We begin by taking stock of STEM -- the big push these days to enhance science technology engineering and math in education. Then, the Socrates Exchange returns as we examine the question of vengeance versus justice. And later – we look at shifting policies toward homeless people, with recent controversies over their use of public land in Concord and Manchester. E-mail us at exchange@nhpr.org and join us all next week for The Exchange.
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.