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An Update on Hurricane Sandy

We bring you an update on Hurricane Sandy and its impact on the Granite State and the region.   The Northeast is expecting major damage from a confluence of enormous weather events.  We’ll hear from emergency officials, power companies, reporters in bordering states and your stories as well.

Guests

  • Sam Evans Brown - Reporter for NHPR who is covering Hurricane Sandy's progress.

We'll also hear from

  • Mary Stampone - Assistant Professor of Geography at UNH and New Hampshire State Climatologist.
  • Jim Vandongen - Public information Officer for the NH Office of Emergency Management
  • Mike Skelton - Spokesperson for PSNH.
  • Alec O'Meara  - Spokesperson for Unitil.
  • Ross Sneyd - News director at Vermont Public Radio.
  • Keith Shields - Executive Producer for New Hampshire Public Radio who grew up in Northeast New Jersey, one of the hardest hit areas.

Laura is well known in New Hampshire for her in-depth coverage of important issues and is widely regarded for her interviews with presidential hopefuls. Laura is a graduate of Keene High School in New Hampshire. Prior to hosting The Exchange, Laura worked in public radio in Washington, D.C. as a local reporter and announcer for WAMU and as a newscaster for NPR. Before her radio career, she was a researcher for USA Today's "Money" section, and a research assistant at the Institute for International Economics. Laura occasionally guest hosts national programs such as The Diane Rehm Show and Here and Now. In 2007 Laura was named New Hampshire Broadcaster of the Year by the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters.
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