Almost half a century after the civil rights law known as Title IX, we ask what inequity looks like in women's sports today, including why it's so hard to create systemic change. Air date: Thursday, June 3, 2021.

As Governor Sununu chose to end federal unemployment insurance for COVID-19 starting in June, and the state has begun requiring that qualifying applicants to prove they are searching for work again, we talk with Deputy Commissioner Lavers of N.H. Employment Security about the new changes, ongoing challenges, appeals, and overpayments. Air date: June 2, 2021.

Have you found the time to read more this past year or have you had less time or an inability to focus on the written word lately? Our annual Summer Book Show is back, and our indie booksellers have lots of titles to add to your "To Be Read" pile. Several authors are revisiting mythology, as well as revisiting American history. There's plenty of fiction for the beach or the pool, too, of course, as well as fantasy and compelling autobiographies. What are you looking forward to reading this

This week, the GOP-led legislature pushed several conservative measures forward, including limiting abortion rights, and broadening gun rights. The state continues to grapple with how to solve the shortage of emergency mental health resources, and many Granite Staters prepare to lose COVID-19 unemployment insurance. Air date: Friday, May 28, 2021.

Last fall, the commission on Law Enforcement Accountability, Community, and Transparency (LEACT), appointed by Governor Sununu and made up of law enforcement and community leaders from across the state, released a number of recommendations for police reform in New Hampshire. We check in with four members of that commission on which recommendations have been put into action, which haven't, and what's next. Listen to our show with commission members in September 2020, shortly after the

With Memorial Day coming up, New Hampshire kicks off the summer season. Last summer, many trails were overcrowded as outdoor enthusiasts and newcomers took advantage of the Granite State’s natural resources. What lessons can we take from that experience and what do we expect this summer? We discuss how we can balance sharing the trails with all those who want to use them, and also promote stewardship of our natural resources. Airdate: Tuesday, May 25, 2021

It’s been a year of anxiety and grief, and even the sense of a light at the end of the tunnel brings its own confusion . We explore the mental and physical health effects of the pandemic’s constant stress with clinical psychologist Christine Runyon. She explains how the last 14 months has disrupted our nervous system and how we can recover and adapt to new realities. Airdate: Monday, May 24, 2020

After last summer’s protests over systemic racism and policing, the state legislature took up bills on body cameras, more data collection, and officer misconduct. We talk about where those efforts stand, and Governor Sununu's decision to cut off federal funding for unemployment insurance for those impacted by COVID-19, and other news of the week. Air date: Friday, May 21, 2021.

N.H.’s Fish and Game Department not only serves hunters and anglers but also oversees conservation of endangered species; land and habitat management; search and rescue; law enforcement, and more. We talk with the new director, Scott Mason, an outdoorsman and dairy farmer from Strafford, who took on the challenging position almost a year ago. We discuss his vision for the agency as well as how impacts of climate change are being seen in the agency's work in wildlife and habitat management.

With many people feeling increased isolation, depression, and anxiety, alcohol misuse has increased over the past 14 months. Plus, the pandemic has made it more difficult to find help and harder for those who are struggling with substance abuse to control it. We examine the warning signs that signal when alcohol consumption has become excessive and where you can go for assistance. Air date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

There are almost a dozen election law bills under consideration in the New Hampshire legislature this session. We look at bills at the statehouse concerning voter verification, absentee voting, and more. We also get an overview of the Democratic voting bill in the U.S. Senate, the “For The People” act. Airdate: Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Many Americans are planning to hit the road, as domestic destinations seem within reach this summer, given rising vaccinations across the country. We discuss protocols and precautions and even get some recommendations. Air date: Monday, May 17, 2021.

Earlier this week, New Hampshire’s Supreme Court ruled that boarding people with mental health crises in the emergency room is a violation of their due process, and the state’s first post-election audit in recent history is underway in Windham. We talk about these news stories and much more. Air date: Friday, May 14, 2021.

New Hampshire’s top epidemiologists update us on the pandemic in our state, including the recent federal approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages twelve to fifteen, and whether the chance for herd immunity has slipped away. Click here for all of NHPR's COVID-19 coverage. Air date: Thursday, May 13, 2021.

With New Hampshire’s skyrocketing real estate market and predictions for a busy summer tourism season, we take stock of our state’s economy. Finding workers is a problem for many employers, especially in hospitality. At the same time, some sectors hit hardest by the pandemic have yet to bounce back – while others can’t fill orders fast enough. What's your view of the New Hampshire economy? Airdate: Wednesday, May 12, 2021

We explore New Hampshire Audubon's recent State of the Birds report , including the threats they face and actions anyone can take in their own homes and yards to help, through landscape choices and avoiding chemicals. We also ask about bird habitat conservation here in the state. Air date: Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

The Exchange presents a special broadcast of Writers on a New England Stage with environmental activist Erin Brockovich.

As COVID-19 restrictions ease, we take stock of this moment in the pandemic, and get the latest on vaccine distribution efforts. We look at some of the small but impactful items in the proposed state budget. And as President Biden pushes to end the country’s reliance on for-profit prison populations, we look at the ramifications for the federal prison in Berlin. Air date: Friday, May 7, 2021.

According to the latest survey from UNH , a quarter of Granite Staters responded "probably not" or "definitely not" when asked if they would get a COVID-19 vaccine. We talk with local public health experts about how they're working to reach hesitant Granite Staters, and provide accurate, useful information about vaccines. Air date: Thursday, May 6, 2021.

New Hampshire's House Bill 544, now an amendment to House Bill 2, would prohibit the dissemination of what it calls "divisive concepts" related to sex and race in public schools, government agencies, and their contractors. We speak with a support and an opponent of the bill and put our local debate into the wider context of critical race theory. Air date: Wednesday, May 5, 2021.

Pollinators are an essential part of our ecosystem, and have been in decline for years. We talk about small and big ways that you can help support pollinators, in your garden, yard, and outdoor spaces, and what species of pollinators and pollinator-plants are native to New Hampshire. Air date: Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

We discuss the path the new President has tried to carve on an array of issues, from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to climate change to the immigration crisis. We also examine how the first 100 days can predict an administration's future. Air date: Monday, May 3, 2021.

We talk with reporters about how well the state is providing vaccine access to its vulnerable populations, and an investigation into the oversight of New Hampshire's correctional facilities, which have seen a number of outbreaks of COVID-19 in the last year. We also talk about energy legislation: from funding for broadband development to a proposed ban on discussions of "low carbon fuel standards programs." Air date: Friday, April 30, 2021.

W e talk with author and educator Jessica Lahey about her new book, The Addiction Inoculation. Part parenting manual, part memoir, her book chronicles her own struggles with addiction and how she has approached protecting her own children from their most dangerous inheritance, substance use disorder. She joins us to discuss strategies and practical tools to understand, support, and educate resilient, addiction-resistant children. Air date: Monday, April 29, 2021

Civic health extends far beyond voting and attending town meetings; it also includes volunteering, participating in public service, and helping out your neighbors. According to the 2020 New Hampshire Civic Health Index, the Granite State ranks high in some areas pertaining to civic health, but also comes out near the bottom in others. We talk about social trust, political behavior, and community building. Air date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021.