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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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(Jun 18, 2026) Two Democrats are running in the primary for New York's 24th Congressional District, covering the Thousand Islands and Watertown. Both say they're focused on affordability. Also: the agency that monitors energy usage in New York is war... more

(Jun 17, 2026) On today's Story of the Day, we go behind the scenes of a recent drag show held in the Adirondacks during Pride Month. Also: groups around the state are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation that they say would improve the resp... more

(Jun 16, 2026) On today's Story of the Day, we hear about tomorrow's community food drive in St. Lawrence County. It comes amid rising food insecurity in the North Country. Also: highlights from the NY-21 Democratic debate.

(Jun 15, 2026) On today's Story of the Day, the state budget is $9 billion more than previously advertised. We hear from our state reporters about the now $277 billion spending plan. Also, a new state program aims to help combat algae blooms.

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Recent Guests

Blake Gendebien
St. Lawrence County farmer and Democratic candidate for NY-21
Candidate for New York's 21st Congressional District
Episode: 6/10/26: NY-21 Democrat Blake Gendebien
Stuart Amoriell
Lake Placid restaurant owner and Democratic candidate for NY-21
The Pickled Pig, Lake Placid
Episode: 6/9/26: NY-21 Democrat Stuart Amoriell
Rachel Kiltz
Owner/manager of Nippletop Liquors in Lake Placid
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Episode: 6/5/26: A side hustle pays off in Lake Placid
Giselle Pemberton
Guide with the New York City Birding Alliance
New York City Birding Alliance
Episode: 6/4/26: Black Birders Week in the Adirondack woods
Deb Cheetham
Avid birder from Potsdam
Independent birder
Episode: 6/4/26: Black Birders Week in the Adirondack woods
Akilah Clarke
Originally from Jamaica, lives in Lake Placid
Community member
Episode: 6/4/26: Black Birders Week in the Adirondack woods
Chris Gosling
Science teacher at Saranac Lake High School who led the balloon project
Saranac Lake High School
Episode: 6/3/26: Saranac Lake High School's weather balloon
Dan Stec
State Senator representing Clinton, Essex, Franklin and Warren Counties and parts of St. Lawrence and Washington Counties
New York State Senate
Episode: 6/2/26: Republican Dan Stec on the state budget
Anthony Constantino
CEO of Sticker Mule, candidate for Congress
Sticker Mule
Episode: 6/1/26: Republicans on the attack, against each other, in NY-21

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David Sommerstein
Host of Story of the Day; North Country Public Radio

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Great podcast

    I look forward to Story of the Day everyday, and I’m sad when I miss it. Now I can binge listen to my heart’s content. Keep up the good work NCPR!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ADKPodcastgirl
    United States8 years ago
  • Great listening

    Topics are timely and always pertain to the North Country.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    mn236
    United States9 years ago
  • Like it!

    Well done, quick blast of local news/interest stories to start the day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReynoldsKid
    United States9 years ago

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Quick, engaging daily news blasts to start the day.
Great podcast—binge-worthy and deeply rooted in local life.
Topics are timely and consistently tied to the North Country.

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6/2/26: Republican Dan Stec on the state budget
Q: What would you have wanted to see either included in the budget or addressed in this session and other bills?
He emphasizes stronger corrections officer safety and staffing measures, faster reforms to address prison safety and contraband, and a broader set of policy actions beyond the National Guard increase, including potential additional COs and stand-alone legislation.
6/2/26: Republican Dan Stec on the state budget
Q: Can you just explain as simply as you can what the death gamble is?
The death gamble changes the retirement-age death benefit so that if someone dies while still employed past retirement age, their spouse would still receive the death benefit; otherwise the benefit would be lost.
6/8/26: What happened in Albany
Q: What were the most consequential changes in this year's budget package?
The budget included a large infrastructure of policy changes, including a rollback of some climate mandates, a one-year pause on large data centers, restrictions on how police wear masks, and expanded rights to sue for harms related to immigration enforcement, alongside health insurance considerations and a significant rebate program.
5/29/26: Thru-paddling the Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Q: What makes you want to check this off?
I've always wanted to do this trail to see waterways unexplored, and the allure of Maine and the Allagash has inspired me to persevere through the challenge and complete the journey.
5/20/26: An incarcerated journalist on clemency
Q: What conditions or changes does Lennon believe should accompany clemency or time off, given the system's past issues?
He emphasizes intrinsic self-improvement and accountability, suggesting that a second chance should reflect genuine reform rather than being given regardless of behavior, and critiques policies that fail to incentivize good conduct.

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A timely, regional news program focused on the North Country, Adirondacks, and cross-border stories. Episodes span local politics, education, infrastructure, environment, and community life, often featuring on-the-ground reporting, expert guests, and in-depth investigations. The mix of policy context, local voices, and data-driven storytelling tends to attract listeners who want to understand how state decisions affect everyday life and regional identity. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex issues—budget battles, Indigenous concerns, climate and infrastructure—into accessible, story-driven reporting with regular expert and community perspectives.

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1. Blake Gendebien
2. Stuart Amoriell
3. Rachel Kiltz
4. Giselle Pemberton
5. Deb Cheetham
6. Akilah Clarke
7. Chris Gosling
8. Dan Stec

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