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Chaos from Epstein, New Hampshire Vehicle Inspections, DNCR Commish Stewart, and CHARLIE Act

Feb 6th, 2026 1:20 AM

A. J. breaks down the tremendous impact of the latest Epstein file dump, the chaotic New Hampshire vehicle inspection situation, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Commissioner throwing her staff under the bus over an ICE facility, and a CHARLIE Act in the Granite state.Thanks to https://PorcupineCoffeeRoasting.com, use code "NETAKE" for 15% off your order!aj@newenglandtake.comJoin the Substack: https://newenglandtake.comNH Journal, "ANALYSIS: The ICE Info Fiasco Is Just Stewart’s Latest Folly": https://nhjournal.com/analysis-the-ice-info-fiasco-is-just-stewarts-latest-folly/NH Journal, "Exec Council Slams Judge’s Ruling, Says No to Extending Vehicle Inspection Contract": https://nhjournal.com/exec-council-slams-judges-ruling-says-no-to-extending-vehicle-inspection-contract/Read 2026's NH HB 1792: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/billinfo.aspx?id=1642&inflect=200:00:00 Introduction00:01:00 Thanks to Porcupine Coffee Roasting00:01:35 Epstein Chaos00:10:04 NH Vehicle Inspections00:16:28 DNCR Commissioner Stewart and ICE00:23:17 CHARLIE Act in New Hampshire This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe

"Locally Sourced" Progressive Takes on the Democratic Party and Media Establishment

Jan 28th, 2026 5:00 PM

A. J. is joined by Carter of Locally Sourced for a wide ranging discussion on the state of the Democratic party, modern media, and what the ICE situation really means.Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@LocallySourcedaj@newenglandtake.comJoin the Substack: https://newenglandtake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe

An Alternative to CORRUPT Democrats and Republicans

Jan 21st, 2026 10:30 PM

Can we break out of the corrupt duopoly of Republicans and Democrats? State Chairman of Constitution party of New Hampshire Edmond Laplante joins the show to breakdown what they offer, how they stand on the issues, and the unique way it should stand out to Granite Staters.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Constitution Party of New Hampshire: https://www.cpofnh.comLaplante's US Senate campaign: https://laplante4constitutionalnh.com/aj@newenglandtake.comFollow on X: https://x.com/newenglandtakeJoin the Substack to support the show: https://newenglandtake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe

Does flipping the Food Pyramid and promoting REAL FOOD give us MAHA at last?

Jan 15th, 2026 11:30 PM

Dr. Jason Aziz, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and the New Hampshire Insurance Department, breaks down the Trump administration resetting the US nutrition policy, how this might set public policy in the right direction for proper nutrition, and where this puts RFK Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again mission."Fact Sheet: Trump Administration Resets U.S. Nutrition Policy, Puts Real Food Back at the Center of Health": https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/fact-sheet-historic-reset-federal-nutrition-policy.htmlaj@newenglandtake.comJoin the Substack: https://newenglandtake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe

College Students Leading Political Campaigns NOW

Jan 8th, 2026 10:00 PM

Quinn Allred founded Let Us Lead to make sure young people, especially college students, are taken seriously by political campaigns and candidates of all parties. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Learn more about Let Us Lead: https://www.linkedin.com/company/let-us-lead/posts/?feedView=allaj@newenglandtake.comhttps://x.com/newenglandtakeSubscribe to the Substack: https://newenglandtake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe

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