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October 9, 2003
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Bush Talks Economy, Iraq in NH

Here and Now’s Robin Young is in New Hampshire where President Bush is speaking about the economy and the war in Iraq.

NH Economic Check-In

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The high tech sector employs 1 in 10 people in New Hampshire. Here and Now visits one company that is doing well even though a lot of the jobs in the industry have gone overseas.

Poll Shows Bush Popularity Slip

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A University of New Hampshire poll indicates that President Bush’s approval ratings have declined.

Questioning Terrorists

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Jessica Stern of Harvard University and Zachary Abuza of Simmons College talk about questioning terrorists: who should do it, and how it should be done.

Democrats Prepare for Debate

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Linda Fowler of Dartmouth College talks about the Democratic candidates as they prepare for another debate in Arizona.

Letters 10/09/03

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Listeners let us know what’s on their minds.

The Mercy Brothers

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The Mercy Brothers, a blues and rockabilly band, have a new collaboration with Norwegian blues man, Vidar Busk.

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