Show notes
Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson talk to investigative journalist and author Casey Michel about Russian oligarchs, how the U.S. helps them launder their money and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war (3:00); and polar explorer and educator Ann Bancroft on the world of expeditions and what it takes to make them work (34:00). Also included is an update of local news (28:30). Matt Quast is technical director. (Note - due to Internet issues, there are occasional sound distortions.)This Week’s GuestsCasey Michel, investigative journalisthttp://www.caseymichel.comCasey’s Twitter accounthttps://twitter.com/cjcmichel?lang=enAnn Bancroft, explorer and educatorhttps://www.annbancroftfoundation.orgArticle LinksCasey Michel article in The Atlantic on oligarchs and sanctionshttps://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/03/russia-oligarchs-evade-sanctions-anonymous/626968/Government Links:City of Marine on St. Croix https://www.marineonstcroix.orgCity of Scandia https://www.cityofscandia.comMay Township:https://www.townofmay.orgWashington County https://www.co.washington.mn.us/Redistricting informationhttps://www.co.washington.mn.us/3367/RedistrictingBusiness/Organization Links:Marine Community Libraryhttps://marinecommunitylibrary.orgMarine Village School https://www.marinevillageschool.orgEvent Links:Washington County Historical Society annual meetinghttps://www.wchsmn.org/event/washington-county-historical-society-annual-meeting/