Political Monitor Podcast

Could you summarize the last two months in New Hampshire and U.S. politics? The Concord Monitor's Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ella Nilsen do their best at analyzing all the latest -- including Donald Trump's domination and a peppery U.S. Senate contest.

Monitor editors Jon Van Fleet and Clay Wirestone summarize the political highlights from the Granite State since the primary election left us reeling. Don't worry -- there's plenty of time to talk Ayotte, Hassan and Medicaid expansion!

Monitor staffers Ray Duckler, Jon Van Fleet and Clay Wirestone pick up the pieces after a wild and crazy New Hampshire primary. Where do we go from here, you ask? How about South Carolina?

In a special bonus podcast episode, Monitor reporters Megan Doyle, Allie Morris and Ella Nilsen join Clay Wirestone to run down the primary race on the Republican and Democratic sides. Who will win? Who will lose? Take a listen, and don't forget to vote.

The Monitor's Clay Wirestone and Jon Van Fleet are joined by fact-checkers extraordinaire Louis Jacobson and Jon Greenberg of PolitiFact. They give us their impressions of the latest twists and turns from an extraordinary campaign season.

The Monitor's Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Megan Doyle comb through the latest news, polls and commentary to offer insight into a New Hampshire primary for the ages. Just remember -- it's not over until it's over!

The Concord Monitor's Clay Wirestone and Jon Van Fleet are joined by photo editor Geoff Forester to talk about capturing behind-the-scenes images and what makes the New Hampshire primary so special.

The Monitor's Jon Van Fleet, Nick Reid and Clay Wirestone devour a week's worth of political news, including trips to the state from Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic surrogate Chelsea Clinton.

Bombastic businessman Donald Trump has threatened to make the 2016 election about Bill Clinton's presidential scandals. Will it work? The Monitor's Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ray Duckler make their predictions in this week's podcast.

The Concord Monitor's Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ella Nilsen take stock of 2015 and look ahead to 2016 -- a year that promises a primary and general election to remember.

Ella Nilsen, Jon Van Fleet and Clay Wirestone of the Concord Monitor discuss their Star Wars viewing experiences, then turn to recent Democratic and GOP debates. They then pay tribute to the departing Lindsey Graham.

Ella Nilsen, Jon Van Fleet and Clay Wirestone of the Concord Monitor chew over the week's biggest political story -- Donald Trump's call to bar Muslims from entering the U.S. Then, Jon and Clay discuss Hillary Clinton's recent visit with the Monitor editorial board.

Megan Doyle. Jon Van Fleet and Clay Wirestone of the Concord Monitor look up from their keyboards long enough to discuss the front-runners' recent appearances, along with a big endorsement for Chris Christie. Also, does Hillary Clinton have healing powers? Discuss.

Ella Nilsen. Jon Van Fleet and Clay Wirestone of the Concord Monitor serve a bountiful feast of analysis and behind-the-scenes chat, taking on Donald Trump's tall tales and medical marijuana's growing pains in New Hampshire.

Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ella Nilsen of the Concord Monitor consider the implications of the terror attack in Paris that killed more than 120 people. New Hampshire's governor and presidential primary candidates have already weighed in.

Concord Monitor scribes Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Megan Doyle feast on the latest primary news, with special attention paid to Rick Santorum, Carly Fiorina and the recent GOP debate. We don't forget Hillary Clinton, either.

Concord Monitor editors and reporters Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ella Nilsen go behind the scenes of Bernie Sanders's campaign in New Hampshire and round up other primary news. Plus, Jon has some poetic words toward the end.

The Concord Monitor's Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Megan Doyle tackle CNBC's Republican presidential primary debate and the Concord city elections set for Tuesday. We also discuss processed meats, right at the end.

Concord Monitor writers and editors Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ella Nilsen chew over a week's worth of political stories, ranging from Hillary Clinton's testimony Wednesday to Donald Trump's next planned appearance in the Granite State. Also, an abundance of conversation about Ben Carson!

Concord Monitor political enthusiasts Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet chew over the news that New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan will duke it out with U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte next fall. And we bid a fond farewell to Casey in our emotion-packed final section.

The Concord Monitor's Clay Wirestone and Jonathan Van Fleet are joined by a trio of reporters who covered three presidential candidates' recent visits to the Granite State.

Concord Monitor political staffers mix it up this week, as Clay Wirestone and Casey McDermott are joined first by Allie Morris and then by Jonathan Van Fleet. The two trios first discuss the long-awaited passage of the state's budget. They then take up the presidential primary, in the wake of this week's GOP debate.

Concord Monitor political teammates Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet chew over the latest news out of Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton camps. Then they talk up some lesser-known candidates and go through the entire GOP and Democratic fields. Want more? Try politics.concordmonitor.com.

Concord Monitor political junkies Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet have a little something for everyone this week, as Democrats scramble and Republicans start to shed candidates. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.

Concord Monitor political enthusiasts Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet take on the left side of the political spectrum this week, with a podcast focused on the Democrats. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.

Concord Monitor political writers and editors Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet barrel into a political free-for-all this week, gabbing about the week's biggest stories. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.

Concord Monitor political writers and editors Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet analyze John Kasich's surge to the top three in the GOP primary field. They also dig into Hillary Clinton's college plan and round out the week with a bevy of short takes. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.

Concord Monitor political writers and editors Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet preview Thursday's first Republican presidential primary debate. They also review Monday's GOP forum and talk about the state Executive Council defunding Planned Parenthood. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.

Concord Monitor political staffers Clay Wirestone and Casey McDermott talk Christie, Clinton and state politics this week. But they also spend serious time with Monitor staff photographer Elizabeth Frantz, who explains how she captures candidates' images. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.

Concord Monitor political writers and editors Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet try to avoid the Trump in the room this week, taking on N.H. Gov. Maggie Hassan and Ohio Gov. John Kasich. But they eventually talk Trump, as all must in time. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.

Concord Monitor political writers and editors Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet take on all things Hillary this week, along with GOP primary candidates rushing to be noticed and the latest from PolitiFactNH. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.

Concord Monitor political mavens Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet talk primary candidates, Donald Trump's effect on the race, Gov. Maggie Hassan's recent moves and what the state can do for those recovering from substance abuse. For more political news, visit concordmonitor.com.

Concord Monitor reporters and editors Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet discuss the New Hampshire state budget impasse, the presidential primaries and PolitiFact New Hampshire. For more political news, visit concordmonitor.com.