The Trail: All Things Politics https://thetrail.podbean.com New Hampshire plays a big role in shaping the political future of our nation, and no one covers that process like WMUR. On "The Trail," Adam Sexton and Steve Bottari break down the big topics of today and how they impact the political world at home and abroad.

]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:03:27 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. News:Politics 1440 episodic thetrail thetrail No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22698558/The-Trail-PodBean-2.jpg The Trail: All Things Politics https://thetrail.podbean.com 144 144 Gavin Newsom shares timeline for presidential plans in one-on-one interview Gavin Newsom shares timeline for presidential plans in one-on-one interview https://thetrail.podbean.com/e/gavin-newsom-shares-timeline-for-presidential-plans-in-one-on-one-interview/ https://thetrail.podbean.com/e/gavin-newsom-shares-timeline-for-presidential-plans-in-one-on-one-interview/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:03:27 -0300 thetrail.podbean.com/a9b47dcb-0c31-3778-9a2f-bf4e0ef7c546 Gavin Newsom returns to New Hampshire and lays out the schedule for his decision on running for president. Plus, a feisty gubernatorial debate in the final days before the election, and the residency requirement that could affect the balance of power in New Hampshire's legislature.

New Hampshire has a uniquely outsized effect on national politics. The Trail podcast from WMUR gives front-row access to presidential campaigns, congressional races, the governor's office, and major political policy debates.

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New Hampshire has a uniquely outsized effect on national politics. The Trail podcast from WMUR gives front-row access to presidential campaigns, congressional races, the governor's office, and major political policy debates.

]]> thetrail false No 3117 4 full Why is NH guaranteed to vote first in the 2028 presidential primary? Why is NH guaranteed to vote first in the 2028 presidential primary? https://thetrail.podbean.com/e/why-is-nh-guaranteed-to-vote-first-in-the-2028-presidential-primary/ https://thetrail.podbean.com/e/why-is-nh-guaranteed-to-vote-first-in-the-2028-presidential-primary/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:06:20 -0300 thetrail.podbean.com/76c53a1e-8a2a-32d6-93f0-6a39cc5a5812 New Hampshire will vote first in the 2028 presidential primary, despite DNC efforts to change the calendar. The Trail explains the law that guarantees first-in-the-nation status. Plus, big names in New Hampshire include Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries, Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris; and why gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte is getting national attention. New Hampshire has a uniquely outsized effect on national politics. The Trail podcast from WMUR gives front-row access to presidential campaigns, congressional races, the governor's office and major policy debates.

]]> New Hampshire will vote first in the 2028 presidential primary, despite DNC efforts to change the calendar. The Trail explains the law that guarantees first-in-the-nation status. Plus, big names in New Hampshire include Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries, Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris; and why gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte is getting national attention.

New Hampshire has a uniquely outsized effect on national politics. The Trail podcast from WMUR gives front-row access to presidential campaigns, congressional races, the governor's office and major policy debates.

]]> thetrail false No 3420 3 full Who is running for president in 2028? Campaign activity could be telling. Who is running for president in 2028? Campaign activity could be telling. https://thetrail.podbean.com/e/who-is-running-for-president-in-2028-campaign-activity-could-be-telling/ https://thetrail.podbean.com/e/who-is-running-for-president-in-2028-campaign-activity-could-be-telling/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:33:39 -0300 thetrail.podbean.com/26ee76fc-ee87-3d7c-91f9-ae1411bb483c Rounding up all the potential presidential candidates already on the ground in New Hampshire -- plus the contenders who haven't arrived yet. How does this compare to previous cycles and what are the key factors to success?

]]> Rounding up all the potential presidential candidates already on the ground in New Hampshire -- plus the contenders who haven't arrived yet. How does this compare to previous cycles and what are the key factors to success?

]]> thetrail false No 3110 2 full Under-the-radar Senate race could determine balance of power Under-the-radar Senate race could determine balance of power https://thetrail.podbean.com/e/under-the-radar-senate-race-could-determine-balance-of-power/ https://thetrail.podbean.com/e/under-the-radar-senate-race-could-determine-balance-of-power/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:21:32 -0300 thetrail.podbean.com/75f117cd-fd10-3113-8de0-6f5258956454 New Hampshire's U.S. Senate race is considered one of the tightest in the country and could decide the balance of power in Washington, DC. The Trail breaks down the strengths and weakness of Democrat Chris Pappas, Republican John E. Sununu, and their parties.

]]> New Hampshire's U.S. Senate race is considered one of the tightest in the country and could decide the balance of power in Washington, DC. The Trail breaks down the strengths and weakness of Democrat Chris Pappas, Republican John E. Sununu, and their parties.

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