Kristin Spack, Author at Alaska Public Media

Amateur Mushing

Kristin Spack - March 1, 2013

Iditarod dog teams have as much in common with your pet as an Indy car and a tricycle, but there is something in between. Dog mushing is a recreational sport for families, too. On this Outdoor Explorer, we’ll learn about using sled dogs for fun and transportation with the mom of a local mushing family, and a Denali guide who takes out newbies daily. KSKA Thursday 3/7 at 2:00 pm, repeating at 7:00 pm

The Rise of the Creative Class

Kristin Spack - March 1, 2013

"We're living through the greatest economic transformation in all of human history", Richard Florida, author of The Rise of the Creative Class told audience members at the AEDC Economic Forecast luncheon in January. "Every single human being is creative and your success turns on developing a community which harnesses the creativity of everyone." Recorded at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage, listen to Richard Florida's keynote address this week on Addressing Alaskans. KSKA: Tuesday 3/7 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

KSKA March Schedule Update

Kristin Spack - February 25, 2013

KSKA schedule updates for March 2013:

Iditarod 2013 race updates from the trail - weekdays during Morning Edition, Monday March 4 - March 13
Senator Mark Begich's Address to the Legislature - Monday, March 4 at 8:00 pm
TED Radio Hour is back on KSKA and it’s now a weekly series - Tuesdays 11:00 am and 8:00 pm
RUNNING: Anchorage Assembly and School Board - Thursday, March 28 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Traveling Music: February 24, 2013

Kristin Spack - February 24, 2013

Here’s the music playlist from Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Artist / Composer CD Title Label Duration Ice Storm Larry Unger & Ginny Snowe / Larry Unger Waltz Time II Independent, www.larryunger.net 4:20 Do...

Aurora Viewing

Kristin Spack - February 22, 2013

Catching Alaska's Light Waves by Todd Salat from Todd Salat on Vimeo.

When is that last time you saw the northern lights? Standing outside in a parka looking straight up. Did you feel the awe? On the next Outdoor Explorer we'll hear about the research rockets the UAF Geophysical Institute is using to study the aurora. We will also be sharing aurora memories, learning how to see them and how get a good photo with The Aurora Hunter, Todd Salat. Read more... KSKA Thursday 2/28 at 2:00 pm, repeating at 7:00 pm Go to Outdoor Explorer page

Korea, YouTube, and the Marketing of Culture in the 21st Century

Kristin Spack - February 22, 2013

Recorded at the Alaska World Affairs Council this week on Addressing Alaskans, Juneau-native and professor of International Studies at Pai Chai University in S. Korea, Dr. Jocelyn Clark explores the "the Korean Wave," national branding, and the idea of soft power. What does the success of Psy's "Gangnam Style" say about the globalization of culture? KSKA: Tuesday 2/26 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Pediatric Bipolar Disorder

Kristin Spack - February 22, 2013

Bipolar Disorder is a serious mental health issue and the use of it as a diagnosis for our youth is on the rise. The medications used to treat this disorder have significant side effects and the long term effects on brain development are not well known. On the next Line One, Dr. Robert Wald of Bridges Counseling Connection join Dr. Woodard and co-host Prentiss Pemberton to discuss the questions and controversy surrounding the issue of pediatric bipolar disorder.

KSKA: Monday 2/25 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Shakespeare Bard-A-Thon

Kristin Spack - February 22, 2013

This month on Alaska Radio Reader Rambler, Sandy and Dick host Jessica Jacob and Elizabeth Ware, organizers of Anchorage's first 24-hour Shakespeare Bard-A-Thon. UAA, Out North, Alaska Theatre of Youth and Cyrano's will each host a 6 hour segment of Shakespeare play readings organized into historical plays, ghost stories, youth and mischief and finally comedies. KSKA: Monday 2/25 at 1:00 pm

Murkowski Address to Alaska Legislature

Kristin Spack - February 21, 2013

In her address to the Alaska State Legislature on Thursday morning, Senator Lisa Murkowski discussed her recently-unveiled “Energy 20/20: A Vision for America’s Energy Future” blueprint, the threat of sequestration in combination with the nation’s fiscal situation, as well as the constant battle against federal overreach experienced by Alaskans. Listen to the recorded speech Thursday night at 8:00 pm on KSKA FM.

Traveling Music: February 17, 2013

Kristin Spack - February 17, 2013

Here’s the music playlist from Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Artist / Composer CD Title Label Duration Our Lady of the Tall Trees Cahalen Morrison & Eli West / Cahalen...

Traveling Music: February 17, 2013

Kristin Spack - February 17, 2013

Here’s the music playlist from Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Artist / Composer CD Title Label Duration Our Lady of the Tall Trees Cahalen Morrison & Eli West / Cahalen...

Addiction: From Heroin to Workaholism

Kristin Spack - February 15, 2013

"The first question in addiction is not why the addiction, but why the pain? And if you understand a human being's pain, you cannot look at their genes" Dr. Gabor Maté explained to members of Alaska's medical community at the Alaska Health Summit in January. Based on his bestselling book "The Hungry Ghost: A Biospsychosocial Perspective on Addiction, from Heroin to Workaholism" listen to Dr. Dr. Maté's talk recorded in Anchorage this week on Addressing Alaskans. KSKA: Thursday 2/19 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm