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It's life in the North Country - everything from athletes, to artists, and great stories.

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(Mar 20, 2026) The Norwood-Norfolk graduate's recent book is called "Tough as a Mother."

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(Mar 13, 2026) A year of no do-overs, ironically presented as an encore edition of North Words.

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(Mar 6, 2026) Jen Denny's novel "Calculated Risk" follows an Assistant Park Ranger who uses her survival skills to make it out of the mountains in one piece

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(Feb 27, 2026) For your medium-length drives or workouts, here's February's show, in 54 uninterrupted minutes.

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Mary Louise Kelly
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Jen Denny
First-time novelist, author of Calculated Risk
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Chris Shaw
Author of The Manager, set in the Adirondacks
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Clark Dunham
Legendary stage and model railroad designer
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Casey Shaw
Filmmaker, director of Unseen Olympiad
Independent filmmaker
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Pamela Ricker
Daughter of Clarke and Barbara Dunham, director and set designer
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Clarke Dunham
Legendary set designer with a long career in theater including Broadway
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Barbara Dunham
Seasoned stage designer and long-time collaborator with Clarke Dunham
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Renate Wildermuth
Author of the novel 'Gone Before You Knew Me'
Episode: This high schooler is equal parts Harriet the Spy and Katniss Everdeen

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Mitch Teich
Host of North Words

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Soma Mei-Shang Frazier

    Another compelling show. The book discussed sounds fascinating, and since I love road trip books I’ll be picking this book up soon.

    I absolutely love the hosts opening chitchat. It makes me chuckle every week.

    (PS – I listen while I’m working outside on a farm in southern Minnesota)

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    5
    Bit.ly Web Lover
    United States6 months ago
  • Could be better

    The actual interviews with the actual guests are decent. But they are always proceeded by 7 to 10 minutes of boring chitchat between two journalists that add nothing to the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    saabrian
    United Statesa year ago

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Listener chitchat between hosts adds warmth and humor.
Guest interviews are strong; lengthy host banter can feel slow for some.
Show pairs deep regional history with accessible storytelling.

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This new author drew on her experiences in the Adirondacks for the outdoor thriller, "Calculated Risk"
Q: How did you decide on Sam as the sole narrator?
Editor feedback suggested focusing the narrative through one perspective, leading Jen to switch from multiple narrators to Sam, which clarified the character arc and pacing.
This new author drew on her experiences in the Adirondacks for the outdoor thriller, "Calculated Risk"
Q: What sparked the idea for Calculated Risk and why set it in the Adirondacks?
Jen explains that living in the Adirondacks, working as a Summit Steward, and her environmental science background provided the authentic backdrop and themes of risk, choice, and self-discovery that shape Sam's journey.
The story of a memorable year for NPR's Mary Louise Kelly
Q: How has hearing loss affected your work, and what changes have you made to continue reporting effectively?
She explains using hearing aids, adaptations in the studio, and ongoing technology improvements, emphasizing resilience and a commitment to sustaining her craft while managing sensory challenges.
The story of a memorable year for NPR's Mary Louise Kelly
Q: How did the high-profile Pompeo interview influence your approach to interviews now?
Her goal remains to ask tough questions in service of understanding officials' thinking and decisions, preparing thoroughly, and pushing for complete, accurate responses even when confronted with resistance.
The story of a memorable year for NPR's Mary Louise Kelly
Q: When you go back to the book today, how do you feel the reckoning you did shapes your mindset in 2025?
She believes writing in real time helped preserve the immediacy of experiences, and while some memories now fade, the fundamental lessons about reporting courage and personal growth remain central to who she is as a journalist.

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A thoughtful program focused on life in the North Country, blending arts, literature, history, and regional storytelling. Episodes frequently center on local culture, Adirondack history, theater design, and creative backstory, often featuring authors, journalists, educators, and artists who explore how place shapes narrative and memory. Noteworthy is the collaborative, multi-generational lens—guests range from set designers and filmmakers to regional historians—and a willingness to dip into both introspective memoir and deeply researched local history. Potential listeners who enjoy regional culture, storytelling craft, and arts-and-history crossovers will likely find this show engaging and richly textured.

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1. Mary Louise Kelly
2. Jen Denny
3. Chris Shaw
4. Clark Dunham
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6. Pamela Ricker
7. Clarke Dunham
8. Barbara Dunham

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