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ArchivesPresident Bush Throws Long Shadow in PrimaryBy Jon Greenberg on Thursday, August 16, 2007.President Bush is one of the least popular presidents since anyone began keeping track. In New Hampshire, his overall approval rating is down to 24%, according to the latest Granite State Poll. Even more troubling, almost half of the Republicans in the state think he's doing a poor job. Today, we check in with Republican voters in Exeter, New Hampshire. We're following the residents of that town in our series, Primary Place. New Hampshire Public Radio's Jon Greenberg wanted to learn how disaffection with President Bush affects how these voters size up their presidential options. listen:
  Rudy Giuliani on his Private LifeBy Jon Greenberg on Thursday, August 16, 2007.Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani was in the state today. At a stop in Derry, he took questions on healthcare, immigration and affordable housing. But the former New York Mayor seemed most animated when he was asked about his personal life. Throughout this primary, we are airing longer excerpts of the candidates' encounters with voters. The woman who asked this question said she was doing it on behalf of her nephew. listen:
NHPR Drawing Rules and RegulationsVoid where prohibited. Open only to legal residents of the 50 states of the U.S. (including the District of Columbia) and Canada, 18 or older. Sweepstakes will be conducted beginning at 12:00 am on Friday, May 16, 2008 and will end at 11:59 pm on Friday, June 20, 2008. All times referenced in this sweepstakes are Eastern Time. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Thousands Stand to Lose Homes in CrisisBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, August 16, 2007.It seems like everyday there is a new report about trouble with sub-prime home loans. Now, the New Hampshire Banking Department is traveling around the state holding counseling sessions for homeowners in trouble. There’s a concern that people stuck in unaffordable mortgages will not be able to refinance. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein has more. listen:
Kucinich Campaigns On SeacoastBy Roger Wood on Thursday, August 16, 2007.Democratic Presidential contender Dennis Kucinich, a long shot in the New Hampshire Primary, paid a visit to the Portsmouth Navy Yard. NHPR Correspondent Roger Wood reports. listen:
25 in 25: Ken BurnsBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, August 16, 2007.For decades, Walpole's Ken Burns has been helping us learn more about our country through his documentaries - our wars, our music, our parks and landmarks and our national pastime. For the thirty years that's he's lived in New Hampshire, Ken Burns has grown his company, Florentine Films, into a bustling team of writers, editors, producers, and interns. Ken Burns wants make sure that our history is not forgotten and his latest documentary on World War II does just that. In our latest installment of our 25 in 25 series, we'll talk with Ken Burns about his life, his work and how his state of New Hampshire has changed over the last quarter century. Guest
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Dog Days of Summer Part III: The Pet EconomyBy Liz Bulkley on Wednesday, August 15, 2007.Americans spend tens of billions of dollars each year on the millions of Fido’s and fluffy kitties we own. Our Dog Days of Summer series concludes tonight with a look at pets and their place in the American economy. We’ll consider the essentials and the extremes, from purchasing a basic leash to Rover’s fashionable wedding tuxedo. Our guests are: Katherine Grier, assistant professor of History at the University of Delaware and author of Pets in America: A History. Bob Vetere, President of Animal Pet Products Manufacturers Association. listen:
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