Arctic Entries: Where the Goods are Odd
Arctic Entries this month brings you Where the Goods are Odd: Stories of Discovery, Heartbreak, and Just Plain Weirdness. In the spirit of This American Life, The Moth, and other storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories: funny, sad and sweet. At every performance, seven people each tell a seven-minute long true story about themselves relating to the show’s theme. KSKA: Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 2:00 p.m.
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Racial Equity
What does it mean to have equity? Is it a simple measure of equal access to employment, housing and education, or something much deeper?
APRN: Tuesday, 2/23 at 10:00am
What We Know About Human Aging
Humans all over the planet are living longer, but why this is true is often misunderstood. On this program Dr Thad Woodard and Dr S Jay Olshansky, of the University of Illinois at Chicago, discuss why we are living longer and what this means to research efforts to slow aging and prolong life.
KSKA: Monday, February 22, 2016, at 2:00 p.m.
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Perseverance’s Our Voices Will Be Heard
Vera Starbard, playwright for Perseverance Theatre's production of Our Voices Will Be Heard along with actor Erin Trip and Anchorage General Manager for Perseverance, Josh Lowman, drop by the studio this week to talk about this exciting new play that runs in the Sydney Laurence Theatre February 19-28.
KSKA: Friday, February 19 at 2:45pm LISTEN NOW
Reporter’s roundtable: Energy in Alaska
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On this week's Alaska Edition we discuss energy in Alaska, where bush residents have not seen prices drop for gasoline or diesel fuel, even though gas is a little more than $2 a gallon in Anchorage.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016
In a day, Murkowski changes her tone on court nominee; GAO: Rush imperils missile defense; UA opposes bill that would allow for concealed carrying on campus; state leaders look to fix Alaskan health issues; Palmer heroin dealer to face federal charges; former Juneau lawmaker fined $18K for allegedly helping oil companies while seeking oil jobs; budding cannabis entrepreneur is not who you think; 2016 Iron Dog Race projected to be faster and riskier; Yukon Quest rookies help each other on the trail Download Audio
Traveling Music 2-28-16
Traveling Music
Shonti Elder
2-28-16
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Song Title
Artist / Composer
CD Title
Label
Duration
Overjoyed
Esther Golton / Christine Kane
Stay Warm
www.esthergolton.com
4:01
Hangin' By A Wire
Robin Dale Ford / Robin Dale Ford
Ain't That Skippin'...
I Am An Ice Truck Racer
Chris Lamson built his first truck when he was seventeen, and now spends winter weekends racing trucks on Big Lake, Alaska with a community of four-wheeling enthusiasts. He is dedicated to racing and hopes to see the sport grow in Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016
Oil companies, Walker explore pipeline options; BLM launches well initiative; Murkowski addresses Legislature; Walker adds role to Fish and Game; Homer police bust pot grower; Siberian Huskies have rich Alaska history; Quest mushers battle on Download Audio
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016
Myers announces retirement, third Walker cabinet change in three weeks; hovercraft case among those Scalia’s death leaves in limbo; Murkowski field hearing highlights rural Alaska’s unique energy issues, solutions; no easy solution for Anchorage detox bed shortage; damaged cable leaves Sitka and Angoon with shoddy service; Unalaska residents flock to Museum of the Aleutians open house; cyclist surprises as Yukon Quest winds down and racers reach the finish Download Audio
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Feb. 15, 2016
Rep. Gruenberg dies in Juneau; Neff wins Yukon Quest; Murkowski hearing features energy secretary; UAF's Walsh honored; Bethel fire department wants more positions; EPA recognizes Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium; Ketchikan's safe homes group has been on probation. Download Audio
Carole King – Natural Woman
Weaving previously unseen and rare performances and home movies with a new, exclusive interview with King, AMERICAN MASTERS - CAROLE KING: NATURAL WOMAN delves into her life and career. Friday, February 19. 8:00 pm
Algo Nuevo: February 14, 2016
Here’s the Sunday, February 14th, 2016 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send email to algonuevo [at] alaskapublic [dot] org or post your comment at the bottom of this post.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Feb. 12, 2016
FAA break-up bill clears U.S. House committee; organizations call for ban of heavy fuel oil in Arctic waters; KPC graduate takes first job with BlueCrest; Anchorage, Willow will host Iditarod starts despite low snow; Sass first to leave Dawson in Yukon Quest; humane society addresses uproar over Coco’s last day; AK: Leveraging your leopard: the biz behind Alaska's only zoo; 49 Voices: Laurie Fernandes of Anchorage. Download Audio
Traveling Music 2-21-16
Traveling Music
Shonti Elder
2-21-16
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Song Title
Artist / Composer
CD Title
Label
Duration
Wild Blossoms
Nancy Conescu / Nancy Conescu
Wild Blossoms
Stinging Nettles Music
3:11
The Scarlet Tide
Alison Krauss / T-Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello
Cold...
Chugach National Forest Town Hall Meeting
Chugach National Forest, and especially Prince William Sound, takes in some of the most extraordinary scenery and protected wilderness in Alaska. Charles Wohlforth shares what he learned when he attended a public meeting on changing management of the Sound, and you'll hear from people who think that’s both a good and a bad idea.
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Leverage your leopard: the biz behind Alaska’s only zoo
If you've ever wanted to feed a snow leopard, a moose, or a pack of wolves, this year you've got a chance. Albeit, for a tidy sum. It's part of the special programming that helps keep cultural institutions in Alaska afloat during the long, lean winter months. Download Audio
Schools: What’s working
This week Hometown Alaska visits with Anchorage School District personnel: a principal, a teacher and a counselor/coordinator, (and if we are lucky, a few students) to hear about programs that work, how and why.
KSKA: Wednesday, Feb. 17 @ 2:00 pm and 8 pm. LISTEN NOW
49 Voices: Laurie Fernandes of Anchorage
This week we’re hearing from Laurie Fernandes. Laurie moved to Anchorage with her husband and children last June from Houston, TX. "People do a lot outside in Houston, but I think we just felt it was a great opportunity with work to come up and a great opportunity for the family to see a different side of life and explore and have so many different experiences." Download Audio
How safe is Alaska’s drinking water?
How safe is your drinking water? Most communities can be confident that their supply is fine, but Flint Michigan showed the nation that bad things can happen.
APRN: Tuesday, 2/16 at 10:00am
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