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ArchivesSocrates CafeBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, April 18, 2002.We ponder one question for the hour, but, we need your help. What question do you think we should ponder? Submit your ideas to exchange@nhpr.org. Laura's guest is Chris Phillips, author of "Socrates Cafe" and "The Philosopher's Club," and man on a mission to revive the Socratic method of asking questions www.philosopher.org. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
The Biggest Name in Auto RacingBy John Walters on Thursday, April 18, 2002.Mario Andretti is one of the great names in auto racing, but it was a long road to the top. He was born in World War II Italy and his family spent years as refugees. He overcame those obstacles to have a brilliant carreer. His story is told in pictures and words in a new book, "Mario Andretti," by veteran racing journalist Gordon Kirby, who lives here in New Hampshire. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
House Kills Governor's Water BillBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, April 18, 2002.The New Hampshire House of Representatives has voted to study a measure designed to change how the state regulates groundwater. Senate Bill 410 proposes giving municipalities more voice in the permitting process. It also grants the Department of Environmental Services the authority to consider future use of the resource. NHPR?s Dan Gorenstein has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
California Court Case Condemns MTBE MakersBy Mark Bevis on Thursday, April 18, 2002.A California Superior Court jury has made a landmark decision that could have ramifications for New Hampshire. The jury found that the gasoline additive MTBE is a defective product and two major oil companies knew it. Manufacturers add MTBE to gasoline to help clean emissions. Trouble is, the additive has wreaked havoc on water supplies from California to New Hampshire. The State Department of Environmental Services estimates that 15% of New Hampshire's public water supply is contaminated, although at levels that are not considered harmful. The San Francisco Chronicle's environmental reporter Jane Kay has been following the court case. She spoke with NHPR's Mark Bevis. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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