The Exchange is NHPR's locally produced statewide call-in program. It airs
live weekdays from 9:00 - 10:00 A.M, and is re-broadcast at 8:00 P.M. Call-in
number: 1-800-892-6477. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) can be enjoyed with
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10/23/2001 Getting
Around New Hampshire - Laura Knoy *
We talk with Transportation Commissioner Carol Murray about roads, rail and
riding. We’ll ask about current, future, and sometimes controversial
highway projects. Also - passenger trains are coming soon to parts of the
state, and there’s a new focus on improving bike and walking paths.
10/10/2001 Depending
on Oil - Laura Knoy * The U.S. relies heavily on middle eastern oil for its energy needs. Some
say America needs to find more oil and natural gas within its own borders,
while others say conservation and is the key. Laura’s guests are Charli
Coon, Senior Energy and Environment Policy Analyst for the Heritage
Foundation [http://www.heritage.org]
, and Richard Kennelly, Staff Attorney with the Conservation Law Foundation
[http://www.clf.org]
12/08/2000 An update on NH Rail Initiatives - Laura Knoy - Unofficial
Written Transcript
Passenger rail fans are excited about recent proposals for high-speed
corridors and commuter trains in the state. But serious funding obstacles
could stymie any rail-related initiatives. And many skeptics still wonder if
locals, tourists, and industries would really support new train services.
Steve Zind hosts. His guests are Peter Griffin, President of the NH
Revitalization Association, and Bob Sculley, President of the NH Motor
Transport Association.
Also of interest:
10/11/2001 Governor
Jeanne Shaheen - Laura Knoy *
We'll check in with Governor Shaheen about a variety of issues facing the
state, from how NH is preparing to respond to terrorism to what's being done
to help stimulate the North Country economy. Laura Knoy hosts.
09/18/2001 The
Future of Flying - Laura Knoy *
After last weeks attacks, airports around the nation are tightening
security. But it's not clear what kinds of restrictions we are willing to
put up with. Trish’s guests are retired American Airlines pilot and New
Hampshire State Representative Kenneth Weyler [http://www.state.nh.us]
, and Kevin Dillon, director of Manchester Airport in New Hampshire [http://www.flymanchester.com]
08/22/2001 Charles
Bass - Laura Knoy *
Second District Congressman Charles Bass is on recess touring the district.
This session, Bass bucked his party voting against President Bush's energy
bill and against a ban on human cloning. We'll ask Bass about these votes,
and about campaign finance, patient rights and special education funding.
Laura Knoy hosts. [http://www.house.gov/bass]
08/15/2001 John
E. Sununu - Laura Knoy *
Congress has been busy this session, taking up bills on patient rights,
energy, cloning and campaign finance reform. We'll talk with 1st District
Congressman Sununu about these issues and more, including his possible run
for US Senate. [http://www.house.gov/sununu]
07/27/2001 Global
Warming and the Economy - Laura Knoy *
This week, nearly two-hundred other nations agreed to combat climate change.
But President Bush says the agreement is a bad deal for Americans. We'll
discuss what his concerns are and the overall economic impact of global
warming policies. Laura's guests are James Glassman, with the American
Enterpise Institute and editor of [http://www.techcentralstation.com]
and Richard Howarth, Environmental Economist at Dartmouth College.
05/02/2001 Nuclear
Power May Make a Comeback - Laura Knoy *
Senator John Kerry (MA) says we should give nuclear power a second look as a
solution to energy problems. And those in the industry say it’s an
exciting time with new “safer” technology that won’t pollute the air.
But opponents of nuclear power warn it is still a dangerous and toxic way to
produce power and not necessarily economically viable. Laura talks with
Steve Kerekes, of the Nuclear Energy Institute ([http://www.nei.org]),
and Paul Gunter, co-founder of Clamshell Alliance and Director of the
Reactor Watchdog Project at the Nuclear Information and
05/07/2001 Congressman
Charles Bass - Trish Anderton *
Bass is a republican representing New Hampshire's Second Congressional
District. He supports President Bush's tax cut plan, but recently spoke out
against Bush for reversing his promise to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
We'll talk about those and other issues being considered in Washington.
<[http://www.house.gov/bass/welcome.htm>].
04/04/2001 Governor
Jeanne Shaheen on her Agenda - Laura Knoy *
We'll talk to Governor Shaheen about her EXCEL-NH plan for education. She's
proposing a 2.5% sales tax with a reduction in the statewide property tax to
pay for public schools. She's also proposing various accountability measures
for public education. We'll talk with Shaheen about the overall state
budget, electric rates, and other issues.
03/08/2001 New
Hamphire's Power Supply-- and Its Future - Laura Knoy *
As NH's power industry converts to an open market, we'll take stock of where
our power comes from now, and how that's likely to change in coming years.
We'll also find out if our future power supply will be enough to meet
ever-increasing demands. And, we'll talk about concerns that it could be the
delivery system that's more problematic than finding enough power to go
around. Laura's guests are Steve Allen, spokesperson for the New England
Power Pool([http://www.nepool.com]),
and Robert Backus, head of the Campaign for Rate Payers' Rights.
