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ArchivesSalem Witch TrialsBy Laura Knoy on Friday, October 31, 2003.A new book suggests that colonial America's most infamous episode was the result of a complicated web of political and social factors extending far beyond the borders of the town of Salem. Rather than the hysterical whims of a group of young girls, our guest says the episode was part of a larger political crisis involving the Indian Wars, Puritanism, and Colonialism. Laura's guest is Mary Beth Norton, a Mary Donlon Alger professor of American History at Cornell University. listen:
 Beast in the GardenBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, October 30, 2003.More and more we hear stories of bears entering suburban neighborhoods, mountain lions attacking household pets and deer invading our backyard gardens. Our guest says that the problem is a result of two worlds colliding - rebounding nature and civilization's sprawl each moving in toward the other neither showing signs of slowing its advance. Now that wildlife protection laws have brought back many animal species and as American cites grow; can we coexist? Laura's guest is David Baron, Long-time Environmental and Science reporter for National Public Radio and author of the new book "The Beast in the Garden: A Modern Parable of Man and Nature." listen:
The Politics of LaborBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, October 29, 2003.Unions once held a lot of sway in politics and policy, from fighting for minimum wage laws to health care reform. But as union numbers shrink and party lines blur, we'll look at whether the union vote still matters. Laura's guests are Kevin Boyle, Associate Professor of History at Ohio State University; Paul Stokes, President of the New Hampshire State Employees Association, New Hampshire's largest union and Paul Kersey, Labor Research Associate with the Mackina Center for Public Policy. listen:
Senator Joe LiebermanBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, October 28, 2003.As the Primary draws closer, the candidates are heating up their campaigns. We'll talk with Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman about his platform and strategy, including a recent decision to opt out of campaigning in Iowa. listen:
Senator John SununuBy Laura Knoy on Monday, October 27, 2003.We’ll talk with New Hampshire U.S. Senator John Sununu about the Senate debate over funding for Iraq, the recent vote on restricting abortion, and Sununu’s concerns that the USA Patriot Act may go too far. Laura's guest is John Sununu. listen:
Gifted KidsBy Laura Knoy on Friday, October 24, 2003.What it means when a child is "gifted and talented". You may think these kids and their parents are the lucky ones, but that's not always the case; gifted children are often bored in school, and as a result, may get into trouble, or even drop out, wasting tremendous potential. Laura's guests are Michelle Munson, newly elected President of the NH Association for Gifted Children. She also works in the Hampton Public Schools as an elementary curriculum coordinator, and Dr. Jim Webb, clinical psychologist and consultant, specializing in the social and emotional needs of gifted and talented children. listen:
World Series WritingBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, October 23, 2003.Baseball? it's America's pasttime and it's World Series has provided America with some of it's most memorable (and non-memorable) moments in sports, from Don Larson's perfect game to Reggie Jackson's remarkable three home runs in one game, to the infamous 1919 Black Sox scandal. The World Series has also provided some of the best sentences in sportswriting. Today on the Exchange, the World Series greatest memories and those who've written about it. Laura's guest is Bill Littlefield, Host of NPR's sports show "Only A Game and author of "Fall Classics: The Best Writing About the World Series First 100 Years." listen:
New England Nature WatchBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, October 22, 2003.Author and long-time nature columnist Tom Long says that you just need to look out your window for a real good reality show. His latest book is a wake-up call for New Englanders to notice and appreciate the natural life in our own backyards. He'll join us to talk about what to look for every month as the seasons change and nature happens. Laura's guest is Tom Long, a staff writer for the Boston Globe and author of "New England Nature Watch: A Month-by-Month Guide to the Natural World around Us". listen:
The Battle over MtBEBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, October 21, 2003.Earlier this month, New Hampshire became the first state to file suit against several oil companies, blaming them for the fuel additive contaminating the state's water supply. The lawsuit highlights a broader national struggle over energy policy. Our guests include Nancy Girard, Vice President of the Conservation Law Foundation , and Scott Segal, an attorney who represents MtBE manufacturers in Washington, D.C. listen:
Classic New HampshireBy Laura Knoy on Monday, October 20, 2003.Granite State born Linda Landry returned back home after a number of years to find that her New Hampshire had changed...more populated, more industrial, less quaint. She set out to document and celebrate some of the Granite State's most enduring traditions. The result is her latest book which contains 15 vignettes on the events and institutions that are quintessentially New Hampshire - including the Deerfield Fair, the Currier Museum of Art and the now defunct New England Marionette Opera. Laura's guest is Linda Landry, journalist and author of "Classic New Hampshire: Preserving the Granite State in Changing Times". listen:
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