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ArchivesPrescription Drug PricesBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, April 30, 2002.Many people blame them for skyrocketing healthcare costs, but drug companies say they have to make some profit in order to create new medicines and meet growing consumer demand. Laura talks with Matthew Van Hook, deputy general counsel for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America www.phrma.org, Dr. John Robinson, New Hampshire Medical Director for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield www.anthem.com, and Don Davidson, NH State director of AARP www.aarp.org/statepages/nh.html. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Playing and Making ViolinsBy John Walters on Tuesday, April 30, 2002.Rodney Miller has been one of the leading country-dance fiddlers in New England for almost three decades. He plays for country dances in town halls and he's brought new elements into the music and played on the concert stage. He's gaining a reputation for building top-quality violins, violas, and cellos. www.greatmeadowmusic.com www.stamellstring.com listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Seminar for Catholic Clergy On AbuseBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, April 30, 2002.Some 300 Roman Catholic priests, nuns and church workers gathered yesterday in Concord to take part in pilot program on how to better detect and prevent sexual abuse in the Church. As NHPR's Josh Rogers reports, Catholic officials hope greater openness will help quell the current national controversy. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Superfund Program WallowsBy Benjamin Gilbert on Tuesday, April 30, 2002.Due to inaction in Washington, the number of toxic waste sites slated for cleanup under the Superfund program continues to spiral downward. And communities near some of New Hampshire's 19 proposed and approved sites are feeling the pinch. Congress has made small reforms, but the program still languishes in legislative and financial limbo. NHPR Washington Correspondent Ben Gilbert has the story. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
UNH Gets a New PresidentBy Roger Wood on Tuesday, April 30, 2002.Dr. Ann Weaver Hart has become the 18th President of the University of New Hampshire. As correspondent Roger Wood reports, the veteran educator and University administrator was approved unanimously by the Board of Trustees. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
The Life of a PriestBy John Walters on Monday, April 29, 2002.Father Georges de Laire is a parish priest at Our Lady of Lourdes in Pittsfield. He's seen the numbers of priests in decline and some of his friends leave their collars behind. And that was before the sexual abuse scandals hit the news. He talks about how the issue has affected him and his parishioners and reflects on his own views of the profession. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Child Sex AbuseBy Allison McNair on Monday, April 29, 2002.New Hampshire priests gather Monday to learn more about it. We'll take a closer look at child sex abuse and discuss the laws, definitions and healing process. NHPTV's Allison McNair's guest is Ann Grossi, a therapist who has treated child and adult sex abuse victims. Grossi is Clinical Services Manager at Behavioral Health Network Landmark Solutions in Concord and serves on the Attorney General's Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. Call 1-800-894-5533 to report suspected child abuse. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Folk Show Playlist 4/28/02By Kate McNally on Sunday, April 28, 2002.NHPR Folk Show Playlist 04/28/02 listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Political RoundtableBy Laura Knoy on Friday, April 26, 2002.We wrap up the latest political news as the New Hampshire legislative session winds down for the year. Laura talks with House Deputy Speaker Michael Whalley and Democratic Leader Peter Burling. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Maryland Schools: Adequacy Leads to Spending HikeBy Jon Greenberg on Friday, April 26, 2002.New Hampshire lawmakers continue to wrestle with how to pay for schools. 500 miles to the south, their colleagues in the state of Maryland recently took an historic step in education funding. They created a commission to estimate the cost of an adequate education and then agreed to follow the commission's recommendation to spend an additional $1.3 dollars on schools. David Nitkin is the state house bureau chief for the Baltimore Sun. Nitkin told NHPR's Jon Greenberg that spending hike was completely unexpected. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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