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The Howl

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True stories, told with no notes, recorded live on stages all over the North Country. Hosted by Ethan Shantie, from NCPR and the Adirondack Center for Writing.
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Story of the Day

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Get your daily dose of what's happening in New York's North Country, the Adirondacks, Vermont, Canada, and beyond. Host David Sommerstein presents the best stories from North Country Public Radio's award-winning newsroom. You'll hear the most interesting voices on the most important issues in the region. There's even a micro-newscast to keep you up to date. When you miss
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Each week, The Broadside highlights a story from the heart of the American South and asks why it matters to you. From news to arts and culture, we dive into topics that might not be on a front page, but deserve a closer look. Along the way, we explore the nuances of our home—and how what happens here ripples across the country. Hosted by Anisa Khalifa, The Broadside is a production of North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC. Find it every Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts.
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If All Else Fails

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Far-right extremism is thriving in small, rural communities across the country, gaining the support of mainstream voters and local law enforcement. In this podcast from North Country Public Radio, reporters Emily Russell and Zach Hirsch investigate extremist groups and militia movements in northern New York State, why they're drawing support, and what kinds of threats they pose at a pivotal moment for democracy in the United States.
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Every weeknight, you can count on A Little More Conversation with Ben O’Hara-Byrne to feature compelling stories, diverse viewpoints, thoughtful questions, and frank conversations on topics that matter to all Canadians. From politics to public health, diplomacy to discrimination, affordability to artificial intelligence, and the environment to entertainment, the show will deliver a fresh approach to current affairs from a genuinely Canadian perspective. Who is Ben O’Hara-Byrne? Currently the ...
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Percussion Discussion focuses on percussionists, drummers and percussion instruments used in all genres of music from big band and smooth jazz and Latin to rock, country and World tunes. Host Jim Laveroni is a drummer and percussionist for over 40 years, and plays with two bands.
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Baby Carl's Happy Apocalypse

Doyle Dean and Bill Vitek

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Baby Carl’s Happy Apocalypse podcast is a lighthearted and inspirational take on a very serious topic that includes interviews with interesting people, laughing children, happy cows, car-talk banter, a labyrinth, an outdoor classroom filled with conversations, and singing. Who is Baby Carl? Well, he’s just a little guy: a toddler with a big vocabulary, a hearty appetite for information, and an even bigger love for humanity. And he loves singing songs. He has a friend, Bill. Bill’s a philosop ...
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Sailing the world is a dream for some - a British executive on how it made her childhood a nightmare (1:45) Guest: Suzanne Heywood, author of Wavewalker: A Memoir of Breaking Free National Nursing Week - we check in with how nurses in Canada are coping four years since the 2020 pandemic (32:26) Guest: Lisa McKendrick-Calder, associate professor of …
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How will the Drake mansion shooting be investigated? (2:03) Guest: David Perry, CEO of Investigative Solutions Network Inc, private investigator & former Toronto police detective Stormy Daniels takes the stand (16:01) Guest: Alex Woodward, senior US reporter, UK Independent True Crime: Why these women are building a database of 12,000 missing, murd…
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(May 8, 2024) This year, NCPR's news team is reporting on climate change in the North Country and how we're adapting to those changes. To launch the series, Amy Feiereisel reports the results of our climate change survey, where we asked our audience about the changes they're seeing in springtime.Por NCPR News
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(May 8, 2024) A judge knocked off the November ballot an amendment to the state Constitution that would guarantee the right to an abortion and protections for gender identity. Democrats who support the amendment are confident they will get it reinstated on appeal; the NCPR newsroom is underway with a year-long series on how climate change impacts e…
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Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson on why he deserves a chance to clear his name (1:25) Guest: Ben Johnson, former Canadian sprinter, and Olympian The meteoric rise and inevitable fall of Justin Trudeau (16:46) Guest: Paul Wells, journalist and author of Trudeau on the Ropes Nijjar arrests diplomatic fallout (34:48) Guest: Michael Kugelman, Director, So…
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(May 7, 2024) In Watertown, hundreds of people in the city don't have a stable place to live, and there's no permanent homeless shelter. A group of advocates recently held a week-long demonstration to raise awareness about homelessness in the city. Also: Gov. Hochul is apologizing for an off-the-cuff remark she made, saying that in the Bronx "some …
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(May 7, 2024) A behavioral health organization with locations in Clinton and Warren counties plans to hire 100 new people; a group of advocates recently held a week-long demonstration to raise awareness about homelessness in Watertown; we'll take advantage of this warm time just before the black flies come, and go on a canoe camping trip on Lower S…
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(May 6, 2024) A controversial large solar project in Canton is raising questions about local decision-making power versus the need to find more sources of carbon-free energy. A public comment session about the Rich Road solar project is Tuesday night. Also: Environmental advocates say New York needs to cut plastic packaging in half to help save the…
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(May 6, 2024) The state will host a public comment hearing Tuesday night about a controversial solar development in Canton; environmental advocates are pushing state lawmakers again to cut plastic packaging in half; It’s warming up, and with that... black flies, unfortunately. Listener Phil Fitzpatrick shares advice for repelling them, a poem for t…
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RCMP arrests alleged hitmen accused of killing B.C. Sikh leader Guest: Stewart Bell, National Investigative Journalist, Global News Foreign interference a ‘stain’ on Canada’s electoral process Guest: Sam Cooper, investigative journalist, The Bureau How intense student protests may hurt Joe Biden’s election chances, and Donald Trump’s TIME magazine …
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Canadian sportscasting legend Rod Black’s greatest call of them all: His son’s Tyler’s MLB debut in Milwaukee (1:45) Guest: Rod Black, Canadian sports broadcaster Wacko or a work in progress? Scrutiny of B.C. drug decriminalization pilot program intensifies (16:17) Guest: Deputy Chief Fiona Wilson, Vancouver Police Department, President, BC Associa…
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(May 3, 2024) We remember the legacy of forest ranger and trans activist Robbi Mecus, who died in a climbing accident in Alaska last week. People who knew her best say she was an irreplaceable leader in the Adirondack community. Also: A court ruling this week paves the way for the use of an herbicide to fight an invasive species in Lake George.…
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(May 3, 2024) It’s been a week since the Adirondacks lost one of its most revered forest rangers and a leader among the queer community. A look at the legacy of Robbi Mecus; New York is phasing out natural gas use in new buildings, but advocates say there's a wealth disparity between who can do it easily and who can't afford the change; John Warren…
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Donate: The Broadside is made possible by contributions from listeners like you. Support WUNC-North Carolina Public Radio and this podcast by making a donation. This week, we're revisiting a story from last year that's recently been back in the headlines. Discount stores like Family Dollar and Dollar General have become ubiquitous in the American l…
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Charlottetown police capture Toronto man at top of national most-wanted fugitive list (1:46) Guest: Charmaine Flowers, mother of victim Sharmar Powell-Flowers One year after his death, a look back at Gordon Lightfoot’s lasting legacy (15:22) Guest: Ron Sexsmith, singer and songwriter Winnipeg Jets season ends after four straight Colorado Avalanche …
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(May 2, 2024) Gov. Kathy Hochul is defending the police raids at Columbia University and the City College of New York to quell pro-Palestinian protests; as a part of NCPR's ongoing series about North Country libraries, a profile of "Mr. Ben" Carman of the Plattsburgh Public Library; and a conversation with a budding illustrator in Massena. Makena O…
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(May 2, 2024) If you've raised kids in Plattsburgh, or are a kid yourself, you probably know "Mr. Ben." A profile of the children's librarian who's introduced the love of reading to loads of kids in the city. Also: Election officials are struggling to hire enough people to work the polls this year.Por NCPR News
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Pierre Poilievre kicked out of Question Period (1:43) Guest: Dale Smith, freelance journalist in the Parliamentary Press Gallery, author of The Unbroken Machine The straight story on posture (16:05) Guest: Beth Linker, University of Pennsylvania, author, Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America Deeply unhappy’ grocery shoppers plan to boycott Loblaw…
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(May 1, 2024) Governor Kathy Hochul is touting the state's new investment in artificial intelligence; communities throughout the North Country are dealing with a shortage of poll workers. Many county Boards of Election are thinking of ways to get young people involved; also, we're heading into morel mushroom season, so we'll listen again to an edib…
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(May 1, 2024) Tahawus was a mining town built deep in the Adirondack wilderness. In the 1960s, everything in the town was either moved or buried. How it came to be, and why it disappeared. Also: Today is the first day of turkey hunting season, and the first day for catching several species of fish.Por NCPR News
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Why are student protests booming around North America, including at McGill University in Montreal? (1:31) Guest: Robert Cohen, a professor of history and social studies in NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development Remember Me As Human - the daughter of Eagles’ guitarist Joe Walsh on navigating a world of fame (17:01) Gues…
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(Apr 30, 2024) It's migration season for birds, and New York is taking official action to help them fly safely. The Lights Out program is dimming the lights on all state buildings, and encouraging the public to get involved, too. Also: Over the weekend, former students from the Ivy Ridge boarding school in Ogdensburg called for something to be done…
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(Apr 30, 2024) Tahawus was a mining town built deep in the Adirondack wilderness. In the 1960s, everything in the town was either moved or buried. Today, how it came to be, and why it disappeared; it's migration season for birds! Here's what New York is doing, and what you can do to help them on their way; a listener tries to stump Todd with sound …
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(Apr 29, 2024) Adirondack forest ranger Robbi Mecus died in an ice climbing accident in Alaska last Thursday; former Ivy Ridge students and community members rallied in Ogdensburg on Saturday after a documentary alleges abuse that took place at a now-closed boarding facility; plus, a preview of the Pendragon Theatre's upcoming summer season.…
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April 26, 2024: Guest host Syd Smith in for Ben O-Hara-Byrne B.C. Orca calf finds its way out of lagoon to freedom (0:00) Guest: Paul Cottrell, the Pacific marine mammal coordinator with Fisheries and Oceans Canada Donald Trump’s hush money trial, and his immunity argument with the Supreme Court (19:18) Guest: Raymond Brescia, the Associate Dean fo…
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April 25, 2024: Guest host Syd Smith in for Ben O-Hara-Byrne Honda investing $15 billion to build four new EV plants in Canada (0:00) Guest: Sam Fiorani, Vice President, Global Vehicle Forecasting, AutoForecast Solutions LLC U.S. TikTok’s future in jeopardy - will Canada follow suit in banning the app? What does this mean for creators? (10:47) Gues…
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(Apr 26, 2024) The Netflix documentary "The Program" exposed alleged physical, mental, and sexual abuse students were subjected to at a former boarding school near Ogdensburg. We talk with the filmmaker, who is also a former student, about what happened at Ivy Ridge. And we talk with people in Ogdensburg about grappling with Ivy Ridge's legacy.…
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(Apr 26, 2024) A Netflix documentary revealed abuse allegations at a former facility for troubled teens in Ogdensburg. A conversation with former Ivy Ridge student, and director of "The Program"; plus, how folks in Ogdensburg are grappling with the legacy; and, Potsdam author, Rebecca Donnelly, is out with a new graphic novel. She's joining NCPR an…
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Donate: The Broadside is made possible by contributions from listeners like you. Support WUNC-North Carolina Public Radio and this podcast by making a donation. The majority of funding for state wildlife programs comes from hunting licenses and taxes associated with hunting, fishing and guns. But a generational decline in hunters and a deadly disea…
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April 24, 2024: Guest host Syd Smith in for Ben O'Hara-Byrne Honda enters EV industry in Canada (0:00) Guest: Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Manufacturers Association of Canada Canadian EV sales rising, but is interest dropping? (14:28) Guest: Huw Williams, national spokesperson, Canadian Automobile Dealers Association Jets look to bounc…
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(Apr 25, 2024) For the last two months, a nonprofit SPCA near Plattsburgh has been caring for almost 50 dogs seized in an alleged animal cruelty case. The organization's leaders say they've been stretched thin, but things are turning a corner as they ready the dogs for adoption. Also: Environmental groups say they'll push the New York State Assembl…
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(Apr 25, 2024) For the last two months, a nonprofit SPCA in Clinton County has cared for almost 50 dogs seized in an alleged animal cruelty case. The organization's leaders say they've been stretched thin, but things are turning a corner as they ready the dogs for adoption; environmental groups say they'll push the New York State Assembly to approv…
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Why the medical community opposes the Liberal’s capital gains hike (1:40) Guest: Dr. Kathleen Ross, president, Canadian Medical Association The Federal Housing Minister on Canada’s ambitious plan to tackle the housing crisis (15:02) Guest: Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities of Canada How the Oilers won game one against…
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(Apr 24, 2024) The new state budget includes the first-ever paid pre-natal leave policy in the country. Who that could help in the North Country, and whether it's enough to help pregnant people get the health care they need. Also: Efforts are underway to highlight the history of Harriet Tubman and other Upstate New Yorkers who fought against slaver…
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(Apr 24, 2024) The new state budget includes the first-ever paid prenatal leave policy in the country. Now, New Yorkers will get 20 hours of paid sick leave for health appointments during pregnancy. That's in addition to their regular parental leave; we'll hear how Essex County is helping farmers manage their land sustainably; also, a conversation …
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Umar Zameer acquitted of murder in Toronto police officer’s death, should he have been charged in the first place? (1:54) Guest: Monte MacGregor, criminal lawyer and partner at Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini Fear and frustration as Canada’s Jewish community gets set to mark Passover (16:55) Guest: Michael Levitt, President/CEO, Friends…
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(Apr 23, 2024) Stefanik is leading the push to get the President of Columbia University to resign amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus; Hochul scored her lowest favorability rating since Siena College began tracking her in 2021, with only 40% viewing her positively, and 49% viewing her negatively; Kitty O'Neil with the Cornell Cooperative …
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(Apr 22, 2024) State lawmakers passed a $237 billion budget that incentivizes new affordable housing and restores cuts to school aid; a major newspaper covering the Akwesasne Mohawk community has had to suspend publication as it deals with financial troubles; also, in celebration of Earth Day we'll take a walk and talk with Vermont poet David Crews…
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U.S. Election roundup: Jury is in place for the Trump trial and a rare bipartisan moment in Congress (1:48) Guest: Alex Woodward, senior U.S. reporter, The Independent 25 Years After Columbine: Why the Massacre Was a Turning Point for America (16:31) Guest: Beverly Kingston, director, Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, University of C…
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An accountant explains what the capital gains changes mean for you (1:54) Guest: John Oakey, Vice President of Taxation, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, With Passover set to begin, families of Gaza hostages try to stay optimistic (17:01) Guest: Maya Roman, family member of current and former hostages The search for Canada’s greatest s…
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(Apr 19, 2024) The Adirondack signs, brown with yellow writing, have become iconic symbols of the Adirondack Park. Have you ever wondered who makes them? They all come from one workshop in Northville. Also: The federal government is investing $6 billion in Micron's semiconductor chip factories north of Syracuse.…
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(Apr 19, 2024) The community of North Creek is crossing their fingers for a state grant to keep their nursing home open. Elderwood is hosting an open house Saturday morning for the community to meet residents, staff and families; we’ll take a tour of the shop in the lower Adirondacks that makes all those yellow and brown Adirondack Park signs; and …
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The grocery store banana as we know it is a monoculture, which means that from Tokyo to Tulsa nearly everyone eats the same variety. That lack of diversity makes the plant incredibly vulnerable, and it’s facing an existential threat in the form of a devastating fungus. The cure may be growing in an office park in North Carolina. Featuring: Bradley …
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One year later, arrests made in $24M gold and cash heist at Pearson (1:43) Guest: Bruce Pitt-Payne, Retired RCMP Major Crime Investigator and Consultant A Toronto daughter's alleged plot to have her parents murdered subject of new Netflix documentary (16:00) Guest: Jeremy Grimaldi, executive producer, What Jennifer Did GC Strategies partner and Arr…
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(Apr 18, 2024) People in North Creek in the southern Adirondacks are worried the only local nursing home is about to close. Elderwood's administrator says the future hinges on a $2.5 million state grant. Also: A new visitor center on the St. Lawrence Seaway will give people a great new view of the locks in Massena.…
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Federal budget reaction - What effects will this budget have on Canada and does the balance sheet make sense? (1:24) Guest: Don Drummond, the Stauffer-Dunning Fellow at Queen’s University, former chief economist at Toronto-Dominion Bank Federal budget reaction - After recent housing announcements, how much can we expect them to cost? (16:29) Guest:…
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