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Episodes cover a range of topics, including public health crises, federal funding impacts on local institutions, agricultural challenges, and immigration policies affecting North Dakota communities. The podcast aims to deepen listeners' understanding of the news by exploring the reporting process and the stories behind the headlines.]]>enNewsCopyright Dakota Media Accesshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5ae9fcd65699b4c40a4b397a3eebe4ab.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-backstory--6625600Thu, 28 May 2026 17:01:35 +0000Dakota Media AccessDakota Media Accessfeeds@spreaker.comThe Backstory is a podcast produced by the North Dakota News Cooperative (NDNC), offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the stories shaping North Dakota. Hosted by NDNC CEO Sabrina Halvorson, the series features in-depth discussions with...
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