Episode 213: Medical Marijuana: Now or Never?

Denis is joined by Matt Simon, legislative analyst for the Marijuana Policy Project, to discuss SB409. This bill would allow terminal and serious, chronic patients the ability to grow and used marijuana for medicinal purposes, on the advice of their doctor. The bill is virtually guaranteed a veto from Governor Lynch. It passed by a veto-proof majority in the House, and is just 3 votes shy of a veto override in the Senate. With bipartisan support, is it now or never for medical marijuana patients in New Hampshire?

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Episode 212: Peter Schiff, Silver Circle

Further interviews from the Free State Project's 2012 Liberty Forum. First, we interview Peter Schiff, who accurately predicted the financial crisis of 2008 and now predicts a worse crisis. Next, we talk with Pasha Roberts about his upcoming film Silver Circle, a dystopian drama set in the near future. Lastly, a short animation about fiat money and the gold standard.

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Episode 211: Liberalizing Liquor Laws

Outright alcohol prohibition is long gone, but one corporation still has a monopoly chokehold on liquor sales -- and that corporation has the power to tax. Denis is joined by NH State Rep (and candidate for State Senate) John Hikel for a discussion of his bill HB1251
Also: NH Constitution, Part I, Article 2: natural rights

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Episode 210: Homeschooling Homework

Denis is joined by NH State Rep. JR Hoell for a discussion of HB1571, a bill which would reduce the paperwork burden for homeschoolers. Also: the effects of free markets on education, and your NH Constitution, Part 1, Article 6

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Episode 209: Privacy and the Individual

Denis interviews NH State Rep Rep. Neal Kurk, whose legislative career has often focused on privacy issues: how much citizen information should government be allowed to have? Where that information is required, how can it be safeguarded? Also: HB383 State Employees and Union Fees

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Episode 208: Right-to-Know Remedies

Denis interviews NH State Rep. Brandon Giuda about two bills aimed at increasing openness and transparency in government: HB 1223, remedies under the right-to-know law; and HB 1535, making arrest records subject to the right-to-know law.
Also: NH Constitution, Part I, Section 8.

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Episode 207: Cannabis and State Sovereignty

Two interviews from the Free State Project's 2012 New Hampshire Liberty Forum. First, Jodie Emery, editor of cannabisculture.com, discusses civil liberties, civil disobedience, and her husband's incarceration. We are then joined by Michael Boldin, executive director of the Tenth Amendment Center, for a discussion of the growth of government and the role of sovereignty.

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Episode 206: Driver Ed. Choices

Denis interviews NH State Rep. Laura Jones and Jacqueline Roland about HB1440, a bill which would grant the option of a more affordable online driver education course, with behind-the-wheel instruction provided by the parent or guardian. See driveredbill.com

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Episode 205: Joel Salatin

Denis interviews author, entrepreneur, and farmer Joel Salatin at the Free State Project's 2012 New Hampshire Liberty Forum. Topics include Mr. Salatin's new book, "Folks, This Ain't Normal", sustainable & organic agriculture, energy and food flows, participatory pleasure, and the temporary reasons for our modern monoculture.

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Episode 204: Liberty Forum 2012, Part 1: Free State, Anti-War

This is the first of several on-location shows from the Free State Project's 2012 Liberty Forum. In this episode, we interview Dr. Jason Sorens, founder of the Free State Project, and Angela Keaton, Director of Development for antiwar.com

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Episode 203: Economy and Freedom Clips

In this special edition of NH Capitol Access, we share a number of educational and entertaining (if a tad alarming) video clips that illustrate the status of the US economy, and the nature of freedom.
Also: NH Constitution, Part I, Art 10, the so-called "Right of Revolution": what is the trigger?

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Episode 202: Illegal Immigration

Is it fair that some people obey the immigration laws, while others ignore them? Are illegal immigrants unfairly subsidized? Do illegal immigrants take jobs away from legal Americans? Denis and Jeanmarie have a spirited debate with NH State Rep. Joe Duarte about immigration, and his bills HB1383 and HB1254.
Also: Good news about photographing Federal buildings.

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Episode 201: Official Oppression

Public servants are human beings, too. Like all fallible humans, some public servants, at some times, abuse the power of their position. When this happens, what is the citizen's recourse under the law? Denis and new co-host (and long time Capitol Access director) Jeanmarie O'Herron are joined by NH State Rep. Dan Itse for a discussion of HB1327, a bill "to empower citizens to hold public servants accountable in their delegated duties"
Also: your NH Constitution, Part I, Article 8

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Episode 200: Victimless Crimes

"No victim, no crime" -- is this a common-sense approach to law, or a radical departure from our existing societal structure? Denis is joined by NH State Rep. George Lambert for a discussion of HB1531, a bill which would require a victim to be identified in order for any crime to be prosecuted.
Also: your NH Constitution, Part I, Article 18

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Episode 199: Stand for the Pledge

Denis interviews NH State Representative Harry Accornero, prime sponsor of HB1146, requiring pupils to stand during the pledge of allegiance.
Also: your NH Constitution, Part I, Article 5: Religious Freedoms

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