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. 




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Counting the Vote with Margaret Hoover

Counting the Vote with Margaret Hoover

Melanie Plenda speaks with "Firing Line" host Margaret Hoover.

New Hampshire's Civic Health

New Hampshire's Civic Health

UNH's Carsey School of Public Policy released its 2024 Civic Health Index this week.

Civics Education

Civics Education

New developments in civics education in the Granite State.

Radically Rural 2024

Radically Rural 2024

The popular small-town summit is back.


Vetting Candidates

Vetting Candidates

Host Melanie Plenda discusses picking candidates with Anna Brown.

Gen Z Voters in the 2024 Election

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?

Biden's Out, Harris In?

Host Melanie Plenda discusses the historic candidate shake-up in the 2024 Presidential Election.

Girls in NH

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

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?

How can we beat the heat?

Heat waves in New England, is this our future?

Juneteenth

Juneteenth

As the oldest known nationally celebrated event commemorating the end of slavery in the US.

Granite State Homelessness

Granite State Homelessness

The first in a series about homeless in the Granite State.

State House Update - 6/5/24

State House Update - 6/5/24

An update on the latest bills before the Legislature.

Waste Not, Want Not

Waste Not, Want Not

Host Melanie Plenda and guests discuss food waste and how to keep it out of landfills.

Holding Back the Ocean

Holding Back the Ocean

Host Melanie Plenda speaks about flooding impact on critical state infrastructure.

Youth Mental Health

Youth Mental Health

Examining the Mental Health of high school students.

Preventing Child Abuse

Preventing Child Abuse

A look at preventing child abuse in New Hampshire.

Journalism Education

Journalism Education

Melanie Plenda speaks with journalism professors.

Educational Standards

Educational Standards

A look at proposed revisions to the state's educational standards, also known as 306s.

Housing Solutions

Housing Solutions

Host Judi Currie speaks with community planners and affordable housing advocates.

April 8 Solar Eclipse

April 8 Solar Eclipse

Host Melanie Plenda talks about the upcoming eclipse with guests.

2024 Local Elections

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

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 & Food Insecurity Following the Pandemic

Poverty and food insecurity rates here before, during and after the pandemic.

What to Know About AI in NH

What to Know About AI in NH

Host Melanie Plenda discusses the ins and outs of artificial intelligence.

Young Legislators

Young Legislators

State Reps. Jonah Wheeler and Valerie McDonnell join host Melanie Plenda.

Lessons from the Primary

Lessons from the Primary

Secretary of State David Scanlon discusses the New Hampshire primary.

Your Right to Know

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

Medical Aid in Dying

The NH House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on HB1283.

After the Primary

After the Primary

A discussion about the NH Primary results.

First-in-the-Nation Primary

First-in-the-Nation Primary

We talk to veteran reporters about the upcoming New Hampshire Primary.

Getting Ready for the Primary

Getting Ready for the Primary

The New Hampshire presidential primary will take place on January 23rd.

Asset of Diversity

Asset of Diversity

Members of the Business Alliance for People of Color discuss how diversity can be an asset

2023 in Review

2023 in Review

A look back at "The State We're In."

2023 - Compelling Quotes

2023 - Compelling Quotes

The best quotes from 2023.

Nature's Super Bowl

Nature's Super Bowl

Learn about two upcoming eclipses with prime viewing spots in New Hampshire.

Food Insecurity

Food Insecurity

Staffers from the NH Food Bank discuss food insecurity in New Hampshire.

NH School Funding

NH School Funding

Learn about the recent ruling that could change the way public schools are funded in NH.

Harvesting Climate Change

Harvesting Climate Change

Melanie Plenda speaks with local agricultural experts about climate change.

Looking at NH Gun Laws

Looking at NH Gun Laws

New Hampshire's gun control laws and preventing a mass shooting.

Local Elections

Local Elections

The importance of local elections and how to prepare for them.

Talking About War

Talking About War

How do you talk to kids about gun violence and war?

State House Update

State House Update

Citizens Count's Anna Brown discusses some of the bills the state Legislature will tackle.

Digital Equity

Digital Equity

Bridging the digital divide in New Hampshire.

Fall Health Outlook

Fall Health Outlook

Infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Calderwood talks about the fall health outlook.

Education Standards

Education Standards

A look a proposed revisions to the state's educational standards, also known as 306s.

Radically Rural Returns

Radically Rural Returns

The popular small town summit is back for a sixth installment.

Difficult Conversations

Difficult Conversations

Different approaches to the same goal.



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