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ArchivesCD1 Candidates Square Off Over Taxes and the DeficitBy David Darman on Tuesday, October 31, 2006.In the final week of the 2006 elections, Republicans are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on ads that warn of tax hikes if Democrats win. Fiscal issues came up today during a debate in front of an audience that typically cares a great deal about taxes -- the Manchester Chamber of Commerce. We thought you would want to hear how the candidates for the first congressional seat tackle the key question of tax policy. Republican incumbent Jeb Bradley and his Democratic challenger, Carol Shea-Porter, traded jabs in front of a crowd of about 80 chamber members. listen:
  The Creepiest NightBy Liz Bulkley on Tuesday, October 31, 2006.It's the creepiest day and night of the year. We're going to hear some Edgar Allen Poe this evening to help usher in Halloween. Fans of frightening literature consider the Baltimore-based writer to be the most effectively scary story teller of all time. We'll hear some examples of his work that support that. listen:
GOP Kicks Off Get Out the Vote CampaignBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, October 31, 2006.The Republican Party has a strong reputation for being able to get its voters to the polls. In this election, the party will need to do as well as it's ever done. The President's popularity is down and the Republican candidate for governor has yet to make an impression in the polls. Yesterday in Manchester, the GOP kicked off its get out the vote campaign with a rally featuring First Lady Laura Bush. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein traveled to Manchester and filed this report. listen:
The Power of YouTubeBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, October 31, 2006.This website is a "video vault" for anything from goofy teenage stunts to music videos to television show clips. And recently, it's become a valuable...and controversial...political tool with users providing home-made reports and campaign ads you won't find anywhere on network television. Laura's guests are Mark Timney, Associate Professor of Journalism at Keene State College and Xeni Jardin, Tech Culture Journalist, Co-Editor of the weblog BoingBoing, and a contributor to National Public Radio and Wired Magazine. We'll also hear from Eve Fairbanks, Assistant Editor at The New Republic who reviews political ads that appear on YouTube. listen:
Rematch in Exec Council District 5By Sheryl Rich-Kern on Monday, October 30, 2006.Former executive councilor David Wheeler, a Republican, is in full swing for a rematch. Democrat Debra Pignatelli took his executive council seat two years ago., And while they disagree on many political issues, the two candidates are joined in an important battle. Both are struggling to get people to know who they are and what job they are running for. Only seven days remain to get the message across. NHPR correspondent Sheryl Rich-Kern reports. listen:
North Country Newsman John HarriganBy Liz Bulkley on Monday, October 30, 2006.For 25 years, newspaperman John Harrigan has provided insight and information about New Hampshire's North Country. He doesn't save much of his work, but is read throughout the state, and gets a lot of feedback, which he responds to personally. We'll talk with the North Country native about his view of change in his industry and in the North Country as well. John will be giving a presentation of his 25 years in the industry on Sunday November 5th at the New Hampshire Historical Society. listen:
Deconstructing the DebatesBy Laura Knoy on Monday, October 30, 2006.Last week candidates for New Hampshire Governor and U.S. Congress squared off before a statewide audience. We'll look at all three debates, who said what, who said what in response and which candidates you think came out on top. Laura's guests are Scott Spradling, Political Director for WMUR who also moderated the three debates, and Dean Spiliotes, Director of Research for the Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College. listen:
Folk Show Playlist 10.29.06By Kate McNally on Sunday, October 29, 2006.With music from Bonnie Rideout, Nanci Griffith, Donovan and more. This week David Francey joins Kate in studio. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
A Useful OddityBy Scott Fitzpatrick on Friday, October 27, 2006.We don't often think of autumn as time for flowers. But seeing witch hazel in late fall might change your mind. listen:
Washington Pours Money into Bass-Hodes ContestBy Dan Gorenstein on Friday, October 27, 2006.New Hampshire's Second Congressional race between Republican Representative Charlie Bass and Democrat Paul Hodes is drawing intense interest from Washington. In just the past 24 hours, the two national parties have poured about $700,000 dollars into the race. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
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