Northern Soundings: Alaska in Conversation
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A Broader Community of Life

Ronnie Rosenberg is known for her volunteer work in Fairbanks and with those in need. She has a number of skills to draw on. Trained as a nurse, she p...
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The Consolation of Words

We often hear about speaking truth to power. What isn’t often spoken is truth to the pain and suffering suicides leave in their wake. When pastor Jim ...
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Creative Learning

Michelle Bartlett credit JR Ancheta Many, maybe all, of us get good ideas. Unfortunately, when a great notion strikes me, I quickly find ways it won’t...
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Frank Soos: Alaskan Ruminator

Credit: Karl Kowalski Writer Frank Soos was also a first-rate thinker, and he claimed his best ruminations took place on the ski trails or while bikin...
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Capturing the Firecracker Boys

Earlier this month, the University of Alaska Fairbanks bestowed on author Dan O’Neill an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters. I talk with Dan about h...
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“A Sea of Ice and Snow”

This is the third in a series of conversations between University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysicists Carl Benson and his former student and now colleag...
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Existing Cooperatively

Last week saw the 51st Earth Day. A year ago, I interviewed my guest this episode Rich Seifert along with Dave Norton about the event’s history. As I ...
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Ancient Traditions

Some of the earliest records we have of ancient humans are the painting in caves. Retired University of Alaska Fairbanks Dean and painter, Todd Sherma...
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Cold War in a Cold Place

Last Summer, during COVID lock-down, I recorded a series of conversations between University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute scientists Matt...
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