The Exchange

The issue of health insurance dominated the presidential primary, before the pandemic took over headlines. Now the Affordable Care Act and health insurance are back in the news, with the Supreme Court in focus. We talk with health policy reporters about the upcoming Supreme Court cases and the impact of the election on health insurance. Air date: Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

Gov. Chris Sununu, a Republican seeking his third term, and challenger Dan Feltes, a Democratic state senator, debated live on NHPR's The Exchange on Tuesday. The candidates clashed repeatedly over policy differences as they discussed the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic, New Hampshire's economic recovery, heath care, race and policing, and myriad issues the two have sparred over during Sununu's tenure as governor.

Election officials say that as of Oct. 13, more than 78,000 general election absentee ballots had already been returned by voters; that's more absentee ballots than were counted in total during the 2016 general election. And plenty of people are still planning to vote in person. We talk with election officials to find out how they are keeping up and what they are anticipating as Election Day, Nov. 3, approaches. We want you to be a part of the conversation, too. Let's hear your questions and

As positive COVID cases are on the rise in New Hampshire, we discuss why that is and how to protect ourselves as we head into the colder winter months. Also, NHPR's reporters will update us on local voting issues and our recent live debates. We also chat about how COVID will impact Halloween festivities this year. Plus, our latest installment in our series Down Ballot. Air date: Friday, Oct. 16, 2020.

U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Republican nominee Corky Messner debated live on NHPR on Thursday. The Senate candidates have sparred in recent weeks over health care, coronavirus relief spending, and political experience. Related: 5 Takeaways from NHPR's U.S. Senate debate

U.S. Rep. Ann McLane Kuster, a Democrat running for a fifth term in the 2nd Congressional District, once again faces a challenge from Republican nominee Steve Negron. Tune in for a debate live on NHPR at 9 a.m. Tuesday as the candidates discuss the pandemic, economics, health insurance, and systemic racism and inequality. Air date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

Senator Maggie Hassan joins us to discuss voting issues and the upcoming committee hearings on the Supreme Court nominee, as the coronavirus spreads through the White House and reaches several Republican senators. The president calls for supporters to "watch the polls" so we find out what is allowed at N.H. voting places, and field your questions about mail-in voting. N.H. schools transition to hybrid models, but there’s some pushback from parents. And what’s going on with races for county

College has been back in session for a little over a month. How are things going, for students, staff, and college towns? We talk with leaders at the University System of New Hampshire, and take your questions, and stories, about this new, unprecedented school year. Students, professors, and staff members, tell us: what has been going well, and not so well, this year? And what questions do you have for the university system? Air date: Thursday, October 8, 2020.

Matt Mowers, a Republican who has worked for the Trump administration, and Democratic Congressman Chris Pappas, who is seeking a second term, have both made a special pitch to moderate and independent voters. In a debate live on NHPR on Wednesday at 9 a.m., the two candidates shared their views on the many challenges facing the country, including the pandemic, an economic crisis, and racial issues.

The U.S. presidential election is just four weeks away. There is confusion about the president's COVID-19 diagnosis and timeline, with a widening circle of advisors falling ill. The president has refused to commit to the peaceful transfer of power if he loses the election, and impugned the electoral process, even as unprecedented numbers of voters are opting to use mail-in ballots. We examine the threats to American democracyand the role of the media in battling disinformation. Then we talk with