Northern Soundings: Alaska in Conversation
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
This thoughtful program explores Alaska and the world through conversations with writers, artists, scientists, historians, and the people who live in the North. Each episode touches on the guest’s creative works and background, and discussions frequently branch out in unexpected directions.
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I continue my series Northern Soundbites with a discussion about viruses with microbiologist Professor Mary Beth Leigh. There is a bevy of fine reports… -
Recommended ReadingIn these interesting times, Northern Soundings is trying for flexibility. I’m practicing good social distancing and interviewing guests remotely from… -
Politics in Uncertain TimesSegments for this show were recorded before events surrounding the viral pandemic COVID-19 radically transformed the social landscape across the globe.… -
Recently, the Alaska Anthropological Association held its annual meeting in Fairbanks. One of the talks offered, co-sponsored with the Nordic Ski Club of… -
The Fairbanks Arts Association is accustomed to displaying images by local photographers. But the current display at the traveling Bear Gallery is unique… -
Balm of Hurt Minds“Sleep that knits up the raveled sleave of care,The death of each day’s life, sore labor’s bath,Balm of hurt minds, great nature’s second course,Chief… -
This week, University of Alaska Fairbanks Political Science professor Alexander Hirsch and UA Press’ Nate Bauer discuss polls and peering ahead… -
University of Alaska microbiologist Dr. Mary Beth Leigh describes research into the bio-remediation of a miles-long sulfolane plume stemming from a… -
Steve Parker's Rock GardenCredit Steve ParkerEdit | RemoveFew would deny we seem to live in a very contentious political period. This can make the average…
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Freelance journalist Lois Parshley joins me this episode. She has reported from every continent on the globe. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker,…
