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ArchivesSummer MoviesBy Laura Knoy on Monday, June 30, 2003.Now that summer is here, so are the big blockbuster movies. We get the buzz on movies like "The Hulk" and "Terminator 3" and find out what the summer movie season has in store. Laura's guests are Larry Benaquist, Professor of Film at Keene State College, and Rodman Philbrick, novelist and film critic. listen:
 Benson VetoBy Laura Knoy on Friday, June 27, 2003.For the first time in 20 years a New Hampshire Governor has vetoed the state budget. Governor Benson rejected the spending plan yesterday. Republican leaders in the house and senate are now busy counting votes for an override. Laura talks with Senate Finance Committee Chairman Richard Green and other guests TBA. listen:
HeadachesBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, June 26, 2003.In ancient times, people thought they were caused by evil spirits. We’ve come a long way since then, but still have much to learn about headaches. We'll find out more about this common malady and what help is out there. Our guests are Dr. Morris Levin, Associate Professor of Neurology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and a headache specialist at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Regional Headache Center Click here for more about listen:
Education FundingBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, June 25, 2003.A new plan lowers the statewide property tax and supporters say better targets money to needy districts. But, will the plan meet constitutional muster? Laura's guests are Sen. Ted Gatsas, House Democratic Leader Peter Burling, Doug Hall, co-executive directer of the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies, Ted Jankowski, Director for the Coalition Communities Seeking Fair Funding for Education, and Dean Michener, Director of Governmental Relations and School Finance with the NH School Boards Association. listen:
Summer in AmericaBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, June 24, 2003.School's out, the weather's warmer, and Americans are on the move. Many a car will be seen on our highways stuffed with bikes, coolers and beach balls. But, can Americans find it in their frenzied nature to really relax and do nothing? We'll look at the American tradition of summer vacation and how that's changed over time. Laura's guests are Amy Willard Cross, author of Summer in America, and Cindy S. Aron, history professor at the University of Virginia and author of Working at Play: A History of Vacations in the United States. listen:
State Budget BattleBy Laura Knoy on Monday, June 23, 2003.A compromise plan will be voted on this Tuesday. But it’s possible Governor Benson will veto the latest version. We’ll talk about what that could mean and the broader politics and policy of this latest budget showdown. Laura’s guests are Stuart Wallace, New Hampshire Historian and professor at UNH Manchester, Gary Reyno, Statehouse reporter for the Union Leader and New Hampshire Sunday News and Charlie Arlinghaus, President of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy. listen:
The Free State ProjectBy Trish Anderton on Friday, June 20, 2003.20,000 small government, anti-tax activists may be moving to New Hampshire in the next few years. That's if the Free State Project picks the Granite State as its home base. Local Libertarians are wooing them with a series of events this coming week. The FSP seeks to foster an independent spirit wherever it goes. Trish Anderton guest hosts. Her guests are Elizabeth McKinstry, Vice-President of the Free State Project, and John Barnes, Chairman of the Welcome to the Granite State Committee. listen:
Manufacturing in NHBy Trish Anderton on Thursday, June 19, 2003.The industry is trying to update its image to be recognized as an important foundation to our economy- and not some part of a bygone era. Trish Anderton's guests are Ross Gitell, Economist at the UNH Whittemore School of Business, and Stuart Arnette, Director of Economic Development for DRED. listen:
Hellfire NationBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, June 18, 2003.That’s the name of a new book that explores the role of sin and morality in political life. Historically, they’ve been a force behind everything from prohibition to civil rights. Trish talks with James A. Marone, author of Hellfire Nation: the Politics of Sin in Amercan History. Marone is a political science professor at Brown University and lives in New Hampshire. listen:
Ultimate FitnessBy Trish Anderton on Tuesday, June 17, 2003.The Truth About Exercise. New York Times Science reporter Gina Kolata?s newest book picks apart the multi-million dollar fitness industry to reveal what works and what doesn?t. Trish Anderton guest hosts. listen:
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