The Exchange

We'll have the latest on the controversy over the request from the Presidential Commission on Electoral Integrity for voter data from the states . T he American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire sues to bar New Hampshire Secretary of State William Gardner from disclosing New Hampshire voter information. The re-building of I-93 from Manchester to Salem may include a fourth lane, which could also cut five to eight million dollars along the way. A 14-year-old student raped in a hallway at

Today on The Exchange, Governor Chris Sununu sits down with Laura for the full hour to give his take on several topics, including national health care reform and its possible impact on the Granite State. Also up for discussion: the state's continuing opioids crisis, including the high number of overdoses in June. And we'll hear from the Governor on so-called "Keno-garten," the expansion of kindergarten with money from the Keno electronic game of chance.

The President's Election Integrity Commission's request for state voter checklist information set off lots of concerns about voter privacy. Some states, including Maine, have refused to cooperate. Others, like New Hampshire, have said they'll comply, but only with information that's already publicly available.

A new Dartmouth study finds people with mental illness are much more likely to use opioids, despite the risks these drugs pose especially for these patients. Possible explanations, according to the study: People suffering from depression may feel pain more acutely, prompting empathetic doctors to write more prescriptions.

It's been a long time coming, but it's finally summer in New Hampshire! If that means kicking back with a good book, we have some recommendations to share with you. From political memoirs to historical novels and nonfiction, there's something for everyone, including the latest from favorite authors Michael Crichton, John Grisham, and Neil Gaiman. This show originally broadcast on June 21, 2017.

New Hampshire has 221 towns, thirteen cities, 1.3 million residents, and countless stories to tell. But while many of these tales are what you'd expect from a small community-based state, where one person really can make a difference, don't be fooled: Small-town politics can be just as rough as those in the big city, and new ways aren't always greeted kindly. Here at NHPR, our reporters have a sharp eye out for these stories; the lovely slices of life, the not-so-lovely, and the local news that

Governor Sununu and other New Hampshire lawmakers announced their opposition to the proposed healthcare bill from the U.S. Senate. "Keno-garten" comes to the Granite State, but critics worry the new funding from the electronic gambling game Keno won't be enough for widespread full-day kindergarten programs. And Mayor Ted Gatsas of Manchester announces his re-election campaign, amongst some controversy.

A New Hampshire take on the national health care debate. As the U.S. Senate works on health care, what's the Granite State view? Given our own demographics, public health challenges, and politics - what aspects of health reform are especially important to New Hampshire?

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a limited version of President Trump's travel ban this week, saving broader consideration for the fall. We cover the legal arguments and look at other high-profile high court cases this term, including First Amendment issues on trademarks and hate speech.

The story of Great Danes rescued from a Wolfeboro mansion is just the latest in New Hampshire to raise questions about how and why such extreme situations develop. Should animal breeding laws be tightened? And what are the signs of mental health issues or social isolation that can lead to the hoarding of pets?