Northern Disclosure

S4E11: "Survival of the Species" with Elaine Miles

Northern Disclosure

Show Notes

Rob Morrow and Janine Turner are joined by Elaine Miles this week to cover Northern Exposure’s “Survival of the Species”! They break down the episode’s key themes, ranging from Ed's apocalyptic environmental anxieties to Maggie's frustration with male attitudes and her surreal dream sequence.

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