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Friday N.H. News Roundup - Week Of August 19

Sara Plourde

The State Senate prepares to elect a new president, after Peter Bragdon said he’d step aside amid controversy over a possible conflict of interest. The first mosquitoes with Triple-E have been confirmed in the Granite State, and the Queen City prepares for 200 new refugees, one year after a proposed moratorium on resettlements.   We'll look at the stories that topped the Granite State headlines for the week of August 19th.

Guests:

  • Ben Leubsdorf - Staff reporter at The Concord Monitor, covering New Hampshire politics and state government.
  • Garry Rayno - State House reporter for The Union Leader and New Hampshire Sunday News.

We'll also hear from:

  • Dr. Jose Montero - N.H. Public Health Director.
  • Emily Corwin - Seacoast reporter for NHPR.

Laura is well known in New Hampshire for her in-depth coverage of important issues and is widely regarded for her interviews with presidential hopefuls. Laura is a graduate of Keene High School in New Hampshire. Prior to hosting The Exchange, Laura worked in public radio in Washington, D.C. as a local reporter and announcer for WAMU and as a newscaster for NPR. Before her radio career, she was a researcher for USA Today's "Money" section, and a research assistant at the Institute for International Economics. Laura occasionally guest hosts national programs such as The Diane Rehm Show and Here and Now. In 2007 Laura was named New Hampshire Broadcaster of the Year by the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters.
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