Podcast

New Hampshire Uncharted

A  podcast from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute, New Hampshire Uncharted 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 focuses on the facts and evidence behind what policies work and what don’t.

🎙️New Hampshire Uncharted Episode 1: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about the New Hampshire State Budget but Were Too Afraid to Ask

In its inaugural episode, New Hampshire Uncharted dives into the State Budget—a critical yet often misunderstood blueprint that determines funding for essential services like education, healthcare, transportation, and public safety. With insights from Charlie Arlinghaus, Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, and Phil Sletten, NHFPI’s Research Director, the discussion unpacks how the budget is structured, and the current challenges posed by economic fluctuations and federal funding uncertainties.