Reviewing Alaska’s election results | Alaska Insight
Alaska Insight host, Lori Townsend, is joined by Alaska Public Media reporters Liz Ruskin and Eric Stone to discuss the results and implications of Alaska’s 2024 election.
In the final days before the election, Get Out the Native Vote works to break down barriers
In rural Alaska, the barriers to participating in the electoral process can be much greater than in urban areas.
Engaging voters across diverse communities | Alaska Insight
What’s the best way to educate Alaskans from the diverse neighborhoods and communities of Alaska? We discuss on this Alaska Insight.
Should Alaska keep ranked choice voting? | Alaska Insight
Host Lori Townsend and her guests discuss arguments for and against keeping Alaska’s new election system on this Alaska Insight.
Ranked choice voting’s origins and reception in Alaska
Alaska voters in 2020 approved a ballot measure that changed how we elect candidates.
Analyzing Debate for the State: U.S. House | Alaska Insight
How did incumbent U.S. House Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican challenger Nick Begich make their case across three debates in one week?
Indigenous filmmakers share community stories of climate change | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, we speak with two Alaska Native filmmakers documenting the impacts of climate change in their communities.
How can Anchorage Police improve accountability and community trust? | Alaska Insight
In the wake of seven police shootings, some Anchorage community members are calling for reforms and more accountability.
In the wake of seven police shootings, Anchorage community members discuss reforms
Alaska’s biggest police force has had an unusual string of seven incidents this year where its officers have opened fire in the line of duty, killing four people.
Voters share their top priorities ahead of November | Alaska Insight
Alaska Public Media reporters are engaging with voters across the state to hear about the issues that matter to them.
Eagle River, Mat-Su resident weigh in on their election priorities
As we approach this fall’s election, Alaska Public Media is striving to learn what’s on voters’ minds. It’s a project we call “The View From Here.”
Recapping the 33rd Legislature | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend speaks with legislative leaders about the work they accomplished, and what went unfinished, at the end of the 33rd legislature.
Wildfire risks in Anchorage | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend and her guests discuss their work to help inform and prepare for wildfires in Anchorage.
Researchers and city officials work to inform Hillside communities of wildfire risks
Experts say it's not a matter of if but when a large blaze impacts the Hillside neighborhood in Anchorage.
Reentry services after incarceration | Alaska Insight
Host Lori Townsend and her guests discuss paths to success for incarcerated Alaskans on this Alaska Insight
Arts class helps prisoners at Hiland gain confidence for life after incarceration
In Hiland Mountain Correctional Center, a teacher is offering women a space that gives them a bit of what they describe as “normalcy.”
Judy Woodruff discusses political division in America | Alaska Insight
Judy Woodruff joins Lori Townsend to discuss political division on this Alaska Insight.
Renewable railbelt energy | Alaska Insight
This Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend and her guests discuss how realistic a transition to renewable energy is, and how long it could take.
The Cook Inlet gas crunch | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by John Sims, CEO of ENSTAR Natural Gas, to discuss the future of Cook Inlet gas production.
Alaska Native representation in media | Alaska Insight
Hollywood movies and TV shows have traditionally leaned into stereotypes, too often portraying Indigenous Americans using racist tropes that ripple out from TV screens into society, tainting our perceptions of each other.