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Civics 101The Great Fluoride DebateEver since fluoridation became widespread in the 1950s, cavities in kids have fallen drastically. The effort is considered one of the ten greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. But it’s also one of the most controversial.Today, the story of what that's so, from our sister podcast, NHPR's Outside/In. WIN A NEW CAR OR 25K IN CASH DURING NHPR'S SUMMER RAFFLE! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.CLICK HERE: Visit our website to see all of our episodes, donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!To...2025-01-2930 min

Outside/InOnce in a blue moonThe next blue moon isn’t until May 2026, but luckily for you, you won’t have to wait that long to hear the Outside/In team answering listeners’ questions. This time, we’re exploring why blue moons are cool (or even what the heck a blue moon even is) and other seasonably appropriate curiosities.What’s all the fuss about a blue moon?Should we leave the leaves?Which is a more sustainable choice: real or fake Christmas trees?What happens to Christmas tree stumps?What does all that road salt do to the environment?Featuring Asmeret Asefaw Ber...2025-01-0229 min

N.H. News RecapNH News Recap for Dec. 20, 2024: A review of some of the top stories from 2024Voters turned out in record breaking numbers in New Hampshire's general elections this November. Students across the country and here in New Hampshire took to college campuses this spring to protest Israel's war in Gaza. Communities across the state continue to recover from multiple flooding events.We look back on these top stories and more from 2024 in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.Guests:Josh Rogers, NHPROlivia Richardson, NHPRMara Hoplamazian, NHPR 2024-12-2013 min

Outside/InNo Regrets CoyoteCoyotes are a sort of goldilocks animal. They can be active during the day, and at night. They can hunt in groups, or survive solo. They’re wolfish enough to survive in the wild, dog-like enough to blossom in the big city. That adaptability has arguably made coyotes one of the most successful mammalian predators on the planet. It’s also given them a reputation as opportunistic villains that prey on neighborhood garbage, livestock, and (occasionally) household pets. So what makes these animals so special? And if coyotes are so good at living amongst us, how do w...2024-12-1931 min

Outside/InMaking the most of ‘stick season’Hear ye, hear ye! Winter is fast approaching, and it is time for our fifth annual ‘surthrival’ special, in which the Outside/In team reframes the endurance sport that is winter. We’ve got suggestions for thriving during the cold-season, which we hope will help you positively look forward to dirty snow banks and single-digit temperatures.This year, though, there’s a twist. A listener asked us for advice on what to do before the snow starts to fall, when it’s gray and bleak. This is that dingy in-between period, known in New England as ‘stick season.’ 2024-12-0550 min

Civics 101What can (and can't) the Secretary of Health and Human Services do?Former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius talks about the powers - and limits - of the role in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump's pick of RFK Jr. for the role. This episode was brought to us by the podcast Tradeoffs, hosted by former NHPR health reporter Dan Gorenstein. WIN A NEW CAR OR 25K IN CASH DURING NHPR'S SUMMER RAFFLE! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.CLICK HERE: Visit our website to see all of our episodes, donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!To see Civics 101 in book form, check...2024-12-0322 min

Outside/InWhat's living under your porchA few months ago, producer Marina Henke saw two skunks sprint under her porch. Since then, she can’t stop wondering what’s really going on beneath her feet.And as it turns out, she’s not the only one. Every day across the country, homeowners are waging wars with the animals who stake out our porches, decks and crawl spaces. Have we as humans inadvertently designed luxury apartments for “unwelcome” wildlife? And is that necessarily a bad thing? In a new edition of our (long-retired!) 10x10 series we’re going under the porch. So, grab your hea...2024-11-1423 min

Civics 101Trump's "Day One" PromisesPresident Elect Donald Trump has said he won't be a dictator "except for day one." We take a look at all of the "day one" promises he's made over the course of his campaign and explain how he might get them done. Or not.For a sense of how many times Donald Trump made these promises, check out the Washington Post's data here.Click HERE to buy tickets for NHPR's Holiday Raffle! NHPR’s Holiday Raffle is open to any United States resident 18 years or older in any state where the Raffle is not...2024-11-1219 min

Civics 101How do presidential transitions happen?In 2018, we did an episode on Presidential Transitions. Now that we have had an election, we decided to revisit it. There are nearly 4,000 positions that a president appoints after their inauguration. How do they do it? How long does it take? And why has Donald Trump repeatedly refused to sign the "memoranda of understanding" regarding the transition from the U.S. General Services Administration?Our guest is Max Stier, President and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, which runs the Center for Presidential Transition.Our show started as an explainer of governmental systems in...2024-11-0822 min

Outside/InThe Night OwlsFor over ten years, biologist Mark Higley has been stalking the forests of the Hoopa Valley Reservation with a shotgun. His mission? To save the northern spotted owl. The threat? The more aggressive barred owl, which has spread from eastern forests into the Pacific Northwest.The federal government plans to scale up these efforts and kill hundreds of thousands of barred owls across multiple states. But can the plan really save the northern spotted owl? And is the barred owl really “invasive”… or just expanding its range? In this episode, Nate Hegyi dons a headlamp and hea...2024-11-0730 min

Civics 101Life in the wake of January 6thA story about a former Capitol Police officer who's life has been shaped by the events of January 6th.Emilia's Thing was produced by the Document team at NHPR. Click here for more. WIN A NEW CAR OR 25K IN CASH DURING NHPR'S SUMMER RAFFLE! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.CLICK HERE: Visit our website to see all of our episodes, donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!To see Civics 101 in book form, check out A User's Guide to Democracy: How America Works by Hannah McCarthy and N...2024-10-3153 min

Outside/In"Primitive, Unconfined Recreation"When KALW’s Marissa Ortega-Welch hit the Pacific Crest Trail, she used her preferred method of navigation: an old-fashioned trail map. But along the way, she met a couple who only used phones to guide them, a Search and Rescue team that welcomes the power of GPS, and a woman who has been told her adaptive wheelchair isn't allowed in official wilderness areas (not actually true).So… does technology help people access wilderness? Or does it get in the way? This week’s episode comes to us from “How Wild” produced by our friends at KALW Public...2024-10-0333 min

Civics 101How YOU can help preserve our democracy (really)Why don't people "civically engage?" Because they're too busy! Politicians are busy! Or maybe...they don't care?In this special episode of Civics 101 recorded in front of a live audience, we hear from experts who break down what it means to participate in our democracy, how to break down barriers to participation, and how to be who you already are and make a VERY big difference. This episode was recorded at NHPR's Civics 101 Summit at Southern New Hampshire University. Learn more about that event right here. WIN A NEW CAR OR 25K IN CA...2024-10-0150 min

Outside/InThe cold, hard truth about refrigerationIn the early 1900s, people didn’t trust refrigerated food. Fruits and vegetables, cuts of meat… these things are supposed to decay, right? As Nicola Twilley writes, “What kind of unnatural technology could deliver a two-year old chicken carcass that still looked as though it was slaughtered yesterday?”But just a few decades later, Americans have done a full one-eighty. Livestock can be slaughtered thousands of miles away, and taste just as good (or better) by the time it hits your plate. Apples can be stored for over a year without any noticeable change. A network called the “cold...2024-09-1929 min

Outside/InThe Mississippi CyborgFor more than two hundred years Americans have tried to tame the Mississippi River. And, for that entire time, the river has fought back. Journalist and author Boyce Upholt has spent dozens of nights camping along the Lower Mississippi and knows the river for what it is: both a water-moving machine and a supremely wild place. His recent book, “The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi River” tells the story of how engineers have made the Mississippi into one of the most engineered waterways in the world, and in turn have transformed it into a bit...2024-09-1223 min

Outside/InThe $1,000 balloonHelium is full of contradictions. It’s the second most abundant element in the universe, but is relatively rare on Earth. It’s non-reactive, totally inert—yet the most valuable helium isotope is sourced from thermonuclear warheads. And even though we treat it as a disposable gas, often for making funny voices and single-use party balloons, our global supply of helium will eventually run out. That’s because, at a rate of about 50 grams per second, this non-renewable resource is escaping the atmosphere for good. In this edition of The Element of Surprise, our occasional series abo...2024-09-0536 min

Outside/InSaving the tallest trees on EarthRedwood National and State Parks are home to giants: coast redwoods that can grow as tall as a thirty-story building. These ancient California forests support hundreds of different species, and store more carbon than any other forest on the planet. But in the last century, 95% of them were felled by loggers. Now, scientists have discovered a surprising strategy to foster the next generation of old-growth redwoods… and it involves chopping some of the younger trees down.This week’s episode comes to us from “THE WILD with Chris Morgan,” produced by our friends at KUOW. Chris has...2024-08-0139 min

Civics 101How Are Cities Chosen For The Olympics?The Olympics are a global event. They take years of planning, negotiation and convincing -- not to mention billions of dollars -- to stage. This is how the games are used by the United States and others around the world. This is what it takes to host, what the games do for a nation and what it means when you refuse to attend. Welcome to the Olympics. Our guests for this episode are Jules Boykoff, professor of government and politics at Pacific University and author of several books on the politics of the Olympics, and Nancy Qian, Pr...2024-07-2644 min

Outside/InHot Olympic Summer: Is Paris Greenwashing the Games?Will Simone Biles live up to her moniker as greatest gymnast of all time? Will Lebron James and Team USA continue to dominate men's basketball? And will the Paris 2024 Games be the most sustainable in modern Olympic history?While billions of viewers tune in for the drama of athletes competing on a global stage, climate scientists are tuning in to Paris's climate promises – from the locally sourced catering and carbon neutral Olympic cauldron, to head-scratching “solutions” like a sidewalk made of seashells, and not installing air conditioning in athletes’ housing.Are these solutions making a differenc...2024-07-2526 min

Outside/InEvery bite is a storyYou might not think much about the sticky bottle of vanilla sitting in the back of your pantry. But that flavor – one of the most common in the world – has a fascinating history, involving a fickle orchid and a 12-year-old enslaved boy who made the discovery of a lifetime. That’s the sort of tale that attracts poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil. From peacock feathers to the sounds of garden insects, her work is known for magnifying the wonders of the natural world. Her latest book of essays, “Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees,” explores the unexpected connections between food, memor...2024-07-1825 min

Civics 101Introducing “The Youth Development Center”Introducing the newest series from NHPR’s award-winning Document team: “The Youth Development Center.” New Hampshire has sent its most troubled kids to the same juvenile detention center for more than a century. It's a place that was supposed to nurture them, that instead hurt them – in some of the worst ways imaginable. It's now at the center of one of the biggest youth detention scandals in American history. How did this happen – and how did it finally come to light?The series is available now: listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get yo...2024-07-1603 min

N.H. News RecapNH News Recap for June 28, 2024: State political parties leverage issue of abortion access with votersThis week marked two years since the Supreme Court removed federal protections for abortion. How is the issue of abortion access shaping messaging from Republicans and Democrats in New Hampshire ahead of the upcoming election?After years of debate and disagreement, a new bail reform bill is heading to Gov. Chris Sununu’s desk. And NHPR’s Document team has a new investigative podcast out now. It’s called “The Youth Development Center.” We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.Guests:2024-06-2818 min

Outside/InThe Potato ShowConsider the potato. The typical potato is not all that pretty. They can be beige and lumpy, dusty and speckled, and on top of that, they even sprout alien-like tentacles. Further, no one really knows what to make of the potato. Is it a vegetable, or so starchy that we should really consider it a grain? It’s time for answers. The Outside/In team ventures into the potato patch and presents three stories on this “fifth most important crop worldwide.” Part 1: An artist vaults the humble potato to luxury status.Part 2: A...2024-06-2735 min

Outside/InEd Yong and The Spoonbill ClubEd Yong’s writing about the pandemic in Atlantic Magazine was read by millions of Americans. He won a Pulitzer Prize in 2021 for his coverage. But behind the scenes, he was struggling with burnout, anxiety and depression. Host Nate Hegyi sits down with Ed for a conversation about how he decided to step back from pandemic reporting, the benefits (and possible drawbacks) of birdwatching for mental health, and the unexpected club that’s bringing two halves of his life together. Featuring Ed Yong. SUPPORTOutside/In is made pos...2024-06-2021 min

Outside/InThe Winter RangersDuring their twelve seasons as winter rangers in Yosemite National Park, Rob and Laura Pilewski have learned a thing or two about what it means to love a place – and a person.This episode comes to us from the wonderful folks at The Dirtbag Diaries, another podcast that features stories about conservation, epic adventures, and more. Featuring Rob and Laura Pilewski SUPPORTOutside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to become a sustaining member of Outside/In. Follow Outside/In on Instagram or join our p...2024-06-1335 min

Outside/InWolves, water, and global weirdingWhat do wolves, waste-water treatment plants, and the Gulf Stream have in common? This episode, that’s what! It’s that wonderful time when we comb through all your wonderful questions and call up some scientists to help us answer them. Some of the more unlikely things that get brought up include dinosaur pee, abandoned shopping carts, and wolves preying on cheese curds. Here’s what’s on the docket:Why is dog saliva slimier than human saliva? Why do wolves get relocated in the middle of winter?What if the Gulf Stream “shut down?”How do wastewater...2024-06-0621 min

Outside/InDead bird rabbit holeEvery December, during the Christmas Bird Count, tens of thousands of volunteers look to the skies for an international census of wild birds. But during migration season, a much smaller squad of New York City volunteers take on a more sobering experience: counting dead birds that have collided with glass buildings and fallen back to Earth. In this episode, we find out what kind of people volunteer for this grisly job, visit the New York City rehab center that takes in injured pigeons, and find out how to stop glass from killing an estimated one bi...2024-05-3030 min

N.H. News RecapNH News Recap for May 24, 2024: How North Country communities are navigating flooding recoverySeveral bills that would restrict the rights of trans people in public spaces, school sports, and other areas are now headed to Gov. Chris Sununu for his consideration. And North Country communities are still rebuilding after intense rainfall in December caused some of the worst flooding the region has experienced.We discuss these stories on this week's edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.Guests:Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPRMara Hoplamazian, NHPRJulia Furukawa, NHPRStories from around New Hampshire this week:...2024-05-2413 min

Outside/InThe Department of Living AnimalsThe Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, DC is sometimes called “the people’s zoo.” That’s because it’s the only zoo in the country to be created by an act of US Congress, and admission is free.But why did our federal government create a national zoo in the first place?Producer Felix Poon has the scoop – from its surprising origins in the near-extinction of bison, to a look at its modern-day mission of conservation, we’re going on a field trip to learn all about the National Zoo.Featuring Kara Ingraham, Dani...2024-05-2327 min

N.H. News RecapNH News Recap for May 17, 2024: Senate passes bill that would legalize recreational marijuanaThe New Hampshire Senate passed a number of bills on Thursday, including one that would legalize marijuana for recreational use. New Hampshire remains the only state in New England that has yet to legalize recreational cannabis.And a series of forums this week focusing on childhood wellbeing in New Hampshire offered a preview of what’s to come in the race for governor this fall. We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.Guests:Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire BulletinJosh Rogers, NH...2024-05-1713 min

Outside/InThe Kings and Queens of "the Water Prom"The Colorado River – and the people that rely on it – are in a state of crisis. Climate change and overuse are taking a significant toll. Seven states must compromise and reach a solution to prevent the river from collapsing.In late 2023, tensions were running high between the major players in the water world as they convened at the annual Colorado River conference in Las Vegas. LAist Correspondent Emily Guerin was there, seeking to learn as much as she can about the people with the most power on the river, including a sharply-dressed 28-year-old from California. This...2024-05-0941 min

N.H. News RecapNH News Recap for April 26, 2024: What's the NH National Guard doing at the Texas border?A group of New Hampshire National Guard soldiers are in Eagle Pass, Texas to assist with that state's border control efforts. New Hampshire Bulletin's Annmarie Timmins is reporting from the southern border in collaboration with NHPR. We talk with her about what she's seen this week.And a joint investigation from NHPR and APM Reports has found that New Hampshire's Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut has used his office repeatedly to elevate conservative complaints against the education system. That's despite his pledge to keep the job nonpartisan when he took over in 2017.2024-04-2612 min

Outside/InMeet the meatfluencersShirtless influencers on TikTok and Instagram have acquired millions of followers promoting the carnivore diet. They say studies linking meat consumption and heart disease are flawed — and plant foods are making people sick. "Western medicine is lying to you," says content-creator Dr. Paul Saladino, who co-owns a company selling desiccated cattle organs.The online popularity of the carnivore diet is undeniable. Yet, no controlled studies have been published confirming its advertised benefits. Our friends at WBUR’s podcast Endless Thread look at how social media cooked up the anti-establishment wellness trend. SUPPOR...2024-04-1154 min

Outside/InReefer madness, the CBD bubble, and the future of hempHemp used to be a staple of life in America. King James I demanded that colonists produce it. Hemp rope and fabric were ubiquitous throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. The USDA even produced a WWII newsreel called “Hemp for Victory.”But other materials came to replace hemp – wood pulp for paper, and cotton and synthetics for fabric. Why?For that matter, what is hemp? Is it different from weed? And does it actually have 25,000 uses as its proponents claim?Featuring Hector “Freedom” Gerardo, David Suchoff, John Fike, and Danny Desjarlais. SUPPOR...2024-04-0426 min

Outside/InYou can make kids hike, but you can’t make them hikersIf you grew up with family members who pushed (or dragged) you onto the trail, chances are you have strong memories associated with hiking. Epic vistas… swarms of black flies… and your dad’s terrible homemade gorp. Whether you grow up to see them as personal triumphs or family fiascos, those early adventures can shape your perception of the outdoors for life.Can parents shape kids into hardcore hikers? And what happens when your best-laid plans go off the map?Featuring Sarah Lamagna, Nick Capodice, Daisy Curtin, Niles Lashway, Sarah Raiche, Tiffany Raiche, and Phineas...2024-03-0734 min

Outside/InHunters do cryIn the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York, dozens of strangers gathered together in the woods for three straight days. Their mission? Teach people of color how to kill, gut, and butcher a deer for the first time.Producer Felix Poon was there as a first-time hunter. He wanted to know: what does it feel like to take an animal's life to sustain your own? Given the opportunity… would he pull the trigger?In this episode we follow Felix out of his depth and into the woods, to find out if one weekend can convert a...2024-02-2237 min

Outside/InThe plot thickensA lot of discussion about sustainability revolves around the trash and waste we leave behind. But at some point, every human being will die and leave behind a body. So what should we do with it? Casket? Cremation? Compost? And does our choice actually have a meaningful impact on the soils and skies around us?Today, we’ve got another edition of our segment, “This, That, or the Other Thing”, where Outside/In’s unofficial decomposition correspondent Felix Poon investigates how we can more sustainably rest in peace. Featuring Regina Harrison, Katrina Spade, and Matt Scott 2024-02-0132 min

Outside/InBlue is the loneliest colorOnce in a blue moon the Outside/In team opens up the mailbag and answers your questions about the natural world. This time, they all share a preoccupation with a particular hue: blue. Come along as we learn about the differences between European and Aztec conceptions of the color blue, how construction workers build offshore turbine foundations under the deep blue sea, and why the most exciting picture astronauts took during Apollo 8 wasn’t of the lunar surface. Questions:I’ve heard the color blue is rare in nature. Is that true? Are blue eyes di...2024-01-2526 min

Outside/InDragons, trolls and pine treesEven though you can explore its entirety from the comfort of a living room beanbag, the world of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (commonly just referred to as 'Skyrim') is vast. The video game contains cities, villages, high waterfalls that cascade into deep pools, and packs of wolves that roam the edges of misty alpine forests. Skyrim is celebrated for the intricacy of its environment and is one of the top-selling video games of all time.But if you spend enough time in a fantasy, it might change how you relate to the real world....2023-12-2836 min

N.H. News RecapNH News Recap for Dec. 15, 2023: State was 'not aware' of child abuse accusations against former head of youth advisory boardThe head of a state advisory board focused on quality of life for children, youth and families has resigned following an investigation by NHPR that revealed multiple accusations of child abuse against him.At least six people accuse Michael Adamkowski of physical assault and sexual misconduct. All of them are former campers at a wilderness therapy program in Colebrook where Adamkowski worked in the 1990s and 2000s.Senior Reporter Jason Moon with NHPR’s Document team discusses his reporting and the state's response on this week’s edition of the...2023-12-1513 min

Outside/InIs 'Yellowstone' ruining Montana?It’s tough to see your hometown portrayed in television and movies. New Englanders roll their eyes at overly quaint shots of church steeples and fall foliage. Minnesotans balk at the over-the-top accents in ‘Fargo.’ And now Montanans are struggling with the way the state is portrayed in the hit television series ‘Yellowstone.’The show stars Kevin Costner as the gravelly-voiced patriarch of the Dutton ranching family. They own a sprawling cattle operation on the edge of Yellowstone National Park and they will do whatever it takes – including a whole lot of murder – to protect their way of life from w...2023-12-1429 min

Outside/InDear ChatGPT: Are you a climate solution? Or climate problem?Some people think artificial intelligence is the best thing since sliced bread. Others say it’s the beginning of a science-fiction apocalypse. At COP28 – the U.N. Climate Change Conference – tech companies are saying AI is key to unlocking a more efficient future. But what if the truth is less sensational than all that? In this episode, how AI tools are helping and hurting efforts to curb climate change. From satellite-based flood maps to the growing energy cost of programs like ChatGPT, we’ll survey the use of artificial intelligence as a tool for climate action… an...2023-12-0730 min

Outside/InEnvironmental disinformation is getting weirderDuring disasters, people flock to social media to share warnings, coordinate in real time, and share images of the destruction. But others use the chaos of breaking news events to spread false information. On today’s episode, we’re exploring the rise of fake news in the environmental space, from #HawaiiNotUkraine, to a news site spreading climate disinformation in Wyoming. Plus, we speak to the people fighting back, including a community fact-checker correcting earthquake disinformation on X. SUPPORTOutside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to become a sustain...2023-10-1925 min

Outside/InClose Encounters with Mato TipilaBecome a sustaining member today. For $5 a month, we'll send you an Outside/In baseball cap. The first 250 people to donate during our fall fund drive will also receive a "ginkgo love" sticker. Support Outside/In today!As of late, Endless Thread co-host Ben Brock Johnson has been obsessed with a rock in Wyoming, a lot like the protagonist of Close Encounters of the Third Kind. But you won't find Ben in the kitchen, making a replica of the rock out of mud and chicken wire. Instead, you'll find him and co-host Amory Sivertson in th...2023-10-0539 min

N.H. News RecapNH News Recap for Sept. 1, 2023: Will Trump be eligible for the NH presidential primary ballot?Legal scholars are debating whether the 14th amendment could disqualify former President Donald Trump from appearing on the presidential primary ballot in New Hampshire. The state Attorney General and Secretary of State say they haven’t taken a position.Labor Day weekend is usually a turning point for campaigning ahead of the presidential primaries. Candidates’ efforts to win over voters intensifies around this time. Voters tell NHPR’s Josh Rogers that the mood is gloomier than usual this year.We discuss these stories and more on this week’s edition...2023-09-0113 min

N.H. News RecapNH News Recap for June 30, 2023: A new fund is helping with the cost of gender-affirming careThe New Hampshire House and Senate wrapped up their legislative sessions voting on final versions of several high-profile bills. The state will soon expand Medicaid coverage for new mothers, and organizers are working across the state to help with the cost of gender-affirming health care. We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.Guests:Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPRJosh Rogers, NHPRTop stories from around New Hampshire this week:New ‘Queer Care Fund’ is helping NH patients pay for gender-affirming careNH is exte...2023-06-3013 min

Outside/InDo your doo diligenceMost dog owners know they’re supposed to scoop the poop. But when a pup does the deed off the trail, a lot of otherwise responsible citizens find themselves wondering… Is it really better to pick it up in a plastic bag and throw it in the garbage? Isn’t dog poop… natural?Listen to the latest edition of This, That, or The Other Thing: our series about the little decisions we make in life to try and build a more sustainable world – whether they have any effect and what we can do instead if they don’t...2023-06-2926 min

N.H. News RecapNH News Recap for May 26, 2023: Tough local housing market prices out health workers; Sununu takes in “The View”New Hampshire’s health care system is understaffed and struggling to meet demand, and the state’s tough housing market is part of the problem. Low salaries and a lack of affordable housing are pushing some health care workers to look outside of the state or turn down essential jobs. Gov. Chris Sununu has not announced he’s a candidate for the 2024 presidential race, but he did continue his national media tour with a segment on ABC’s “The View” Thursday. We discuss these stories and more in this edition of t...2023-05-2613 min

Outside/InIs Biden a good climate president?As a candidate, Joe Biden called himself a climate change pioneer. He promised a green energy revolution. More renewables, way less fossil fuels, and a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. So two years in, how’s he doing?Outside/In host Nate Hegyi speaks with a political scientist and an environmental activist to figure out where Biden has pushed his climate agenda, where he hasn’t, and whether he’s an octopus or a bighorn sheep. Featuring: Aseem Prakash, Jean Su SUPPORTOutside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to...2023-05-2525 min

Outside/InA tale of two deserts: Are Saudi cows to blame for Arizona's water crisis?While the taps are running dry and reservoirs are disappearing in Arizona, a corporate farm from Saudi Arabia is pumping massive amounts of groundwater to grow alfalfa for cows back in the Middle East. Now, after years of inaction, Arizonans are pointing the finger at what they see as a foreign invader slurping up the last gulps of a diminishing water supply.But the truth is more complicated. In this episode, we dig deep into the history of Arizona’s water crisis and uncover a tale of dates, camels and dairy cows, and try to find...2023-05-1124 min

Outside/InIt's not easy being evergreenThe team peers into the Outside/Inbox to answer listener questions on the theme of “green,” a prompt which sends us exploring the hanging gardens of Babylon, xeriscaping, and the evolution of the human eye.1: What’s the benefit of being evergreen?2: How water-friendly is my lawn?3: How many city buildings have green roofs?4: Why did we evolve to see so many different shades of green?Featuring Georgia Silvera Seamans, Rubab Saher, Kate England, Abraham Wu, and Adriana Briscoe.Special thanks to Steven Peck. How to subm...2023-05-0424 min

N.H. News RecapNH News Recap for April 28, 2023: Trump takes aim at Sununu, energy costs in Manchester campaign speechFormer President Donald Trump campaigned in Manchester Thursday. NHPR's Todd Bookman was there, and tells us what happened: how the former president was received by the crowd, how his latest legal troubles surfaced during the speech and what he had to say about his potential presidential opponent, Gov. Chris Sununu.Later, NHPR's Mara Hoplamazian also joins to share the latest on New Hampshire's community power program.We discuss this story and more in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.Guests:Todd...2023-04-2813 min

Outside/InThe city inside a glacierIn the late 1950s, engineer Herb Ueda Sr. traveled to a remote Arctic military base. His mission? To drill through nearly a mile of ice, and extract the world’s first complete ice core.To finish the job, he and his team would endure sub-zero weather, toxic chemicals, and life inside a military base… which was slowly being crushed by the glacier from which it was carved. Producer Daniel Ackerman takes us inside Camp Century, and explains how a foundational moment in climate science is inextricably linked with the story of the United States military. F...2023-04-2734 min

N.H. News RecapNH News Recap for March 10, 2023: Local doctors push back against proposals to ban gender-affirming careLarge crowds showed up at the State House this week to push back on a number of Republican-sponsored bills that advocates say would curtail the rights of LGBTQ youth. The proposals include bills that would restrict access to gender-affirming care and updated versions of a so-called parental rights bill that failed to pass last year.Guests:Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPRSarah Gibson, NHPRTop stories from around New Hampshire this week:In testimony and rally, crowds oppose Republican-backed bills targeting LGBTQ youthBans on gender-affirming care would have a ‘catastrophic’ impact on L...2023-03-1014 min

Civics 101A Primary BattleFor decades, one state has had the privilege of going first in the presidential primary process. But New Hampshire’s “stranglehold” on the way we pick presidents could be losing its grip. The Democratic Party changed its presidential nominating calendar to give voters of color more sway. But New Hampshire isn’t backing down, setting up a major test of the stranglehold and its power.Today, we present that story from our colleagues in NHPR's newsroom, from the podcast "Stranglehold"Donate to support Civics 101 and NHPR's journalism right here. WIN A NEW CAR OR 25K IN...2023-03-0742 min

N.H. News RecapNH News Recap for March, 3, 2023: The state pursues legal action against NSC-131 membersIt’s been three years since state officials announced New Hampshire’s first case of COVID-19, and there are lingering effects on state’s healthcare systems.The New Hampshire Department of Justice is pursuing a civil rights case against a white supremacist group active in New England, NSC-131. The group appeared in court this week.We cover these stories and more in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.Guests:Paul-Cuno Booth, NHPRTodd Bookman, NHPRTop stories from around...2023-03-0312 min

Outside/InScents & sensibilityOnce upon a time, potpourri was a popular way to freshen up a space. Now, for some, it feels a bit like the lava lamp of fragrance: an outdated fad from a bygone decade.So, why was potpourri so popular in the 1980’s, and what happened to it? Did the trend dry up… or just evolve?We explore the transformation of potpourri, from the fermented mush of the Victorian era to the perfumed and colorful bag of pine cones of the eighties, and talk to a few of the people still making potpourri today.Th...2023-03-0237 min

Civics 101Who owns the sky?If you own land in the United States, do you own the air above it, too? Justine Paradis, Senior Producer at Outside/In from NHPR brings us the airy truth of property rights in air and space in this special collaboration. The answer will take us from Ancient Rome (as it occasionally does) to the United States courts, from a world when air travel was science fiction to the world where we know there are valuable resources on the moon... and we all want them.Guests for this episode are Colin Jerolmack, Michael Heller, George A...2023-02-2836 min

N.H. News RecapNH News Recap for Feb. 24, 2023: How the narrow partisan divide in the House is taking shapeNew Hampshire Democrats picked up a seat in the House this week following a special election in Rochester narrowing the chamber’s already slim Republican majority. And state lawmakers met this week in Concord to vote on a number of bills. It's all politics on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.Guests:Josh Rogers, NHPR Sarah Gibson, NHPRTop stories from around New Hampshire this week:Democrats prevail in Rochester special election, narrowing GOP margin at the State HouseHow NH lawmakers are weighing changes to the st...2023-02-2413 min

N.H. News RecapNH News Recap for Feb. 3, 2023: Mental health providers asking state to help with dire staff shortagesA cold front is heading our way this weekend bringing dangerously low temperatures. And the state has spent millions to expand mental health services in New Hampshire, but providers still are struggling to meet demand.Guests:Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire BulletinMara Hoplamazian, NHPRTop stories from around New Hampshire this week:How to prepare for extreme cold: NH emergency shelter info, safety tips and moreLawsuit alleges NH child protection agency and other institutions failed to intervene in alleged child abuse, slaveryNH health providers say state's...2023-02-0312 min

N.H. News RecapNH News Recap for Jan. 27, 2023: Trump visits the Granite State; an animal tranquilizer is showing up in street drugsFormer President Trump is visiting the Granite State this weekend as he ramps up his 2024 presidential campaign. Gov. Chris Sununu cast doubts on marijuana legalization this week. And how is an animal tranquilizer is adding new risks to street drugs in the state? We cover these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.Guests:Josh Rogers, NHPRPaul Cuno-Booth, NHPRTop stories from around New Hampshire this week:Trump will return to NH this weekend as he ramps up 2024 presidential campaignSununu predicts bipartisan plan...2023-01-2712 min

Outside/InThe “extreme” beat: whale hearts, mudslides, and moreWhat’s the slowest heartbeat on the planet? What’s it like to live with zero sunlight? If you’ve ever picked up a copy of the Guinness Book of World Records, you know that people are drawn to extremes, be they geographical, philosophical, or biological. So this week, we’re cracking open the Outside/Inbox to answer your questions about the outer limits of life on Earth. We’ll learn about how landslides are way more common than you might think, why frogs are practically undead, and how researchers stay motivated through an Antarctic winter. ...2023-01-2626 min

Civics 101The Life of a Political OperativeEver wonder what life is really like for those who work to support a politician’s career? In September 2022, Hannah McCarthy sat down with Huma Abedin for a show called Writers on a New England Stage. This is an excerpt from their conversation. Huma discusses her memoir, Both/And, and describes what it's like to work alongside and advise a former First Lady, Secretary of State and presidential nominee. You can catch the whole conversation at nhpr.org. WIN A NEW CAR OR 25K IN CASH DURING NHPR'S SUMMER RAFFLE! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.CLICK HERE: Visit our...2023-01-1029 min

N.H. News RecapN.H. News Recap for Dec. 2, 2022: New Hampshire first-in-the-nation primary in questionTop national Democrats are meeting to decide which states should lead off the 2024 presidential primary. What could this mean for New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation pride? New numbers from the New Hampshire department of education show an increase in enrollment at the state's public charter schools. At the same time, the trend of declining school enrollment continues overall across the state.Guests:Josh Rogers, NHPRSarah Gibson, NHPRTop stories from around New Hampshire this week:N.H. would lose first-in-the-nation primary under plan backed by BidenN.H. charter school enrollment...2022-12-0211 min

Outside/In13 tips on how to "surthrive" this winterIt’s Outside/In’s annual winter show, in which the team gathers around the proverbial fire to share our best ideas towards becoming better friends with winter. The dream is to not just survive, but thrive – dare we say, to “surthrive” – and embrace the season, both the cold and the cozy.This year, we’re joined by the wonderful Mara Hoplamazian, climate and environment reporter at New Hampshire Public Radio. You can read our list here. We’d also love to hear your recommendations! We might even play them on the podcast or share your tips in our...2022-12-0142 min

N.H. News RecapN.H. News Recap for Nov. 11, 2022: The 2022 Midterm Results in New HampshireVoters across the country and here in New Hampshire went to the polls this week to decide who should represent them in Congress and at the State House. We talk about the results of the 2022 Midterms on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.You can find a break down of the results for each race in New Hampshire here.Guests:Josh Rogers, NHPRMara Hoplamazian, NHPRTop stories from around New Hampshire this week:Sununu glides to a fourth term as New...2022-11-1112 min

N.H. News RecapN.H. News Recap for Nov. 4, 2022: The state of American democracy and the 2022 MidtermsOn this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap, NHPR's Rick Ganley is in the Monadnock Region broadcasting live from Keene State College.We’re in the final stretch ahead of Election Day, and NHPR has been reaching out to voters all election season to understand what’s on their minds and what questions they have before heading to the polls.Many of our listeners expressed concerns about the state of American democracy. We talk about what the outcome of this election could mean for democracy in the U.S. a...2022-11-0426 min

N.H. News RecapN.H. News Recap for Oct. 28, 2022: What the data says about gerrymandering in the state SenateRedistricting happens every 10 years, when politicians redraw voting districts to reflect population change. 2022 was a redistricting year, and since Republicans hold the majority in both the House and Senate in New Hampshire, it meant Republicans decided where to draw the legislative district lines. NHPR took a look at voting data to explore the effects of redistricting in the New Hampshire Senate.NHPR in collaboration with the New Hampshire Bulletin and New Hampshire PBS hosted debates with candidates this week. We heard from them on the economy, abortion, climate and more.2022-10-2812 min

N.H. News RecapN.H. News Recap for Oct. 21, 2022: Candidates debate ahead of the MidtermsWith only a few weeks left before Election Day, candidates are hitting the campaign trail here in the Granite State. Democratic incumbent Rep. Chris Pappas and his Republican challenger Karoline Leavitt met to debate for the first time this week. So did incumbent Sen. Maggie Hassan and retired Army Gen. Don Bolduc. Guests:Josh Rogers, NHPRTodd Bookman, NHPRTop stories from this week on the N.H. Midterm Elections:It may be her first campaign, but building blocks of Leavitt’s politics were la...2022-10-2113 min

N.H. News RecapN.H. News Recap for Oct. 14, 2022: More candidates running in support of 'right to work'; Sununu and Sherman on abortionReproductive rights are a central issue in this year's election amid a shifting landscape on abortion at the state and federal level. How do incumbent Gov. Chris Sununu and his Democratic challenger state senator Tom Sherman differ on abortion access? There have been many attempts to pass right-to-work legislation in New Hampshire over the years, but they’ve always failed. That could change depending on the outcome of this upcoming election. We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap. You can learn more about how NHPR is...2022-10-1413 min

Civics 101Nina Totenberg Live On StageIn September 2022, Hannah sat down with NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent for a show called Writers on a New England Stage. This is an excerpt from their conversation. Nina discusses her new book, Dinners with Ruth, focusing on her career as a journalist and her relationship with late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. You can catch the whole conversation at nhpr.org. WIN A NEW CAR OR 25K IN CASH DURING NHPR'S SUMMER RAFFLE! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.CLICK HERE: Visit our website to see all of our episodes, donate to the podcast, sign up for our...2022-10-1136 min

N.H. News RecapN.H. News Recap for Sept. 23, 2022: State argues "divisive concepts" law in courtThe first official complaint against a teacher for violating New Hampshire's so-called "divisive concepts" law has been filed with the state. The state is defending the law in court as a group of public school employees argue it has had a chilling effect on classroom discussions.State health officials are encouraging Granite Staters to get their flu shot and an updated COVID booster shot this fall. They say this could be the worst flu season in several years. We talk about those stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.2022-09-2313 min

Outside/InWhy do we stare at fire and other existential questionsIt’s that time again when we open our mailbag to answer your (oh-so-delightful) questions. This time, we deliberate over what seagulls are doing so far from the sea, the reason that staring at fire is so compelling, why dogs kick up dirt after they poo, and other timeless inquiries.Submit your own question (the weirder the better) on Instagram, via email at outsidein@nhpr.org, or by calling our Outside/Inbox hotline: 1-844-GO-OTTER. Question 1: Would ice age humans still think of ice as ‘cold?’Question 2: Why do we like to stare at fire...2022-09-1528 min

Outside/InYour Wildest Wildlife EncountersEver have an unexpected animal encounter that leaves you filled with adrenaline? Or awed by the natural world? Or filled with fear? On this episode, we hand over the reins to the folks at Every Little Thing, a Spotify-exclusive podcast hosted by Flora Lichtman.They asked their listeners for stories about extreme animal run-ins, and boy did folks deliver…. From a tangled antlers conundrum, to a life-altering encounter with jellyfish, these are animal stories that will make you laugh, sweat, and want to stay on the boat. Thanks to Cory, Sara, Geoff and ever...2022-09-0821 min

N.H. News RecapN.H. News Recap for July 1, 2022: A closer look at the Supreme Court's abortion ruling, with Civics 101This week, we’re partnering with our colleagues at NHPR's Civics 101 podcast to dive into the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The United States Supreme Court takes its own precedent very seriously — and rarely overturns major decisions. But the court did something different last week, revoking abortion access as a protected right. What makes this moment unique, and what does it suggest about the future of Supreme Court precedent? Civics 101, an NHPR podcast, has explored these questions in recent episodes on precedent and the Supreme Court. Host Hannah McCarthy and Nina Varsava, a law professor at University of Wis...2022-07-0113 min

N.H. News RecapN.H. News Recap for June 10, 2022: What to watch for in this fall's political racesCampaign season is underway in New Hampshire, as candidates continue to file for federal, state and county offices this week. And after an investigation, the Attorney General has decided not to bring charges against a group of anti-vaccine protesters who disrupted an executive council meeting last year. We talk about all that and more on this week's edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.Guests:Josh Rogers, NHPRDan Tuohy, NHPRTop stories from around New Hampshire this week:Here come the candidates: See who’s running (so far) in...2022-06-1013 min

N.H. News RecapN.H. News Recap for May 27, 2022: The latest on gun laws, COVID levels and moreNew Hampshire is seeing another COVID surge, but public health officials are wading through murky data in their efforts to respond to the virus. At the State House, Republicans are seeking to block local enforcement of federal gun laws amid renewed calls for reform. And some New Hampshire school districts have been inundated with Right-to-Know requests, many of them related to hot-button political and social issues.We talk about all that and more on this week's edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.Guests:Alli Fam, NHPRTodd Bookman, NHPR 2022-05-2713 min

Outside/InFrog Sex, Tree Soap, and Other Signs of SpringIt’s that time again, when scientists everywhere hold their breath as we open our listener mailbag. It’s spring in the northern hemisphere, so the theme of the questions in this episode is “growth” — with the exception of the last question, which is… kind of the opposite.Question 1: Um, what are those frogs doing? (go to our website to see the picture)Question 2: What’s that white foam that forms on trees when it rains?Question 3: Does moss get damaged when you walk on it?Question 4: What’s the best filling for rais...2022-05-2628 min

N.H. News RecapN.H. News Recap for May 20, 2022: Breaking down a busy week of negotiations at the State HouseLawmakers are looking to finalize a number of bills as we head into the end of the legislative session. That includes measures on redistricting, masks in schools, and an effort to establish a “parental bill of rights” in schools.We get the latest from the New Hampshire State House on this edition of the N.H. News Recap.Guests:Sarah Gibson, NHPRJosh Rogers, NHPRTop stories from around New Hampshire this week:As Republicans rally to revive ‘parental bill of rights,’ Sununu says he will...2022-05-2013 min

N.H. News RecapN.H. News Recap for April 8, 2022: Climate change in N.H., Mowers votes twiceThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, or IPCC, released a report this week showing we are currently headed for disastrous levels of climate change, but it also said that leaders have the tools to act quickly in response. What will more than 1.5 degrees of warming, which the report warns is ahead, look like in New Hampshire?And the state Department of Justice is investigating Republican congressional candidate Matt Mowers for voting in two presidential primaries in 2016. A group at the State House discusses how to police poor behavior from lawmakers online. And Gov. Chris...2022-04-0813 min

N.H. News RecapN.H. News Recap for March 11, 2022: Town meetings and moreIt’s town meeting season in New Hampshire and voters made some big decisions across the state in local elections this week. A statewide task force released a report with recommendations for courts on how they handle domestic violence cases. And House Democratic speaker Renny Cushing died on Tuesday at age 69.We cover all those stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.GuestsCasey McDermott, NHPRTodd Bookman, NHPR 2022-03-1113 min

DocumentEvent: Behind the Scenes of Document with Jason MoonJoin NHPR's Jason Moon for a conversation about the reporting and production of Death Resulting, the latest season from NHPR's Document podcast.This free virtual event will be held at 7 pm ET on Wednesday, Feb. 23.Jason will be in conversation with NHPR's All Things Considered host Peter Biello. They'll discuss the work and research that went on behind the scenes on the project, and explore why the Document team wanted to tell this story. They'll also take questions from the audience.Join us! Tickets are complimentary, but you'll need a reservation. You can...2022-02-0901 min

N.H. News RecapN.H. News Recap for Feb. 4, 2022: Immigration, Laurie List cops still in law enforcementThere are a few immigration bills making their way through the legislature this session, including one that would make it easier for immigrants to obtain driver's licenses. And some cops on the Laurie List no longer have badges, but they’re still involved in policing.Plus, there was some firey rhetoric at the State House this week over a bill that would re-litigate the 2020 election, although there's no evidence to support claims that the general election was fraudulent. We get to those stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap....2022-02-0413 min

N.H. News RecapN.H. News Recap for Jan. 28, 2022: Shortages editionSome schools are having a hard time staying open as they struggle with staffing shortages. The Executive Council has approved the state’s purchase of a psychiatric hospital. And at-home COVID tests are soon to be available at a state liquor store near you.We get to those stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.GuestsSarah Gibson, NHPRTodd Bookman, NHPR 2022-01-2813 min

N.H. News RecapN.H. News Recap for Dec. 16, 2021: Omicron in N.H., energy efficiency at the PUCNHPR's Alli Fam discusses the first cases of the Omicron variant in New Hampshire and NHPR's Mara Hoplamazian updates us on the Public Utilities Commission’s order to decrease funding for energy efficiency programs.2021-12-1713 min

Outside/InOutside/Inbox: Do Bears Hoot?We’ve got answers to your burning questions: a query about the impacts of wildlife smoke on bird migration; a long-smoldering family debate over whether or not bears can hoot; and, perhaps, stamping out the fire in the gas furnace heating your home.Question 1: What home heating system is best for the climate?Question 2: Is wildfire smoke impacting bird migration?Question 3: Do bears hoot?Question 4: Are farmers practicing agroforestry in New England?Do you have a question about the natural world? Submit it to the Outside/Inbox! Send a vo...2021-12-0227 min

Outside/InOutside/Inbox: The Ramen Wasp Murders & Other MysteriesWe introduce our new mailbag segment: the Outside/Inbox, where we answer your questions about the natural world. This time: Question 1: What are those blue boxes sticking out of East Coast salt marshes? Question 2: A bunch of wasps swarmed into my friend’s bowl of ramen and died. What poisoned the wasps? Question 3: Did life begin on Earth just once? Or could it have happened multiple times during the same period? Question 4: If you ironed out all the mountains in a place like New Hampshire - how much bigg...2021-09-2322 min

Outside/InScents and SensibilityOnce upon a time, potpourri was a popular way to freshen up a space. Now, for some, it feels a bit like the lava lamp of fragrance: an outdated fad from a bygone decade. So, why was potpourri so popular in the 1980’s, and what happened to it? Did the trend dry up… or just evolve? We explore the transformation of potpourri, from the fermented mush of the Victorian era to the perfumed and colorful bag of pine cones of the eighties, and talk to a few of the people still making potpourri today. Fe...2021-09-0937 min

Bear BrookIntroducing Supervision: A Privilege, Not A RightWhen Emily Corwin was a reporter at NHPR covering jails and prisons, she wanted to tell a story about what happens next - a story about parole. Four and half million Americans are on parole right now - about twice the number of people in prisons and jails. Emily met a guy named Josh Lavenets just as he was entering parole - and she tagged along with her microphone as Josh tried to get back on his feet. Many months later, Emily published a story about Josh. It didn’t have a happy ending. But as...2021-04-1325 min

Outside/InClimate MigrationIn the coming decades, the scale of climate migration could be dizzying. In one projection, four million people in the United States could find themselves “living at the fringe,” outside ideal conditions for human life. In collaboration with By Degrees, NHPR’s climate change reporting initiative, we’re devoting the entire episode to answering one question: if you’re worried about climate, where should you live? And how should places prepare for the wave of climate migrants just around the corner? Featuring Bess Samuel, Jesse Jaime, Aurelia Jaime Ramirez, Kate McCarthy, Elena Mihaly, Jola Ajibade, Nadege Gree...2020-12-0335 min

Outside/InThe Lithium Gold RushIn one version of a sustainable, carbon-neutral future, the world’s cars will transition from fossil fuels to electricity. Right now that vision absolutely depends on lithium, a primary component of the lithium-ion battery. But there is no “Lithium Central Planning Committee” balancing supply and demand or making sure that lithium is mined in environmentally and socially responsible ways. In fact, there is almost no lithium mining in the United States at all. So where does it all come from? And who is being affected? Featuring Emily Hersh, Chloe Holzinger, Mike Wise, Patrick Donnelly, Thea Riofra...2020-09-1044 min

Outside/InAsk Sam: Spice Must FlowAre snow-making machines an example of climate adaptation, or an example of an emissions feedback loop? Does the fire risk posed by planting trees outweigh the benefits of their use as a carbon sink? Can the team talk big planet problems and still leave room for bad puns? We’ll answer these questions and more climate queries on this special edition of Ask Sam. Check out NHPR’s new climate reporting project, By Degrees. Sign up for our newsletter (really, you’re missing out). WIN A NEW CAR OR 25K IN CASH DURING...2020-07-3037 min

Outside/InUPDATE: The GFOAT, or Greatest Fruit of All TimeIn this update, we tally your votes and announce the winner of our fruit fight. What seed-bearing plant ovary will be crowned the GFOAT, or Greatest Fruit of All Time? The pepper? The coconut? The gourd? The vanilla bean? Or… none of the above? One listener challenges our candidates with a fruit of his own. Listen to his full 5 minute argument for the grape on the episode page for Fruit Fight. And we welcome you to send you own fruit pitch voicemail to outsidein@nhpr.org. WIN A NEW CAR OR 25K IN CASH DU...2020-07-0908 min

Civics 101Primaries and CaucusesIt's one of the most democratic aspects of our nation, not to mention extremely recent. In this episode we explore the snarled history of how we select party nominees; from delegates to superdelegates, and from gymnasiums in Iowa to booths in New Hampshire. This episode features political scientists Bruce Stinebrickner (DePauw University) and Alvin Tillery (Northwestern University), NPR's Domenico Montanarro, Iowa Public Radio's Kate Payne, and Lauren Chooljian from NHPR. WIN A NEW CAR OR 25K IN CASH DURING NHPR'S SUMMER RAFFLE! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.CLICK HERE: Visit our website to see all of...2019-09-2427 min

Outside/InFalling Doesn't CountHere's a humdinger of a thought experiment: How fast could people go before the combustion engine and other technologies drastically increased the speed of the human race? And how did they pull it off? Skis? Sled-dogs? Catapults? From ancient horseriders and viking ships to primitive luges and "Russian Mountains", the Outside/In team researches all sorts of old-fashioned methods of locomotion and presents biggest the speed trial of the millennium. If you've got your own ideas about how humans hit record speeds during ye good olde days before the automobile, send us an email at outsidein@nhpr...2019-01-1744 min

Outside/InO/I Presents: Bear BrookTwo barrels. Four bodies. And the decades-long mystery that led to a serial killer. A special look at a new podcast from NHPR, Bear Brook: A podcast about a cold case that's changing how murders will be investigated forever. www.bearbrookpodcast.com WIN A NEW CAR OR 25K IN CASH DURING NHPR'S SUMMER RAFFLE! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.2018-10-0438 min

Outside/InUpdates For Your BrainThere have been a couple of important developments on the subject of Canadian hydropower since we released our 4-part series, Powerline. Today, we bring in NHPR's environmental reporter, Annie Ropeik, and our executive producer, Erika Janik, to talk about Northern Pass and the future of energy projects in New England. Plus, we look back at a handful of older episodes to see what has changed since we first put them out. Beaver deceivers? Kiwi-berries? Crazy trail crew stories? Prepare to have your brain updated. WIN A NEW CAR OR 25K IN CASH DURING NHPR'S SUMMER RAFFLE! G...2018-02-1535 min

Outside/InAsk Sam | Snow Fleas, Wind, Mount MitchellEvery so often, we take some time out from telling stories to answer questions from you, our friends and listeners. These questions have been piling up, and so we thought we’d dig through them and bring you some of the more interesting ones. This week, we're digging into snow fleas, the lies we tell others about mountains, and whether there's more wind than there used to be. If you want us to answer your question, you should give us a call! The number is 603-223-2448. If you’re technologically inclined, record your question on a voice-memo and send...2017-02-0218 min