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This Way Up

Jessica Cook, Rosa-Mren Magga

Booking Overview

This Way Up is an Arctic Council podcast that spotlights people working on pressing circumpolar issues through first-person interviews and field perspectives. It’s a strong fit for PR bookings involving Arctic policy, Indigenous governance, climate adaptation, and sustainability—especially voices from public institutions and Indigenous organizations.

Metrics

Episodes: 7

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 260 subscribers

Instagram: 11.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mathieu.parker@arctic-council.org

media@arctic-council.org

joel.plouffe@arctic-council.org

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Host

Jessica Cook - Host of This Way Up; works with the Arctic Council Secretariat.

Rosa-Mren Magga - Host of This Way Up; affiliated with the Indigenous Peoples Secretariat.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Arctic policy officials, Indigenous organization leaders/representatives, governmental agency experts, and respected research/science communicators with credible ties to circumpolar issues (e.g., environment, climate, food systems, human rights).
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles in Arctic governance or Indigenous representative bodies, Government or agency roles related to environment/climate management, Academic/research authority in Arctic science or natural resource management, Notable public advocacy or policy influence in circumpolar affairs

Recent Guest Discussions

Julius Mihkkal Lindi - Arctic Community Initiatives Related To Waste And Collaboration

Patrick Huber - Waste And Environmental Protection Approaches In The Arctic Context

Michele LeBlanc Havard - Arctic Waste Management And Community-driven Solutions

Deenaalee Chase-Hodgdon - Food Security/sovereignty And Indigenous Perspectives On Salmon Decline

Jaakko Erkinaro - Science And Management Considerations In Declining Salmon Stocks

Recent Topics

Arctic, Indigenous, Public Policy, Climate, Environment

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
This Way Up
:

Behind the scenes: Arctic Council at 30

September 15, 2026

Thirty years after the Arctic Council was established, has it stood the test of time? In this special anniversary episode, we hear from the people who helped build the Arctic Council, shape its work and carry it through some of its most challenging moments. From breaking bureaucratic norms and putting the Arctic on the global agenda, to navigating a changing geopolitical landscape and efforts to retain cooperation, our guests share stories and behind-the-scenes reflections as the Arctic Coun...

Why is the Arctic Talking Trash?

March 30, 2026

What can rally a community to come together and make a real difference in everyday life? That’s right, we’re talking about trash. Because in remote villages with no roads and limited infrastructure, managing waste is both a real challenge and an inspiration. This episode explores how two remote Arctic communities have turned waste management challenges into opportunities. From community-driven initiatives like turning plastic bottles into 3D printer filament in Nunavut to large-scale cle...

We Are in a Salmon Crisis

January 28, 2026

In the Arctic, salmon is more than a fish. It's food, connection, culture and identity. In this episode, we travel to the Deatnu River on the border of northern Norway and Finland in Sápmi, where declining Atlantic salmon stocks have led to fishing bans and disagreement on how to move forward in the future. We speak to a fisher from Alaska, where declining salmon stocks in rivers there raise similar questions about food security and what it means when the very foundation of a culture is in cr...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
This Way Up
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How do I get in touch with This Way Up?

This Way Up is hosted by Jessica Cook and Rosa-Mren Magga. Its publicly listed emails are mathieu.parker@arctic-council.org, media@arctic-council.org, and joel.plouffe@arctic-council.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for This Way Up?

The publicly listed emails for This Way Up: mathieu.parker@arctic-council.org, media@arctic-council.org, and joel.plouffe@arctic-council.org.

How many listeners does This Way Up have?

Podseeker estimates This Way Up reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for This Way Up?

This Way Up typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Arctic policy officials, Indigenous organization leaders/representatives, governmental agency experts, and respected research/science communicators with credible ties to circumpolar issues (e.g., environment, climate, food systems, human rights). Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in Arctic governance or Indigenous representative bodies; Government or agency roles related to environment/climate management; Academic/research authority in Arctic science or natural resource management. Recent guests include Julius Mihkkal Lindi, Patrick Huber, and Michele LeBlanc Havard.

How hard is it to get booked on This Way Up?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does This Way Up cover?

Recent episodes cover Arctic, Indigenous, Public Policy, Climate, and Environment. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mathieu.parker@arctic-council.org

media@arctic-council.org

joel.plouffe@arctic-council.org

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