The Exchange

Chris Sununu was sworn in this week as the state's first Republican governor in twelve years. We discuss the themes in Sununu's inaugural address, and the implications for the next legislative session, as lawmakers get back to business in Concord.

More than half of New Hampshire districts have full-day kindergarten. Now a new bill would double state aid for this. But some local officials say that wouldn't go nearly far enough. Meanwhile, some lawmakers are unsure whether the state should make this commitment or focus on other issues.

We discuss the top stories in science, technology, the environment and energy in New Hampshire: a new biotech manufacturing institute in Manchester; Dyn hacked by the "internet of things"; and how GMOs may help slow the spread of Lyme disease. We also look at top energy and environment stories, plus advances in indoor farming.

Pharmaceutical executives have been in the hot seat, recently facing Congressional outrage over the cost of life-saving drugs, and President-elect Donald Trump has promised action. What is behind these price tags? And if government intervened to lower them, would there be un-intended consequences?

Even with all the angst about mid-life crises, and birthday cards calling you over the hill, the author says the middle years are most often about renewal. Today we're talking with former NPR correspondent Barbara Bradley Hagerty on what she discovered about middle age in America.

Warm evenings on the lakes of New Hampshire might mean the call of a loon and, perhaps, bats swooping overhead. While loon populations are on the increase, they still face rising threats in the region, while bats have been decimated by a debilitating disease. W e find out what's being done to maintain the local populations as we celebrate summer in New Hampshire. This program was originally broadcast on 7/14/2016.

The tragic killing of Charlie Sennott's colleague, New Hampshire native James Foley, was the first exposure for most Americans to ISIS, and a turning point for news organizations who send journalists to the front lines. We speak with Sennott about his latest initiative to train a new generation of international correspondents in the digital age. This program was originally broadcast on 4/27/16.

The coyote is the stuff of legends, but author Dan Flores says those tales don't come close to capturing its incredible survival story. We talk with Flores, the author of the new book "Coyote America" and trace the history of the coyote. Flores calls it "a kind of Manifest Destiny in reverse" where, in the war between coyote and human, the coyote wins - hands down. This show originally aired on September 6, 2016.

This show originally aired on November 22, 2016.

Our popular holiday tradition takes place on December 6. We look at the top books of 2016 and discuss best books for gift-giving...and receiving. Let us know what books you've enjoyed this year by email , by tagging us in a tweet , or sending a message to our Facebook page . This show originally aired on December 6, 2016.