Alaska Public Media
Infertility and reproductive health | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- Infertility and reproductive health | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Dr. Jillian Woodruff discusses some of the challenges and possible solutions to infertility in couples.
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- Menopause and perimenopause | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Dr. Jillian Woodruff talks about what to expect when entering menopause and perimenopause.
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- Talk Of Alaska - Holiday Greetings
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- 1:13:20
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Compromise is necessary for getting government business done, but political divisions
are deep and finding areas of agreement between politicians seems increasingly difficult.
Former Alaska Governor Bill Walker recently taught a class on bridging the partisan divide at
Harvard University. What works when it comes to finding compromise during times of
overheated politics? We’ll discuss ideas for less political gridlock on the next Talk of Alaska.
Tuesday morning starting at 10, repeating at 8 on KSKA FM 91.1.
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- Happy Holidays from Alaska Public Media!
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- 2020 will be a memorable year for so many reasons. Alaskans' support of each other has been a constant.
Thank you for the role you played as a member in making that happen through public media.
Warmest holiday wishes to you!
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- How TikTok helped create an LGBTQ community in rural Bethel, AK
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Randy Evan struggled with their sexuality and found limited resources available in a remote village, but the social media app, TikTok, has helped them connect with others in the LGBTQ community.
#pridemonth #tiktok #lgbtq
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- Talk of Alaska: Holiday Greetings Across the State 2020
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- 1:59:22
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- It’s the annual Talk of Alaska holiday show, and host Steve Heimel is sharing warm wishes and good tidings from Alaskans around the state! Tune in via your local public radio station or watch the show here, and leave your holiday greetings below — they may be read live on air.
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- High Cholesterol in adults | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Dr. Justin Clark discusses some of the symptoms, causes, and treatments for high cholesterol in adults.
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- Heartburn | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Dr. Justin Clark discusses some of the causes and treatments for heartburn.
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- Suicide survivor finds peace by running ultramarathons in Alaska
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Nome resident, ultrarunner, and suicide survivor, Carol Seppilu, speaks about her recovery and how she found strength in the practice of running to overcome her depression and the physical effects of her injuries. This audio is from an interview Carol did earlier this year on Alaska Public Media.
#wellbeingstourak
Animations by Hannah Lies
Music by Firstcom Music
Original interview featured on Outdoor Explorer, here: https://www.alaskapublic.org/2020/09/15/carol-seppilu-strong-resilient-indigenous/
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- The Health Benefits of Altruism | Line One
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Prentiss Pemberton, LCSW, discusses the physical and mental health benefits of practicing altruism.
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- Protecting your health during COVID-19 | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 3:09
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Prentiss Pemberton, LCSW, talks about the health risks of the Coronavirus and ways to manage our health during a worldwide pandemic.
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- Gallstones | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Dr. Justin Clark discusses some of the causes and treatments for Gallstones.
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- Managing Stress | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Prentiss Pemberton, LCSW, discusses the effects of unmanaged stress and tips for how to manage stress.
This health tip made possible in part by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
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- Anger Management and Toxic Anger | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Prentiss Pemberton, LCSW, discusses causes of anger and tips for how to handle toxic anger.
This health tip made possible in part by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
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- Health Benefits of Gratitude | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Prentiss Pemberton, LCSW, discusses the health benefits of expressing gratitude in your life.
This health tip made possible in part by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
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- Ahead of distribution, what should Alaskans know about Covid vaccines? | Talk of Alaska
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- 1:03:37
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Thousands of Alaskans will soon receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The virus has upended our lives, and vaccines are the first step toward returning to normal. But there are plenty of challenges ahead, and that includes convincing Alaskans to get vaccinated. Today on Talk of Alaska, Dr. Anne Zink and other experts join us to discuss the COVID-19 vaccines.
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- There is More Than One Way to Watch Alaska Public Media TV
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- There is more than one way to watch PBS on Alaska Public Media TV!
* Watch over-the-air on channel 7.1 or tune in to KAKM on ARCS, GCI Channel 7 & 657, Dish Ch. 6 & 7, and DirecTV Ch. 7.
* Stream Alaska Public Media TV (KAKM) Live at (pbs.org/livestream) or using the PBS Video App on the go using your smartphone or at home using a streaming device or smart tv.
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- Male Mental Health Awareness | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Prentiss Pemberton, LCSW, discusses the unique causes and effects of mental health conditions in men.
This health tip made possible in part by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
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- The social safety net in the Covid economy | Talk of Alaska
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- 1:03:38
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- As winter deepens and the economy continues to be hampered by COVID-19 restrictions, how much additional pressure is there on the state’s social service programs for vulnerable Alaskans? With budget reductions and less income in many households, will Alaskans be able to assist those who don’t have money for food and housing? We’ll discuss helping others during this extended season of need today on Talk of Alaska.
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- Is the pandemic pushing more people into avalanche zones? | Talk of Alaska
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- 58:59
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Amid the coronavirus pandemic, there are worrying signs that an unprecedented number of skiers, snowboarders and snowmachiners are heading into Alaska’s backcountry this winter. And with more people traveling in avalanche terrain, the risk of serious accidents increases.
Could this new enthusiasm for extreme outdoor activities bring grim consequences? Snow safety experts and avalanche forecasters join us today on Talk of Alaska.
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- Alaska's COVID-19 Hospital Capacity | Talk of Alaska
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- 58:59
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Tuesdays at 10 a.m. (LIVE) repeating at 8 p.m. Alaska’s only statewide call-in forum for discussing the issues impacting life on the Last Frontier. Politics, science, culture and current events are covered by hosts from the Alaska Public Media news team along with guests and callers.
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- Alaska’s election results and what they may mean for the state’s future | Alaska Insight
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- 26:33
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- More than 150,000 Alaskans voted by absentee and mail. As those counts are tallied, some races have flipped, some are still too close to call, and the vote counts for the two ballot initiatives are heading in opposite directions. Alaska Public Media’s political reporters help break down the numbers and provide context.
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- How are educators weighing school reopening amid Covid? | Talk of Alaska
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- 59:17
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Across the state, school districts, teachers, administrators, parents and students are grappling with whether the need for in person classes outweighs the risk of spreading Covid-19. There are passionate arguments on both sides and a growing body of evidence from districts in other states and across the country. We’ll discuss achieving educational outcomes while protecting health today on Talk of Alaska.
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- PREVIEW: Preventing Youth Suicide in Alaska: There's Hope, There's Help - A Well Beings Tour Event
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Alaska Public Media and Well Beings team up Tuesday, November 17 at 5 p.m. for a community conversation about preventing youth suicide in Alaska - a state with one of the highest per-capita rates in the nation. The conversation will bring together community-based interventions, counselors, and adolescents to address preventing youth suicide in Alaska, focusing on innovations and insights from those who have struggled with mental health and been impacted by suicide. The interactive event will also offer support for mental wellness, especially for Alaska’s young people.
The virtual event will be hosted by Lori Townsend, News Director at Alaska Public Media, and feature panelists, including:
- Kelvin Pace, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Owner at KpaceCounseling, LLC
- Claire Rhyneer, Senior at West High and participant in Mental Health Advocacy Through Storytelling
- Justin Pendergrass, Suicide Prevention Specialist at My House Mat-Su Home...
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- Faith Leaders in Anchorage aim for unity and peace through new initiative | Alaska Insight
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- 26:32
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Religious leaders in Anchorage are responding to deep divisions over racial equity, social justice, and economic inequality with a new initiative called "Reconciliation: Race, Justice, and the Gospel," that promotes reconciliation and healing between people of different ethnic backgrounds and beliefs. Leaders in faith from Alaska's largest city discuss their plans to unite people locally and in the future, statewide, during a time of anger, resentment, and mistrust.
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- Alaska Public Media's Election Night Coverage
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- 2:00:44
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- November 3rd is the final day to cast your ballot in an unusual election season marked by the pandemic. Join Lori Townsend, and reporters Andrew Kitchenman, Liz Ruskin and Nat Herz for our special coverage on election night, from 9-11 pm. We'll have results, as they're available, and analysis on state and national races. Plus we'll take your calls.
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- What do you want to know about animals? | Talk of Alaska
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- 1:03:48
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Between the coronavirus, the election, and everything else going on, there’s a lot of stress in the air. So this week on Talk of Alaska, we’re focusing on something a little different: animals.
We’ll be talking with experts about the Alaska’s wildlife, rehabilitation programs, and the state’s unique mix of animal life.
Do you have questions about bears? Musk oxen? Ringed seals? Geese? Is there anything you’re eager to learn about mega-fauna behaviors? Do you have a particularly good story of a unique wildlife encounter?
We’ll discuss all things animal on Talk of Alaska.
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- Addressing the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women in Alaska | Alaska Insight
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- 26:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Alaska has some of the highest rates in the country of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. After years of organizing around the issue, advocates are seeing more attention and resources brought to bear. We talk with some of those organizers, as well as the head of a new federal office tasked with addressing the crisis.
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- Exploring your Community - Molly of Denali Hands-on Engagement Activity
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Welcome to this Molly of Denali Family & Community Learning (FCL) workshop! During this activity, you will learn how everyday interactions, including a variety of media and collaborative activities, can work in concert to support learning and foster engagement. You and your family can follow along to explore your community and build upon your Molly of Denali museum.
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- Learning About Animals - Molly of Denali Hands-on Engagement Activity
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Welcome to this Molly of Denali Family & Community Learning (FCL) workshop! During this activity, you will learn how everyday interactions, including a variety of media and collaborative activities, can work in concert to support learning and foster engagement. You and your family can follow along to create clay animals to put in your Molly of Denali museum.
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- Celebrating Family Traditions - Molly of Denali Hands-on Engagement Activity
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Welcome to this Molly of Denali Family & Community Learning (FCL) workshop! During this activity, you will learn how you can celebrate your own family traditions by watching how one Alaska family honors their Alaska Native traditions. You and your family can follow along to celebrate traditions and add to your Molly of Denali museum.
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- CARES Act Benefits Nonprofit Giving in 2020
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- You can donate to Alaska Public Media and other causes in 2020, and receive a tax benefit, even if you take the standard deduction!
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- How worried should Alaskans be about the future of food security? | Talk of Alaska
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- 1:03:16
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Food security is on the minds of Alaskans because of supply line disruptions brought on by the pandemic. How do those concerns differ across the state, and especially for indigenous people in rural communities who depend heavily on subsistence? Local food sources offer stability through agriculture, hunting and, gathering. But what conditions need to be in place to keep Alaska supplies plentiful and protected?
We’ll discuss Alaska’s prospects for food security in the years to come on Talk of Alaska.
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- Debate for the State 2020 - U.S Senate Debate between Sen. Dan Sullivan and Al Gross
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- 1:34:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A lot is at stake as Alaskans prepare to cast their votes this election season. Alaska Public Media presents Debate for the State, a two-night debate series featuring candidates for U.S. Senate and House. Join Moderators Lori Townsend and Mike Ross as they ask the incumbents and their challengers for answers on the most pressing issues facing the country and Alaska.
The U.S Senate Debate is between Sen. Dan Sullivan and Al Gross
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- Debate for the State 2020 - U.S. House Debate between Rep. Don Young and Alyse Galvin
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- 1:30:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- A lot is at stake as Alaskans prepare to cast their votes this election season. Alaska Public Media presents Debate for the State, a two-night debate series featuring candidates for U.S. Senate and House. Join Moderators Lori Townsend and Mike Ross as they ask the incumbents and their challengers for answers on the most pressing issues facing the country and Alaska.
The U.S. House Debate is between Rep. Don Young and Alyse Galvin.
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- How to vote in Alaska: 2020 edition
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Alaska, it's time to vote. Here are three ways you can vote on or before Nov. 3, 2020: early voting, absentee voting, or in-person voting. Below are links to official Alaska Division of Elections pages to help you vote.
Absentee Early and In-Person Voting locations: https://www.elections.alaska.gov/Core/avolocationsg.php
Absentee Ballot Application (due Oct. 24, 2020): https://absenteeballotapplication.alaska.gov/
Ballot Drop Box locations: https://www.elections.alaska.gov/Core/votingbymail.php
Find your voting location for Nov. 3, 2020: https://myvoterinformation.alaska.gov/
Language Assistance: https://elections.alaska.gov/Core/languageassistance.php
Find out more by checking out our Alaska Public Media Election Coverage Page: http://www.alaskapublic.org/news/elections-2020/
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- Covid-19 cases are surging in Alaska. What’s the outlook for winter? | Talk of Alaska
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- 1:01:39
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Alaska’s Covid case numbers are accelerating at an alarming rate. Daily
counts have been in the triple digits for weeks. Why are cases increasing
so quickly now and what might it mean for winter transmission rates as
Alaskans spend time indoors and distancing becomes more difficult?
We’ll check in with healthcare professionals about plans to stop the
spread, hospital capacity and contact tracing, Today on Talk of Alaska.
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- Kivalina on the Coast: how an Arctic community is responding to climate change
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- 4:18
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The rapid pace of climate change is affecting the arctic region at a more accelerated pace than anywhere else in the world. In 2003, the federal Government Accountability Office delivered a report to Congress. It said 86 percent of Alaska’s Native villages were affected by flooding and erosion. Nearly 200 villages. As Emily Schwing reports for Alaska Public Media, the barrier island community of Kivalina, northwest of Kotzebue is among them. Additional imagery provided by Jackie Qataliña Schaeffer, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Janet Mitchell, and Emma Melkerson.
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- Debate for the State 2020 - Two Nights of Live Candidate Debates
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A lot is at stake as Alaskans prepare to cast their votes this election season. Alaska Public Media presents Debate for the State, a two-night debate series featuring candidates for U.S. Senate and House. Join Moderators Lori Townsend and Mike Ross as they ask the incumbents and their challengers for answers on the most pressing issues facing the country and Alaska.
The U.S. House Debate between Rep. Don Young and Alyse Galvin is Thursday, October 22nd, at 8pm and The U.S Senate Debate between Sen. Dan Sullivan and Al Gross is Friday, October 23rd at 7pm. Watch on Facebook Live or right here on YouTube Live.
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- Climate change is forcing some villages to move. What's government doing to help? | Alaska Insight
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- 26:32
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Increasingly violent and frequent storms driven by climate change are becoming the new normal. The reliable freeze-up that would stabilize shorelines before heavy winter weather helped to protect Alaska’s coastal areas from extreme erosion. But fall storms are worsening and relentlessly eating away coastline, as well as community infrastructure. What are the latest efforts to help relocate Alaska’s coastal residents before they become climate refugees? And where will the funding come from? As winter approaches, we are checking in on plans to move villages to safety.
Lori Townsend talks with Jocelyn Fenton, Transportation and Infrastructure Protection Program Manager for the Denali Commission and Jackie Qataliña Schaeffer, Senior Project Manager for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
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- Vote by mail or in person? Understanding the options this election season | Talk of Alaska
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- 1:03:34
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Vote by mail, absentee voting, in person voting. It’s unlikely that there’s ever been as much anxiety and confusion over voting as there is in the lead up to this year’s election. What do you need to know about your options? How secure are the systems in place and what will the process be for counting ballots after November 3rd?
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- Dan Sullivan wants to keep his seat in the Senate. Hear why he wants your vote | Alaska Insight
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- 26:32
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Rounding out our coverage of congressional races, we turn to Alaska's junior U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, who is campaigning to retain his seat in the Alaska Congressional delegation. How will he work to overcome deep divisions in Congress to get things accomplished?
Lori Townsend speaks with Dan Sullivan about the president, the coronavirus, Pebble Mine, climate change, and more.
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- U.S. Senate incumbent Dan Sullivan is here to answer your questions | Talk of Alaska
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- 1:03:32
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Republican Dan Sullivan has been Alaska’s junior U.S. Senator for the last six years. He’s running for reelection and wants Alaskans to send him back to Washington DC to continue work on a range of Alaska and national priorities. What does he think the most urgent needs are for the state and what are his plans for getting the work done in a fractured senate?
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- Running 2020: A legislative debate series hosted by Nat Herz
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- 1:28:46
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The balance of power in the state legislature is at stake when Alaskans cast their ballots this fall. Join moderator Nat Herz for Running, a debate series featuring the most hotly contested legislative races on the ballot. Nat Herz hears from the following candidates.
Senate District N (South Anchorage): Republican Roger Holland and Democrat Carl Johnson.
House District 25 (South Anchorage): Republican Mel Gillis and Democratic-nominated independent Calvin Schrage.
House District 27 (East Anchorage): Democrat Liz Snyder (Republican Lance Pruitt declined to participate).
House District 31 (Homer/South Kenai/Kasilof): Republican Sarah Vance and independent Kelly Cooper.
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- Running 2020: A legislative debate series hosted by Andrew Kitchenman
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- 1:44:54
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The balance of power in the state legislature is at stake when Alaskans cast their ballots this fall. Join moderator Andrew Kitchenman for Running, a debate series featuring the most hotly contested legislative races on the ballot. Log onto Alaska Public Media's Facebook page for this live event, starting at 7pm, Sept. 30.
Senate District B (Fairbanks/North Pole): Republican Robert Myers, independent Marna Sanford and independent Evan Eads.
House District 1 (Fairbanks): Republican Rep. Bart LeBon and Democrat Christopher Quist.
House District 28 (South Anchorage/Hillside/Girdwood): Republican James Kaufman and Democratic-nominated independent Suzanne LaFrance.
House District 15 (JBER): Republican David Nelson and Democrat Lyn Franks.
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- Primaries or ranked choice? Vote Yes and Vote No make the case for ballot measure 2 | Alaska Insight
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- 26:32
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Candidates aren't the only boxes on the ballot come November 4th. Ballot measure 2 seeks to shift elections from primaries to ranked choice voting, and would also require more disclosure of campaign funding on future campaigns. Proponents say it's a more equitable voting system, but opponents say it adds confusion to the voting process.
Scott Kendall, campaign counsel for Alaskans for Better Elections - Vote Yes on 2, and Leighan Gonzales, chair of Protect Our Elections - No on 2, make their case on Alaska Insight.
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- Title
- What is Ballot Measure 2 proposing to change about Alaska's voting process?
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Candidates aren't the only boxes on the ballot come November 4th. Ballot measure 2 seeks to shift elections from primaries to ranked choice voting, and would also require more disclosure of campaign funding on future campaigns. Proponents say it's a more equitable voting system, but opponents say it adds confusion to the voting process.
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- Title
- Primaries, or ranked choice? Vote Yes and Vote No make their case for ballot measure two. | TOA
- Runtime
- 1:03:25
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This election season, in addition to voting on candidates, Alaskans will also decide on ballot initiatives. Ballot measure 2 seeks to make changes to the state’s election structure by replacing the political party primary and by selecting candidates through ranked choice voting. There would also be campaign finance disclosure changes. What would it mean for elections and what do you need to know about the measure before voting on it? We’ll hear from supporters and opponents today on Talk of Alaska.
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- Al Gross is running for office for the first time. Here's why he thinks he belongs in the Senate
- Runtime
- 26:32
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Continuing our coverage of congressional races, we turn to the U.S. Senate candidates beginning with Independent candidate Al Gross. Gross is running for office for the first time and has some ideas about how to shake up Washington. What does he think he can bring to the table?
Lori Townsend speaks with Al Gross about the relationship between state and federal government, renewable energy, gun rights, racial issues and more.
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- Title
- U.S. Senate candidate Al Gross answers listener questions | Talk of Alaska
- Runtime
- 1:03:13
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Making his first run for public office, Al Gross wants to win the race for Alaska’s U.S. Senate seat, currently held by incumbent Dan Sullivan. Gross is running as an Independent with support from state democrats. What does he want to accomplish for Alaska if voters decide to send him to Washington DC? Continuing our coverage of congressional candidates, Independent Al Gross joins us for the next Talk of Alaska.
