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New Hampshire: Political Chowder

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 10:05

Plug pulled on Arnesen’s radio show

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

The political radio show Chowder in the Morning has been cancelled by 1110 WCCM.

The host, Arnie Arnesen, emailed listeners to notify them about the cancellation.

"Given the imploding economy, the dramatic drop in advertising dollars and, perhaps, a less than enthusiastic commitment to radio that attempts to educate and entertain, I regret to inform you that Chowder in the Morning will not be around to serve up a salty bowl of politics, policy, pundits and people every weekday morning," Arnesen wrote.

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Sun, 07/13/2008 - 12:48

Political morning shows

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

WMUR'S Close-Up focused on Manchester potentially increasing parking fees and "air quality action days."

The Union Leader's Scott Brooks and Manchester's parking manager Brandy Stanley discussed the impact of changing the Queen City's parking fee structure. Sullivan said she would be reaching out to businesses to explain the potential changes and over the long-term the changes would have a positive impact on the city.

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Sun, 06/29/2008 - 11:39

Morning talk show wrap-up

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

WMUR's Close-Up concentrated on political advertisements and their effects on the electorate. The panel consisted of New Hampshire Institute of Politics Political Director Jennifer Donahue, New Hampshire Republican Chairman Fergus Cullen, Director of the New Hampshire Democratic Party's coordinated campaign Colin Van Ostern and Dean Spiliotes, from NH Political Capital.

The panel also discussed U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes and his franked mailings and possible issues that will dominate the November election.

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Sun, 05/25/2008 - 12:13

Sunday morning shows

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

This morning the Sunday morning talk shows were filled with discussions about the looming state budget deficit.

On WMUR's Close Up, the panel discussed the spending cap being purposed by the New Hampshire Advantage Coalition.

"I'm effectively a spending cap in Manchester," Mayor Frank Guinta (R-Manchester) said. "Because this is community based, I think it's been effective."

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