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Governor Sununu issues several vetoes, including a long-promised veto of the death penalty repeal that passed this spring. An immigration checkpoint on I 93 results in five arrests -- and more controversy. And data released by the federal government suggests chemicals known as PFAS may be risky at lower levels than regulated by New Hampshire. This week's Roundup is hosted by Lauren Chooljian, politics and policy reporter for NHPR's State of Democracy project. Listen to the show: Watch the show:

In this Race for the 1st conversation, The Exchange talks with Eddie Edwards , a Republican running in the closely watched race for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. Edwards is the former chief of police for South Hampson, and served as the Chief of New Hampshire State Division of Liquor Enforcement. He is a Navy veteran and graduate of the FBI National Academy. Our Race for the First conversations focus on the issues at the forefront in the CD1 race, including opioids, guns, veterans,

Scientists and beekeepers are trying to find out why almost 60% of honey bee hives died out last winter, and even more the winter before.

In this Race for the 1st conversation, The Exchange talks with Naomi Andrews , a Democrat running in the closely watched race for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. Andrews is the former chief of staff for Carol Shea-Porter, and also worked as campaign manager for Porter. Andrews is a graduate of Middlebury College, and has a law degree from the University of Richmond. Our Race for the First conversations focus on the issues at the forefront in the CD1 race, including opioids, guns,

This smoking alternative is sweeping schools nationwide and causing concern. JUULs are small and easy to hide; they look like a flash drive and come in delicious-smelling flavors. But manufacturers say their product is squarely aimed at adult smokers, to help them quit. We look at the arguments. This is a rebroadcast of a show that originally aired live on April 25, 2018.

Former state senator Molly Kelly explains why she's running for governor and addresses the big issues facing the state, including the opioid epidemic, public education funding, and New Hampshire's energy future. Kelly is running against former Portsmouth mayor Steve Marchand in the primary. The winner will face Governor Chris Sununu.

In this Race for the 1st conversation, Laura talks with Andy Sanborn , a Republican running in the closely watched race for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. Sanborn is a state senator and current chairman of the Senate Ways and Means and Election Law & Internal Affairs committees. Our Race for the First conversations will 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.

Since moving into the state in 2013, the invasive Emerald Ash Borer has been diminishing local ash tree poplations. Now, New Hampshire's forrests face a threat from another non-native insect: The Southern Pine Beetle. On Monday, June 18, the Exchange discusses the these two wood-boring beetles and their impact on New Hampshire, how they got here, and what we can do to fight back.

The state parole board wrestles with public access to hearings. The V.A. task force report - what it means for the future of the Manchester V.A. Medical Center. And should the state revisit the way it pays for public education?

Whether it's for a tablet, phone, or hardback, booklovers are always on the lookout for what to read when life slows down in the summer. We hear what's new in fiction, including a thriller co-written by a best-selling author and a former President. For non-fiction fans, we review new works of History, Humour and Self-Help. And as always, some N.H. authors make the list. What's on your reading list for the summer?