The Exchange

According to James Silver, a local professor who extensively researched the topic of active shooters with the FBI in a 2018 study, there are commonalities among these perpetrators and many warning signs before an act of violence occurs. Silver offers a solution he says could help bridge the divide on this issue.

Students are back at school and we focus on education issues. The N.H. Supreme Court is asked once again to weigh in on school funding. In Concord, the school board considers a petition to remove two administrators for how they handled allegations of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior by former teacher, Howie Leung. We find out why the Manchester Police Department says it is losing confidence in Hillsborough County Attorney Michael Conlon. And we look at politics in the 2020 presidential

We ask the Democrat repesenting New Hampshire's first Congressional district about his work on Capitol Hill and what he's been hearing from Granite Staters while touring the state this summer. We also get his take on some recent news, including last night's town-hall discussions on climate change with Democratic presidential candidates, local disputes over opioid policy, and the immigration debate. This show will air live at 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 5th, and again at 7 p.m. The audio and

Americans receive billions of robocalls. Some are legitimate, many are scams. Now state and federal officials, as well as telecommunications companies, are all pledging to collaborate against fraudulent calls. We examine these efforts and how effective they might be.

The N.H. Department of Transportation is tackling a plan for the next decade to improve how we get around in the state, on foot and by bike. We look at the state planning process, and how walkers and bikers can weigh in on problem areas. We also discuss how different kinds of cyclists and pedestrians (including children) impact state and regional planning, and how streets are rated for traffic stress. NHPR's Sam Evans-Brown, host of Outside/In, is guest host. GUESTS: Scott Bogle - Senior

Five generations, one workplace: That's the unprecedented scenario now at some companies: Millennials (also known as Geneartion Y), Baby Boomers, Traditionalists, Generations X and Z working together. But while certain values and descriptions are often attached to these groups, to what extent are these labels true? And how is everybody getting along at work? This program originally aired in July, 2019.

No signs yet of real progress on the stalled state budget -- and recent revenue extimates predicting business taxes will fall short of expectations may have deepened the divide between Democrats and Gov. Sununu, who vetoed the budget in June. State officials announce that New Hampshire's Division of Motor Vehicles had accumulated thousands of DMV infractions, recently catching up on that backlog and suspending the licenses of more than 900 residents. And the stage is set for the next Democratic

We conclude our "Exploring Education" series with the N.H. Department of Education's Learn Everywhere program. This initiative would allow the state school board to approve credits for students' outside experiences, from internships to dance classes. Supporters say the goal is wider academic and economic opportunity, but many teachers and local administrators are opposed. This show originally aired on August 19th, 2019.

We examine how teachers themselves are educated, including how aspiring teachers are certified. We'll also explore how teacher training programs have changed to meet the needs and ambitions of today's students, and why many educators say professional development over the course of their careers is often not useful. This show originally aired on August 12, 2019.

What distinguishes a learning disability, and what accomodations are available? How do schools, teachers, and students approach learning disabilities, and how have philosophies and strategies changed? What are the challenges students and their educators and parents continue to face? This show originally aired on August 5, 2019.