The Exchange

The New Hampshire Primary 2020 Candidate Forum series on The Exchange continued Nov. 7 with Democrat Andrew Yang. The entrepreneur and political newcomer discusses domestic and foreign policy, as well as some of the ideas he's become known for, such as "universal basic income." Yang warns of automation endangering American jobs. He says providing an income of $1,000 to all Americans over 18 would help solve that problem by creating a "trickle-up" economy.

The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates again, amid concern about U.S. manufacturing health. A new state housing task force releases its recommendations, to expand the supply of lower-priced options. And as winter approaches, seasonal businesses are on the hunt for temporary workers. Original air date: Wednesday, November 6, 2019.

Lowering medical costs and increasing access to care are among the most important issues for many New Hampshire voters. We examine how the candidates say they will address this, as well as the political context and core ideas within their proposals. Find NPR's breakdown of candidate proposals here . Original air date: Monday, November 4, 2019.

In addition to hikers on N.H.'s many trails, there are also a growing number of trail runners, backcountry skiers, bikers and climbers. As adventurers in New Hampshire's backcountry press at limits previously untested or left alone, this trend is joined by modern technologyin presenting a new series of challenges for rescuers and for society in general.

The 100th anniversary of New Hampshire as the first in the nation primary officially begins as the candidate filing period kicks off this week. Elizabeth Warren's campaign joins the suit calling for a pause in the residency law, HB 1264, currently being challenged in court. And wet weather delays Halloween for some towns.

Our New Hampshire Primary 2020 Candidate Forum series continues with U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Democrat of Massachusetts, before a live audience. Listen or watch the interview below to get her views on the economy, taxes, foreign policy, climate change, and more.

Democratic presidential candidate and former hedge-fund manager Tom Steyer sits down for an hour-long candidate forum in front of a live audience at New Hampshire Public Radio. Air date: Monday, October 28, 2019.

The next legislative session doesn't begin until January, but intriguing legislation is being shaped now in committee meetings at the statehouse, including banning assault weapons and importing low-cost drugs. Executive Councilor Andru Volinsky officially enters the race for governor. Municipal aid payments, part of the budget compromise, begin reaching cities and towns. And vaping devices are included in some N.H. city's drug take-back day.

Across the country, we're having more conversations about how slavery is taught in our schools, and the importance of understanding slavery for contextualizing the rest of our nation's history. How do students learn about slavery, and what are the gaps, challenges, and effective curriculums? Original air date: Thursday, October 24, 2019.

Supporters of a new bail statute say it ends discrimination against poor defendants who had been forced to stay in jail when they couldn't afford bail. But police and others in law enforcement complain of unintentended consequences affecting public safety as they arrest the same people repeatedly. Now, all those with a stake in this system are revisiting the law to see if fixes are needed.