Steve Smith Podcast

Ron Rule, candidate for State Representative, is here as we talk about his business background, how he worked his way up from IT to CEO of As Seen On TV, affordable housing in New Hampshire, funding education, Special Education needs to be re-looked at, data centers in New Hampshire, energy costs in the state, and more.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about the primary next week, election of different officers, some towns elect their Police Chief, today is the deadline to apply for Newport Police Chief, and lots more.

Derek Tremblay from Mt Royal Academy is here as we talk about back to school, the teacher's week, "the medium is the message", teens driving, and lots more.

Republican Candidate for State Representative Jon Stone is here as we talk about his past voting record as a State Rep, gun laws, school funding, lowering property taxes, Jon saying how he feels about things, what he enjoyed about being a Representative, and much more

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about him fixing up the Cruisin' Cow truck, going on CCTV as he runs for County Commissioner again, setting the record straight, AI artwork attacks on him on social media, and more

Claremont Police Chief Brent Wilmot is here as we talk about things happening in Claremont, 9/11 and Covid-19 changes in society discussion, and then the Chief talks about the homeless situation in Claremont, what they are dealing with, what the laws say, the priority of response, and lots more.

Sponsored by LaValley Building Supply, Shannon MacMichael is here from the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce as we talk about back to school, the last 2 Concerts on the Common this year, how Saturday night's concert went, the Run for The Fallen in a couple weeks, the Golf tourney is coming soon, Block Party at the end of the month and lots more.

Candidates for NH State House, John Cloutier, Chris Cogswell & Lisa Gosslin, are here as we talk about why Chris and Lisa are running, how long John has been a Rep, school funding, affordable housing, property taxes and more.

Wayne and Ed are here and both are tired.  Wayne talks about the two great cruises he was part of this week (at the Chevy dealership in Newport and at Poor House BBQ in Canaan.)  Eddie talks about going to bed at 2AM this morning and waking up at 6, driving late at night, and more.  And we talk about some other stuff too...you never know what we are going to talk about.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about Apple Pie Craft Fair, Communication Specialist Buddy Russell saving someone's life and being commended at the latest Selectmen's meeting, the grant the PD is getting to test narcotics and more. 

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about the controversy at Claremont Motorsports Park in Claremont, the discussion at City Council, Joe's take on a couple councilor's bias, opportunities for Claremont to prosper with the race track, race track laws being discussed, the Car Show at the track on Saturday and more. 

Shannon MacMichael, Executive Director of the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, is here as we talk about her trip to Cooperstown, NY, Concerts on the Common, upcoming events and more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about last night's cruise night, the cruise's Friday (at Key Chevy) and Saturday (The Poor House BBQ in Canaan), Eddie going with his friend Joe to trade for a truck, Waynes yellow truck hasn't been sold yet, and lots more.

Dr Larry Schissel is here, first time candidate for State Representative.  We talk about his medical background, interest in politics, thoughtfully entering political discussions, property tax relief and fair taxation, primary healthcare access, marijuana legalization in New Hampshire, plus his retirement hobbies, singing in the gospel choir and more.

Sally Bernier from the Richards Free Library is here as we talk about the Book Festival, how the book sale works, Books and Brews tonight, the cookie walk, the Friends of Richards Free Library, the Apple Pie Crafts Fair, and so much more.

Rob Thompson from 4th Kind Films is here as we talk about the release of his specially created beer with Protectworth Brewery in Newport, the event happening on 8/22 at the Brewery (1-4 pm), the video industry, and lots more.

Bob and Cheryl are here as we talk about the Claremont Senior Center Car Show happening Saturday August 29th at the Claremont Motorsports Park. We discuss the classes, what people can bring, new additions this year to the car show, being at the race track, how the money helps the Senior Center, and lots more.

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about flipping the breaker, AC/DC power, Tesla, National Radio Day, people driving so fast, the inspection law, and lots more.

Chris Salmon is here as we talk about running for Sullivan County District 4's open seat, what sparked him to run, paying for Special Education, going out on the campaign trail, "free staters", contra dancing, and more

Wayne and Eddie are in the studio as we talk about last night's First Responders Cruise Night at Cory Pattens Auto and Truckworks.  though Wayne was disappointed at some of the turnout, the night went well.  We talked about the cruise, lots of the upcoming cruises Wayne is apart of over the next week or so, plus I tell my story about going to New York City this past weekend and my wife's car breaking down in Brooklyn!  (As I post this podcast, the car is still in Brooklyn waiting to get fixed.....)

Frmo the Cornish Fair, Jacob Simino, Lyle Parry and Steve Taylor are here as we talk about the Cornish Fair, Aug 21-23.  We discuss the history of the fair, all the Ag portions, the rides, the food, the entertainment, their favorite parts, what makes the Cornish Fair so special and lots more.

Jeana Newbern is here with Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice as we talk about the Good Day Respite Program starting back up again, what the program does, how to apply, when it is and more.

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about abortion legalized in Massachusetts, the bible verse of the day, the county budget, Trails program, and lots of other stuff.

Lisa DeBartolomao & Jeff Kessler, who are running for State Representatives in NH are here as we talk about the issues like high property taxes, school funding, housing, and lots more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about last night's cruise night, other cruise nights in NH, going to Old Orchard Beach, hearing tests and more.

Newport Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon MacMichael is here as we talk about Concerts on the Common, Applie Pie Craft Fair, Run for the Fallen, Block Party, and more.  Plus we discuss Shannon's "birthday month" in August.  Thank you to LaValley Building Supply for sponsoring this. 

Cathy Peschkem, Republican from Croydon, is here as we talk about her campaign for State Representative, school choice, home schooling, lowering taxes, caring about people's struggles, going on the road to campaign, and lots more.

Timothy Fitzpatrick, Democrat from Charelstown, is here discussing his campaign for State Representative in NH.  He is running for Charlestown, Unity and Newport.  We discuss housing, taxing the wealthy, being a "New Deal" Democrat of today, running for office, and lots more.

Dale Girard, Mayor of Claremont and State Representative, is here as we talk about his time in the State House this past year, switiching from Democrat to Republican, Claremont schools, Claremont looking for a new city manager, and more.

Kate Lupold and Fran Huot are here from the Library Arts Center as we talk about the Apple Pie Craft Fair happening August 22 in Newport.  We discuss how many vendors, the food, the pies, music, and more.  Plus the Richards Free Library has their Book Festival the same day.  We also discuss events coming up at the LAC and more.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about National Night Out this past week, Alex's retirement announcement, Paradise Road bridge closed, Officer Anderson's injury, and more.

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about breakfast places, John Sununu, city manger search in claremont, Joe's take on Pleasant Street in Claremont, Claremont school stuff, and more.

Claremont Police Chief Brent Wilmot is here as we talk scams, crypto $$, the e-bike accident, National Night Out and more.

My daughter Harper is here at work with me before she goes down to New York City this morning.  She talks about the band she is going to see in NYC, what she wants to do, and field hockey season coming up.

Shannon MacMIchael, executive director of the Newport Chamber of Commerce, is here as we talk about this past weekend's Concert on the Common / Farmers Market, events coming up and more.

State Representatives Mike and Judy Aron are here as we discuss the married couple being State Reps, both retiring at the end of their term, things they are proud of, housing in NH, and lots more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about Ed selling his golf cart, Wayne's yellow truck, Wayne's Chevy Luv, cruise nights coming up and lots more

From the Newport Police Department, Kristal Rowe is here as we talk about National Night Out, happening Tuesday night in Newport, what National Night Out is, who is involved and lots more.

Jessica Dennis and Vickie Kelly are here as we talk about keeping bees, how to get into it, swarms of bees, bee school, bee keepers helping bee keepers, and more.

April and Jacob from the Cornish Fair are here as we gear up for an exciting fair year.  We talk about what is coming back, all the ag stuff, the midway, the shows, the tradition! 

From Mt Royal Academy in Sunapee, Derek Tremblay is here as we talk about all the projects at the school this summer, the new mission for the school this next year, high school lockerrooms, cleaning up everything, having a relationship with God and lots more.

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about the documentary that I watched called "The American Experiment," Joe bringing in baked goods, Anthony Faucci in the Senate yesterday, the Trails program, Joe's disgust at the County delegation and more. 

Claremont Police Chief Brent Wilmot is here as we talk about possible flooding, being in the command center, e-bike accident in Claremont last week, plus random stuff like the 4 types of aliens, Brent isn't running much these days, and some other stuff too.

Candidate Nh Senate District 8, David Trumble, is here as we talk about his campaign, what he loves about being on the candidate trail, issues he hears often from residents, school funding, affordable housing, his life as a farmer, New Hampshire downshifting to the counties and towns, and lots more.  His website is www.trumble4nh.com

Shannon MacMichael, Executive Director of the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is here (sponsored by LaValleys).  We talk about Concerts On The Common, Block Party, the Chamber Board and lots more.

Wayne and Eddie are here the morning after a cruise night. We talk about Wayne dragging himself in, last night was a great car night, traffic circles, eddie painting his house, people driving too fast, Eddie's rat rod, and a whole much of other random stuff.

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about eating cow corn, will corn self-seed, stuff we see online, effecient engines, national politics, and lots more.

Claremont Police Chief Brent Wilmot is here for the first time in forever.  We talk about what he has been up to, the City Manager situation, openings within the city, positive stuff in Claremont, his budget, and lots more.

Shannon MacMichael, Executive Director of the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, is here as we talk about the status of the Newport Chamber, her path to becoming Executive Director, great things happening in Newport, Concerts on the Common, what do chambers do, and lots more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we start things off....Eddie might be a little bit grumpy.  Last week, he ordered breakfast from a local place, and part of his order didn't come out...he is still annoyed of that.  We let Eddie get everything off his chest, then talk about cruise nights, the Saturday morning car cruise, going to the junk yard (and the junk yard business) and lots more.