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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

Vermont’s Motel Program a Failure (it was inevitable)

Jul 9th, 2025 10:30 PM

The VTDigger has spent months reporting on the inevitable failure of Vermont housing homeless people in motels across the state, A. J. breaks down how the program was destined to fail and how Governor Phil Scott did what had to be done. Read the article: https://vtdigger.org/2025/07/01/we-need-a-prayer-as-executive-order-ends-hundreds-of-vermonters-exit-motelsEmail the show: aj@newenglandtake.comJoin the Substack, pay if ya want: https://newenglandtake.substack.comhttps://x.com/newenglandtake 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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