Alaska Public Media
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Mark Begich | Alaska Insight
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- Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Mark Begich | Alaska Insight
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- 8 years ago
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- He's previously held elected office as Anchorage's mayor and as one of Alaska's U.S. Senators. Democrat Mark Begich is running to be Alaska's next Governor and he joins host, Lori Townsend, to discuss his views on the issues affecting Alaskans. Reporter, Zachariah Hughes, also visited Mr. Begich's home to learn more about the candidate outside of politics.
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- Kristin Hall's Book Lover Testimonial | The Great American Read
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- 8 years ago
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- Have books ever provided a safe haven for you? Hear from Alaska Public Media's Director of Member Engagement as she shares why books meant so much to her as a child.
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- Valerie Kern's Book Lover Testimonial | The Great American Read
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- 8 years ago
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- John Steinbeck made the list of the top 100 best loved novels! Hear why Alaska Public Media's Creative Services Manager loves reading his books.
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- Kikkan Randall's Book Lover Testimonial | The Great American Read
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- 8 years ago
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- Reading helped Olympic Gold Medalist, Kikkan Randall, learn to never give up or lose sight of her dreams. Hear what book shaped her drive as a child.
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- Kristen Doogan's Book Lover Testimonial | The Great American Read
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- 8 years ago
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- Does reading provide a fun escape for you? Can a book transport you to another place or time? Alaska Public Media's Director of Television shares why she loves her favorite author.
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- Jessica Stugelmayer's Book Lover Testimonial | The Great American Read
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- 8 years ago
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- Do you take notes or highlight passages when you read a good book? Alaska Public Media's Director of Marketing and Promotion, Jessica Stugelmayer, shares how she likes to remember her favorite moments in the books she reads.
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- Ed Ulman, Alaska Public Media CEO Book Lover Testimonial | The Great American Read
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- 8 years ago
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- Maybe fiction isn't your favorite genre to read. Alaska Public Media CEO/GM, Ed Ulman, shares the book that inspires him to work harder every day.
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- Douglas McAllister's Book Lover Testimonial | The Great American Read
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- 8 years ago
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- Only a few books in the Top 100 Best Loved Novels have an Alaskan story. Douglas McAllister, The Alaska Collections Librarian at the Z.J. Loussac Public Library, shares one of his books from The Great American Read.
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- Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Dunleavy | Alaska Insight
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- 8 years ago
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- Alaska Insight Season Two kicks off with a series of episodes featuring discussions with the candidates running for Governor. In this episode, we get to know more about Republican Mike Dunleavy as both a politician running for office and an Alaskan family man. For more on Mr. Dunleavy go to www.alaskapublic.org/alaskainsight.
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- Alaska Insight Season 2 Promo
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- 8 years ago
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- Alaska Insight returns to Alaska Public Media TV for Season two on September 7, 2018. Join host, Lori Townsend, for all new discussions on the issues that have Alaskans talking. Catch Alaska Insight every Friday night at 7:30 on Alaska Public Media TV (KAKM Ch. 7). Or, watch it anytime on any device at alaskapublic.org/alaskainsight.
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- 12 Years in Foster Care | Solutions Desk
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- 8 years ago
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- Rachel Bedsworth looked after herself for years, developing a fierce independence that led her to bounce from placement to placement during her 12 years in foster care in Alaska. This is the story of how she learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for support.
This story is part of an on-going series of Foster Care stories being produced by the Solutions Desk with Alaska Public Media. The Solutions Desk is community-driven reporting on people & programs solving Alaska’s problems.
Story by Daniel Hernandez and Anne Hillman
Video and Editing by Daniel Hernandez
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- Finding Forever with Isaiah King | Solutions Desk
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- 8 years ago
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- Isaiah King was in foster care in Alaska for over a decade. What he wanted most was a "forever home." This is the story of the unusual way he found one.
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- Alaska Public Media | Spring Sizzle Reel
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- 8 years ago
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- Check out the local and national content coming to Alaska Public Media this spring and summer.
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- Sen. Sullivan discusses Iran, N. Korea and Coastal Erosion in Alaska | Alaska Insight
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- 8 years ago
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- Lori Townsend sits down with Republican U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan to talk about some of the recent news headlines and issues specifically affecting Alaskans for the Season One finale.
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- Thank You | KSKA Spring Pledge Drive 2018
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- 8 years ago
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- Behind every story, behind every new person, place or concept, is the unwavering support of our members. You make it all possible and we couldn't do what we do without you.
Thank you for your overwhelming generosity during the KSKA spring pledge drive and all year long.
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- Alaska's Real Estate Market | Alaska Insight
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- 8 years ago
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- Spring is usually a popular time to buy a home in Alaska, but with the state being in a recession, how is the current real estate market faring and what is the outlook for the future? On this edition of Alaska Insight, Lori Townsend talks with realtors and brokers about the current status and future forecast of the commercial and residential real estate markets.
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- The Port of Alaska | Alaska Insight
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- 8 years ago
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- The Port of Alaska, formerly the Port of Anchorage is the major point of entry for a huge share of the state's commerce. From fuel to groceries to building supplies, the importance to Alaskans is clear. But major corrosion problems plague the infrastructure. We're discussing the plan for a future fix on this episode of Alaska Insight.
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- Workforce Education and Training Opportunities | Alaska Insight
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- 8 years ago
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- Alaska ranks last in the country for the number of students who go on to higher education, according to University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen. But in Alaska, many jobs don't require a traditional college education. There are a variety of workforce education and training opportunities for all types of Alaskans and Lori Townsend looks at some of them in this episode of Alaska Insight
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- Alaska’s Marijuana Industry | Alaska Insight
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- 8 years ago
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- A statewide ballot initiative in 2014 legalized recreational cannabis. Retail stores and growers are now licensed and operating. This week the marijuana control board met in Nome to discuss among other things whether on site consumption should be allowed. We'll take a look at the current status of the marijuana industry on Alaska Insight.
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- Elder Abuse & Fraud | Alaska Insight
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- 8 years ago
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- Alaskans have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars and elders are especially vulnerable. On Alaska Insight, we'll learn more about how state and federal law enforcement officials are working to protect citizens from financial ruin.
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- Candidate Nelson Godoy | Anchorage Votes for Mayor 2018
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- 8 years ago
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- Alaska Public Media interviews Nelson Godoy. Godoy is one of nine candidates running for Anchorage Mayor in 2018. Alaska Public Media extended the interview invitation to all nine candidates. This interview will be featured in Season One, Episode Five of Alaska Insight, which airs Friday nights at 7:30 P.M. on Alaska Public Media TV Ch.7. It will also be featured on Alaska Public Media Radio, KSKA 91.1 FM. For more information, or to stream the entire episode, go to alaskapublic.org/alaskainsight.
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- Candidate Matthew Mendonsa | Anchorage Votes for Mayor 2018
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- 8 years ago
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- Alaska Public Media interviews Matthew Mendonsa. Mendonsa is one of nine candidates running for Anchorage Mayor in 2018. Alaska Public Media extended the interview invitation to all nine candidates running. This interview will be featured in Season One, Episode Five of Alaska Insight, which airs Friday, March 23rd at 7:30 P.M. on Alaska Public Media TV Ch.7. The episode repeats Sunday March 25th at 6:30 P.M. The show can also be streamed online at alaskapublic.org/alaskainsight. These interviews will also be heard on Alaska Public Media radio, KSKA 91.1 FM.
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- Candidate Timothy Huit | Anchorage Votes for Mayor 2018
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- 8 years ago
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- Alaska Public Media interviews Timothy Huit. Huit is one of nine candidates running for Anchorage Mayor in 2018. Alaska Public Media extended the interview invitation to all nine candidates. This interview will be featured in Season One, Episode Five of Alaska Insight, which airs Friday, March 23rd at 7:30 P.M. on Alaska Public Media TV Ch.7. The episode repeats Sunday March 25th at 6:30 P.M. The show can also be streamed online at alaskapublic.org/alaskainsight. These interviews will also be heard on Alaska Public Media radio, KSKA 91.1 FM.
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- Candidate Dustin Darden | Anchorage Votes for Mayor 2018
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- 8 years ago
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- Alaska Public Media interviews Dustin Darden. Darden is one of nine candidates running for Anchorage Mayor in 2018. Alaska Public Media extended the interview invitation to all nine candidates. This interview will be featured in Season One, Episode Five of Alaska Insight, which airs Friday, March 23rd at 7:30 P.M. on Alaska Public Media TV Ch.7. The episode repeats Sunday March 25th at 6:30 P.M. The show can also be streamed online at alaskapublic.org/alaskainsight. These interviews will also be heard on Alaska Public Media radio, KSKA 91.1 FM.
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- 2018 Anchorage Mayor's Race | Alaska Insight
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- 8 years ago
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- Lori Townsend sits down with front-runners Ethan Berkowitz and Rebecca Logan to get their perspective on some of the most important issues Anchorage residents are facing. Election Day is April 3, 2018. In addition to ballot propositions and school board seats, Anchorage voters will decide who will be the city's next mayor. To view the full show, visit alaskapublic.org/alaskainsight.
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- 2018 Anchorage Mayor Candidates Berkowitz and Logan Continue the Conversation | Alaska Insight
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- 8 years ago
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- Ethan Berkowitz and Rebecca Logan continue their discussion with host, Lori Townsend, and cover topics like assisting the disabled, equality in Anchorage and their hopes for the future of the city. This conversation was a continuation from their interview on Alaska Insight airing Friday, March 23rd at 7:30PM on Alaska Public Media TV, KAKM, Ch. 7. Visit Alaskapublic.org/alaskainsight for more information on this topic and the upcoming election.
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- Meet the Front-runners for the 2018 Anchorage Mayor's Race | Alaska Insight
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- 8 years ago
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- Election Day is April 3, 2018. In addition to ballot propositions and school board seats, Anchorage voters will decide who will be the city's next mayor. Host, Lori Townsend sits down with front-runners Rebecca Logan and Mayor Ethan Berkowitz on Alaska Insight. You also hear from some of the other candidates and what to expect during Anchorage's first Vote-By-Mail. Tune in to Alaska Insight on Friday, March 23rd at 7:30PM on Alaska Public Media TV, KAKM Ch.7. To view the full show, visit alaskapublic.org/alaskainsight.
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- The Moth StorySLAM in Anchorage
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- 8 years ago
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- Every day, thousands of people tune into The Moth on their local public radio or on their favorite podcast app. But what people might not know is The Moth tours to cities around the world with their live event: The Moth StorySLAM, where people in those communities get the chance to come on stage and tell their own true stories, LIVE. Recently, Alaska Public Media had the pleasure of partnering with The Moth to bring The Moth StorySLAM to Anchorage! The theme for the stories was, "Firsts."
Watch and listen to this video, produced by Alaska Public Media, highlighting some of the special moments that made The Moth StorySLAM in Anchorage a night to remember.
Tune in to The Moth on Saturdays at 2:00pm on KSKA 91.1 FM, Alaska Public Media. Or stream it online at alaskapublic.org.
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- A Celebration of Bede Trantina's 39 years at Alaska Public Media
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- 8 years ago
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- Bede Trantina, Alaska Public Media's FM Programming Director, is a beloved figure in the Anchorage community. For the last 39 years, she has been the first voice many Alaskan residents hear in the morning when they turn on their radio. After nearly 4 decades of unrivaled dedication to public radio, she has finally decided to retire. She plans on spending more time volunteering at the local hospital where she helps care for premature babies-something she's already been doing for years. Before she left, the members of Alaska Public Media wanted to share some kind words about the legend that is Bede Trantina.
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- Restaurant and Service Industry in Alaska | Alaska Insight
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- 8 years ago
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- Alaska has one of the nation's most diverse populations which results in an equally diverse restaurant and service industry. However, that doesn't make the industry immune to the state's current recession. Lori sits down with Rich Owens, the Owner of Tastee Freez in Anchorage, and Robert DeLucia, the owner of Crush restaurant to discuss the challenges of running a restaurant during a recession and their prospects for the industry in the future. Lori also hears from an economist in Alaska who talks about how the outlook for restaurants might not be as bad as some other sectors of the economy.
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- Interview with Laurie Wolf, Pres. and CEO of The Foraker Group | Further Insight
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- 8 years ago
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- Lori Townsend continues her interview with Laurie Wolf, the President and CEO of The Foraker Group to discuss the current state of non-profits in Alaska and how non-profits bring jobs and revenue to the state.
For full episodes and additional content, go to alaskapublic.org/alaskainsight
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- Non-Profits in Alaska | Alaska Insight
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- 8 years ago
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- Alaska tends to have more non-profit organizations and more active volunteers than many other states, especially in rural Alaska.
In this edition of Alaska Insight, Lori and her guests discuss the current status of several non-profits in Alaska and their forecast for the future.
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- High Healthcare Costs in Alaska | Alaska Insight
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- 8 years ago
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- A lot of factors contribute to the cost of health care in Alaska. Lori Townsend sits down with Julie Taylor, CEO of Alaska Regional hospital in Anchorage and Becky Hultberg, President and CEO of the Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association to discuss some of the reasons and possible alternatives to the unusually high healthcare costs in the state.
Alaska Insight airs every Thursday night at 7:30pm on KAKM, right after Washington Week. Each week on Alaska Insight, we will continue to go into the community and look beyond the headlines to provide perspective on the issues that have Alaskans talking.
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- Alaska's Economic Forecast | Alaska Insight
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- 8 years ago
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- On this edition of Alaska Insight, Lori Townsend sits down with Anchorage Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Bill Popp and State Labor and Commerce department senior economist Neal Fried to discuss the current economic climate in Alaska following the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation luncheon. They go over the numbers and discuss the possibility for recovery for the 49th state.
Tune in to Alaska Insight Friday nights at 7:30 after Washington Week.
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- Traci's Story on PBS Learning Media
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- 8 years ago
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- Traci Lee Espeland is an English Rhetoric teacher at Anchorage South High School in Anchorage, Alaska. She talks with Alaska Public Media about her experience with PBS Learning Media and how it has helped her in the classroom. Traci is also a PBS Digital Innovator for 2017.
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- There's Got To Be a Better Way | Rex Close
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- 9 years ago
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- Air Force veteran Rex J. Close describes how Vietnam veterans are "a different breed" and the lessons we learned in the Vietnam War.
Vietnam Echoes is produced by Alaska Public Media on the occasion of The Vietnam War, a film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick premiering on PBS in September 2017. For more stories in this series, visit alaskapublic.org/vietnam.
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- Thank You | Fall Radio Pledge 2017
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- 9 years ago
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- Thank you to more than 1,400 members whose overwhelming generosity helped Alaska Public Media reach our $300,000 goal for the KSKA fall pledge drive!
Your support for the programs you love, the news that helps inform your day, and the station that helps you become more aware, informed and involved in your community is appreciated. We couldn’t do what we do without you.
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- My Number Was Up | Rex Close
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- 9 years ago
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- Air Force Veteran, Rex J. Close, was drafted by the U.S. Government to serve in the Vietnam War after he left college at Kent State University. Close shares his “eye opening” experiences about his assignment to Mortuary Affairs during the conflict.
Vietnam Echoes is produced by Alaska Public Media on the occasion of The Vietnam War, a film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick premiering on PBS in September 2017. For more stories in this series, visit alaskapublic.org/vietnam.
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- Consequences of War | Tony Knowles
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- 9 years ago
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- Anthony "Tony" Knowles enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1962 and served in the 82nd Airborne Division; he volunteered to serve in Vietnam from 1964 to 1965 where he worked as an Intelligence Advisor.
Tony Knowles later served in the Anchorage Assembly from 1975 to 1979 and was elected mayor of Anchorage from 1981 to 1987. He then went on to become the seventh Governor of Alaska from December 1994 to December 2002.
Vietnam Echoes is produced by Alaska Public Media on the occasion of The Vietnam War, a film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick premiering on PBS in September 2017. For more stories in this series, visit alaskapublic.org/vietnam.
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- Escaping Saigon | Dale Tran
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- 9 years ago
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- Dale Tran was a philanthropist and entrepreneur in Anchorage. Dale was a force in the community, inspiring all those he met and impacting the public through his work, boundless spirit and volunteer efforts. It is estimated that he raised around $1 million for charities during Kaladi Brothers Coffee's annual New Year's Day Giving campaign.
Dale died unexpectedly in his home on the evening of Jan. 11, 2017 at the age of 42.
He spoke with Alaska Public Media in 2015 about his family's experience fleeing from Saigon in 1975, during the Vietnam War.
Vietnam Echoes is produced by Alaska Public Media on the occasion of The Vietnam War, a film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick premiering on PBS in September 2017. For more stories in this series, visit alaskapublic.org/vietnam.
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- Nobody Was Home | Lamar Gunter
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- 9 years ago
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- Lamar Gunter is the sister of a Vietnam veteran. Lamar works in Anchorage, Alaska as an acupuncturist and dedicates much of her practice to helping veterans in need. She talks about her experience protesting the Vietnam War as a teen and her feelings when her brother joined the Army and deployed to Vietnam.
Vietnam Echoes is produced by Alaska Public Media on the occasion of The Vietnam War, a film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick premiering on PBS in September 2017. For more stories in this series, visit alaskapublic.org/vietnam.
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- His Name was Louis Coleman | Meredith Townsend III
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- 9 years ago
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- Vietnam Veteran, Meredith Townsend III, shares a story about his encounter with a former high school bandmate, Louis Coleman Jr., in wartime Vietnam. Meredith, driven by his passion to serve his country, volunteered to join the Army as a Military Police Officer. He describes his reunion with Coleman: a reunion that turned into one of the toughest experiences he ever faced.
Vietnam Echoes is produced by Alaska Public Media on the occasion of The Vietnam War, a film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick premiering on PBS in September 2017. For more stories in this series, visit alaskapublic.org/vietnam.
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- You Had to do a Job | Einar Hasseth
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- 9 years ago
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- Born and raised in Wrangell, Alaska, Vietnam Veteran, Einar Hasseth discusses his deployment to Vietnam. Hasseth served in Vietnam in 1964 as a Combat Radio Operator for the 82nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade and shares some of experiences.
Vietnam Echoes is produced by Alaska Public Media on the occasion of The Vietnam War, a film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick premiering on PBS in September 2017. For more stories in this series, visit alaskapublic.org/vietnam.
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- Snakes or Anything | Einar Hasseth
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- 9 years ago
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- Born and raised in Wrangell, Alaska, Vietnam Veteran, Einar Hasseth discusses his deployment to Vietnam after returning home for two weeks following his completion of advanced training at Fort Ord, California. Hasseth served in Vietnam in 1964 as a Combat Radio Operator for the 82nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade and shares some of experiences upon his arrival.
Vietnam Echoes is produced by Alaska Public Media on the occasion of The Vietnam War, a film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick premiering on PBS in September 2017. For more stories in this series, visit alaskapublic.org/vietnam.
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- Never Considered Myself a Hero | Helen Peters
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- 9 years ago
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- Helen Peters served as an Army Nurse and deployed to Vietnam in 1968. Most of her time in Vietnam was spent at the 12th Evacuation Hospital where she treated wounded service members. She describes her time in Vietnam and explains why she chose to tell her story.
Vietnam Echoes is produced by Alaska Public Media on the occasion of The Vietnam War, a film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick premiering on PBS in September 2017. For more stories in this series, visit alaskapublic.org/vietnam.
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- We Were in it All the Time | Harold Snoddy
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- 9 years ago
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- Vietnam Veteran, Harold Snoddy discusses getting deployed to Vietnam and his experiences there. Snoddy served in Vietnam in August 1969. He was in the Army Infantry with the 2nd Battalion, 12th Brigade, 1st Air Cavalry. Snoddy is a decorated Veteran with two Bronze stars, one with valor; Two Air-medals, one with valor; and a Purple Heart.
Vietnam Echoes is produced by Alaska Public Media on the occasion of The Vietnam War, a film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick premiering on PBS in September 2017. For more stories in this series, visit alaskapublic.org/vietnam.
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- Vietnam War Series - Public Screening
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- 9 years ago
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- The Vietnam War, a documentary series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick airs on Alaska Public Media TV this fall.
Join us for two community screenings before the premiere. Hosted by Alaska Public Media, the events are free, open to the public, and do not require a ticket.
See you Sept 13th at Wendy Williamson Auditorium at UAA
and Sept 14th at Glenn Massay Theater in Palmer.
Doors open for both programs at 5:30 pm. Learn more at Alaskapublic.org
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- Vietnam War Series- Public Screening
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
- Description
- The Vietnam War, a documentary series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick airs on Alaska Public Media TV this fall.
Join us for two community screenings before the premiere. Hosted by Alaska Public Media, the events are free, open to the public, and do not require a ticket.
See you Sept 13th at Wendy Williamson Auditorium at UAA
and Sept 14th at Glenn Massay Theater in Palmer.
Doors open for both programs at 5:30 pm. Learn more at Alaskapublic.org
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- Stranger than Fiction: Molly Brenner | ARCTIC ENTRIES
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- 9 years ago
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- In the spirit of This American Life, The Moth, and other storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories: funny, sad and sweet.
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- Stranger than Fiction: Tammy Griffin | ARCTIC ENTRIES
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- 9 years ago
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- In the spirit of This American Life, The Moth, and other storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories: funny, sad and sweet.
