The State We're In
Connecting New Hampshire
Hosted by Granite State News Collaborative Director Melanie Plenda, The State We're In takes an in-depth look at stories that matter most to people across the Granite State.
The State We're In was the title of one of the first public television public affairs programs on New Hampshire PBS. Nearly fifty years ago the station was known as Channel 11- the New Hampshire Network. This series seeks to revive the in-depth reporting and civil discourse that once was the hallmark of public affairs and discussion shows in the state.
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Support for The State We're In is provided by New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Eversource and Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc.
The State We're In is produced in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative and the students and staff of the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce Unversity in Rindge, NH.
Counting the Vote with Margaret Hoover
Melanie Plenda speaks with "Firing Line" host Margaret Hoover.
New Hampshire's Civic Health
UNH's Carsey School of Public Policy released its 2024 Civic Health Index this week.
Civics Education
New developments in civics education in the Granite State.
Radically Rural 2024
The popular small-town summit is back.
Vetting Candidates
Host Melanie Plenda discusses picking candidates with Anna Brown.
Gen Z Voters in the 2024 Election
Host Melanie Plenda discusses the impact of Generation Z voters in the 2024 Presidential election.
Biden's Out, Harris In?
Host Melanie Plenda discusses the historic candidate shake-up in the 2024 Presidential Election.
Girls in NH
Learn about the 2024 Status of Girls in New Hampshire report by the NH Women's Foundation.
The Monitor's Seized and Sold
A look at the Concord Monitor's "Seized and Sold" series, which examines evictions and foreclosures.
How can we beat the heat?
Heat waves in New England, is this our future?
Juneteenth
As the oldest known nationally celebrated event commemorating the end of slavery in the US.
Granite State Homelessness
The first in a series about homeless in the Granite State.
State House Update - 6/5/24
An update on the latest bills before the Legislature.
Waste Not, Want Not
Host Melanie Plenda and guests discuss food waste and how to keep it out of landfills.
Holding Back the Ocean
Host Melanie Plenda speaks about flooding impact on critical state infrastructure.
Youth Mental Health
Examining the Mental Health of high school students.
Preventing Child Abuse
A look at preventing child abuse in New Hampshire.
Journalism Education
Melanie Plenda speaks with journalism professors.
Educational Standards
A look at proposed revisions to the state's educational standards, also known as 306s.
Housing Solutions
Host Judi Currie speaks with community planners and affordable housing advocates.
April 8 Solar Eclipse
Host Melanie Plenda talks about the upcoming eclipse with guests.
2024 Local Elections
Host Judi Currie speaks with several experts on the key issues surrounding the election.
Impact of Climate Change on Skiing in NH
Melanie Plenda speaks with freelance journalist Beatrice Burack about her series.
Poverty & Food Insecurity Following the Pandemic
Poverty and food insecurity rates here before, during and after the pandemic.
What to Know About AI in NH
Host Melanie Plenda discusses the ins and outs of artificial intelligence.
Young Legislators
State Reps. Jonah Wheeler and Valerie McDonnell join host Melanie Plenda.
Lessons from the Primary
Secretary of State David Scanlon discusses the New Hampshire primary.
Your Right to Know
We discuss HB 1002, which would allow public bodies and agencies to charge up to $25/hr.
Medical Aid in Dying
The NH House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on HB1283.
After the Primary
A discussion about the NH Primary results.
First-in-the-Nation Primary
We talk to veteran reporters about the upcoming New Hampshire Primary.
Getting Ready for the Primary
The New Hampshire presidential primary will take place on January 23rd.
Asset of Diversity
Members of the Business Alliance for People of Color discuss how diversity can be an asset
2023 in Review
A look back at "The State We're In."
2023 - Compelling Quotes
The best quotes from 2023.
Nature's Super Bowl
Learn about two upcoming eclipses with prime viewing spots in New Hampshire.
Food Insecurity
Staffers from the NH Food Bank discuss food insecurity in New Hampshire.
NH School Funding
Learn about the recent ruling that could change the way public schools are funded in NH.
Harvesting Climate Change
Melanie Plenda speaks with local agricultural experts about climate change.
Looking at NH Gun Laws
New Hampshire's gun control laws and preventing a mass shooting.
Local Elections
The importance of local elections and how to prepare for them.
Talking About War
How do you talk to kids about gun violence and war?
State House Update
Citizens Count's Anna Brown discusses some of the bills the state Legislature will tackle.
Digital Equity
Bridging the digital divide in New Hampshire.
Fall Health Outlook
Infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Calderwood talks about the fall health outlook.
Education Standards
A look a proposed revisions to the state's educational standards, also known as 306s.
Radically Rural Returns
The popular small town summit is back for a sixth installment.
Difficult Conversations
Different approaches to the same goal.