# April 8, 2026 Ross Connolly talks Artemis II, New England Governors embracing nuclear energy, and the Pine Tree Riot

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Published: 2026-04-08T15:21:15+00:00
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Jason Sorens, Senior Research Fellow with AIER, updates listeners on tariffs a year after President Trump’s announcement of “Liberation Day” and what effect they are having on America’s economy Dave Soulia from FYIVT.com breaks down America’s return to the moon after a 50-year hiatus and how the Atremis mission puts minor policy disagreements in perspective Sarah Scott, Deputy State Director with Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire, talks about the New Hampshire race for the US Senate, the 254th anniversary of the Pine Tree Riot, and legislative updates in the Granite State Bryce Chinault, State Government Affairs with the Abundance Institute, discusses the 6 New England governors embracing nuclear energy, how New England can gradually expand, what policy changes are needed for expanded nuclear to happen, and examples from elsewhere for New England to look at as the model

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