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Addressing Alaskans

Tuesdays, rotating with “Reveal” at 2 p.m., Addressing Alaskans features local lectures and forums recorded at live events taking place in Southcentral, Alaska. A variety of local organizations host speakers addressing topics that matter most to Alaskans. Audience questions are often included in the second half of the program. To let us know about an upcoming community event that you would like to hear on Addressing Alaskans, please contact us with details.

Alaska’s high healthcare costs: Solutions & Overhauls

Eric Bork, Alaska Public Media - March 12, 2018

The final panel discussion about solutions to Alaska’s high health care costs. This session explored systemic changes, such as the establishment of a single-payer system, addressing the 80th percentile rule, and establishment of an Alaska Health Care Authority.

Prevention: A fireside chat with the U.S. Surgeon General

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media - August 31, 2018

A conversation on the role of primary prevention for improving the health of our communities: local, state, and national perspectives. Thanks for listening!

After the Arctic Ice Melts with Fran Ulmer

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media - February 25, 2019

The warming Arctic doesn’t just affect the northern regions of the globe. Its impacts can be felt all across the world. On Addressing Alaskans we present “After the Arctic Ice Melts” with Chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, Fran Ulmer. Thanks for listening!

The Costs of Alaska’s Economic Roller Coaster

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media - March 5, 2019

Join us for a panel discussion featuring representatives from various sectors of the business community discussing the ups and downs of the state’s economy and how we can fix it. Thanks for listening!

The Curse of Natural Resources: economic impacts at home and abroad

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media - March 18, 2019

This talk and discussion features Dr. Alexander James, a professor of economics at the University of Alaska Anchorage. His presentation focuses on what is sometimes called “the paradox of plenty” and how resource-rich countries can often suffer from slow economic growth and other negative effects. Thanks for listening!

The Housing Continuum: Building a vibrant community Part 1

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media - March 26, 2019

This is the first discussion of a three-part series called “The Housing Continuum: Building a Vibrant Community,” presented by Alaska Common Ground. This week, we’ll hear about the supply and demand of Anchorage’s housing needs. Thanks for listening!

The Housing Continuum: Building a vibrant community Part 2

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media - April 1, 2019

This is the second discussion of a three-part series called “The Housing Continuum: Building a Vibrant Community,” presented by Alaska Common Ground. This week, we’ll hear about the difficulties of addressing Anchorage’s housing needs. Thanks for listening!