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Five Day March For Global Warming Solutions Begins

By Amy Quinton on Wednesday, August 1, 2007.

About 100 people have begun a five-day walk across the state to call for solutions to global warming.

The March to Re-Energize New Hampshire kicked off in Nashua this morning.

NHPR's Amy Quinton produced this report.

House Speaker Norelli Backs Clinton

By Roger Wood on Tuesday, July 31, 2007.

One of New Hampshire's top Democratic leaders has endorsed Hilary Clinton's Presidential candidacy.

NHPR Correspondent Roger Wood reports.

StoryCorps: Kathy Bates and Lynne Vachon

By Andrew Parrella on Tuesday, July 31, 2007.

Somersworth's Kathy Bates explains to her friend Lynne Vachon some of the challenges she faces on a daily basis.

Guitarist and Songwriter Chris Smither

By Liz Bulkley on Tuesday, July 31, 2007.

Guitarist and songwriter Chris Smither has been writing, performing, and recording since 1970. He's got 12 albums under his belt and had his songs covered by Bonnie Raitt who's called him one of her favorite songwriters of all time. His newest album “Leave The Light On” features appearances by neo-gospel group Ollabelle and renown bluegrass fiddler Tim O’Brien. Chris Smither will play songs from his new album and talk about his remarkable career.

Chris Smither is playing the Great Waters Music fest in Wolfeboro this weekend. Click here for more details.

***This show originally aired January 12, 2007***

Governor John Lynch

By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, July 31, 2007.

The governor joins us to talk about his second term in office so far, including the highs and lows of this year’s legislative session and tough choices ahead for new commissioners at the Departments of Transportation and Health and Human Services. We'll also talk about a recent National Governors Association summit held in Michigan covering everything from innovation and education to climate change and global competitiveness.

Guest

  • Governor John Lynch, Democrat from Hopkinton

Art and Democracy

By Liz Bulkley on Tuesday, July 31, 2007.

Tonight on the Front Porch, we'll look at the connection between art and democracy. In her new book, Provoking Democracy: Why We Need the Arts, Carolin Levine argues that artists and their work are key to a strong, free society. We'll find out why. We'll also ask how far government can go to protect the arts without commandeering them. Carolyn joins us from New York. We'll also hear from Michael Kammen, author of Visual Shock: A History of Art Controversies in American Culture.