In our next installment of The Socrates Exchange we're asking the question: “What is the relationship between money, happiness, and a good life?” Our culture may often tell us the personal wealth equals success, but most of us are suspicious of this. What really is the relationship between money, happiness, and a good life? If money isn't essential for happiness, why are we concerned with poverty? Is money, as some say, the root of all evil?

Guest

• Nick Smith, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of New Hampshire, Advisor to the Socrates Society at UNH and Project Advisor to the Socrates Exchange

He was a two-term Republican congressman representing New Hampshire’s 1st District, but two years ago the Wolfeboro resident was defeated by a somewhat unknown Democrat, Carol Shea Porter. Now Bradley wants to reclaim his seat. We’ll talk to Bradley about his run for Congress, where he stands on issues ranging from the economy to health care to energy and what’s different about his campaign now than when he lost his seat two years ago.

Guest

• Jeb Bradley, former two-term Republican Congressman from Wolfeboro and Republican candidate in New Hampshire’s first Congressional District

A new study finds our wages have significantly lagged behind what we pay for health care in New Hampshire. The report says since the year 2000, Granite State health coverage costs grew about five times faster than the average salary did. We’ll dig into the numbers and find out how New Hampshire compares to the rest of the nation.

Guests

• Kathleen D. Stoll, Deputy Director and the Director of Health Policy at Families USA, a national organization for health care consumers
• Steve Norton, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies

Our nation has always been considered a melting pot, but soon after America’s first European settlers arrived arguments arose over who’s welcome and who isn’t. "Aliens From... Inner Space?" looks at our history of how we’ve treated newcomers in our country and if it's improved or only gotten worse. Join us for this special Columbus day broadcast.

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