The Exchange

This week, the GOP-led legislature pushed several conservative measures forward, including limiting abortion rights, and broadening gun rights. The state continues to grapple with how to solve the shortage of emergency mental health resources, and many Granite Staters prepare to lose COVID-19 unemployment insurance. Air date: Friday, May 28, 2021.

Last fall, the commission on Law Enforcement Accountability, Community, and Transparency (LEACT), appointed by Governor Sununu and made up of law enforcement and community leaders from across the state, released a number of recommendations for police reform in New Hampshire. We check in with four members of that commission on which recommendations have been put into action, which haven't, and what's next. Listen to our show with commission members in September 2020, shortly after the

With Memorial Day coming up, New Hampshire kicks off the summer season. Last summer, many trails were overcrowded as outdoor enthusiasts and newcomers took advantage of the Granite State’s natural resources. What lessons can we take from that experience and what do we expect this summer? We discuss how we can balance sharing the trails with all those who want to use them, and also promote stewardship of our natural resources. Airdate: Tuesday, May 25, 2021

It’s been a year of anxiety and grief, and even the sense of a light at the end of the tunnel brings its own confusion . We explore the mental and physical health effects of the pandemic’s constant stress with clinical psychologist Christine Runyon. She explains how the last 14 months has disrupted our nervous system and how we can recover and adapt to new realities. Airdate: Monday, May 24, 2020

After last summer’s protests over systemic racism and policing, the state legislature took up bills on body cameras, more data collection, and officer misconduct. We talk about where those efforts stand, and Governor Sununu's decision to cut off federal funding for unemployment insurance for those impacted by COVID-19, and other news of the week. Air date: Friday, May 21, 2021.

N.H.’s Fish and Game Department not only serves hunters and anglers but also oversees conservation of endangered species; land and habitat management; search and rescue; law enforcement, and more. We talk with the new director, Scott Mason, an outdoorsman and dairy farmer from Strafford, who took on the challenging position almost a year ago. We discuss his vision for the agency as well as how impacts of climate change are being seen in the agency's work in wildlife and habitat management.

With many people feeling increased isolation, depression, and anxiety, alcohol misuse has increased over the past 14 months. Plus, the pandemic has made it more difficult to find help and harder for those who are struggling with substance abuse to control it. We examine the warning signs that signal when alcohol consumption has become excessive and where you can go for assistance. Air date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

There are almost a dozen election law bills under consideration in the New Hampshire legislature this session. We look at bills at the statehouse concerning voter verification, absentee voting, and more. We also get an overview of the Democratic voting bill in the U.S. Senate, the “For The People” act. Airdate: Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Many Americans are planning to hit the road, as domestic destinations seem within reach this summer, given rising vaccinations across the country. We discuss protocols and precautions and even get some recommendations. Air date: Monday, May 17, 2021.

Earlier this week, New Hampshire’s Supreme Court ruled that boarding people with mental health crises in the emergency room is a violation of their due process, and the state’s first post-election audit in recent history is underway in Windham. We talk about these news stories and much more. Air date: Friday, May 14, 2021.