Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media
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Ammon Swenson is Alaska Public Media’s Audio Media Content Producer. He was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from UAA in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and integrated media. He’s previously worked for KRUA radio, the Anchorage Press, and The Northern Light.

Be Kind, Rewind: Stories of nostalgia, hindsight and do-overs

This month Arctic Entries brings you “Be Kind. Rewind: Stories of nostalgia, hindsight and do-overs.” 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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Algo Nuevo: January 12th, 2020

Here’s the Sunday, January 12th, 2020 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.

Night Music: January 11th, 2020

Here is the Night Music Playlist for January, 11th 2020 with Kirk Waldhaus.

State of Art: Anchorage theater group RKP Productions examines age and class with Dick Reichman’s “Florida”

RKP Productions' Audrey Kelly and Dick Reichman stopped by the Alaska Public Media studios to talk about their unique theater company, the legacy of collaborator Robert Pond and revisiting a dormant play.

What kind of fiscal future do we want for Alaska? Listen to this panel discussion featuring Senator Natasha von Imhof, Mayor Ethan Burkowitz

What Alaskans want for their state's economic future can be as varied as the population itself. Can we continue relying on oil revenues or do we need to further diversify our economy? What kind of pressure can the Permanent Fund take? In this panel discussion hosted by Alaska Common Ground, speakers make their cases for what direction the state's fiscal future should take.

State of Art: Anchorage musicians raised the bar in 2019. Here are some highlights

This week on State of Art we're looking back on some excellent local releases that came out last year.
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Algo Nuevo: December 29th, 2019

Here’s the Sunday, December 29th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.

Night Music: December 28th, 2019

Here is the Night Music Playlist for December, 28th 2019 with Kirk Waldhaus.

Kim Jong Un’s North Korea with Dr. Jung Pak

groundbreaking account of the rise of North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong Un, from his nuclear ambitions to his summits with President Donald J. Trump–from a former CIA analyst considered one of the leading American experts on the North Korean leader inside and outside the U.S. government.
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Algo Nuevo: December 22nd, 2019

Here’s the Sunday, December 22nd, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.

State of Art: Storytelling Saturday Theater at the Anchorage Museum

This week on State of Art we're talking about Storytelling Saturday Theater. For their first season, SST is performing different family-friendly versions of the Cinderella story from cultures around the world.

10 Years Later: Looking back at China and the Pacific

This week on Addressing Alaskans we're hearing from retired United States Air Force General Howie Chandler. His talk focuses on the United States' relationship to China and the Pacific at large through the lens of his three-decades of experience.
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Algo Nuevo: December 15th, 2019

Here’s the Sunday, December 15th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.

Night Music: December 14th, 2019

Here is the Night Music Playlist for December, 14th 2019 with Kirk Waldhaus.

State of Art: Jimmy Riordan resurrects a retired bookmobile

This week on State of Art we're hearing from artist Jimmy Riordan. He spoke with Hometown Alaska host Kathleen McCoy about his new project involving a retired bookmobile, raising funds for repairs and what comes next.

Ten Years Later: Looking back at China and the Pacific with General Howie Chandler, USAF (Retired)

General Howie Chandler transitioned from military service following duty as the Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force in March 2011 after completing over 36 years of distinguished service. As the second highest ranking officer in the Air Force, he formulated Air Force policy and guidance for over 680,000 Active-Duty, Guard, Reserve and Civilian Airmen serving in the United States and overseas. He was responsible for organizing, training, and equipping Air Force personnel for worldwide operations.

Born This Way: stories of fate, doubt and acceptance

This month Arctic Entries brings you “Born This Way: stories of fate, doubt and acceptance.”
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Algo Nuevo December 8th, 2019

Here’s the Sunday, December 8th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.

State of Art: Sheila Wyne and James Temte

This week on State of Art we're hearing from local artists Sheila Wyne and James Temte.
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Algo Nuevo December 1st, 2019

Here’s the Sunday, December 1st, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.