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.

The 2024 Anchorage International Film Festival | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
We hear from filmmakers and the directors of the Anchorage International Film Festival on this Talk of Alaska.

What can Anchorage’s beached whale teach us? | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
A dead fin whale that washed up near Anchorage is bringing hundreds of spectators to the beach. What can biologists learn from analyzing this fin whale?

Making Alaska roadways safer | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
Anchorage has had a lethal stretch of pedestrian deaths in recent months. We discuss what’s being done to lower these tragedies on this Talk of Alaska.

Dealing with the dark | Talk of Alaska Rewind

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
On this Talk of Alaska, we revisit our 2023 discussion on darkness, and finding ways to enjoy the short days of winter.

Regulating phone use in schools | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
Should cellphones be banned in school? If so, what should those bans look like? We discuss it on this Talk of Alaska.

Alaska Children’s Trust Lived Experience Storytelling Project | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
We discuss how sharing stories of child abuse and neglect can help to bring healing, and prevent further pain on this Talk of Alaska.

Alaskans in the Fulbright Arctic Initiative | Talk of Alaska

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media -
Three Alaska women have been selected as Fulbright Arctic Initiative scholars. We learn about their international research plans on this Talk of Alaska.

Engaging voters in underserved communities | Talk of Alaska

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage -
What does it take to boost voter turnout across the state, especially in communities where people aren’t as likely to vote?

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.
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