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ArchivesThe Remarkable Bond Between Animals and HumansBy Laura Knoy on Friday, April 6, 2001.Any animal lovers will tell you their pets have emotions and may even express empathy. Our guest has studied this phenomenon and takes it a step further by researching the psychological and physical benefits of human/animal relationships. Laura talks with Veterinarian Allen M. Schoen. His new book is "Kindred Spirits: How the Remarkable Bond Between Humans and Animals Can Change the Way We Live." listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Senator Sununu?By Josh Rogers on Friday, April 6, 2001.The 2002 elections may be over a year away, but the race for the Bob Smith?s US Senate seat is already heating up. Many see the incumbent as vulnerable --- not only to Governor Jeanne Shaheen if she opts for a long- rumored Senate run. But also to a possible primary challenge from Congressman John E. Sununu. Some local conservatives hope an Internet campaign to draft the Bedford Republican will ensure that Smith?s seat stays in republican hands. NHPR?s Josh Rogers reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Tommy Makem's life in and with Irish musicBy John Walters on Friday, April 6, 2001.Tommy Makem has been performing Irish music for 40 years; he?s a past recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Folk Music Association. Coming out soon: ?The Road Taken,? a pair of PBS travel videos. He was born in Northern Ireland. He came to America to be an actor, settled in Dover initially before heading off to New York. He got caught up in the emerging folk music scene there (it actually paid better than acting Off-Broadway!) In recent years, he?s been trying to promote the Irish song tradition. He talks about his musical career, and his love for Irish music; he also shares his thoughts about the prospects for peace in Ireland. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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