Charles Wohlforth

Mayor-elect Ethan Berkowitz talks about his plans for the city, and takes your questions. Berkowitz is one week away from inauguration to his three-year term. The campaign focused on public safety and character, but not much else. What are his plans for transportation, quality of life, economic development, taxes? And what do you want to know, as Anchorage begins a new era of leadership? KSKA: Wednesday, June 24, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

While tourists ride the buses into Denali National Park, Alaskans are driving, cycling, hiking and canoeing the other Denali -- The Denali Highway, an unpaved road to the wilderness leading from Paxson through the Alaska Range to Cantwell. On the next Outdoor Explorer, we’ll learn about this spectacular alpine route, the incredible outdoor opportunities, and the archeology of the place. Ancient people left evidence of the some of the earliest human travel in the Americas. Download Audio:

On the next Outdoor Explorer we'll dive into the history behind Anchorage's greenbelts, bike and ski trails. KSKA: Thursday, June 11, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

Alaska's horrendous statistics for sexual assault create a real sense of fear. The numbers tell us women are less safe here than almost anywhere in the country. That needs to change. Until it does, women need information about how to protect themselves. On this edition of Hometown Alaska, we'll have experts who can give you the advice you need, and answer your questions, about this terrifying threat in everyday life. KSKA: Weds., June 3, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

Using a camera to capture the spectacular places and outdoor sports we love can seem like an impossible task. On the next Outdoor Explorer, join us with two guests who have dedicated their lives to making amazing photographs that bring the outdoors to life. KSKA: Thursday, May 28, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

The air you breathe keeps you alive, and it should always be pure and healthy, but for outdoor athletes, air quality means much more, whether you’re an elite runner or if you are just huffing and puffing up a hill on your bicycle. On today’s show, we’re going to learn about both parts of this equation: the quality of our air in Anchorage and around Alaska, and how our bodies handle the air, including how our lungs respond to pollution. KSKA: Thursday, May 21, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

Opening a hit restaurant, or operating a long-running favorite, takes more than business skill, you also have to figure out what people want and deliver it every day. What do successful restaurateurs need to understand about Anchorage to make their businesses work? We'll be joined by owners of some of the most popular restaurants in town. We'll learn their business ideas, and you can ask your own questions about their food, service, and new hot spots that are coming. KSKA: Weds., May 13, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

The debate is over. Marijuana is legal in Alaska. Now comes the hard part, figuring out how this new industry is going to work. On the next Hometown Alaska, we'll talk about the marijuana market, what it will look like, how it will be regulated, and what we can expect as residents of Alaskan communities. What do you want to know about using marijuana, or making sure you kids don't use it? KSKA: Wednesday, May 6, at 2 and 9pm

The debate is over. Marijuana is legal in Alaska. Now comes the hard part, figuring out how this new industry is going to work. On Hometown Alaska, we'll talk about the marijuana market, what it will look like, how it will be regulated, and what we can expect as residents of Alaskan communities. What do you want to know about using marijuana, or making sure you kids don't use it? Join us with your questions. KSKA: Wednesday, May 6, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

We live with the world's best source of delicious, fresh seafood. So why isn't fish on the table more often in Anchorage? The local food movement is coming to Alaska's fisheries. We'll talk about bringing the community supported agriculture model to seafood, and also the traditional route that brings fish to stores, prices, and what's good seasonally. Join us with your questions, ideas and recipes. KSKA: Wednesday, April 22, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen Now:

Divorce puts Alaskans into the legal system to settle their emotional problems the most expensive way possible, with dueling attorneys. Few of us can afford that. We'll talk about splitting up without attorneys. Support exists to mediate the way to a new life, dividing assets and child custody, and resolving your own future rather than turning those decisions over to a judge. KSKA: Wednesday, April 8, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen Now:

Our state has the dubious distinction of being the favorite place to make a reality show. Anyone who watches TV thinks Alaskans are a bunch of idiots by now. So why argue? On today's show, we talk about enjoying Alaskan reality TV, and we need your help. Call in with the silliest, weirdest or most surprising thing you've seen portrayed about Alaska. We'll make it a fun hour. KSKA: Wednesday, March 25, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen Now:

Alaska is far below national averages in the number of students who go to college, and yet employers say they lack skilled workers. UAA Chancellor Tom Case and other UAA leaders address the challenges facing a school with lots of shiny new structures but a serious budget gap, and a community that needs more successful graduates. KSKA: Wednesday, March 18, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen Now:

A theme encountered on Outdoor Explorer is that Alaskans invent a lot of stuff to do what they want outdoors. On this show, three guests who build their own gear, whether it be skis, bike accessories or mountaineering equipment, explain why they find it to be so rewarding and the benefits of stuff Alaskans have invented. KSKA: Thursday, March 12, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Listen Now:

Alaska Native cultures are growing and changing, like all living cultures, by absorbing and repurposing the ideas and forms from our diverse world of different kinds of people. We'll talk to artists in different media who have mixed and mashed indigenous influences with other strands from around the world. KSKA: Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen Now:

It's time to make your summer plans, for vacations Outside and for other peoples' vacations, those friends and family who can fill your summer like a plague of locusts. We'll talk about fare wars, destinations, places to go in Alaska, and the tourism industry that supports so many small businesses. Join us with your questions and your suggestions for how to entertain summer visitors. KSKA: Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen Now:

The end of life is not easy to talk about, and that's one reason why it's so confusing and scary to deal with the issues we all face when loved ones die. We'll try to help, as we discuss the practical details of assisting a dying family member, the actual death and arrangements, and the grief that can last a long time. KSKA: Wednesday, Jan 28, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen Now:

Cook Inlet plays a big part in the life of our city, but what do we know about the health of the waterway that brings us fish, oil and gas, the cargo ships that supply us, and accepts our waste? As the Alaska Marine Science Symposium takes place in Anchorage, we'll talk with experts about the Inlet and Gulf of Alaska, the waters and wildlife. KSKA: Wednesday, January 21, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen Now:

Crashing oil prices have hit Alaska's political establishment like an early frost that halts the growth of a garden. But what will be the impact on the real economy here in Anchorage, where we live? We'll look at how lower oil prices and government spending could affect jobs and housing prices in our neighborhoods. The legendary crash of the '80s started this way -- how do we avoid a repeat? KSKA: Wednesday, Jan 14, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen Now:

Parlor in the Round is a fun way to experience local music, with performers taking the stage together to joke, swap songs, and even write them on the spot based on audience ideas. We'll capture some of that fun in the studio with musicians Nellie Clay, Michael Howard and Kevin Worrell, and learn about the challenges of creating and presenting original music in Anchorage. KSKA: Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen now: