A forty-plus year champion in the fight for social and economic justice, Burt Cohen’s lifelong passion for social and political issues began at an early age. Only nine years old, Cohen found himself standing on the street corner passing out fliers for John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign – and he knew he was hooked.

Through the turbulent landscape of the 60s and 70s, Burt Cohen turned this passion into action.  No stranger to the smell of tear gas, his experiences led him to the frontlines of many social and political causes – including making his voice heard at the 1971 Mayday protests and traveling through Nicaragua working for peace and justice with Abbie Hoffman.

However, it was Rock & Roll that ultimately changed his life.  In 1980, as an intern at the nation’s biggest rock station WBCN, Cohen joined the news department and began a new chapter of his life in politics and radio.

At WBCN, Cohen was able to interview and explore the ideas of intellectuals such as Gore Vidal and Tom Hayden.  When Burt left WBCN to continue his radio career at WBBX, he then had the opportunity to interview Senator George McGovern.  Inspired by McGovern’s message of equality and peace, Cohen left WBBX to work on McGovern’s presidential campaign.

From this moment onward, it was only a matter of time before Burt would himself seek to enact change through political office.  In 1990, Burt won election to New Hampshire’s State Senate where he was elected to seven terms including time as Senate Majority Leader.  There he was able to tackle tough issues as diverse as the safe storage of firearms, marriage equality, the Clean Power Act, and fairer taxes for working men and women.

A 30 year veteran of radio, Burt currently brings his experience to his twice weekly talk radio show (as well as his rock &  roll show, Fine Aged Rock) where he explores a wide variety of national and international topics. With his passion for politics and years of experience on the frontlines, Cohen’s show features prominent social and political journalists and authors.

Over the years, Burt has also found time to contribute to The Nation magazine, writes a regular column for The New Hampshire Business Review, as well as serve on the faculty of Southern NH University and the College of Lifelong Learning, teaching a new generation to keep their minds open, to listen with their conscience, and take action when necessary.

His most recent articles and radio program podcasts featuring guests like George McGovern, Manson prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi, Washington Correspondent for Salon Mike Madden, Newsweek Reporter Robert Parry, Huffington Post columnists, and award-winning author Jane Smiley can all be found at www.theburtcohenshow.com.

For more info email Burt at Burt@TheBurtCohenShow.com
or call: 603.431.0066