Bishop Gene Robinson

By Laura Knoy on Thursday, September 11, 2008.

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”.
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Recapping New Hampshire's Primary Elections

By Laura Knoy on Wednesday, September 10, 2008.

On Tuesday, Granite Staters chose who they want to represent their parties for Governor, Senate, Congress and other state races. We’ll look back at last night's results and then look forward to examine how these races may play out in the next eight weeks.

Guests

We'll also hear from

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Issues and Elections: The Economy

By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, September 9, 2008.

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
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Making Math Manageable

By Laura Knoy on Monday, September 8, 2008.

It’s the subject many of us love to hate, and it shows: currently our country ranks 28th out of 40 nations in math scores. The reason, says longtime scholar Jo Bowler “it’s taught poorly”. We’ll look at how we can make math more inviting to the next generation of number crunchers.

Guest

  • Jo Boaler, Marie Curie Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Sussex in England and author of What’s Math Got to Do with It: Helping Children Learn to Love their Least Favorite Subject – and Why it’s Important for America
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Here's What's Awesome: Desert Energy Hubs, Cutting Airline Delays

By Brady Carlson on Sunday, September 7, 2008.

Shadow of a camel in Tunisia

Word of Mouth's weekly compendium of links is back! Here is, as we say, what's awesome:

I will turn your desert green

Folk Show Playlist August 31,2008

By Kevin Malvey on Saturday, September 6, 2008.

SONG ARTIST ALBUM LABEL

7pm Hour

Human Nature - Christine Collister - Christine Collister Live- Green Linnet
Praise the Lord,Send the Money-Hugh Moffat-Troubador-Green Linnet
1999- Tommy Sands- Beyond the Shadows- Green Linet
Chinatown - Les Sampou - Sweet Perfume - Monando
Barn Dance - Molasses Creek- Strangest Dream- Southside
Prodigal Daughter- Michelle Shocked- Arkansas Traveller- Mercury
Victory at Sea- Bill Morrissey- Come Running- Turn and Spin
Old Ties- Norman Blake- Old Ties- Rounder

Wassau Plant in Groveton May Get a Second Life

By Chris Jensen on Friday, September 5, 2008.

The recent sale of the Wausau paper plant in Groveton has concerned local residents.

They've been trying to figure out if the news is good or bad for the struggling village.

State and local officials met with residents on Thursday to allay fears.

NHPR correspondent Chris Jensen has the story.

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Bradley, Stephen Argue Over Earmarks, County Nursing Homes

By David Darman on Friday, September 5, 2008.

Arguments over earmarks and county nursing homes have been the theme of the campaign between the two main Republicans competing in the First Congressional District.

Jeb Bradley and John Stephen brought their positions on these issues to a televised debate Thursday on WMUR-TV.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more.

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Republican Candidates for the 2nd Congressional District Debate

By Amy Quinton on Friday, September 5, 2008.

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.

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A Post-mort of the Republican National Convention

By Laura Knoy on Friday, September 5, 2008.

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
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