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Explore the complex and often controversial world of vivisection, a term that evokes strong emotions from those who oppose the practice of conducting surgeries on live animals for research purposes. While organizations like PETA have brought attention to this issue since 1980, the debate against animal experimentation has deep historical roots, particularly in the 19th century when anesthesia was not yet available. This insightful book delves into the personal stories of twelve notable critics from England who raised their voices against the use of live animals in physiological experiments. ...

Welcome to the Alaska Golf Podcast, your ultimate Alaska golf courses guide and Last Frontier golf podcast dedicated to the wild fairways of the North's untamed wilderness. Hosted by Brett Smith, this engaging Anchorage golf podcast and Fairbanks golf podcast dives deep into Alaska golf news, Alaska golf events, Alaska golf tourism, and Alaska golf real estate opportunities. Whether you're teeing off at iconic resorts like Anchorage Golf Course or exploring Kenai Peninsula golf adventures, join Brett for insider tips, course reviews, golfing in Alaska strategies, Alaska golf tips, Anchorage ...

Join editor Katharine Berry Judson as she weaves together a captivating narrative history of Alaskan myths, originally collected by government ethnologists. Through her vivid storytelling, she reveals the rich tapestry of Alaskan history as told by its diverse tribes—from the Eskimo to the Tlingit, and from the Tsetsaut to the Haida. Discover the origins of this untamed state, where the great Bird, often known as Raven, guides us through a world filled with enchanting legends and extraordinary tales.

Step back in time to 1899 and experience the rugged beauty of Alaska through the eyes of May Kellogg Sullivan. Unlike todays luxurious cruises that whisk travelers through breathtaking landscapes with ease, Sullivan embarked on a daring adventure that spanned 18 months and 12,000 miles. Instead of opulent dining and climate-controlled comfort, she faced the challenges of weeks spent aboard a steamer, followed by a two-week wait for the new railroad to traverse treacherous mountain passes. Her journey took her to rough mining camps, where the spirit of adventure and exploration thrived. This ...

Recording and sharing Alaska's place-based stories.

Alaska based podcast shining a light on the Alaska outdoor lifestyle, culture, people, and activities around our great state.

Discover photo tourism in Alaska! Scott Slone has traveled to all regions of Alaska guiding photographers and film crews over the last 20 years, and now he's going to help you get to some of the best locations Alaska has to offer!

Sharing the people, the culture, and lifestyle of the Last Frontier one dive bar at a time.

Destination Alaska is the audio-only version of a series of videos that you can also find on my Valerie & Valise YouTube channel. Also called the ”Alaska Summer Travel Summit” (2021) or ”Alaska Seminar Series” (2023 & 2025), these episodes will help you learn about visiting Alaska – and any specific information you need to visit in the coming year. Featured destinations include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Seward, Homer, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Juneau, Sitka, Skagway, and many more!

Conversations with authors, scientists, artists, fisher-poets, and a colorful cast of characters who are both knowledgeable and passionate about Alaska.

Welcome to the Alaska Uncovered Podcast with your host, Jennie Thwing Flaming. Jennie brings you accurate, helpful and entertaining information about Alaska Travel and Life in Alaska. Guests include Alaska travel experts and Alaska business owners, guides and interesting Alaskans. Jennie is a born and raised Seattleite, a former Alaskan and spends several weeks in Alaska each year. She’s an experienced guide and the Founder of the Alaska and Washington travel website, Top Left Adventures. Jennie is joined by occasional co-host, Jay Flaming, her husband for more than 20 years. Jennie and Jay ...

Addressing Alaskans features local lectures, debates and forums recorded at live events taking place in and around Anchorage, Alaska. A variety of local organizations host speakers with topics that matter to the community.

Alaska’s only statewide call-in forum for discussing the issues impacting life on the Last Frontier. Politics, science, culture and current events are covered by host Lori Townsend and members of the Alaska Public Media news team along with guests and callers.

Hello! My name is Emily Charash and I am from New York City. In 2021, I decided to spend my summer at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks, Alaska. I wanted to meet new people, explore a new place, and take classes you could only find in the 49th state. For this show, I teamed up with UAF to bring you along on my summer adventures. You’ll meet the friends I made, you’ll shadow me in my classes—“Fly Fishing Weekend,” “Archeology Field School” and several others— and you’ll hear my thoughts as a New Yorker traveling and taking classes in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Hosts, Blaze Bell and Justin Williams, are sharing stories of inspiring Alaskan artists, change-makers, business owners, and more!

Agriculture in Interior Alaska? Yes, Interior Alaska is a place that encourages many people to start an agricultural enterprise. Farming Produce, Foraging Mushrooms, Keeping Bees, Raising Chickens; it’s all here. It’s the passion of these individuals that is changing the landscape of Interior Alaska. It’s their vision, their stories and I bring these visionaries and their stories to you. Join us for fun conversations, surprising disclosures, challenges, the trials, the joys and disappointments and the community support all surrounding this basic ingredient of life, FOOD.

Hometown, Alaska features conversations with local civic and cultural leaders, educators, and community members making an impact on their city. Hosted by: Kim Sherry and Dave Waldron

Check out our latest message from NGA leaders around the globe. This weekly podcast deals with honest and open questions about our faith in God, and how we individually and corporately wrestle with those questions in our everyday life.

The Must Read Alaska Show is an award-winning podcast celebrated for its exceptional commentary on Alaska politics from a conservative perspective. With a unique approach that views each episode as a human interest piece, the show features a diverse array of guests, including politicians from both sides of the aisle, CEOs of publicly traded companies, New York Times bestselling authors, mayors of small towns in Alaska, and even presidents of countries. This award-winning show offers listeners fresh and candid discussions about what’s happening behind the scenes in Alaska politics, blending ...

The Pony Rider Boys head to Alaska, where they meet gold miners and set off on a wild hunt for fortune. But as always, danger and adventure await around every turn.