Myth or History and is Alaska really "The Last Frontier?"

Alaska's Political Pipeline

Myth or History and is Alaska really "The Last Frontier?"

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Published on Jan 6, 2024, 12:03:51 AM
Total time: 00:29:10

Episode Description

From Governor Dunleavy to Mary Peltola, Alaska's politicians seek to claim a share of the frontier.  But how much of the frontier is myth and how much is real?  And how does mythology affect the way we look at land use, mineral extraction, environmental issues and even place names?  Guest Kaitlin Armstrong from the podcast "The Alaska Myth" joins us.

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