Alaska Public Media
Bean to bar chocolate is more complicated than you might think | Hometown, Alaska
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- Bean to bar chocolate is more complicated than you might think | Hometown, Alaska
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- 🍫 WARNING: this episode may cause cravings!
This week on Hometown, Alaska, we’re talking all things chocolate with local Anchorage artisan chocolate makers Wildland Chocolate. From bean to bar, hear how this sweet craft made its way to Alaska—and how one small business is turning cacao into community. Enjoy the teaser then listen in as host Kim Sherry tours the kitchen and talks chocolate with owners and chocolate makers Suzanne Bostrom and Jimmy Ord.
Listen to the full interview at alaskapublic.org/hometown-alaska.
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- Growing Up in Russia, Reporting in Alaska: Putin’s Visit Explained
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- 8 months ago
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- Presidents Trump and Putin meet Friday at Anchorage’s Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Alaska Public Media’s Liz Ruskin and the Alaska Desk’s Alena Naiden unpack the lead-up and separate fact from myth — and Alena shares her unique perspective on learning about "the Alaska Sale" while growing up in Russia.
For more coverage, visit alaskapublic.org/politics.
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- School's back, Anchorage! Here's what you need to know.
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- School’s back, Anchorage!
Many Anchorage School District students head back to class tomorrow — and reporter Wesley Early has the scoop on three big changes: new phone rules, more metal detectors and updated lockdown procedures.
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📹 Matt Faubion and March Sherman / Alaska Public Media
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- Jimmy Riordan, Alaska Bookmobile | Every Little Bit
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The Alaska Bookmobile is a free library and mobile venue that supports community events all over the city. When Jimmy Riordan purchased a retired bookmobile to drive it to Anchorage, he realized that it could be more than just a way back home. At each stop, people would tell him stories of their hometown bookmobiles or just leave book donations, so he decided to keep it a library on wheels.
Alaska Public Media’s Every Little Bit recognizes people who go above and beyond to strengthen our community in Anchorage and Southcentral Alaska.
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- The Anchorage Weekender 8-8-2025
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- School may start next week, but summer’s not done yet! This Anchorage Weekender is packed — here are 3 highlights to check out:
🫐 Girdwood Blueberry Festival — berry picking, pie eating contests, kids’ activities, live music & more (Sat–Sun, 11am–8pm at Alyeska).
🎨 Pop-Up Children’s Museum at The Nave — interactive exhibits, arts & crafts, food trucks & family fun (Sat, 8am–3pm, free).
🏃♂️ Running with the Bulls — 1K kids run, 5K & 10K through the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer (Sun, starting at 11am; $15–$45, shirt included).
📲 Read the full Weekender at alaskapublic.org
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- RFK Jr. Cuts $500M — Says Nothing in Alaska Until Asked
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- On the very day Health Secretary RFK, Jr. cut $500 million from mRNA vaccine development he was in Alaska, holding a press conference where he said... nothing about it. Until asked.
Read the full story at alaskapublic.org.
Reporting by Liz Ruzkin, Washington, D.C., Correspondent
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- Adrian Barniak, Friday Night Bikes | Every Little Bit
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- During the COVID-19 pandemic, Adrian Barniak would bike out to the small boat launch in Anchorage to watch the sunset. He started inviting friends along and the group grew from there. Adrian had never organized a community event before, but his passion for biking and sharing his joy came naturally. He now organizes Friday Night Bikes, three springtime community rides open to anyone who wants to join 🚴
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- The Anchorage Weekender 8-1-2025
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- It’s back-to-school season — but summer fun isn’t over yet! The Anchorage Weekender has your weekend plans covered:
📚 Back-to-School Jam at Begich Middle School — free backpacks, school supplies, food & fun for ASD families (Fri, 11am–7pm) Anchorage School District / Alaska Coalition of BIPOC Educators - ACBE
🏕️ Black Birch Books Camping Trip — a free, all-ages, sober campout at South Rolly Lake (Sat, starting at noon). Bring your gear + good vibes! Black Birch Books
🎨 First Friday at the Anchorage Museum — free admission from 6–9pm. Explore art, culture & more! Anchorage Museum
+ Tom Chung’s “American Buddha” exhibition at Akela Space on 6th Ave (Fri, 5:30–9pm) Akela Space
Full weekend roundup at 📲 alaskapublic.org
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- Brittani Clancey, FashionPact | Every Little Bit
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Brittani Clancey started the secondhand shop FashionPact as a way to combine her love of thrifting with a way to support the community. Donated items are tied to over 100 nonprofits in Anchorage that their sales support, and customers can choose which nonprofits to help with each purchase. 30 percent of each sale goes to charity and FashionPact has donated over $375,000 to local nonprofits.
Alaska Public Media’s Every Little Bit recognizes people who go above and beyond to strengthen our community in Anchorage and Southcentral Alaska.
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- The Anchorage Weekender 7-25
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- July’s winding down, but the summer fun definitely isn’t 🌞. This week’s Anchorage Weekender, brought to you by Morning News host and reporter, Ava White, is packed with one of the biggest event lineups yet!
Check out the full list of events at 📲 alaskapublic.org
Here are the highlights:
🎉 Mountain View Street Fair — free, family-friendly fun with cultural performances, kids activities & more (Sat, 1–5pm at William B. Lyons Park)
🎤 Mountain View Music Festival — headliner David Banner + local artists! (Sat, 7pm at Clark Middle School; $25, youth free)
🧗 Alaska Rock Gym’s 30th Birthday Bloc Party — climbing challenges, food trucks, beer & live music (Sat, 3–9pm; $40 to climb, $12 to party)
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- Reverend Michael Burke, Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church | Every Little Bit
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Reverend Michael Burke of Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church believes that everyone is welcome in his congregation, regardless of who they are. He says the role of senior pastor is a perfect fit because everything he does is focused on building a welcoming community inside and outside the church.
Alaska Public Media’s Every Little Bit recognizes people who go above and beyond to strengthen our community in Anchorage and Southcentral Alaska.
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- For Samoans in Anchorage, cricket means connection to culture and each other
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Samoans and other Pacific Islanders gather in an Anchorage park all summer long to play their distinct form of cricket - which involves dancing and lots of laughter.
As Alaska Public Media’s Hannah Flor reports, it’s not just about the sport - it’s about connecting to their culture, their past, and each other.
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- Emily Brubaker, National Civics Bee Winner | Every Little Bit
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Eighth-grader Emily Brubaker won the first National Civics Bee in 2024. Despite not knowing the meaning of the word civics at first, she has been practicing civic responsibility most of her life. She is an advocate in Washington, D.C. for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, which would close a loophole that exempts insurance from paying for dental procedures caused by congenital anomalies.
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- The Anchorage Weekender — July 11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Fourth might be over, but summer’s still heating up! ☀️
The Anchorage Weekender has your plans covered:
🥕 Friday Fling in downtown Palmer — outdoor market with live music, local produce & handmade goods (Fri, 11am–6pm).
🎤 Nelly live at Town Square Park — celebrate 25 years of Country Grammar! (Sun, 6pm. Kids 5 & under free, ~$100 tickets).
🖼️ Sensory-Friendly Morning at the Anchorage Museum — a calm, welcoming hour for all (Sun, 9–10am. $5/family. Limited capacity—register online!).
📲 See the full Weekender at alaskapublic.org
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#AnchorageWeekender #AnchorageEvents #ThingsToDoAnchorage #AlaskaPublicMedia #AnchorageSummer #PalmerMarket #NellyLive #SensoryFriendly
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- A trio of bear cubs get a good itch on a spruce tree on June 23, 2023
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Donna Gail Shaw's trail cameras capture tons of moose and bears, along with smaller animals like lynx and foxes. This was Shaw's original bear rub tree, but it blew down in the January windstorms.
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- A bull moose takes a sip from Campbell Creek on August 13, 2024.
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Donna Gail Shaw's trail cameras capture tons of moose and bears, along with smaller animals like lynx and foxes.
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- What did state lawmakers pass this year? | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- State lawmakers wrapped up their legislative session a day early this year, passing a balanced budget, a $1000 PFD, and overriding the Governor's veto of an education funding boost. What else did legislators accomplish this year, and what is on the table for the second session of the 34th legislature? We talk with lawmakers on this Alaska Insight.
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- Rights and resources for immigrants | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Alaska is home to immigrants and refugees from across the world. Our state benefits from a wide range of different skills to meet Alaska’s labor needs and communities are enriched by a mix of cultures. But programs that bring refugees and immigrants to our state are under threat. On this Alaska Insight, we learn about who is at risk and what they can do to protect themselves.
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- Ukrainian immigrants in Delta Junction lean on faith amid uncertain times
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- More than 700 Ukrainians have settled in Alaska since Russia invaded their country three years ago. More than 100 of them are in Delta Junction. But it’s unclear if they have a future in the community. Several programs supporting their stay in the U.S have been suspended.
Ukrainians in Delta Junction are leaning on their faith to get through the uncertain times. Alaska Desk’s Alena Naiden spent a day with one Ukrainian family who is making this place home.
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- Will Alaska get an LNG pipeline? | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- A liquid natural gas pipeline has been the dream of every Alaska governor for 50 years. For decades, the idea has been plagued by a high price tag, incomplete permitting, and unclear funding sources. But advocates for the gasline say a project is now closer than ever to becoming a reality. On this Alaska Insight, we discuss the potential, as well as the cautions, of this massive project.
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- How tariff policies are affecting Alaskan business | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- U.S. Tariffs are taxes that are paid by companies importing products. They are not paid by foreign countries. The Trump administration wants tariffs to bring revenue and manufacturing jobs. Alaskan businesses are heavily dependent on outside supplies that now cost more, squeezing already tight profit margins. We hear about how businesses are coping with the added expense on this Alaska Insight.
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- President Trump’s tariffs are likely to impact almost every corner of Alaska’s economy
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- Small businesses in Alaska are already feeling the impacts from President Trump’s sweeping tariff policies. Businesses are scrambling to stock up on products, move manufacturing out of China and re-examine their balance sheets.
And as Alaska Public Media’s Ava White reports, entrepreneurs say the uncertainty they’re facing is potentially just as damaging as the tariffs.
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- Rural Alaska schools face serious health risks from lack of maintenance
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- For years, Alaska school districts statewide have submitted hundreds of millions of dollars in requests for help with construction and maintenance. And for years, Alaska's lawmakers haven’t been able to fund those needs. Now, the state’s rural school districts are facing a public health and safety crisis.
As part of ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network, KYUK Senior Reporter Emily Schwing spent the last year crawling through attics, basements, gear closets and classrooms in rural public schools across the state. She found chemical leaks, standing raw sewage, extensive black mold, exposed electrical wiring and malfunctioning fire alarms.
Support for this reporting comes from ProPublica and the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism’s 2024 National Fellowship, its Fund for Reporting on Child Well-being and the Dennis A. Hunt Fund for Health Journalism.
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- Alaska's crumbling rural school buildings | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Rural School districts are trying to keep school buildings maintained so kids have a healthy atmosphere for learning, but years of requests that exceed available funding has left many districts in need of hundreds of millions of dollars in repair costs for school buildings. As the state grapples with a financial crisis, what can be done about the health and safety risks these buildings pose?
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- A Look at How Officials are Monitoring Mount Spurr Activity
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A look behind the scenes at how Mount Spurr activity is monitored.
#mountspurr #volcano
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- The potential for a Mount Spurr eruption | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Mount Spurr near Anchorage is showing signs of unrest, and scientists now say an eruption is more likely than not in the near future. What are the risks to residents of Alaska’s largest city and how should you prepare to protect your health, home and vehicles for a potential ash cloud over Anchorage? Scientists and emergency managers join us on this Alaska Insight.
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- Filipino-American history and culture in Alaska | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Filipino Americans are one of the largest resident demographics in Alaska with a long, rich history in our state. The fisheries industry brought many Filipino people here initially, but the history goes back much further. On this Alaska Insight, we discuss how Filipino culture and history contributes to the vibrant communities across the state.
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- State announces early wildfire season in Southcentral Alaska
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- While it may not seem like it in Anchorage right now, Southcentral Alaska saw an exceptionally low amount of snow this winter. And several inches of March snow can’t make up for several months of warm, dry weather. As Madilyn Rose reports, the low-snow conditions in Southcentral have scientists and firefighters concerned about an early start to this year’s wildfire season.
For more information on how to protect yourself and your property from wildfires, you can visit wildfire.muni.org or Firewise.org.
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- Early wildfire season concerns | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- What little snow Southcentral Alaska received this winter is melting early in many parts of the state. This has researchers and firefighters concerned that this year’s wildfire season could be big and early. How are state, local, and federal agencies preparing for these concerns, and what can you do to keep yourself and neighbors safe? We discuss it on this Alaska Insight.
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- Camp Fire Alaska and Alaska Public Media In Hooper Bay
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In rural Hooper Bay, Alaska, Camp Fire Alaska ( https://campfireak.org/ ) and Alaska Public Media are working together to make a difference. Through this collaboration, expert trainers are equipping local Camp Fire staff with the skills they need to teach STEM lessons.
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- What cuts at NOAA could mean for Alaska | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association provides a wide variety of services. Among its missions, weather forecasts and fisheries research and management are particularly important in Alaska. Layoffs and resignations at NOAA have raised concerns. On this Alaska Insight, we explore the services NOAA provides in Alaska, and discuss what a reduction in service could mean for the state.
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- Uncertainty from Alaska nonprofits amid federal funding freeze
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Alaska nonprofits employ more than 50 thousand people in the state across a variety of fields. In 2023, one billion dollars in federal grants and contracts were awarded to nonprofits in the state, largely due to legislation like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Now, much of that funding is uncertain amid freezes, cancellations, and unclear direction from the Trump Administration. As Alaska Public Media’s Madilyn Rose reports, nonprofits say that makes it nearly impossible to plan for the future.
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- How uncertain federal funds impact local governments and nonprofits | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Trump administration’s freezes on funds that support infrastructure, food supplies, renewable energy and other needed services across the state has created instability and confusion for community nonprofits and local governments. On this Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Laurie Wolf, President and CEO of the Foraker Group, and Nils Andreassen, Executive Director of the Alaska Municipal League, to discuss the impacts of the frozen funding and the uncertainty they bring.
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- Managing invasive species | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Invasive species can disrupt or destroy habitat and food supplies for native animals and plants which can ripple out to affect others in the ecosystem.
On this Alaska Insight, we talk with Tammy Davis, with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and Daniel Smith, the biologist for the Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak, about species of concern and what is being done to curb their populations.
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- Kodiak hosts derby to curb invasive crayfish population
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- As Alaska’s climate changes, invasive species are becoming more common, and in many cases more concerning. Across the state, communities are grappling with the way these new species affect local populations, food systems, and even the economy. In Kodiak, a local lake is now home to an invasive signal crayfish that threatens the local salmon, but as KMXT’s Brian Venua reports, the community and biologists are looking at creative solutions to keep the population down.
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- Understanding tsunami risk and warnings | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Scientists are working to better understand seismic activity in all forms, whether that’s an earthquake, landslide or volcanic eruption. All of these hazards could prompt a tsunami and as extreme weather intensifies, being prepared to respond quickly can help prevent lost lives. On this Alaska Insight, we learn about the Alaska-based effort to monitor tsunamis.
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- A look inside the National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer | AKPM News
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Alaskans know that in the state with the most ocean coastline in the nation, the risk of tsunami is always present. The recent 20-year anniversary of the deadly tsunami in the Indian ocean that killed more than 200 thousand people is a sobering reminder of how devastating these powerful waves can be and how quickly they can take lives and destroy coastal infrastructure. And the people who monitor seismic activity worldwide are right here in Alaska.
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- Judy Woodruff discusses political division in America | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- There’s no question that America is deeply politically divided, but what does this division mean for the future of our country? Longtime PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff has been traveling the country talking to Americans in the lead up to the next Presidential election to explore the causes and effects of intense political division.
Woodruff was in Alaska recently to report on the state’s open primary system and ranked choice voting and she joins host Lori Townsend to discuss her series on this Alaska Insight.
(This episode originally aired on May 3, 2024)
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- Mask carver Drew Michael discusses healing and growth from his art
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- For almost 30 years Drew Michael has been working as a contemporary artist and designer, carving Yup’ik-style masks with his own personal spin on cross- cultural influences.
Alaska Public Media’s Matt Faubion and Ammon Swenson take a closer look at his process and his path to self discovery.
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- Indigenous mask carver Drew Michael on his art and supporting upcoming artists | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Art can inspire us, provoke us, and transform our thinking. Alaska Native mask carver Drew Michael’s creations do exactly that. Michael uses his art to promote healing, on a personal, spiritual, and community level.
On this Alaska Insight, Michael joins host Lori Townsend to discuss his craft and an upcoming program he's developing in partnership with the Anchorage Museum to support young artists.
#protectmypublicmedia #supportlocaljournalism #indigenousarts
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- We're Here For You | Alaska Public Media in 2024
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- We’re here for you.
When you want to go deep on a topic.
When you need to escape.
When you’re looking to laugh.
When you crave to be inspired.
Local support makes it possible for Alaska Public Media to serve Alaskans - you, your neighbors, and our community.
Thank you!
#protectmypublicmedia #supportlocaljournalism #publicmedia
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- How the state and tribal organizations respond to disasters | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- For emergency managers, it’s not a matter of if, but when the next big disaster will strike. Alaskans are keenly aware of the risk and damage that can come from powerful natural disasters.
On this episode of Alaska Insight, we talk with state and tribal emergency response managers about how they’re strengthening partnerships to help during and after a severe event.
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- Speaking with legislative leadership in Juneau | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The 34th legislature has just begun. What do leadership in both chambers hope to accomplish within their 121-day session? On this Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined in the KTOO studio in Juneau by Senate President, Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, and House Majority Leader Rep. Chuck Kopp, R-Anchorage, to discuss their major priorities and plans for this session.
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- Tune in to Alaska Insight as we travel to Juneau to hear directly from House and Senate leaders.
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The 34th Alaska Legislature kicks off on the 21st, with big decisions ahead on education funding, Cook Inlet gas, housing, pensions, and the PFD. What other priorities are on the table, and where does the governor stand? Tune in to Alaska Insight as we travel to Juneau to hear directly from House and Senate leaders.
Watch Alaska Insight on Fridays at 7 PM and Sundays at 6:30 PM on Alaska Public Media TV 📺(Ch. 7 in Anchorage).
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- Preview of the upcoming 25th annual International Guitar Night | State of Art
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- 1 year ago
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- International Guitar Night features high-level guitarists from diverse backgrounds with unique styles, celebrating their instrument and the melding of cultures. This year's quartet - Lulo Reinhardt and Sönke Meinen of Germany, Alexandra Whittingham of Britain and Congolese-born, Ireland-based Niwel Tsumbu - shared their talents with us during an interview for State of Art. Hear the full interview at https://www.alaskapublic.org/state-of-art or search for State of Art wherever you get your podcasts.
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- Alaska Children's Trust Lived Experience Storytelling Project | Alaska Insight
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- 1 year ago
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- Alaskans who have suffered severe trauma during childhood can face years of anxiety, self-loathing, substance abuse and instability. A project by The Alaska Children’s Trust brings to light the Lived Experience of Alaskans who have moved through times of addiction and violence to new paths of sobriety, stability and fulfillment. We learn about how they found support and share their stories on this Alaska Insight.
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- Rising star wrestler overcomes tragedy in Wrangell
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- 1 year ago
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- Wrestling is more than just a sport for young people living in many parts of rural Alaska. In Wrangell, the high school wrestling team is dominating the competition. Della Churchill leads the coed wrestling team as the team captain despite surviving tragedy in her family and in her small Southeast Alaskan community.
Della's resilience, gratitude, and compassion for others have shaped this athlete into a powerful force in her community.
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- Holiday Greetings from Across the State 2024 | Talk of Alaska
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Connecting Alaskans, from Utqiaġvik to Juneau, hear festive greetings, well wishes and sentiments from those who call Alaska home. With listeners all over the state, and even in the Lower 48 and Hawaii, this show is the perfect opportunity to send love to friends and family, no matter where they may be.
📞 Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast.
✉️ Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org prior to or during the live broadcast (comments may be read on air).
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- Holiday Greetings from Across the State | Talk of Alaska
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Connecting Alaskans, from Utqiaġvik to Juneau, hear festive greetings, well wishes and sentiments from those who call Alaska home. With listeners all over the state, and even in the Lower 48 and Hawaii, this show is the perfect opportunity to send love to friends and family, no matter where they may be.
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- Talk of Alaska: Holiday Greetings Across The State
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- 1 year ago
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- Stay warm this Christmas Eve with Alaska Public Media’s warmest holiday tradition, Talk of Alaska: Holiday Greetings Across The State, co-hosted this year by Steve Heimel and Wesley Early.
Connecting Alaskans, from Utqiagvik to Juneau, hear festive greetings, well wishes, and sentiments from those who call Alaska home. With listeners all over the state, and even in the lower 48 and Hawaii, this show is the perfect opportunity to send love to friends and family, no matter where they may be.
Join in on the cheer Tuesday, December 24 at 10 a.m. on Alaska Public Media Radio KSKA FM (91.1 FM Anchorage, 91.9 FM Girdwood), public radio stations statewide, KTOO 360 TV, or by streaming on Alaska Public Media's Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages.
Details at https://alaskapublic.org/about/alaska-public-media-events
