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ArchivesSports and CitiesBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, September 17, 2003.Manchester citizens have great hopes that a sports stadium along with a new minor league baseball team will boost the city?s sagging economy. But does sports revitalize a community? Some experts say no. We?ll crunch the numbers. Laura's guests are Andrew Zimbalist, Professor of Economics at Smith College and author of several books on sports economics including "May the Best Team Win: Baseball Economics and Public Policy", and Vin Sylvia, Deputy Managing Editor of Sports for the Union Leader. Other guests TBA. listen:
 The Real Story of the Mutiny on the BountyBy John Walters on Wednesday, September 17, 2003.Captain Bligh of the famous story about the mutiny on the Bounty is usually remembered as a tyrant - a man who drove his crew to rebel against him. But Lakes Region resident Caroline Alexander says the truth is much different. She's written a new book, The Bounty: The True Story of the Mutiny on the Bounty, that portrays William Bligh as an excellent navigator, no more a tyrant than any other captain of his day, who was largely a victim of circumstance. The audio available here is an extended version of the interview, not the original radio broadcast. You can order a tape or CD of the original show by clicking on the appropriate link at the top of this page. listen:
Supporters Hail Likely Clark DeclarationBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, September 17, 2003.Retired general Wesley Clark is expected to announce his bid for President later today.The former NATO commander would become the 10th Democratic candidate. Local supporters say Clark is the party's best hope for toppling President Bush. listen:
Wesley Clark: Domestic Policies Will ComeBy Jon Greenberg on Wednesday, September 17, 2003.Retired General Wesley Clark accompanied his presidential campaign kick-off in Arkansas with a round of calls to news organizations in New Hampshire. An acknowledgment of sorts that he plans to compete in the nation?s first primary. New Hampshire Public Radio's Jon Greenberg has more. listen:
Edwards Supplies Hot Dogs at Concord MeetingBy David Darman on Wednesday, September 17, 2003.Democratic Presidential candidate John Edwards supplied free hot dogs today on the State House Lawn. He also conducted a town hall meeting there. New Hampshire Public Radio?s David Darman has more. listen:
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