Alaska is very much in the news these days, and understanding more about it and the Arctic has never been more important. That’s why Paul and Jonathan are discussing John McPhee’s book, Coming Into the Country, since it’s arguably the best book ever written about Alaska.

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New BLISTER+ Members (0:56)

A book that came out in 1977, feeling more relevant in 2025 (1:56)

John McPhee’s background & The Salmon River (5:04)

Changes happening in the blink of an eye (11:22)

Recent flooding (13:13)

Permafrost (17:12)

What does Alaska look like in 2075 if we continue in this direction (21:53)

Human values & preserving landscapes (28:37)

The state capital (35:31)

Current CRA of land management on Trump’s desk (39:59)

Alaska is one of the most important landscapes in the world (47:12)

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