New Hampshire Public Radio

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At NHPR our mission is very clear: To help create a more informed public, one challenged and enriched by a deeper understanding and appreciation of state, national and worldwide events, ideas and culture. To that end, we offer the highest quality news and information and cultural programming that we can achieve within the limits of our resources. We do this through our broadcasts and through our web operations.

Series

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7 Pieces

The Uncommon Core is a series examining unusual college courses being taught in schools across the United States.

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5 Pieces

In New Hampshire, almost two out of three adults and more than a quarter of our children are overweight or obese. NHPR’s series explores the causes, the consequences, and some promising solutions to a growing crisis.

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5 Pieces

Unexpected radio for the insatiably curious. New ideas, untold stories, surprising voices. An hour-long magazine program hosted by Virginia Prescott with interviews and sound-rich stories covering a variety of topics including pop culture, science, the news, media, technology, books, and the arts. Made in New Hampshire, for everyone. NOTE: Episodes uploaded after 12/10/12 will reflect the show's new 20/40 clock format.

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9 Pieces

A series of hour-long shows featuring readings and interviews with best-selling authors. Recorded in front of a live audience. Virginia Prescott Hosts.


Latest Pieces

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How do we manage power between the national government and the states?

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh


  • Added: Oct 04, 2017
  • Length: 04:28
  • Purchases: 1
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How and why we count every person living in the United States of America.

Bought by KYUK and KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Oct 03, 2017
  • Length: 04:08
  • Purchases: 2
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How the government shuts down, and what happens when it does.

  • Added: Sep 27, 2017
  • Length: 04:08
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We investigate one of the President's most important roles: as head of our armed forces.

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Sep 22, 2017
  • Length: 04:22
  • Purchases: 2
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A broader look at the often-referenced First Amendment of the Constitution - and a deeper dive into what it means to have freedom of speech.

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Sep 22, 2017
  • Length: 04:20
  • Purchases: 2
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A look at the central banking system of the United States.

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Sep 20, 2017
  • Length: 04:31
  • Purchases: 1
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The process that aims to keep classified material out of the wrong hands.

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh, KSFR, KPIP-LP, and WOUB


  • Added: Sep 19, 2017
  • Length: 04:17
  • Purchases: 4
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On today's lesson: What does it take to become a judge? What does the job entail? Also, what are the schools of thought we hear about so much about...

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh, KSFR, and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Sep 18, 2017
  • Length: 04:18
  • Purchases: 3
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What happens when a President, or a Governor, declares a State of Emergency?

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Sep 13, 2017
  • Length: 04:31
  • Purchases: 1
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'Treason' is a word that gets used a lot in political circles - but what does it actually mean?

Bought by KPIK-LP and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Aug 25, 2017
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 2