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(Apr 16, 2026) Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik was on CBS Mornings this week, where she defended President Trump's threat to wipe out the entire Iranian civilization; we speak with one in Lake George who's spent two decades building connectio... more

(Apr 15, 2026) A new report recommends strict parking limits at popular Adirondack trailheads; the state is increasing what it charges some North Country communities for cheap hydropower for the first time in more than a decade; and quilters have an ... more

(Apr 14, 2026) North Country business and economic development leaders laid out their concerns about tariffs and the US's relationship with Canada during Governor Kathy Hochul's recent visit to Ogdensburg; we tag along with NCPR’s chief engineer Kurt... more

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(Apr 13, 2026) A woman from St. Lawrence County is on the team of software engineers who designed the systems for the Artemis II, the mission that went around the moon and back; new research out of Cornell shows Canadian wildfire smoke made some bird... more

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(Apr 10, 2026) Downtown Elizabethtown has a new bike shop, but it's not your typical retail space; Officials hope Utica's new Empire State Trail Towns designation will bring in more tourists; John Warren checks on trail conditions ahead of a warm and... more

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(Apr 9, 2026) Democrats in the state Senate want to create a tax on purchasing gold bars as another way to generate revenue; we take a look at what it's like to work in early intervention in Washington County, where a public health worker connects ba... more

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(Apr 8, 2026) The number of land surveyors who retire each year in the U.S. is about double the number who come into the profession, and New York surveyors want to turn that trend around; able-bodied veterans are no longer exempt from SNAP's work req... more

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(Apr 7, 2026) Rural animal shelters in the North Country are worried new state regulations could put them out of business; Jefferson Community College in Watertown is the recipient of a grant to build an advanced manufacturing program, with the hope ... more

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Tyler Capus
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Episode: Elizabethtown bike shop, Utica Trail Town, ADK conditions, community calendar
Alec (Solid Cycles founder)
Founder of Solid Cycles, former General Composites executive, mechanical engineer
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Episode: Elizabethtown bike shop, Utica Trail Town, ADK conditions, community calendar
Aurora Pfaff
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Episode: Proposed gold bar tax, early intervention in Washington County, Aurora Pfaff
Elias Guerra
Reporter for the New York Public News Network featured in the veteran/SNAP segment
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Episode: Land surveyors, veterans' SNAP benefits, Clarkson astronomer on gravity
Shane Larson
Astronomer at Clarkson University in Potsdam, discussing gravity and gravitational waves
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Episode: Land surveyors, veterans' SNAP benefits, Clarkson astronomer on gravity
Kate Slevin
Executive vice president at Regional Plan Association, referenced regarding environmental reform context
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Episode: Land surveyors, veterans' SNAP benefits, Clarkson astronomer on gravity
Kieran Oluwalia
Indian-Canadian singer-songwriter
Independent artist / Hill and Hollow Music
Episode: Animal shelter regulations, Jefferson Community College Micron grant, Kiran Ahluwalia
Tate Wardlaw
Representative from Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA)
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Episode: Ski season debrief, late state budget check-in, maple sugaring and book talk
Tom Vandewater
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Episode: Ski season debrief, late state budget check-in, maple sugaring and book talk

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Monica Sandresky
Host of Northern Light, North Country Public Radio
Catherine Wheeler
Co-host of Northern Light, North Country Public Radio

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North Country immigration aid, VA reorganization, dark sky community
Q: What is the VA reorganizing to achieve, and how might it affect frontline care?
The VA aims to reduce bureaucratic layers and consolidate administration, promising no front-line staffing cuts, but there is concern about how vacancies and core care will be affected.
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Q: What are the local effects of the ICE crackdown on the North Country?
Local activists report increased raids and arrests, with communities working to protect immigrants through resources, Know Your Rights trainings, and monitoring efforts.
Six Nations ADK land deal, North Star bankruptcy, Debut novel by Jen Denny
Q: How did you approach backstory and character depth for Samantha beyond what appears in the pages?
Denny describes creating internal histories and futures for Samantha to ensure authenticity, noting that long rewrites and evolving social contexts between 2019 and 2024 required adjustments to keep the character believable and grounded in real-world time.
Six Nations ADK land deal, North Star bankruptcy, Debut novel by Jen Denny
Q: Did any of the book come together like actually on the trail, perhaps while you were recruiting for staff or traveling?
She explains that the initial draft began in her head while traveling from Sagamore to Cortland to recruit seasonal staff, with later chapters written during downtime, and that her firsthand experiences at Great Camp Sagamore provided the emotional and logistical texture for the story.
Six Nations ADK land deal, North Star bankruptcy, Debut novel by Jen Denny
Q: Walk us through the spark of inspiration that led you to sit down and write the novel.
Jen Denny details how creative writing has always been a hobby intertwined with her outdoor experiences, and how the idea for Samantha Weathersfield crystallized in 2019 after years of revising stories, eventually taking shape as a full manuscript that connected deeply with her Adirondack background.

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North Country-focused updates cover a mix of regional policy, community development, and cultural storytelling. Episodes frequently weave together Indigenous land stewardship, climate and energy policy, local governance, infrastructure funding, and Adirondack life, often pairing policy context with on-the-ground reporting and personal profiles. Notable strengths include multi-segment structure that surfaces diverse perspectives—from government officials and planners to local writers, photographers, and athletes—while maintaining a strong emphasis on community impact and practical implications for residents and local stakeholders. This makes it especially useful for listeners who care about regional resilience, public policy, and the cultura... more

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