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David Ramseur has been a major figure in Alaska politics for over 30 years. He served as press secretary, communications director, chief of staff, and foreign policy advisor to Alaska Governors Steve Cowper and Tony Knowles and to Anchorage Mayor and U.S. Senator Mark Begich. Today we are discussing Ramseur's 2017 book Melting the Ice Curtain which tells the story of the courage and persistence of the Alaskan and Russian citizen-diplomats who stared down the Cold War to bridge the gap between Alaska and Russia, which are separated at their closest point by just 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) between Little and Big Diomede islands. David was inspired by his many visits to the USSR and Russia, including his time living and working there in the early 90s. He began researching this book in earnest in 2015 by interviewing more than 130 key players and examining enormous amounts of archived materials which were being stored all over the US and Russia. Currently, David is a visiting scholar in public policy at the University of Alaska Anchorage's Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER).

Quizmasters Lee and Marc are joined by Seth for a general knowledge trivia quiz. Marc and Seth report on a virtual trivia in which they were invited to participate. Categories for the quiz include History, Medical Conditions, Prehistoric Animals, Famous Authors, Weird Science, Pop Culture, 90’s Music, Famous Art, Cults, The Bible, Natural Novelties and more! Round One HISTORY - What waterway was known as “The Ice Curtain” during the Cold War? MEDICAL CONDITIONS - If you are ‘presbyopic’, what is wrong with you? PREHISTORIC ANIMALS - The Smilodon is a prehistoric creature more commonly known by what name? CURRENT EVENTS - After nearly a year and a half of negotiations, an agreement was reached for Benny Gantz to share power with what political leader in their country? HISTORY - What major Southeastern U.S. city was once Fort Dallas? FAMOUS AUTHORS - Norton Juster is known for writing which 1961 children’s novel about a boy named Milo and his watchdog named “Tock”? Missed Corrections/KnowNotes “I know Marc Davis made a comment on a recent episode about how every time a president question comes up he has trouble figuring out the order based solely on a year(s). One trick that has helped me gauge where presidents line up to years they were elected is by the Curse of Tippecanoe!” Round Two WEIRD SCIENCE - Which influential scientist was part of a ‘Glutton Club’ whose mission was to sample rare meat? HISTORY - In what year was Churchill elected Prime Minister? POP CULTURE - What American fashion model, who was featured in Taylor Swift’s video for Bad Blood, revealed in 2014 that she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, which causes a gradual deterioration of the thyroid? 90’s MUSIC - What 1997 album by a Canadian artist is the best-selling album of the 1990’s performed by a single artist? FAMOUS ART - Where is Van Gogh’s Starry Night currently located? CULTS - What cult originally Texas based was founded by David Berg in the 1970’s and used a method called “flirty fishing” that used sex to “show God’s love and mercy” and win converts? Rate My Question “Hey Lee and Mark, it's Dylan. You guys said my my question last time was a little too easy. So figured I would hate you guys with one. That's a little harder short sweet hear. What day was Julius Caesar assassinated on just looking for the month and day it's a little hard, but it's definitely sucks. Good luck.” - Quizdaddy Dylan Final Questions THE BIBLE - King Solomon commanded David to collect 100 what as war plunder from the Philistines? NATURAL NOVELTIES - What mechanism that is known to have been invented and developed by ancient Egyptians and Greeks is presented in nature exclusively in the juvenile nymph bug? POP CULTURE - In what year did Brian Williams replace Tom Brokaw on NBC Nightly News? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges May 4th, 2020 – Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Live on Twitch 7pm - 9pm May 7th, 2020 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Live on Twitch 7pm - 9pm You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Dylan, Tommy (The Electric Mud) and Tim (Pat's Garden Service) Thank you, Team Captains – Gil, David, Rachael, Aaron, Kristen & Fletcher Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Kaitlynn, Manu, Mo, Matthew, Nicole, Luc, Hank, Justin, Cooper, Elyse, Sarah, Karly, Kristopher, Josh, Shaun, Lucas and Max Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Allison, Paige, We Do Stuff, Mike S. ,Kenya, Jeff, Eric, Steven, Efren, Mike J., Mike C. If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support." Special Guest: Seth.

In 1987, an American endurance swimmer called Lynne Cox swam across the "Ice Curtain" between the USA and the Soviet Union. The Diomede Islands in the Bering Strait are only 2.7 miles apart, but divided by near-freezing water and Cold War rivalry. Lynne Cox spoke to Simon Watts about her swim in 2012. This programme is a rebroadcast. PHOTO: Lynne Cox on the Bering Strait. (Copyright Rich Roberts)

In his book, Melting the Ice Curtain, David Ramseur examines how citizen-diplomats bridged a widening gap in superpower relations during the “Friendship Flight” between Nome, Alaska and Provideniya, Russia, in 1988. At this event, David Ramseur discusses where US- Russian relations stand 30 years later and what we can learn from past diplomacy David Ramseur managed federal grants for academic exchanges between Alaska and the Russian Far East for the UAA American Russian Center. He has served as an adviser to Alaska Governors Steve Cowper and Tony Knowles and to Anchorage Mayor and U.S. Senator Mark Begich.

The Cold War was a long stream of paranoia for most people, but for those between Big Diomede and Little Diomede, it was sneaking across the border to preach and drink together, be it by swimming or bath tub boating. Join Alexis this week as Hailey teaches her how Alaskan history in the Cold War is kind of Russian history as well. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author David Ramseur presents Melting the ice Curtain: The Extraordinary Story of citizen Diplomacy on the Russia-Alaska Frontier.In 1988, David Ramseur helped organize the Alaska Airlines “Friendship Flight” between Nome, Alaska and Provideniya, Russia, which reunited indigenous peoples of common languages and cultures (Siberian Yupik and others) for the first time in four decades. In Melting the Ice Curtain, how inspiration, courage, and persistence by citizen-diplomats bridged a widening gap in superpower relations is explored. David Ramseur managed federal grants for academic exchanges between Alaska and the Russian Far East for the UAA American Russian Center. He served as press secretary, communications director, chief of staff, and foreign policy adviser to Alaska Governors Steve Cowper and Tony Knowles and to Anchorage Mayor and U.S. Senator Mark Begich. Melting the Ice Curtain is published by University of Alaska Press.

Please join us for the release and discussion of a new CSIS Europe Program report, The New Ice Curtain: Russia’s Strategic Reach to the Arctic, which examines Russia’s economic, energy, and security strategies and aspirations in the Arctic, and the evolution of the Kremlin’s Arctic policies over the past decade.  On the eve of President Obama’s and Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit to Anchorage, Alaska where they will convene Arctic and non-Arctic leaders to discuss climate impact and resilience, and global leadership in the Arctic, it is a timely moment to better understand the largest and most dynamic Arctic actor and to assess whether the Arctic will remain a cooperative region or succumb to geopolitical tensions.   Report author Heather A. Conley and project consultant Dr. Marlène Laruelle will examine the significant changes in Russia’s Arctic policies and rhetoric – particularly since President Putin’s return to the Kremlin in 2012 – and offer their insights on Russia’s military posturing in the region, as well as how to develop new collaborative thinking to preserve and protect international Arctic cooperation.  New York Times correspondent Steven Lee Myers, who has written about and traveled frequently to the Russian Arctic, will offer his reflections on the report and assess whether the development of a 21st century “ice curtain” is realistic.  The panelists will also preview the upcoming August 31st meeting in Alaska and assess the impact of the potential attendance of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on U.S.-Russian cooperation in the Arctic. Featuring   Dr. Marlène Laruelle Research Professor of International Affairs, George Washington University   and   Steven Lee Myers Correspondent, The New York Times   Introduced and moderated by   Heather A. Conley Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS Europe Program    This event is made possible by support from the MacArthur Foundation.

In 1987, a 30-year-old American swimmer called Lynne Cox swam across the "Ice Curtain" between the USA and the Soviet Union. The Diomede Islands in the Bering Strait were only 2.7 miles apart, but divided by near-freezing water and Cold War rivalry. Lynne Cox talks to Witness. Her experiences are also recalled in her autobiography, Swimming to Antarctica. PHOTO: Lynne Cox on the Bering Strait. (Copyright Rich Roberts)