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ArchivesLand of LincolnBy Liz Bulkley on Friday, June 29, 2007.Andrew Ferguson, a journalist and native of Illinois was determined to find out what was behind the mystique of President Abraham Lincoln. In the process he discovers a humorous American backdrop to the lore and legend of the country's sixteenth president. We'll talk with Ferguson about the sometimes bizarre journey he took to research his new book, Land of Lincoln: Adventures in Abe's America.
Musician Laurel BraunsBy Liz Bulkley on Thursday, June 28, 2007.The last time musician Laurel Brauns visited our studio, she had just moved back to New Hampshire from her adventures in Oregon and abroad. Since then, she's established herself as a fixture of the Seacoast Music Scene. Tonight on the Front Porch, she returns with her guitar to play songs off her brand new album, Closed for the Season. That 1 Guy: Bassist Mike SilvermanBy Liz Bulkley on Wednesday, June 27, 2007.We'll talk with Mike Silverman, the West Coast man behind That 1 Guy. Mike studied the bass and played in jazz groups on the West Coast but wanted his bass to do more than it could. So he designed the Magic Pipe which is a seriously refashioned upright with one string and thirteen triggers that sample a huge variety of sounds. He's playing at the Stone Church as part of his US tour, we'll talk to him about the mix of music and innovation. ****This interview aired originally on February 21, 2007*** Chess on the Board and Behind the BarsBy Liz Bulkley on Tuesday, June 26, 2007.Chess has intrigued human beings for centuries, and caused some players to become clinically insane. Tonight we're going to find out about a recent tournament in Vermont between civilians and inmates that's recognized by the U.S. Chess Federation. And we'll talk with David Shenk, the author of "The Immortal Game" a book that examines that huge impact the game has had on cultures around the world for centuries. David Shenk, author of many books, including The Immortal Game: A History of Chess, or How 32 Carved Pieces on a Board Illuminated our Understanding of War, Art, Science and the Human Brain Bill Storz, of the Northern State branch of the Community High School of Vermont, part of the Vermont Department of Corrections. Political Satirist P.J. O'RourkeBy Liz Bulkley on Monday, June 25, 2007.P.J. O'Rourke's latest book On the Wealth of Nations takes on Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations" and the 18th century model that changed the world of economics. We'll talk with O'Rourke about his Libertarian outlook and his belief that "the whole business of authority is to interfere in other people's business." ***This program originally aired January 22, 2007 *** The MammalsBy Liz Bulkley on Friday, June 22, 2007.The Mammals are in the house! The folk rock quintet has bloodlines going back to Pete Seeger and Jay Ungar and critics say they give traditional music a good run for the money. The band will play live in the Front Porch Studios and talk about their latest work. Boys and LiteracyBy Liz Bulkley on Thursday, June 21, 2007.Boys are influenced by popular culture differently from girls. We'll look at how their general preferences for adventure stories -- with battles and violence -- can work against them, especially within the traditional school system. Our guests are Ralph Fletcher, author of Boy Writers: Reclaiming Their Voices and UNH Professor Tom Newkirk, author of Misreading Masculinity: Boys, Literacy, and Popular Culture. *****This program was originally broadcast on December 19, 2006 Internet Tips, Tricks and PoliticsBy Liz Bulkley on Tuesday, June 19, 2007.No matter how much you may know about the internet, there's always something new out there that can make your online experience better. Tonight on the Front Porch, we talk with editor, blogger and tech expert Mark Frauenfelder about all the hidden gems the web has to offer. Mark is the founder of the popular technology blog Boing Boing, and he's the author of the new book Rule the Web. We'll also explore the growing role the internet is playing in presidential politics. Howard Dean's groundbreaking use of the web already seems a bit outdated by 2007 standards. We'll talk with New Hampshire Public Radio new media director Brady Carlson to find out what candidates are doing to stay ahead online and how voters can use their computers to sort out all the information coming their way. Here's a list of websites mentioned on today's program: NHPR's presidential primary audio clip page (preview) Arctic Explorer Adolphus GreelyBy Liz Bulkley on Monday, June 18, 2007.In 1884 Arctic explorer Adolphus Greely returned to Porstmouth a hero after a harrowing expedition that ended up lasting 3 years. Only six men from the original crew of 26 survived the trip. We're going to look back at what went wrong on that journey and retrace the explorer’s footsteps through a new film that raises questions about the endurance of Greely’s legacy. Our guests are Jeff Clark, the executive producer of Abandoned in the Arctic and the man who organized the present-day expedition, and filmmaker Gino del Guercio who directed and produced the new film. The film is premiering at The Music Hall in Portsmouth on Saturday, June 23rd. And exhibit on the Greely expedition opens June 21st at the Portsmouth Athaeneum. Golf's Q School, and Golf InternationallyBy Liz Bulkley on Sunday, June 17, 2007.The US Open Golf Championship wrapped up yesterday in Oakmont Pennsyvlania. Regardless of how tame the players appear to spectators, professional golf is a fierce game. We’re going to talk with sports journalist John Feinstein about what it takes to qualifty in the professional golf association. His new book, “Tales from Q School†paints a picture of one of the most grueling competitions in sports. We'll also talk with Kevin Cook, author of Tommy's Honor: The Story of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris, Golf's Founding Father and Son about how golf is viewed around the world and what lies ahead in the future on America's greens. |
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