Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media
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.
Algo Nuevo April 7th, 2019
Here’s the Sunday, April 7th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.
The Housing Continuum: Building a vibrant community Part 3
This week, we hear about policy efforts that are underway to address Anchorage’s priority housing issues, as well as how community members can get involved.
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Is Alaska ready for its next health emergency?
Rebroadcast: First of two parts on emergency preparedness. This week, how is the state of Alaska prepared? Next week: How should you, private citizen, prepare?
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The Housing Continuum: Building a vibrant community Part 2
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.
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The Housing Continuum: Building a vibrant community Part 1
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.
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Algo Nuevo March 24th, 2019
Here’s the Sunday, March 24th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.
Alaska Leaders: Celebrating women at the helm of Alaska’s future
Join Alaska World Affairs Council in honoring and celebrating the women leaders in our community.
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Algo Nuevo March 17th, 2019
Here’s the Sunday, March 17th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.
The Curse of Natural Resources: economic impacts at home and abroad
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.
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The hidden curse of natural resources: economic impacts at home and abroad
A surprising feature of resource-rich economies is slow growth. It is often argued that natural-resource production impedes development by creating market or institutional failures. A declining resource sector is disproportionately reflected in resource-dependent countries. Dr. James Alexander argues that there is little evidence that resource dependence impedes growth in non-resource sectors.
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Algo Nuevo March 10th, 2019
Here’s the Sunday, March 10th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera
The Costs of Alaska’s Economic Roller Coaster
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.
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Algo Nuevo March 3rd, 2019
Here’s the Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 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 algonuevo@alaskapublic.org or...
Midnight Sun Jazz March 2nd, 2019
Here’s the Saturday March 2nd, 2019 edition of Midnight Sun Jazz, with host Ed Ulman. Playlists for previous shows can be found here.
Every other week Midnight Sun Jazz takes the listener on a musical...
Algo Nuevo February 24th, 2019
Here’s the Sunday, February 24th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.
After the Arctic Ice Melts with Fran Ulmer
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.
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In It to Win It: stories of going all in, going too far, and going the extra mile
This month Arctic Entries brings you “In the Same Boat: stories of forging alliances, sailing rough seas, and finding common ground."
Algo Nuevo February 17th, 2019
Here’s the Sunday, February 17th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.
Midnight Sun Jazz February 16th, 2018
Here’s the Saturday December 22nd, 2018 edition of Midnight Sun Jazz, with host Ed Ulman.
After the Arctic Ice Melts with Fran Ulmer
Join Alaska World Affairs Council and Former Lt. Gov & Chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission Fran Ulmer for a conversation about the arctic, climate change, and the intersections of environmental science and policy.
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