Best Drag The Lake Podcasts (2025)

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The Problem With Pop Music | DRAG THE LAKE #140 1:03:37

4d ago1:03:37

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This episode was supposed to be one thing, then it quickly turned into something else.

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EP. 352 - Chris Freeman (Hot Mulligan) 1:07:30

13h ago1:07:30

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How Do You Know It's Not Armadillo Shells? Hot Mulligan co-vocalist, songwriting traveler and skateboarding photographer, Chris Freeman, is our guest on Episode 352 of Sappenin' Podcast! The '#1 hottest band in the world' celebrate the release day of their new album 'The Sound A Body Makes When It's Still' with confessions behind their famous joke …

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Introducing: The Dan Buettner Podcast 7:21

1d ago7:21

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We’re excited to share a new podcast from Lemonada Media: The Dan Buettner Podcast. In his groundbreaking Blue Zones research, National Geographic explorer and bestselling author Dan Buettner uncovered the secrets to longevity and happiness from the world’s longest-lived populations. Now, in his new show, The Dan Buettner Podcast, he’s sharing the …

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No Mifepristone at Costco, West Texas A&M Drag Ban, Amy Madigan and La Llorona 51:46

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Bryan is in his last week of shows at Edinburgh, Erin is (not) retired, and Aunt Gladys talk turns into learning about La Llorona and the Cucuy. Erin talks about the downturn of goodwill towards Costco after their decision to not sell Mifepristone due to conservative pushback. Bryan gives us some positive news with the Fifth Circuit Court in New Or…

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Lake Paradox Club, Peanut the Squirrel, Abanakee Studios milestone 29:16

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(Aug 21, 2025) North Country at Work takes us to the west end of Paradox Lake, where a series of summer cottages have played host to hundreds of families through several generations; though it's been 10 months since state and local authorities seized and killed Peanut the Squirrel, the effect on environmental enforcement in New York continues; and …

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08/21/25: Memories and magic at the Lake Paradox Club 8:41

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(Aug 21, 2025) We hear from the fourth-generation owner of a family-owned and operated cottage rental on Paradox Lake in the eastern Adirondacks. Also: Forest rangers had another busy week helping hikers and responding to multiple brush fires.By NCPR News

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Trapped in the Tropics: Stranger to Saviour 54:02

1d ago54:02

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A chance encounter with an enigmatic stranger presents Warren Macdonald with the adventure opportunity of a lifetime. But deep in Queensland’s Hinchinbrook Island, a bizarre accident changes everything. Smashed to pieces and immobilised, Warren has to pin all his hopes on a man he only met the day before. And trapped in a streambed in excruciating …

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Commit Illegal Acts 1:02:02

2d ago1:02:02

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Dan and Sam discuss the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City trailer, recap The Valley, Real Housewives of Miami, & Orange County, and as always crown the Freak of the Week and the One True Queen! 1:10 - #RHOSLC trailer 13:40 - #TheValley The Valley 26:47 #RHOM Real Housewives of Miami 43:19 #RHOC Real Housewives of Orange County 56:19 - Freak of the …

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08/20/25: Honoring the legacy of Alice Paden Green 9:12

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(Aug 20, 2025) A gathering in the Champlain Valley honors the life and legacy of prominent Adirondacker and civil rights activist Alice Paden Green. Also: the Clinton County GOP chair is backing State Police Troop B Commander Brent Davison to run in an upcoming special election for Assembly.By NCPR News

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Alice Green legacy, NYS Fair preview, Kitty O'Neil 29:13

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(Aug 20, 2025) Earlier this month, a group of locals and community leaders met in Essex to celebrate the legacy of civil rights activist Alice Green and continue a celebration she started; we preview the New York State Fair, which kicks off today near Syracuse; and Kitty O'Neil from the Cornell Cooperative Extension stops by to talk about how the h…

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H. Alan Scott: Culture, Comedy & Queer Identity 1:04:28

3d ago1:04:28

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Curious how faith, queerness, and comedy shape LGBTQ+ culture? This week on the BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with comedian and Newsweek Senior Culture journalist H. Alan Scott for an unfiltered conversation about growing up Mormon, coming out queer, converting to Judaism, and finding their voice through comedy. As host of…

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8/19/25: Stefanik v. Clinton County Republicans 9:31

3d ago9:31

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(Aug 19, 2025) Congresswoman Elise Stefanik attended a dedication ceremony in Plattsburgh yesterday. Her appearance followed a rare public feud with local Republicans over selecting a candidate for an upcoming special election. Also: Part of the reason for a road salt shortage last winter was because of a requirement to buy from an American company…

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Special election GOP infighting, Empire State Service Corps, this month's night sky 30:55

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(Aug 19, 2025) Congresswoman Elise Stefanik attended a dedication ceremony in Plattsburgh yesterday, following a rare public feud with local Republicans over selecting a candidate for an upcoming special election; a statewide program that allows college students to work on and off campus is helping them find their roots in the North Country; and as…

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8/18/25: The drag queens (and a king) of the North Country 10:03

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(Aug 18, 2025) Drag shows have become mainstream in cities across the country, but they're less common in small towns. In the North Country, a group of local drag performers says every show is a chance to build acceptance for their art form, one local stage at a time. Also: The Adirondack Park Agency’s potential move to downtown Saranac Lake is tak…

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Drag in the North Country, NYS road salt shortage, St. Lawrence County rock and gem show 29:39

4d ago29:39

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(Aug 18, 2025) In the North Country, a group of local drag performers says every show is a chance to build acceptance for their art form, one local stage at a time; we look back at New York state's road salt shortage last winter, which was connected to the wording of a state law; and we preview this weekend's St. Lawrence County rock and gem show.…

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Route 11 caboose, Plattsburgh crisis center, rebate check debate, National Grid hike, ADK conditions 29:32

7d ago29:32

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(Aug 15, 2025) We visit the man who owns a well known caboose on Route 11 between Canton and Potsdam; Plattsburgh is getting a new 24/7 crisis center to close a gap in local behavioral health services; New York lawmakers say the state should cancel plans to send taxpayer rebate checks with the state facing a big budget deficit; National Grid custom…

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8/15/25: The Canton caboose 9:59

7d ago9:59

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(Aug 15, 2025) If you've ever driven between Canton and Potsdam on Route 11, you may have seen an actual caboose sitting in a backyard. We talk to the train aficionado behind it. Also: Some progressive lawmakers say New York should cancel plans to send taxpayer rebate checks this fall with the state facing a big budget deficit.…

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EP. 351 - Trailblazing Modern Metal with Maria Lessing (Future Palace), Charlie Rolfe (As Everything Unfolds) and Alice Lake (Lake Malice) 1:01:48

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The Echos of Disparity. Proclaimed the 'powderpuff girls' of the alternative metalcore scene, Maria Lessing (Future Palace), Charlie Rolf (As Everything Unfolds) and Alice Lake (Lake Malice) are our guests in this unique live crossover roundtable for Episode 351 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded live on stage at Radar Festival 2025, three of Europes m…

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Kim Davis, U.S. Burning Contraceptives, Bagpipes and Oasis 52:22

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This week Bryan has been spending all his free time in Edinburgh at the copy shops printing stickers for his posters, and Erin keeps prodding at him to go and see the Oasis reunion tour. Bryan tells us about human jean skirt aka Kim Davis' return and how Republicans are playing the long game to overturn marriage equality, and how covenant marriages…

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ICE agents and masks in NY, North Country at Work, North Creek mosaic exhibit 29:06

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(Aug 14, 2025) ICE agents' use of masks when arresting people in New York and across the country has set off a debate in the state about whether to ban them from covering their faces; North Country at Work profiles one of the people behind the magic at the Lake George Dinner Theatre; and a new photo exhibit at the Tannery Pond Community Center cele…

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8/14/25: Should ICE agents wear masks? 9:29

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(Aug 14, 2025) ICE agents often wear masks when arresting people in New York and across the country. It's set off a debate in the state about whether to ban federal agents from covering their faces. Also: The town of Canton is preparing residents for a townwide reassessment.By NCPR News

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Deadliest Day on Everest 49:11

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As his surname suggests, Jules Mountain is a man destined to scale the heights. After battling cancer and emerging with a new lease of life, he takes on the epic challenge of reaching the top of Mount Everest. But when an enormous earthquake causes the slopes to crumble around him, Jules is once again left staring death in the face… A Noiser podcas…

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Inlet community garden, Canton revaluation, Adirondack Plein Air Festival 29:35

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(Aug 13, 2025) In the small community of Inlet, a passionate volunteer gardener has spearheaded the effort to turn a former elementary school field into a thriving community garden; the town of Canton is preparing residents for a townwide reassessment; and we speak with artist Nancy Brossard ahead of the Adirondack Plein Air Festival, which will ta…

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8/13/25: A garden blooms in Inlet 9:39

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(Aug 13, 2025) In the small community of Inlet, near Old Forge, a passionate volunteer has spearheaded the effort to turn a former elementary school field into a thriving community garden. Amy Feiereisel has the latest in our series on volunteers in the North Country. Also: A bipartisan group of prosecutors says a law that protects undocumented imm…

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Ryan Lu: Manifesting Your Dream Life, Lionsgate Portal & Queer Empowerment 1:03:55

10d ago1:03:55

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Manifest Your Dream Life & Embrace Queer Identity on the BabyGay™ Podcast! This week, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with content creator and Delulu Podcast host Ryan Lu (@e.mo.tions) to talk manifestation, gender identity, and coming out. Known for her powerful blend of astrology, daily affirmations, tarot, and unapologetic delulu energy, R…

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I'm Like a Rottweiler 1:05:13

10d ago1:05:13

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Dan and Conor discuss Carole's grand return to Bravo, Dolores Catania's annual charity baseball game, #RHOM reunion seating chart, Brighton Pride featuring the Real Housewives of London and more! They recap The Valley, Real Housewives of Miami, & Orange County, and as always crown the Freak of the Week and the One True Queen! 1:33 - Carol Radziwill…

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8/12/25: Rural health care on the ropes 10:02

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(Aug 12, 2025) A new report from the state's chief fiscal officer highlights a shortage of health care providers in the North Country. It comes ahead of big federal changes to health care programs like Medicaid. Also: A new poll finds Gov. Hochul leads North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik by 14 points in a potential race for governor next yea…

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State comptroller on rural health care, trooper leave, new season of the Howl podcast 30:04

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(Aug 12, 2025) A new report from the state's chief fiscal officer highlights a shortage of health care providers in the North Country; the union representing New York State Troopers says they should get time off after shoot-outs and other stressful calls; and NCPR’s Howl Podcast kicks off its newest season on Wednesday.…

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Booking Our Dream PUNK Bands | DRAG THE LAKE #139 1:04:08

10d ago1:04:08

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Like last week but PUNK. Oh boy!

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08/11/25: A visit to Canton's demonstration garden 9:15

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(Aug 11, 2025) Flooding slammed parts of St. Lawrence County last summer. We visit a demonstration garden in Canton where residents are learning how to make their yards more resilient to stormwater. Also: Former NCPR reporter Brian Mann goes searching for the perfect swimming hole in the Adirondacks.…

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Canton demonstration garden, ADK mountain swim, Baking cookies with Chef Curtiss 29:30

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(Aug 11, 2025)By NCPR News

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8/8/25: Michigan Fest! 9:21

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(Aug 8, 2025) Last weekend, more than 4,000 people celebrated Plattsburgh's local specialty, the Michigan. We take a trip to the inaugural Michigan Fest, which honored the iconic hot-dog-and-meat-sauce combo. Also: Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to condemn Republican plans to realign congressional districts ahead of next year's midterm elections.…

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World Cup ski jumping canceled, Michigan Fest, Alcoa and NYPA deal, Cashman for Assembly, Wizard of Oz at Depot Theatre, Raquette River Sessions 33:32

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(Aug 8, 2025) A major ski jumping event in Lake Placid has been cancelled because of infrastructure issues; thousands turned out for Plattsburgh's first-ever Michigan Fest; Alcoa and NYPA are nearing a deal to keep the aluminum giant in Massena; Plattsburgh's town supervisor will run replace Assemblyman Billy Jones; and, teen theatre in Westport an…

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EP. 350 - Moon Valjean #2 (Goldfinger / Greek Fire / Ex-Story Of The Year) 1:00:28

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Open Your Eyes. Goldfinger guitarist, Greek Fire showman and Ex-Story Of The Year founding member, Phil 'Moon Valjean' Sneed is our guest on Episode 350 of Sappenin' Podcast! During our summer at the Warped Tour, Moon invited us to the ska-punk trailer corner of backstage, to reconnect, talk candidly and explain a lot of unanswered questions from h…

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UK's Online Safety Act, Ryan Walters, Rhode Island Workplace Accommodations, Edinburgh and Tap Shoes 59:30

15d ago59:30

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Happy Birthday to Bryan! Fresh off his first week at the Edinburgh Fringe, Bryan tells us about the hustle it takes to perform at the world's largest performing arts festival. Erin saw the musical Some Like It Hot and has now been inspired to sign up for tap classes. Bryan explains the UK's Online Safety Act which now requires people to upload pers…

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8/7/25: A caravan to support undocumented immigrants 9:54

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(Aug 7, 2025) Activists are traveling across the North Country this week in a "car caravan." They're rallying support for migrant farmworkers and calling on local communities to stand in solidarity. Also: Alcoa and the New York Power Authority are nearing a deal to keep the aluminum giant in Massena for at least another ten years.…

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Elizabethtown migrant rally, Lake Placid mobile home park sale, invasive water chestnut 30:44

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(Aug 7, 2025) Activists are traveling across the North Country this week in a "car caravan" to rally support for migrant farmworkers; Residents at a mobile home park in Lake Placid are trying to stop the property from being sold; and A significant cluster of the invasive water chestnut plant has taken root in the St. Lawrence River near Ogdensburg.…

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Shipwreck off Australia: Dragged Towards the Rocks 54:29

16d ago54:29

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A merchant vessel departs Tasmania. The scheduled journey time is two days. But 18-year-old Mick Doleman and his crewmates will end up at sea for far longer than that. When their ship goes under, the seamen will find themselves stranded in a vulnerable life raft. The hellish experience will involve near starvation, brutal weather, physical turmoil …

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Listen Now: Uncared For is Back! 14:10

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In a country that feels more divided than ever, there’s one thing almost everyone agrees on: our healthcare system is broken. From crushing medical debt to rural hospital closures, deep Medicaid cuts, and the growing burden of insurance denials, too many Americans are falling through the cracks. In Uncared For, award-winning journalist SuChin Pak (…

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Billy Jones next steps, milfoil harvesting, Miracle on Ice statue; Chef Curtiss 34:03

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(Aug 6, 2025) After announcing plans to step down last week, Assemblyman Billy Jones of Chateaugay Lake will head to Clinton Community College to lead workforce development initiatives; we join dive crew for a behind-the-scenes look at how they suction milfoil from Lake George; a five-year plan is underway to create a life-size bronze statue depict…

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8/6/25: Ripping milfoil out of Lake George by hand 8:58

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(Aug 6, 2025) Eurasian water milfoil is crowding out native species and ruining swimming and boating in water all over the North Country. In Lake George, it's now being treated with an herbicide, but dive crews are still pulling it out of the lake by hand. Also: A significant cluster of the invasive water chestnut plant has taken root in the St. La…

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Zach Oren: Ides of Gender & the Power of Trans Visibility 1:07:23

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Want to be a better LGBTQ+ ally? This episode offers a real, compassionate starting point. Photographer Zach Oren (he/him) joins BabyGay™ Podcast host & founder PJ Brescia (they/them) to share the story behind Ides of Gender — a powerful, seven-year photo series documenting over 650 trans and nonbinary people across all 50 U.S. states and territori…

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Oh Come On Tamra Please 59:49

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Dan and Brendan discuss #RHOBH filming gossip, The Valley, Real Housewives of Atlanta, Miami, & Orange County, and as always crown the Freak of the Week and the One True Queen! 2:00 #RHOBH filming 5:50 #RHOA Real Housewives of Atlanta 18:13 #TheValley The Valley 33:25 #RHOM Real Housewives of Miami 40:56 #RHOC Real Housewives of Orange County 54:58…

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Watertown universal pre-k, Hochul on partisan redistricting, Historic Saranac Lake 29:46

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(Aug 5, 2025) With the school year quickly approaching, many families in Watertown don’t know if their child will be able to attend pre-k after the city school district cut dozens of pre-k slots without explanation; Gov. Hochul says the days of nonpartisan redistricting in New York should be over as Republicans in Texas try to redistrict their stat…

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8/5/25: Uncertainty for pre-K in Watertown 9:56

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(Aug 5, 2025) This summer, the Watertown City School District cut dozens of pre-k slots without explanation, even though community partners were willing to provide them. With the school year quickly approaching, many families don’t know if their child will be able to attend Pre-K or not. Also: All of the North Country is still under an air quality …

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Booking Our Dream Bands | DRAG THE LAKE #138 1:21:00

18d ago1:21:00

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Pat and Andy breakdown the line up of their dream bands.

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A Plattsburgh-Cornwall partnership, youth parole, "truth to power" portraits 29:19

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(Aug 4, 2025)By NCPR News

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8/4/25: Two border towns put it on the record: 'we're still friends' 9:57

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(Aug 4, 2025) As tensions run high between the U.S. and Canada, people on both sides of the border are coming together to affirm their friendship. Plattsburgh and Cornwall leaders actually put it in writing. Also: A new series of portraits is now on display at John Brown Farm in Lake Placid that puts a spotlight on the faces of activists throughout…

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Michigan Fest, Tupper Lake River Pigs, Frattolin in court, NYS cannabis stores and schools, ADK trail conditions 33:19

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(Aug 1, 2025) A festival honoring Michigans - Plattsburgh's culinary delicacy - will take place this weekend; for the last games of the Tupper Lake River Pigs baseball season this weekend, we meet the team's unofficial mascot...and Santa Claus; the Quebec man accused of killing his 9-year-old daughter and hiding her body in a Ticonderoga pond earli…

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8/1/25: The first Michigan Fest in Plattsburgh 9:22

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(Aug 1, 2025) A festival honoring Plattsburgh's culinary delicacy is taking place tomorrow. Michigan Fest celebrates the hot dog and meat sauce favorite. Officials say it's about bringing locals and non-locals together. Also: Public transit and highway advocates are getting ready to do battle over New York's new transportation master plan.…

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