Talk of Alaska

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Talk of Alaska is the only statewide call-in forum for discussing important issues in the 49th state including politics, science, culture and other current events. Callers can talk one-on-one with each week’s guests and are also encouraged to email questions during live broadcasts.

Hosted by:
Lori Townsend

Contact us: 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide)
talk@alaskapublic.org

Listen to Talk of Alaska on KSKA FM 91.1 in Anchorage, AK.
Tuesdays LIVE at 10:00 a.m. and repeating at 8:00 p.m.

Changes in Alaska’s nonprofit landscape | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
What will changes in leadership at some of the largest nonprofits in Alaska mean for the future of supportive services and rates of charitable giving?

Cozy reading recommendations for the fall and winter | Talk of Alaska

Madilyn Rose, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage -
We discuss reading recommendations for the colder seasons with bookstore owners and librarians on this Talk of Alaska.

Police accountability and community trust | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
Law enforcement officials, attorneys, and community advocates answer questions about use of force and how cases are investigated on this Talk of Alaska.

Vaccines for whooping cough and other diseases | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
Alaska’s top medical experts join us to describe the latest science about viral disease, how to prevent it and answer your questions on this Talk of Alaska.

The future of the Permanent Fund | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
Amid concerns over its long-term stability, Permanent Fund managers are proposing changes to the fund’s structure they say will protect it for the future.

What the proposed Kroger/Albertsons merger could mean for Alaskans | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
Albertsons, the owner of Safeway and Carrs, wants to sell to Kroger, the parent company of Fred Meyer. The deal would affect multiple stores in Alaska.

The federal report on boarding schools | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
The U.S. Interior Department released a report in July 2024 to continue documenting the federal government’s role in the system that ripped children away from their homes.

Optimism in the face of environmental threats | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
We discuss a book aimed at highlighting conservation success stories and encouraging optimism about the future, on the next Talk of Alaska.

Why is housing so expensive right now? | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
Increasingly, housing is financially out of reach for people in Alaska wanting to own a home or even to find an affordable place to rent.

The Outlook for commercial fisheries | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
Several factors are endangering the economy of coastal communities and transforming the lives of Alaskans who depend on commercial fishing.
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