This week's programs
Examining the often overlooked role of women in Alaska’s history
Women in Alaska are known for being hard working, resourceful and tough, but their role has often been overlooked. Join us as we celebrate the kick off to Women’s History Month.
Reporter Kyle Hopkins: Revealing the human cost of broken safety and deferred justice in rural Alaska
Many programs on Justice Alaska focus on explaining Alaska's judicial system from the inside, from the perspective...
Where are they now? The 100 Stone Project | INDIE ALASKA
https://youtu.be/CvbI0WObZOE
Five years ago, INDIE ALASKA featured Sarah Davie's 100 Stone project, a massive sculpture installation in...
Hear the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2021 economic forecast
The COVID-19 pandemic and a continued recession was tough on the Anchorage economy in 2020. Job losses permeated nearly every business sector and consumer confidence is low, but 2021 could show some improvement.
LISTEN: Alaska communities prepare for another lean tourism season amid slow economic recovery
No major cruise lines will return to the state in 2021. How will tourist-dependent communities weather this extended dry season? When federal relief does arrive, will it be enough for businesses to survive?
Three local pastors respond to Henry Louis Gates’ “The Black Church”
Partial logo from the PBS historical and cultural exploration of the Black Church in America.
In a sweeping,...
A Closer Look
A Closer Look: 40 Years of Public Radio in Anchorage
This program is all about long serving Alaska Public Media Program Director Bede Trantina, as well as memories of the early days of KSKA. We sat down with Bede and Alex Hills, the founding general manager of KSKA who hired Bede 39 years ago to find out more about how the station got started and how Bede began her tenure here.
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Addressing Alaskans
Hear the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2021 economic forecast
The COVID-19 pandemic and a continued recession was tough on the Anchorage economy in 2020. Job losses permeated nearly every business sector and consumer confidence is low, but 2021 could show some improvement.
AK
AK: A Petersburg veterinarian floats his clinic to Southeast communities
For most pet owners, visits to the vet are nothing special, maybe even something they take for granted. But what if you don’t have access to medical care for your pet? This is a real problem for many people in Southeast Alaska’s remote communities. A problem Dr. Ken Hill has been trying to address for years.
Arctic Entries
Arctic Re-Entries (with Partners for Progress AK): stories of incarceration, freedom and second chances
This month Arctic Entries brings you “Arctic Re-Entries: stories of incarceration, freedom and second chances.”
Hometown, Alaska
Reporter Kyle Hopkins: Revealing the human cost of broken safety and deferred justice in rural Alaska
Many programs on Justice Alaska focus on explaining Alaska's judicial system from the inside, from the perspective...
In My Family
In My Family: Thank you my friend!
https://youtu.be/zwrS452ngYc
Dewey teaches Raven how to say "Thank you my friend!" in Koyukon Athabascan.
Indie Alaska
Where are they now? The 100 Stone Project | INDIE ALASKA
https://youtu.be/CvbI0WObZOE
Five years ago, INDIE ALASKA featured Sarah Davie's 100 Stone project, a massive sculpture installation in...
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LISTEN: Why aren’t there more Black men in medicine?
In 1978, Black males made up a little over 3% of medical school enrollments, but in 2019 that number was even smaller. Does this disparity contribute to healthcare inequities in minority communities?
Outdoor Explorer
Chugach State Park
On the next Outdoor Explorer, we will dive deep into the history, planning and development of Chugach State Park with guests Monica Alvarez with the Department of Natural Resources, Ben Corwin the Park’s Chief Ranger, and Ryan Yelle, the Chairman of the Park’s Citizen Advisory Board.
Stage Talk
Stage Talk: The Alpha and Omega
After six and a half years, first as co-host and then as host of Stage Talk, Steve Hunt has decided to exit stage left. With his departure the show will take a short hiatus and then re-appear in August in a new format with a new name, but still focusing on the arts. To help commemorate the last episode of the show, Hunt has invited as his guest, Stage Talk creator and first host, Catherine Stadem. Join Steve and Catherine today on Stage Talk as they talk about its beginnings almost twenty years ago through its history of celebrating the performing arts up to today.
Thanks for listening!
Talk of Alaska
Examining the often overlooked role of women in Alaska’s history
Women in Alaska are known for being hard working, resourceful and tough, but their role has often been overlooked. Join us as we celebrate the kick off to Women’s History Month.