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Michael Whitman of Lyme, NH, is the organizer of "Before Their Time," a CD consisting of music designed to help survivors cope with an early or unexpected death, from suicide, accident, or for any other cause. Whitman was inspired to pursue the project after the death of his teenaged son, and he talks about how the CD can play a role in the grieving process. ?Before Their Time? is also the name of non-profit organization, which uses the money generated from sales of the CD to support hospice and suicide-prevention groups in the Upper Valley.

Logging is just about the most dangerous line of work in the U.S. The risk involved in logging affects not just the health of the industry's workforce, but also the sustainability of logging, especially in New Hampshire's North Country. Jim Hourdequin is the Executive Director of the Yankee Forest Safety Network, which was created to make working conditions safer for loggers. He talked with John about the connection between safety and sustainability in the logging industry.

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."
www.drschoen.com