Best Scott Cline Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 61: Part One of Seeking Guidance for THE COUNSELOR 1:07:47

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Full disclosure time here on the READING MCCARTHY podcast. When Ridley Scott’s film The Counselor arrived in theaters with its very own shiny McCarthy screenplay, I was underwhelmed. We’d been waiting for over half a decade for The Passenger and had no idea we’d be almost another ten years waiting for that project (and of course we had no concept o…

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Scott Brown to the GOP Establishment: Bring It. 51:49

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Former U.S. Senator Scott Brown knows that the Republican establishment -- including the NRSC -- is backing his opponent, former U.S. Senator John E. Sununu, in the 2026 GOP Senate primary -- but he says he doesn't care. He's ready for that fight and he believes he'll win the grassroots of the New Hampshire Republican Party. Brown, a military veter…

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AFP Action on How John E. Sununu Can Win the NH US Senate Race 34:22

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When it comes to federal elections, New Hampshire Republicans have a losing streak that compares with the Cleveland Browns. But Greg Moore and Sarah Scott, senior advisors to AFP Action, believe Republican John E. Sununu can break that streak next year. For the first time ever, AFP Action has endorsed a candidate in a New Hampshire U.S. Senate prim…

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John E. Sununu: 'I Will Win' The Race for US Senate 31:16

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A confident John E. Sununu (not to be confused with the many other N.H. Sununus, right Bret Baier?) joins the New Hampshire Journal podcast to talk about his newly-launched bid to return to the U.S. Senate. In a conversation at the Bridge Cafe in Manchester, N.H. Sununu shares his take on the current federal shutdown, as well as the current state o…

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Episode 60: Riding Shotgun on THE PASSENGER with Lydia Cooper and Brent Cline 1:57:09

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For the podcast's 60th episode we are finally able to develop a lengthy and thorough discussion of The Passenger, McCarthy's penultimate novel from 2022. I'm joined by two returning guests of the podcast: Dr. Lydia Cooper is a professor of American literature and director of the core curriculum at Seattle University. Her specializations include Nat…

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A House Democrat Speaks! Rep. Mandelbaum on NH Politics and the Democratic Party 34:21

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Immediately after Charlie Kirk's assassination, NHJournal issued an invitation to every elected NH Democrat to join us on the podcast and say, well, anything! Of the hundreds of election NHDems, just one took us up on the offer: Rep. Jennifer Mandelbaum. Dr. Jennifer Mandelbaum is a public health expert and dedicated public servant representing Por…

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Episode 59: The Big Screen Beckons--McCarthy's Screenplays with Stacey Peebles 1:29:07

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Episode 60 of READING McCARTHY sees the return of one of my favorite guests, Dr. Stacey Peebles. In addition to her many other roles described below, she is the preeminent expert on McCarthy’s work in screenplays. Please join us for a consideration of his various screenplays, both produced (The Counselor) and unproduced (Cities of the Plain, No Cou…

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NHJ Presents the Jimmy Kimmel Edition of 'Cigars & Snark' 33:21

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Live from Castro's in Bedford, NH it's 'Cigars & Snark!' NHJournal Managing Editor Michael Graham is joined by his WTKK-FM producer 'The Great and Powerful Tom,' Tom Shattuck. They attempt to explain why the Jimmy Kimmel story isn't generating the 'Free Speech Now!' outrage from the Right that the mainstream media seem to expect. They also tell som…

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Why Charlie Kirk's Murder Was Not a 'Lone Wolf' Attack 37:58

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On a special edition of the NHJournal podcast from Castro's in Bedford, political operative and NH native Matthew Barlett joins NHJournal managing editor Michael Graham from his regular stool at Shelly's Backroom in Washington, D.C. to discuss -- and debate -- the assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it means for American politics. Bartlett calls…

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Reefer Sanity? Kevin Sabet Says It's Time to Re-Think Legal Weed 42:55

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Kevin Sabet is President and CEO of the group Smart Approaches to Marijuana. He was in New Hampshire to talk to the National Association of Attorneys General about the impact of America's mass experiment with the commercial marijuana industry. His first book was called Reefer Sanity: Seven Great Myths About Marijuana, and he talks to NHJournal's Mi…

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NH Dems Vs. Sydney Sweeney 29:08

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Want to know why the Sydney Sweeney "Good Jeans" ad upset political progressives so much? Just check the reaction to Gov. Kelly Ayotte's decision to sign bills banning sex-change procedures for minor children. PLUS -- Why GOP midterm gerrymandering in Texas means there's almost no chance you'll see it in New Hampshire. Hosted by Michael Graham, man…

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Ep42: Youth in Naturism with James Shuttleworth 33:02

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In this episode, we talk with James Shuttleworth, European Youth Officer for the International Naturist Federation (INF-FNI). James shares his personal path into naturism, his work building bridges across global youth communities, and his vision for how federations can adapt to new generations of naturists. From naked game nights to youth-led spa t…

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Do NH Democrats Even WANT to Win? 51:46

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A new NHJournal/Praecones Analytica poll has dropped, and NHJ Managing Editor Michael Graham talks about it with New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIOP) Director Neil Levesque. But first, it's Executive Councilor John Stephen venting his outrage at Magistrate Stephanie Johnson and her mishandling of two high-profile cases, including the horrifi…

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Gov. Kelly Ayotte On Budget Battle Win 33:59

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Just minutes after her budget deal passes the legislature and is headed to her desk, Gov. Kelly Ayotte joins NHJournal to talk about the process, her priorities and her very public battle with Republican legislators. Did Ayotte get everything she wanted? Does she think she went too far in her fight with the state Senate? She talks about it with NHJ…

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EP41: MoonGroove Naturist Music Festival 48:45

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On today’s show, we’ll hear from Eli, one of the founders and executive director of MoonGroove, a nudist and naturist music festival held in July in Pennsylvania. SHOW LINKS MoonGroove: https://www.moongroovefestival.com/ You can reach us at [email protected] Check out Evan’s podcast, Naked Age here: https://www.nakedage.co/ PlanetNude new…

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Episode 58: Staying off the Tracks of THE SUNSET LIMITED with Dianne Luce 1:18:31

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The 58th episode brings back the excellent Dr. Dianne Luce to discuss with us McCarthy’s 2006 play The Sunset Limited (or is it a novel in dramatic form?). Produced first by the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago in May of 2006, it later went on to open in New York. Dianne Luce saw it in Chicago during that opening run and we’ve both seen the Tommy Lee…

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Tragedy at DC Jewish Museum, Farce in Biden White House 37:46

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Tracy Richmond, Chair of the Board for The Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, talks to NHJournal's Michael Graham about life in the Granite State as a Jewish American as antisemitic violence claims two more lives on the streets of Washington, D.C. That violence was accompanied by the "Free, Free Palestine" chant heard at UNH and the state capitol …

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Tiffany Justice: 'The Tide is Turning' on Protecting Girls Sports and Spaces 34:43

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Tiffany Justice has been fighting for years to keep biology and gender in tandem, rejecting progressive arguments that sex is merely a social construct and that there are dozens of genders. Co-founder of Moms for Liberty, Justice is now a Heritage Foundation Visiting Fellow on Parental Rights. And after listening to the U.S. Supreme Court hearing o…

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EP 54: Scott Payne 1:10:15

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Scott Payne is a retired FBI Special Agent who spent twenty-eight years in law enforcement investigating cases against drug trafficking organizations, human traffickers, outlaw motorcycle clubs, gangs, public corruption, and domestic terrorists. He was also a SWAT team operator and instructor for firearms, tactics, and undercover operations. He liv…

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EP 53: Sharon Cline 53:38

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With over 13 years of experience in the media industry, Sharon Cline is a seasoned voice over artist and researcher with a strong focus on content creation and archival work. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Studies from Kennesaw State University, providing her with a solid foundation in media production and storytelling. …

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EP 50: Bethany & Josh 1:27:42

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Sununu's Out! Mark Halperin on What's Next for NH Senate Race 41:43

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Gov. Chris Sununu says he's going to sit out the 2026 U.S. Senate race -- what does that mean for New Hampshire politics? NHJournal Managing Editor Michael Graham asks veteran political reporter Mark Halperin. He gives his take on Sununu's decision, the chances Republicans will pick up the seat, and why he thinks Rep. Maggie Goodlander could be the…

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Ep40: James Nunn of The Naturist Society Foundation 43:43

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On today’s show, we’ll hear from James Nunn, Board Treasurer of The Naturist Society Foundation. He’ll talk about his nudist journey and the role he sees TNSF playing in the nudism and naturism movement. Then Evan and I will talk about some of the hot topics in naturism that he has been covering on Planet Nude. SHOW LINKS The Naturist Society Found…

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NH Democrats Have Anger Issues 50:06

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New Hampshire Democrats are as mad as hell, and they're not gonna take it anymore! Not from their members of Congress -- as Rep. Maggie Goodlander learned at a town hall this week -- or from their fellow members of the New Hampshire legislature. Just ask progressive Rep. Jonah Wheeler (D-Peterborough). All that anger is going to have an impact on t…

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SPECIAL PODCAST! Shaheen Is Out! What Does That Mean for US Senate, NHGOP in 2026? 41:17

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On this special edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, the news just broke that U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen will not seek a fourth term, the third swing-state Senate Democrat to decide to bail before 2026. What does that mean for New Hampshire? We ask veteran GOP strategist Jim Merrill for his insights into the Granite State's 2026 election …

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EV Chargers, New Hampshire Tourism and The Real Story of the Granite State Grid 51:56

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An article quoting Sam Evans-Brown of Clean Energy NH led to a tweet by host Michael Graham which led to a minor kerfuffle which resulted in a terrific conversation about New Hampshire, EVs, and the real numbers on energy in New England. Another tweet, from Democratic operative Lucas Meyer, claims New Hampshire Republicans are plotting an "income t…

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Gender Clinic Whistleblower Coming to NH to Support Ban on Sex Changes for Children 30:44

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Jamie Reed describes herself as a "queer woman who's politically to the left of Bernie Sanders." For years, she worked at The Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital -- until she became a whistleblower. What Reed saw violates the "first, do no harm" tenets of health care. "Instead, we are permanently harming the vu…

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Ayotte on the Budget: Real Cuts, But Protected Priorities 39:12

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Just hours after delivering her budget address to the New Hampshire legislature, Gov. Kelly Ayotte talks to NHJournal about the details -- including her actual position on expanding Education Freedom Accounts, and her rebuttal to Democrats' claims of 'downshifting.' The new GOP governor also addresses her commitment to passing bail reform, why her …

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Episode 57: The Wittliff with Lead Archivist Katie Salzmann 44:32

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This past December your not-so-intrepid host was able to make a pilgrimage to San Marcos, Texas, to visit the Wittliff Collection in the Alkek Library at Texas State University and plumb its treasure trove of McCarthy archives. My guest in this episode is Katie Salzmann, who has been Lead Archivist at The Wittliff Collections at Texas State since 2…

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Trump Returns! Special INAUGURATION DAY Podcast 42:05

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Trump storms back into Washington, D.C. and Granite State Republicans are pumped! While they were forced watch from ballrooms or meeting rooms, New Hampshire who went to Washington for the inauguration were delighted by what they heard from the president. What were his best moments? What should Granite Staters take away from Trump's inaugural addre…

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Ayotte Talks Budget, Backs Vote to Protect Girls Sports in First Podcast as Gov 17:46

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In her first podcast interview as New Hampshire's governor, Republican Kelly Ayotte talks about the budget challenges facing the Granite State, her determination to get a sanctuary city ban passed through the legislature, and why her "Don't MASS Up NH" motto continues to resonate. Plus: NHJournal Managing Editor Michael Graham reveals the secret be…

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Episode 56: The Brothers Elmore Flip a Coin with No Country for Old Men 57:09

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This episode has a history that winds like a West Texas border road. My guests are the Brothers Elmore, and we originally recorded it in April but one of the tracks went bad. So finally at the end of our collective academic semesters, we once again discussed No Country for Old Men, speculating about its origins, its commentary on neo-liberalism, th…

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Ep39: AANR Education Foundation 21:20

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On today's show, we hear Evan's interview with the head of the AANR Education Foundation and learn about the upcoming art raffle. SHOW LINKS AANR Education Foundation: http://aanr-ef.com/ You can reach us at [email protected] Check out Evan’s podcast, Naked Age here: https://www.nakedage.co/ PlanetNude newsletter link: https://planetnude.c…

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Gov.-Elect Kelly Ayotte on Her Vision For NH, and Keeping Her State From Becoming MA 32:51

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Kelly Ayotte makes her first appearance on the NHJournal podcast as Gov.-elect. She talks about her vision for New Hampshire, the key message from her campaign, and her take on how her response to federal immigration enforcement is going to be very different from Massachusetts. And Drew Cline with the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy talks …

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Episode 55: Writer Ron Rash on McCarthy's Work and Influence 43:08

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Episode 55 is a discussion with award winning novelist, short story writer, poet, and big-time McCarthy fan, Ron Rash. Ron attended Gardner Webb University in Boiling Rock NC and then earned his master’s in English at Clemson University. He is a writing and English faculty member at Western Carolina in Cullowhee, NC, where he serves as the John and…

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The NHJournal 'Winners and Losers' Podcast for the 2024 NH Elections 43:07

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Who were the biggest winners and losers on Election Day 2024 in New Hampshire? When NHJournal published its list, the reaction was so intense we decided to invite some of the smartest observers of Granite State politics to add their own winners and losers: Greg Moore with Americans for Prosperity and Drew Cline, president of the Josiah Bartlett Cen…

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The Current State of POTUS Race -- and Polling -- With Robert Cahaly of the Trafalgar Group 33:28

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Robert Cahaly of the Trafalgar Group is best known for being the pollster who spotted Donald Trump's support in 2016 and his path to a shocking victory. Eight years later, American politics is in even more turmoil and the current state of polling is a matter of great debate. Cahaly covers all of this with NHJournal's Michael Graham, and he shares h…

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EMERGENCY POLL PODCAST -- Trump Winning in NH? 30:21

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Nobody was more surprised by the new NHJournal/Praecones Analytica poll showing Donald Trump with a 50.2 to 49.8 percent lead over Kamala Harris in the Granite State than NHJournal Managing Editor Michael Graham. He talks about the numbers, what they mean, and how it fits into what the Trump campaign believes is a purple-state trend, with veteran p…

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NH in Play for Trump? James Pindell on 2024 POTUS Race and NH Politics 51:04

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After breaking news of Trump momentum in the Granite State and talk that New Hampshire may be in play, NHJournal rushed to the microphone for this emergency podcast with former New Hampshire political reporter (now relegated to the minors in Massachusetts), the Boston Globe's James Pindell. From the national scene to New Hampshire, Pindell and host…

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Episode 54: Following McCarthy's Tracks with Austin Smith 1:03:22

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This episode of READING MCCARTHY welcomes to the podcast for the first time Austin Smith. Austin studied history and literature at the University of Georgia. He has worked as a photographer and a professional adventure photographer, following the art into aviation, mountaineering, and motorcycle racing. He now leads a human resources consulting bus…

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Ep38: Nahna James and Evan at INF 30:14

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On today’s show, we’ll hear from Nahna James. He’s an author, poet, nude model, actor, painter, naturist activist and more. We’ll hear about how he came to nudism as someone raised in Nigeria. But first, we’ll hear from Evan calling in from a nudist paradise. Nahna James' Links: X: https://x.com/1nahnajames?t=gHzqXlCJfXWZXPMf3YWiVg&s=09 Podcast: ht…

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Ep37: Naked Dan 40:50

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Welcome, Nudies, to episode 37 of the New Nudist Podcast. In this episode, Evan sits down wit Dan Hawkins, a passionate advocate for nudism, live from the 93rd anual AANR convention at Shangri La Ranch in Arizona. Dan has been an art model for over 40 years, is the author of naturist-themed fiction, and was recently elected as the new president of …

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Sununu On NH Primary, Trump's 'Less Than Stellar' Debate Night 25:41

1+ y ago25:41

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New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu joins the NHJournal podcast the morning after the New Hampshire state primaries, to share his surprise over the outcomes of some of the races and what he believes his fellow Republicans have to do to win in November. Sununu also shares his views on Donald Trump's "less than stellar" debate performance and what he thi…

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From Kamala to Kyiv: Updates From the Front Lines 52:56

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The NHJournal podcast starts with UNH political science professor Dante Scala and a look at the New Hampshire political battlefield now that Vice President Kamala Harris has given her convention speech and the race for the White House is at full speed. Then a far more profound conversation with Brian Nolen of NH4Ukraine.com, who's currently near th…