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Summary: Not many people go there, outside of the Alaskans that live there — but the Arctic region is of vital interest to the United States. Since 1984, the U.S. Arctic Research Commission has been studying the Arctic coming up with research priorities for the region. Now the Commission's Executive Director has received a 2019 Presidential Rank Award. Dr. John Farrell joined us in studio to discuss.