Podcast producer Roger Wood speaks with Jim Demers of Concord, former state legislator and one of 34 New Hampshire Democratic National Convention delegates. He is currently in Chicago at the convention.

Jim Demers serves as President & CEO of Demers & Prasol Inc. Jim is a former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and former congressional candidate. He has over 40 years of experience in the legislative, regulatory and political fields. He has played active roles in numerous presidential campaigns, serves on the Board of Trustees of Endicott College and the advisory board of the NH Institute of Politics. He was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. Jim is a graduate of the University of Miami and he holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. Jim resides in Concord, NH.

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.