Programs

Since 2008, Wall Street and Washington have fought against the tide of the fiercest financial crisis since the Great Depression. What have they wrought? In a special four-hour investigation, FRONTLINE tells the inside story of the struggles to rescue and repair a shattered economy, exploring key decisions, missed opportunities, and the unprecedented and uneasy partnership between government leaders and titans of finance that affects the fortunes of millions of people around the world. KAKM: Tuesday, 5/1 at 8:00pm

As the temperatures begin to rise and the record snowfall continues to melt, miles of trash is unveiling along streets and roadways of the Municipality of Anchorage. For the 44th year, the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce will engage local businesses, school youth and community members during Anchorage Chamber Citywide Cleanup Week, held May 12 to 19. Learn more.

Tundra Dialogues is a new interactive blogging site, hosted by Evon Peter. The project will host conversations on personal, cultural, and spiritual growth. The vision is to inspire and inform positive change in the lives of individuals, families, communities, and the world. All people from any spiritual, cultural, and personal background are welcome to join the dialogues. Learn more.

Authorities are asking for help to find a missing airman. They're calling on the public to aid their investigation. KSKA's Daysha Eaton has more.

The Anchorage Soil and Water Conservation District is hoping to open the Anchorage Woodlot Thursday, May 3, 2012, depending on site conditions. Due to tremendous snow accumulation at the previous location, the woodlot is being moved to the South Anchorage Sports Park this year. The basic cost for remains at $10 per load, all material such as mulch or firewood taken from the woodlot is FREE. Learn more.

Hear inspiring stories from citizens who have made smart energy choices. In Kansas, communities compete for major cash prizes in an energy conservation contest. In Baltimore, Maryland, the Neighborhood Energy Challenge is enabling low-income homeowners to save as much as $1,300 a year through simple measures like weather-stripping and reduced water use. In Alaska, ocean power, low-emissions heating fuel from wood waste and innovative low-temperature geothermal turbines are becoming an important part of the power portfolio. KAKM: Monday, 4/30 at 8:00pm

Thank you KSKA community for another outstanding membership drive. Every spring and fall you pull together to make our pledge drives successful and so much fun. We love hearing from you and meeting you at the station. Thanks for taking the time to support your public radio station in every possible way. We couldn't do what we do without you.

As part of my internship with APRN, I've been exploring new methods of storytelling. This audio slideshow is a profile on UAA student Elizabeth Andres, whose area of study is Natural Sciences. Andres also teaches dance classes at Anchorage Music and Dance Center. Click for more.

Corey Flintoff NPR Foreign Correspondent Thursday, May 24, 2012 - Anchorage Museum Auditorium 6:00 - 8:00 pm Meet & Greet + Lecture Tickets $50 7:00 pm Lecture...

Some of us inherited our love for public radio from our parents. Others caught the bug later in life. Whether you've been listening since before you could understand the words or your radio just recently got stuck on the FM 91.1 dial, we need your support during this Spring Membership Drive. Call us or pledge online before Friday at 6:00 pm to help us reach our goal. Thanks for listening and supporting KSKA - Anchorage!

After a winter of outstanding snow conditions, three scientists drove snowmachines up Valdez Glacier this spring, curious to see how far they could get. At about 5,500 feet above the salt water of Port Valdez, their machines rested on about 20 feet of snow that had fallen there during the winter. Read more.