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New Hampshire er kjent for politiske comebacks, town halls og uavhengige velgere. Delstaten har arrangert det første primærvalget i mer enn 100 år, men hvordan har Donald Trump endret det? Du abonnerer på Valgkampsirkuset der du hører på podkast: Apple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerPocketcastOvercastCastboxCastroRSS I den andre episoden av Valgkampsirkuset tar vi turen til New Hampshire, som hvert fjerde år arrangerer det første primærvalget. Vi tar for oss historien, valgkamper som endret den, samt et av tidenes comeback. Du får som vanlig høre fra historiker og forfatter Hans Olav Lahlum. Vi har i tillegg fått med oss forfatterne Fergus Cullen og Scott Conroy – som har skrevet hver sin bok om primærvalgene i New Hampshire. Vi får også høre fra en av de mange kandidatene som aldri slo igjennom i New Hampshire, nemlig den tidligere presidentkandidaten Jim Gilmore. Valgkampsirkuset er en podkast fra AmerikanskPolitikk.no. Programleder og produsent: Are Tågvold Flaten. Musikk: Ingebrigt Håker Flaten.

New Hampshire er kjent for politiske comebacks, town halls og uavhengige velgere. Delstaten har arrangert det første primærvalget i mer enn 100 år, men hvordan har Donald Trump endret det? I den andre episoden av Valgkampsirkuset tar vi turen til New Hampshire, som hvert fjerde år arrangerer det første primærvalget. Vi tar for oss historien, valgkamper som endret den, samt et av tidenes comeback.Du får som vanlig høre fra historiker og forfatter Hans Olav Lahlum. Vi har i tillegg fått med oss forfatterne Fergus Cullen og Scott Conroy – som har skrevet hver sin bok om primærvalgene i New Hampshire. Vi får også høre fra en av de mange kandidatene som aldri slo igjennom i New Hampshire, nemlig den tidligere presidentkandidaten Jim Gilmore.Valgkampsirkuset er en podkast fra AmerikanskPolitikk.no. Programleder og produsent: Are Tågvold Flaten. Musikk: Ingebrigt Håker Flaten.Følg oss gjerne på Instagram (@Valgkampsirkuset), der vi legger ut videoer fra hver episode. Vi hadde satt stor pris på om du tipser en venn eller kollega om podkasten, og legg også gjerne igjen en anmeldelse om du liker podkasten.PS: Støtter du AmerikanskPolitikk.no via Patreon.com/ampol, får du tilgang til bonusmateriell og AMPOL-merch i posten. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Miller had sterling credentials as a top GOP operative, working for the RNC, John McCain, Jeb Bush, Jon Huntsman and more...until he felt increasingly alienated as Donald Trump took over the party. In this conversation, he talks his path out of Republican politics - chronicled in his bestselling book WHY WE DID IT - and how the past several years of GOP politics led to the wholescale Trump takeover of the party. This is a great discussion with one of the most brutally honest observers of American politics, who's had a front row seat to the most important political phenomenon in decades.IN THIS EPISODE…Tim's path to working in politics…The early threads Tim saw of the Trump movement in the GOP…Tim talks his role helping write and promote the infamous post-2012 GOP autopsy…The moment Tim realized most of the GOP political class would throw in their lot with Trump…The Corey Lewandowski Theorem…Tim talks the rivalry between Jon Huntsman and Mitt Romney…Rumors of the negotiations of a possible 2016 Rubio / Cruz pact to stop Trump…Memories of Lindsay Graham's vitriolic anti-Trump sermons…The Breitbart Embassy…Tim talks the time he's spent around Steve Bannon…Tim best practices of placing political opposition research…Tim on the “ruthlessness” gap between the Democratic and Republican political class…The story of the Independent Journal Review as a glimpse into the GOP base...Tim's creative take on the various type of Trump apologists...Tim defines “nerd revengers”…Tim's level of optimism the GOP can pull back from the Trump brink…Tim's LSU football fandom…AND Greg Abbot, George Allen, amnesty, avatars, bags of hammers, Paul Begala, bets with Grandma, blocking and tackling, Dan Bongino, Bruce Braley, Buchaninites, the Bulwark, Jeb Bush, James Carville, Catalist, the Chicago Cubs, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, cloak and dagger, Scott Conroy, the cool kids table, Council Bluffs, Daily Caller, Mitch Daniels, Death Valley, Ron DeSantis, Bob Dole, dorks and nerds, Matt Drudge, the Everglades, Alyssa Farah, Mark Hanna, hatchet men, Chuck Johnson, Brian Kelly, Ted Kennedy, Charlie Kirk, love children, John McCain, William McKinley, H.R. McMaster, meme culture, Mother Jones, mutual fund managers, National Review, Ralph Northam, Ed Orgeron, Bill Owens, Sarah Palin, plutocrats, Reince Preibus, Ronald Reagan, Todd Ricketts, Nick Saban, Mike Shields, Alex Skatell, Sean Spicer, squishes, Elise Stefanik, George Stephanopoulos, Stuart Stevens, Tea Party weirdos, John Thune, Tiger Island, traffic hoses, Sean Trende, unique psychopathy, Upworthy, Dick Wadhams, Scott Walker, the Wall Street Journal, the World Series, YOLO mode & more!

Our thanks to QCODE and Blackout for their support!Academy Award® winner Rami Malek stars in this apocalyptic thriller as a small-town radio DJ, Simon Itani, fighting to protect his family and community after the power grid goes down nationwide, upending modern civilization.BLACKOUT stars and is executive produced by Rami Malek and produced by QCODE and Endeavor Content. Season 2 picks up after the Itani families' escape, they cross paths with an old family friend, Wren (played by Aja Naomi King). She recounts her experience getting out of Boston... but can she be trusted? What truths remain to be uncovered about the origins of this blackout?Blackout was created by Scott Conroy. Blackout Season 2 was written by Jeremy Novick, and directed by Stefanie Abel Horowitz and Jeremy Novick.Listen to Blackout on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening to this. Our thanks to QCODE and Blackout for their support. https://qcodemedia.com/blackoutSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Attention Passenger List fans: If you enjoyed the story of Kaitlin Le and the mystery of flight 702, then we've got another fiction show we think you'll like.  Academy Award® winner Rami Malek stars in this apocalyptic thriller as a small-town radio DJ, Simon Itani, fighting to protect his family and community after the power grid goes down nationwide, upending modern civilization. Season 2 picks up after Simon's family escapes. Upon crossing paths with an old family friend, Wren (played by Aja Naomi King), recounts her experience getting out of Boston... but can she be trusted? What truths remain to be uncovered about the origins of this blackout? Blackout was created by Scott Conroy. Blackout Season 2 was written by Jeremy Novick, and directed by Stefanie Abel Horowitz and Jeremy Novick. This season of Blackout is presented by Sonos, go to sonos.com to learn more. "Simon Itani" - Rami Malek "Wren Foster” –– Aja Naomi King “Carla Itani” –– Chloe Brooks –– “Hunter Itani” –– T.C. Carter “Izzy Itani” –– Seychelle Gabriel “Kira” –– Caroline Newton “Lance” –– Ray Stoney (9-1-1, PEARSON) “Danny” –– Christopher Backus “Lana” –– Samantha Rose Cardenas “Carter” –– Spence Moore II ( “Tyler” –– Denny McAuliffe “Dean Julian Adams” –– Andre Royo “Kellen” –– Colman Domingo

Academy Award® winner Rami Malek returns in this apocalyptic thriller as a small-town radio DJ, Simon Itani, fighting to protect his family and community after the power grid goes down nationwide, upending modern civilization.  Season 2 picks up after Simon’s family escapes. Upon crossing paths with an old family friend, Wren (played by Aja Naomi King), recounts her experience getting out of Boston... but can she be trusted? What truths remain to be uncovered about the origins of this blackout? Blackout was created by Scott Conroy. Blackout Season 2 was written by Jeremy Novick, and directed by Stefanie Abel Horowitz and Jeremy Novick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Academy Award winner Rami Malek returns as SIMON ITANI, a small-town, radio DJ. fighting to protect his family and community after the power grid goes down nationwide. This season also stars Aja Naomi King as WREN FOSTER, a mysterious family friend...but can she be trusted? What truths remain to be uncovered about the origins of this blackout? Blackout was created by Scott Conroy. Blackout Season 2 was written by Jeremy Novick, and directed by Stefanie Abel Horowitz and Jeremy Novick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Academy Award® winner Rami Malek returns in this apocalyptic thriller as a small-town radio DJ, Simon Itani, fighting to protect his family and community after the power grid goes down nationwide, upending modern civilization. Season 2 picks up after Simon’s family escapes. Upon crossing paths with an old family friend, Wren (played by Aja Naomi King), recounts her experience getting out of Boston... but can she be trusted? What truths remain to be uncovered about the origins of this blackout? Blackout was created by Scott Conroy. Blackout Season 2 was written by Jeremy Novick, and directed by Stefanie Abel Horowitz and Jeremy Novick.

Look it was only a matter of time before Nick brought another sports podcast. He swears it's more about racism but we will have to listen to 30 For 30: The Sterling Affair to find out. Liz has found a podcast by the people who created the Castology-fave Carrier. It's called Blackout, its apocalyptic and it stars Rami Malek. Then Zane gets some "friends of Dorothy" together for Best Judies, an LGBTQIA+ podcast that celebrates the people that made and continue to make up the community. Then REVIEW TIME.Liz Recommends - Blackouthttps://www.qcodemedia.com/blackoutFrom the same studio as Carrier comes Blackout starring Rami Malek. Blackout is an “apocalyptic thriller as a small-town radio DJ fighting to protect his family and community after the power grid goes down nationwide, upending modern civilization.” Blackout stars and is executive produced by Rami Malek and produced by QCode and Endeavor Audio.It has similar immersive sound design style to Carrier, staring Cynthia Errivo, a podcast that was a universal thumbs up recommend from the Castologists last year, though not quite to the same degree. It’s not as much a solo story as Carrier was so doesn’t haunt the listener as much. BUT it is an eerie post-apocalyptic look at how much we rely on electricity and phones and what would happen if they were suddenly taken away. Written and created by Scott Conroy. Directed by Shawn Christensen. Presented by Sonos.For both: start from the start as it's a serial.https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/blackout/id1447513097Nick Recommends - 30 for 30: The Sterling Affairhttps://www.espn.com.au/nba/story/_/id/27414482/when-donald-sterling-saga-rocked-nba-changed-foreverThe Sterling Affairs is a story of power and scandal in Los Angeles. When an audio recording of a racist rant by then Clippers owner Donald Sterling was leaked online in 2014, it caused an uproar that changed the NBA forever.But Sterling had been a problem for decades -- in basketball, real estate and more. Why did it take 30 years to finally hold him accountable?"The Sterling Affairs" is a five-part series from 30 for 30 Podcasts and The Undefeated, produced in collaboration with Western Sound. The series is reported and hosted by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.For either: Start from the start!https://30for30podcasts.com/sterling/Zane Recommends - Best JudiesZane is starting the year with pride by bringing Best Judies to the table. This incredibly positive Australian podcast is based in Sydney and aims to celebrate ALL of the Best Judies in our lives. From iconic and important members of our LGBTQIA+ history, to those who are stamping their heels in the dirt today – the Best Judies podcast is about REAL gay life from the big city and the small town, right across the country. The term 'Judy' comes from as far back at WWII, used as a code to describe someone who was gay or a 'Friend of Judy' (Garland). Warmly adopted to describe our best friends, this podcast will show case those colourful, wonderful and previous people who make up the community.For Nick & Liz: Whichever one appeals, you may recognise some names on the guest list.https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/best-judies-podcast/id1466591847Subscribe to us on ITUNES, STITCHER, SPOTIFY, RADIOPUBLIC or your podcatcher of choice.Find us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER or INSTAGRAM.

INTRO Eric –Welcome to episode #36  of the Canadian Prepper Podcast, recorded September 11,  2019. My name is Eric, and I’m the host of the show.  I am based in southern Ontario. I’m a hunter, target shooter, HAM radio operator (VE3EPN), and computer geek. I got into preparedness when I was working front line in emergency services and witnessed an over reliance on Emergency Services during major events, such as ice storms, power outages, etc. I started a small preparedness company to help get people prepared and able to look after themselves for at least 72 hours, if not longer. Ian – My name is Ian, and I live on a small hobby farm in BC.   I am an outdoor enthusiast, sport shooter, reloader, field officer for the CCFR, and my farm’s designated handyman.  Alan - I’m Alan, and my friends and family call me a safety nerd. My background as a Medical First Responder developed a mind for safety. I teach first aid and coach family and friends to be better prepared. I'm a locksmith by trade and have worked in the physical security industry for more than 20 years now.   Ian- Want to help support the show and keep the Canadian Prepper Podcast on the air? Buy a Canadian Prepper Podcast T-Shirt at www.rapidsurvival.com. All proceeds help keep the lights on, and the backup generator fueled!   Alan - If you’re enjoying the show, please take a few minutes and like us on Facebook, facebook.com/CanadianPrepperPodcast and submit a review on itunes. Also we want your feedback, good or bad! Let us know if there is a topic you want us to cover, or if you like or dislike something we’re doing, email feedback@prepperpodcast.ca  Eric – We have some well-preserved content for you in this episode,  We’re going to start off with some news articles relating to preparedness and the outdoors. Next we will be letting you know how we’ve improved our preparedness since our last episode.  Then we’ll get into the main topic for this episode - Canning in preparedness.     News - Alan - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/chilliwack-armed-robbery-suspect-1.5279940 Armed robbery, suspect still at large. Be vigilant and keep your eyes open. In this case no one got hurt, but it could have gone south quickly.   Ian - Note to mention 9/11.  Loss of life to civilians, first responders, airline employees.  You can also never predict the black swan events.       I heard there was a mild storm in The Bahamas. Hurricane Dorian .  Remnants going towards Hugues! Bahamian government official showed video of water above window level! -looting -gang use of firearms on a disarmed population - only means of communication for most is satellite Internet and messaging apps - governments are squabbling over aid and support, delaying the recovery operations. City of Miami is sending their USAR team without federal support/authorization.   Eric - Three ways to preserve your fall harvest https://www.saltlakemagazine.com/food-preserving-utah/ WHAT WE’VE DONE LATELY for preps   GOSO did not renew so no ad this time around   Eric - Got out in the wilderness and disconnected for a few days, went fishing and practices my filleting skills and wilderness survival skills. Ian -  Haven’t’ been home much  since last episode… did finish the wood stacking.  Girls did their last poultry show of the season; fared very well, birds going to auction.  Should bring in more cash as show winners. Sighted in the rifle. Rifle season open. Changed out a tire on the Genny trailer. (Inflation story) Alan - some vehicle maintenance in anticipation of the cold white stuff flying in a few weeks (it’s really only 6-8 weeks away friends, sorry to slap you with that reality). Having a mechanic buddy teach me more vehicle maintenance so I can be more self-sufficient. Next task for the car is going to be brakes and wheel hubs. I’m apprehensive about working on my car in the middle of nowhere. I’m a 45 minute walk to the nearest parts store if I mess something up, so I’m happy to be learning from someone with greater knowledge than me. I can fix just about anything, but have less than no experience fixing cars.   Main Topic -  Eric - Alright, it’s time to move onto the main topic of the show. (Each host insert talking points here) Ian -  Why?  Creates a system of making shelf-stable foods, including meat products.   Allows you to take advantage of sales with no freezer space, preserve freezer contents in an emergency with power out, or use fruits  about to expire . Adds variety to the daily diet, as well as the long term survival diet - Huge morale boost with sweets!   2 Main methods :  Pressure canning and water bath method Salting is for another day…… Tools. Large pot or pressure canner Tongs.  Funnel. Jars, lids, (rings)  Magnetic lid grabber   Regardless of method, hygiene is important Clean your jars.  Sterilize in oven at 250 for 20 minutes Sterilize your lids.  Don’t touch the inside after  Simplest is water bath method.  Requires just a large cooking pot and lid.  Used for jam/preserves. Keto warning-)!! High sugar content!    Water level is put above the lids.  Boil for  Remove with tongs As they cool, you will hear the lids pop as the jar cools and pressure reduces .   (Vic prepper11 mentioned paraffin use) Second method is a little more involved.  Pressure canning is used for meat products.  Even butter! Used to achieve a higher temperature than 100c. Takes care of trichinosis and botulism concerns.  (Lessens them at least) Requires a specific pressure canner such as the “All-American “ brand.   Water level is only a few inches.  Brought up to boil with lid on and venting for 10 minutes Specific weight is used over vent to achieve a specific pressure, depending on the recipe you’re using and what product you’re preserving.   Boiled under pressure for 90 mins.  Pressure allowed to reduce as the entire pressure canner cools.  Don’t be surprised when the jars are still boiling when you take them out hours later.   Alan - my better half and I decided to learn to can this weekend coming. We’re going to make pickles and salsa this weekend. Pictures and video to come! Eric -  The summer is almost come to an end, and shortly your garden will be in a can! There are two main ways to can produce: boiling water bath and pressure canning. The water bath method involves packing glass canning jars with food, leaving adequate headroom, and heating the jars in a pot of boiling water for a prescribed amount of time.  I find it easiest to use a canning kit that includes a funnel, and headspace measurement to ensure everything is in the can and head space is adequate. The heat drives any air from the jar, sterilizing the food and creating a vacuum.  The water bath method works best with naturally acidic foods like fruits, and alkaline foods that have been acidified, like pickles.  Improper canning can result in the growth of harmful spoilers, so find a reliable source to follow.   Start out with something simple like salsa, its really hard to screw up and has high acidity so likelihood of bacteria is limited. PODCAST CHALLENGE Under the banner of cost savings, buy some jam jars on blowout after the fall rush is over.  You’ll be set up for preserving next year, or at least have some trendy drinking glasses.   Episode Closing Upcoming events   Anybody make it to taccom? Parksville-Qualicum  Gun show in Coombs, BC  Sept 15, 2019 Coombs fairground   Next to goats on the roof and A Company military surplus.   I’ll be at the CCFR booth. Shout Outs Alan - my buddy who’s giving up a saturday afternoon to help me learn about cars. Eric - The guys at firearm legal defence, thanks for making sure Canadians have a decent firearm insurance policy! Ian - my wife.  Who has a sense of humour about my sense of humour when it came to my Keto talk.  Also answered questions about canning I didn’t know about.   Makers of “The Blackout” Podcast….  Scott Conroy and Rami Malek “A” Company Military Surplus.  Nomex work jackets for 15 bucks.  Extreme cold weather OD parkas for 60! Email / Itunes reviews? Eric - 31 5* 1 4* 1 1*   1 new written review Evan, but it’s taken!! Aug 29 2019 Email with some cool people to interview, info to come.   44 Subscribers to youtube Alan -  Ian -     Outro Eric -  I’m going to bring episode 36  of the Canadian Prepper Podcast to an end.   You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app.  Please help us out; take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us.  You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca and on Facebook! Alan - We record these shows on Streamyard.  If you want an early peek at the shows, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “Canadian Prepper Podcast“, and click the notifications tab.  That gives you alerts when we are going live.You can contact me directly on Instagram, @ PPSWO Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at theislandretreat@gmail.com .  You can also find me on Canadian Patriot Podcast, also available on Itunes and Youtube.  There you will find us discussing more government waste, squirreling off on the odd firearms related banter, and exposing the daily loss of freedoms we’re facing. Eric – Please  check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at feedback@prepperpodcast.ca (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival) Eric - Thanks for joining us, and tune in for the next episode, Winter Camping    Eric - Until next time, be prepared, stay safe, and (Ian) keep learning!

'Blackout' is a new fiction podcast looking at what could happen if power went down across the entire US. So imagine a world where mobile communications and the internet fail, and where news is hard to come by. How would we cope? And what communities would we form to survive? The Bohemian Rhapsody star Rami Malek plays a local radio DJ in New England trying to make sense of what's going on. And dramatic sound design helps take you straight into the action. We play some of Episode 1 of Blackout called 'Pilot' written by Scott Conroy, directed by Shawn Christensen, starring Rami Malek, and produced by Endeavor Audio and QCode.

Scott Conroy creator and writer of the audio drama Blackout starring Rami Malek! New episodes every Tuesday from Endeavor Audio! Subscribe to the Without Your Head newsletter to receive weekly updates on our schedule, guests and more! Tracks for this podcast - Our new theme song by The Tomb of Nick Cage "Hold On" from "Blitzkrieg Bliss"" by Music of the Month Sophia Cacciola and Michael Epstein! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/withoutyourhead/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withoutyourhead/support

Scott Conroy creator and writer of the audio drama Blackout starring Rami Malek! New episodes every Tuesday from Endeavor Audio! Blackout

Scott Conroy got his start writing political journalism on the 2016 campaign trail, mainly in New Hampshire. Milking the experience, he eventually wrote two books, 'Sarah From Alaska: The Sudden Rise and Brutal Education of a New Conservative Superstar and 'Vote or Die: The New Hampshire Primary,' and then created a comedy series about his experience, called 'Embeds.' As for 'Blackout,' the original idea came from a TV pilot Conroy wrote years earlier. Thanks a friend in the business, he decided to consider turning the story into a podcast. The thriller stars Mr. Robot’s Rami Malek and is a “suspense story about a small-town radio DJ who must fight to protect his family and community from a coordinated attack that destroys the power grid and upends modern civilization.” In this interview, Conroy discusses working across various mediums as a storyteller, the differences in television and podcast stories, the pros and cons of an untapped market, writing sound rather than visual cues, grounding a large story with character, and how he regularly takes advantage of opportune moments when they arise. If you enjoyed this interview, join thousands of viewers for the new YouTube series, Creative Principles, which dissects new films, series, and more: bit.ly/2FARJz5

When modern civilization is upended, what choices will you make? BLACKOUT is an apocalyptic thriller set in a small-town community trying to hold itself together in the dark. BLACKOUT stars and is executive produced by Academy Award® winner Rami Malek and produced by QCode and Endeavor Audio. BLACKOUTWritten and created by Scott Conroy.Directed by Shawn Christensen. BLACKOUT is presented by Sonos.

Dams clog rivers and streams all over New England. Environmentalists want to take many of them down to improve habitat for fish, but some entrepreneurs want to put them back to work doing their original jobs: making power. Plus, with the Trump Administration’s voter fraud commission meeting in New Hampshire this week, we revisit our conversation about the wacky political world of the Granite State. And, we take trips to two places that are trying to attract tourists: the factory site of a controversial gun magnate, and a mythical wonderland that takes shape just over the border in Québec. Built about 150 years ago, Mill Pond Dam in Colchester, Vt., is currently breached, but still creating a small swamp upstream. Photo by Kathleen Masterson for VPR What Do You Do With an Old Dam? The rivers and streams of New England are littered with thousands of dams. Many of them were used to produce the energy that sparked industry, but they’re now doing little more than than clogging waterways. Conservationists looking to restore the health of rivers are often met with political and emotional resistance when they try to remove large dams. So some are turning their attention to smaller, privately owned ones. Vermont Public Radio’s Kathleen Masterson took a closer look. Nick Cabral is a co-founder of Goose River Hydro in Belfast, Maine But not everyone’s ready to tear down old New England dams. In central Maine, a couple of young entrepreneurs sees potential in old dams in the form of renewable energy and profit. Maine Public Radio’s Fred Bever has more.  Vote First or Die Voters cast ballots in Windham, New Hampshire. Photo by Allegra Boverman for NHPR. Even by New Hampshire's high standards, this was a pretty big week in politics. President Trump's controversial voter fraud commission met in Manchester, where one of the commission's members, long-time New Hampshire secretary of state Bill Gardner, faced criticism from all four members of the state's congressional delegation. Gardner used the occasion of the meeting to rebuke Kris Kobach, the Kansas Secretary of State, for his op-ed on Brietbart.com, suggesting widespread voter fraud in the 2016 New Hampshire election. It's a claim that FactCheck.org called “bogus.” Meanwhile, a state judge ruled against a provision in a new voter law that would have subjected voters to a possible fine or jail time if they failed to submit residency paperwork in a timely fashion. The judge wrote that the provision was a “very serious deterrent” to the right to vote. That New Hampshire's elections have come under scrutiny is something that grates at state residents. The Granite State takes pride in the way it conducts its elections, with no institution more sacred than its first-in-the-nation primary. Scott Conroy is a long-time political reporter, who grew up in neighboring Massachusetts, and who became enamored with New Hampshire's political culture while covering presidential candidates criss-crossing the state. His book is Vote First or Die: The New Hampshire Primary: Americas Discerning, Magnificent, and Absurd Road to the White House. NEXT caught up with Conroy earlier this year. Building a National Park Based on Hartford History Sparks Pride, and Discomfort Unlike New Hampshire, Connecticut has long suffered from a kind of civic inferiority complex. The state is stuck between Boston and New York, but far more congested than scenic New England destinations to the north. Student reporters Nicole Ellis (left) and Madyson Frame pose at Samuel Colt’s statue in Hartford’s Colt Park, with historian Bill Hosley. Photo by Sam Hockaday And then there are the money problems. It's one of the richest states in the nation, but the state budget is billions in the hole. And Hartford, the state’s capital, struggles with a perception that it has too much crime and not enough to do. But something big is on the horizon. A new national park, set to open in the next few years, will tell the story of one of the city's most important industrial leaders. Coltsville National Historical Park will be built on land that once belonged to firearms manufacturer Samuel Colt, and will include parts of the historic Colt factory complex. Colt had an outsized influence on Hartford and was a major player in the Industrial Revolution. But is his a history worth honoring? Madyson Frame, a recent graduate of Hartford's Journalism and Media Academy, reports. Lighting Up the Forest Flips the Switch on a Small Town A stroll through Foresta Lumina includes some sparkly, stunningly lit sections of forest. Photo by Chris Jensen While Hartford dreams about creating a tourist attraction from the ground up, Coaticook, Québec, which sits right on the Vermont border, pulled it off. Local officials took an unusual idea, made a $1 million gamble, and hit a tourism geyser: a high-tech enchanted woodland called Foresta Lumina. Reporter Chris Jensen, with the New Hampshire Center for Public Interest Journalism, went to see for himself. Below: a video from the Creators Project goes behind the scenes at Foresta Lumina. About NEXT NEXT is produced at WNPR. Host: John Dankosky Producer: Andrea Muraskin Executive Producer: Catie Talarski Contributors to this episode: Kathleen Masterson, Fred Bevers, Madyson Frame, Nicole Ellis, Tikeyah Whittle, Sam Hockaday, Jose Vargas, and Chris Jensen Music: Todd Merrell, “New England” by Goodnight Blue Moon, “Nature Kid” by Podington Bear, “Cm” by Podington Bear Get all the NEXT episodes. We appreciate your feedback! Send praise, critique, suggestions, questions, story leads, and tourism ideas to next@wnpr.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a political reporter’s history of the New Hampshire primary. Plus, we follow scientists who are recreating ancient forests, tracking the effects of climate change on moose, and fighting to keep funding for weird-sounding research. And we hear the story of a soccer team that’s leveling the playing field for kids of all backgrounds. You can stream the entire episode by clicking play on the embedded media player above or listen to the embedded SoundCloud files below for individual reports.  Give Me Primary, or Give Me Death New Hampshire’s near-religious devotion to the democratic process has surfaced on our show before – most recently last month when the state plowed forward with Town Meeting Day, despite the mid-march blizzard that swept the region. But the Granite State’s political fervor reaches it’s height during its first-in-the-nation presidential primary. Just take a look at this headline-making tweet from the 2016 race: Photo-@pgrossmith: A woman calmly eats breakfast at Blake’s in Manchester as @CarlyFiorina campaigned today. #fitn pic.twitter.com/LiakOK6oRI — UnionLeader.com (@UnionLeader) February 8, 2016 Our guest, long-time political reporter Scott Conroy, followed the often absurd 2016 campaign up and down New Hampshire for a year and a half leading up to the primary. His new book,  Vote First or Die chronicles the pancake breakfasts, ice cream socials and frigid walks to knock on doors – all hallmarks of the retail politics that presidential hopefuls still have to engage in during the primary season. Engineering Forests, Tracking Fading Moose In this area of Jericho Research Forest in Vermont, most trees are about 150 years old. This makes for a rather homogeneous forest with fewer opportunities for wildlife habitat. Photo by Kathleen Masterson for VPR. In the northeast U.S., there is less than 1 percent of old growth forest left. A new University of Vermont study finds that harvesting trees in a way that mimics ancient forests not only restore critical habitat but also stores a surprising amount of carbon. Researchers created this tip-up mound by pulling over this tree with a cable. A downed tree offers a number of habitat niches for small mammals, insects, and invertebrates. Photo by Kathleen Masterson for VPR For a forest to be considered “old growth,” it must grow largely undisturbed, usually for several centuries. These ancient forests help foster biodiversity of plants, animal, and even fungi — and can help mitigate flooding. University of Vermont ecologist Bill Keeton wanted to see if he could take a “middle-aged” New England forest and “nudge” the forest ecosystem into old-growth conditions. Vermont Public Radio reporter Kathleen Masterson went to take a look. The 1990s were a good time to be a moose in New Hampshire. The animals could take advantage of a perfect mix of young and mature forest, and plenty of food. At its peak, the statewide population reached 7,400. But given the lush habitat, scientists wondered why the moose population wasn't growing faster. Today, there are only about 3,400 moose in New Hampshire, and the same steep decline is being reported in neighboring Vermont and Maine. The culprit? A nasty tick whose proliferation is brought on by climate change. We speak with Kristine Rines, a wildlife biologist with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Rines is leading a four-year study to learn more about how weather changes and forest management practices affect the moose population. In Defense of Weird Science and Affordable Soccer The national March for Science on April 22, and the many satellite events around New England marked a departure for many scientists. Until recently, they didn't consider political activism a part of their jobs. But over the past few years, a growing number of researchers have faced political attacks about their work, and many say it’s time to come out swinging. New England Public Radio's Karen Brown visited one scientist who's urging colleagues to step up and make the case for continued federal funding, even when their research sounds strange. Cameron Rodrigues, 11, plays competitive soccer in Nashua, NH. Photo by Emily Corwin for NHPR Last year, Boston's Metro South Under-15 girls soccer team became champions in the New England Premiership Soccer League. Playing on club soccer teams like that can get attention from college recruiters. But those clubs also charge players’ families around $1500 per child, per year. New Hampshire Public Radio's Emily Corwin has a story about a soccer club in Nashua, New Hampshire, with a different approach to high-level sports – one that's all about leveling the playing field. Introducing: West Mass Here’s an update on what we’re calling the Connecticut River Valley region in Massachusetts. In February the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts announced a rebrand for the area formerly known as the Pioneer Valley. The new name, “West Mass,” was released with a promotional video. But “West Mass” took a beating on social media. One Youtube commenter put it this way: “It’s nice that even in these divisive times, we can all come together and agree that this is very bad.” So last week, the organizations behind the rebranding announced that they're putting “West Mass” on pause. They're asking for feedback from both inside and outside the region- in the form of an online survey where you can vote for “West Mass,” or “Western Mass.” (“Pioneer Valley” is not an option!) If you missed our segment where we analyzed “West Mass” and other New England branding campaigns with Connecticut state historian Walt Woodward, that's definitely worth a listen. Find it in Episode 31, or listen right here: About NEXT NEXT is produced at WNPR. Host: John Dankosky Producer: Andrea Muraskin Executive Producer: Catie Talarski Digital Content Manager/Editor: Heather Brandon Contributors to this episode: Kathleen Masterson, Karen Brown, Emily Corwin Music: Todd Merrell, “New England” by Goodnight Blue Moon Get all the NEXT episodes. We appreciate your feedback! Send praise, critique, suggestions, questions, story leads, and place branding ideas to next@wnpr.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To understand Chris Christie you need to consider his Bruce Springsteen obsession. Come on, the man has been to over 130 Bruce shows. This week, the Christie Tracker Podcast looks at Christie, the Springsteen super fan – who follows Bruce to shows, writes about him on message boards and trades tapes with fellow fans. New Jersey Public Radio's Matt Katz guides us through Christie's life of worship at the Church of Springsteen and explains why messages posted 15 years ago shed light on the governor's personality today. We ponder how Christie could be so attracted to the musical messages of a political polar opposite. And speaking with host David Furst, Matt explains why he finds the old posts endearing. As he puts it, ‘This is a total geek, geeking out with other geeks.' Also: Christie was back in the state with the country's first primary last week. He held several town hall meetings in New Hampshire and some polls suggest he may be starting to gain a little traction there. Scott Conroy, Senior Political Reporter with the Huffington Post joins us to wrap up the week. Check out the WNYC Data News App: The Christie Tracker.    

Raised in south Florida, Shushannah Walshe has become a strong, driven presence on the national political scene.  She has previously reported for Fox News and the Daily Beast; but it was her co-authorship of “Sarah From Alaska: The Sudden Rise and Brutal Education of a New Conservative Superstar” with Scott Conroy that propelled her into the spotlight.  The book relates the aftermath of McCain’s surprise pick of Palin as his running mate and how the Palins navigated the sudden attention and scrutiny. She has seen behind the scenes of the political curtain and lived to tell about it; and in this podcast, Shush shares what it’s like working in the political arena, being a writer and reporter, how she has accomplished her goals, and what she is most looking forward to with her career. So, sit back and enjoy this very interesting and insightful interview! Music Bed courtesy of DJ John Hitta!!! Copyright Flint Stone Media, LLC 2014.

Peter Hamby, Scott Conroy and Blake Zeff are our guests this week. With guest host: New School Professor and former Missouri Senator Jeff Smith Show produced by Katherine Caperton. Original Air Date: September 14, 2013 on SiriusXM “POTUS” Channel 124. PoliOptics airs regularly on POTUS on Saturdays at 6 am, 12 noon and 6 pm. Follow us on Twitter @Polioptics

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For this special minisode, we are joined by Scott Conroy, the writer and creator of the new scripted podcast, BLACKOUT, which is a story centered around the town of Berlin, New Hampshire in the midst of a citywide blackout and the fallout that comes from it. It’s narrated by and stars Oscar award winner Rami Malek as Simon Itani, the local DJ. It’s got the flavor of shows like LOST and THE WALKING DEAD, so if you are a fan of those, you’ll want to check it out. It’s 8 total episodes, 7 of which have released as of this conversation, and available via Apple Podcast. We interview Scott about how he got into script writing, where his idea came from, how Rami Malek got involved, and more. You can listen to BLACKOUT on Apple Podcasts now (see link below).   Blackout on iTunes Blackout Website Scott Conroy on Twitter   Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook  Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Email feelinfilm@gmail.com Feelin' Film on Apple Podcasts Feelin' Film on Google Play Feelin' Film on Stitcher Feelin' Film on TuneIn Feelin' Film on Overcast Feelin' Film on Spotify Join the Facebook Discussion Group Support us on Patreon & get awesome rewards Rate/Review us on iTunes and on your podcast app of choice! It helps bring us exposure so that we can get more people involved in the conversation. Thank you!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/feelin-film/donations