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March 21, 2008

Saturday morning radio-- Get the latest scoop!

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This week on Meet the New Press radio, we will, of course, continue to discuss the termination of Town Administrator Juris and the ongoing fallout.

Also, Superintendent Dr. Paul DeMinico and GHS Principal Ken Wiswell stop by the studios to chat about NCLB and the proposed IB Programme.

Click here for more details and the complete schedule...

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December 25, 2007

Gilford Robotics Team on the radio

Members and mentors of the Gilford Robotics Team stopped by the Meet the New Press studio this past Saturday to chat up the coming F.I.R.S.T. competition and discuss their need for money and donations. To listen, click here to download the .mp3 or use the handy player below:

It's good to see some of the good that's happening in our public schools. I wish there had been something like this when I was in school... It was great fun-- and quite a crowd in our little studio!

To make a donation, send it to the Gilford Robotics Team, c/o Gilford High School, 88 Alvah Wilson Road, Gilford, NH 03249, or send an email to: GilfordRobotics (at symbol) metrocast (dot) net

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February 03, 2007

Radio Time

Today is Saturday-- the day that Me, Skip, and Pat hit the airwaves for another fast-paced, jam-packed program mixing local, state, and national issues as found in and around the blogosphere. There's lots happening right here in Gilford as the political season kicks into high gear-- with eight candidates seeking 3 seats on the Budget Committee, it will be an exciting one indeed.

Joining us in studio will be Chan Eddy. He hosts another local blog- Weekend Pundit- and serves on the police department facility committee. We hope to get an update as to the status of that project, along with anything else on Chan's mind. Click here for the full lineup.

"Meet the New Press" today at 2PM on Newstalk 1490, WEMJ. Your phone calls accepted at 527-1490.

Hear what the "fuss" is all about!

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January 28, 2007

See, it's not so bad...

After spending some time with us in studio on the 'Groks' radio endeavor, "Meet the New Press", I think Gilford Steamer editor Alec O'Meara would agree that to get "grokked" isn't so bad, really. With co-hosts Skip Murphy and Pat Hynes in Manchester for the NH GOP's annual meeting, I was joined in studio by Alec and budget committee candidate Terry Stewart for an hour of local talk which, at the end, was nowhere near enough time to even scratch the surface of the many issues that deserve discussion.

One topic we touched upon was the role that blogs, like GilfordGrok, will play in politics at every level. While seemingly controversial, I think that blogs are here to stay, and should be looked upon as an extension of free speech that modern elected representatives should engage in as a way of better representing their constituents. It's my belief that the selectman in Milford, NH, Jim Dannis, who I call the "blogging selectman" represents the epitome of the modern politician- able to use the new media to let his fellow residents know where he is on the issues of the day. Unfortunately, this discussion was nowhere near as long as it could have been.

The obvious answer to not having covered enough ground in yesterday's program is to just invite Mr. O'Meara back to the program in the very near future, which we will do. One thing we didn't discuss that I wanted to with Alec was the upcoming Van Halen reunion tour. Alec used to write on occasion about pop culture. I really want to hear his thoughts about all the bands from years back getting back together. (I'm certainly glad that they do-- especially those who come right here to Meadowbrook.)

Thanks Alec!

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January 27, 2007

Sound the klaxon call...

You might want to make time for a little radio listening this afternoon. Never mind the cold temps outside, 'cause this one's gonna be hot!

Meet the New Press hits the airwaves this afternoon (Sat) at 2PM on NewsTalk Radio 1490.

Skip and Pat are in Manchester for the NH GOP Annual Meeting, leaving me to fly solo today. I'll do my best to keep everything moving for two hours, which, when you consider the guests and topics, it shouldn't be too difficult...

Alec O'Meara, publisher of the Gilford Steamer, the Winnisquam Echo, and executive editor of the Meredith News will be joining me in the studio, along with Gilford Budget Committee candidate and well-known letter-writer Terry Stewart.

In addition to plenty of Gillford politics, we will discuss some budgetary rumblings in Meredith and the question of a budget committee being formed to oversee the Winnisquam Regional School District. We'll probably talk some SB2 as well-- I'll surely be recommending its passage to all who are thinking about doing so. And what about the Tilton selectman resigning? The Shaker Regional School District is proposing a 10% budget increase this year, and attempted to insert funding for hockey into its budget. Sound familiar? Let's talk!

Alec used to write a pop-culture orientated column for his former employer, The Citizen, which I miss greatly. In college, he interned for Maxim Magazine. I'll ask him about that, and what he thinks about Van Halen, The Police, and all the other great acts from the day (MY day, to be exact) getting together for "reunion tours."

Call us at 527-1490!

Following that, I'll be joined by former Laconia Mayor Tom Tardif and Bill Asbell of Dover to discuss that town's retiring police chief and his huge cash out package that includes lifetime health insurance and retirement pay larger than his regular pay. What is the impact of actions like this on NH retirement system? If you've been reading the news, you know that here in NH, it's going to affect all taxpayers. We saw a big increase right here in Gilford to the NH Retirement System.

Bill will also discuss how charter schools are in danger of extinction here in NH.

Did you know that Laconia adds fluoride to its municipal water system? Just because it's good for your teeth doesn't mean it's good for other health reasons. Did YOU have any say before they did this? Tom is concerned, and you might want to be too.

Your phone calls welcome at 527-1490!

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November 25, 2006

Radio Today. Podcasts to follow...

UPDATE- While we didn't get to all the topics, it was still a great program. Click HERE to visit the podcast page to listen in if you didn't get a chance to hear the show live.

Meet the New Press. Tune in, if you're in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire today between 2 and 4 PM on 1490AM WEMJ. Schedule of topics include:

Republicans still in disarray? Pat interviewed NH GOP chair candidate Fran Wendleboe.
Should NH GOP adopt "NH Advantage" platform? What should it contain?
Rangle proposes draft
Pelosi's 100 hours
State Dems- lib, or lie low?
Gilford Budcom- powers
SaltMarsh Pond easement warrant article
Decision to wait on employee benefit changes Letter
What about public employee benefits? Concord Hospital announces plan.
AnkleBitingPundits on guest worker poll
Immigration issue in general
Litvinenko hit. Russians- friends or foe?
Russian Missiles to Iran
What are Iranians saying?
War in general- War against "radical extremism"? Yuk.
Civil War- MEMRI report
Hezzbollah missiles-
'08 Presidential politics. Romney- a conservative?
Lightning Round

----Treatment of today's soldiers versus VietNam era

----LA Times propaganda?

----6 mullahs removed from flight

----British Airways backs down on Cross ban

----Maya Angelou's book banned. Good. It's crap anyway.

Callers welcome at 527-1490.

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November 18, 2006

GilfordGrok Radio Today!

GilfordGrok hits the airwaves this afternoon

As we do every Saturday, the gang at GilfordGrok joins with Pat Hynes of AnkleBitingPundits to bring the free-wheeling action of the blogosphere to the broadcast airwaves here in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. As we continue to press management at Nassau Broadcasting to allow realtime webcasting, all programs are categorized and available for podcast. Click here.

Meet The New Press Today 2-4PM on AM 1490 WEMJ
Scheduled topics include:
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Pat at the bloggers conference
Frequent traveling woes
War on WalMart- Edwards, Obama
Republican woes & solutions
GOP in NH?
Lynch not running for Senate in ’08-
Sununu: vulnerable?
Republican national leaders
Gilford wages & Benefits
Laconia issues? Meredith taxpayers hit 8%
SB2
Global Warming/ SUV’s
Radical Islamofascists spread
Clash of civilizations
’08 Prez politics McCain Rudy Mitt Thompson, others
Treatment of our soldiers today versus VietNam era
SanFran bans JROTC
ETC.ETC.
Your phone calls at 527-1490
Emails as announced

Continue reading "GilfordGrok Radio Today!" »

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October 21, 2006

Saturday 2-4PM WEMJ 1490AM: Meet the New Press

Meet the New Press- Saturday October 21, 2006 SHOWTIME UPDATE

With the arrival of Pat's new baby, Grace Kathyryn Hynes, he ~~bows out of the program this week, leaving host duties to me and Skip.~~ Rumor has it he will be in the house! (studio)

First off we will discuss some local issues, including why the Budget Committee is NOT the Grinch that's stealing Christmas and what MUST happen if Gilford is ever to get a handle on property taxes. Join in at 527-1490.

GilfordGrok blog got you down? Or has it riled you up? Energized you? The Friday Union Leader ran a story about a Selectman/blogger in Milford, NH who's got some in that town's government feeling rather uneasy these days. The blogosphere is changing politics at every level of government- including the local level. I blogged the story over at GraniteGrok. We'll talk about it during the program.

We will have, in studio, Gilford School Board member Margo Weeks, to discuss the fallen soldier memorial project that the school's students have taken up. Fundraising is ongoing. Margo, like Skip and myself, is a huge supporter of our men and women in the military. This is a fantastic project that is underway right here in Gilford.

Liz Mair of GOPProgress.com is blogging her way through New England covering the upcoming US national elections, especially the "hot" seats in play. She joins us in studio to talk politics and blogging.

Other topics will be added as we sort through them between now and showtime. I'd like to discuss my Thursday Daily Sun column about the game of Tag being banished from the school playground if time permits.

Check back for updates. Remember, tune in to 1490 on the AM radio dial Saturday at 2:00 till 4:00 in the afternoon. Phone calls are welcome at 527-1490.

Don't forget to visit the hosting blogs of Meet the New Press at GraniteGrok and AnkleBitingPundits.

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