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Meet Chief Justice Joel Bolger, Alaska Supreme Court

Joel Bolger has served on the Alaska Supreme Court since 2013, and was selected by fellow judges to serve three years as its Chief...
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LISTEN: This Anchorage resident sought out conversion therapy. Now he’s speaking out against it.

This week on Line One, an Anchorage resident joins us to discuss growing up gay in the 70s and 80s, seeking out conversion therapy, and what happened when he decided to “be straight.”

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019

State lawmakers seek common ground for a solution to the PFD debate. Also: After increased incarceration rates, prisoners will again be sent to detention facilities out of state.

Night Music: October, 12th 2019

Here is the Night Music Playlist for October 12th, 2019 with Kirk Waldhaus.
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Algo Nuevo October 13th, 2019

Here’s the Sunday, October 13th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019

Questions about the governor's relationship with the Alaska Federation of Natives. Also: A proposal to fully exempt Tongass National Forest from the Roadless Rule draws criticism.

Traveling Music 10-20-19

Traveling Music Date: 10-20-19 Shonti Elder Format:  Tune Title               Performer / Composer               Album Title               Recording Company               Length Something Inside So Strong The Flirtations / Labi Siffre The Flirtations Significant Other Records 3:54 All I Left...

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Oct. 14, 2019

Rumors of a school shooting prompt tough conversations in Bethel. Also: Getting to a new shelter in Juneau might get harder for those trying to come in out of the cold. And a polar bear at the Alaska Zoo passes away at 19.

LISTEN: How dangerous are PFAS chemicals and what’s being done to clean them up?

Found in everything from firefighting foam to household cleaning products and even food containers, PFAS are persistent and bio accumulate over time. How dangerous are they to human health and what’s being done to clean them up?

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Oct. 11, 2019

An Anchorage police officer is charged with assault after an encounter caught on video. Also: A pet dog is recovering after it was attacked by river otters. And how an insect outbreak is affecting trees, and people, in Southeast Alaska.

Retro Local: How an evolving justice system shaped public safety in Alaska

In Alaska, sky-high rates of domestic violence and sexual assault are closely connected with the state’s law enforcement and...

State of Art: October, 11 2019

This week on State of Art we're in our fall membership drive. We featured an old tune from Jared Woods and an even older one from Alaska Public Media's Shonti Elder. We also featured a story from the Spirit of Youth Awards.

Restorative Justice: Past and Present | Alaska Insight

The word justice may signal a thought of punishment for a crime. But restorative justice tries to correct behavior by repairing the harm and rebuilding relationships to bring the offender back into good standing in their community.

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019

President Trump shares the mic with a Fairbanks pipe maker complaining of over-regulation. Also: The Matanuska-Susitna Borough looks at options for providing police service to residents.
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LISTEN: What does the road to blood transfusion look like? It starts with a donation.

We often do not think about blood until we are in a situation where we desperately need it. 4.5 million Americans need a blood transfusion every year. How is it tested? What are the risks?

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019

Anchorage police say evidence against a man jailed in a murder includes photos and videos of the killing. Also: The state Supreme Court hears arguments in a lawsuit by Alaskan youth suing the state.

Ask the Superintendent

An impressive logistical and operational effort happens five days a week in our town when 46,000 students filter into 130 different schools and programs...
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Algo Nuevo October 6th, 2019

Here’s the Sunday, October 6th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.

Night Music: October, 5th 2019

Here is the Night Music Playlist for October 5th, 2019 with Kirk Waldhaus.

Traveling Music 10-13-19

Traveling Music Date: 10-13-19 Fundraiser Shonti Elder Format:  Tune Title               Performer / Composer               Album Title               Recording Company               Length Born To Be A Butterfly John Palmes / John Palmes Born to be...