North Americana

Liz Beatty
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North Americana hits the road, unearthing surprising stories that connect Americans and Canadians, then sharing insider travel tips for those who might want to go too. Award-winning journalist Liz Beatty hosts inviting along some great American storytellers and expert guests.

  1. 02/02/2021

    War of 1812 Factoids Americans Would Love to Know

    PBS storyteller Robert Reid shares his funny factual dive into the war that few people can explain on either side of the border.  And why all this matters today.

    36 min

  2. 01/26/2021

    New France Cuisine Across North America

    Beyond poutine, two stories in this episode set the table for the varied culinary legacy of New France in North America. From Montreal bagels to Cajun gumbo.

    33 min

  3. 01/19/2021

    A King, a President & a Hotdog Save the Free World

    The little-known story of how a King, a US president, and a hotdog saved the free world.  And how our host Liz Beatty is connected to all this!

    36 min

  4. 01/12/2021

    Mushing From Fairbanks to Whitehorse - The Yukon Quest

    An insider take on this cross-border odyssey from National Geographic photographer and writer Katie Orlinsky.  We get the goods straight from mushers who take on this most gruelling of dog sled races.

    34 min

  5. 01/05/2021

    Canadian Black Baseball's Quest for Cooperstown

    National Geographic Editor, Heather Greenwood Davis, reveals how a black baseball team in Ontario, pre-Jackie Robinson, were among the best in the world.  And how their descendants are still fighting for their due recognition.

    34 min

  6. 12/08/2020

    The Hawaiian Roots of BC's Salt Spring Island

    Long before steamships and airplanes, Hawaiians were planting roots in British Columbia's Salt Spring Island. And they still are.

    34 min

  7. 12/01/2020

    Martin Short, Eugene Levy and the Moment Unknown Canadian Comics Would Change US Comedy

    From Eugene Levy, Martin Short and Toronto's 1960s version of Godspell to the Emmy-sweeping Schitt's Creek — we return to the precise moment when a group of unknown Canadian comics were launched and American comedy would never be the same.

    47 min

  8. 11/24/2020

    How Did Siberian Reindeer Get to Canada's Arctic

    Lonely Planet Editor, Alex Howard, shares this crazy 1930s quest — Siberian reindeer shipped to Alaska, then driven over 1500 miles to Canada's Mackenzie Delta.  And they're still there today!

    32 min
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North Americana hits the road, unearthing surprising stories that connect Americans and Canadians, then sharing insider travel tips for those who might want to go too. Award-winning journalist Liz Beatty hosts inviting along some great American storytellers and expert guests.

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  • Creator
    Liz Beatty
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    North Americana