The #ThinkArctic Podcast is about exploring the challenges and opportunities in the Arctic by shining a light on innovation. We aim to elevate the dialogue between those that live in the Arctic and those that are looking to the Arctic for opportunity.
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In this episode, ThinkArctic teams up with another Arctic podcast: Alaska Voices! We're joined by co-creators and project leads Jessie Young-Robertson and Bob Bolton. Listen in as we learn about the origins of the podcast, how they're building bridges between Alaskans, and the human aspect of storytelling. We also hear from Alaska Voices guests abo…
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On this special episode of ThinkArctic, we dig into our Awesome Box and uncover some of our most joyful, inspiring episodes to help lift us up during this troubling time. Dig in with us and hear from folks like American Ninja Warrior Nick Hanson, Arctic Youth Ambassador Laurel Katchatag, Molly of Denali Cultural Advisor Rochelle Adams, and more! Sp…
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Episode 059: Tales from the Last Great Race
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22:37ThinkArctic celebrates the 48th annual Iditarod with a special episode devoted to exploring its history, some stories from the trail, and what the future holds for this historic race. Our guests this time include 1984 winner Dean Osmar, Iditarod CEO Rob Urbach, racers Anna and Kristy Berington, and former musher and Brown University professor Baths…
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On Episode 58 of #ThinkArctic, we sat down with 3 women working in Arctic science about some of the challenges they’ve faced, the changes they’re witnessing, and their advice for overcoming adversity. Our special guests include Ice911 founder and CEO Leslie Field, US Arctic Observing Network Executive Director Sandy Starkweather, and science journa…
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Episode 057: Fashion Designers from the Far North
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14:05"It's storytelling with fabric and thread," Madison Leiren tells us on a new episode of ThinkArctic. Along with Leiren, we talk with other Arctic fashion designers Rannva Simonsen and Alice Bioff about how they're weaving cultural histories into their fabrics and clothing. Check out their designs here: https://leirendesigns.com/ http://rannva.com/ …
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Episode 056: The Making of Molly of Denali
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16:07To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, we talk with Rochelle Adams and Dewey Hoffman about creating "Molly of Denali," accurately representing Native peoples, and the show's impact on communities across Alaska. Special thanks to PBS Kids for helping us coordinate with Rochelle and Dewey and providing us with the audio from "Grandpa's Drum" an…
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Episode 055: Lessons in Arctic Infrastructure
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10:41In this episode, we discuss how the changing Arctic is also changing the way developers build infrastructure and adapt to the new environment. Special guests include: Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, Cold Climate Housing Research Center CEO Jack Hébert, GCI VP Lori Davey, and the Launch Company founder Ben Kellie. Song credits: - "emotional" by Barra…
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Episode 054: An Inside Look at the Changing Arctic
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9:03As the Arctic goes through ecological, biological, and physical change, it's become more important to discuss this crucial issue. In this episode we talk with SEARCH executive director Brendan Kelly, Ice911 founder Leslie Field, and former Iceland president Olafur Grimsson about their work to combat and bring awareness to these changes.…
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Episode 053: Challenges in Arctic Food Security
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10:19Food security is a big problem in the Arctic. In this episode, we talk with University of Alaska Anchorage professor and FRESH founder Liz Hodges Snyder about the emotional, psychological, and cultural costs of food insecurity. We also learn from Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Chief Dana Tizya-Tramm about the changing migrations of porcupine caribou.…
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Episode 052: Tech Innovators from the Far North
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12:17On this episode of ThinkArctic, we engage with multiple expert perspectives to explore the unique opportunities the Arctic provides for innovation on land, sea, and air. This episode features guests Marine Exchange Founder Ed Page, GCI VP of Enterprise Markets Lori Davey, Coast Guard Vice Admiral Linda Fagan, and Co-Founder of K2 Dronotics and CEO …
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We're launching a brand new format! This time, we discuss the changing Arctic and its effect on maritime challenges and opportunities and shipping practices. Special guests include: Senator Lisa Murkowski, former Iceland President Ólafur Grímsson, former Alaska Lieutenant Governor Mead Treadwell, Coast Guard Vice Admiral Linda Fagan, and Marine Exc…
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We commemorate our 50th episode by taking a look back on some of our favorite interviews and give sneak preview of what's to come for the ThinkArctic podcast, including a brand new format. Stay tuned for future episodes!By GCI Arctic
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Episode 049: Twila Moon, National Snow and Ice Data Center
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20:34In this week’s episode, we talk with Twila Moon, a research scientist at the National Snow & Ice Data Center out of the University of Colorado Boulder. We discuss her work in ice dynamics and ice sheet-ocean interaction as well as the Wheelhouse Institute, an organization she helped found that focuses on sharing skills, power, and networks to affir…
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Episode 048: Holly Jenkins, University of Southampton PhD Student
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11:09In this episode of the ThinkArctic podcast, we talk with University of Southampton PhD student Holly Jenkins about her work with copepods in the Arctic ocean. She tells us why plankton are so vital to the Arctic ecosystem and how we can reduce our carbon footprint.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 047: Alexandra Middleton, University of Oulu Assistant Professor
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13:33In this episode, we talk with Alexandra Middleton, a University of Oulu professor teaching and studying sustainable business in the Arctic, about her Business Index North project focusing on the future of Arctic business. We also discuss what it’s like to work in Finnish academia and how Alexandra fits into Arctic science as a woman.…
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Episode 046: Jean Polfus, Trent University Fellow
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14:39In this episode we speak with Trent University Liber Ero Postdoctoral Fellow Jean Polfus about conducting genetic and traditional knowledge studies on caribou populations in the Northwest Territories. We also discuss the challenges women face in the Arctic science community.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 045: Victoria Herrmann, The Arctic Institute
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10:59In this episode we speak with Arctic Institute President and Managing Director Victoria Herrmann about the organization and its new content series that highlights women who live or work in the Arctic.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 044: Doug Isaacson, Minto Development Corporation
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14:06In this episode of the ThinkArctic podcast, we speak with Doug Isaacson, CEO of Minto Development Corporation, about live in the remote village of Minto, Alaska.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 043: Brian Hirsch, Deerstone Consulting
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16:28In this episode of ThinkArctic, we speak with Brian Hirsch, founder and president of Deerstone Consulting, about energy in the Arctic.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 042: Chevak, Alaska, Native Roy Atchak
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16:38In this episode of ThinkArctic, we’re at the Alaska Federation of Natives conference in Anchorage where we speak to Chevak, Alaska, Native Roy Atchak about life in the rural village.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 041: Perry Barr, Bethel Search and Rescue
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11:26In this episode of ThinkArctic, we speak with Perry Barr, vice president of Bethel Search and Rescue, about how connectivity impacts search and rescue in rural Alaska.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 040: Arctic Youth Ambassador Essau Sinnok
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12:34In this episode of ThinkArctic, we visit the 2018 Alaska Federation of Natives conference in Anchorage and speak with Arctic Youth Ambassador Essau Sinnok about climate change and connectivity in his home village of Shishmaref, Alaska.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 039: Alaska Native artist Shirley Waipa
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8:45In this episode, we speak with Shirley Waipa, an Alaska Native and jewelry maker who moved to Hawaii and now uses the internet to sell her work to those in rural parts of The Last Frontier.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 038: Throat singers Charlotte Qamaniq and Cynthia Pitsiulak
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8:39In this episode, we speak with Inuit throat singers Charlotte Qamaniq and Cynthia Pitsiulak about their craft and connection to the Arctic.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 037: Walt Meier, National Snow and Ice Data Center
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15:06In this episode of ThinkArctic, we speak with Walt Meier, senior research scientist at the National Snow and Ice Data Center, about the changing sea ice in the Arctic.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 036: Tom Leschine, University of Washington
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25:03In this episode of ThinkArctic, we speak with Tom Leschine, professor emeritus at the University of Washington School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, about Arctic policy related to oil and shipping.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 035: Kate McWilliams, Arctic Youth Ambassador
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10:44In this episode of #ThinkArctic, we speak with Arctic Youth Ambassador Kate McWilliams about life in Bethel, being a small business owner and the impact of internet connectivity.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 034: Laurel Katchatag, Arctic Youth Ambassador
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14:33In this episode, we speak with Arctic Youth Ambassador Laurel Katchatag about education, suicide awareness and growing up in rural Alaska.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 033: Tasha Elizarde, Arctic Youth Ambassador
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14:05In this episode of #ThinkArctic, we chat with Arctic Youth Ambassador Tasha Elizarde about growing up in Alaska, climate change and Arctic policy.By GCI Arctic
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In this episode of #ThinkArctic, we chat with a trio of Arctic Youth Ambassadors about the issues most important to them, including climate change and suicide.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 031: Verner Wilson III, Friends of the Earth
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14:48In this episode of #ThinkArctic, we speak with Verner Wilson III of Friends of the Earth about growing up in Bristol Bay, Alaska, and environmental concerns in the Arctic.By GCI Arctic
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In this episode, we speak with Rico Worl, co-founder of Juneau-based design firm Trickster Company, about native art.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 029: Michael Black, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
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12:56In this episode, we speak with Michael Black, Program Development Director for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, about bringing plumbing many of us take for granted to remote villages.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 028: Ward Hinger, Imaging Associates
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10:44In this episode of #ThinkArctic, we speak with Ward Hinger, CEO at Imaging Associates, about leveraging internet connectivity to deliver healthcare imaging services in rural Alaska.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 027: Greta Schuerch, Teck Alaska Incorporated
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11:44In this episode, we speak with Greta Schuerch, Senior Government & Public Relations Coordinator at Teck Alaska Incorporated, about the Red Dog mine, one of the largest zinc mines in the world.By GCI Arctic
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In this episode of #ThinkArctic, we chat with Ben Kellie, CEO and chief pilot at K2 Dronotics, about the work his drone service startup is doing in the Arctic.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 025: Mayor Richard Beneville of Nome, Alaska
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10:59In the first episode of #ThinkArctic Season 2, we chat with Richard Beneville, mayor of Nome, Alaska, about opportunities and challenges in the region.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 024: Arctic Encounter 2018 preview with Rachel Kallander
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10:47In this episode of #ThinkArctic, we speak with Rachel Kallander, founder and executive director of Arctic Encounter, about what to expect from this year’s symposium in Seattle.By GCI Arctic
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In this episode, we speak with U.S. Congressman Don Young of Alaska about priorities and opportunities in America’s Arctic.By GCI Arctic
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In this episode of #ThinkArctic, we chat with NOAA Science Communication Specialist Rebecca Reuter about research in the Arctic.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 021: Dr. Robert Bindschadler, NASA Scientist Emeritus
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16:42In this episode of #ThinkArctic, we chat with NASA Scientist Emeritus Dr. Robert Bindschadler about research in the Arctic and Antarctic.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 020: Dr. Gary Ferguson, Alaska healthcare expert
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7:07In this episode of #ThinkArctic, we chat with Dr. Gary Ferguson, a naturopathic doctor living in Anchorage who has spent more than 16 years addressing the social, economic, cultural and environmental factors that contribute to the health and well-being of Alaskans.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 019: Ronald Brower Sr., University of Alaska Fairbanks
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8:47In this episode of #ThinkArctic, we chat with Ronald Brower Sr., an instructor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, about teaching native language and growing up in the Arctic.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 018: Melanie Bahnke, Kawerak Inc.
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12:40In this episode of #ThinkArctic, we chat with Melanie Bahnke, president and CEO of Kawerak, Inc., about the challenges of living in the Arctic.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 017: Forrest Olemaun, North Slope Borough
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13:46In this episode of #ThinkArctic, we chat with Forrest “Deano” Olemaun, chief administrative officer for the North Slope Borough, about growing up in the Arctic and how technology has impacted the way of life.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 016: Paul Fuhs, Marine Exchange of Alaska
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6:09In this episode, we chat with Paul Fuhs, president of the Marine Exchange of Alaska, about vessel safety and protecting the environment.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 015: Hallie Bissett, Alaska Native Village Corporation Association
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10:59In this episode, we chat with Hallie Bissett, executive director of the Alaska Native Village Corporation Association, about the organization’s work to further the collective interests of the state’s native populations.By GCI Arctic
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In this episode, we chat with Wilfred Ryan, CEO of Ryan Air, about the longtime Alaska Bush carrier and how internet connectivity has impacted the business.By GCI Arctic
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Episode 013: Nick Hanson, American Ninja Warrior
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12:41In this episode of #ThinkArctic, we chat with Nick Hanson, better known as the the Eskimo Ninja on NBC's American Ninja Warrior, about growing up in rural Alaska and his experiences on the hit TV show.By GCI Arctic
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In this episode, we speak with Alaska Rep. Zach Fansler about connectivity, climate change and the challenges facing rural Arctic communities.By GCI Arctic
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