Happy New Year! And...considering all of the changes coming - and here - in the health care and Medicaid space in New Hampshire, this feels like a good time for a refresher from the August 2025 episode about Medicaid. In this episode, Liz and Kristine Stoddard (health care super nerd/wonk) cover what Medicaid really is (health insurance!) and what the impacts will be on *all* of Granite Staters...due to a majority of New Hampshire lawmakers' actions. Liz uses many analogies in thi...

New Hampshire has issues, but what about Congress? Liz and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander talk about it all: the US Constitution, war powers, John McCain, post offices, what to do at the holidays if your family's views are vastly different than your own... Pairs well with Niko Papakonstantis’ episode about Select Boards and Property Taxes New episodes coming in 2026! Become a monthly supporter of the show Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com...

Spoiler alert: Liz and Pat talk about Wicked. And housing. And curb cuts! Oh my. Pat shares with Liz the significance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ongoing challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in accessing affordable and accessible housing in New Hampshire. New episodes on Tuesdays. Become a monthly supporter of the show Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com Links: Pat and Jim's websiteThat's Inclusive! podca...

Should we feed people? What about kids? Why are these questions that Liz has to write? In an episode that should be the least controversial, Liz talks with Kate Constantine from Gather about food pantries, SNAP benefits, food waste, and school meals. New episodes on Tuesdays. Become a supporter of the show --> this helps Liz continue to make episodes! Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com Links: Gather’s websiteDonate to GatherNH Hunger SolutionsN...

It's Veterans Day - how does Congress work to support veterans? Liz talks with Congressman Chris Pappas, who serves on the U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, about what is happening in D.C. (and New Hampshire, of course). Celebrate 6 months of the podcast by becoming a supporter of the show --> this helps Liz continue to make episodes! Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com Links: Congressman Pappas' Constituent ServicesHealth I...

It's Veterans Day - how is New Hampshire doing when it comes to supporting our veterans? Liz talks with President and CEO of Harbor Care, Henry Och, about initiatives to support veterans in New Hampshire, particularly when it comes to homelessness, health care, and employment. If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis or need support, call or text 988 for free, confidential, 24/7 help. Trained crisis counselors are available to listen, provide support, and connect you to resources. ...

Liz goes solo in this first-ever "mini-sode." Perhaps also the last...? In less than 10 minutes, Liz covers the basics about what's happening with SNAP benefits given the government shutdown...and how some New Hampshire lawmakers are choosing to punch down instead of leading with empathy. If you'd like to be a monthly supporter of the show, become a Patreon subscriber! Links - Resources (have one to share? Email Liz): SNAP and WIC Federal Shutdown Information (NH Department of Health and Huma...

What the heck is a "warrant article" and what does it have to do with property taxes? Should you go to a deliberative session? (yes!) Okay, fine, but what is it? Liz talks with Niko Papakonstantis, the Chair of the Exeter Select Board, about what issues towns face when New Hampshire and the federal government cut services and funding. Niko asks Liz what folks have against street sweepers. Liz asks Niko what "work-life balance" means. New episodes on Tuesdays. Become a supporter of the s...

Someone needed to ask: who would want to be governor of New Hampshire? Jon Kiper does! He ran in the 2024 Democratic primary and he's running again. He talks with Liz about why he's running and what exactly the governor does in New Hampshire. New Hampshire Has Issues (including Liz!) does not endorse candidates. New Hampshire Has Issues (including Liz!) does, however, love to have a good chit chat. And, of course, if the governor would like to come on the podcast, Liz would be happy to ...

The issue so many Granite Staters (and beyond) have asked about: why isn't marijuana legalized in New Hampshire? The ::checks notes:: "Live Free or Die" state? Devon Chaffee (Executive Director at ACLU-NH) joins Liz to explain just how close New Hampshire has gotten to legalizing cannabis...and why it will probably take some time to get over the finish line. Devon brings numbers to the table, and Liz brings yet another musical reference. New episodes on Tuesdays. Become a supporte...

Celebrity guest! Liz asks Sam Evans-Brown to do some heavy lifting as Liz learned zero things about anything "energy" related in high school. As much as Liz hates change, it's time to learn a little bit. Tune in to get answers to questions like, "What's a watt?" and "What kind of outlet do you need for an electric vehicle?" and "Is Massachusetts doing things worse than New Hampshire?" and "What on earth is 'net metering'?!"...and many more. New episodes on Tuesdays. Become a supporter of the ...

The New Hampshire Executive Council has enormous power and almost no name recognition. What the [bleep] is it? And why does New Hampshire have it? In this episode, Kayla Montgomery (VP of Public Affairs at Planned Parenthood New Hampshire Action Fund and Planned Parenthood of Northern New England) returns to the pod to tell Liz an abbreviated history of the Executive Council. Liz references multiple musicals. New episodes every Tuesday. Become a supporter of the show. Have an idea for an upco...

Grab your passport! We're traveling to...your town clerk's office. New Hampshire *loves* elections, but does it love helping eligible voters get registered to vote? In this episode, Liz talks to McKenzie Taylor, the State Director of the New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights, about registering in person, voting in person, requesting to vote absentee in person...yet, they are able to have this conversation from inside a computer. Science! Remember: you are eligible to vote in New Hamp...

Liz talks with Rep. Hope Damon about what is happening with the school district, which faces a multi-million dollar deficit in its school budget - and what the State of New Hampshire can / will / will not do, depending on who you ask... This episode was recorded on August 28, 2025. New episodes every Tuesday. Become a supporter of the show. Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com Links: Financial woes could force Bluff Elementary to close, students wou...

Liz talks with Matt Mooshian, a former City Councilor from Claremont, about what is happening with the school district, which faces a multi-million dollar deficit in its school budget. This episode was recorded on August 28, 2025. New episodes every Tuesday. Become a supporter of the show. Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com Links: Support Claremont students (Stevens High School Alumni Association)The Forward Foundation 603 ForwardClarem...

What happens in Claremont doesn't stay in Claremont - and instead impacts all of us. In this teaser (with a full episode coming soon!), Liz talks to Rep. Hope Damon about the school funding crisis in Claremont...and beyond. Full episode coming soon. New episodes on Tuesdays. Become a supporter of the show Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com Links: Claremont school board meeting turns heated as district makes budget cuts in face of deficit (WMUR)Cla...

Don't be fooled: a Medicaid by any other name would smell as sweet - because it's health insurance! In this episode, Liz and Kristine Stoddard (health care super nerd/wonk) cover what Medicaid really is (health insurance!) and what the impacts will be on *all* of Granite Staters...due to a majority of New Hampshire lawmakers' actions. Liz uses many analogies in this episode (including A Christmas Carol) and Kristine asks Liz what a "wall ball" is. New episodes on Tuesdays. Become ...

Is there really an issue of homelessness in New Hampshire? Like...everywhere in New Hampshire? Yes, yes there is. Liz is joined by Erica Diamond and Lauren Bombardier from Families In Transition to talk about homelessness, which is affecting so many of our community members. Erica and Lauren explain to Liz that homelessness is a result of a lack of affordable housing and a lack of social support systems. Liz identifies one acronym correctly. This episode pairs well with the episode Wher...

Comments about immigration are all over social media, in politicians' speeches, and in politicians' social media...but what is actually happening? In this episode, Liz talks with Grace Kindeke about some of the myths circulating about immigration, including crime, social services, and higher education. New episodes every Tuesday. Become a supporter of the show. Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com Links: AFSC New HampshireKnow Your Right...

We can all agree: New Hampshire has issues, but...do Maine and Vermont also have issues? What is it like to be the CEO of a Planned Parenthood affiliate across three (somewhat) different states? Liz talks to Nicole Clegg, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, about the "defunding" of Planned Parenthood, what the words "budget reconciliation" mean, and some signs it might be time to start thinking about perimenopause. They also welcome men in to the conversation - hello, men...