New Hampshire Uncharted

About New Hampshire Uncharted

New Hampshire Uncharted is a podcast from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute that 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 goes beyond opinions—focusing on the facts and evidence behind what policies work and what don’t

Publisher

newhampshireuncharted

Category

government · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Apr 2025

Latest episode

29 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

12 of 14 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   29 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Housing at the State House: What Changed This Year?

   NHFPI Executive Director Gene Martin interviews Nick Taylor, Director of Housing Action New Hampshire, about significant housing legislation debated during the 2026 legislative session.

2. 

   4 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why Property Taxes Matter So Much in New Hampshire

   In this episode of New Hampshire Uncharted, NHFPI Executive Director Gene Martin speaks with NHFPI Research Director Phil Sletten to unpack his recent property tax report and break down how property taxes work, why New Hampshire relies on them so heavily, and what that means for Granite Staters.

3. 

   23 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Who Pays for Public Education in New Hampshire?

   Host Gene Martin interviews New Hampshire State Representative Walter Spilsbury about House Bill 1800 and its potential impact on public education funding in New Hampshire.

4. 

   2 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Should Health Insurance Cover GLP-1 Medications?

   In Episode 2 of Season Two of New Hampshire Uncharted, host Gene Martin is joined by Senator Sue Prentiss to explore her proposal that would require certain health insurance plans to cover GLP-1 medications for people who meet specific medical criteria.

5. 

   2 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Who’s Looking Out for Energy Consumers in New Hampshire?

   Donald M. Kreis, New Hampshire’s Consumer Advocate, explains to host Gene Martin the role of the Consumer Advocate in New Hampshire and discusses rising electricity costs and potential policy changes in this interview.

6. 

   26 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Season 2: Ideas That Could Shape the Granite State

   This season we will explore the specific policy proposals moving through the State House that could shape the state’s future, and what they mean for people who live and work here.

7. 

   16 Dec 2025

   2025 Year in Review: What Shaped Life in the Granite State

   Host Gene Martin interviews Phil Sletten and Jessica Williams about the major policy developments and rising costs that shaped life in New Hampshire during 2025.

8. 

   17 Nov 2025

   Graduates, Jobs, and the Future of New Hampshire’s Workforce

   This episode explores how rising costs impact recent graduates' career decisions and shape the future of New Hampshire's workforce.

9. 

   14 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   How New Hampshire’s Housing Crisis Is Shaping Families and Communities

   Host Gene Martin explores New Hampshire's housing crisis, examining its causes and potential solutions for families and communities in this informative episode.

10. 

    2 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

    Confronting Hunger in the Granite State

    Host Gene Martin interviews three leaders confronting hunger in New Hampshire, offering insights into their impactful work.

11. 

    14 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

    The Greying of the Granite State — What NH’s Aging Population Means for All of Us

    Host Gene Martin interviews three industry experts about New Hampshire's rapidly aging population and how it transforms the housing market, workforce, and policies.

12. 

    30 May 2025TRANSCRIPT

    Why Are NH Health Care Costs So High – And What Can We Do About It?

    Host Gene Martin interviews Deborah Fournier and Jennifer Frizzell about the factors driving high healthcare costs in New Hampshire, such as hospital consolidation and data transparency, and examines potential policy solutions.

13. 

    1 May 2025TRANSCRIPT

    What’s Behind the Decline in NH State Revenues?

    New Hampshire Uncharted’s Gene Martin sits down with New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration Commissioner Lindsey Stepp and NHFPI Research Director Phil Sletten to explore why the state’s revenue outlook is dimming—and what it could mean for the upcoming budget.

14. 

    2 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT

    Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about the NH State Budget

    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.

Inside a recent episode

Housing at the State House: What Changed This Year?

Published 29 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] You know, we had been hopeful that we were going to get this over, and I believe it was House Bill 1557 was the bill number. Again, you know, what it would do is say that anywhere you can build a single family home, we're not going to discriminate based on construction type. I mean, that should, it seems like it should be pretty straightforward is that if you own the lot and it fits the setbacks and it fits the The lot size and everything else, if you want to put a more affordable type of single family home on it, why not? Especially the modern manufactured homes that look fantastic, look just like any other type of single family home. […]

Who has been a guest on New Hampshire Uncharted

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Nick Taylor
• Walter Spilsbury
• Donald M Kreis
• Phil Sletten
• Jessica Williams

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

9

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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