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News, Politics, and Policy. Analysis from Editor & Host A. J. Kierstead and interesting guests from New England.

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  • Bad Bunny and Bad Immigration Policy
    Feb 13 2026

    A. J. and Dexter break down the political motivations behind Bad bunny performing at the Super Bowl and how Maine Public is playing politics with an illegal that doesn't care about breaking the law.Be sure to visit PorcupineCoffeeRoasting.com and use code "NETAKE" for 15% off your orderRead the Maine Public article: https://www.mainepublic.org/immigration/2026-02-05/a-mother-in-biddeford-reunites-with-her-daughter-after-ice-arrest-but-their-future-remains-uncertainaj@newenglandtake.comhttps://x.com/newenglandtakeJoin the Substack: https://newenglandtake.com



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  • Chaos from Epstein, New Hampshire Vehicle Inspections, DNCR Commish Stewart, and CHARLIE Act
    Feb 6 2026

    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



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  • "Locally Sourced" Progressive Takes on the Democratic Party and Media Establishment
    Jan 28 2026

    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



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