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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Alaska Native Corporations in the World Economy
KSKA: Tuesday, Jan. 03, at 2:00 p.m.
On the next Addressing Alaskans we'll hear from a panel discussion on Alaskan Native Corporations and their affect on the word Economy. This panel featured the CEOs of several companies speaking about what their companies are doing for the economies of Alaska, the United States and the world.
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Beyond Earth – talking about space travel
KSKA: Tuesday, March 07, at 2:00 p.m. This week we’re learning more about space travel and planetary colonization. Charles Wohlforth discusses his new book, Beyond Earth, and answers questions about humanity and its potential for reaching new worlds.
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Addressing Alaskans: Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2023 Economic Forecast
This episode of Addressing Alaskans features the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2023 economic forecast. We hear reports on jobs and employment, housing, consumer optimism, and business confidence. We’ll also hear about Choose Anchorage, a framework intended to revitalize the city.
Discussing Juneteenth with the Alaska Black Caucus
The 19th of June has long been celebrated in African American communities to commemorate the end of slavery. Earlier this month President Biden declared Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Their Visions for Alaska
This week on Addressing Alaskans, Alaska gubernatorial candidates Byron Mallott, Bill Walker and current Governor Sean Parnell field questions in a forum discussing each candidate's vision for the future of Alaska.
KSKA: Tuesday, May 6, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
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Addressing Alaskans: Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy
As Canada prepares to be the next Chair of the Arctic Council in 2013, followed by the United States, Jennifer Loten says "it's important...
Addressing Alaskans: Muni Election 2011 Bonds & Propositions
There will be a total of eleven bond propositions facing voters in the Municipal election in Anchorage on Tuesday, April 5th. At the Anchorage...
Korea, YouTube, and the Marketing of Culture in the 21st Century
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
2018 AEDC Economic Forecast for Anchorage
KSKA: Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 2pm. This week we’re hearing the 2018 Economic Forecast for Anchorage, presented by the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation.
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Writer Talk: Kris Farmen and Dan Bigley
This week on Addressing Alaskans, author and bear attack survivor Dan Bigley joins author Kris Farmen on stage for a conversation about their unique stories and writing processes. Bigley's recent memoir, Beyond the Bear, is an incredible story of survival and Kris Farmen is the author of two novels, most recently, Turn Again.
KSKA: Tuesday 5/21 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
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Working Dogs – From Arctic Racing to Bomb Detecting in the Afghan Desert
This week on Addressing Alaskans, professor of veterinary sports medicine at Oklahoma State University, Dr. Michael Davis. Dr. Davis explains in detail what makes dogs such incredible athletes, outperforming other mammals in extremes of altitude and temperature.
KSKA: Tuesday, March 18, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
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Addressing Alaskans: Finding Peace Now
This week on Addressing Alaskans, Dr. Greg Kimua, Larry Merculief and Dr. Christine Gerhett interweave Alaska Native culture, Buddhist teachings and modern day technology...
Asian Alaskan Cultural Center mayoral candidate forum | Addressing Alaskans
Hear candidates respond to questions related to the Asian and Pacific Islander communities in Anchorage.
Anchorage Chamber: The Dollars and Sense of Sportfishing in Alaska
Alaska is one of the great meccas of the world for sportfishing. Over the years, Alaska's diverse sportfishing opportunities have largely contributed to Alaska's...
The National Climate Assessment: The Science and Alaska
This week we’re hearing from Dr. Donald J. Wuebbles. He’s an expert in atmospheric physics and chemistry. Dr. Wuebbles has been published over 500 times, covering topics from Earth’s climate and air quality to the stratospheric ozone layer. He discusses the 4th National Climate Assessment and how those findings relate to Alaska.
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For the Love of Cities
We must love the cities we live in if we want them to truly thrive economically and socially, according to For the Love of Cities author Peter Kageyama. So what exactly makes a city lovable? Listen to Peter Kageyam on Addressing Alaskans and find out as he talks about the importance of creativity and culture.
KSKA: Thursday 3/1 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
The Next Energy Economy: Grassroots Strategies to Mitigate Global Climate Change, and How We Move Ahead
This week’s show is "The Next Energy Economy: Grassroots Strategies to Mitigate Global Climate Change, and How We Move Ahead" with Native American writer and activist Winona LaDuke.
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Managing Global Insecurity
KSKA: Tuesday, May 10 @ 2:00 pm.
Dr. Stephen Stedman analyzes the threats that surround us, but does not yield to the temptation to despair. He rightly points out that in a world of problems without passports, our security and prosperity depend on unprecedented international cooperation, and that such cooperation is within our reach.
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Addressing Alaskans: Stopping Global Warming, Signs of Hope
Often the fact that Alaska's temperatures are increasing at an alarming rate and the ice is melting can seem daunting, but Dr. Robert K....