Steve Smith Podcast

Sunapee Police Chief Neil Cobb is here with Alyssa Krause, from Sunapee High School, who has students Nina Corriveau, Chris Dabrowski and Estelle Nester as we talk about lessons the students have learned about alcohol, the film they are making for alchol awareness, wearing the glasses, and much more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about spring animals around, being a bus driver, Wayne going back to work, cruise nights coming up and more.

Ray Gagnon is back as we talk about his drives, taking pictures, the US Senate race, will Trump run for a 3rd Term, NH Governors, Ray is bored to death, and lots more.

From SAU #43 Mrs. (Nicole) Bailey is here.  Mrs Bailey is the Recruitment and Retention Coordinator for the school district.  She talks about her role within the district, working with administration and teachers, what teachers wish the public knew, lots of progress being made at the schools, her past work as a music teacher and lots more.

Newport Patrolman Cody Foster and Communications Specialist Kiara Knight are here with Tucker Lee.  Tucker's son Wyatt is 6 years old and battling leukemia.  Cody and Kiara talk about how a Facebook post by Tucker asking for first responder badges sparked a conversation between the two at Newport PD and evolved into a statewide effort to organize a touch-a-truck event for (and in honor of) Wyatt.  Tucker talks about the struggles their family have faced, how Wyatt loves first responders, how this event is a secret to Wyatt, the love and support DHMC, CHaD, David's House, Willie Para Christmas Program, and the local community have given, how awe inspiring it is for his family to have all the support, and how without the generosity of the local community, he doesn't know how his family would make it.  The Touch A Truck event is Saturday April 12 from 2 - 4 PM behind Sugar River Bank, North Main Street in Newport, rain or shine. 

Sheriff Jayson Almstrom is here with Det Eric Bates discussing The Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program here in Sullivan County, the 3 new hires, what ICAC is locally and nationwide, how internet crimes against children can be local or all over the globe, the ICAC dog and lots more.

Claremont Police Chief Brent Wilmot is here as we talk sports, the 2000's Red Sox, boxing, MMA, bail reform, the paterns that can be followed in those who break the law, and a bunch more stuff. 

From the Kiwanis of Claremont, Suzanne Boyington is here as we talk about the 25th Big Online Kiwanis Auction happening April 4 - 12 at www.ourkiwanisauction.com, the support of local businesses, how to bid, what the Kiwanis does in our community, the bell ringing this past Crhistmas, the Claremont Brewfest, the fishing derby and more.

Steve Blish, Comander of the American Legion Post 29 in Claremont, is here as we talk about the Vietnam Vets lunch on March 29th, how things are the American Legion are going, Legion Ball, The Wall The Heals, and lots more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about Eddie (not) plowing, getting a new battery, who should you tip, Wayne's Ford, Eddie wants a boat (again) and lots more.

Ray Gagnon and Rep John Cloutier are here as we talk New Hampshire issues, what's been going on in Concord this year, partisan politics, road bills, gas tax, car inspections, plus we talk about the JFK files being released.

Michael Moore calls in to discuss the Tribute to Willie Nelson at the Claremont Opera House Friday March 28th.  He talks about the show, meeting Willie Nelson, what fans can expect and more.  Get your tickets at www.cohnh.org

John Tuthill is here as we talk about the discussion regarding Acutiy putting in a large-scale recycling operation for construction demolition in Claremont, the impact it may have, how the DES meeting went at the Opera House, John's involvement, and more.

Wayne and Eddie are here with Wayne's grandson Perry as we talk maple season, tapping trees, Perry working at the age of 16, his lawn business, hot rods, plus what truck did Ed sell and more.

From the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center in Newport, Mr Perry is here with Myah Borcuk and Shelby Roberts as we talk about the final work needed on the CTE renovations, update on the CTE, and we talk to Shelby Roberts who is a welding student from Kearsarge High School.  We discuss the regional aspect of the CTE, working with other schools, and lots more.

Sullivan County Manager Derek Ferland is here as we talk about how the snowmobile season was, Discover Sugar River Region, nursing home renovation, moving the County Commissioners offices to Unity, the political environment, and more.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here with returning officer Charlie McLeman.  Charlie worked for Newport PD for a long time, went to the Sullivan County Sheriff's Dept and is now back with Newport.  We talk about how happy he is to return to his old department, being back in Newport again, plus we talk about the drug arrest earlier and more.

PJ Lovely is here as we talk about the brand spankin' new LaValley Family Community Center!  The soft opening and official opening are happening, as we talk about the transition from the old Rec to the new Community Center, what else needs to get done, the upcoming grand opening and a ton more.

From the Lake Sunapee VNA and Hospice, Jeana Newbern is here with  Matthew Dean, Medical Social Worker, as we talk about social work with the VNA & hospice, what his role is with patient care, why he loves working for Lake Sunapee VNA and Hospice, and more.

Claremont Mayor and State Representative Dale Girard is here as we talk City and State issues.  Dale tells us about his expereiences so far as a first year Representative.  We talk school funding, car registration, supporting and not supporting bills and more.  The topic of the recycling debate in Claremont, what is really going on, DES involvement, plus he updates the Washington Street paving project, and more.