We examine the history of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in New Hampshire. Twenty years ago, The Granite State was the last in the nation to attach King's name to its holiday, previously called Civil Rights Day. We'll discuss that period with some of the people responsible for the change. And we'll explore what the holiday means now for older -- and younger -- generations.

What is the role of modern monarchy? With the third season of "The Crown" on Netflix, we continue to be fascinated by the royal family. The announcement last week by Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, that they intended to step back from official royal duties and move to North America, overshadowed even the British parliament vote on Brexit. Is this the beginning of the end of the monarchy? We look at the role of today's royals through the lens of the popular Netflix series "The Crown.

We find out what New Hampshire state lawmakers hope to accomplish this year. Many bills from last year have been revived, concerning guns, energy, transportation, health care and more. Last week, for instance, House Democrats voted again to establish and gradually increase the state's minimum wage -- an effort vetoed last year by Gov. Sununu. We'll explore how this debate -- and many others -- might play out this year.

We begin our Jan. 13 show with U.S. Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado. A former Superintendent of Schools in Denver and co-sponsor of the Green New Deal, with a keen interest also in immigration reform, Bennet is running on a platform that includes a public option for helath care, expanding tax credits for the middle class, and repairing the country's infrastructure.

It's been a volatile period in the Middle East, with the U.S. and Iran trading threats and attacks. In just the last few weeks, an American contractor in Iraq was killed in an attack the U.S. blamed on an Iran-backed militia; the U.S. responded with airstrikes in Iraq that killed at least 25 fighters; hundreds of Iran-backed militiamen and their supporters held violent protests at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad; and a U.S. airstrike in Iraq killed a top Iranian general, setting off massive protests

Each Friday until the N.H. primary on Feb. 11, The Exchange will focus on the latest news in the presidential race. The special Weekly N.H. Primary Roundup will feature state and national reporters, audio from the campaign trail, and occasional appearances by candidates. For the show's first segment on Friday, Jan. 10, NHPR will welcome Democratic presidential hopeful Deval Patrick, the former Massachusetts governor who jumped into the race about two months ago. Patrick left his job at the

We talk to the authors of a new book, "The Truth About College Admission: The Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together." As college admission professionals, they see how the college search process has turned into a grim pressure cooker, when it should offer a positive opportunity for growth and self-discovery. They also push back on many common beliefs, such as the notion of a "perfect" school and the value of college rankings.

Northeasterners, notably New Yorkers, have it. Westerners, including Californians, much less so. Resilience is now a top priority of the World Health Organization and an increasingly important component of our own health and wellness. One of the authors of a new, national study from Everyday Health , joins us to define resilience and discuss what it takes to increase our capacity. Air date: Tuesday, January 7, 2020 GUEST: Dr. Amit Sood, executive director of the Global Center for Resiliency and