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.

From the U.S. Senate race to drug policy, a month of New Hampshire politics

Mar 29th, 2016 31m 49s

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!

With big wins for Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump, what's next?

Feb 12th, 2016 35m 33s

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?

One day until New Hampshire votes, with Trump and Sanders out front

Feb 8th, 2016 30m 13s

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 forge

Checking out the New Hampshire primary with PolitiFact

Feb 4th, 2016 31m 59s

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.

12 days until the New Hampshire primary, and all bets are off

Jan 29th, 2016 32m 20s

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!

Tracking Rubio and Cruz with the Monitor photo staff

Jan 25th, 2016 37m 44s

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.

Ted Cruz and Chelsea Clinton play the odds in N.H.

Jan 15th, 2016 34m 16s

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.

Trump takes on Hillary and (especially) Bill Clinton

Jan 8th, 2016 30m 40s

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 Trumpiest year ever in New Hampshire politics

Dec 31st, 2015 38m 8s

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.

A Star Wars Christmas special, with bonus debate coverage

Dec 22nd, 2015 34m 24s

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.

Donald Trump infuriates while Hillary Clinton ingratiates

Dec 11th, 2015 43m 56s

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 Mo

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in the Granite State

Dec 7th, 2015 33m 5s

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 hea

A heaping helping of Trump, truth and medical marijuana

Nov 26th, 2015 35m 53s

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.

Assessing the fallout of the Paris terror attacks

Nov 20th, 2015 43m 44s

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.

A rollicking Republican rumpus with a dash of Hillary

Nov 13th, 2015 34m 26s

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.

Behind the scenes of the Bernie Sanders campaign

Nov 6th, 2015 38m 2s

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.

Rubio and Cruz shine in GOP debate while Concord candidates make their case

Oct 30th, 2015 39m 59s

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.

Hillary Clinton testifies, Joe Biden bows out and Ben Carson thrives

Oct 23rd, 2015 37m 41s

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.

N.H. Gov. Maggie Hassan challenges Sen. Kelly Ayotte for a U.S. Senate contest to remember

Oct 7th, 2015 33m 35s

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

Ben Carson and Donald Trump and Jeb Bush, oh my!

Oct 2nd, 2015 34m 40s

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.

What's Maggie Hassan going to do next? How did Trump, Fiorina fare at debate?

Sep 18th, 2015 43m 5s

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

Talking Biden, Clinton, Lessig and Chafee, while watching the field

Sep 11th, 2015 41m 45s

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 De

Sanders and Clinton tussle, Kasich opens a lemonade stand, and Perry rides into the sunset

Sep 3rd, 2015 31m 57s

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.con

Joe Biden decides, Martin O'Malley strives and Democrats weigh options

Aug 28th, 2015 33m 15s

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.concordmoni