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ArchivesNCLB: The legislative pictureBy Laura Knoy on Friday, January 31, 2003.We talk with leaders in the House and Senate Education Committees about how they view No Child Left Behind and what needs to happen legislatively in order to comply with it. Laura's guests are State Senator Jane O'Hearn, chair of the Senate Education Committee and State Representative John Alger, Vice Chair of the House Education Committee www.state.nh.us. For more information on NCLB see NHPR's website at www.nhpr.org. Security in CyberspaceBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, January 30, 2003.An internet worm wreaked havoc last weekend, knocking ATMs out of order and infiltrating government websites. Laura talks with James McKim, ISRG, Inc. http://www.isrginc.com and Vice-Chairman of the Software Association of New Hampshire www.swanh.org and and Nancy C. Hanger, Windhaven Press www.windhaven.com and writer for Byte Magazine http://www.byte.com and WIRED News http://www.wired.com. State of the UnionBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, January 29, 2003.President Bush gives the State of the Union address Tuesday night. We'll talk about what he says about the situation with Iraq, the war on terrorism, and the economy. We'll also find out about new initiatives he may lay out in his speech. Laura's guests are Republican analyst Tom Rath with the law firm Rath, Young and Pignatelli www.rathlaw.com and Democratic analyst Deborah Arnie Arneson, who can also be heard on WNTK-FM www.wntk.com. TurkeyBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, January 28, 2003.The country?s always been a crossroads between East and West, and it could be a key ally if the U.S. were to strike Iraq. But Turkey?s leaders haven?t decided yet whether to support military action. We'll get details on Turkey?s role in the region, and take a broad look at the nation: its history, people, and efforts to become a more European country. Laura talks with Wayne Lesperance, associate professor of Government at New England College www.nec.edu and Dov Waxman, associate professor of Government at Bowdoin College www.bowdoin.edu. No Child Left BehindBy Laura Knoy on Monday, January 27, 2003.President Bush signed the new education law one year ago, but states are just now getting into the nitty-gritty of it. They're trying to figure out whether their current systems comply and what needs to change. We'll hear about efforts around the nation. Laura's guests are Erik Robelen, staff writer with Education Week www.edweek.org and Scott Young, policy associate for the education program at the National Conference of State Legislatures www.ncsl.org. Weapons InspectionsBy Laura Knoy on Friday, January 24, 2003.UN inspectors have been scouring Iraq for signs of illegal weapons for two months now, and Monday they?ll present their findings to the security council. We?ll talk about what that report may contain, and how much it could influence the question of war. Laura talks with Michael Donovan, an analyst with the Center for Defense Information www.cdi.org, and Miriam Rajkumar, project associate with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace www.ceip.org. WolvesBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, January 23, 2003.It’s been more than a hundred years since the last confirmed sighting in New Hampshire, but some biologists think wolves may be making a comeback here. We’ll find out why wolves were eradicated in the first place, and the controversy over their possible return. Laura talks with Peggy Struhsacker, Northeast Wolf Project Coordinator for the National Wildlife Federation www.nwf.org, and Eric Orff with New Hampshire Fish and Game www.wildlife.state.nh.us. Roe V. WadeBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, January 22, 2003.It's been thirty years since the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of abortion rights. And the debate over abortion rages on today. Activists on both sides of the aisle are maneuvering, especially in light of sweeping republican victories across the nation. We'll talk about the latest strategies from pro-life and pro-choice movements. Laura's guests are State Representative Phyllis Woods, head of a pro-life coalition in the NH House www.state.nh.us and Laura Thibault, Executive Director, NARAL-NH www.naralnh.org. LongevityBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, January 21, 2003.Many people would like to discover the secret to living longer. A recent medical study suggests that, in addition to hereditary factors and lifestyle choices, having a positive outlook can help add years to your life. We'll talk with Dr. Margery Silver, Assistant Director of the New England Centenarian Study. Visit www.bumc.bu.edu/centenarian to find out more. White SupremacyBy Laura Knoy on Monday, January 20, 2003.A group of out-of-town neo-Nazis shook up Lewiston Maine recently when they protested Somali immigrants. The group is part of a small, violent movement in the U.S. We'll find out how these organizations start, and how they spread their message. Our guest is Daniel Levitas, author of "The Terrorist Next Door: The Militia Movement and the Radical Right." For more information, visit www.terroristnextdoor.com |
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