The Exchange

The cause of marijuana legalization in New Hampshire hit a road block this week -- but not a dead end. A House committee has voted against legalizing marijuana but a special commission will continue to explore the idea, weighing various aspects of legalization through December of 2018, when it presents a final report. Read our story on this show: Debate Continues Over Marijuana Legalization in New Hampshire .

For the most American holiday, steeped in tradition, a new book on "The Mayflower: The Families, The Voyage and The Founding of America." British historian Rebecca Fraser focuses on Edward Winslow, who she calls the most important, but least remembered, of the group of separatists known as the Pilgrims. We discuss the challenges they faced in England and in the New World, as well as the role of women and their changing relationship with the Native Americans.

As the state transitions from ATV season to snowmobile season, off-highway recreational vehicles (OHRVs) are hugely popular and have a nearly year-round presence in parts of New Hampshire. We follow up with NHPR's Off-Road series by Casey McDermott and Todd Bookman by looking at their safety record, and the economic and environmental impact of this sporting culture.

In the Texas church shooting the perpetrator did have a history of mental health problems and violent behavior. But mental health professionals warn such incidents are complex, people with mental illness are far more likely to be victims, and other factors are more predictive of extreme violence. Read our story on this show: In Wake of Texas Massacre, Calls For Closer Look at Link Between Mass Shootings and Suicide. GUESTS: Peter Evers , president and CEO of Riverbend Community Mental Health; he

For many Americans, the Vietnam War is a long, complex, and oft-misunderstood chapter of American history. But the recent ten-part documentary by filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novak stirred up a national discussion about Vietnam. We speak with four veterans of the war about the documentary, and their own experiences. (Scroll down to read the story of Natt King, another New Hampshire veteran who shared his story off the air.) This show was originally broadcast on Oct. 17, 2017.

For two decades, Peter Overby has examined lobbying, campaign finance, and recently, special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in our elections. Overby will also shed some light on the rise of so-called "dark" political money.

On September 6th, 2016, Eric Masterson climbed on his bike in Hancock, N.H., to follow the broad-winged hawk migration to South America. We hear about his adventure and what he learned as he biked across five time zones, 40 degrees of latitude, and 5,000 miles in pursuit of the birds. We also find out about bird population numbers from hawk watch sites around the state.

A revised school voucher bill would allow parents to use tax dollars allocated to public schools to send their children to other schools, or homeschool them. Advocates say this gives children a better chance to find a school that suits their needs, while opponents worry too much money will be withdrawn from public school education, and put a strain on districts.

Monday, November 6th. Today's show will cover two topics on the minds of Granite Staters.

The state Attorney General's office launches a criminal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving three Dartmouth College professors. A report regarding sexual abuse by faculty and staff at St. Paul’s School contains new allegations against five individuals. And residents struggle to recover from the fourth-largest power outage in state history.