The Exchange

It's a golden age for podcasting, with thousands you can listen to any time, anywhere. NHPR producers discuss the latest trends in podcasting, and give their picks for all kinds of listening, from in-depth reporting, to storytelling, to comedy, and more.

It's a golden age for podcasting, with thousands you can listen to any time, anywhere. NHPR producers discuss the latest trends in podcasting, and give their picks for all kinds of listening, from in-depth reporting, to storytelling, to comedy, and more.

We look at how Supreme Court decisions on union dues and a tax on internet sales may affect businesses here in the state. More prominent Republican lawmakers are bowing out of state politics. And, it's not too early to think about tightening up your home for winter - Eversource says rates are going up almost twenty percent.

At a summit in Exeter last week, residents and EPA officials met to discuss a class of industrial chemicals known as PFAS. It was the first of several sessions addressing concerns about these toxic substances, which have been linked to cancer, among other health problems. In New Hampshire, these chemicals have been found at high levels at several sites, including Pease International Tradeport and the Saint Gobain plastics factory in Merrimack, prompting concern among nearby communities. State

In this Race for the 1st conversation, The Exchange talks with Bruce Crochetiere , a Republican running in the closely watched race for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. Crochetiere is the founder of a technology company, Focus Technology Solutions, and resident of Hampton Falls. Our Race for the First conversations focus on the issues at the forefront in the CD1 race, including opioids, guns, veterans, and how each candidate plans to stand out in a crowded race. "NH Primary Source:

We look at how Supreme Court decisions on union dues and a tax on internet sales may affect businesses here in the state. More prominent Republican lawmakers are bowing out of state politics. And, it's not too early to think about tightening up your home for winter - Eversource says rates are going up almost twenty percent.

Studies have shown that reading over summer vacation keeps kids' brains active and reduces stagnation or setbacks in reading levels (known as the "summer slide"). But how often do kids and teenagers read for pleasure these days? We talk with educators, librarians and authors about why independent reading is so important, what books appeal to kids nowadays, and what strategies help encouraage kids to open a book this summer.

Loneliness can have a powerful impact on our mental, physical, and social wellbeing. We look at what might be causing loneliness in children, teenagers, and adults, and what it means for our health and happiness.

Donald Hall died this weekend. Described as "staggeringly prolific," Hall wrote books of poetry, memoirs, short stories, childrens' books, and essays. We explore Hall's work, and listen to the poet himself from interviews over the years. Read NHPR's tribute to Hall, and listen to interviews and events with the poet, here.

It's been a busy few weeks at the U.S. Supreme Court. We'll focus on several recent decisions addressing online business, digital privacy, religious freedom, and sports betting. The online-sales ruling in particular has made big waves here in New Hampshire.