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.
Radically Rural Returns
The popular small town summit is back for a sixth installment.
Nature's Super Bowl
Learn about two upcoming eclipses with prime viewing spots in New Hampshire.
Difficult Conversations
Different approaches to the same goal.
Money Matters
More New Hampshire residents are finding it difficult to afford everyday expenses.
Bears in the backyard
More bears are showing up in backyards and social media feeds.
Housing in NH
The 2023 NH Residential Rental Cost Survey Report and what it means for NH residents.
The State of Journalism
Host Melanie Plenda talks through the state of journalism in New Hampshire.
Student Loans
Host Melanie Plenda talks with Financial Aid Professional and a recent grad about debt.
NH Legislature ends its session
Host Melanie Plenda talks with Citizens Count's Anna Brown.
Mt. Washington Observatory Summer Forecast
Host Melanie Plenda speaks with scientists from the Mount Washington Observatory.
Neo-Nazis in NH
Host Melanie Plenda talks about combating hate and misinformation around a drag story hour
Guns & Violence -- What can we do?
Host Melanie Plenda looks for common ground from two perspectives.
Asphalt Plant Concerns
Hear concerns about a proposed asphalt plant in Nashua, which has residents worried.
NH Gives
We discuss NH Givens, a day of fundraising for hundreds of New Hampshire nonprofits.
Kids & Cellphones
How young is too young for a cellphone?
Ticks!
Find out what's going on with the tick population in the Granite State.
NH Quality of Life Survey
New Stay Work Play quality of life survey explores satisfaction among young people.
By Degrees Climate Summit
Explore highlights and key takeaways from the April 2023 By Degrees Climate Summit.
State House Update
What's happening in Concord this session?
Civic Health
How robust is our civic health in New Hampshire?
Real Talk on Racism and Policing
We discuss a recent community conversation.
Banking on Trust
Two financial experts discuss what's happening in the banking industry.
Exploring the Mental Health Crisis in New Hampshire
How has the mental health crisis impacted Granite Staters?
Book ban or safety measure?
Is HB 514 a book ban or a safety measure?
Police discipline and transparency
A traffic stop that resulted in a civil rights lawsuit spawns an ongoing look.
Town Meeting Primer
Everything you want to know about Town Meeting and deliberative sessions.
Medicaid Expansion
Focusing on Medicaid expansion and how it affects New Hampshire residents.
Kid Governor and Executive Council
Kid Governor and Executive Council
Confronting Discrimination
Continuing discussion on what happened at a recent school board meeting in Weare.
A Teachable Moment About Racists Threats
What happened and where we go from here.
The Tripledemic: Flu, COVID-19 and RSV
COVID-19, itself, was bad enough.
2022 Year in Review - Compelling Quotes
A look back on some of the year's most compelling quotes.
Year in Review 2022
Host Melanie Plenda reviews some of the biggest stories of the year.
Legislative Preview
What will that new legislative session look like?
Understanding the Polls
A discussion about understanding the polls.
Open Enrollment
Host Melanie Plenda leads a discussion on open enrollment.
Food Insecurity
Host Melanie Plenda discusses food insecurity.
Bathroom Politics
Transgender issues came up at a recent school board meeting.
Election Wrap-up
Host Melanie Plenda speaks with a panel of journalists and state political experts.
Election Connection
The candidates and issues at the heart of the midterm election.
Midterm Voter Guide
A discussion about voting in the midterm election on Nov. 8.
Poll Workers
The poll worker perspective on the upcoming election.
Helping Children
Host Melanie Plenda speaks with Heather Hall and Marty Sink.
Pandemic aid & tax cuts: Did they work?
The data behind the effectiveness of pandemic aid and tax cuts.
NH Tech
Host Melanie Plenda speaks with tech savvy lawyer.
Looking ahead to the November election
Host Melanie Plenda reviews what happened during the recent primary.
Concerns About Child Care
Host Melanie Plenda discusses childcare in New Hampshire.
Latino Candidates Breakfast (Spanish Version)
Jasmine Torres Allen de NH PBS.