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ArchivesObama: Iraq Troop Surge Isn't WorkingBy Josh Rogers on Friday, July 20, 2007.Campaigning in New Hampshire, Democrat Barack Obama said the nation's choices in Iraq are limited to bad and worse options. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers reports. listen:
  Springfield, Vermont Plays Host To Simpsons PremiereBy Kevin Forrest on Friday, July 20, 2007.Springfield Vermont was once home to a powerful machine tool industry.\ That success was so well-known, the town was on Hitler's top 10 list of US Cities to bomb in World War II. While Springfield isn't famous like it once was, town officials are hoping that may change as soon as tomorrow. That's when it hosts the world premiere of the new Simpsons movie. The Vermont Standard's Kevin Forrest reports. listen:
Tidepools as MicrocosmsBy Scott Fitzpatrick on Friday, July 20, 2007.No need to go 20,000 leagues under the sea, when you can find many and sundry life-forms among the surf and sand. listen:
Harry Potter Says GoodbyeBy Liz Bulkley on Friday, July 20, 2007.Back when Harry Potter was still just a kid, so were most of his readers. And as Harry grew up, so did they. Now, the final book is about to be released, and spellbound fans are eager to find out how it will all end. Tonight on the Front Porch, we'll delve into the Harry Potter phenomenon with some kids who grew up with Harry and the gang. And we'll explore the traditional British literature that inspired the series. James Krasner, Professor of British Literature at the University of New Hampshire Emily and Hilary Judd, die-hard Harry Potter fans. Emily is 18, Hilary is 14, and both girls grew up reading the series. We'll also hear a radio piece about the Harry Potter phenomenon that was produced for the Front Porch by Bill Slammon. listen:
"Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America"By Abby Goldstein on Friday, July 20, 2007.Eric Dolin tells the epic story of the men who built an industrial empire through the pursuit of whales. He explores the social, cultural and economic histories of the industry and how whaling transformed the nation and helped grease the gears for the industrial revolution. Guest
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