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ArchivesChatting it up in New HampshireBy Pat Barss on Monday, December 1, 2003.I have not seen much activity in the streets - however I receive at least one email a day from every democratic candidate (or supporters of them) who are running - the TV ad's are getting interetsing and of course most interetsing is talking to people that I know about what is going on - I asked one of my "Teamster" friends why Gephardt has not been around New Hampshire of late - I think they have resigned themselves to the probability that he will not win New Hampshire and that his energies are better spent in Iowa and other States - The Teamsters (as a group) made a sweep of Manchester - going door-to-door last week seeking support for their candidate. A Drop in the BucketBy Ted Jastrzembski on Monday, December 1, 2003.This is just nuts. How long can business and their employees endure double digit health insurance premium increases--several times the overall cost of living increase? That's what it has been for at least the last three years for us. Something's got to give. The recent Medicare drug bill????? a drop in a bucket with holes in it. Most of the Dems are looking for a sizeable redistribution of health care benefits as well as the tax burden required to pay for it all. The United NationsBy Laura Knoy on Monday, December 1, 2003.Now in its 58th year, the United Nation has fallen on hard times; especially in the wake of war in Iraq. Our guest tells the pivotal and now little known story of the forming of the UN. It's tale of secret agents, backroom politics and a power chess match between the US and the worlds' other great supernations. We'll retell the story of the UN and discuss its relevancy today in an age of terror. Laura's guest is Stephen C. Schlesinger, Director of the World Policy Institute at the New School University in New York City and author of "Act of Creation: The Founding of the United Nations" listen:
 The Lost Sutras of JesusBy John Walters on Monday, December 1, 2003.The Lost Sutras of Jesus were written in the 7th century by a band of Christian monks who had settled in China. They wrote their own version of the gospel story. It's a rich blend of western and eastern influences. The Sutras were recently rediscovered. We'll hear their story from Thomas Moore, writer on religion and spirituality from New Hampshire. listen:
Chief Justice Brock Steps DownBy Trish Anderton on Monday, December 1, 2003.The head of New Hampshire's highest court is stepping down. Chief Justice David Brock announced today he will retire at the end of the year. Brock led the court through the stormiest period in its history, most notably his own impeachment trial in 2000. NHPR's Trish Anderton reports. listen:
Bird-Doggers Pursue Presidential WannabesBy Raquel Maria Dillon on Monday, December 1, 2003.When most New Hampshire voters come out to hear a presidential candidate, they want to hear about their positions on a wide range of issues. But there are others who come with a more specific agenda. These people call themselves ?bird-doggers?. They?re activists who ask questions about a particular issue, in an effort to influence a candidate?s position. New Hampshire Public Radio?s Raquel Maria Dillon met some bird-doggers in training. listen:
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