Public radio came to Alaska in 1970, providing a vital link between rural communities at a time when there were few. 50 years later, public radio has grown into a vast network across the state with over 20 stations. How was Alaska’s public radio network built? We’ll discuss it on the next Talk of Alaska.
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Alex Hills, founding GM, KSKA Anchorage
- Bruce Theriault, former President, Alaska Public Radio Network & former GM, KRBD Ketchikan and KTOO Juneau
- Doreen Simmonds, former reporter, KBRW Utqiagvik
- Peter Twitchell, former general manager, KYUK Bethel
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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, Aug 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.
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