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N.H.'s beautiful Presidential Range attracts hikers in all seasons. Mt. Washington holds the dubious distinction of having “the world’s worst weather” yet hikers and climbers are attracted year-round to the challenging terrain. It's also been the scene of hundreds of accidents, including the one that took the life of Kate Matrosova in 2015. We examine Matrosova's story and the lessons learned about risk-taking and decision-making. This show originally aired on September 29, 2017. The rebroadcast

As he left office, George Washington took to the newspaper to warn future generations about the forces he believed could destroy the republic; among them, hyper-partisanship, debt, and foreign influence. We talk with John Avlon, the author of "Washington's Farewell," about this address and how it has resonated through history. GUEST: John Avlon , Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Beast and a CNN political analyst. This show originally aired on January 18, 2017. The rebroadcast is Thursday, Dec. 28,

Our listeners voted for their favorite 2017 episodes of The Exchange. Today, it's our conversation about t he controversial Netflix series "Thirteen Reasons Why," which brought the issues of sexual assault, cyberbullying, and suicide to millions of young viewers. But it upset many in the mental health field, concened that the show glorifies suicide. That sparked a renewed conversation about these topics and the best way to present them, especially in an age when shows and images can go viral

Our listeners voted for their favorite 2017 episodes of The Exchange. Revisit these compelling conversations or enjoy listening if you missed them the first time! Today, it's Stone Walls in N.H. Robert Frost famously said “good fences make good neighbors” and if you’re out for a walk in the woods in New Hampshire, you will likely find a stone wall. We talk with Kevin Gardner, a master stone builder and author of several books on the subject, about the on-going appeal of stone walls and how to

It's our look back at the top news stories and topics of 2017. From S.B.3 to the Trump Voter Commission, we review the debate over access to voting and concerns about voter fraud in the past year. We take a look at the physician-led rebellion revealing allegations of poor management at the Manchester V.A. hospital. And we revisit the election of Joyce Craig as the first female mayor of New Hampshire's largest city, Manchester. Watch the show: GUESTS : Jeff Feingold - editor of New Hampshire

On Christmas Day, we listen back to a seasonal favorite, our 2005 conversation with Gerald Charles Dickens, Charles Dickens's great-great-grandson and an actor. He toured America with his one-man performance of "A Christmas Carol," and we speal with him about the legacy of his namesake and the magic of "A Christmas Carol." He also performs a handful of scenes from his show.

We discuss the top stories in science, technology, the environment and energy in New Hampshire in the past year. From the eclipse that captivated the nation's attention to the biofabrication industry gaining steam in the Manchester Millyard, we look at top stories nationally and in New Hampshire, including extreme weather, solar power, and a bitcoin bubble. Plus intriguing discoveries in outer space and in the human body.

Two new reports say more people are without permanent shelter this year. Among the top contributing factors: lack of affordable housing and the opioid crisis. The greatest increase is among families with children, some of whom are living in cars and tents this winter. We'll get a statewide and regional picture. GUESTS: Courtney Bodge - She lives in Manchester in transitional housing after spending some time homeless in the city. She has three children and is in recovery from addiction. Cathy

More wrangling over voting requirements. A new proposal would raise the bar for voter eligibility in New Hampshire -- the latest in an ongoing dispute over who can cast a ballot. Supporters say this would ensure people who participate in state elections are residents, but opponents say these changes will disenfranchise many, including college students.

Governor Chris Sununu appears to oppose a GOP-backed bill that would redefine what it means to be a voter in New Hampshire. The ACLU says U.S. Border Patrol checkpoints on I-93 that led to drug charges for 18 American citizens this summer violated the state’s constitution. And Wolfeboro's Great Dane breeder is found guilty of animal cruelty. Watch the show: GUESTS: Todd Bookman - NHPR reporter Garry Rayno - author of Distant Dome, a Manchester Ink link and indepthnh.org series that explores