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ArchivesObama in ExeterBy Jon Greenberg on Monday, August 20, 2007.During the presidential primary, we are bringing you excerpts of the candidates as they answer questions from voters. We present these with minimal editing as you might have heard them at the actual event. Today in Exeter, Illinois Senator, Democrat Barack Obama, talked with about a hundred voters at a house party. Exeter resident Herb Moyer challenged him on one source of his campaign money. Huckabee on Diplomacy, EvolutionBy Josh Rogers on Monday, August 20, 2007.Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee was in New Hampshire and spoke to the Nashua Rotary Club where he answered this question on international diplomacy. One voter also questioned the former Arkansas Governor and ordained Baptist minister on his beliefs on creationism vs. evolution. 25 in 25 – Christa McAuliffeBy Richard Ager on Monday, August 20, 2007.In 1984 Concord High School social studies teacher Sharon Christa McAuliffe was selected from thousands of applicants to be the first civilian in space. Two years later, her life would tragically end as Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff. Although Christa McAuliffe died that day, her legacy has lived on. Today, many teachers use Christa’s philosophy of teaching in their classrooms, Challenger Learning Centers have popped up across the county to encourage today’s youth to get excited about space and last week, Barbara Morgan, the runner-up to Christa McAuliffe in 1984, became the second teacher in space, on board Shuttle Endeavour. In this installment of our 25 in 25 series, we’ll look back at the life and legacy of Christa McAuliffe. Guests
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Folk Show Playlist 8.19.07By Kate McNally on Sunday, August 19, 2007.With music from Garnet Rogers, Linda Thompson, Spain Brothers and more. This week Kristen Ford joins Kate in studio. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Music of the Civil WarBy Liz Bulkley on Sunday, August 19, 2007.The New Hampshire Historical Society is home to a rare set of military music books from the 1800s. We'll sample a new recording of the songs within, and we'll delve into the history and unique instrumentation behind Civil War bands. Our guest is music historian Rich Spicer. ** This program originally aired February 26, 2007 ** |
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