Monica Gokey

Nighttime bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) is very common in childhood, affecting about a fifth of 5-year-olds and can continue in to adolescence and even adulthood. Join host Dr. Thad Woodard for a discussion on normal versus abnormal urination with Alaska urologist Dr. Laura Merriman. KSKA: Monday, June 30, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

It’s a fair bet that the stampeders who flowed north during the Klondike Gold Rush never thought of mining as recreational, but the hunt for gold is something people do for fun, as well as profit. We’ll find out how and why modern recreational miners persist in sifting Alaska’s streams with pans and other obsolete equipment, going after glittering flakes of gold, and hoping for something much richer. It’s a hobby that gets them outdoors, and it’s a treasure hunt. KSKA: Thursday, June 26, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

According to the CDC, too many people don't know they have HIV. Nearly 1.1 million people are living with HIV in the U.S., and almost one in six don't know they are infected. Getting tested is the first step to finding out if you have this infection. June 27 is National HIV Testing Day; communities and individuals are encouraged to get tested, know their risks, and to get treatment if necessary. KSKA: Monday, June 23, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

Last month, the Rasmuson Foundation announced the recipients of this year’s individual artist awards and grants. Several Sitka artists were on that list, and three of them share the same last name. Listen now:

The marathon is the pinnacle of physical challenges, an event that few are able to finish, much less excel in. But more and more people are taking the challenge to train and to run 26.2 miles, and this weekend Anchorage’s oldest marathon is taking place, the Mayor’s Marathon, which also includes a half-marathon. Join host Charles Wohlforth and guests to discuss tips and training advice, and also the philosophy of the race. Why do something that is so hard? KSKA: Thursday, June 19, 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

Join author Mary Breu as she tells the story of her great aunt Etta Jones. Breu is the author of "Last Letters From Attu: The True Story of Etta Jones, Alaska Pioneer and Japanese P.O.W." Etta Jones was working as a schoolteacher on the Aleutians when the Japanese invaded Attu. She spent more than three years as a prisoner of war in Japan. Breu recounts Etta's stories of Alaska, the frontier and of P.O.W. camp. KSKA: Tuesday, June 17, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

How much do you know about your immune system? If you've ever wondered how your body's defenses spring into action drop of a hat, this is the program for you. Host Dr. Thad Woodard and guests Dr. Jeff Demain and Dr. Ben Westley will talk about one of the human body's most remarkable systems. KSKA: Monday, June 16, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

The birth of a new child to is usually an exciting and rewarding time for a family. In addition to the joy a baby brings, it is also likely the biggest adjustment a person or a couple will experience in their lifetimes. Maternal mental health is rapidly being recognized as one of the most critical, complex, and underdiagnosed components of child development, bonding, and intimate partner relationship health. Join Line One host Prentiss Pemberton and experts to learn more. KSKA: Monday, June 9, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

Cyrano's Theater Company brings two L.A. performers to Anchorage for an evening of storytelling and songs. Join host Jean Paal and guests, actor Alan Rachins and composer Shelly Markham, on Stage Talk for a sneak peek at what Rachins and Markham will talk about at tonight's benefit for Cyrano's. Rachins is best know for his role as Dharma's wacky dad on the hit TV sitcom "Dharma and Gregg." He also starred in "LA Law." Markham is a Broadway composer and will be playing piano tunes during the Cyrano's benefit. The event happens June 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. KSKA: Friday, June 6, at 2:45 p.m. Listen now:

Today we’re surviving children’s music. While some children’s music is better than others, most of it can drive you crazy after multiple listens. To find out how to keep our musical sanity after children, we turn to Townsquare 49 contributor, local DJ, and brand new father Spencer Shroyer.

Alex Counts founded Grameen Foundation and became its President and CEO in 1997, after having worked in microfinance and poverty reduction for 10 years. A Cornell University graduate, Counts’ commitment to poverty eradication deepened as a Fulbright scholar in Bangladesh, where he witnessed innovative poverty solutions being developed by Grameen Bank. His talk, hosted by the Alaska World Affairs Council, was recorded May 16. Listen now: