Legendary political reporter Mark Halperin, founder of 2Way Media, joins NHJournal's Michael Graham to roll through his latest "8 for 2028" and talk about the Granite State's place in American politics.

Then two of New Hampshire's smartest political insiders, Dave Carney and AFP's Greg Moore, analyze the current state of the 2026 campaigns and make their picks for the best POTUS candidates in both parties.

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Could the biggest New Hampshire political story of the week be a headline from next door in Maine?

The rise of far-left, Nazi-tattooed Graham Platner as the Democrats' nominee for U.S. Senate is a national story, and it's raising uncomfortable questions for Granite State Democrats like Rep. Chris Pappas.

Jon Fetherston and Tom Shattuck (yes, WTKK listeners, THAT Tom Shattuck) of the Maine Wire have been covering Platner from the beginning, and they share insights about the self-declared gentleman oyster farmer you won't find in other media outlets.

Then political reporter Caroline McCaughey and longtime NHGOP operative Chuck McGee join host Michael Graham to talk about the current state of the 2026 races, and the issues Granite Staters really care about.

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Bedford Republican Melissa Bailey joins NHJournal's Michael Graham to talk about her campaign for the NH01 GOP nomination: Her expertise in accounting and finance, her views on Iran and Ukraine, and why her Christian faith is at the center of her campaign.

Then, GOP operatives Michael Dennehy and Patrick Hynes answer the existential question: Why are we here? NHJournal, that is. They were part of the group of Republican strategists who created NHJournal, and they share stories of their early battles in Granite State journalism -- including their decision to hire legendary reporter John DiStaso.

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