Let's clear the air on DATA CENTERS

Let's clear the air on DATA CENTERS

A. J. is joined by NetChoice's Patrick Hedger to push back against data center misinformation, including how this goes beyond artificial intelligence, the importance of the United States being the leader in the space (instead of China), and how the bubble talk is overinflated.Learn more about NetChoice: https://netchoice.orgEmail your comments to aj@newenglandtake.com and join the Substack at https://newenglandtake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe [https://www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Off to the Races: New Hampshire Hits the Midterms

A. J. has a chaotic rant about Democrats and Republicans filing for the New Hampshire midterms (especially Sununu, Beauchemin, and Beriont) with questionable campaign tactics and how Pittsfield and working with Concord for school administrative duties.AD: Get great specialty coffee from Porcupine Coffee Roasting at 15% off with code "NETAKE" at https://porcupinecoffeeroasting.comNH Journal, "‘Mini-Bernie’ Beauchemin Files Primary Challenge Against Goodlander": https://nhjournal.com/mini-bernie-beauchemin-files-primary-challenge-against-goodlander/NH Journal, "Beriont Files for NH-01, Says Dem Insiders Tried to Push Her Out of Race": https://nhjournal.com/beriont-files-for-nh-01-says-dem-insiders-tried-to-push-her-out-of-race/Concord Monitor, "A new model? Instead of hiring new superintendent, Pittsfield will pay Concord for admin services": https://www.concordmonitor.com/2026/06/10/concord-pittsfield-district-collaboration/?fbclid=IwdGRleASWokZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEePqy7tTDn8GaJ67BIHspznzcoTIxqr3A7p-DN2UuzL2FqTUygguFt5hhGACQ_aem_zkIQQEABIp8lr5jDhNKLSwConcord Monitor, "Concord Board of Education approves 12.2% tax increase, dealing heavy blow to taxpayers and educators alike": https://www.concordmonitor.com/2026/03/31/concord-budget-layoffs-tax-increase/Join the Substack at https://newenglandtake.com and email me at aj@newenglandtake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe [https://www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

How do we keep local government honest and transparent?

A. J. is joined by Michael Stansfield, CEO of Civic-Chain, to discuss the importance of government transparency, providing tools that make it easy for journalists and citizens to keep government honest, and how blockchain tools (like Civic-Chain) can make this happen.Learn more about Civic-Chain at https://civic-chain.comAD: Get great specialty coffee from Porcupine Coffee Roasting using code "NETake" for 15% off at https://porcupinecoffeeroasting.comJoin the Substack at https://newenglandtake.com and email A. J. at aj@newenglandtake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe [https://www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

The failures of Thomas Massie and the Libertarian Party!

A. J. dives into the moral and political failings of the Libertarian Party, the craziness of the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire (LPNH) getting kicked out, and Congressman Thomas Massie got his comeuppance.Concord Monitor, "‘Are you guys stupid?’: NH Libertarians ejected from national party after state leader’s speech": https://www.concordmonitor.com/2026/05/27/are-you-guys-stupid-nh-libertarians-ejected-from-national-party-after-state-leaders-speech/NBC News Kentucky District 4 Primary Results: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-primary-elections/kentucky-us-house-district-4-resultsJoin the Substack at https://newenglandtake.com and email the show at aj@newenglandtake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe [https://www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

What impact does a Granite State county prosecutor have?

A. J. is joined by Meg Hagaman, candidate for Merrimack County Attorney, to break down the importance of county attorney (is Law & Order accurate?!?), her background as a prosecutor, and the future of criminal justice in New Hampshire. Learn more about her campaign at https://www.meg-for-merrimack.comJoin the Substack at https://newenglandtake.com and email A. J. at aj@newenglandtake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe [https://www.newenglandtake.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]