Best Landscape Alaska Podcasts (2025)

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Talk of Alaska: Holiday Greetings from Across the State 2025 1:56:22

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Alaska Public Media’s warmest holiday tradition, Talk of Alaska: Holiday Greetings from Across the State, is back again this year with hosts Steve Heimel and Wesley Early.Connecting Alaskans, from Utqiaġvik to Juneau, hear festive greetings, well wishes and sentiments from those who call Alaska home. With listeners all over the state, and even in t…

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2025 Wrap-Up: Gals Chat, A Corn Cob, Alaska, and One Man, ep. 333 1:12:57

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To send 2025 off into the great abyss, we have a sensational year-end Basic Folk roundtable featuring Lizzie's group chat: Kaïa Kater, Olivia Ellen Lloyd, and Isa Burke. It can feel so challenging to know which media you can trust and whose takes you can really take to the bank. There is no one we trust more to wrap-up this wild and wacky year than…

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The Home for Good program | Talk of Alaska 54:37

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Stable housing helps people live healthier, happier lives with less risk of injury, illness and trauma that our unhoused neighbors face on a daily basis. In the past decade, increased attention to the growing numbers of people experiencing homelessness has resulted in multiple efforts to help get people off the streets with mixed results. The Unite…

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North to the Future | Talk of Alaska 54:24

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Many young people have been inspired to venture to the 49th state by the book Coming into the Country, by John McPhee.Nearly 50 years later, a student of McPhee’s followed in his footsteps and wrote about his life changing travels through Alaska’s vast wilderness. The author and Alaskans who helped him learn about the state, and how climate change …

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025: Behind the Mic with Stacy LeBaron on Cats, Clinics, and Burnout 39:16

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In this special episode of United We Spay, the mic flips as longtime host Stacy LeBaron takes the guest seat for the first time. Interviewed by United Spay Alliance's Administrative Director Brianna Lovell Myers, Stacy reflects on her 30+ years in animal welfare, her unexpected entry into the world of trap-neuter-return (TNR), and the pivotal momen…

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Madison Cunningham is Embarrassed All the Time. ep. 332 59:12

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Our episode with Madison Cunningham was one of those all-time Basic Folk moments where a guest gets really deep really quickly. I'm so grateful to have had the chance to speak with this brilliant young torchbearer of the folk tradition to celebrate the release of her new album, 'Ace.' Cunningham grew up in the church, an environment which shaped he…

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The 25th Anchorage International Film Festival | Talk of Alaska 53:54

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If you’ve ever attended the Anchorage International Film Festival, you know their slogan, films worth freezing for, is accurate. The annual line up of features and shorts from Alaskan filmmakers and other U.S. and international creatives brings a festive start to December. This year is the festival’s 25th anniversary and Alaska Native film adaptati…

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We Talk Photo with Guy Tal and Michael Gordon part 2 33:00

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We are overjoyed to welcome Guy Tal and Michael Gordon to the show at the same time. They are both longtime friends of us and of the show, but to have them together on the same episode is epic! Listen in as we discuss different topics related to creativity and the creative life, inspiration and happiness in photography. Because of the length of our…

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Improving Alaska's foster care system | Talk of Alaska 54:05

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The Alaska office of Children’s Services, OCS, is tasked with protecting children and supporting struggling families. Providing a stable, loving home for children helps improve their chances for success in health, education, social settings and future employment. An audit required by a 2018 law aimed at improving OCS outcomes found problems persist…

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We Talk Photo with Guy Tal & Michael Gordon pt 1 25:14

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We are overjoyed to welcome Guy Tal and Michael Gordon to the show at the same time. They are both longtime friends of us and of the show, but to have them together on the same episode is epic! Listen in as we discuss different topics related to creativity and the creative life, inspiration and happiness in photography. Because of the length of our…

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The science and beauty of the Northern Lights | Talk of Alaska 56:16

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Aurora Borealis, more commonly known as the Northern Lights, have inspired legends, songs and stories for generations. Recent atmospheric conditions have made the aurora especially active and have delighted Alaskans as well as people in the lower 48. What’s the science behind the spike in activity? Why do the colorful displays happen at all? And ho…

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Frazey Ford Revisits the Subtle Grooves of 'Indian Ocean', ep. 331 51:19

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Frazey Ford has always loved soul music. She fell in love with Otis Redding at age 11 and discovered people like Ann Peebles along the way, but it was Al Green that really knocked her out. She loved the layers, the expression, and especially his voice. She completely dove in and even started an Al Green cover band. Although she had been perfecting …

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024: Confronting the Vet Shortage with Cheri Storms 25:10

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In this episode of United We Spay, host Stacy LeBaron welcomes Cheri Storms, Executive Director of Pet Friendly Services of Indiana and Chair of the United Spay Alliance Vet Shortage Task Force. With a statewide view of spay/neuter services and firsthand experience navigating the challenges of veterinary access, Cheri brings clarity and urgency to …

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The changing landscape of public health | Talk of Alaska 54:28

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For decades, most Americans have relied on the American Medical Association, the Centers for Disease Control and their own local physician to get advice and guidance on everything from a healthy diet and exercise to air quality, disease prevention and which annual vaccines they should get. But the Trump administration’s pick of RFK Jr. as Health an…

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Chef George Easter, a Culinary magician and a Food Systems leader 51:02

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Chef George Easter not only creates magical cuisine that generates comments like, "he's a culinary genius", "his menus emulate the arctic skies", he is a strong food system leader. His focus is on being all that and also in creating upscale elegance in his restaurant where every plate tells a story. And what a story it is! He deliberately and thoug…

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The Barr Brothers Rally Around Mysticism, ep. 330 1:01:25

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In the eight years since The Barr Brothers last released an album, Andrew has been drumming with people like Feist, Mumford & Sons, and Broken Social Scene while Brad released a solo record and underwent incredible personal change. Brad made the huge decision to get sober, which he talks about candidly in our Basic Folk interview. Anything you read…

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Rural housing and homelessness | Talk of Alaska 53:58

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Housing for people who have been sleeping outdoors becomes more urgent as winter approaches, and as the chronic shortage of affordable housing persists across the state, new complications such as the federal government shutdown and the sudden housing crisis in the Kuskokwim region are adding pressure to plans for helping Alaskans find shelter. What…

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We Talk Photo Alaska Workshop Recap 37:04

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In this episode of We Talk Photo, Jack and John talk about their most recent workshop in Katmai National Park photographing the grizzly bears amidst the Fall colors. This was their 7th workshop in this beautiful area and once again provided an amazing experience for all of the folks who came along. This is a bucket-list type of workshop as this exp…

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Typhoon Halong recovery efforts | Talk of Alaska 54:41

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Typhoon Halong devastated Kipnuk, wiping out the majority of the community. Kwigillingok was hit very hard and numerous other communities in the Kuskokwim Delta region also suffered damage. Hundreds of people were evacuated from the hardest-hit areas, and many are now in temporary shelters in Anchorage. As repair and recovery work ramp up, how much…

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David Wilcox Can Heal Your Heart in Two Minutes, ep. 329 1:11:03

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Asheville-based songwriter David Wilcox has been through some s-h-i-t. A difficult childhood in Northeast Ohio sent him seeking answers – mostly on his bicycle – in an attempt to get away. He has spent his lifetime leaning into his problems and digging into their roots at the source: his own heart. He decided to see what lessons his heart had been …

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Respectful Dissent | Talk of Alaska 55:41

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Democracy is often loud, messy and argumentative. After all, it’s a system designed to support the right to differing values and political ideas. A healthy democracy allows for dissent and disagreement, peaceful protests, marches and campaigns that work to persuade voters to support or reject certain ideas. But currently in America, dissent too oft…

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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 26:17

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Sen. Murkowski discusses the government shutdown | Talk of Alaska 55:30

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Southside Community Farmer's Market, making a difference. 45:55

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It's a success story of creating a food and community focused market where community and vendors come together to provide locally produced and crafted food to the most insecure area in our city. Vendors line up every Tuesday to offer abundance of produce, eggs, baked goods, preserves, flowers, mushrooms, salsa, meat and seafood to the community. Th…

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023: Revolutionizing Veterinary Care: Dr. Michelle Gonzalez and the Rascal Unit 30:08

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On today's episode of United We Spay, join Stacy LeBaron as she welcomes Dr. Michelle Gonzalez, the passionate founder of the Rascal Unit, a mobile veterinary clinic making waves in Ohio. Dr. G shares her mission to tackle animal overpopulation through accessible and affordable spay-neuter services. Stacy and Dr. G's conversation reveals the hurdle…

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Kathleen Edwards: Making up for 30 Years of No Tears, ep. 328 1:07:00

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Kathleen Edwards claims that she's now a pretty frequent crier after not crying for the first 30 years of her life. One reason for this change is the connectedness she has been feeling since leaving music and starting her coffee shop, Quitters. In our Basic Folk conversation, Edwards tears up talking about the cover of her new album 'Billionaire,' …

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Reading recommendations for the colder seasons | Talk of Alaska 53:48

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A well-written novel can change the course of a life, a nation, the world, or just provide you some nice entertainment for an afternoon.

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Peter Rowan: The Bluegrass Buddha's Tex-Mex Roots, ep. 327 1:08:54

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Legendary Massachusetts-born, California-based musician Peter Rowan is best known for his bluegrass roots. A practicing Buddhist, he did time in Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys as well as in the short-lived and epically important Old & In the Way with Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. However, his latest album 'Tales of the Free Mexican Airforce' celeb…

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The future of public broadcasting | Talk of Alaska 55:09

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The congressional rescission vote that ended federal support for public broadcasting will hit rural and tribal stations especially hard in the coming months and years. Since 1967, public media has provided free educational and news programming to help all Americans access quality content. The stations hardest-hit by the cut are in communities that …

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What will Anchorage's next 50 years look like? | Talk of Alaska 54:31

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Anchorage at 50 and the path to the future is our discussion on this Talk of Alaska.

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022: Helping Animals that Confront Crisis due to Climate Change with Pat Chan 23:14

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What if there was a way to directly impact animal welfare and environmental sustainability while honoring cultural traditions? Join us for United We Spay as we uncover the inspiring path of Patricia "Pat" Chan, a trailblazer in animal welfare and the first female division chief for the Panama Canal Commission. Through her vision, Spay Panama has be…

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Rissi Palmer & Miko Marks: "Buckle Bunny," No Cringe, and My Black Country, ep. 326 1:07:02

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This time on Basic Folk, we are checking in with country singer-songwriter and Color Me Country radio host Rissi Palmer and Americana country artist Miko Marks. The two close friends both came up as Black women in country music in the early part of the 21st century where they experienced gatekeepers and discrimination in the industry, but undeniabl…

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We Talk Photo with Tiffany Briley 43:15

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Jack and John welcome Tiffany Reed Briley to the podcast! It’s a long time overdue having Tiffany on the program, so the conversation is lively and diverse. Take a step in to Tiffanys world as she travels for her numerous workshops and runs her successful businesses, bringing inspiration, education and creativity to her clients. Uplifting and infor…

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Microplastic contamination | Talk of Alaska 53:43

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You can’t get through a day without encountering plastic. From your toothbrush, to your keyboard to your clothes. Despite its popularity, plastic is a toxic material that does not decompose, it just gets smaller. Microscopic plastics are now found in soil and water throughout our state and especially in the arctic. Alaska Scientists are studying ho…

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Vibe Coaches: Maya de Vitry, Ethan Jodziewicz, Joel Timmons, & Shelby Means, ep. 325 1:12:09

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Maya de Vitry, Ethan Jodziewicz, Joel Timmons, and Shelby Means are on Basic Folk today talking about their new collaborations. Maya produced both Shelby and Joel's debut solo albums this year; Joel and Ethan play in Maya's band; and the two couples (Joel & Shelby are married and Ethan & Maya are partners) are all very close friends. They met in Na…

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Preventing and treating opioid use disorder | Talk of Alaska 53:49

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Opioids are powerful drugs that can help people who are struggling with pain from severe injuries or illness, but the compounds are also highly addictive and the CDC says overdose is one of the leading causes of injury death for adults in the U.S. with rates quickly climbing from the early 2000s. In recent years, overdose deaths have declined in mo…

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Paul Brady on Tina Turner, Irish Music and Not Being Too Famous, ep. 324 54:33

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Bob Dylan once called Paul Brady a "secret hero" and meant it as a compliment. The Irish songwriting legend has not been bothered by the fact that his profile has not risen as high as some of his peers. Starting off in the world of traditional Irish music, Brady spent time in the hugely influential Irish group Planxty until they disbanded in 1975. …

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Everyone Has a Friend in Joe K. Walsh, ep. 323 49:59

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Originally from northern Minnesota, Joe K. Walsh grew up in Duluth and became enthralled with the mandolin (his primary focus, currently) after hearing the first David Grisman Quintet record. His dad got the young Joe his own mando. He ended up getting very serious about the instrument and found himself studying at Berklee College of Music in Bosto…

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What's next for education funding and policy? | Talk of Alaska 54:23

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Alaska’s school district leaders are celebrating the funding veto override lawmakers accomplished at the start of the special session in Juneau. The funds will help keep staff and programs in place and provide other support, but district officials say more is still needed. What would it take to adequately fund Alaska schools and where are they focu…

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Risse Greenhouse, a family legacy rooted in tradition 52:49

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A greenhouse rooted in tradition, Risse shows pride in what they sell. Their ongoing commitment and focus on building relationships and education is exemplary. Come meet this amazing family, listen to their story and aspirations. Risse Greenhouse was started 65 years ago in Fairbanks, AK by Lee and Greta Risse. They were both homesteaders and evolv…

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021: Spay/Neuter Success: How Humboldt County Ended Shelter Euthanasia with Jennifer Raymond 29:02

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Imagine having the power to transform entire communities by addressing a single, crucial issue: pet overpopulation. Join us for this episode of United We Spay as we unfold the inspiring journey of Jennifer Raymond, whose unwavering passion for animal welfare has led to significant changes in Humboldt County and beyond. From her college days promoti…

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Everyone Belongs at the Olive Klug show, ep. 322 52:36

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Olive Klug and I (Cindy) recorded this interview in my closet while they were in Portland, Maine to play a show. They stayed along with their band Cori, Haley, and Payton and it was a real pleasure to be around them for a few days. You can tell that Olive is at their best around their band and it is a true collaboration on stage. Shoutout to the wh…

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Around the Alaska table: a storytelling recipe project | Talk of Alaska 54:14

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Recipes tell a story. That’s the core concept of a new project looking to examine the history of Alaska and the people who live here through the lens of cooking. From time-honored culinary traditions to modern cuisine and fusion restaurants, the food we make, and how we prepare it, can tell powerful stories about individuals and the ways people hav…

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Gina Chavez: From Choir Kid to Latin Grammy Nominee, ep. 321 1:05:37

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New bestie Gina Chavez speaks about her journey in music, her deep love for connecting with people, and the influence of her mixed cultural background on Basic Folk. Her parents are of Mexican and Swiss-German descent. Her father, although second generation Mexican-American, was not raised with Spanish language or any Mexican culture. Gina discusse…

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The meaning of equity, and Anchorage's new equity center | Talk of Alaska 53:40

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Defining true equity, and Anchorage’s new Equity Center is our discussion on this Talk of Alaska.

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We Talk Photo with Bill Fortney 41:11

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Join Jack and John as they talk with their longtime friend Bill Fortney. Bill is an institution in the photographic community and has enjoyed a career spanning over 55 years. He is one of the pioneers of the photo workshop concepts and has met and befriended all of the luminaries of this profession. Listen in as they discuss Bills earlier career an…

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Tony Kamel Believes in Life and You Should Too, ep. 320 41:34

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You may recognize the voice, face, and vibe of wonderful human being Tony Kamel from his acclaimed bluegrass group, Wood & Wire. But Tony is on Basic Folk today to talk about his wonderful solo albums, including his latest, 'We're All Gonna Live.' The album, which just came out, is a realist-optimist's guide to navigating a complex and often heartb…

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The cost of cutting scientific research | Talk of Alaska 55:08

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What will funding cuts mean for the future of America’s global position as a leader in scientific research?

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Kora Feder is the Future of Political Folk Songwriting, but also Has Too Many Craft Projects, ep. 319 41:53

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On this episode of Basic Folk, Kora Feder talks about her new album, 'Some Kind of Truth,' as well as reflecting on the incredible changes and growth she's experienced since we last spoke in February 2020. One of the impacts of the pandemic on her music career was the necessity of exploring other artistic ventures like crafting hats and lino-cuttin…

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Coordinating state and federal resources to fight drug trafficking | Talk of Alaska 54:21

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A new federal-state effort to stem the flow of illegal drugs and ramp up the punishment for those who sell them is underway across the nation, including in Alaska.