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NEW HAMPSHIRE: First in the Nation • Profiles in Excellence 177 past 20 years by Laura Knoy. It focuses primarily on politics, government, the economy, environment, and education, and has become an essential stop for presidential hopefuls throughout the New Hampshire primary season. In the aernoon, NHPR invites listeners to take a break from breaking news and explore a world of unexpected stories, intriguing perspectives, and new ideas with Word of Mouth, a magazine show hosted by Virginia Prescott. It features interviews with musicians, writers, scientists, humorists, inventors, and even the occasional robot, to reveal innovative trends that will undoubtedly shape our future. In addition to our daily programming, NHPR also produces weekly content unique to the state. e Folk Show is a long-standing New Hampshire tradition and boasts a loyal audience of folk lovers who tune in each week for folk tunes, live performances, and artist interviews. And Something Wild is an environmental feature about New Hampshire's flora and fauna, in partnership with the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests and the New Hampshire Audubon. In the tradition of public radio, NHPR counts on its listeners for 93 percent of its annual operating budget, and they have demonstrated their support time and again. More than 19,000 listeners contribute to the station annually, including 8,000 sustaining members who provide monthly, reliable support. More than 500 local businesses also turn to NHPR to reach their customers. "Public radio is a big tent," Gardella said, "and everyone is welcome. is service is possible because the community comes together and gives what they can. It is truly a populist medium." NHPR relies on a 40-member Community Advisory Board made up of listeners from across the state, who are representative of their communities. Not only is this required by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, but it allows NHPR to gather meaningful feedback from listeners. Board members apply and are elected to serve one three-year term, and may be eligible to serve a second term. e Community Advisory Board meets twice annually at NHPR studios in Concord for education, listening sessions, occasional homework and even some "road-testing" of pilot digital initiatives. NHPR is proud to be part of the NPR network, broadcasting Morning Edition and All ings Considered, which serve as a perfect complement to NHPR's locally produced New Hampshire news. e station boasts an award-winning newsroom that provides in-depth coverage of business, health, environment, education, arts, and (of course!) politics. Cultural programs include Fresh Air, is American Life, e Moth Radio Hour, TED Radio Hour, and Radiolab. Entertainment shows like Wait Wait … Don't Tell Me are some of NHPR's most popular programs. e station regularly brings national shows, hosts, journalists, and producers to the state to connect with the community – including guests like the Political Junkie Ken Rudin, Ira Glass of is American Life, Brooke Gladstone of On e Media, and NPR President and CEO, Jarl Mohn. NHPR regularly partners with organizations to produce events that engage the community and support the mission of the station. In an ongoing partnership with the Rudman Center at UNH Law School, NHPR hosts discussions related to politics and policy, including in-depth interviews with major candidates for state and national office during election season, NPR's Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving, and NPR's Correspondent for National Politics Mara Liasson. In partnership with e Music Hall in Portsmouth, NHPR hosts authors including David Brooks, Sue Monk Kidd, B.J. Novak, E.O Wilson, Joan Didion, Anne Rice, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Salman Rushdie and many more. Looking ahead, NHPR is going to continue its expansion, with the goal of providing the most comprehensive multi-channel coverage in the state. Gardella sums it up this way: "We're keenly aware of the changes going on around us, from tablets and smart phones to connected cars. We intend to be here for the long haul, adapting and re-imagining, to provide future generations with the best content, news, culture, and music where and how they want it. And all the while, we'll stay true to our public service mission and our radio roots." v Laura Knoy, host of The Exchange, interviews Governor Maggie Hassan as a part of the Conversations with the Candidates event series. "Public radio is a big tent, and everyone is welcome. It is truly a populist medium." – Betsy Gardella, President & CEO