North Words

North Words looks back at some of the best revelatory moments from the last year and a half and pulls back the curtain on how public radio is made.

Retired SUNY Potsdam Professor John Massaro talks with Mitch about how Bruce Springsteen’s political awakening can help untangle politics for young people.

Barry Keane was content just working at a record company. He didn't expect to eventually play on hundreds of records with over 250 musicians.

Peter Lourie reflects on his 315 mile journey. He's the first person on record to have made the entire trip by canoe.

It's the March edition of North Words The Radio Show, with all the interviews back-to-back-to-back in a 54 minute package of great listening. Enjoy!

A song recorded in the '80s by the popular North Country band, "Double Axel," has found new life thanks to a cover by the former drummer's son, Kyle Tupper.

Paul Wylie is an Olympic Gold Medalist who now trains students on the ice. And his secret for the perfect routine? Well, you've got to fall down a lot first.

Jess Milton hosts a podcast that digs into the Vinyl Cafe archives. She voices essays that explore her relationship with the late host and icon, Stuart McLean.

"Making Camp" explores the unexepected history of essential camping gear and the revolution of one of the North Country's favorite past-times

For a decade, the contest has been providing opportunities for unsigned artists to be heard around the world