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ArchivesWhat to do about Child PovertyBy Laura Knoy on Friday, May 30, 2003.A new survey shows dramatic obstacles and risks for poor New Hampshire children, from lead poising to teen pregnancy. We’ll talk about how public policy may hurt or help the situation. Laura's guests are New Hampshire Health and Human Services Commissioner Nick Vailas , Ellen Shemitz, president of the New Hampshire Children's Alliance and State Representative Fran Wendelboe, member of the house finance and health, human services and elderly affairs committees. listen:
 Editorial ProcessBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, May 29, 2003.Reliable News? Scandal at the New York Times over a fraud and plagiarism perpetrated by reporter Jayson Blair has raised questions over how news editors regulate and fact check information. We talk with a panel of New Hampshire editors about the process and new challenges presented in the information age. Laura's guests are Charlie Perkins, Vice-President of Editorial for the Union Leader, Joe Magruder, News Editor for the Associated Press of New Hampshire, and Jon Greenberg, Executive Editor of NHPR. listen:
Young LegislatorsBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, May 28, 2003.While most of the Statehouse is filled with older folks, there are a few twenty-somethings who've taken the oath to represent their towns in New Hampshire's legislature. Are they just naive listen:
Fred BramanteBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, May 27, 2003.We talk with the new chairman of New Hampshire's state board of education, Fred Bramante, about what he hopes to accomplish while in office, and get his thoughts on reforms such as No Child Left Behind and charter schools. listen:
Uncle Tom's CabinBy Laura Knoy on Monday, May 26, 2003.Although Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the novel to condemn slavery, her portrayal of African Americans is often criticized. Even today, Uncle Tom's Cabin raises questions about race and race relations in America. Laura's guests are Katherine Kane, director, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center and Laura Korobkin, associate professor of English, Boston University. This program originally aired on 2-28-03. listen:
Something WildBy Laura Knoy on Friday, May 23, 2003."Something Wild" hosts Rosemary Conroy and Iain MacLeod join us to talk about the birds, bees, and floral wildlife. listen:
Korea/U.S. RelationsBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, May 22, 2003.The future of Korea and U.S. relations, including the recent visit to the U.S. of the South Korean President as well as strained policy negotiations with North Korea over nuclear weapon development. listen:
Suing Gun MakersBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, May 21, 2003.New proposals would limit the industry's liability for injury when someone misuses firearms or ammunition. Laura talks with Jay Simkin with Gun Owners of New Hamsphire (GO-NH) www.gonh.org and Chuck Drew with New Hampshire Cease Fire www.nhceasefire.org. listen:
Mark HandleyBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, May 20, 2003.NHPR's President and General Manager joins us to talk about what's on your mind. We'd love to hear your questions, comments or concerns about New Hampshire Public Radio. listen:
Target MarketingBy Laura Knoy on Monday, May 19, 2003.Retail stores and other companies are eager to learn about their customers in order to serve them better. But personal privacy may be at stake. Find out how consumer information is gathered and used, and how to protect yourself. Laura's guests are Katherine Albrecht, founder of C.A.S.P.I.A.N. (Consumers Against Supermarket Privacy Invasion and Numbering), and Marty Abrams, Director of the Center for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton and Williams in Atlanta listen:
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