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Hometown, Alaska features conversations with local civic and cultural leaders, educators, and community members making an impact on their city.

Listen to Hometown, Alaska on KSKA FM 91.1 in Anchorage, AK.
Mondays at 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Talking with teens about underage drinking | Hometown, Alaska

Many people and experiences shape if and when we decide to drink, and talking about those influences can be hard.

Hometown Trivia Throwdown featuring Geeks Who Drink | Hometown, Alaska

Hear from a quizmaster with Geeks Who Drink and find out which Alaska Public Media department knows the most in a studio trivia match.

The Accidental Archivist: Kurt Riemann | Hometown, Alaska

From the Alaska Music Archives to Surreal Studios, Riemann has used his hands — and ears — to shape the Alaska music scene since the 1980s.

Taking a look inside the Great Alaska Talent Competition | Hometown, Alaska

Learn about the state's largest talent competition and hear from some gifted young Alaskans.

Kikkan Randall documentary explores the highs and lows of her extraordinary life (so far) | Hometown, Alaska

Kikkan Randall looks back on pivotal moments in her life and the film's director discusses what it was like to tell that story.

This month is a great time to try eating vegan in Anchorage | Hometown, Alaska

February is the Anchorage Vegan Chef Challenge where restaurants around the city highlight vegan options on their menus.

UAA’s Atwood Chair of Journalism John Sharify reflects on a storied career |Hometown, Alaska

Sharify is a 79-time Emmy award winner, a nine-time Edward R. Murrow award winner and a DuPont Columbia award winner.

Celebrating 35 years of the Anchorage Folk Festival | Hometown, Alaska

Find out what's in store for the rest of Folk Fest and hear in-studio performances from some festival artists.

Solstice, stargazing and a Yuletide tale | Hometown, Alaska

The Anchorage Museum's planetarium director discusses how to make the most of the dark and TBA Theatre performs "The Green Knight."

Anchorage ghost stories and spooky tales | Hometown, Alaska

Take a tour of Anchorage's haunted places, meet some famous spirits and hear a chilling tale from a local author and illustrator.