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Northern LightADK brook trout, ICE in Saratoga Springs, Clarkson ROTC ending, NY cuts, CPB cuts reaction(Jul 18, 2025) A Croghan man caught a record-breaking brook trout in the Adirondacks earlier this month; Saratoga Springs residents are pushing for more resistance against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement action following recent detainments in the city; Clarkson University's ROTC program will soon shut down, leaving institutions without a way to train their young cadets; Hochul is directing her administration to find ways to save money after deep federal funding cuts; NPR's CEO talks about the way forward for public media after Congress passed Trump's rescission package, stripping federal funding from public media stations including NCPR.2025-07-1829 minNorthern LightNorth Country education funding, CPB rescission impact, Keene art exhibit(Jul 17, 2025) Less than two months ahead of the upcoming school year, schools across the nation and here in the North Country find themselves in a tough spot as the Trump administration withholds nearly $7 billion in already appropriated federal education funding; NCPR Station Manager Mitch Teich discusses the possible impacts of the rescission of Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding, which passed the Senate last night and is expected to be taken up by the House later today; and we have a conversation with one of the artists featured in Keene Arts' current exhibit, "Follow the Water," which highlights the intersection of...2025-07-1742 min
Story of the Day7/9/25: Here's how Medicaid cuts will affect the North Country(Jul 9, 2025) Local healthcare groups and officials say that Medicaid cuts included in President Trump's spending bill will devastate the North Country’s health care system. Reporter Amy Feiereisel breaks down how Medicaid works, what is getting cut, and how it will impact our region. Also: Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on Republicans to block a billion dollar cut to funding for public radio and TV stations across the country, including NCPR.2025-07-0910 minStory of the Day6/6/25: The Dannemora manhunt, ten years later(Jun 6, 2025) Ten years ago today, the North Country woke up to the news that two dangerous criminals had escaped from the maximum security prison in Dannemora. NPR's Brian Mann talks about what it was like to cover the Dannemora manhunt when he worked for NCPR.2025-06-0609 minNorthern LightRural airport funding, Clinton County housing, book review with Betsy Kepes(May 28, 2025) President Trump wants to cut funding for rural airports, like those in the North Country, by 50%; new initiatives in Clinton County want to make it easier to develop more housing; and NCPR book reviewer Betsy Kepes reviews a book from an Adirondack naturalist.2025-05-2834 minNorthern Light'Skinny Budget' impact, Volunteerism in the North Country, Crown Point Bird Banding, Watertown City Council investigation concludes, Fort Ti reenactments, John Brown's birthday(May 9, 2025) Senator Schumer is sounding the alarm about the impact of the Trump Administration's proposed budget cuts in the region; NCPR is starting a new series about volunteerism in the North Country; the Crown Point Bird Banding station is celebrating its 50th season of documenting the spring migration; State Police say no charges will be filed following an investigation into members of the Watertown City Council; Fort Ticonderoga kicks off its celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution today; and, organizers are holding their annual celebration of John Brown's birthday at his historic home in Lake Placid.2025-05-0934 minNorthern LightListening session recap, farmer webinar, ADK artist Andy Mitchell(May 6, 2025) Reporter David Escobar has a recap of NCPR and Adirondack Explorer listening sessions about welcoming and belonging in the region; Cornell Cooperative Extension is hosting a free webinar about how farmers can lower their energy bills; and Adirondack artist Andy Mitchell has a showing opening in Saranac Lake on Thursday, May 8.2025-05-0629 minStory of the Day5/6/25: In the Adirondacks, how do different people fit in?(May 6, 2025) What does welcoming and belonging mean for different people across the Adirondacks? NCPR and Adirondack Explorer asked that question to people at listening sessions this spring in North Creek, Old Forge, and Tupper Lake. We report back on what people said. Also: Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul are already trading barbs in what could be next year's race for governor.2025-05-0609 minNorthern LightSabattis Boy Scout camp purchase, Nancy Bernstein, this month's night sky(Apr 15, 2025) A historic Boy Scout camp on Low’s Lake could soon become part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve; Adirondack artist Nancy Bernstein has been illustrating maps for decades, and her latest project is for an NCPR tote bag; and astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue stops by to guide us through this month's morning and evening sky.2025-04-1533 minStory of the Day4/15/25: A tote bag with an Adirondack classic(Apr 15, 2025) We meet the woman behind the new transmitter map that's on the new NCPR tote bag available during our spring fundraiser. Nancy Bernstein's maps have become iconic in the Adirondacks in places like Adirondack Explorer magazine. Also: A student at SUNY Plattsburgh has had their student visa revoked by the federal government.2025-04-1509 minNorthern LightGreen Living Fair, North Country at Work, Photo of the Day exhibit(Apr 11, 2025) We get a preview of tomorrow's North Country Sustainability Day and Green Living Fair at SUNY Canton, which will offer practical ways do live greener with workshops, talks on green jobs, and a big electric and hybrid vehicle car show; today's North Country at Work story takes us back in time to a childhood spent in a small-town diner in Croghan; and NCPR digital host Caitlin Kelly talks about the new Photo of the Day exhibit at the View Arts Center in Old Forge, which opens this weekend.2025-04-1129 minNorthern LightSackets Harbor family returning, making the ADKs more welcoming, sound quiz(Apr 8, 2025) A family detained during a recent federal immigration investigation on a Jefferson County dairy farm is coming home after community pushback; we hear from a Rochester woman who's working to show people of color that they belong in the Adirondacks; and NCPR reporter Amy Feiereisel brings a sound quiz and tries to stump Monica and Catherine.2025-04-0829 minNorthern LightState budget deadline missed, ADK spring hike, NCPR National Poetry Month project(Apr 1, 2025) The state budget is officially late, and our Albany reporters break down the hold-ups; NPR's Brian Mann and NCPR's David Sommerstein take an Adirondack hike that's both spring and still winter; and North Country Public Radio wants to invite you to celebrate National Poetry Month with us.2025-04-0133 minNorthern LightHochul walks back CO executive order threats, Lake Placid ski races, turtle book review(Mar 25, 2025) Hochul is walking back an executive order that banned former prison guards who went on strike from getting rehired or taking jobs with other state agencies; some of the best American men and women cross-country skiers will be racing in the Super Tour finals in Lake Placid this week; and NCPR's book reviewer considers "Of Time and Turtles" ahead of nesting season.2025-03-2529 minNorthern LightNorth Country officials on tariffs, Cascade ‘Full Moon’ skis, Confederate army bases, ADK conditions, NCPR radio network(Mar 7, 2025) North Country officials worry that the threats of tariffs will have lasting damage to Canadian relationship; before the last ‘full moon ski party’ of 2025 in Lake Placid, we learn about the legacy of Cascade ski center's original owner; US Army is taking a creative approach to returning base names to their Confederate namesakes; Adirondack conditions look cold and wintry this weekend; NCPR’s station engineer explains how the radio station relies on listener feedback to keep the region’s signals strong.2025-03-0729 minNorthern LightDannemora prison strike, Battle of Ogdensburg, Betsy Kepes book review(Feb 20, 2025) Gov. Kathy Hochul has deployed the National Guard to prisons across New York state, where striking corrections officers say they want better conditions to help improve staffing levels; as reenactors prepare to relive the Battle of Ogdensburg this weekend, we look at how the battle fits into the overall history of the War of 1812; and a conversation with NCPR book reviewer Betsy Kepes on "Unrest" by Gwen Toonman, an adventurous new historical novel that takes a look at some of Ottawa's Irish roots in the 1800s.2025-02-2029 minNorthern LightNY-21 special election bill, Trump VA impacts, Public media funding(Feb 12, 2025) We speak with New York Public News Network Capitol Bureau reporter Jimmy Vielkind about how the expected special election to replace Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has become a political football in Albany and Washington; President Donald Trump's executive orders concerning the federal workforce are causing uncertainty in many agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs; and NCPR Station Manager Mitch Teich breaks down developments in Washington around the future of funding for public media.2025-02-1234 min
Brave Little StateInvestigating far-right extremism in northern New York
This week, a story from our neighbors at North Country Public Radio. If All Else Fails is a recent podcast about the growing presence — and threat — of far-right extremism in northern New York, and the voters and local law enforcement that are engaging with the movement there.You can learn more about the series here. That’s also where you can find photos from NCPR’s reporting, and listen to the rest of the series.Heads up: The show contains some harsh language and some listeners might find certain parts of...2024-03-2127 min
The HowlTrue stories, no notes, recorded live in the North Country coming soon...(Jul 12, 2023) The all-new HOWL podcast, hosted by Ethan Shantie, features true stories recorded live on stages all over the North Country. In the debut season, a woman who isn't looking for love joins a dating site on a dare, a man puts his marriage to the test when he accidentally takes his dog's medication, and we hear about the worst way to get out of gym class forever. Those stories and more on the debut season of the HOWL Podcast from NCPR and the Adirondack Center for writing. Episodes premiere July 19th wherever you get your podcasts and at ncpr...2023-07-1201 min
Top Stories from NCPRRemembering Thousand Islands sculptor Will Salisbury(Aug 16, 2022) A Thousand Islands artist who created legendary metal creations that dot the North Country and who also had a reputation for his warmth and conversation died a week ago in Hospice care. Will Salisbury was 72.
Salisbury spoke to NCPR in 2020 for his exhibit at the Thousand Islands Arts Center in Clayton.2022-08-1604 minTop Stories from NCPRNearing end of fall semester, SUNY Plattsburgh students on pandemic fatigue(Nov 19, 2020) Most college students in New York head home this weekend for Thanksgiving break, and many will stay there. Because of rising coronavirus cases, all SUNY schools are finishing the semester remotely. Many private schools are doing similarly shortened semesters.
So what was college like during this bizarre pandemic semester? Emma Vallelunga, a senior at SUNY Plattsburgh who has been recording her experiences this semester for NCPR, spoke with friends and classmates about how they’ve dealt with the last eight months.2020-11-1905 minTop Stories from NCPRNCPR Voter Survey: What matters to North Country voters?(Oct 27, 2020) NCPR put out a voter survey a couple of weeks ago, and we got almost 200 responses from all over the region. It’s a small sample, but it reflects the varied political beliefs and values that exist across the North Country. Here's what you told us.2020-10-2705 minTop Stories from NCPRTesting higher ed: how universities are using pool tests to keep on top of COVID-19(Oct 2, 2020) New York’s colleges and universities are adopting a cheaper and faster way to test students for COVID-19. Federal regulators have approved a new COVID-19 saliva swab pool test developed by SUNY Upstate Medical University. It allows up to 25 people to be screened at a time with faster results.
The saliva test is currently being implemented at schools across the state college system. SUNY Plattsburgh was one of the first schools to use the saliva swabs; they started using them the first week of September.2020-10-0204 min
North Country BookmarksNorth Country Bookmarks: What Scares Us and Why?(Oct 2, 2020)2020-10-0252 minTop Stories from NCPRHow your glass of red could become a glass of lead(Oct 1, 2020) Glass is basic stuff - melted sand, pretty much. But your lovely crystal decanter or goblet gets its heft and clarity from a big dose of lead, up to one-fourth by weight.2020-10-0104 minTop Stories from NCPR"A lack of personal relationships": SUNY Potsdam students on campus life during COVID-19(Sep 25, 2020) North Country college campus life is vastly different due to COVID-19 restrictions.2020-09-2502 minTop Stories from NCPRPaul Smith's invests in biathlon range, future student-Olympians, and the Adirondacks as a winter sports mecca(Sep 24, 2020) Biathlon is one of the more niche Olympic Winter sports. It combines two very different sports, cross-country skiing and target rifle shooting, into a race unlike any other.
The Adirondacks has quite the history with Biathlon and biathletes, and Paul Smith's College is entering their own chapter in 2020, with the completion of a biathlon course on their 14,000 acre campus. It's their way of doubling down on developing their sports programs and is a big moment for the biathlon community at large.2020-09-2405 minTop Stories from NCPRIs that a plant, or what?(Sep 17, 2020) Mushrooms grow out of the soil like plants, but are fungi. Lichens may look leafy, but they are symbiotic colonies of fungi and algae. Seaweed looks like a plant, but is an algae colony. And Indian Pipe looks like a fungi, but is a plant. Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager discuss the ins and outs of botany.2020-09-1705 minTop Stories from NCPRBack to Campus: finding a late-night meal at SUNY Plattsburgh(Sep 16, 2020) Day-to-day life on a college campus right now, is really different - from not being allowed to visit friends in other dorms, to trying to socialize through a mask. Senior Emma Vallelunga, at SUNY Plattsburgh, says it’s like navigating a new world.
She sent us this audio postcard about trying to find a late-night meal, when campus eateries have reduced hours and limited capacity due to social distancing rules.2020-09-1602 minTop Stories from NCPRAdirondack Hotel owner on the struggle of 2020 summer tourism(Sep 14, 2020) Tourism, an economic driver of many North Country communities, has taken a huge hit this summer. Everything- from restaurants, to recreational businesses, to lodging, has been impacted.
The Adirondack Hotel has been an operating hotel since the mid-1800s, before the Civil War. It’s a historic hotel that normally sees visitors from all over the world. But this summer, things are really, really different, says owner Carol Ann Young.2020-09-1404 minTop Stories from NCPRAdirondack lakes recover from acid rain, but with an altered ecosystem(Sep 10, 2020) The success of the Clean Air Act in reducing acid deposition in Adirondack lakes is an under-reported good news story. Many lakes once devoid of life can now support healthy fish populations and other aquatic life.
But as Curt Stager discusses with Martha Foley, the life that returns to recolonize the water is not the same as what was lost. Sediment cores show that the original algae and plankton varieties that form the base of the food chain and were unchanged for hundreds of years are being replaced by different varieties. A balance has been restored, but it's a...2020-09-1005 minTop Stories from NCPRWhat's behind the summer surge in real estate in the North Country?(Sep 10, 2020) Like almost everything else, real estate was largely paused this spring. When things started to re-open, there was a real surge in activity, which was expected. There was a backlog of two months to make up.
But that activity has continued here in the North Country. Sales are up and realtors are busy, even with all the restrictions on showing properties.2020-09-1004 minTop Stories from NCPRCensus workers doorknock to fill in gaps in North Country response(Sep 7, 2020)2020-09-0703 minNorth Country BookmarksNorth Country Bookmarks: Historical Fiction and Non-Fiction(Sep 4, 2020)2020-09-0452 minTop Stories from NCPRAudiologist Karen Wolff on how the pandemic has impacted the hard of hearing(Sep 1, 2020) We’ve all had an experience like this during the pandemic: you’re out with a mask on, you try to say something, and other people don’t understand you. It’s frustrating, and it’s even harder for the hearing impaired.2020-09-0103 minTop Stories from NCPRThis weekend in the Adirondacks, 8/28/20(Aug 28, 2020)2020-08-2801 minTop Stories from NCPRA number of sticky situations explained(Aug 27, 2020) Cohesion, adhesion, magnetism: there are a lot of different ways that a lot of different things can stick together. Martha Foley and Curt Stager pry loose some of the secrets of stickiness.2020-08-2700 minTop Stories from NCPRDepauville commemorates women's suffrage(Aug 26, 2020)2020-08-2600 minNorth Country BookmarksNorth Country Bookmarks: Best summer reads edition(Aug 7, 2020) Close your eyes and imagine the very place you’d like to be right now if travel, safety and money weren’t a problem. What book would you have in your hands?2020-08-0752 minNorth Country BookmarksNorth Country Bookmarks: Race and racism in literature edition(Jul 4, 2020) Uncomfortable. That's the most accurate word I can think of to describe my feelings on July's episode of North Country Bookmarks. But what comes from my uncomfortable self? Change. Growth. Understanding.2020-07-0452 minNorth Country BookmarksNorth Country Bookmarks: Best of Quarantine Edition(Jun 5, 2020) We all know I read (a lot) - and that happened even without quarantine. But with more time to ourselves and everyone needing an escape, books have been a pretty large staple in the COVID-19 Pandemic.
So, I hereby declare the June episode of North Country Bookmarks "Best of Quarantine Edition!"2020-06-0553 minNorth Country BookmarksNorth Country Bookmarks: Re-visiting favorites edition(May 1, 2020) On this episode, we talk to author Robert Haller about his debut novel "Another Life" and get recommendations for reading (and re-reading) favorite titles from Martha Foley and host Jessica Lawrence's family.2020-05-0149 minNorth Country BookmarksNorth Country Bookmarks: Kids Recommend (May 2020)(May 1, 2020) Kennedy Elementary School in Ogdensburg has a pretty remarkable entrance, but, so are the third graders in Kim Marshall's classroom. I was able to record quite a few of them, as well as Kim, and Riley Luckie, who happened to be a substitute teacher that day.2020-05-0109 min
Dear Superwomen/スーパーウーマン達へ青木智子さんー助産院院長は見た！女性はもっと気楽にしていて良い今回は助産院ともこさんちの院長、青木智子さんをゲストにお迎えしました。助産院院長の言葉
「女性はもっと気楽に助けてと言って良い」のですよ、皆さん。
智子さんは助産院の院長ですから、もちろん出産前、直後の女性のお話が中心です。
でもですね、外出自粛で自宅で過ごす時間が長くなった今、ケンカが増えたり、
家事の負担が増えたりしますよね。私もパートナーとどんだけケンカしたか！
智子さんのお話には、コミュニケーション上のストレスはどこから来るのか、
ヒントがいっぱい隠されていますので、ぜひお聴きになって見てくださいませ。
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ブログ：http://tomokosan.com/staffblog/2020-04-171h 04North Country BookmarksNorth Country Bookmarks: An "uplifting book" edition(Apr 3, 2020) I'm writing this from the island in my kitchen, which is vastly different from my office at NCPR. I can't yell down the hall to Mitch ("does this make sense?!?" I likely would ask) or tell Ethan to come read over my shoulder ("I need your opinion..." I would say).2020-04-0334 minNorth Country BookmarksNorth Country Bookmarks: Kids Recommend (April 2020)(Apr 3, 2020) Before COVID-19 hit, I was able to make my way to Potsdam's AA Kingston Middle School and record some students. The students vary in age from 5th grade to 8th; yet they all had a huge passion for the books they wanted to talk about.2020-04-0316 min
LiveWild RadioEp. 30 - ADK Ranger - Scott van LaerWhen you want to learn about safety in the backcountry there is no one better to talk to than a forest ranger. In this episode, we sit down with Adirondack Forest Ranger Scott van Laer about the Adirondack High Peaks, search and rescues and how you can be safer in the mountains. Scott has been a ranger for 20+ years so he has seen a lot of changes in the traffic to the mountains and the increased demand on the rangers. We talk about how people can help advocate for more rangers to match the increased traffic the park is s...2020-03-151h 32North Country BookmarksNorth Country Bookmarks: Book clubs edition(Mar 6, 2020) Book clubs. We’ve heard about them. We see them in our communities. We might know a few participants in them. So this month, I decided to take on book clubs on North Country Bookmarks.2020-03-0651 minNorth Country BookmarksNorth Country Bookmarks: Kids Recommend (March 2020)(Mar 6, 2020) Lisbon, NY is a small community with a pretty big heart. When I pulled up to the school, the brightly colored parking spots immediately grabbed my attention. I knew it was a special place. Once I was inside, I was greeted by Lauren Morley and Staci Vaughn, the principals of Lisbon Central School District. I was escorted into a really fantastic library, with a reserved room where I could record students.2020-03-0609 minNorth Country BookmarksNorth Country Bookmarks: Great books I read back in school edition(Feb 7, 2020) I remember friends who only read what was required, and nothing more. They weren’t interested in reading for fun. Textbooks aren’t my thing. Assigned reading was more my speed, and free reading was most certainly my favorite part of English classes growing up. That’s why I wanted to dig deeper and find out what other people enjoyed in their middle/high school years.2020-02-0752 minNorth Country BookmarksNorth Country Bookmarks: Kids Recommend (Feb. 2020)(Feb 7, 2020) This month Jessica speaks with high school students in Canton about the books they've read that really made an impact on their lives.2020-02-0713 minNorth Country BookmarksNorth Country Bookmarks: Kids Recommend (Jan. 2020)(Jan 8, 2020)2020-01-0815 minNorth Country BookmarksListen: North Country Bookmarks - Dystopian and Apocalyptic Worlds edition(Jan 3, 2020) Alternate realities have long since been a genre (or theme) in books, as well as finding “the end.” It could be a death, the end of society or the extinction of an animal. I sat down with Phil LaMarche, a SUNY Canton professor and published author, to discuss dystopian and apocalyptic societies in literature for a lively conversation about books, recommendations and reality.2020-01-0352 min
Natural SelectionsThe evolution of breathing(Nov 7, 2019) All creatures breathe in some fashion, but how the job gets done has changed from fish to amphibian to reptile to mammal.
Curt Stager and Martha Foley chart the evolution of animal respiration.
Natural Selections airs each Thursday morning on NCPR as part of The Eight O'Clock Hour.2019-11-0705 min
NCPR's North Country in the HouseE9: We have answers(Nov 7, 2018) All the questions of the 2018 campaign are answered, for now. Stefanik cruises. Democrats lock down Albany. And the North Country is all but shut out of power. Brian Mann and Lauren Rosenthal join David Sommerstein for this post-election episode.2018-11-0700 minNCPR's North Country in the HouseBonus: Get ready, get set, go!(Nov 5, 2018) To get you prepared to vote on Election Day, Lauren Rosenthal, Brian Mann, and David Sommerstein look back through the fierce campaign in the 21st Congressional district and size up the big picture for Congressional elections in the North Country.2018-11-0500 minNCPR's North Country in the HouseE8: Guns, fund balances, and fierce debates(Nov 1, 2018) Rep. Elise Stefanik doubles down on her opposition to an assault weapons ban. Tedra Cobb served on the St. Lawrence County legislature at a complicated time. And Lynn Kahn gets frustrated with the rhetoric of her two major party opponents. Lauren Rosenthal, Brian Mann, and Zach Hirsch join David Sommerstein as we race to the finish line in NY-21.2018-11-0100 minNCPR's North Country in the HouseBonus: digging deep - abortion rights(Oct 30, 2018) Democrat Tedra Cobb and Green party candidate Lynn Kahn support abortion rights. Republican Elise Stefanik's stance is more nuanced. Brian Mann reports in this bonus episode.2018-10-3000 minNCPR's North Country in the HouseE7: NY-21 candidates meet in first debate(Oct 25, 2018) Republican Elise Stefanik, Democrat Tedra Cobb, and Green Lynn Kahn shared a stage for the first time this week. And it got heated. Plus, a first look at voter registration. Brian Mann and Zach Hirsch join David Sommerstein.2018-10-2500 minNCPR's North Country in the HouseBonus: The first debate, unedited(Oct 24, 2018) On Tuesday, the three candidates for the North Country's seat in Congress shared the stage for the first time at Mountain Lake PBS in Plattsburgh. Listen to their first debate in full.2018-10-2400 minNCPR's North Country in the HouseE6: The Green Party passes the baton in NY-21(Oct 18, 2018) Glens Falls area baker Matt Funiciello reinvigorated the Green party in the North Country. Can this year's candidate, Lynn Kahn, do the same? Plus, Paul Ryan, campaign fundraising data dive, and Coffee Shop. Lauren Rosenthal and Brian Mann join David Sommerstein.2018-10-1800 minNCPR's North Country in the HouseE5: A Stefanik staffer leans on SUNY Canton(Oct 11, 2018) When a private citizen wanted to moderate a town hall on health care, Rep. Elise Stefanik's office put pressure on that citizen's employer, SUNY Canton. Plus, Tedra Cobb issues an apology while on the stump in Plattsburgh. Lauren Rosenthal and Zach Hirsch join host David Sommerstein.
Send us your feedback and questions - david@ncpr.org2018-10-1100 minNCPR's North Country in the HouseE4: Digging deep - the environment(Oct 4, 2018) In this episode of our North Country politics podcast, we break down the 21st Congressional district candidates' views and votes on environmental issues. And we hear from a voter in Plattsburgh who's pretty frustrated with politics. Send your questions and comments to david@ncpr.org2018-10-0400 minNCPR's North Country in the HouseE3: The tax attack on Cobb doesn't hold up(Sep 27, 2018) Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's charges that Democrat Tedra Cobb raised taxes 20 times while in the St. Lawrence County legislature mostly aren't true. But Cobb is still struggling to land counter-punches. Meanwhile, a voter in Plattsburgh says you can't complain if you don't vote. Send voice memos of your questions about NY-21 to david@ncpr.org.2018-09-2700 minNCPR's North Country in the HouseE2: Stefanik and the press(Sep 20, 2018) North Country media largely agree that Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is very hard to pin down for an interview on the important issues of the day. Do voters care? David Sommerstein and Brian Mann discuss. And we hear from an Ogdensburg voter who's not at all plugged into what's happening in politics. Send voice memos of your questions about NY-21 to david@ncpr.org2018-09-2000 minNCPR's North Country in the HouseE1: Let's get up to speed(Sep 13, 2018) In our first episode of North Country in the House, Lauren Rosenthal, Brian Mann, and David Sommerstein catch you up on what's happened so far in the North Country's race for Congress. And we hear from our first voter in our "Coffee Shop" segment. Send voice memos of your questions or comments to david@ncpr.org2018-09-1300 minNCPR's North Country in the HouseE0: North Country in the House podcast trailer(Sep 9, 2018) NCPR reporters are your guide to the North Country's race for Congress. Every week leading up to Election Day (and when news breaks), we'll sit down to sort through the facts, dig into the candidates and issues, and share the voices of real people here in the 21st Congressional District.2018-09-0900 min
MidratsEpisode 445: How Small Ships Can Make a Big Navy BetterBuilding off our discussions from last week's Midrats, our guest this Sunday will be Lieutenant Joshua M. Roaf, USN to discuss part of the solution to improving the professional performance of our Surface Warfare Officers in what should be the core of their skillset; seamanship.Using many of the issues he raised in a recent article co-authored with LT Adam Biggs, USN, Bring Back the Patrol Craft, we will explore the various advantages of returning balance to the fleet with an expansion of truly small surface combatants. A native of Bennington, Vermont, LT Roaf graduated from Ith...2018-07-151h 00
Day-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay By Day E17: The view from here(Oct 3, 2016) In episode 17 of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial podcast, David Sommerstein, Lauren Rosenthal, and Brit Hanson look into reactions to Hillary's not guilty verdict, including takes from legal experts about the prosecution's insistence that Hillary is the killer.2016-10-0300 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay By Day E16: Not Guilty(Sep 28, 2016) In episode 16 of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial podcast, David Sommerstein, Brit Hanson, and Lauren Rosenthal talk about the verdict, the reaction from both sides and from Garrett Phillips' family.2016-09-2800 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay By Day E15: Heavyweights(Sep 27, 2016) In episode 15 of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial podcast, Lauren Rosenthal profiles the three out-of-town lawyers: Earl Ward and Norm Siegel for the defense, and William Fitzpatrick for the prosecution. The verdict is expected Wednesday at 10am.2016-09-2700 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay By Day E14: We have (some) answers(Sep 26, 2016) In episode 14 of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial podcast, David Sommerstein, Lauren Rosenthal, and Brit Hanson try to answer some of your questions about DNA and fingerprints, the person in the window, and who's actually prosecuting this case.2016-09-2600 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay By Day: Your questions??(Sep 23, 2016) As we wait for a verdict in Nick Hillary's murder trial, what are your lingering questions? Email - news@ncpr.org - or tweet at us the stuff that's been sticking in your mind. We'll try to answer them next week.2016-09-2300 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay By Day E13: Closings(Sep 23, 2016) In episode 13 of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial podcast, David Sommerstein, Lauren Rosenthal, and Brit Hanson discuss the closing arguments in the trial. Judge Felix Catena, serving as judge and jury, said he will issue a verdict next Wednesday or Thursday.2016-09-2300 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay By Day bonus: unedited closing statements(Sep 22, 2016) In this bonus episode of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial podcast, we offer unedited audio of the closing arguments delivered Thursday in court. Earl Ward gives the summation for the defense; William Fitzpatrick offers the closing statements for the prosecution. NOTE: there may be quiet parts and silence during parts of this audio.2016-09-2202 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay By Day E12: Last defense(Sep 21, 2016) In episode 12 of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial podcast, David Sommerstein, Brit Hanson, and Lauren Rosenthal cover the final day of testimony. Hillary's daughter faces tough questioning from the prosecution, investigators come under a microscope, and we hear from Nick Hillary's friends.2016-09-2100 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay By Day E11: Two versions(Sep 20, 2016) In episode 11 of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial podcast, David Sommerstein and Lauren Rosenthal discuss Tuesday's testimony through the lens of the very different kinds of cases the two sides are making, and the way they're making those cases. Also, the prosecution rests its case, and the defense calls for dismissal again.2016-09-2000 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay By Day E10: Can you recall?(Sep 19, 2016)2016-09-1900 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay By Day E9: Who is Felix Catena?(Sep 16, 2016) In episode 9 of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial podcast, Lauren Rosenthal profiles the man who is serving as judge and jury for Nick Hillary: Judge Felix Catena of Amsterdam, NY. Spoiler — pretty much everyone really likes him.2016-09-1600 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay By Day E8: What the neighbors heard(Sep 14, 2016) In episode 8 of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial podcast, the defense asks for a mistrial again. Neighbors testify what they saw and heard during the 30 minutes Garrett Phillips is believed to have died. And a witness saw someone looking out of the apartment window. David Sommerstein and Brit Hanson discuss the day in court.2016-09-1400 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay By Day E7: Near mistrial(Sep 13, 2016) In episode 7 of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial podcast, David Sommerstein, Brit Hanson, and Lauren Rosenthal discuss an extraordinary day in court. The defense asks for dismissal after discovering a potentially key piece of evidence the prosecution did not provide, as obligated under law. And then the trial continued.2016-09-1300 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialBonus episode: unedited opening statements(Sep 12, 2016) In this bonus episode of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial podcast, we give you unedited versions of the opening statements in the trial. The prosecution opener begins at the top; the defense at 57:30. NOTE: they have not been edited at all, and contain some silences and off-mic sound when video evidence was displayed on a screen.2016-09-1201 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay By Day E6: Openers(Sep 12, 2016) In episode 6 of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial podcast, David Sommerstein, Lauren Rosenthal, and Brit Hanson review what happened in the first day of testimony. Lawyers on both sides gave their opening statements, and Tandy Collins, the mother of the victim, testified for almost two hours.2016-09-1200 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay By Day E5: Judge and jury(Sep 8, 2016) In episode 5 of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial podcast, we discuss Nick Hillary's decision to waive his constitutional right to a trial by 12 jurors and instead request a trial by judge alone, known as a "bench trial." We also review the news that Judge Catena will not reconsider his decision to bar a high-tech DNA analysis from being used as evidence in trial.2016-09-0800 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay By Day E4: 10 in one (day)(Sep 7, 2016) In episode 4 of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial, we cover the first day of jury selection. Ten jurors were selected and sworn in - eight women, two men. David Sommerstein, Lauren Rosenthal, and Brit Hanson talk about how the attorneys framed "a reasonable doubt", the role circumstantial evidence may play, and the introduction of race and prejudice as issues in the trial.2016-09-0700 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay by Day E2: How did we get here?(Sep 6, 2016) In our second episode of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial podcast, the trial finally starts. But first, David Sommerstein and Martha Foley take a look back at what happened after a young boy named Garrett Phillips was killed in Potsdam and what's driving national interest in this case.2016-09-0600 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay By Day E3: DNA, a controversial petition, and the length of trial(Sep 6, 2016) This third episode of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary podcast covers the first day of proceedings in the courtroom. David Sommerstein and Brit Hanson discuss the ongoing debate over DNA evidence, a petition the defense considers a sign of bias among potential jurors, and the attorneys' estimates of how long the trial will take.2016-09-0600 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay By Day E1: 12 in 1,000 - jury selection, explained(Sep 2, 2016) In our first episode of Day By Day: The Nick Hillary Trial podcast, Brit Hanson explains how the jury selection process will go next week, and whether media coverage has poisoned the jury pool.2016-09-0200 minDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary TrialDay-by-Day: The Nick Hillary Trial(Aug 29, 2016) The trial of former soccer coach Oral "Nick" Hillary starts September 6 in Canton, New York. Hillary is accused of strangling 12-year-old Garrett Phillips to death nearly five years ago, in a case that's grabbed national headlines. Reporters from North Country Public Radio have been following it from the start. They'll be your guide to what's happening in the courtroom each day.2016-08-2900 min