Talk of Alaska

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Talk of Alaska is the only statewide call-in forum for discussing important issues in the 49th state including politics, science, culture and other current events. Callers can talk one-on-one with each week’s guests and are also encouraged to email questions during live broadcasts.

Hosted by:
Lori Townsend

Contact us: 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide)
talk@alaskapublic.org

Listen to Talk of Alaska on KSKA FM 91.1 in Anchorage, AK.
Tuesdays LIVE at 10:00 a.m. and repeating at 8:00 p.m.

Bringing Broadway productions to Alaska | Talk of Alaska

Madilyn Rose, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage -
How is it that shows like Hamilton and Six brought not just their people, but their massive, complicated sets, up to the 49th state?

Governor Dunleavy discusses education funding | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
What would Alaska's governor agree to for an education spending plan? Governor Dunleavy joins us on this Talk of Alaska.

Conducting and analyzing public opinion polls | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
We hear from people who create polls and those who use them in different campaigns, on this Talk of Alaska.

Discussing the 2024 legislative session | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
What is the current tone of debate at the capitol? We talk with reporters covering this year's legislative session on this Talk of Alaska.

Cook Inlet gas production and railbelt energy | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
We discuss the future energy needs for Southcentral Alaskans against diminishing supply on this Talk of Alaska

AI and Alaskan businesses | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
How can computer learning technology help streamline work and create efficiencies for small businesses and what are the red flags?

Indigenous representation in popular media | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
We talk with actors from the Alaska-focused series True Detective: Night Country about indigenous representation on this Talk of Alaska.

Developments in child care support | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
What are elected leaders and businesses doing to address the need for easily-available and affordable child care? We ask advocates on this Talk of Alaska.

Education funding and outcomes | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
What is the best way to support students, teachers and schools for Alaska’s future? We discuss educational outcomes and funding on this Talk of Alaska.

Your questions answered on snow loads and roof collapses | Talk of Alaska

Madilyn Rose, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage -
It’s been an especially snowy winter in many Alaska communities, and with heavy snowfall comes the yearly question, should I shovel my roof?
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