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ArchivesReality TelevisionBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, December 19, 2002.It all began with "The Real World," "Cops" and "America's Funniest Home Videos." Now we have people eating goo on "Survivor," families churning butter on "Frontier House" and men choosing brides on "The Bachelor." Reality T.V. has certainly come a long way...or has it? Laura talks with Susan Murray, assistant professor of culture and communication at New York University www.nyu.edu and co-editor of "Startling! Heartbreaking! Real!: Reality TV and the Remaking of the Television Culture." listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Jazzing Up The NutcrackerBy John Walters on Thursday, December 19, 2002.Drika Overton is a tap dancer and choreographer from the Seacoast. She teaches tap and percussive dancing and she's an expert on the history of the art form. She's the creator of the Portsmouth Percussive Dance Festival, and "Clara's Dream," a jazz-and-tap setting of the Nutcracker. "Clara's Dream" is being performed this weekend in Portsmouth. listen:
 NH Farmers and Congressman Bass Oppose Dairy MergerBy David Darman on Thursday, December 19, 2002.Milk processors HP Hood and National Dairy Holdings LP are planning to merge. And those plans concern many people in New Hampshire. Local dairy farmers say the merger could squeeze them out of business. And 2nd District Congressman Charles Bass supports an anti- trust investigation. NHPR?s David Darman has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Holiday Stamps and PatriotismBy Lois Shea on Thursday, December 19, 2002.It's rare that a trip to the Post Office evokes feelings of patriotism. Its even more rare during the busy holiday season. But New Hampshire writer Lois Shea left her post office recently with a new appreciation for her country. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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