New Hampshire Uncharted
New Hampshire Uncharted
Podcast Description
New Hampshire Uncharted is a podcast from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute that goes beyond the charts and data to explore the policy issues shaping the Granite State. Hosted by Gene Martin, each episode breaks down a timely policy question with experts and the latest research, offering thoughtful discussions backed by trusted data. Produced in partnership with the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University and the Granite State News Collaborative, New Hampshire Uncharted goes beyond opinions—focusing on the facts and evidence behind what policies work and what don’t
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The podcast explores a variety of policy topics with a strong emphasis on state-level issues, including education funding, healthcare policy, transportation infrastructure, and economic challenges. For example, the inaugural episode covers the intricacies of the New Hampshire State Budget, highlighting the roles of key state figures and addressing funding for essential services amidst economic fluctuations.
New Hampshire Uncharted is a podcast from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute that goes beyond the charts and data to explore the policy issues shaping the Granite State. Hosted by Gene Martin, each episode breaks down a timely policy question with experts and the latest research, offering thoughtful discussions backed by trusted data. Produced in partnership with the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University and the Granite State News Collaborative, New Hampshire Uncharted goes beyond opinions—focusing on the facts and evidence behind what policies work and what don’t
The cost of purchasing a house in New Hampshire has surged more than 275 percent over the last quarter-century, forcing a reshaping the finances of families, employers, and entire communities. A typical single-family house that sold for about $137,000 in 1999 now sells for roughly $514,000. Wages haven’t kept up, leaving more Granite Staters priced out of ownership and straining renters as well.
In this episode of New Hampshire Uncharted, host Gene Martin digs into what’s driving the crisis, and what can be done, with three people on the front lines:
- Nick Taylor, Director, Housing Action NH
- Sarah Wrightsman, Manager, Community Engagement & Education, New Hampshire Housing
- Jessica Williams, Policy Analyst, New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
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