rising rapidly and the increasingly long length of loans that those who buy them are taking out.

Today Hannah Cole from The Slower Move drops by to discuss caregiving and real estate, and the importance of transition, packing, and everything that goes into helping the senior community with moving into a new home.

Veronica goes into part 2 today further exploring how we can do a healthy detox of all the things that our bodies retain, and how beneficial it is to cleanse.

Join us on WKXL Artful Living as we enjoy some pieces from a few opera works written by Giacomo Puccini - verismo opera at its finest!

Tuesday's show featured our monthly visit with the New Hampshire Insurance Department. We were joined by N.H.I.D. Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt to discuss recent legislation regarding insurance regulations in the state and the importance of having the proper insurance in place if you or a son or daughter will be moving on to live at a college or university soon. Also with us today Taylor Louk-McNutt, Programming Manager and Jeanne Lester. Development Coordinator from The Friends Program . We talked about the mentoring program which is such a major part of the program and also the annual Friends-A-Palooza event on Saturday, July, 25 at Keach Park in Concord.

Monday's featured correspondent John Leahy on the resurgence of the Red Sox and a look ahead to tonight's Home Run Derby prior to tomorrow's All Star game in Philadelphia. Also joining us, New Hampshire Legend of Hockey Scott Crowder who is bringing professional rodeo back to the Granite State this weekend. For more info it's: Sandwichstampede.com

So not only did folks growing up in the 60's and 70's have to worry about things like “the draft”, dying in Vietnam, forced integration, civil rights, multiple assassinations, protests everywhere, Woodstock (complete with the Hell's Angels), the National Guard (Ohio anyone?), BUT, they had to learn to love in between. And with love comes the other side of the coin: Heartbreak. Welcome to the heartbreak of the 60's!!! Orbison, Temptations, Righteous Brothers, etc.

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 https://www.youtube.com/mainegop Get great specialty coffee in your mail every month by joining Porcupine Coffee Roasting at https://porcupinecoffeeroasting.com with code "NETake" for 15% off! Email A. J. at aj@newenglandtake.com and join the Substack at https://newenglandtake.com

When you hear the name “Easterseals” do you find yourself asking the question “Are they still around?” Well we did. And so when NH Unscripted got the chance to chat with a spokesperson from Easterseals NH we jumped on it. Welcome Ana McKenna, Chief Military & Veterans Services Officer over at Easterseals NH and man, oh, man did she give me all the deets and promptly filled me in on all of the great work they do!!!!

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, Joshua Gordon, a Vice President of Health Care at Arnold Ventures, explains why growing health care costs are a challenge for family, business and government budgets. He also suggests some bipartisan cost control ideas.

Thursday's segment featured our “FisherCats Thursday” segment with FisherCats broadcaster Chris Jared. The Cats are in the second half of their season and looking to qualify for the playoffs and this week they are hosting a pivotal series with the Red Sox' Eastern League affiliate, the Portland Sea Dogs. All games of that series on WKXL. Also on Thursday's show, a look ahead to the first rodeo in New Hampshire in many years.

We here at NH Unscripted have an enormous respect for the wonderful folks that actually pen the work we love to perform and bring to life. I recently got the opportunity to interview Colette Mazunik, author of “A Danger to Yourself and Others", the comedy currently premiering at the Peterborough Players. She was so gracious to give me almost an hour to sit and listen as she talked about her works, work ethic, this production itself, and, believe me, a whole lot more!!

Wednesday's show featured the host of WKXL's “New Hampshire Unscripted”, Ray Dudley. We discussed our local theater scene, some of our favorite and not so favorite cites and our take on the World Cup.

Lori McKinney, program manager at GoodLife stops by to talk about the various classes and special events coming to GoodLife, including yoga!

On todays episode, Veronica is talking about plastics, where they pose a risk to overall health, and what can be done. We even listen to a TED Talk about the subject, tune in!

Today on Artful Living we are at Camp Bernadette in Wolfeboro. Join us as we talk with members of this special summercamp program.

Tuesday's program was a potpourri edition with a mention of a number of topics including the state's first “Social District” in downtown Laconia, the departure of Jaylen Brown who's off to Philadelphia and York Beach, Maine where the Goldenrod Restaurant has been making salt water taffy in the window since 1896.

With the 250th Year Celebration just behind us we thought that the theme of being “free” or of “freedom” must have surely been a popular one during the 60's. Well, yes and no. It's there, but, we had to grab a 70's tune (or three) to fill out our playlist! But anyway think: “People Have to be Free”, “I Am Woman”, “This Little Light of Mine” and more! Happy (belated) 4th of July Unscripters!!!

Monday's program featured our weekly visit with correspondent John Leahy as we discussed the recent trade between the Celtics and 76ers and the snubbing of Red Sox ace Sonny Gray in the naming of the American League All Star team. Also, a family four pack of passes to Whale's Tale Water Park in Lincoln, NH was awarded to Ronald in Manchester. You could be next!

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.online Thank you to Porcupine Coffee Roasting for supporting the show, use code "NETAKE" for 15% off your order at https://porcupinecoffeeroasting.com Join the Substack at https://newenglandtake.com and email A. J. at aj@newenglandtake.com

The Winnipesaukee Playhouse has a new Producing Artistic Director and his name is Bryan Knowlton. Bryan stops by the studio to talk about his new role, how it impacts play selection, auditions, the Winni itself and then he talks a bit about his background. He's very excited to step into the role and discusses his history with the Winnipesaukee Playhouse.

This week on Facing the Future, Bobby Kogan of the Center for American Progress explains why the national debt matters more than it used to and why artificial intelligence is not likely to fix the problem.

It's Fri.....we mean Thursday, 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 very special show Jane talks about the history behind July 4th, the music, and plays some classic and beautiful Americana, join us as we celebrate Americas 250th birthday!

Today's guest was Josh Gross from the group puppeteers for fears. They're bringing their Show “Roboapocalypse” to the Bank of New Hampshire stage July 14. Josh gives us the history of the group, the puppets, the audience reaction, and where they're going from here.

Wednesday's show featured noted New Hampshire author Kathleen Bailey. Kathleen's book, “New Hampshire War Monuments: The Stories Behind the Stones” tells how our state has honored our fallen heroes from the Revolutionary War through Vietnam.

On todays show Katelyn is joined by Caitlin Cawley of Home Instead, and they are talking about the in home caregiving that Home Instead provides.

Tuesday's program featured our monthly visit with the New Hampshire Department of Safety. Our guest was New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean Toomey who gave some important advice regarding the use of fireworks during Fourth of July celebrations and and also tips on how to insure that your holiday cookouts will be safe. Great info at www.fire marshal.dos.nh.gov. Also on Tuesday a visit from Nancy McKeon, Executive Director and Jeanne Lester, Development Coordinator for the Friends Program. We focused on how the program services eight of the ten counties in the state with temporary housing, mentoring, those who are food insufficient and more. The Friends Program will be hosting their Fifth Annual Friends-A-Palooza on Saturday, July 25 at Keach Park in Concord. www.friends program.org

A return visit from personal trainer Jason Demakis of Capital Fitness Center highlights the special program for college kids this summer.

Katelyn Gagnon from our sponsor, GoodLife drops by to talk about all the upcoming events, programs, and activities coming up this summer. Join us!

Today's Wayback Machine Monday we're “walking” through the 60's! If a song was somehow related to walking we're spinning it!!!!! Think: “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” by Joe South, “Walk on By” - Dionne Warwick, “Walkin' My Cat named Dog” - Norma Tanega. Songs by Fats Domino, The Left Banke, Nancy Sinatra and many more!

Monday's show featured our weekly visit from our correspondent John Leahy. The topic of the day was the Red Sox four game weekend sweep of the Yankees. We also discussed the anniversary of the first iPhone, rising food costs as we approach July 4th, the upcoming World Cup watch parties at Delta Dental Stadium and next month's “Friends-A-Palooza” to benefit the Friends program July 25 at Keach Park in Concord.

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.org Email the show at aj@newenglandtake.com and join the email list at https://newenglandtake.com

My guest today was Nancy Barry from the Interlakes Theatre in Meredith New Hampshire. Nancy stops by to talk about their fundraiser called “Great Balls of Fire” that's opening this weekend, about the new awards that they have won and about all of her stars that have gone onto Broadway and of course this year's productions of “Hello Dolly”, “Cabaret” and more!!

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 hear why the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) is warning the President and Congress that urgent and sustained action is needed to improve the nation's fiscal outlook. Jeff Arkin, Director of Strategic Issues at GAO, is our guest.

Thursday's program featured a conversation with three gentlemen with strong ties to Merrimack Valley High School, Rick Allen, Bob Tewksbury and Dave Anderson. Rick a MVHS athlete and graduate, Bob who went on to a great career Major League Baseball and a Merrimack Valley grad and Dave a long-time MVHS baseball and basketball coach. All will be in attendance Saturday from 1-5 PM for the MVHS/Penacook High Reunion to benefit their scholarship fund.

Wednesday's program featured a salute to our country's 250th birthday. Co-host Emily Gagnon put together an hour of patriotic songs from many genres for a terrific hour of music just perfect for your Fourth of July barbecue!

There is no shortage of theater productions happening right now in NH. This state is practically bursting with talent and productions that are having audiences rave about them. NH Unscripted is a proud supporter of the entertainment scene here and with the season now upon us it's time to talk about them. Playhouses mentioned in this episode: The Ogunquit Playhouse, The Winni Playhouse, Interlakes Theater, The Peterborough Players, Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative, The Palace Theater. And we touch on upcoming fall (aka haunted) shows. Toss some songs and we've got a show!

On todays Living the GoodLife, Katelyn talks with Dr. Jenna Borbidge from Vibrant Health about all things chiropractic care and the pillars of health that go with it. Tune in for an informative discussion!

Veronica runs a solo discussion today, and she brings some thoughtful dialogue regarding we as a society and our relationship with technology, and how it can effect our wellness.