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ArchivesSoccer in New HampshireBy Liz Bulkley on Wednesday, August 31, 2005.Student athletes around New Hampshire have kicked off their 2005 soccer seasons. While audiences in the United States still haven't thronged to the sport on a professional level, coaches say enrollment rates continue to grow in youth programs. We'll talk about why kids are drawn to soccer while their parents would rather watch baseball or football. Our guest is Paul Willis. He's director of development for the Seacoast United Soccer Club, a group he helped form in the early nineties to give kids more opportunity to play the sport. listen:
  The Sound of PeaceBy Shay Zeller on Tuesday, August 30, 2005.Next Monday marks the official anniversary of the treaty that ended the Russo-Japanese War. Music historian Rich Spicer has put together a program that highlights the songs that echoed through Portsmouth while negotiators worked out a peace deal. Rich joins us to explore the music of the day -- including those works written for and about the signing ceremonies. Rich is founder and director of Columbia's Musick: Echoes of the Early Republic. The group plays the music of early America. listen:
Staying DryBy Shay Zeller on Monday, August 29, 2005.Heather King spent much of her teen and adult years drinking heavily, blacking out, and being unhappy with herself for not living up to her potential. After many years of sobriety, she's written about those lost years in her new memoir, "Parched". (This interview originally aired on July 12, 2005) listen:
New Hampshire Gets the BluesBy Jon Greenberg on Friday, August 26, 2005.Musicians from around the country will gather on the Seacoast on Saturday for the twentieth annual Portsmouth Blues Festival. Guitarist T.J. Wheeler has been organizing the event for the past two decades. He'll join guest host Jon Greenberg on the Front Porch to highlight music by the headlining performers. listen:
Challenging Federal Policy in the CourtsBy Shay Zeller on Thursday, August 25, 2005.We take a look behind the scenes of a recent federal ruling regarding the reintroduction of wolves to four northeastern states, including New Hampshire. The case has national implications and is a victory for lead attorney Pat Parenteau and his students from Vermont Law School's Legal Clinic.We'll talk with Pat and one of his students about what it took to pull the high-profile case together. listen:
Portsmouth Shipyard to Stay OpenBy Shay Zeller on Wednesday, August 24, 2005.The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard survived another close call today. The Pentagon wanted to close it, but this morning a federal commission decided against that. This isn't the first time the shipyard has survived in the face of closure. We'll talk with Former Shipyard Commander Peter Bowman about why Portsmouth keeps dodging the bullet. Bowman served on the base closure commission in 1993. listen:
The Mighty OakBy Shay Zeller on Tuesday, August 23, 2005.Oak trees grow in all temperate climates of the world and their use has defined some cultures in surprising ways. In his book Oak: The Frame of Civilization, author William Bryant Logan looks at the influences of the mighty oak tree from a philosophical, scientific, and historic standpoint. listen:
Hot Air Ballooning in New HampshireBy Shay Zeller on Monday, August 22, 2005.Hot air balloon pilots in other parts of the country say you have to be crazy to try to fly in New Hampshire. The state's rough terrain makes it incredibly difficult to find a safe place to land once you go up. But crazy or not, Dale Riley has been doing it for years. We’ll hear about some of his adventures and why the hobby holds such a strong attraction for some people. New Hampshire Public Radio reporter Amy Quinton recently took her first trip in a hot air balloon, and she took her microphone with her. We'll hear the sounds she gathered during the 24th annual Pittsfield Balloon Festival. listen:
Understanding Extreme AthletesBy Shay Zeller on Friday, August 19, 2005.600 cyclists will be traveling vertically Saturday in the annual Mt. Washington Hill Climb. Many cyclists believe it's the toughest climb in the world. We'll talk to racer Steve Vosburgh who's taken the mountain challenge on numerous occasions and is racing Saturday, and also to sports psychologist Frank Farley of Temple University to find out what motivates some people to ride, hike, or run to the top of an extremely steep and often dangerous mountain. listen:
The 19th Amendment and the Granite StateBy Shay Zeller on Thursday, August 18, 2005.The 19th Amendment was ratified 85 years ago today; it ensured that American women's votes would count in all local, state, and federal elections. Years of hard work went into its passage, and along the way some states crafted their own unique voting rules that applied to women only. Historian Stu Wallace takes us on a tour of 19th and early 20th century New Hampshire for a look at some of the state's quirky laws governing a woman's right to vote. listen:
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