Today we’re talking about faith and public policy. The intersection of the two has been highlighted this week by Pope Francis’ visit to Washington, D.C., and his pointed comments on climate change, immigration and homelessness. Similar conversations are also happening here in Alaska where interfaith religious groups have lead campaigns to expand Medicaid and increase environmental protections. Today we’ll talk about the role faith plays in developing public policy in Alaska.
HOST: Anne Hillman
GUESTS:
- Rev. Michael Burke, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
- Patrina Davis, parishioner, Bethel Chapel, Anchorage Faith & Action Congregations Together
- Pastor Julia Seymour, Lutheran Church of Hope, Anchorage Faith & Action Congregations Together
KSKA (FM 91.1) BROADCAST: Friday, Sept. 25, at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 26, at 6:00 p.m.
Alaska Public Television BROADCAST: Friday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 26, at 6:00 p.m.
Anne Hillman is the healthy communities editor at Alaska Public Media and a host of Hometown, Alaska. Reach her atahillman@alaskapublic.org. Read more about Annehere.
