Best Coast Range Podcasts (2024)

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Fighting for our Drinking Water, with North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection 29:00

3d ago29:00

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Whether you live in a city, a small town, or even if you get your water from a well like I do, one of the biggest threats to drinking water in the Pacific Northwest is industrial logging. (A hugely notable exception is portland, which as my guest will touch on in the interview, does not allow logging in its drinking water source, the Bull Run water…

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Blue Dot: One of California's truly special places: Angelo Coast Range Reserve 51:38

21d ago51:38

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Host Dave Schlom talks to Reserve Caretaker Peter Steel, whose grandparents Heath and Marjorie Angelo deeded the land to the Nature Conservancy in 1959, making it the first Nature Conservancy landholding in the western United States.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Accessible oceans 49:34

30m ago49:34

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A project turning ocean science data into auditory displaysBy Mindy Todd

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Blue Dot: In memoriam: Blue Dot's 2022 tribute to Ed Stone 51:37

35m ago51:37

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Blue Dot revisits an episode in which we profiled the amazing career of one of America's greatest space scientists, Ed Stone. Stone passed away on June 9 at the age of 88.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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News Roundup: Housing bond bill giveth and taketh away; rare sea turtles get another chance 49:12

3h ago49:12

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This week: What does it mean for local towns to be designated by the state as “seasonal communities”? And what happened to that high-value real estate transfer tax so many communities voted for? We’ve got answers. And: on a Dennis beach, some lucky rehabilitated sea turtles head back to the water.By Steve Junker

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Short term rentals 49:45

20h ago49:45

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Journalists discuss how local communities are regulating short term rentals.By Mindy Todd

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Books about the brain 48:17

2d ago48:17

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A selection of brain centered books.By Mindy Todd

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District Attorney reviews first year in office 49:31

3d ago49:31

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Our District Attorney reflects on his first year, and we hear about new initiatives and community outreach programs.By Mindy Todd

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Blue Dot: 1906: The Great Northern California Earthquake Pt. 2 51:37

7d ago51:37

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Blue Dot concludes its retrospective of the earthquake that struck Northern California on April 18, 1906.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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News Roundup: Warren nixes gun range funding extension; 911 goes down 49:13

7d ago49:13

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This week: The proposed machine gun range for Joint Base Cape Cod takes a hit, as Senator Elizabeth Warren says no to extending its funding. Offshore wind is coming off the Outer Cape, likely with floating turbines. And the state’s 911 system goes down for part of an afternoon.By Steve Junker

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Youths finding inspiration in science and reading 49:35

8d ago49:35

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Fun and inspiration for young people with science and reading.By Mindy Todd

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Dreams and visions of those who are dying 49:03

10d ago49:03

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Finding hope and meaning at life' end.By Mindy Todd

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Gardens in June 49:36

11d ago49:36

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Gardening with horticulturist Roberta Clark.By Mindy Todd

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Blue Dot: 1906: The Great Northern California Earthquake Pt. 1 51:37

14d ago51:37

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Host Dave Schlom teams up with scientists from the United States Geological Survey for part one of a two-part in-depth look at the massive earthquake that struck Northern California on April 18, 1906.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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News Roundup: Radiation exposure at Pilgrim; Vineyard Haven waterfront eyed for makeover 49:35

15d ago49:35

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This week: A radiation exposure incident at Pilgrim Nuclear Power station comes to light. Senator Markey comes to the Cape to find out the latest on replacing the Bourne and Sagamore bridges. And the Vineyard Haven waterfront could be getting an ambitious makeover.By Steve Junker

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3 author Interviews 49:29

16d ago49:29

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Authors talk about their new work on The Point.By Mindy Todd

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2 beloved music festivals 49:30

17d ago49:30

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Two music festivals with a loyal following.By Mindy Todd

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Bird News in June 48:45

18d ago48:45

48:45

All the latest bird news.By Mindy Todd

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Saving Oregon's Kelp Forests, with Tom Calvanese of Oregon Kelp Alliance 36:00

17d ago36:00

36:00

The Coast Range Association is a founding member of the brand new Oregon Ocean Alliance, which has formed to more effectively advocate for Oregon’s ocean and coast ecosystems. In a future episode, I’ll be talking with some of the other founding members about our mission and goals and all of that good stuff. The reason I bring it up today is that on…

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News Roundup: Tussle over the transfer tax; Hyannis PFAS study shows grim numbers 49:28

22d ago49:28

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This week: Governor Healy comes to Martha's Vineyard to see first-hand the operations facilities for offshore wind. And, will the transfer tax be included in the state’s housing bill? Housing advocates and tax opponents are paying close attention. Also, the dramatic results of a water contamination study in Hyannis are released.…

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The science of memory 49:29

23d ago49:29

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Why we forget, and how to remember better,By Mindy Todd

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The Arts on the Cape, Islands and South Coast 49:32

24d ago49:32

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Arts and culture organizations and theatre companies share what’s on tap for the upcoming season.By Mindy Todd

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Blue Dot: The Rescue Effect: a conversation with author and environmental scientist Michael Mehta Webster 51:37

28d ago51:37

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Host Dave Schlom visits with NYU Environmental Studies Professor Michael Mehta Webster to discuss his book, The Rescue Effect: The Key to Saving Life on Earth. Webster is an environmental scientist with a fascinating take on how nature has built in mechanisms that serve to preserve species and ecosystems in times of stress or disruptions.…

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Blue Dot: The process of subduction with geophysicist Magali Billen, UC Davis 51:37

1M ago51:37

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Host Dave Schlom visits with UC Davis Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences geophysics professor Magali Billen to talk about one of Earth's most dynamic and complex processes, subduction.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Golf Homies // Episode 20: Challen Morgan 26:29

2M ago26:29

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In 2023 Challen got the opportunity to caddie in the PGA Championship, on the bag for his swing coach Anthony Cordes. It was a childhood dream come true. Enjoy getting to know Challen a bit and about his experience at Oak Hill.By Lie + Loft

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Best of Blue Dot: Whale-SETI: a communications interaction with Twain the Humpback Whale 51:37

1M ago51:37

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In this very special episode, Host Dave Schlom visits with three researchers who were part of an incredible series of experimental communications with a humpback whale off the coast of Alaska.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Poor Windy Update: BLM Backs Down After Tree Sit! 29:00

2M ago29:00

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About a year and half ago, we did an episode on a Bureau of Land Management, or BLM, timber sale in Southern Oregon called Poor Windy, as part of our Worth More Standing series highlighting some of the biggest threats to mature and old growth forests on public lands. Recently, community activists set up a tree sit in an old growth grove that was ta…

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Blue Dot: Eagles 101: the lives of eagles and the eagle cam phenomenon! 51:37

2M ago51:37

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Bald and golden eagles are some of the most magnificent birds in North America. Host Dave Schlom is joined by Michelle Hawkins, Director of The California Raptor Center at UC Davis, for an in-depth look at eagles, from their amazing conservation success story to the threats they still face from humans.…

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Blue Dot: Musings on the Moon with author Christopher Cokinos 51:38

2M ago51:38

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Host Dave Schlom finds a kindred spirit with Christopher Cokinos, author of the new book, Still as Bright: An Illuminating History of the Moon from Antiquity to Tomorrow.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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The changing landscape of residential installations 18:06

2M ago18:06

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In part 5 of our mini series we delve into the residential side of the electrical business, exploring market dynamics and emerging technologies with Amy and James. They discuss the evolving balance between residential and commercial projects, noting a shift towards renewables and smart home innovations like solar energy, heat pumps, and electric ve…

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Best of Blue Dot: Here Begins The Dark Sea: a conversation with author Meredith F. Small on the Fra Mauro map 51:36

2M ago51:36

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Host Dave Schlom visits with best-selling author and award-winning anthropologist Meredith F. Small to talk about her new book, Here Begins The Dark Sea: Venice, a Medieval Monk and the Creation of the Most Accurate Map of The World.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Northwest Forest Plan: Protecting the Siuslaw National Forest 29:00

2M ago29:00

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Today, we’re going to go deep on an incredibly important subject, albeit one with a somewhat less than stirring name if you aren’t already familiar: The northwest forest plan The northwest forest plan sets the overall management strategy for 17 National Forests across a staggering 24 million acres of federal lands in Washington, Oregon and northwes…

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Charting Beauty Trends: Shalini Lahiri’s journey of building a leading beauty platform for India 42:22

2M ago42:22

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In this episode, our guest is Shalini Lahiri, a beauty enthusiast and expert who is a core part of the team that built Tata beauty. Shalini is a seasoned professional who led critical initiatives across strategy and marketing for Tata CliQ Palette and has witnessed the beauty boom in India closely. Tune in as Shalini shares her journey into the wor…

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Blue Dot: The amazing undersea world of sharks with Dave Ebert, aka "The Lost Shark Guy" 51:36

2M ago51:36

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Host Dave Schlom visits with one of the world's foremost experts on sharks, Dr. David Ebert.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Blue Dot: Nature's soaring scavengers: the Vulture Family 51:37

3M ago51:37

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Host Dave Schlom investigates the world of vultures and condors with the Director of the UC Davis California Raptor Center, Michelle Hawkins.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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Celebrating Two Recent Victories for Oceans and State Forests! 29:01

3M ago29:01

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It is important to celebrate our victories, and today we get to talk about two of them! The Oregon Board of Forestry (BoF) recently voted to approve its first ever Habitat Conservation Plan on State Forests, and a bill to fully fund and strengthen Oregon’s Marine Reserve Program sailed through the recent legislative session. To talk about these vic…

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Best of Blue Dot: The story of America's first women astronauts with Loren Grush 51:38

3M ago51:38

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Host Dave Schlom is joined by Bloomberg News science reporter Loren Grush to talk about her new book, The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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