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New Hampshire Public Radio ('''NHPR''') is a Public Radio network serving the state of New Hampshire . NHPR is based in Concord and operates six transmitters and four translators covering nearly the whole state. All signals carry the same programming, which comprises news and talk shows on weekdays and a mix of cultural and music programs on weekends. NHPR is the primary carrier of National Public Radio (NPR) programming in New Hampshire. NHPR's news staff of 21 is one of the largest in the state and is the only statewide source of radio news. History and listenership NHPR began in 1981 as one station, WEVO, broadcasting from Concord and known as "Granite State Public Radio," after New Hampshire's State Nickname . WEVO had 500 members at its start. Over several years the station grew in size. In 1991 NHPR began broadcasting 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It gradually broadened its signal area as it increased its number of transmitters. In 1995 NHPR launched ''"The Exchange"'', hosted by former NPR reporter Laura Knoy. In 2004 NHPR had a weekly audience of 160,000 listeners and about 15,000 contributing members. It had an annual budget of $4.1 million, with funding from members, local businesses, grants and funding from the Corporation For Public Broadcasting . Contributions from listeners and businesses in New Hampshire make up more than 90 percent NHPR's revenue. NHPR does not receive funding from the state of New Hampshire. Programming Local staff produces three hours each day of newscasts and feature reports on local New Hampshire news and two daily interview programs. ''The Exchange'', hosted by Laura Knoy, is a one-hour morning call-in show while ''The Front Porch'', hosted by Liz Bulkley, is a more highly produced half-hour evening show. NHPR broadcasts the major daily news programs produced by NPR, including '' Morning Edition '' and '' All Things Considered '', as well as programs from Public Radio International like '' This American Life '' and '' A Prairie Home Companion ''. NHPR also airs programming from international broadcasters, such as '' As It Happens '', a production of Canada's CBC Radio One ; news from Deutsche Welle , the German international broadcaster; and the BBC World Service from Britain. NHPR locally produces ''The Folk Show'', a live show featuring performances by local musicians, on Sunday evenings. Writers on a New England Stage As of late 2005 NHPR, in conjunction with the Portsmouth Music Hall , has produced a series on New England writers and authors. So far the series has had such authors as John Updike ('' Terrorist ''), Doris Kearns Goodwin , Dan Brown ('' The Da Vinci Code ''), Alan Alda , and Mitch Albom . It will soon host Cokie Roberts . Laura Knoy of ''The Exchange'' is the interviewer, and the award-winning trio Dreadnaught is the featured house band. The ''River Run Bookstore'' in Portsmouth is also affiliated. See also Writers on a New England Stage at the Music Hall's website Trivia
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