The Exchange

Necessity isn't always the mother of invention: some of our most important ideas arise out of moments of playful exploration. We talk with Steven Johnson, the author of a new book called "Wonderland," who contends delight and wonder have had a disproportionate impact on our history and point the way to future innovation.

House Republicans are locked in a battle for the speakership after maintaining control of the chamber for another two years. Meanwhile, the recount process begins, with fifteen races scrutinized including one in the state Senate. And the Granite State's unemployment rate of two point eight percent is the lowest in the nation.

Although rare, the winner of the Oval Office can lose the national popular vote, as we saw this year. And that's caused many Americans to ask: Does my vote count? The answer is complicated, and changing the system would be tough. Still, there's no shortage of ideas.

New projections for the labor market what skills will be needed in the Granite State. Governor-elect Sununu's business experience has grabbed the attention and hopes of business owners. Concern is rising about New Hampshire's poorly funded public employee retirement plans.

In the U.S., about a third of all food produced is never eaten. Yet, one in eight Americans struggle to put food on the table. And it 's not just the leftovers in the back of the refrigerator; it happens at every point along the supply chain. We'll hear about a growing anti-waste movement and delve into the environmental consequences of food waste as well possible solutions that may help address issues of scarcity.

Four out of five states with ballot measures this year to legalize recreational marijuana did so, including our neighbors Maine and Massachusetts. We find out what this might mean for similar efforts in New Hampshire, and the impact on federal laws.

We speak with New Hampshire author Paul Levy about his new book called Finding Phil: Lost in War and Silence. Levy describes his search to uncover the life, and death, of an uncle he never knew, who died in World War II. This show originally aired on September 28th, 2016.

We take a reflective look of New Hampshire politics and election day. The GOP reclaims the corner office for the first time in more than a decade and keeps its majorities in Concord. But Democrats sweep New Hampshire's federal races. Join us as we unpack that mixed bag.

Election results, re-caps, and races still outstanding! After a long and tumultuous election season, we'll sum up who won, who lost, and why. Also, what the future holds in terms of the issues and governance.