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The Biden Administration reversed oil leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), earning praise from environmental advocates and Alaska Native wildlife and subsistence hunting protectors. But the move also received criticism from Alaska Native corporations and the state’s entire congressional delegation. We’ll look at the ongoing political back-and-forth that defines the pristine but resource-rich tundra of Alaska. Plus, a preview of what could be an historic marine sanctuary set-aside initiated by the Chumash Tribe in California.
GUESTS
Dr. Charlene Stern (Native Village of Venetie), technical advisor for the Arctic Village Council and Native Village of Venetie Tribal Council
Violet Sage Walker (Chumash), chairwoman of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council
Mia Lopez (Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation), advisor for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary and former chairwoman of the Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation
Andy Moderow, senior director of policy at the Alaska Wilderness League
Break 1 Music: Ocean Waves Song (song) Various Artists (artist) Chumash Story and Song Collection (album)
Break 2 Music: Everything’s Gonna Be All Right (song) Twice As Good (artist) That’s All I Need (album)
