The Exchange

As he left office, George Washington took to the newspaper to warn future generations about the forces he believed could destroy the republic; among them, hyper-partisanship, debt, and foreign influence. We talk with John Avlon, the author of "Washington's Farewell," about this address and how it has resonated through history. GUEST: John Avlon , Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Beast and a CNN political analyst. This program was originally broadcast on January 18, 2017.

Bi-partisan frustration rises in the Granite State over President Trumps unsubstantiated charges of New Hampshire voter fraud. The New Hampshire House votes to kill a Right-to-Work bill, which would have impacted how unions collect fees. The policy has been a priority for Republicans, who control the House, Senate and Governor’s Office for the first time in more than a decade. And the Executive Council confirms the Governor's choice for Education Commissioner, Frank Edelblut .

In his new book, Needless Suffering: How Society Fails Those With Chronic Pain , Dr. David Nagel says that when the medical system can't cure patients' pain, it often blames them instead. Nagel proposes what he calls a more effective and compassionate approach. This program was originally broadcast on 8/10/16.

Researchers in psychology, neuroscience, and economics find that a child's earliest experiences, even before kindergarten, can have far-reaching effects, according to a new RAND report called "Making the Case for Investment in NH's Children."

We're nearly always connected thanks to technology like social media, dating apps, and smartphones. Others are only a click away, making it easier to keep in touch, and meet new people. But could this technology change the way we interact face-to-face, or impact our long-term relationships?

We sit down with Governor Chris Sununu. The new governor delivered his first budget on Thursday, boosting spending in many areas. We'll talk about that -- and about the Governor's plans for workforce development, reducing energy costs, and Medicaid expansion. We'll also get his take on President Trump's recent claims of widespread voter fraud in New Hampshire.

We discuss the implications for the state following Governor Chris Sununu's address outlining his two-year spending plan. A N.H. house committee voted against passage of Right-to-Work legislation; the bill goes to the full house next week. A paid family and medical leave bill won’t be voted on this year, despite community and bipartisan support. And a new report says Manchester's drug problem is still serious but efforts to address it are working.

Several bills in the New Hampshire legislature would extend the list of qualifying conditions for therapeutic cannabis, including chronic pain and PTSD. But a new report from the National Academy of Sciences finds that "cannabis has both therapeutic value and public health risks."

We examine how New Hampshire crafts it's two-year spending plan, which kicks off with the Governor's budget address. In the next few months, a lot will happen both in public forums and behind the scenes. State spending and revenues will dominate the discussion, as well as which services will receive funding and which will see cuts.

Young and Old: They may seem like unlikely neighbors but millennials and seniors actually share many lifestyle preferences: walkable, diverse neighborhoods, smaller homes, and access to public transportation. Municipal officials and planners are taking note... We'll find out what they're doing around New England to encourage this mixing of generations.