Julia Furukawa
Host, All Things ConsideredAs the host of All Things Considered, I work to hold those in power accountable and elevate the voices of Granite Staters who are changemakers in their community, and make New Hampshire the unique state it is. What questions do you have about the people who call New Hampshire home?
I also report on Indigenous communities in New Hampshire and issues of assessing connection to communities in an area absent tribes with state or federal recognition.
You can reach Julia at jfurukawa@nhpr.org.
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Former New Hampshire Congressman Richard Swett served as an ambassador to Denmark under the Clinton administration. He spoke about the relationship between the U.S. and Denmark historically, and how he views the situation. -
Recorded before a live audience at the Music Hall in Portsmouth, this Writers on a New England Stage conversation took place October 8, 2025, celebrating literature and author insight. -
The Monroe Doctrine has shaped U.S. interference in Latin America since 1823. It was also cited in Trump's 2025 national security strategy and used to justify his attack on Venezuela. -
A 145-mile transmission line bringing electricity from Canada into the New England grid through Maine began commercial operations Friday. It’s an alternative to the Northern Pass, the failed proposal to run power lines through northern New Hampshire. -
The Trump administration slashed then restored roughly $2 billion dollars in grants to mental health and addiction programs – all within the span of about 24 hours. Susan Stearns with the National Alliance on Mental Health Illness in New Hampshire spoke about the organization’s experience and what’s next for mental health funding in the state. -
Bishop Robert Hirschfeld pointed to instances throughout history when clergy members put their lives at risk to protect the vulnerable. He said a similar response could be warranted today. -
There’s been a lot of changes recently to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. What do these changes mean? Why was SNAP created in the first place? -
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Does Santa break any laws during Christmas? Could the charges against Santa stick? -
An effort to remove the statue resulted in pushback, and a conversation about how to add historical context.
