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The New England Take

A. J. Kierstead
New Hampshire
Owen Labrie
Maggie Goodlander
Kamala Harris
K-12 Education
Republican Party
Joe Biden
Democratic Party
Civic Nation
St. Paul's School
Dark Money
Birthright Citizenship
Equal Rights Amendment
Me Too
UNH
Sexual Assault
Title IX
Domestic Violence
Anne Custer
Donald Trump

News, Politics, and Policy in New England. Hosted by A. J. Kierstead. NewEnglandTake.com Follow the show on Facebook/X: @NewEnglandTake

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A. J. Kierstead
Host of discussions focusing on news, politics, and public policy, with an emphasis on issues relevant to New England.

Reviews

3.4 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Excellent commentary!

    Great source of commentary, news, and analysis impacting New England and that nation at large!

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    richardplantagenet
    United States3 years ago

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How can these POLITICAL groups call themselves NONPARTISAN? Because that's the game!!!
Q: What does it mean for an organization to claim they are nonpartisan?
Nonpartisanship means not having a formal affiliation with political parties, but this doesn't guarantee unbiased information.
The case to fund SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS not EXPENSIVE SCHOOLS!
Q: How should equity in education be defined?
Equity should focus on what gets learned, not just on financial expenditures.
The case to fund SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS not EXPENSIVE SCHOOLS!
Q: What are you trying to accomplish with your books?
I want people to question their assumptions about education funding and consider the actual outcomes rather than just the spending involved.
A high school teacher breaks down the REAL ISSUES in EDUCATION FUNDING, SHOCKING!!!
Q: So as a teacher, how do you feel on the ground with regards to how you're getting funded for your ability to do your job, having the resources you need?
While funding is a concern, the bigger issue affecting teachers is student behavior and the lack of accountability, rather than just financial resources.
Charlie Kirk just wanted to talk, but he got the bullet...
Q: What has been the reaction to Charlie Kirk's assassination and how might it impact political discussions going forward?
The host believes that Kirk's assassination will change the political discourse profoundly, emphasizing that such violence against a public figure should not be tolerated and urging for continued dialogue and engagement despite the tragedy.

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The discussions focus on a wide range of pressing current events, exploring news, politics, and public policy issues in New England. Key themes include local journalism challenges, political movements such as MAGA, public health policies following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the implications of government regulations on communities. Noteworthy is the podcast's critique of mainstream media narratives, offering a perspective that leans towards skepticism of established political structures and advocacy for individual liberties. Episodes often feature insightful conversations with experts in various fields, bringing a diverse array of perspectives to the topics at hand. This unique blend of local insights and critical analysis engages listeners... more

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