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The Circus as a Teaching Tool

By John Walters on Thursday, August 2, 2001.

Jackie Davis is a movement educator who teaches circus skills to kids and teenagers. She says it’s a great way to build physical and mental abilities, and self-esteem all at the same time. Jackie’s part of a national organization to bring circus skills into schools. She’s also a mime, who studied with Marcel Marceau.

How Americans Really Feel about Freedom of Speech

By Laura Knoy on Wednesday, August 1, 2001.

It seems we're comfortable protecting some kinds of speech, but not all, especially if we find it offensive or disturbing. In fact, a recent survey found 40% of us think 1st Amendment rights can go too far. We'll look into current controversies over freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Laura talks with Paul McMasters, an ombudsman with the First Amendment Center. www.freedomforum.org

NH Crops: So Far, Soooooo Good

By Trish Anderton on Wednesday, August 1, 2001.

This summer's lack of rain in Vermont has farmers there worrying about their harvest. But NH Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Taylor told NHPR's Trish Anderton that crops couldn't look much better here in the Granite State.