Dr. Andrew Smith from UNH Political Science joined us this week to explain some of the complexities surrounding the NH governor race while providing some commentary on the current US Presidential election.

This extended episode also contains exclusive coverage of VP Kamala Harris' recent visit to NH where she unveiled her new economic plan to support the middle class and small businesses by placing new taxation on "billionaires and large corporations."

News at Nine is back for a brand new season of interviews, info, and fun! Tonight, Tommy, Savannah, and Jackson talked about summer events, UNH's latest happenings, and discussed a little politics regarding the current NH Governor race and US Presidential election.

News at Nine sat down with Jon Kiper who is running for NH governor. Kiper shared his platform and what he plans to do if elected especially regarding housing, cannabis, education, and protecting our democracy. Visit votekiper.org for more details.

Alex Rapp from The NewHampshire joins News at Nine for the last time this week to bring us the closing campus news for the semester. We discuss protests for peace relating to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, tips to thrive around UNH, and the future of journalism both locally and around the country.

President Dean joins us for the last time this week to discuss his imminent departure from the University of New Hampshire. Listen to learn what his plans are for the future, his dreams for the future of the university, and what he has been up to recently.

Bruce Mallory is in the booth today talking about all things democracy. A leader in the Carsey School of Public Policy, Bruce is well versed in the world of civic responsibilities and navigating a ever-changing democracy.

Learn more about what threatens the very foundation of American democracy and some helpful strategies to listen more and disagree less by giving this episode a listen.

News at Nine was joined by Chef Todd Sweet who is the Executive Chef of Holloway Commons, a UNH dining hall. Chef Todd compares his work at UNH with that in many restaurants around the world while also participating in a taste test and rating of some of HoCo's finest. Chef Todd also went into detail explaining how he sources ingredients for his meals, and how he goes about preparing food for thousands of people.

Another great addition of the Wildcat Wire with TNH's Alex Rapp in the books! We covered campus safety, unionizing graduate students, and a new spot to go thrifting in Durham.

UNH Observatory Director John Gianforte joins News at Nine for the second time this week. John discusses solar eclipse, Pluto's exclusion from the planet club, and possibilities of life on moons orbiting Jupiter and Saturn.

Dr. Ernakovich and Dr. Grandy joined News at Nine this week from UNH's Soil BioME center to discuss the amazing world that lies beneath our feet. Curious about Artic permafrost or sustainable agriculture? Look (or listen) no further as our guests dive deep into the microscopic world that serves as the building blocks of life on planet Earth.

Visit colsa.unh.edu/soil-biome for more info!