What UNH Political Scholars Say May Be Coming in Harris For President Campaign

By Roger Wood, InDepthNH.org

Whoever wins the Democratic nomination for president will have just a few months to make their case to the American voters. Roger Wood interviews University of New Hampshire political experts Dante Scala and Andrew Smith to take a look at what’s to come in the 2024 presidential race. Wood talks with both well-known professors as the dust settles on a historic summer Sunday.

Dante Scala, Ph.D. is an expert on the New Hampshire Primary, presidential politics, NH politics, political campaigns and debates, and the U.S. presidency at the University of New Hampshire.

Andrew Smith, Ph.D. is the Director of the University of New Hampshire Survey Center. He has more than 30 years experience in academic survey research, currently as Director of the Survey Center since 1999. He is also Professor of Practice in Political Science in the UNH Department of Political Science where his teaching and research have focused on survey methodology, elections, and public policy.

Podcaster Roger Wood was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the New Hampshire Press Association.

Roger Wood is an award winning radio, podcast, newspaper and television journalist, with over 50 years of experience in the media. Roger has spent his entire professional career in New Hampshire. Roger currently serves as associate publisher and podcast producer at InDepthNH.org. In 2021 and 2022, he was recognized by the New Hampshire Press Association for his work in news podcasts. He is the 2022 winner of the NHPA lifetime achievement award. Prior to that he was honored for his work in broadcast radio news and public affairs. He has produced news and special feature reports for InDepthNH, New Hampshire Public Radio, NPR, and other public and commercial radio stations. He also has produced spot news for CBS Radio. He has produced and narrated some 50 audiobooks and has written three novels. Roger has also moderated political forums for Seacoast Area Chambers of Commerce in Senate, gubernatorial and congressional races. He has also facilitated public policy discussions locally and statewide. He has three adult children and four grandchildren. Roger and his wife Elaine, reside in Portsmouth with their cat Maura.