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There’s no safe way to move crude oil across an entire continent. So what risks are we willing to take? And who bears the brunt of that risk? Over the next couple episodes, we'll be looking at two times when transporting oil went horribly wrong. Today, we’ll hear about a pipeline that ruptured. Next time, we’ll consider the alternative.
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Most of the freshwater in the U.S. is in the Great Lakes. That’s why some in the region worry western states will come after it. But others say the real danger is commodifying water. Next time on Points North, the ethics and economics of trading water futures.
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Most of the freshwater in the U.S. is in the Great Lakes. That’s why some in the region worry western states will come after it. But others say the real danger is commodifying water. Next time on Points North, the ethics and economics of trading water futures.
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On Lake Charlevoix, a landowner is seeking permits to build a controversial boathouse. But conflicts arise where public waters meet private property.

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We learn about Beethoven's final symphony, including the really famous Ode to Joy!
Revisit a 1974 radio broadcast from Interlochen, featuring Holst's The Planets.
Listen back to Studio A sessions featuring this year's Interlochen Arts Academy students.
Learn all about the string quartet at the Traverse Area District Library on Saturday, June 4!
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On a new album, the classical stars revisit the concerto Williams composed specifically for Ma, as well as some of Williams' most affecting film scores.
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The Metropolitan Opera live broadcast on May 28, 2022 is Akhnaten by Philip Glass.
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