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ArchivesWelcome to the Beaver DenBy Rosemary Conroy on Friday, December 9, 2005.Despite the lack of conveniences like indoor heating and take-out, beavers make a pretty good living for themselves in the winter. listen:
 Timeline: Ayotte v. Planned ParenthoodThis timeline documents key events in the debate over New Hampshire's parental notification laws. A link to related stories and programs from NHPR and National Public Radio are included as well. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Iraq Views Part 3By Dan Gorenstein on Friday, December 9, 2005.This week, New Hampshire Public Radio presents the views of people who have spent a significant length time in Iraq. Today, we hear from embedded reporter Doug Grindle. Grindle files reports for television stations all across the country. He spent 20 weeks in Iraq this year- his most recent visit was this fall. NHPR's Dan Gorenstein asked Grindle whether Iraq would be safer if the United States left. listen:
 Iraq ViewsIn Washington, politicians are debating whether the US presence in Iraq is inflaming or calming the almost daily violence in that country. This week NHPR presents the views of people who have spent significant time in Iraq. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Don't Know Much About MythologyBy Laura Knoy on Friday, December 9, 2005.From Harry Potter and the Lord of the Rings movies to the holiday traditions of mistletoe and gift-giving, mythology permeates our daily lives. Author Ken Davis looks at some of the greatest stories in human history and also illuminates the connections between mythology and modern language, arts, politics, public affairs, culture and history in a new book called "Don't Know Much About Mythology". Laura's guest is author Ken Davis. listen:
Goshen: A Place and TimeBy Shay Zeller on Friday, December 9, 2005.Amid the growing number of fundraising calendars featuring naked people comes something very different: the measured and stunning images of Goshen, New Hampshire. Brothers Arthur and Elmer Nelson spent their teen years photographing anything they found interesting in and around Goshen; they found a lot. It was the 1890's, and they documented some remarkable moments and times with both their photos and their journals. We'll talk with Bea Jillette, a descendant of the brothers about the work of compiling the unique social history, and with Michael Dixon, the neighbor who rescued many of the original glass plates that were headed to oblivion. Folk/Country artist Iris Dement is in town this weekend for a concert at the Lebanon Opera House. We'll close tonight's show with her version of "The Train Carrying Jimmy Rodgers Home". The song was written by Iris' husband, Greg Brown. listen:
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