Dave Waldron
Dave Waldron began his radio career in 2000 as a volunteer DJ at UAA’s radio station KRUA 88.1, where he hosted a weekend music show. In 2004 he was hired as the station’s music director, and held the position until his graduation in 2007. He was hired by Alaska Public Media in 2008 and since then has worked as an audio engineer, editor, and producer. He currently runs his own small business AK Audio Pro, and is a host of Alaska Public Media’s Hometown, Alaska.
Keeping warm with board games this winter | Hometown, Alaska
Get acquainted with a local gaming meetup group and find out what's new in the world of tabletop games.
Spooky tales and ghostly drama | Hometown, Alaska
Get in the mood for Halloween with these readings from local authors and a performance by local actors.
Heading into their 10th season, Parlor in the Round is still going strong | Hometown, Alaska
The eclectic music improvisation program will be debuting their 10th season on Thursday, October 17 at Bear Tooth.
Exploring the history of early Anchorage crimes and criminals | Hometown, Alaska
Learn about the earliest criminals of Anchorage and why their stories are still filled with intrigue 100 years later.
Lumberjacks, guinea pigs and royalty at the Alaska State Fair | Hometown, Alaska
Host Dave Waldron and producer Ammon Swenson talk with some of the people that make the fair such a treat, whether it's the workers or those in attendance.
Back to School with ASD Superintendent Dr. Jharett Bryantt | Hometown, Alaska
Dr. Bryantt joins host Dave Waldron for a conversation about the upcoming school year, new start times, snow days and more.
Meet the local cook competing in ‘The Great American Recipe’ on PBS | Hometown, Alaska
Kim Sherry talks about what it was like to cook on national television and being a culinary ambassador for our state.
Touring the Alaska Veterans Museum | Hometown, Alaska
The Alaska Veterans Museum features exhibits and artifacts from the state's territorial days to modern times.
Celebrating 40 years of comics, cards and games with BOSCO’S | Hometown, Alaska
40 years ago, tucked inside a tiny Anchorage shoe repair shop, BOSCO'S Comics was born.
Recycling for Earth Day | Hometown, Alaska
In honor of Earth Day, we find out what you can and can't recycle and find a place for the things you're looking to get rid of this spring.
Celebrating National Sourdough Bread Day | Hometown, Alaska
Host Dave Waldron sits down with journalist and food writer, Julia O'Malley, to discuss all things sourdough.
A deep dive into the Alaska B4UDie comedy festival | Hometown, Alaska
Meet the founder and some comedians behind B4UDie, hear about the art of stand-up comedy and explore how it's cementing its place in Alaska.
Hometown Trivia Throwdown featuring Geeks Who Drink | Hometown, Alaska
Hear from a quizmaster with Geeks Who Drink and find out which Alaska Public Media department knows the most in a studio trivia match.
Taking a look inside the Great Alaska Talent Competition | Hometown, Alaska
Learn about the state's largest talent competition and hear from some gifted young Alaskans.
Kikkan Randall documentary explores the highs and lows of her extraordinary life (so far) | Hometown, Alaska
Kikkan Randall looks back on pivotal moments in her life and the film's director discusses what it was like to tell that story.
Celebrating 35 years of the Anchorage Folk Festival | Hometown, Alaska
Find out what's in store for the rest of Folk Fest and hear in-studio performances from some festival artists.
Solstice, stargazing and a Yuletide tale | Hometown, Alaska
The Anchorage Museum's planetarium director discusses how to make the most of the dark and TBA Theatre performs "The Green Knight."
Anchorage ghost stories and spooky tales | Hometown, Alaska
Take a tour of Anchorage's haunted places, meet some famous spirits and hear a chilling tale from a local author and illustrator.
Hometown, Alaska: History and mystery in Alaska
What are some of the best mysteries, cold cases and tales of intrigue in our state? On this episode of Hometown, Alaska, host Dave Waldron digs into them with Anchorage writer and historian David Reamer. Hear stories about predictions of death to mysterious objects in the sky and maybe even learn about one that some of Alaska's longest residents have never heard.
Hometown, Alaska: Indigenous heritage in modern music
The Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention is only a few weeks away and there will be plenty of speakers, crafts and traditional music. But what about contemporary music? On this episode of Hometown, Alaska we have two very different in-studio performances from some up-and-coming Alaska Native musicians. Join host Dave Waldron as he speaks with hip-hop duo Brother Buffalo and singer-songwriter Witty Youngman about their music and how their heritage influences their art.