The Exchange

The Vietnam War is largely recalled as a mistake, either in the decision to engage there or in the nature of the engagement. Veterans of the war remain largely anonymous figures. Enduring Vietnam recounts the experiences of the young Americans who fought in Vietnam and of families who grieved those who did not return. We talk with author James Wright about the “baby boomers” who grew up in the 1950s, why they went into the military, how they describe serving in “Nam” and their experiences coming

One leading economist says the Granite State is "getting its groove back," with GDP growth up three percent in twenty sixteen. Also, the gig economy, including freelance and contract work, gains traction here, and job prospects widen for the state's aging workforce.

Senate Republicans are confident their state budget plan will clear the full Senate. A full-day kindergarten proposal is tied to the lottery game KENO. St. Paul’s School releases a report detailing allegations of sexual assault by faculty and staff decades ago. And Fish & Game Officials are flooded with calls to save trouble-making bears in Hanover.

Where are we - in The War on Drugs ? Decades after President Nixon declared drugs "public enemy number one," the criminal justice system is still grappling with this. In recent years, we've seen bipartisan calls for an end to so-called mass incarceration for drug crimes. But now, Attorney General Jeff Sessions is taking a tougher stance on sentencing.

Normandeau's agency's been swamped by a rising number of hikers needing rescue. We'll talk about that, also continued funding struggles, controversy over gun politics, and Fish and Game's starring role in the TV show "North Woods Law: New Hampshire" on Animal Planet.

We get the latest on N.H. tick populations, health precautions, and research. 2017 is predicted to be a banner year for ticks - meaning more risk for all of us, from Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. How concerned should we be about Powassan virus ? There is no vaccine for Lyme disease, but biodiversity can help thwart it. And we'll find out about a promising treatment being developed for Lyme.

N.H. political figures respond to this week's turmoil in Washington D.C., quelled to some extent by the appointment of the widely respected Robert S. Mueller III as special counsel to investigate possible Russian meddling in the 2016 election. State representative Robert Fisher resigns after a N.H. House committee inquiry into his postings on the misogynistic Reddit forum known as the Red Pill. And several racially-charged incidents in recent weeks cloud graduation season at UNH's Durham campus.

The controversial Netflix series "Thirteen Reasons Why" has brought the issues of sexual assault, cyberbullying, and suicide to millions of young viewers. But it's upset many in the mental health field, who feel the show glorifies suicide. That has sparked a renewed conversation about these topics and the best way to present them, especially in an age when shows and images can go viral before parents can tune in.

We look at how digital technology is challenging public libraries to redefine their role in the 21st century. While many still enjoy borrowing books, libraries are using social media and digital technology to expand their programs and establish themselves as vibrant community spaces. In rural New Hampshire, they also provide vital access to technology for residents.

The term net neutrality has been popping up a lot in recent months, as the policy is reviewed in Washington. But what does it mean for an Internet service provider to be neutral? We look at how two key aspects of this: web speed, and the management of Internet traffic, impact our daily browsing, businesses, and privacy.