Podcasts about Aleutian Islands

Alaska State Troopers say a 27-year-old crew member from the Kenai Peninsula died last week while working aboard a commercial fishing vessel in the Aleutian Islands; a month after state lawmakers overrode a gubernatorial veto of education funding, the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is restoring some of the budget cuts it implemented earlier this year; and Homer's Alaska World Arts Festival, produced and coordinated by Sally Oberstein, returns to the community for the 7th year.

Alaska State Troopers say a 27-year-old crew member from the Kenai Peninsula died last week while working aboard a commercial fishing vessel in the Aleutian Islands; a month after state lawmakers overrode a gubernatorial veto of education funding, the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is restoring some of the budget cuts it implemented earlier this year; and Homer's Alaska World Arts Festival, produced and coordinated by Sally Oberstein, returns to the community for the 7th year.

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Today on the Morning Edition, a deep-sea expedition explores new territory in the Aleutian Islands. Later on, UAA students move in as the university prepares to welcome thousands of students back to class on Monday.

Alaska  is a non-contiguous U.S. state on the northwest extremity of North America. Part of the Western United States region, it is one of the two non-contiguous U.S. states, alongside Hawaii. Alaska is considered to be the northernmost, westernmost, and easternmost (the Aleutian Islands cross the 180th meridian into the eastern hemisphere) state in the United States. Аля́ска[2][3] (англ. Alaska, американское произношение: — крупнейший по территории штат США; расположен на северо-западе Северной Америки. Входит в регион Запада США, а также является одним из двух неконтинентальных штатов, наряду с Гавайями. Считается самым северным, самым западным и самым восточным штатом США (Алеутские острова пересекают 180-й меридиан в восточном полушарии). 

Welcome to one of the most hilariously unhinged episodes of The Ben and Skin Show yet! Join hosts Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray as they dive headfirst into a whirlwind of absurdity, nostalgia, and breaking news that only this crew could deliver with such chaotic charm. From Micah Parsons' contract drama to a toddler defeating a cobra with his teeth, this episode is packed with jaw-dropping stories, gut-busting laughter, and the kind of off-the-rails commentary that makes this show a DFW staple.

Jeffrey and Brian discussed recent seismic activity, including earthquakes in various locations and significant fault lines like the San Andreas and Aleutian Islands. They noted differences in earthquake likelihood across different regions of Australia. The discussion concluded with plans to live stream on Youtube.   paypal.me/thejeffreyandbriansh

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports a cargo ship carrying cars to Mexico has sunk in international water off Alaska's Aleutian Islands.

Did you know that oysters are not only popular items at seafood festivals, but vital to the health of our estuaries?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Sandra Brooke, Ph.D., research faculty at Florida State University's Coastal and Marine Laboratory and scientific director and lead investigator of the Apalachicola Bay System Initiative.  Brooke has worked on deep-water coral ecosystems in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, Norwegian Fjords, South Atlantic Bight and the Gulf of Mexico, including  assessing damage following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. She'll discuss the ecosystem services provided by oysters, oyster shell recycling, oyster farming, and why and how oyster reefs are threatened, and can be restored.Related Websites: https://marinelab.fsu.edu/

In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris sits down with Zac Patrick to talk about two unforgettable journeys—one built in the training field, the other across the icy waters of Alaska. Zac shares the story behind his Hall of Fame dog Jett, a yellow male with four Grand passes and a presence that turns heads. Then the conversation shifts to a truly rare opportunity: Zac and his father's once-in-a-lifetime Emperor goose hunt in the remote Aleutian Islands. From retriever training insights to harlequins, caribou, and dodging sea lions in a zodiac, this one's got it all. Don't miss it.

Danny Seybert ,president of the Alaska Aviation Museum, joins Steve McCaughey on this episode of the Water Flying podcast to discuss growing up in a historic aviation family in Alaska in the 1970's. Danny's father Orin Seybert founded PenAir in 1955 which famously flew Grumman G-21 Gooses throughout the Aleutian Islands.The Alaska Aviation Museum has many great historic aircraft including a PBY, Grumman Goose, Grumman Widgeon, a Sikorsky S-43 cockpit section, Beech-19 on floats and a Waco YKC on floats among others.Visit the museums website at: https://alaskaairmuseum.org

Dr. Matt Haney is the Scientist-in-Charge at the Alaska Volcano Observatory, where he leads the charge to monitor and communicate the activity of Alaska's volcanoes — some of the most closely watched in the world. He explains that there are several ways to count Alaska's volcanoes, but one of the most striking is this: 54 of them have erupted in the last 300 years. That's more than any other U.S. state. Most of these volcanoes are found along the Aleutian Arc, a seismically active chain that stretches from Mount Spurr — just 80 miles west of Anchorage — through Cook Inlet and out across the Alaska Peninsula and Aleutian Islands. A few outliers, like Mount Edgecumbe in Southeast and Mount Wrangell near Glennallen, add even more complexity to tracking volcanic activity across Alaska. As a volcanologist, Matt is part of a network that assesses volcanic risk using the National Volcano Early Warning System, which ranks volcanoes by threat level. In Alaska, five volcanoes are classified as “Very High Threat” — including Mount Spurr, Mount Redoubt and Mount Augustine — not just because they're active, but because they're near population centers and critical infrastructure. Mount Spurr is currently under close observation due to signs of volcanic unrest, making it one of the most closely watched in the state. When Spurr last erupted in 1992, it launched ash clouds up to 60,000 feet into the sky and shut down Anchorage's airport for nearly a full day. Ash fall can disrupt air travel, damage engines and electronics, clog air filters, and cause respiratory problems. Today, with Anchorage serving as the second busiest cargo hub in the U.S. — and the fourth busiest in the world — the stakes of an eruption are even higher.

Dr. Matt Haney is the Scientist-in-Charge at the Alaska Volcano Observatory, where he leads the charge to monitor and communicate the activity of Alaska's volcanoes — some of the most closely watched in the world. He explains that there are several ways to count Alaska's volcanoes, but one of the most striking is this: 54 of them have erupted in the last 300 years. That's more than any other U.S. state. Most of these volcanoes are found along the Aleutian Arc, a seismically active chain that stretches from Mount Spurr — just 80 miles west of Anchorage — through Cook Inlet and out across the Alaska Peninsula and Aleutian Islands. A few outliers, like Mount Edgecumbe in Southeast and Mount Wrangell near Glennallen, add even more complexity to tracking volcanic activity across Alaska. As a volcanologist, Matt is part of a network that assesses volcanic risk using the National Volcano Early Warning System, which ranks volcanoes by threat level. In Alaska, five volcanoes are classified as “Very High Threat” — including Mount Spurr, Mount Redoubt and Mount Augustine — not just because they're active, but because they're near population centers and critical infrastructure. Mount Spurr is currently under close observation due to signs of volcanic unrest, making it one of the most closely watched in the state. When Spurr last erupted in 1992, it launched ash clouds up to 60,000 feet into the sky and shut down Anchorage's airport for nearly a full day. Ash fall can disrupt air travel, damage engines and electronics, clog air filters, and cause respiratory problems. Today, with Anchorage serving as the second busiest cargo hub in the U.S. — and the fourth busiest in the world — the stakes of an eruption are even higher.

Can one person sailing solo around the world contribute to scientific knowledge? What happens when you encounter illegal fishing vessels in the middle of the ocean? How can we address the growing crisis of plastic pollution in our seas? In this episode, we dive into these questions with Bert Terhart, a scientist, explorer and entrepreneur who circumnavigated the globe alone on his sailing yacht, conducting citizen science along the way.During our conversation, Bert shares his first-hand observations of environmental challenges facing our oceans, from illegal fishing fleets operating with impunity to the stark reality of plastic pollution. We discuss how he worked with researchers to track ocean currents, monitor microplastics and count endangered albatross populations during his journey. Bert offers a shocking statistic: for some commercially exploited species of fish, approximately 80% of the commercial catches are illegal or unregulated, highlighting how enforcement remains one of our biggest environmental challenges.Beyond observations, we explore how individuals and businesses can engage positively with environmental issues. Bert emphasises the importance of persistence in creating meaningful change and discusses how new technologies, including AI, might help solve complex environmental problems. Despite the challenges, he remains optimistic about our future, believing that human ingenuity and our ability to adapt will ultimately outpace our capacity for environmental destruction – if we can combine good science with effective policy and consistent action.Further reading:Bert's Personal Website (bertterhart.com)The 5 Great Capes | Around alone via the 5 Great CapesSubscribe to Tommy's Outdoors: Conservation and Science NewsletterSupport the Podcast and Buy Me a Coffee.Recommended Books: tommysoutdoors.com/booksMerch: tommysoutdoors.com/shopFollow Tommy's Outdoors on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook---Bert terHart, self-described as 'soldier, sailor, scientist, adventurer, serial entrepreneur and author', just seems to have a knack for knocking off the impossible. A Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Explorer in Residence for the BC Historical Society, Founder of the Canadian Interactive Waterways Initiative, CEO of LeadBrain.ai, and author of, among others, the children's book 'Sir Salty Goes to Sea', Bert has sailed solo, non-stop around the world, into the Bering Sea, and out to the Aleutian Islands all in an effort to follow in the wake of some of the world's greatest explorers and cartographers. In the same vein, he paddled solo, across Canada from the Pacific to Atlantic Oceans covering more than 7800kms by foot and canoe. What's coming next is even more extreme. Or crazy. Bert terHart has had a life-long passion for the oceans and oceanography. With advanced degrees in math, physics and physical oceanography, he has studied the role the world's

Some of the largest populations of Tufted Puffins are in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska and other northern coastlines. But University of Puget Sound professor Peter Hodum says the smaller colonies that breed off the coast of Washington and Oregon could provide key insights to conserve the whole species. The challenges facing birds at the fringes of their range could be the same ones that will affect the core populations further north in the future.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. 

Join Bert terHart as he shares how to face adversity, embrace purpose, and transform challenges into lasting resilience. In this compelling episode of Talking with the Experts, we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Bert terHart as he discusses the art of facing adversity and embracing purpose. Bert shares his powerful perspective on life's critical choices—when challenges arise, you can either serve your weaknesses or commit fully to your purpose. According to Bert, you simply cannot serve two masters. His message is clear: true toughness is not about suppressing vulnerability but about harnessing adversity as a catalyst for transformation. Bert's extensive background as a soldier, sailor, adventurer, and serial entrepreneur has taken him on some of the most challenging journeys imaginable. He recounts his solo, non-stop circumnavigation by sail, his daring expeditions into the treacherous waters of the Bering Sea and the Aleutian Islands, and his awe-inspiring solo paddling adventure across Canada, spanning over 7,800 km by foot and canoe. These experiences have not only tested his physical limits but also shaped his inner strength and vision. Throughout the conversation, Bert emphasizes that the stereotypical definition of toughness is wildly mistaken. Instead of clinging to our limitations, he advocates for a simple positive feedback loop—acknowledging every small victory along the way to ensure you are on the right path. His insights reveal that adversity, when embraced with purpose, becomes the stepping stone to personal and professional growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur, an explorer of life's challenges, or simply seeking inspiration to overcome your own obstacles, Bert's story offers invaluable lessons in resilience. He challenges you to redefine what it means to be tough, urging you to face hardships head-on and transform them into opportunities for profound growth. Key Points from the Interview: 1. How to embrace adversity as a catalyst for transformation. 2. The importance of choosing purpose over weaknesses. 3. The role of a positive feedback loop in guiding personal growth and resilience. Connect with Bert: https://facebook.com/leadbrainai https://linkedin.com/in/bertterhart https://leadbrain.ai https://bertterhart.com ▼ ▼ You can connect with/follow Talking with the Experts: Website: https://talkingwiththeexperts.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-with-the-experts/ SoundCloud [Follow] https://soundcloud.com/talking-with-the-experts YouTube: [Subscribe] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkM5n5QJhnNAmUiMzii73wQ Facebook Page: [Rose Davidson] https://www.facebook.com/rosedavidsonaustralia/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosedavidson_australia/ Want to be a guest on Talking with the Experts? Send Rose Davidson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/talkingwiththeexperts #RoseDavidson #TalkingWithTheExperts #ExpertInterviews #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #IndustryLeaders #ProfessionalDevelopment #SuccessStrategies #PodcastForEntrepreneurs #InnovationAndTrends

This episode takes us far out into the Aleutian Islands off the west coast of Alaska's mainland, to hunt wild bison. Recorded audio-journal style, we're bringing it to you raw and unedited.  Hunting by invitation with Jack Jaeger, who is designated to hunt buffalo for the tribal elders, we circumnavigate the island on a small fishing boat, landing in a skiff and hunting up from the coast when buffalo are sighted.  With a big cow taken and the quarters packed out and hung to age, we weather howling winds and slashing rain, and then ascend into the Island's high peaks in an attempt to find a big bull.  Thwarted by fog, fierce winds, and relentless rain, we had to pull out and get dry and warm. Then, for days, we hunkered down and waited while the airline canceled flights day after day.  This was type 2 fun at its finest, folks! If you're interested in trying a similar adventure yourself, contact Jack Jaeger. His info is in the show notes below.  ENJOY!    Contact Jack Jaeger on Facebook Call or text Jack: (808) 854-1127 Email Jack: jaegerjohn15@gmail.com

Bert terHart, self-described as 'soldier, sailor, scientist, adventurer, serial entrepreneur and author', just seems to have a knack for knocking off the impossible. A Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Explorer in Residence for the BC Historical Society, Founder of the Canadian Interactive Waterways Initiative, CEO of LeadBrain.ai, and author of, among others, the children's book 'Sir Salty Goes to Sea', Bert has sailed solo, non-stop around the world, into the Bering Sea, and out to the Aleutian Islands all in an effort to follow in the wake of some of the world's greatest explorers and cartographers. In the same vein, he paddled solo, across Canada from the Pacific to Atlantic Oceans covering more than 7800kms by foot and canoe. What's coming next is even more extreme. Or crazy. Bert terHart has had a life-long passion for the oceans and oceanography. With advanced degrees in math, physics and physical oceanography, he has studied the role the world's oceans and coastal seas play in moderating and regulating climate, nutrient productivity and pollution distributions, and salmon migration. A career in academics, however, was not to be. Software engineering and business drew him away from the formal world of academia. Bert went on to create software and technical tools used by health care professionals in Canada, Great Britain, the United States, and Australia ultimately helping in the diagnosis and treatment of tens of thousands of patients. His passion for the oceans has translated into more than 50,000 miles of blue-water sailing, almost all of it solo, and a keen advocacy for the citizen scientist in all of us. His programming and business skills have been sought out by the universities, professionals, and environmentally responsible businesses and corporations in Canada and the US. His exploits have been featured both nationally and internationally on TV and in print. He's a frequent speaker to local business groups, libraries, museums, schools, and adventurers of every ilk.

Bert terHart, self-described as 'soldier, sailor, adventurer, serial entrepreneur and author', just seems to have a knack for knocking off the impossible. A Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Explorer in Residence for the BC Historical Society, Founder of the Canadian Interactive Waterways Initiative, CEO of LeadBrain.ai, and author of, among others, the children's book 'Sir Salty Goes to Sea', Bert has sailed solo, non-stop around the world, into the Bering Sea, and out to the Aleutian Islands all in an effort to follow in the wake of some of the world's greatest explorers and cartographers. In the same vein, he paddled solo, across Canada from the Pacific to Atlantic Oceans covering more than 7800kms by foot and canoe. What's coming next is even more extreme. Or crazy. Bert's website: https://bertterhart.com/   SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/   Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg237/   If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid  

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Nearly 180 researchers and other experts from the University of Alaska Fairbanks are in Washington, D.C., this week for an annual gathering of top geophysical scientists. A swarm of earthquakes shook Alaska's western Aleutian Islands yesterday. And A Sugt'stun language game is teaching children around the world about Sugpiaq culture. Photo: Azalyn Ukatish-Evan plays Nunaka: My Village at the Nanwalek Head Start. Photo courtesy of Chugachmiut.

Bert terHart is a modern-day explorer whose life reads like an adventure novel.   Describing himself as a "soldier, sailor, scientist, adventurer, serial entrepreneur, and author," Bert has a remarkable ability to achieve the seemingly impossible.   A Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Explorer in Residence for the BC Historical Society, he has made significant contributions as the Founder of the Canadian Interactive Waterways Initiative and CEO of LeadBrain.ai.   He is also the author of works such as the children's book Sir Salty Goes to Sea.   Bert's adventures include an awe-inspiring solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe by sail, ventures into the Bering Sea, and journeys to the Aleutian Islands—all inspired by history's great explorers and cartographers.   Not stopping at the seas, Bert paddled solo across Canada, traversing more than 7,800 kilometers from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean by foot and canoe. And he shows no signs of slowing down, with even more extreme undertakings on the horizon.   With advanced degrees in mathematics, physics, and physical oceanography, Bert's lifelong passion for the oceans has driven his study of their critical roles in climate regulation, nutrient productivity, and pollution distribution, as well as their impact on salmon migration.   Although his academic career shifted, Bert's expertise found expression in software engineering and business.   He developed innovative tools used by healthcare professionals worldwide, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of thousands of patients.   Bert terHart's blend of scientific acumen, entrepreneurial vision, and adventurous spirit makes him an extraordinary guest for discussions on exploration, environmental science, and the intersection of technology and humanity.   Whether sharing tales of his daring expeditions or offering insights into oceanography and climate change, Bert captivates audiences with his passion, intellect, and bold pursuit of what lies beyond the horizon. Learn More Here: https://bertterhart.com/ ...... Want to be a guest on WITneSSes? Send Elisha Arowojobe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/elishaarowojobe   Elevate your business with Anastasia's expert consulting. Use code Elisha3 for an exclusive offer and transform your business today! https://resurrectionmentor.wixsite.com/so/42PDEPEB8?languageTag=en    

The stories she heard as a young girl from her own elder relatives inspired Holly Miowak Guise to research and document the experience of Alaska Natives from the 1940s. Her work is compiled in the book, “Alaska Native Resilience: Voices from World War II.” Her work encompasses the U.S. Government's occupation of the Aleutian Islands, the trauma of religious boarding schools, and the historic Alaska Native fight to overcome institutionalized discrimination. In this encore show, we'll talk with Guise about her work and the people she encountered. Dr. Holly Miowak Guise (Iñupiaq), assistant professor of History at the University of New Mexico and the author of Alaska Native Resilience: Voices from WWII

In this newscast: A federal court sided with halibut conservationists in a case over new rules limiting halibut bycatch in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; The power went out across Juneau for about an hour on Friday afternoon; Juneau high schoolers can swap pencils for wrenches in the districts new Diesel 101 class; Starting next year, Ketchikan students will have a full week off for Thanksgiving

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Researchers from an organization that is looking for extraterrestrial life are studying the language of humpback whales. Two Alaska State Troopers each pleaded not guilty to a felony assault charge during an arraignment at the Kenai Courthouse. And a federal court sided with halibut conservationists in a case over new rules limiting halibut bycatch in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands.

The stories she heard as a young girl from her own elder relatives inspired Holly Miowak Guise to research and document the experience of Alaska Native veterans of World War II. Her work is compiled in the book, Alaska Native Resilience: Voices from World War II. Her work encompasses the U.S. Government's occupation of the Aleutian Islands, the trauma of religious boarding schools, and the historic Alaska Native fight to overcome institutionalized discrimination. We'll talk with Guise about her work and the people she encountered. GUEST Dr. Holly Miowak Guise (Iñupiaq), assistant professor of History at the University of New Mexico and the author of Alaska Native Resilience: Voices from WWII

In this newscast: Final election results are trickling in today [WED] for the national and state races. In Alaska, unofficial results show the Republican presidential and U.S. House candidates lead in their races statewide,  but there's evidence of a lot of split-ticket voters in Juneau; A group home in Juneau for women experiencing addiction or leaving incarceration has just reopened after a three-year hiatus due to flooding. T'áa Shuyee Hit Haven House is now accepting applicants; Republican challenger Nick Begich had a solid lead in the race for Alaska's seat in the U.S. House after Tuesday's election night vote tallies; The effort to repeal Alaska's ranked choice voting and open primaries was ahead slightly late Tuesday, with about three-quarters  of the state's precincts counted; A bipartisan majority caucus is likely to hold on to control of the Alaska Senate, and some key pickups in the state House mean that the current Republican-led majority could lose control of the chamber. That's according to early election results in state legislative races; Initial results in Alaska's House District 1 race have Republican Jeremy Bynum with a commanding lead at more than 50% of the vote; The Museum of the Aleutians in Unalaska has received over 20 boxes filled with archaeological artifacts from the Islands of Four Mountains in the central Aleutian Islands. While some artifacts may never be displayed, they remain crucial to understanding Unangax̂ history.

Send us a textIn this inspiring sermon, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath shares a powerful story of two rabbinical students sent on a mission to the remote Aleutian Islands, where they encountered a young Jewish girl and her mother living in isolation. Their discovery reignited the family's connection to Judaism, emphasizing the significance of Shabbat candle lighting. Rabbi Bernath connects this story to the Rebbe's campaign encouraging young girls to light Shabbat candles, a movement that has illuminated homes worldwide for 50 years. He reminds us that each candle contributes to a global chain of light, with every woman and girl adding her unique spark to complete the circle of Jewish unity. The message is clear: the light of Shabbat candles, no matter how far or near, transforms the world, one flame at a time.Key Takeaways:No Jew is Alone: The story illustrates how even in the remotest places, a connection to Jewish identity can be rediscovered.The Power of One Candle: The act of lighting Shabbat candles holds profound spiritual significance, capable of transforming individuals, families, and communities.The Rebbe's Shabbat Candle Initiative: Since 1974, the Rebbe's campaign has empowered young girls to light Shabbat candles, ensuring that every home is illuminated with holiness.Shabbat Candles as Global Unity: Each candle lit across different time zones creates a continuous chain of Jewish light and unity across the world.Your Unique Light Matters: Every woman and girl's light is special and necessary to bring G‑d's presence into the world.Support the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

“The notion of getting rid of a closed primary system in Alaska appealed to me instantly,” says former Alaska House Speaker Bryce Edgmon who has represented Bristol Bay and parts of the Aleutian Islands for nearly two decades. “It overrode right there almost on the spot any trepidation I might have about having to rank candidates or anything else that would eventually become part of the ballot measure that narrowly passed in Alaska.” Rep. Edgmon is referring to Alaska's first-in-nation passage of a final or top four voting system with a unified open primary plus ranked choice general election. In this episode we examine the dynamics of the first state legislature in the country to have been elected by this system in 2022, even as a ballot measure to repeal the system has been put before Alaska voters in 2024. We also discuss the dynamics of the Alaska legislature with Anchorage Daily News Reporter, Iris Samuels, and University of Alaska Southeast Political Science Professor, Dr. Glenn Wright.   “Alaska is fairly unique in that even before this election reform, we've had bipartisan and tri-partisan coalitions in the House and Senate,” says Samuels, who covers the Juneau State House. “But it has reinforced that phenomenon and made it possible for elected officials to envision doing that and not experience repercussions from within their party and from voters.”  “If you talk to incumbent politicians,” explains Dr. Wright, “ they will tell you that they're less concerned about the primary challenge now– that before the reform that was in the back of their mind. And they were thinking not about what do voters in my district want but what do party primary voters in my district want.” AFL-CIO President Joelle Hall has also observed what might be a similar deepening of Alaska's cross-partisan tendencies in the two years since passage of the top four reform.  “One of the ways that we are really different is that we have always come to a bipartisan coalition at the end of every decade,” observes Hall, a legislative lobbyist for nearly three decades. “Redistricting happens. Then slowly the two parties claw back to roughly even. So it's accelerated what is already a normal path in Alaska where we gravitate towards these coalitions. But our final guest on this first of two Alaska episodes, Rep. Alyse Galvin of Anchorage, cautions that these post reform dynamics have not yet translated into legislative action. That's partially because senior house leadership has blocked several bipartisan legislative efforts, while others were vetoed at the executive level.  “if we don't allow this to play out a bit more, I'd say one more cycle, maybe two,” says Galvin, previously a two time candidate for the US House, ”then we're really missing a big chance to get things done that will give Alaskans hope.” Tune in for five different perspectives on the first legislature in the country elected by final or top four voting as citizens in four other US states (NV, ID, CO & MT) consider passing the Alaskan model for less divisive elections toward more collaborative governance.  The Purple Principle is a Fluent Knowledge production. Original music by Ryan Adair Rooney.

Mike Livingston specializes in the cultural heritage of the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands. His background makes him uniquely qualified for this position. He grew up in Cold Bay, Alaska, located on the Aleutians, and his family homesteaded where Trout Creek flows into Cold Bay. He says they didn't have much money, so they lived a subsistence lifestyle and built their home using remnants left on the island from World War II.   At 21, he moved to Unalaska and worked as a police officer for three years, then he moved to Anchorage and was an officer for the Anchorage Police Department for 20 years. In that time, he worked in a number of different departments: burglary, theft, felony assaults, the crimes against children unit, and the major crimes unit. His work in law enforcement and his research into the Unangax̂ region — in addition to a local murder he remembers from when he was 16 — eventually led him to his work with Murdered and Missing Indigenous Persons. More recently, Mike's been focused on ways to integrate ancient sod housing design into the construction of modern houses. Traditional sod houses were used in the Aleutian Islands and the Alaska Peninsula for at least 10,000 years. They were so energy efficient that their carbon footprint was virtually non-existent.  He's also been working on correcting historical inaccuracies of Benny Benson, the boy who designed the Alaska flag in 1927. The research he's involved in found that Benny was not of Alutiiq heritage, like it's been believed for decades, but of Unangax̂ heritage.

Mike Livingston specializes in the cultural heritage of the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands. His background makes him uniquely qualified for this position. He grew up in Cold Bay, Alaska, located on the Aleutians, and his family homesteaded where Trout Creek flows into Cold Bay. He says they didn't have much money, so they lived a subsistence lifestyle and built their home using remnants left on the island from World War II.   At 21, he moved to Unalaska and worked as a police officer for three years, then he moved to Anchorage and was an officer for the Anchorage Police Department for 20 years. In that time, he worked in a number of different departments: burglary, theft, felony assaults, the crimes against children unit, and the major crimes unit. His work in law enforcement and his research into the Unangax̂ region — in addition to a local murder he remembers from when he was 16 — eventually led him to his work with Murdered and Missing Indigenous Persons. More recently, Mike's been focused on ways to integrate ancient sod housing design into the construction of modern houses. Traditional sod houses were used in the Aleutian Islands and the Alaska Peninsula for at least 10,000 years. They were so energy efficient that their carbon footprint was virtually non-existent.  He's also been working on correcting historical inaccuracies of Benny Benson, the boy who designed the Alaska flag in 1927. The research he's involved in found that Benny was not of Alutiiq heritage, like it's been believed for decades, but of Unangax̂ heritage.

The U.S. military is responding after Russia and China increased their military activity near Alaska.  The U.S. military deployed 130 Army airborne soldiers with mobile rocket launchers earlier this month to the Aleutian Islands of western Alaska. The action comes after Russia and China conducted joint military exercises close to Alaska. “There's been naval exercises, there has been joint flyovers … not necessarily our airspace, but identification airspace, which is between the Russian airspace and our airspace,” Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said, adding that the military activity near Alaska is “becoming more frequent.”   Earlier this month, Russia and China carried out a week of joint naval exercises in the Sea of Japan. On Monday, the U.S. Naval Institute reported that the U.S. "detected Russian aircraft operating in the Alaska air-defense identification zone.” “I think these are, you know, chess cases and probes,” Dunleavy said of Russia and China's actions. “But because of the instability in the world, and to some degree, I think some of these countries are questioning America's resolve, [so] you may be seeing more of these activities in the future.” Mainland Russia is only 55 miles from Alaska, making America's northernmost state key to national security, especially as Russia is actively building its Arctic military capabilities. The Daily Signal had the opportunity to visit Dunleavy at his Anchorage office and discuss the national security threat Russia and China pose to the U.S., and why Russia has its eye on the Arctic. Enjoy the show!

The U.S. military is responding after Russia and China increased their military activity near Alaska. The U.S. military deployed 130 Army airborne soldiers with mobile rocket launchers earlier this month to the Aleutian Islands of western Alaska. The action comes after Russia and China conducted joint military exercises close to Alaska. “There’s been naval exercises, […]

The Japanese invasion of the Aleutian Islands during World War II changed Alaska, serving as justification for a large American military presence across the peninsula and advancing colonialism into the territory in the years before statehood.  In Alaska Native Resilience: Voices from World War II (U Washington Press, 2024), University of New Mexico historian Holly Guise uses a range of sources and methods, including oral history, to explain how Native people from several tribes across Alaska, experienced, resisted, and proved resiliant to, American colonialism in the mid-20th century. From forced relocation to outright warfare and sexual violence, the 1940s were a difficult decade for Alaska Natives, but through community building, activism, and even mundane forms of resistance and resiliance, Indigenous people across the region were able to, in Guise's words, engage in "equilibirum restoration" and maintain their links to each other, and to the land itself. Alaska Native Resilience forces readers to rethink what they know about World War II, and places a region often thought of as at the periphery of that war directly in the center of the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Japanese invasion of the Aleutian Islands during World War II changed Alaska, serving as justification for a large American military presence across the peninsula and advancing colonialism into the territory in the years before statehood.  In Alaska Native Resilience: Voices from World War II (U Washington Press, 2024), University of New Mexico historian Holly Guise uses a range of sources and methods, including oral history, to explain how Native people from several tribes across Alaska, experienced, resisted, and proved resiliant to, American colonialism in the mid-20th century. From forced relocation to outright warfare and sexual violence, the 1940s were a difficult decade for Alaska Natives, but through community building, activism, and even mundane forms of resistance and resiliance, Indigenous people across the region were able to, in Guise's words, engage in "equilibirum restoration" and maintain their links to each other, and to the land itself. Alaska Native Resilience forces readers to rethink what they know about World War II, and places a region often thought of as at the periphery of that war directly in the center of the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

The Japanese invasion of the Aleutian Islands during World War II changed Alaska, serving as justification for a large American military presence across the peninsula and advancing colonialism into the territory in the years before statehood.  In Alaska Native Resilience: Voices from World War II (U Washington Press, 2024), University of New Mexico historian Holly Guise uses a range of sources and methods, including oral history, to explain how Native people from several tribes across Alaska, experienced, resisted, and proved resiliant to, American colonialism in the mid-20th century. From forced relocation to outright warfare and sexual violence, the 1940s were a difficult decade for Alaska Natives, but through community building, activism, and even mundane forms of resistance and resiliance, Indigenous people across the region were able to, in Guise's words, engage in "equilibirum restoration" and maintain their links to each other, and to the land itself. Alaska Native Resilience forces readers to rethink what they know about World War II, and places a region often thought of as at the periphery of that war directly in the center of the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies

The Japanese invasion of the Aleutian Islands during World War II changed Alaska, serving as justification for a large American military presence across the peninsula and advancing colonialism into the territory in the years before statehood.  In Alaska Native Resilience: Voices from World War II (U Washington Press, 2024), University of New Mexico historian Holly Guise uses a range of sources and methods, including oral history, to explain how Native people from several tribes across Alaska, experienced, resisted, and proved resiliant to, American colonialism in the mid-20th century. From forced relocation to outright warfare and sexual violence, the 1940s were a difficult decade for Alaska Natives, but through community building, activism, and even mundane forms of resistance and resiliance, Indigenous people across the region were able to, in Guise's words, engage in "equilibirum restoration" and maintain their links to each other, and to the land itself. Alaska Native Resilience forces readers to rethink what they know about World War II, and places a region often thought of as at the periphery of that war directly in the center of the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

The Japanese invasion of the Aleutian Islands during World War II changed Alaska, serving as justification for a large American military presence across the peninsula and advancing colonialism into the territory in the years before statehood.  In Alaska Native Resilience: Voices from World War II (U Washington Press, 2024), University of New Mexico historian Holly Guise uses a range of sources and methods, including oral history, to explain how Native people from several tribes across Alaska, experienced, resisted, and proved resiliant to, American colonialism in the mid-20th century. From forced relocation to outright warfare and sexual violence, the 1940s were a difficult decade for Alaska Natives, but through community building, activism, and even mundane forms of resistance and resiliance, Indigenous people across the region were able to, in Guise's words, engage in "equilibirum restoration" and maintain their links to each other, and to the land itself. Alaska Native Resilience forces readers to rethink what they know about World War II, and places a region often thought of as at the periphery of that war directly in the center of the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

The Japanese invasion of the Aleutian Islands during World War II changed Alaska, serving as justification for a large American military presence across the peninsula and advancing colonialism into the territory in the years before statehood.  In Alaska Native Resilience: Voices from World War II (U Washington Press, 2024), University of New Mexico historian Holly Guise uses a range of sources and methods, including oral history, to explain how Native people from several tribes across Alaska, experienced, resisted, and proved resiliant to, American colonialism in the mid-20th century. From forced relocation to outright warfare and sexual violence, the 1940s were a difficult decade for Alaska Natives, but through community building, activism, and even mundane forms of resistance and resiliance, Indigenous people across the region were able to, in Guise's words, engage in "equilibirum restoration" and maintain their links to each other, and to the land itself. Alaska Native Resilience forces readers to rethink what they know about World War II, and places a region often thought of as at the periphery of that war directly in the center of the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-west

//The Wire//2100Z July 12, 2024////ROUTINE////BLUF: CHINESE ACTIVITY CONTINUES IN THE PACIFIC. AT&T REVEALS DETAILS OF 2022 CYBERATTACK.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Far East: Chinese activity continues to expand throughout the region. Yesterday, a USCG cutter began shadowing a PLAN Task Force operating off the coast of Alaska. Four PLAN vessels were conducting maneuvers in the Bering Sea within the US EEZ, but remained within international waters approximately 100 NM north of Amchitka Pass in the Aleutian Islands.-HomeFront-USA: This morning AT&T revealed the damage caused by a major cyberattack and data breach that took place in late 2022. AT&T stated that the phone call logs and text message data of “nearly all” customers was compromised nationwide, encompassing roughly 110 million Americans. Hackers were allegedly able to access AT&T's cloud server data, but AT&T claims that the content of data pertaining to phone calls and text messages stored on their servers was not compromised. AT&T also claims that customer's names were not compromised, however this data could be easily obtained by other means. At least one person has reportedly been arrested in connection with this cyberattack.AC: AT&T claims that this 2022 breach is somehow related to the recent Snowflake data breach incident, which has slowly increased in severity over the past month as forensic examination of the data cloud giant reveals the true magnitude of the breach.North Carolina: The controversy surrounding a training product referring to peaceful pro-life groups has widened following additional information coming to light. The National Right to Life Committee (RTLC) has issued a statement in response to being categorized as a terror group, in which they mentioned that the logo on the controversial training slide had been retired some time ago. Subsequent investigation by users on social media found evidence of that training product being used years ago, with anecdotal testimony from soldiers familiar with the training product asserting that this Powerpoint slide deck has been in use for over a decade (though this latter claim cannot be independently verified beyond reasonable doubt). Fort Liberty (Bragg) has not responded to this latest information.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: The Chinese activity in the Far East is probably related to a myriad of operational goals. First and foremost, China and Russia are currently conducting large joint naval maneuvers and/or drills (which itself is probably scheduled to coincide with American RIMPAC 2024 exercises) in the Pacific. However, activity not traditionally part of the exercises has been noted, such as the presence of PLAN vessels off the coast of Alaska. China's long-standing deception doctrine heavily relies on the theory of blending real-world operational deployments, with training exercises. In theory, this would allow China to creep ever closer to war, under the guise of conducting training exercises. On that front, China has demonstrated significant gains. Right now, China's newest aircraft carrier, the Shandong, is conducting maneuvers in the western Pacific, which is the first time China has projected this much naval power beyond the First Island Chain. However, as most of China's real-world combat experience lies with the lessons learned during the Korean War, most of China's military doctrine (especially amphibious operations or expeditionary campaigns) remains largely untested in the modern battlespace. This strategic ambiguity makes it challenging to discern the true likelihood of China's aspirations being successful.Analyst: S2A1//END REPORT//

The U.S. Coast Guard announced Wednesday that it had encountered several Chinese navy ships near Alaska's Aleutian Islands. All four of the Chinese vessels were transiting international waters but still inside the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with leaders of Indo-Pacific partners Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Washington on Thursday. The leaders agreed to step up cooperation to address issues that include the Russia–Ukraine war and security in the Indo-Pacific. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. annual inflation rate eased for the third consecutive month, coming in below the consensus estimate. The consumer price index (CPI) increased 3 percent in June, slowing down from a 3.3-percent rise in May. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

The U.S. Coast Guard announced Wednesday that it had encountered several Chinese navy ships near Alaska's Aleutian Islands. All four of the Chinese vessels were transiting international waters but still inside the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone.NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with leaders of Indo-Pacific partners Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Washington on Thursday. The leaders agreed to step up cooperation to address issues that include the Russia–Ukraine war and security in the Indo-Pacific.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. annual inflation rate eased for the third consecutive month, coming in below the consensus estimate. The consumer price index (CPI) increased 3 percent in June, slowing down from 3.3 percent in May.

We Talk about the volcano Novarupta in this episode. Novarupta was the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century and is located along the Aleutian Islands in Alaska.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Quoc “Double Magic” Nguyen. Double Magic might just be the most accomplished backpacker you've never heard of, along with being in the running for most interesting person on earth. His 23,000 miles of backpacking started with trails you know, like the Colorado Trail and the Pacific Northwest Trail, and quickly evolved to trails you likely haven't including Norge pa Langs,  Via Dinarica, the Colorado Loop (a 1500 mile route he made up), a pair of epic excursions in Alaska, and trekking around the Aleutian Islands, a thing people don't do. This one is a like a snowball rolling downhill, it gets more momentum and becomes more dangerous the further it goes.  We wrap the show with some news of grizzlies getting reintroduced to the Cascades, the triple crown of cheeses, and a listener pumps our tires on our behalf. Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com.  Jenna Davis: Email jenna@firstsummitrealty.com or call 303-946-9476 to get a free consultation. Shady Rays: Use code “TREK20” for $20 off polarized sunglasses at shadyrays.com. [divider] Interview with Quoc “Double Magic” Nguyen Quoc's Instagram Quoc's Website Time stamps & Questions 00:03:50 - Reminders: Support us on Patreon to get exclusive bonus content and don't miss important updates by subscribing to the Trek's newsletter or submitting your email on our website! 00:05:45 - Introducing Quoc 00:07:28 - How did you get into the outdoors? 00:09:34 - How did you transition from peakbagging to thru-hiking? 00:12:04 - What stood out to you from your first thru-hike? 00:13:14 - Were you stressed about money after graduating law school? 00:16:28 - How do you deal with shifting priorities? 00:18:25 - What is your trail name origin story? 00:19:41 - Why the Te Araroa as a second hike? 00:22:45 - Discussion about the TA 00:24:16 - How did you learn about the international hikes you've done? 00:26:14 - What did you learn about thru-hiking during your first two hikes? 00:27:29 - What was the first route you created? 00:28:42 - Tell us about the Iceland Traverse 00:35:45 - Do you not feel fear? 00:38:30 - Did you ever think you were gunna die? 00:42:00 - Tell us about the Norway end to end hike 00:45:26 - Was this a stressful trek? 00:46:30 - What were the terrain and resupplies like? 00:48:11 - Discussion about the ULA circuit 00:49:00 - Do you have tips for hiking efficiently? 00:50:38 - Tell us about your nutrition while hiking 00:55:00 - Would you recommend the Norway hike to others? 00:57:29 - How tired are you after the Norway hike? 01:00:00 - How do you make your trips work financially? 01:05:30 - Does it bother you when people don't return their carts? 01:07:30 - Tell us about your current job in homeland security 01:09:32 - What are the worst things that have happened to you on trail? 01:15:15 - Why don't you use a satellite communication device or bear spray? 01:17:00 - Story about being charged by bears 01:21:48 - Have your feelings about grizzly bears changed? 01:24:52 - What are you afraid of? 01:27:00 - What is your gym routine like? 01:31:00 - Tell us about the Brooks Range Traverse 01:35:55 - Do you ever get frustrated or lose your temper? 01:36:50 - What are the mileages of these two traverses? 01:39:25 - Tell us about the Alaska Traverse 01:46:00 - What are your big three? 01:47:20 - What do you use for footwear? 01:48:50 - Do you carry a bear canister? 01:51:00 - Tell us about the Cordillera Blanca Traverse & Huayhuash Circuit 01:54:41 - Tell us about the 1,500 mile Colorado Loop 01:58:40 - What are your favorite 13ers? 02:01:22 - Kumo Question: What is the most ridiculous fashion trend you've participated in? 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Welcome to Episode 14 of Baird Country, where we dive deep into the remarkable life and adventures of Brooke Whipple. (Watch the video podcast on my YouTube channel here https://youtu.be/sbh_HC48JXE). Brook is the host of her popular YouTube channel "Girl in the Woods" and she was on both ALONE season 4 and 5! Join us as Brooke shares her extraordinary journey from rural Michigan to the rugged landscapes of Alaska, where she and her husband Dave Whipple carved out a life in a small log cabin while raising their children. With tales of battling forest fires in Montana, caretaking in the remote Aleutian Islands, and her gripping experiences on the survival series Alone in Mongolia and northern Vancouver Island, Brooke offers invaluable insights into resilience, self-reliance, and the beauty of living off the grid. Tune in as we uncover the secrets behind Brooke's remarkable story and her unwavering spirit of adventure.Check out Brook's Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/ /  Subscribe to Brook's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@therealgirlinthewoods Check out my social media channels for trip photos, articles I write, video reels and podcast updates.https://www.instagram.com/jbadventurer/https://www.facebook.com/jbadventurerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jbadventurerCheck out all my podcast episodes through the playlist linked here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdWkde9gml__GpO_JouKEWl1UdckeYDeg&si=w9jDkhiQ6Xj7Gzl8

REPORTED THREE USN ARLEIGH BURKE DESTROYERS SUPPORTING ISRAEL AIR DEFENSE. 4/4: To Provide and Maintain a Navy: Why Naval Primacy Is America's First, Best Strategy by Henry J Hendrix  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Provide-Maintain-Navy-Americas-Strategy/dp/0960039198/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NGUTL4LKSVEL&keywords=to+provide+and+maintain+a+navy&qid=1673808583&s=books&sprefix=to+provide+and+maintain+a+navy%2Cstripbooks%2C86&sr=1-1 The national conversation regarding the United States Navy has, for far too long, been focused on the popular question of how many ships does the service need? "To Provide and Maintain a Navy," a succinct but encompassing treatise on sea power by Dr. Henry J "Jerry" Hendrix, goes beyond the numbers to reveal the crucial importance of Mare Liberum (Free Sea) to the development of the Western thought and the rules based order that presently governs the global commons that is the high seas. Proceeding from this philosophical basis, Hendrix explores how a "free sea" gave way to free trade and the central role sea borne commercial trade has played in the overall rise in global living standards. This is followed by analysis of how the relative naval balance of power has played out in terms of naval battles and wars over the centuries and how the dominance of the United States Navy following World War II has resulted in seven decades of unprecedented peace on the world's oceans. He further considers how, in the years that followed the demise of the Soviet Union, both China and Russia began laying the groundwork to challenge the United States maritime leadership and upend five centuries of naval precedents in order to establish a new approach to sovereignty over the world's seas. It is only at this point that Dr. Hendrixapproaches the question of the number of ships required for the United States Navy, the industrial base required to build them, and the importance of once again aligning the nation's strategic outlook to that of a "seapower" in order to effectively and efficiently address the rising threat. "To Provide and Maintain a Navy" is brief enough to be read in a weekend but deep enough to inform the reader as to the numerous complexities surrounding what promises to be the most important strategic conversation facing the United States as it enters a new age of great power competition with not one, but two nations who seek nothing less than to close and control the world's seas. 1943 Dutch Harbor USS Casco The USS Casco Bay was a Casablanca-class escort carrier that served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Dutch Harbor is a port town in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. It was the site of the Japanese invasion and occupation of the Aleutian Islands in 1942-1943, which was part of the broader Pacific campaign. In June 1942, Dutch Harbor was attacked by Japanese forces, resulting in damage to the town and naval facilities there.

Rabbi Pinchas Allouche, head Rabbi at Congregation Beth Tefillah in Scottsdale, and the host of the Rabbi Allouche podcast, joins Seth for the full hour to talk about this week's Torah portion, Genesis 41, the story of Joseph in Egypt, and a story of missionaries in Alaska's Aleutian Islands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this one, Cody talks to Christopher Michlig. He's a visual artist and a professor at the University of Oregon, and he recently released a book titled "File Under: Slime." In it, he traces the origins of the idea of slime back to the early 1900s, with associations to ectoplasm, femininity, and sexuality. In his research, he found that people like HP Lovecraft and John Paul Sartre helped solidify the concept of slime within philosophy and pop culture, paving the way for it to be an analog, or a proxy, for describing the unknown. In the 1950s, for example, there were movies like "The Blob," representing the social anxiety surrounding the atomic bomb. And then in the 1980s — with movies like "The Stuff," "Street Trash," and "The Toxic Avenger" — slime represented a fear of toxicity or the handling of toxic waste. Christopher says that what we choose slime to represent evolves over time. More recently, it has entered rap music through artists like N.O.R.E, from Capone-N-Noreaga, and newer guys like Young Thug. The way these rappers are using the word “slime” is different than how it's been used in the past. It's positive, it's a substitute for friend or homie.   Christopher grew up in Girdwood, Alaska, in the ‘80s. He remembers it being a small town back then, maybe about 400 to 500 people. It's a place that instilled in him the idea of closeness and the importance of a supportive community, sentiments that continue to inspire and influence him. Recently, he's been doing research on different Aleutian communities, trying to get a better grasp on his family history. He has roots, on his dad's side, in the Aleutian Islands, before the Russian fur trade. He says it's been a difficult process, that it's confusing for him because of the complicated history of Aleutian communities as a result of colonialism and the displacement that occurred during and after World War II. How people who had been living in a place for generations were forced to upend their ancestral ways of living. So, he tries to imagine — even project himself — to the time of his ancestors on the Island of Unga. Without much oral history from his own family to go off of, his research is helping him better understand where he comes from.   PHOTO / Ilka Sankari

Theo Greenly reports for a public radio station in the far-flung Aleutian Islands in Alaska. When he started, about two and a half years ago, he thought he'd hit the ground running reporting in-depth, documentary-style pieces. Instead, he learned he really needed to get his bearings first and just report the news. His stories about how to report -- and navigate all the transportation challenges -- in such a remote location are fun and insightful. 

Six months after Pearl Harbor, Japan launched another attack on the United States. This time, Axis forces actually invaded, turning the Aleutian Islands into a battleground. What the country did next, in the name of “protecting” Alaska's indigenous people, is a shameful chapter of the war. And it's one the nation has never fully reckoned with. This episode of One Year was produced by Evan Chung, Sophie Summergrad, Sam Kim, Sol Werthan, and Josh Levin. Derek John is senior supervising producer of narrative podcasts and Merritt Jacob is senior technical director. Slate Plus members get to hear more about the making of One Year. Get access to extra episodes, listen to the show without any ads, and support One Year by signing up for Slate Plus for just $15 for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices