Evan Erickson
Trapping in Alaska
When Russians first came to Alaska in the 1740s, they were seeking fur, and fur-bearing animals were an important element of Alaska's economy for more than 200 years. Today, Alaska still has thousands of trappers, both those who make a living at it and those who do it for fun. On the next Outdoor Explorer, we'll hear more about an activity as old as Alaska itself.
KSKA: Thursday, Feb. 5, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m.
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2015 Statewide Economic Forecast Luncheon
Everywhere you turn, there is plenty of debate on the gravity of the fiscal crisis facing the state. The governor has urged Alaskans not to panic, but pull together to find solutions to multibillion-dollar budget deficits made worse by falling oil prices. Hear three experts present their takes on Alaska's fiscal climate at a luncheon hosted by the World Trade Center Anchorage.
KSKA: Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m.
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Autism and Environmental Toxins
A lot of research effort is going into finding the cause of autism. Our next guest, Dr. Irva Hertz-Picciotto of the University of California Davis MIND Institute, an authority on environmental effects on health, will discuss with Dr. Woodard the evidence for a role of environmental chemicals in autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
KSKA: Monday, Feb. 2, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m.
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Alaska History Gallery To Get Complete Rebuild
After nearly 30 years, the Anchorage Museum is preparing a complete renovation of one of its most visited areas. The Alaska History Gallery will be taken down at the end of summer 2016 and rebuilt from scratch.
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Dr. Douglas Johnston on “Faith-based Diplomacy: Bridging the Religious Divide”
Douglas M. Johnston is president and founder of the International Center for Religion & Diplomacy. A distinguished graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Dr. Johnston holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University and has served in senior positions in both the public and private sectors. Among his government assignments, he was Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy; Director of Policy Planning and Management in the Office of the Secretary of Defense; and planning officer with the President’s Office of Emergency Preparedness. He has taught courses in international security at Harvard and was the founding director of the university’s Executive Program in National and International Security. Dr. Johnston is a Captain in the Naval Reserve and, at the age of 27, was the youngest officer in the navy to qualify for command of a nuclear submarine.
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2 Million Minutes: A Global Examination *Global Education Series*
This groundbreaking, controversial documentary film takes an in-depth look at how students in the United States allocate their high school years (approximately four years or two million minutes) compared with India and China. The film forms a picture of the various levels of global education and addresses the implications of these differences on the 21st century global economy. The film was followed by a live panel discussion with a question and answer period.
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Algo Nuevo: January 25, 2015
Here’s the Sunday, January 25, 2015 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send email to...
How Viruses Jump from One Species to Another
Ebola. SARS. MERS. HIV. These are just a few diseases caused by viruses jumping from one species into another. How do viruses move from species to another? Why does this happen? University of Alaska Anchorage professor Meg Howard answers these and many other questions about host-jumping viruses and bats in Alaska.
KSKA: Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m.
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High Conflict People: How to Live and Work with Challenging Personalities
Blaming others, extreme behaviors, all-or-nothing thinking and unmanaged emotions all characterize the “high conflict person.” Host Prentiss Pemberton and guest, Bill Eddy, explore the mind of high conflict people and what you can do to live with and manage them.
KSKA: Monday, Jan. 26, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m.
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Algo Nuevo: January 18, 2015
Here’s the Sunday, January 18, 2015 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send email to...
The Business of News
Alaska has a small media market, but one that covers a huge geographical area. Hear from leaders of three of the state's largest news organizations about the news industry and the challenges and opportunities that Alaska yields for the radio, TV, online and print aspects of journalism.
KSKA: Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m.
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Pediatric and Prenatal Genetic Counseling
The ability to identify and sometimes intervene in genetic health problems is growing rapidly. However, the public understanding of genetic disease, genetic testing and the use of information obtained is often quite limited. This program will help listeners understand genetic counseling and what it can offer.
KSKA: Monday, Jan. 19, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m.
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Alone in the Wilderness
Whereas having somebody else along is often safer and more fun, solo trips into the wilderness can sometimes be the most memorable. Whether by choice or necessity, these experiences offer a chance to get to know oneself better. We'll speak with three guests about what it's like being truly alone in the great outdoors.
KSKA: Thursday, Jan. 15, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
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Algo Nuevo: January 4, 2015
Here’s the Sunday, January 4, 2015 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send email to...
Algo Nuevo: December 28, 2014
Here’s the Sunday, December 28, 2014 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send email to...
Algo Nuevo: December 21, 2014
Here’s the Sunday, December 21, 2014 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send email to...
Making the Musher
On this edition, we ask what it takes to become an Iditarod musher, not by talking to the star, but with a conversation with a rookie and two handlers who work with top kennels. It’s the Iditarod for the rest of us.
KSKA: Thursday, March 5, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
On Immunity and Inoculation
On the next Line One, we revisit the "immunization question.” Dr. Woodard is joined on the program by author Eula Biss, whose recent book "On Immunity: An Inoculation," was selected as one of the New York Times' top 10 books of 2014.
KSKA: Monday, Dec. 22, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
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Algo Nuevo: December 14, 2014
Here’s the Sunday, December 14, 2014 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send email to...
Algo Nuevo: December 7, 2014
Here’s the Sunday, December 7, 2014 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send email to...