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Were you aware that in the land of the free and brave there was a time when music was censored and banned? Welcome to the groovy 60's baby! Yup, we were protected from the harsh lyrics and hidden meanings of some songs while we were busy protesting, integrating, dying in Vietnam. Come and listen with us today as we discover the “Controversy” and the “Ban” of songs in the 60's.

It was a sports oriented Monday on the program with numerous college hockey and basketball tournaments taking place around the country. Correspondent and Hockey East broadcaster John Leahy joined us for an update on the NCAA Men's Hockey Regional games that will be taking place starting Thursday around the country featuring six New England teams including ECAC champion Dartmouth College.

A. J. is joined by Andru Volinsky, an attorney and former New Hampshire Executive Councilor. He discusses his proposed "3-3 Tax Savings Plan", but does this actually address the cost of education and how will he fight the fact Democrat leadership disagrees with an income tax? Learn more about the 3-3 Tax Savings Plan: https://nhtaxsavingscalculator.com The Last Bake Sale: https://www.lastbakesalebook.com Check out his Substack: https://andruvolinsky.substack.com Read A. J.'s counterpoint data from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy: https://jbartlett.org/2025/06/per-pupil-spending-in-nh-nearly-doubles-from-2001-2024-as-district-public-schools-spend-1-25-billion-more-on-54000-fewer-students/ Join the Substack: https://newenglandtake.com Email the show: aj@newenglandtake.com

Today Hunter Williams calls and we're talking peptides. We discuss all of the benefits, the uses, how to supplent them, and how they work within the body. Hunter comes with a wealth of knowledge and you're sure to get something out of this amazing discussion.

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."

Have you ever heard the terms “peptide”, “bioregulator” or “glp”? Are they good or bad? Healthy or unhealthy? Hunter Williams, a biohacking educator and podcaster, calls in to help us understand them, where they come from, some pros and cons as well as some controversy about them.

Thursday's guests were Tom Raffio, President and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental and our correspondent John Leahy with a preview of tomorrow night's Men's Hockey East semi-final games. Also, we warned listeners of a scam that is going on in the area involving a notice to appear in court and we celebrated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Day and learned from producer Andrew Gibson that they were the creation of a pair of Dover, New Hampshire residents.

Some of the best interviews come from referrals and today's episode is no exception! Steve Blunt, award winning singer/storyteller, drops by to talk about his work performing in schools, libraries & concert venues entertaining children (and adults). He plays some selections “live” for us and tells of his work with the NH Humanities Council. All of it was fascinating. Enjoy.

Wednesday we featured our monthly “Small Business Matters” in association with the U.S. Small Business Administration, New Hampshire District Office. Our guest on this segment was Bryce Harrison one of the founders of “Cheese Louise” which features incredibly creative cheese sandwiches and more. It started as a food truck and catering business but now has locations in North Conway, Portsmouth, Portland, Maine and Boston.

Bag making is the topic of discussion today, as Veronica sits with Stephanie Flanders of George S Wallace Bag Maker. Join them as they discuss sewing, bag making, and the importance of these skills.

Come and enjoy some traditional Irish music and learn a little bit about St. Patrick himself! Happy St. Patty's Day from Artful Living at WKXL!

Our Tuesday guest on the program was New England College head football coach Kevin Kelly, a college and pro football coach for more than four decades. Now entering its' third season, the N.E.C. football program offers an opportunity for young men to continue their football careers at the Division Three level while at the same time acquire a degree in one of the many programs offered on the beautiful Henniker campus.

Ray is taking us back to the anti-war era of the 60s with some great classics written during a time when the country was in so much chaos, the only thing that could be done was to write strong and amazing music to speak what people were feeling.

It was a “Medicare Monday” on the program with Christian Troy of Woodpecker Insurance of Concord. We explored the question “What is Medicare?” and reviewed its' key letters. In addition we explored Medicare enrollment and what you should know about your Medicare network. www.woodpeckermedicare.com

A. J. is joined by Red Sift's Brian Westnedge on why insurance companies, individuals, and small businesses are most vulnerable to hacking, the complexity of artificial intelligence in this space, and the impact of foreign actors, like Iran.

It was getting time to hear from my friend Leslie Pasternack and catch up on what's been happening in her world. We discussed her role in The Man Who Laughs, her beginnings in the arts field and her time teaching and then got to the meat. Leslie is the director for Enid's Mill. It's a production taking place at the players ring that's been getting wonderful reviews. It deals with several issues and one in particular that I was curious to see how it was handled.

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, Marc Goldwein, Senior Vice President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, outlines a "break glass in case of emergency" plan for the next economic shock.

Katelyn Gagnon stops by to chat with Jane about all of the upcoming events that are happening at Goodlife! Join us for this very fun and insightful conversation.

Thursday's program featured an in studio visit from WKXL's own Ray Dudley of “NH Unscripted”. Among the array of topics discussed, Girl Scout cookies, Alfred Hitchcock and baked scallops just to name a few.

On today's episode, Tyler LaPlant, Nashua, native and up-and-coming Filmmaker stops by the NH Unscripted Studios to talk about his short film Joey‘s Big Reveal. He also gives us some insights from his time as working as a grip on different film sets in Massachusetts.

Wednesday was a potpourri version of the program as we explored everything from the high school hockey and basketball tournaments to the USA World Baseball Classic loss to Italy, and President Trumps demand for a proof-of-citizenship voting bill to be passed by Congress.

Today Veronica talks with Jessica Rayno of The Cozy Artist, and they are discussing burnout, it's presence in coporate wellness and life in general.

Jane Cormier, our host of Artful Living fears another episode of The Tabernacle Choir, in The Spoken Word, "Fear Not". Join us as we share uplifting and beautiful music for all to enjoy!

Tuesday's program featured Wes Riley who has been at the forefront of the Concord “Learn to Skate” program for literally generations. Over the years Wes has been responsible for instructing thousands of area youngsters over the years including some of Concord's royalty like the Blossoms, Craigues and Mounseys just to name a few.

RAY RETURNS to NH Unscripted! That's right this is not a drill, Ray is back and he's got some oldies and a little catching up with hits from Jimmy Dean, Tony Orlando, Skeeter Davis, and many more!

Monday's show included a roundup of local sports activity from over the weekend and a visit from our correspondent John Leahy for an update on the Hockey East men's and women's post season!

A. J. dives deep into his thoughts on Trump's attack on Iran and the geopolitical fallout that might stabilize the Middle East. Also, Andru Volinsky has a crazy idea that no one is taking seriously for education funding. NH Journal on Volinsky: https://nhjournal.com/start-the-conversation-volinskys-income-tax-plan-starts-a-firestorm/ New Hampshire Bulletin on Volinsky: https://nhjournal.com/start-the-conversation-volinskys-income-tax-plan-starts-a-firestorm/ Email the show at aj@newenglandtake.com Join the Substack and keep the show rolling at https://newenglandtake.com

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'll look at the potential cost of U.S. military operations in Iran, the President's State of the Union Address and our upcoming road trip to New Hampshire and Maine.

Jane sits down with fellow music educator Cheryl Laughlin, where they discuss music, teaching, working with the kids, and it's importance. Join Us!

Thursday's program featured New York Times Best Selling author Keith O'Brien who joined us to discuss his latest book, “Heartland: A Forgotten Place, An Impossible Dream And The Miracle of Larry Bird”.

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?