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!

This week News at Nine sat down with UNH's hottest new college band: Film-V. Film-V has been playing local venues and basement shows for about two years, and they rock! Listen for a peak behind the curtain as to what makes this group work so well and sound so good!

Alex Rapp from The New Hampshire is back on News at Nine for the fourth edition of the Wildcat Wire! Listen for an inside look to the life of HoCo Chef Todd Sweet, a conversation about the US-Mexico Border Crisis, the ongoing electric vehicle debate on campus, and advice from TNH staff.

Ashley and Amanda from the UNH Music Department joined us this week to discuss their petition to bring attention to the affects the recent UNH budget cuts had on the music department and the student body.

UNH's $14 million budget cut was the topic of discussion today with the University's Provost Wayne Jones. Jones discussed what he hopes to see from the upcoming UNH presidential transition, and gave us key insight into UNH's recent budget cuts and the motivation behind them.

Wildcat Wire is back with our friends from The New Hampshire. Listen for a discussion on UNH's recent budget cuts, presidential transfers, and the importance of a free press.

You can find more of what TNH is up to on their website: www.tnhdigital.com or by following their socials @thenewhampshire