On February 20, 1962, John Glenn, became the first American to orbit the Earth. And fifty years later, astronauts still face the unknowns of space. There is new evidence that prolonged weightlessness, or even short periods without the pull of gravity, can have lasting physical impacts on the human body. In December of last year, in a paper published by the American Academy of Opthamology, an Anchorage doctor looked at how space travel can effect eyes.

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They grow up so fast, don’t they? This time on KTD! we’re talking about early developmental stages – where should very young children be developmentally at one year, two years, three years? And where can caregivers find help and support if their children aren’t meeting those recommended milestones? We’ll meet some of the resources available to help caregivers learn how to support their growing little ones with the state’s Early Intervention Manager, Erin Kineavy and Dr. Donna Galbreath who’s in a new film all about keeping “Babies on Track”.

KSKA: Tuesday, 2/21 @ 2pm & 7pm

It’s official – Anchorage Churches and overflow facilities can now house the homeless, even after it starts warming up – at least to 45 degrees.

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Alaska writer Andromeda Romano-Lax is once again disturbing the Universe with her buzz-generating second novel, The Detour. Join host Peter Dunlap-Shohl, on the next Hometown, Alaska for a conversation about writing, art, ethics, love and war with one of Alaska’s brightest literary lights.

KSKA: Wednesday, 2/22 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Director Cynthia Edwards and Torrie Allen of Anchorage Opera join host Jean Paal this week on Stage Talk to discuss the Alaskan premiere of Shakespeare’s legendary tale of the doomed Scottish general MacBeth.

KSKA: Friday at 2:45 pm

Cambridge Forum will air in place of Alaska Edition this Friday and Saturday on KSKA. Friday listen to “Reinventing Discovery” with scientist Michael Neilsen and on Saturday “The Screwtape Letters, Part 2.” (You heard part 1 on Tuesday at 1:00 pm.) Alaska Edition returns next week on KSKA and KAKM TV.

There have been more and more sanctions adopted on Iranians in the last few years. How are these sanctions affecting the Iranian economy and the United States diplomatic efforts with Iran? This week on Addressing Alaskans, hear from Dr. Trita Parsi, President of the National Iranian American Council and author of A Single Roll of the Dice – Obama’s Diplomacy with Iran.

KSKA: Thursday 2/16 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Did you know that you can listen to all Alaska World Affairs Council luncheons on alaskapublic.org? Check out Alaska World Affairs Council Presents on the Podcast page to subscribe via email or podcast now.

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Hundreds of people gathered in Town Square downtown for the 18-year-old barista that police say was abducted from the coffee stand where she worked. City Church Pastor Richard Irwin spoke at the event, drawing a connection between Koenig’s kidnapping and the culture of violence against women in Alaska.

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