A Closer Look: Social Security Commissioner, Michael Astrue
The Social Security administrative appeals process represents one of the largest judicial systems in the world. Most of the millions of disability benefits...
Algo Nuevo November 11, 2018
Here’s the Sunday, November 11th, 2018 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera. This program was a rebroadcast from September 9, 2018. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send email to algonuevo@alaskapublic.org or post your comment at the bottom of this post.
Alaska News Nightly: November 18, 2010
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Video: Stories at the Cemetery: Milton Hamilton
On August 5, 2011 Stories at the Cemetery provided a self-guided walk through Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetary, featuring presentations by costumed actors at ten pre-selected grave sites.
Townsquare49.org sent a mobile video crew to capture the action. Here's the first installment, featuring local actor Richard Benavides as Milton Hamilton, an Anchorage resident killed by the famous Russian Jack.
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020
The University of Alaska Anchorage proposes widespread eliminations or suspensions of academic programs. Plus: Communities along the stalled marine highway struggle to pump their septic systems without pump trucks. And, how computer modeling of the weather is struggling with the "polar vortex."
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Walker Delays Payment on Oil Tax Credits; $8.5M In Cuts to Troopers Spread a Thin Force Even Thinner; Shell Gets Federal Approval to Head North, With Some Stipulations; Sand Point Post Office Burglars Sentenced; Citizens Asked To Weigh In On A Proposed Liquor Store in Bethel; Marriage Equality and Mourning: Mildred Boesser Fought Until the End; A Psychologist Follows His Slow-Roasted, Highly Caffeinated Dream; Flying Karamazovs and Friends Bring Chautauqua Spirit to Juneau
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Stage Talk: Anne of Green Gables
Anne Shirley (Rachel Kennedy, left) and Diana Berry (Alora Zulliger, right) are bosom friends in Anne of Green Gables, presented by VPA. Photo courtesy...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 7, 2023
Federal Fisheries managers considering chum salmon bycatch limits. Plus, the Anchorage assembly seems likely to approve Dave Bronson's fourth pick for Municipal Attorney.
49 Voices: Jannelle Trowbridge of Nome
This week we're hearing from Jannelle Trowbridge from Nome. Trowbridge is a UAA student and Arctic Youth Ambassador who almost a decade ago sailed up to Alaska with her family from Michigan. Listen now
Arctic Ambiance
The other day, husband Dave and I couldn’t get our SUV tail light unscrewed. After trying to drill out what we thought were chewed threads, we headed to Anchorage T-Tops and Automotive to see Butch Barney, owner and professor extraordinaire of all things auto body. Turned out, what we thought was a worn phillips-head was some kind of hexagonal/octagonal screw which Barney says is only used to confuse customers.
Read more Alaska News Nightly: April 18, 2012
Three New Charges Announced Against Israel Keyes, Special Session Gets Underway, Assembly Appoints New Leaders Amid Ballot Scandal, Scientists Want To Take Eastern Steller Sea Lion Off Endangered List, Bethel Court Struggles With Judge Vacancies, GCI Announces Plans For Faster Internet In YK Delta, Bristol Bay, New Books Talks About Alaska Newspaper War, Kikkan Randall Gets Enthusiastic Welcome In Anchorage
Great Performances: Barrymore
Christopher Plummer recreates his Tony Award-winning role playing the legendary actor John Barrymore in the film adaptation of William Luce's Broadway play. Set in 1942, the production centers on the acclaimed—and notorious— John Barrymore, capturing the star in the final months of his life as he struggles to prepare for a audition to stage a revival of his 1920 Broadway triumph, Richard III.
January 31. 8:00 pm.
Pribilof Islands Middle Schoolers Make a Documentary about Seabirds
A group of St. Paul Island 6th and 7th grade students have been studying the seabirds native to their island. For their final project for the Seabird Youth Network, the young students teamed up with Alaska Teen Media Institute to make a video documentary.
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Free Music From Your Library
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Postcards from Tomorrow Square
China experts James and Deborah Fallows visited the University of Alaska Anchorage on November 12th. This week on Addressing Alaskans, listening to their evening presentation at the Wendy Williamson. Deborah offers opening remarks on learning the Chinese language and the meaning of love, followed by her husband, national correspondent for The Atlantic, James Fallows. His talk focuses on his book Postcards from Tomorrow Square, Reports from China.
KSKA: Thursday 12/6 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Soul to Soul: June 23, 2012
Here’s the music playlist from the June 23, 2012 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played are listed...
Parenting with love and limits
Pushing back against the authority of parents is a normal part of the individuation process for teens. These behaviors can usually be handled with patience, discipline, and love.
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Algo Nuevo: September 30, 2012
Here’s the Sunday, September 30, 2012 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or...
Planning the future of the Arctic
Once little discussed, the Arctic and its future is becoming a popular topic for debate among those who live in it and those who are attracted to its resources. The U.S.-led Arctic Council will meet in Fairbanks during Arctic science summit week. What are the priorities?
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Alaska News Nightly: December 1, 2009
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