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Tweets aside, Sullivan says Trump good for Alaska; Backlog of more than 20,000 seek Medicaid, public assistance; Young suggests guns could've saved Jews during Holocaust; In Western Alaska, there’s water where there should be ice; Archaeology in northern Alaska: a race against the clock; Scientists discover mysterious uranium particle above Aleutian Islands; Dion isn't homeless. This is why it matters.; Athletes give it their all Native Youth Olympics Listen now

We look at three major problems hitting Alaska's mushing community ahead of the Iditarod. The Anchorage Daily News' Tegan Hanlon and Alaska Public Media's Zachariah Hughes sit down with host Casey Grove to discuss the whirlwind of recent news, including a doping scandal, musher mutiny, and increasing pressure from animal rights groups.

Walker among governors prodding Congress on health care; Three dead in early morning Anchorage fire; Legislature faces another struggle over long-term budget plan; Ninilchik student in custody after making gun threat; Fairbanks tanker truck spills 2,500 gallons of fuel on Richardson Highway; Murkowski sends letter questioning oil companies about drop in Alaska hire; Racers approach conclusion of Iron Dog 2018; AK: Sitka students flex their performance muscles at state DDF tournament; 49 Voices: Erynn Bell of Anchorage Listen now

Thousands of Alaskans have been homeless, but the number would be much higher if organizations and individuals didn't work to prevent it. On the next Talk of Alaska we're discussing solutions for preventing homelessness, and why it affects everyone in the state, not just the families who experience it. LISTEN HERE

Alaska tends to have more non-profit organizations and more active volunteers than many other states, especially in rural Alaska.

This week we're hearing from Erynn Bell in Anchorage. Bell is the owner of Rethink Home, a used furniture store. Listen now

While the Olympics come to a close in PyeongChang this weekend, another competition is underway at East Anchorage High School. That’s where over 100 students and their coaches have gathered for the state’s annual “Drama, Debate, and Forensics” Championship. Listen now

KSKA: Thursday, March 01, at 2 & 8 p.m. We're excited that we got to sit down with the guests on this week’s Outdoor Explorer to learn about the strange, circular ocean currents swirling around the North Pacific. These currents sometimes carry Asian debris to Alaska shores and, as we’ll hear, bring pieces of Alaska shipwrecks to Hawaii. We have a serious beachcomber and an oceanographer who used this information to change our view of how the ocean’s work. LISTEN HERE

KSKA: Friday, February 23 at 2:45pm It's February in Anchorage and that means that Fur Rondy is taking over the town. And that means Melodrama Time! Alaska Sound Celebration is presenting the 28th Annual Melodrama at the 49th State Brewing Company February 23-March 10th. This year's title is Hope Springs Eternal (of The Dirty Deed) and is written by honorary Alaskan Rand Higbee. Co-producers Christy Hedrick and Melanie Cross stop by Stage Talk this week to let us in on all the fun. LISTEN HERE

As 91.1 FM celebrates its 40th birthday, Hometown Alaska this week visits with soon-to-retire Bede ("Yipee, it's Friday") Trantina, and welcomes Shelly Wosniak, the new FM programmer, to the team. Join us for some fond memories of change and growth, and a look to the bright future at Alaska Public Media. LISTEN HERE

KSKA: Tuesday, February, 27 2018, at 2:00 p.m. This week we’ll explore an answer to the question “Will killing the Nuclear Deal bring the US and Iran closer to war?” It’s a complicated topic, but today’s speaker, Trita Parsi, an expert on US-Iranian relations, is as qualified as anyone to answer it. LISTEN HERE

Monday, Feb. 26, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Mood disorders like anxiety and depression are the most common mental health problems, affecting about 40% of the population at some point in their lives. How can we use the power of our thoughts to challenge unhealthy beliefs and overcome depression without medications? Please join co-host Prentiss Pemberton as he welcomes Dr. Davis Burns, for a discussion about his groundbreaking book ​Feeling Good: A clinically proven, drug-free treatment for depression and anxiety disorders. LISTEN HERE

On mass shootings, Murkowski leaves a word unspoken; Offshore drilling public meeting draws supporters, critics and criticism; Session end is murky as budget takes shape; Mike Shower confirmed to Dunleavy Senate seat; Tiffany Zulkosky appointed by governor to Rep. Fansler's seat; Randall named to international Olympic athlete commission; Gulf to receive fishery disaster recovery funds, unclear when; In some cases, houses of worship step in to help people keep their homes Listen now

Anchorage skier Kikkan Randall wins Olympic gold; USGS scientist resigns in tussle over release of NPR-A data; Federal regulators say they don’t have enough information about Alaska’s gasline project; Senate president seeks work or volunteer requirement for Medicaid recipients; Alaska Legislature passes bill to legalize industrial hemp; News report raises questions about mayoral candidate's past; Hilcorp CEO steps down; If rental assistance is a lifeline for preventing homelessness, why is it so hard to get? Listen now

In Episode 1, we take a look back at the 2017 Iditarod and hear some of the boots-on-the-ground perspective on Mitch Seavey's record-breaking speed, the physical toll on his son Dallas Seavey and more from our reporters on the trail: Alaska Public Media's Zachariah Hughes and Ben Matheson, who was working for Nome radio station KNOM.

Young, Murkowski hold fast on gun rights; State leaders push to take next steps on ANWR drilling; District 38 Democrats select 3 candidates for Fansler seat; Walker appoints USAF veteran to Dunleavy Senate vacancy; University of Alaska president appeals for public support for more funding; New Anchorage airport manager looks to China for growth; This man wants to bring more electricity to Juneau. What’s the hold up?; ADN owners acquire three new publications; Kachemak Selo makes progress toward a new school but the project isn’t guaranteed; Skagway residents sell barbecue sandwiches in fundraising effort for Florida shooting victims Listen now

Here’s the Saturday February, 17th 2017 edition of Midnight Sun Jazz, with host Ed Ulman.