For the last five years Gene Robinson’s ordination as the first openly gay, noncelibate Episcopal bishop has created a fallout in the Episcopal/Anglican Church. Some parishioners have left the religion, some have formed new affiliations and others threaten further schism. We’ll look back at Robinson's journey over the last five years and talk to him about his new book that chronicles that journey.

Guest

• Bishop Gene Robinson, Bishop of the Episcopal Church’s New Hampshire Diocese and author of In the Eye of the Storm: Swept to the Center by God”.

Once a week until Election Day, we’ll focus on one subject sure to play a role in this year’s campaigns. First up: what voters say is their number one concern: the economy. We’ll look at what the candidates are saying on topics from taxes and trade to housing and jobs.

Guests

• Dean Spiliotes, New Hampshire political scientist and author of NHpoliticalcapital.com
• Ross Gittell, James R. Carter Professor and Professor of Management at the Whittemore School of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire

We'll also hear from

• Andy Smith, Professor of Political Science at the University of New Hampshire and Director of the UNH Survey Center

Candidates for New Hampshire’s 2nd congressional district also had their last debate before Tuesday’s primary.
The four Republicans sought to distinguish themselves from one another in a race that hasn’t garnered much attention.
As New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports, the candidates had some heated exchanges.

Republicans from around the nation meet in Minnesota's Twin Cities to formally nominate John McCain, hold planning meetings and rally the troops for the fall. After the last piece of confetti falls, we’ll look at what was said at the Republican National Convention, how much of an impact it made and where the Grand Old Party goes from here.

Guests

• Dante Scala, associate professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire, host of the GraniteProf and contributor to PolitickerNH.com
• Allan Bonner, political journalist for several international publications and author of Media Relations

We'll also hear from

• Maureen Mooney, Republican state representative from Merrimack and voting delegate for John McCain at the Republican National Convention
• Maggie Hassan, Democratic state senator from Exeter

New Hampshire has one of the highest suicide rates among 10-24 year olds in the country.

Yesterday, the governor signed into law a bill to help the state improve its ability to prevent people from taking their own lives.

Some advocates and state officials believe focusing on suicide will mean more money for substance abuse and mental health services.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports.