Arctic Entries: Of Moose and Men
This week on Addressing Alaskans we'll be listening to stories from Arctic Entries, a live show that took place on January 12 at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. At every performance, seven people each tell a seven-minute long true story about themselves relating to the show’s theme. This time around we'll hear stories about a tourist trap, a rooster named Fred, pepper spray, and walks in the wild. KSKA: Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 2:00 p.m. LISTEN NOW
49 Voices: Davante Owens of Anchorage
This week we’re hearing from Davante Owens, a UAA student who graduated high school in Anchorage and originally attended college and played football in Minnesota. He later came back to Anchorage to finish his studies after joining the Army. downloadaudio:
Adventures with Chuck Sassara, by Air and by Sea
Chuck Sassara first arrived in Alaska in a VW bus in 1955 with his wife Ann. They built a life that encompassed aviation, government and business and witnessed the beginnings of statehood and the growth of the Alaskan community. We'll talk with him about some of his adventures and about his book, “Chuck Sassara’s Alaska – Propellers, Politics and People,” on this weeks' next Outdoor Explorer. KSKA: Thurs., Jan. 21, at 2:00 p.m. and Thurs., Jan. 28, at 8:00 p.m. LISTEN HERE
Alaska Marine Science Symposium
The climate changes that have swept through Alaska are now being reflected in our landscape and wildlife - avalanches, fires, species declines, the list goes on.
APRN: Tuesday, 1/26 at 10:00am
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Mental Health First Aid
Just as First Aid and CPR help teach people how to aid in a medical emergency, Mental Health First Aid teaches the skills needed to assist someone experiencing a mental health related crisis. Mental Health First Aid courses teach people about risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction, and teach strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations. We'll talk about how to help individuals experiencing these challenges. KSKA: Monday, January 25, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. LISTEN NOW
Looking ahead: the legislative session
The Legislative session started this week, and battles are already brewing over the budget, several pre-filed bills ranging in relevance. This week's Alaska Edition explores what's ahead this session and how it stacks up to previous years.
Get some Momentum in your life
Momentum Dance Collective is presenting their seventh annual Breaking Ground, a collection of various choreographers, dancers and new works, this Saturday January 23rd at the Alaska Dance Theatre's studio (curtain at 7:30pm). Artistic Director Becky Kendall and Company Director Ariel Graham drop by Stage Talk this week to talk about that concert as well as two future events they have lined up. KSKA: Friday, January 22 at 2:45pm LISTEN NOW
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016
Meyer: Savings can mitigate budget overhaul impacts; State of the State: What do Alaskans want to hear?; Name is 'Pollock' -- just 'Pollock'; Top Army nominee says he's not keen to cut Alaska troops; Mat-Su mayor wants share scheme for future gas line; Board: Aye to Yukon pinks fishery; First Alaskans to host public forum on racial equity; ‘Our Voices Will Be Heard’ brings child sexual abuse saga to stage; Sitka raptor center bids farewell to iconic eagle HALi
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016
Supreme Court hears hovercraft case; Poll: Most Alaskans support statewide sales tax; Rep. Tuck: Budget burden shouldn't fall on middle class; Fairbanks conditions also lacking for Iditarod restart; Weather, land rule cancel Tustumena 200 race; BIA settlement closes, Alaska tribal groups net $100M; Fairbanks paper adds new publisher after sale; Scientists get 'Blobby' with it in Seattle; UAF anticipates new chancellor hire by spring; Story correction uncovers a Soldier's Medal story from '95
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Traveling Music 1-24-16
Traveling Music
1-24-16
Shonti Elder
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This weekends and next is the Anchorage Folk Festival www.anchoragefolkfestival.org
free concerts at the Wendy Williamson auditorium, corner...
Alaska News Nightly: Tues., Jan. 19, 2016
Chenault: Balance budget with mix of cuts, revenue; Alaska, Inc: The roots of the Permanent Fund dividend; Market experts: Oil could go lower but prices will rebound; NANA intervenes on behalf of Red Dog in tax dispute; NPS eyes reg changes for subsistence use of animal parts for the arts; Vets concerned about Wasilla monument; Federal Subsistence Board votes to mend Alaska relations
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Jan. 18, 2016
Gov's budget plan aims to reshape relationship with oil; Gov hopes nonpartisan politics will help cross party lines; Kaiser wins 2nd K300, Bethel crowns hometown champ again; Moose hunter's land jurisdiction lawsuit goes to Supreme Court; State, Native interests also ride on hovercraft case in Supreme Court; Pivotal Alaskan economist Arlon Tussing dies at 82; After corruption allegations, tribes call on AVCP to meet
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Encore Presentation: Mercy Street
We will rebroadcast the first episode of Mercy Street, the new Civil War drama by PBS on the following days and times:
Tuesday, January 19 at 3 a.m.
Tuesday, January 19 at 10 p.m.
Thursday, January 21 at 8 p.m.
Night Music: January 16, 2016
Here is the Night Music Playlist with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Jan. 15, 2016
Red Dog Mine owners sue borough over severance tax; An obscure rule may be contributing to Alaska's rising health care costs; Federal Subsistence Board votes to improve Alaska relations; Wal-Mart to shutter Juneau store; Homer authorities give Spit campers the boot; Amid icy trail conditions, mushers ready for K300; Musher Brent Sass' lead dog dies days before K300; AK: David Bowie's Alaskan name-twin adopts rocker's rebel streak; 49 Voices: Roger Sparks of Eagle River
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AK: David Bowie’s Alaskan name-twin adopts rocker’s rebel streak
UAA linguistics Professor David Bowie -- pronounced BOO-wee, but spelled b-o-w-i-e -- has a vexed relationship with the celebrity he shares his name with. He resented the musician until he was in his 20s, when something changed.
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Roger Sparks of Eagle River
This week, we're hearing from Roger Sparks, a pararescueman with the Alaska Air National Guard. Five years ago, Sparks was involved in a heavy firefight in the mountains of Afghanistan. What happened after that changed his life.
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Winter: Are we catching up?
January started with ice-skating in the streets, after a mostly snowless Christmas. What's up with that? Can we recover?
KSKA: Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 @ 2 pm and 8 pm LISTEN NOW
Rick Steves on “Connecting with the World Through Travel”
Guidebook author and travel TV host Rick Steves is America’s most respected authority on European travel. He advocates smart, affordable, perspective-broadening travel and is outspoken on the need for Americans to fit better into our planet by broadening our perspectives through travel. He helps American travelers connect much more intimately and authentically with Europe — and Europeans — for a fraction of what mainstream tourists pay. He entertained a sold out crowd, here in Alaska, to share his views on "Connecting with the World Through Travel." KSKA: Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 2:00 p.m. LISTEN HERE
The future of the University of Alaska
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen was direct in his recent comments about budget cuts the university system is facing. “We face terrible challenges, horrible challenges, tough challenges,” Johnsen said at the recent State of the University address. What does this mean for the future of higher education in Alaska?
APRN: Tuesday, 1/19 at 10:00am
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