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Kelly's Picks: Alone on the Alaskan Frontier
All week, host Kelly McEvers surfaces some of her favorite episodes from the archive. Here's today's story:
What drives a person to live in isolation? Meet Sue Aikens, who thrives in the icy expanse of the Arctic. She shares stories of survival, self-discovery, and the wild encounters that continue to shape her life. Her memoir, "North of Ordinary," was just published.
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