Talk of Alaskahttps://alaskapublic.orgAlaska’s only statewide call-in forum for discussing the issues impacting life on the Last Frontier. Politics, science, culture and current events are covered by host Lori Townsend and members of the Alaska Public Media news team along with guests and callers.en-usStreamGuys RecastCopyright (c) 2019 Alaska Public MediaAlaska Public MediaFrom Alaska Public MediaTuesdays at 10 a.m. (LIVE) repeating at 8 p.m.This is Alaska’s only statewide call-in forum for discussing the issues impacting life on the Last Frontier. Politics, science, culture and current events are covered by hosts from the Alaska Public Media news team along with guests and callers.nonoepisodichttps://alaskapublic-rss.streamguys1.com/alaskapublic/20220819124052-TalkofAlaska-logo-2022-3000X3000-AKPM.pngTalk of Alaskahttps://alaskapublic.orgalaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenesshttps://alaskapublic-rss.streamguys1.com/alaskapublic/talk-of-alaska-archives-alaska-public-media.xmlwebmaster@aprn.orgAlaska Public MediaLine One: Addiction and recovery in menThe CDC estimates that 13% of men in the US meet the criteria for having a substance use disorder and that men account for more than three quarters of deaths from excessive drinking. Excessive alcohol and drug use in men also leads to increases in domestic violence, sexual assault, and an increased risk of suicide. On this Line One, Host Prentiss Pemberton and his guest discuss the ways addiction affects men and what can be done to overcome it.e4c2a120-62f7-11ee-b9e2-23c577cac27cfullnono00:58:58Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:49:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)The CDC estimates that 13% of men in the US meet the criteria for having a substance use disorder and that men account for more than three quarters of deaths from excessive drinking. Excessive alcohol and drug use in men also leads to increases in domestic violence, sexual assault, and an increased risk of suicide. On this Line One, Host Prentiss Pemberton and his guest discuss the ways addiction affects men and what can be done to overcome it.Alaska Public MediaThe CDC estimates that 13% of men in the US meet the criteria for having a substance use disorder and that men account for more than three quarters of deaths from excessive drinking. Excessive alcohol and drug use in men also leads to increases in domestic violence, sexual assault, and an increased risk of suicide. On this Line One, Host Prentiss Pemberton and his guest discuss the ways addiction affects men and what can be done to overcome it.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: AI in academiaComputer technology aids us daily in our work and personal lives. Banking,online ordering, education, even monitoring your blood sugar and other health conditions is now routine. These systems also track our online habits, learning about our preferences and using that data to offer similar types of products or other content. That’s a simple example of Artificial Intelligence, but A.I.’s use is growing fast and understanding the risks that come with the convenience is important. We’ll learn more about these cyber concerns on this Talk of Alaska.b81c10c0-5ca1-11ee-8428-d39b11dff1b4fullnono00:58:58Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:18:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Computer technology aids us daily in our work and personal lives. Banking,online ordering, education, even monitoring your blood sugar and other health conditions is now routine. These systems also track our online habits, learning about our preferences and using that data to offer similar types of products or other content. That’s a simple example of Artificial Intelligence, but A.I.’s use is growing fast and understanding the risks that come with the convenience is important. We’ll learn more about these cyber concerns on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaComputer technology aids us daily in our work and personal lives. Banking,online ordering, education, even monitoring your blood sugar and other health conditions is now routine. These systems also track our online habits, learning about our preferences and using that data to offer similar types of products or other content. That’s a simple example of Artificial Intelligence, but A.I.’s use is growing fast and understanding the risks that come with the convenience is important. We’ll learn more about these cyber concerns on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Preparing for Fall storms and other disastersIt has been a year of global extremes, with record breaking heat, severe drought, and unprecedented flooding. The switch to the weather pattern known as El Niño generally signals a turn toward more warming and NOAA reports that warmer than average sea surface temperatures will likely continue and may strengthen by mid winter. What might this mean for Alaska’s fall and winter storm season? We discuss the outlook and preparations on this Talk of Alaska.0f976690-5729-11ee-9f22-6b563f39098afullnono00:58:58Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)It has been a year of global extremes, with record breaking heat, severe drought, and unprecedented flooding. The switch to the weather pattern known as El Niño generally signals a turn toward more warming and NOAA reports that warmer than average sea surface temperatures will likely continue and may strengthen by mid winter. What might this mean for Alaska’s fall and winter storm season? We discuss the outlook and preparations on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaIt has been a year of global extremes, with record breaking heat, severe drought, and unprecedented flooding. The switch to the weather pattern known as El Niño generally signals a turn toward more warming and NOAA reports that warmer than average sea surface temperatures will likely continue and may strengthen by mid winter. What might this mean for Alaska’s fall and winter storm season? We discuss the outlook and preparations on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: The statewide housing shortageAcross Alaska, an insufficient housing supply and historically high rental and mortgage rates are pushing Alaskans into urban centers, causing them to leave the state, or forcing them into homelessness. Affordable housing is critical for health and wellbeing, and leads to better employment and education outcomes. What are the solutions to Alaska's chronic housing shortage? We talk with Alaskans focused on answers on this Talk of Alaska.7ba557b0-51a5-11ee-ae23-6dd71503b6f6fullnono00:58:58Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:43:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Across Alaska, an insufficient housing supply and historically high rental and mortgage rates are pushing Alaskans into urban centers, causing them to leave the state, or forcing them into homelessness. Affordable housing is critical for health and wellbeing, and leads to better employment and education outcomes. What are the solutions to Alaska's chronic housing shortage? We talk with Alaskans focused on answers on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaAcross Alaska, an insufficient housing supply and historically high rental and mortgage rates are pushing Alaskans into urban centers, causing them to leave the state, or forcing them into homelessness. Affordable housing is critical for health and wellbeing, and leads to better employment and education outcomes. What are the solutions to Alaska's chronic housing shortage? We talk with Alaskans focused on answers on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Understanding Tsunami WarningsAlaska is one of the most seismically active places in the world. Located on the Pacific ring of fire, earthquakes and tsunami alerts are not uncommon in our state, but information about the level of concern for coastal areas can sometimes be confusing, creating more anxiety at an already stressful time. We talk with Alaska earthquake and tsunami experts to help clarify how to keep yourself safe when minutes count on this Talk of Alaska.6ab779f0-4c2e-11ee-9156-fd14e31afd0ffullnono00:58:58Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:47:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Alaska is one of the most seismically active places in the world. Located on the Pacific ring of fire, earthquakes and tsunami alerts are not uncommon in our state, but information about the level of concern for coastal areas can sometimes be confusing, creating more anxiety at an already stressful time. We talk with Alaska earthquake and tsunami experts to help clarify how to keep yourself safe when minutes count on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaAlaska is one of the most seismically active places in the world. Located on the Pacific ring of fire, earthquakes and tsunami alerts are not uncommon in our state, but information about the level of concern for coastal areas can sometimes be confusing, creating more anxiety at an already stressful time. We talk with Alaska earthquake and tsunami experts to help clarify how to keep yourself safe when minutes count on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Fighting the opioid epidemicThe CDC reports nearly 110,000 Americans died in 2022 from overdoses. The highly lethal drug Fentanyl was the cause for the majority of the overdose deaths and is the top illicit opioid of concern. What’s the latest information on addiction prevention, treatment and the efforts of law enforcement to stop the flow of these dangerous drugs to Alaska? We discuss combating overdose deaths and addiction on this Talk of Alaska.5be77ba0-46a7-11ee-9129-83ccb909dfdafullnono00:58:58Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:56:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)The CDC reports nearly 110,000 Americans died in 2022 from overdoses. The highly lethal drug Fentanyl was the cause for the majority of the overdose deaths and is the top illicit opioid of concern. What’s the latest information on addiction prevention, treatment and the efforts of law enforcement to stop the flow of these dangerous drugs to Alaska? We discuss combating overdose deaths and addiction on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaThe CDC reports nearly 110,000 Americans died in 2022 from overdoses. The highly lethal drug Fentanyl was the cause for the majority of the overdose deaths and is the top illicit opioid of concern. What’s the latest information on addiction prevention, treatment and the efforts of law enforcement to stop the flow of these dangerous drugs to Alaska? We discuss combating overdose deaths and addiction on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Port of Alaska ModernizationYou can get toasters, new blankets, specialty dog food and a range of other household goods through the U.S. mail from companies such as Amazon, but if you want lumber, concrete, a new dishwasher, or any of the household items found in local stores, it’s most likely entering the state and coming to your community through the Port of Alaska, where the vast majority of all incoming Alaska supplies are received. The port is undertaking a massive modernization project. We discuss what it will mean for the future of shipping to Alaska on this Talk of Alaska.292eb0f0-411f-11ee-a4a8-65aff6f7f7e0fullnono00:58:58Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:57:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)You can get toasters, new blankets, specialty dog food and a range of other household goods through the U.S. mail from companies such as Amazon, but if you want lumber, concrete, a new dishwasher, or any of the household items found in local stores, it’s most likely entering the state and coming to your community through the Port of Alaska, where the vast majority of all incoming Alaska supplies are received. The port is undertaking a massive modernization project. We discuss what it will mean for the future of shipping to Alaska on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaYou can get toasters, new blankets, specialty dog food and a range of other household goods through the U.S. mail from companies such as Amazon, but if you want lumber, concrete, a new dishwasher, or any of the household items found in local stores, it’s most likely entering the state and coming to your community through the Port of Alaska, where the vast majority of all incoming Alaska supplies are received. The port is undertaking a massive modernization project. We discuss what it will mean for the future of shipping to Alaska on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Raising Awareness about FASDBabies who were exposed to alcohol during pregnancy can develop lifelong developmental disabilities known collectively as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder or FASD. The effects can be subtle to severe and every person is affected differently, making diagnosis challenging but critical for better life outcomes. A new documentary features the stories of Alaskans living with FASD and their journey toward learning skills for a happy life. We learn more about the tools for coping with FASD on this Talk of Alaska.94579220-3b9f-11ee-87f6-93382800b0f0fullnono00:58:58Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:10:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Babies who were exposed to alcohol during pregnancy can develop lifelong developmental disabilities known collectively as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder or FASD. The effects can be subtle to severe and every person is affected differently, making diagnosis challenging but critical for better life outcomes. A new documentary features the stories of Alaskans living with FASD and their journey toward learning skills for a happy life. We learn more about the tools for coping with FASD on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaBabies who were exposed to alcohol during pregnancy can develop lifelong developmental disabilities known collectively as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder or FASD. The effects can be subtle to severe and every person is affected differently, making diagnosis challenging but critical for better life outcomes. A new documentary features the stories of Alaskans living with FASD and their journey toward learning skills for a happy life. We learn more about the tools for coping with FASD on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Upcoming trail and cabin maintenanceNew cabins? Extended trails? Maybe better access to hot fishing spots? Amid the flurry of spending from federal pots of infrastructure funds is a lot of money aimed at improving park services for public enjoyment. How is this and other money being deployed, what will it mean for Alaska parks and who’s keeping an eye on the spending? We discuss investments in improved wilderness access on this Talk of Alaska.793b44f0-2b21-11ee-88ad-df65bcc6cb47fullnono00:58:58Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:27:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)New cabins? Extended trails? Maybe better access to hot fishing spots? Amid the flurry of spending from federal pots of infrastructure funds is a lot of money aimed at improving park services for public enjoyment. How is this and other money being deployed, what will it mean for Alaska parks and who’s keeping an eye on the spending? We discuss investments in improved wilderness access on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaNew cabins? Extended trails? Maybe better access to hot fishing spots? Amid the flurry of spending from federal pots of infrastructure funds is a lot of money aimed at improving park services for public enjoyment. How is this and other money being deployed, what will it mean for Alaska parks and who’s keeping an eye on the spending? We discuss investments in improved wilderness access on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: The Alaska Railroad turns 100In July of 1923 the last spike signaling the completion of the railroad from Seward to Fairbanks was pounded into place in Nenana by President Warren G Harding. 100 years later, the Alaska railroad is unique in the nation as the only remaining rail service to carry both passengers and freight. We discuss the history and future plans for the Alaska Railroad and its centennial celebration on this Talk of Alaska.1d0f0e40-259f-11ee-91fe-8d3fee5323a2fullnono00:58:58Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:11:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)In July of 1923 the last spike signaling the completion of the railroad from Seward to Fairbanks was pounded into place in Nenana by President Warren G Harding. 100 years later, the Alaska railroad is unique in the nation as the only remaining rail service to carry both passengers and freight. We discuss the history and future plans for the Alaska Railroad and its centennial celebration on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaIn July of 1923 the last spike signaling the completion of the railroad from Seward to Fairbanks was pounded into place in Nenana by President Warren G Harding. 100 years later, the Alaska railroad is unique in the nation as the only remaining rail service to carry both passengers and freight. We discuss the history and future plans for the Alaska Railroad and its centennial celebration on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Neal Fried and the history of Alaska's economyAfter nearly 45 years at the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, state economist Neal Fried is retiring. Over his long career in the state, Fried has built up an in-depth understanding of the booms and busts of Alaska’s economy. What stands out to him from his decades of looking at the unique economy of Alaska and what does he think about the future? We ask Neal Fried those questions and more on this Talk of Alaska.0ade2780-202c-11ee-b0e2-c580e4f49df6fullnono00:58:57Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:43:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)After nearly 45 years at the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, state economist Neal Fried is retiring. Over his long career in the state, Fried has built up an in-depth understanding of the booms and busts of Alaska’s economy. What stands out to him from his decades of looking at the unique economy of Alaska and what does he think about the future? We ask Neal Fried those questions and more on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaAfter nearly 45 years at the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, state economist Neal Fried is retiring. Over his long career in the state, Fried has built up an in-depth understanding of the booms and busts of Alaska’s economy. What stands out to him from his decades of looking at the unique economy of Alaska and what does he think about the future? We ask Neal Fried those questions and more on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Broadband in Rural AlaskaNo online banking, no Amazon orders, no internet classes. A broken fiber optic cable buried far below the Beaufort Sea ice, north of Oliktok Point has brought internet service for a wide swath of Arctic communities to dial up speed or a complete halt. Repairs are still weeks away. How are schools, local governments and businesses coping with the lack of reliable online commerce? How much redundancy is there in the system now and will federal funds make it more robust and reliable? We discuss the need for modern communication connections in the far north, on this Talk of Alaska7e9218a0-15d2-11ee-aadd-93380d929eedfullnono00:58:58Wed, 28 Jun 2023 08:38:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)No online banking, no Amazon orders, no internet classes. A broken fiber optic cable buried far below the Beaufort Sea ice, north of Oliktok Point has brought internet service for a wide swath of Arctic communities to dial up speed or a complete halt. Repairs are still weeks away. How are schools, local governments and businesses coping with the lack of reliable online commerce? How much redundancy is there in the system now and will federal funds make it more robust and reliable? We discuss the need for modern communication connections in the far north, on this Talk of AlaskaAlaska Public MediaNo online banking, no Amazon orders, no internet classes. A broken fiber optic cable buried far below the Beaufort Sea ice, north of Oliktok Point has brought internet service for a wide swath of Arctic communities to dial up speed or a complete halt. Repairs are still weeks away. How are schools, local governments and businesses coping with the lack of reliable online commerce? How much redundancy is there in the system now and will federal funds make it more robust and reliable? We discuss the need for modern communication connections in the far north, on this Talk of Alaskaalaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Pride Month and LGBTQ+ rightsMore than 500 bills have been introduced nationwide this year that seek to limit the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, including in Alaska. Despite these numbers, advocates in Alaska say there’s been good progress in defending those rights. But what exactly are they? And how are Alaskans celebrating Pride Month despite this national trend? We discuss proposed laws and pride month celebrations on this Talk of Alaska.7db314a0-0fa3-11ee-a505-d5fe449ee341fullnono00:58:58Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:46:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)More than 500 bills have been introduced nationwide this year that seek to limit the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, including in Alaska. Despite these numbers, advocates in Alaska say there’s been good progress in defending those rights. But what exactly are they? And how are Alaskans celebrating Pride Month despite this national trend? We discuss proposed laws and pride month celebrations on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaMore than 500 bills have been introduced nationwide this year that seek to limit the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, including in Alaska. Despite these numbers, advocates in Alaska say there’s been good progress in defending those rights. But what exactly are they? And how are Alaskans celebrating Pride Month despite this national trend? We discuss proposed laws and pride month celebrations on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Celebrating Juneteenth and looking aheadJuneteenth celebrates the emancipation of Black Americans from more than 400 years of slavery. The magnitude of those centuries of imprisonment, forced labor and brutal treatment continue to affect all Americans today. However, there has been tremendous growth and progress for Black people in our country and state. We discuss the great strides made, despite resistance, and the work yet to be done on this Talk of Alaska.ebec7ee0-0a24-11ee-baaf-edccbc904551fullnono00:58:58Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:58:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of Black Americans from more than 400 years of slavery. The magnitude of those centuries of imprisonment, forced labor and brutal treatment continue to affect all Americans today. However, there has been tremendous growth and progress for Black people in our country and state. We discuss the great strides made, despite resistance, and the work yet to be done on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaJuneteenth celebrates the emancipation of Black Americans from more than 400 years of slavery. The magnitude of those centuries of imprisonment, forced labor and brutal treatment continue to affect all Americans today. However, there has been tremendous growth and progress for Black people in our country and state. We discuss the great strides made, despite resistance, and the work yet to be done on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Summer reading with Alaskan authorsAlaskans like to pack in as much fun as possible during our gloriously long summer days and extended bouts of backyard, beach, boat and campsite time is made all the better when you have a great book to relax with. Readers know how books create magical doorways into other worlds and other worldviews that enhance your imagination in ways that scrolling online will never match. If you want to stick to home grown books, Alaska has many great authors and a wide range of selections from thrillers to romance to science. We’ll talk with Alaska writers and librarians to hear about their book recommendations on this Talk of Alaska.1ad11900-04a3-11ee-9e3b-33bcc2c110aafullnono00:58:58Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:43:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Alaskans like to pack in as much fun as possible during our gloriously long summer days and extended bouts of backyard, beach, boat and campsite time is made all the better when you have a great book to relax with. Readers know how books create magical doorways into other worlds and other worldviews that enhance your imagination in ways that scrolling online will never match. If you want to stick to home grown books, Alaska has many great authors and a wide range of selections from thrillers to romance to science. We’ll talk with Alaska writers and librarians to hear about their book recommendations on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaAlaskans like to pack in as much fun as possible during our gloriously long summer days and extended bouts of backyard, beach, boat and campsite time is made all the better when you have a great book to relax with. Readers know how books create magical doorways into other worlds and other worldviews that enhance your imagination in ways that scrolling online will never match. If you want to stick to home grown books, Alaska has many great authors and a wide range of selections from thrillers to romance to science. We’ll talk with Alaska writers and librarians to hear about their book recommendations on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Military and veteran supports in AlaskaThe transition from active duty service to civilian life can be challenging for anyone in the military. For those who have survived combat and carry that trauma, it can be much more difficult to blend back into family and community life. Some veterans isolate and Alaska has one of the highest percentages of veterans of any state. What programs best help service members and vets adjust? What works to help veterans feel connected and less alone? We’ll discuss new approaches available to veterans and active duty members to help them lead happier, healthier lives on this Talk of Alaska.de975b10-f99e-11ed-8398-e52a2accdbccfullnono00:58:58Tue, 23 May 2023 11:17:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)The transition from active duty service to civilian life can be challenging for anyone in the military. For those who have survived combat and carry that trauma, it can be much more difficult to blend back into family and community life. Some veterans isolate and Alaska has one of the highest percentages of veterans of any state. What programs best help service members and vets adjust? What works to help veterans feel connected and less alone? We’ll discuss new approaches available to veterans and active duty members to help them lead happier, healthier lives on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaThe transition from active duty service to civilian life can be challenging for anyone in the military. For those who have survived combat and carry that trauma, it can be much more difficult to blend back into family and community life. Some veterans isolate and Alaska has one of the highest percentages of veterans of any state. What programs best help service members and vets adjust? What works to help veterans feel connected and less alone? We’ll discuss new approaches available to veterans and active duty members to help them lead happier, healthier lives on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: The child care crisisFor working families across Alaska, the challenge of finding affordable, quality childcare is not new, but during the pandemic, the already limited capacity for childcare was further restricted. The lack of available help is spiking the costs of care and  forcing parents to make difficult decisions about whether to keep jobs or even stay in the state. Is there any relief on the horizon from either state or federal policymakers? We discuss the crisis in childcare on this Talk of Alaska.76046320-f41e-11ed-8d20-b7a83b5b0826fullnono00:58:58Tue, 16 May 2023 11:16:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)For working families across Alaska, the challenge of finding affordable, quality childcare is not new, but during the pandemic, the already limited capacity for childcare was further restricted. The lack of available help is spiking the costs of care and  forcing parents to make difficult decisions about whether to keep jobs or even stay in the state. Is there any relief on the horizon from either state or federal policymakers? We discuss the crisis in childcare on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaFor working families across Alaska, the challenge of finding affordable, quality childcare is not new, but during the pandemic, the already limited capacity for childcare was further restricted. The lack of available help is spiking the costs of care and  forcing parents to make difficult decisions about whether to keep jobs or even stay in the state. Is there any relief on the horizon from either state or federal policymakers? We discuss the crisis in childcare on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: The 2023 wildfire season2022 was one of Alaska's worst years for wildfires on record. The following winter saw record-breaking levels of rain and snow around the state. Will that precipitation have an effect on this year's season, and how is climate change affecting the way we think about fighting wildfires? We'll discuss the science and preparation for the 2023 wildfire season on this Talk of Alaska.cf079e00-ee9e-11ed-9773-576779810343fullnono00:58:58Tue, 09 May 2023 11:17:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)2022 was one of Alaska's worst years for wildfires on record. The following winter saw record-breaking levels of rain and snow around the state. Will that precipitation have an effect on this year's season, and how is climate change affecting the way we think about fighting wildfires? We'll discuss the science and preparation for the 2023 wildfire season on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public Media2022 was one of Alaska's worst years for wildfires on record. The following winter saw record-breaking levels of rain and snow around the state. Will that precipitation have an effect on this year's season, and how is climate change affecting the way we think about fighting wildfires? We'll discuss the science and preparation for the 2023 wildfire season on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: After the SullivanThe Sullivan Arena homeless shelter closed to most residents on May 1. In the week preceding, people who had been living there began leaving the facility, in preparation for its closing.  People without an idea of where they would sleep, stay safe, cook or have access to bathroom facilities or running water, were made to leave the Sullivan Arena. Many of them will have no choice but to camp in area parks in the city. Why did the Sullivan close and what is the plan to address the needs of those who are without housing before next winter? We’ll talk with city leaders to find out on this Talk of Alaska.04146a20-e923-11ed-9a63-9f3698c7d09bfullnono00:58:58Tue, 02 May 2023 11:51:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)The Sullivan Arena homeless shelter closed to most residents on May 1. In the week preceding, people who had been living there began leaving the facility, in preparation for its closing.  People without an idea of where they would sleep, stay safe, cook or have access to bathroom facilities or running water, were made to leave the Sullivan Arena. Many of them will have no choice but to camp in area parks in the city. Why did the Sullivan close and what is the plan to address the needs of those who are without housing before next winter? We’ll talk with city leaders to find out on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaThe Sullivan Arena homeless shelter closed to most residents on May 1. In the week preceding, people who had been living there began leaving the facility, in preparation for its closing.  People without an idea of where they would sleep, stay safe, cook or have access to bathroom facilities or running water, were made to leave the Sullivan Arena. Many of them will have no choice but to camp in area parks in the city. Why did the Sullivan close and what is the plan to address the needs of those who are without housing before next winter? We’ll talk with city leaders to find out on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Building healthy communitiesThink about your community. Do you feel safe there? Do you have access to clean water or to adequate housing? How connected are you to your neighbors? To the land? All these things are elements of a healthy community. On this Talk of Alaska we discuss what’s happening around the state to build healthy communities where everyone thrives.61c12ea0-e3a0-11ed-bd6a-f5911ad8f635fullnono00:58:58Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:32:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Think about your community. Do you feel safe there? Do you have access to clean water or to adequate housing? How connected are you to your neighbors? To the land? All these things are elements of a healthy community. On this Talk of Alaska we discuss what’s happening around the state to build healthy communities where everyone thrives.Alaska Public MediaThink about your community. Do you feel safe there? Do you have access to clean water or to adequate housing? How connected are you to your neighbors? To the land? All these things are elements of a healthy community. On this Talk of Alaska we discuss what’s happening around the state to build healthy communities where everyone thrives.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: The budget, the PFD, and new revenue optionsLawmakers have about a month left to finish the business of building a state budget that pays for mandated services, and is balanced. There's a lot of daylight between ideas for a spending plan that satisfies the numerous needs across the state without draining savings and paying a large permanent fund dividend. Will legislators find consensus on a budget by mid-May that the Governor will also agree to? We discuss the ideas for Alaska’s fiscal future on this Talk of Alaska.e631d340-de1e-11ed-aa8d-db8d652fa8f0fullnono00:58:58Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:22:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Lawmakers have about a month left to finish the business of building a state budget that pays for mandated services, and is balanced. There's a lot of daylight between ideas for a spending plan that satisfies the numerous needs across the state without draining savings and paying a large permanent fund dividend. Will legislators find consensus on a budget by mid-May that the Governor will also agree to? We discuss the ideas for Alaska’s fiscal future on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaLawmakers have about a month left to finish the business of building a state budget that pays for mandated services, and is balanced. There's a lot of daylight between ideas for a spending plan that satisfies the numerous needs across the state without draining savings and paying a large permanent fund dividend. Will legislators find consensus on a budget by mid-May that the Governor will also agree to? We discuss the ideas for Alaska’s fiscal future on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: New proposed PFAS regulationsFor nearly 70 years, chemicals designed for a wide range of applications from firefighting foam to nonstick cookware have been used at airports and in many consumer products. In March the EPA proposed limits on these chemicals, known as PFAS, in drinking water. PFAS have been linked to numerous health problems including cancer and cleaning them up is expensive and difficult. What will the new regulations require military, local and state governments do to be in compliance? We discuss the way forward for eradicating PFAS contamination from Alaska’s water and soil on this Talk of Alaska9d2da0f0-d8a9-11ed-a4e1-7976c3f8a559fullnono00:58:58Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:41:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)For nearly 70 years, chemicals designed for a wide range of applications from firefighting foam to nonstick cookware have been used at airports and in many consumer products. In March the EPA proposed limits on these chemicals, known as PFAS, in drinking water. PFAS have been linked to numerous health problems including cancer and cleaning them up is expensive and difficult. What will the new regulations require military, local and state governments do to be in compliance? We discuss the way forward for eradicating PFAS contamination from Alaska’s water and soil on this Talk of AlaskaAlaska Public MediaFor nearly 70 years, chemicals designed for a wide range of applications from firefighting foam to nonstick cookware have been used at airports and in many consumer products. In March the EPA proposed limits on these chemicals, known as PFAS, in drinking water. PFAS have been linked to numerous health problems including cancer and cleaning them up is expensive and difficult. What will the new regulations require military, local and state governments do to be in compliance? We discuss the way forward for eradicating PFAS contamination from Alaska’s water and soil on this Talk of Alaskaalaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Representative Mary PeltolaMary Peltola has been Alaska’s sole U.S. Congresswoman since last September when she won a special election, and although the legislative work that gets done in Congress may at times feel distant and far removed from the daily lives of Alaskans, the decisions made in Washington DC directly affect Alaska’s future. Some recent measures regarding energy, roads and the debate over which projects to prioritize has once again put a spotlight on Alaskan issues. What are the current legislative priorities of Alaska’s single representative? Congresswoman Mary Peltola joins us on this Talk of Alaska.93b1f450-d31e-11ed-b56f-5f1a140e5246fullnono00:58:58Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:16:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Mary Peltola has been Alaska’s sole U.S. Congresswoman since last September when she won a special election, and although the legislative work that gets done in Congress may at times feel distant and far removed from the daily lives of Alaskans, the decisions made in Washington DC directly affect Alaska’s future. Some recent measures regarding energy, roads and the debate over which projects to prioritize has once again put a spotlight on Alaskan issues. What are the current legislative priorities of Alaska’s single representative? Congresswoman Mary Peltola joins us on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaMary Peltola has been Alaska’s sole U.S. Congresswoman since last September when she won a special election, and although the legislative work that gets done in Congress may at times feel distant and far removed from the daily lives of Alaskans, the decisions made in Washington DC directly affect Alaska’s future. Some recent measures regarding energy, roads and the debate over which projects to prioritize has once again put a spotlight on Alaskan issues. What are the current legislative priorities of Alaska’s single representative? Congresswoman Mary Peltola joins us on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Spring GardeningAcross the state, even in the snowiest places, the signs of spring are starting to appear. Crocus and tulips are already emerging in some areas and gardeners are poring over seed catalogs, dreaming of growing their own food and beautifying their yards with flowers and other plants. It’s an exciting time for people who like to dig in the dirt. We discuss what’s new for growing and harvesting in your backyard, on this Talk of Alaska.5cc76ec0-cd9d-11ed-b6fb-cb06fadb7507fullnono00:58:58Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:14:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Across the state, even in the snowiest places, the signs of spring are starting to appear. Crocus and tulips are already emerging in some areas and gardeners are poring over seed catalogs, dreaming of growing their own food and beautifying their yards with flowers and other plants. It’s an exciting time for people who like to dig in the dirt. We discuss what’s new for growing and harvesting in your backyard, on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaAcross the state, even in the snowiest places, the signs of spring are starting to appear. Crocus and tulips are already emerging in some areas and gardeners are poring over seed catalogs, dreaming of growing their own food and beautifying their yards with flowers and other plants. It’s an exciting time for people who like to dig in the dirt. We discuss what’s new for growing and harvesting in your backyard, on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: The Southeast troll fishery lawsuitAlaska’s Southeast commercial salmon troll fleet is the target of a federal lawsuit that alleges the fishery threatens the chinook salmon food stock of endangered orca whales off the coast of Washington. The suit was brought against the federal government but seeks to shut down the 30 million dollar fishery this summer. Critics say it will decimate the livelihoods of Southeast troll fishermen and suggest other causes are depleting the whale’s food supply. We discuss the fight over fish and who has the right to them on this Talk of Alaska.fdcdf820-c81c-11ed-acc0-d3e28cc22f84fullnono00:58:58Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:14:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Alaska’s Southeast commercial salmon troll fleet is the target of a federal lawsuit that alleges the fishery threatens the chinook salmon food stock of endangered orca whales off the coast of Washington. The suit was brought against the federal government but seeks to shut down the 30 million dollar fishery this summer. Critics say it will decimate the livelihoods of Southeast troll fishermen and suggest other causes are depleting the whale’s food supply. We discuss the fight over fish and who has the right to them on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaAlaska’s Southeast commercial salmon troll fleet is the target of a federal lawsuit that alleges the fishery threatens the chinook salmon food stock of endangered orca whales off the coast of Washington. The suit was brought against the federal government but seeks to shut down the 30 million dollar fishery this summer. Critics say it will decimate the livelihoods of Southeast troll fishermen and suggest other causes are depleting the whale’s food supply. We discuss the fight over fish and who has the right to them on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: The Willow ProjectThe Biden administration has approved ConocoPhillips Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve. Oil drilling proponents see it as a win for domestic energy production but some climate and indigenous activists call it a climate bomb that runs counter to President Biden’s commitment to addressing climate change. We’ll discuss the Willow decision on this Talk of Alaska.7b3016b0-c2a2-11ed-9147-9f4d60a00397fullnono00:58:58Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:55:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)The Biden administration has approved ConocoPhillips Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve. Oil drilling proponents see it as a win for domestic energy production but some climate and indigenous activists call it a climate bomb that runs counter to President Biden’s commitment to addressing climate change. We’ll discuss the Willow decision on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaThe Biden administration has approved ConocoPhillips Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve. Oil drilling proponents see it as a win for domestic energy production but some climate and indigenous activists call it a climate bomb that runs counter to President Biden’s commitment to addressing climate change. We’ll discuss the Willow decision on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessLine One: Resources for eating disorders in Alaska9% of the US population will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and several other categories affect individuals of all ages, gender and weight. Despite stereotypes in media, less than 6% of people with eating disorders are diagnosed as underweight. Join host Dr. Justin Clark as he explores the spectrum of eating disorders and the resources available in Alaska.fc7c9d10-be04-11ed-8777-b7ec26c63fe8fullnono00:58:58Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:58:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)9% of the US population will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and several other categories affect individuals of all ages, gender and weight. Despite stereotypes in media, less than 6% of people with eating disorders are diagnosed as underweight. Join host Dr. Justin Clark as he explores the spectrum of eating disorders and the resources available in Alaska.Alaska Public Media9% of the US population will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and several other categories affect individuals of all ages, gender and weight. Despite stereotypes in media, less than 6% of people with eating disorders are diagnosed as underweight. Join host Dr. Justin Clark as he explores the spectrum of eating disorders and the resources available in Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: The Future of MushingThe Iditarod. Alaska’s iconic race is more than 50 years old. Fewer teams took off for Nome in 2023 than in any other year. Are the number of competitors down because of the added expense of inflation or is there something else at play? What does the future hold for long distance racing and sled dog racing overall? Race veterans discuss what’s on the horizon for dog drivers and their teams on this Talk of Alaskaedde8440-bdfa-11ed-9b1c-df85f8b9b5b2fullnono00:58:58Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:44:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)The Iditarod. Alaska’s iconic race is more than 50 years old. Fewer teams took off for Nome in 2023 than in any other year. Are the number of competitors down because of the added expense of inflation or is there something else at play? What does the future hold for long distance racing and sled dog racing overall? Race veterans discuss what’s on the horizon for dog drivers and their teams on this Talk of AlaskaAlaska Public MediaThe Iditarod. Alaska’s iconic race is more than 50 years old. Fewer teams took off for Nome in 2023 than in any other year. Are the number of competitors down because of the added expense of inflation or is there something else at play? What does the future hold for long distance racing and sled dog racing overall? Race veterans discuss what’s on the horizon for dog drivers and their teams on this Talk of Alaskaalaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Lawsuits Challenging Tribal SovereigntyLawsuits challenging tribal sovereignty at both the state and federal level could have big implications for the future ability of tribes to exercise authority over tribal citizens and land. The state is suing over a land into trust application and The U.S. Supreme court is reviewing challenges to the Indian Child Welfare Act or ICWA that claim the law is discriminatory. What could these decisions mean for the future of tribal autonomy? We’ll discuss it on this Talk of Alaska.1758b4e0-b7a5-11ed-a89c-d5a0ed7931c4fullnono00:58:58Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:13:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Lawsuits challenging tribal sovereignty at both the state and federal level could have big implications for the future ability of tribes to exercise authority over tribal citizens and land. The state is suing over a land into trust application and The U.S. Supreme court is reviewing challenges to the Indian Child Welfare Act or ICWA that claim the law is discriminatory. What could these decisions mean for the future of tribal autonomy? We’ll discuss it on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaLawsuits challenging tribal sovereignty at both the state and federal level could have big implications for the future ability of tribes to exercise authority over tribal citizens and land. The state is suing over a land into trust application and The U.S. Supreme court is reviewing challenges to the Indian Child Welfare Act or ICWA that claim the law is discriminatory. What could these decisions mean for the future of tribal autonomy? We’ll discuss it on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Updates to Alaska's Sexual Assault LawsAlaska has long ranked at or near the top in the nation for rates of violence and sexual assault. Over the summer of 2022, lawmakers updated Alaska’s sexual assault laws, including a new definition of what defines consent. The law went into effect on January 1st, 2023. Why did it take decades to update the statutes and how might the changes affect prosecutions? Better legal tools to prevent assaults and help survivors is our discussion on this Talk of Alaska.bd8eb440-b228-11ed-aed1-5fba921fc500fullnono00:58:58Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:42:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Alaska has long ranked at or near the top in the nation for rates of violence and sexual assault. Over the summer of 2022, lawmakers updated Alaska’s sexual assault laws, including a new definition of what defines consent. The law went into effect on January 1st, 2023. Why did it take decades to update the statutes and how might the changes affect prosecutions? Better legal tools to prevent assaults and help survivors is our discussion on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaAlaska has long ranked at or near the top in the nation for rates of violence and sexual assault. Over the summer of 2022, lawmakers updated Alaska’s sexual assault laws, including a new definition of what defines consent. The law went into effect on January 1st, 2023. Why did it take decades to update the statutes and how might the changes affect prosecutions? Better legal tools to prevent assaults and help survivors is our discussion on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Cultivating Healthy RelationshipsSo much of our human experience is shaped by the people around us, especially by the people we love, or that we think we love, or that maybe love us? Relationships of all kinds can be complicated, even if they are healthy. During this next Talk of Alaska, we’re exploring what it looks like to have a healthy relationship with someone, romantic or otherwise, and how it can improve our lives.bce69db0-acae-11ed-9905-1f8415dc7ffcfullnono00:58:58Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:26:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)So much of our human experience is shaped by the people around us, especially by the people we love, or that we think we love, or that maybe love us? Relationships of all kinds can be complicated, even if they are healthy. During this next Talk of Alaska, we’re exploring what it looks like to have a healthy relationship with someone, romantic or otherwise, and how it can improve our lives.Alaska Public MediaSo much of our human experience is shaped by the people around us, especially by the people we love, or that we think we love, or that maybe love us? Relationships of all kinds can be complicated, even if they are healthy. During this next Talk of Alaska, we’re exploring what it looks like to have a healthy relationship with someone, romantic or otherwise, and how it can improve our lives.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Recognizing Unsung Black AlaskansSince before statehood, Black Alaskans have made contributions both big and small to shape Alaska into what it is today. February is Black History Month, and we want to hear about prominent Black community leaders in your part of the state. Who are prominent Black Alaskans in your part of the state? We’ll discuss unsung Black figures in the 49th state, throughout Alaska’s history and those making an impact today on this Talk of Alaska.83fccaf0-a726-11ed-8b29-e1b9e6ea70c8fullnono00:58:54Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Since before statehood, Black Alaskans have made contributions both big and small to shape Alaska into what it is today. February is Black History Month, and we want to hear about prominent Black community leaders in your part of the state. Who are prominent Black Alaskans in your part of the state? We’ll discuss unsung Black figures in the 49th state, throughout Alaska’s history and those making an impact today on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaSince before statehood, Black Alaskans have made contributions both big and small to shape Alaska into what it is today. February is Black History Month, and we want to hear about prominent Black community leaders in your part of the state. Who are prominent Black Alaskans in your part of the state? We’ll discuss unsung Black figures in the 49th state, throughout Alaska’s history and those making an impact today on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Mike Dunleavy's Ideas for Alaska's FutureIn his recent state of the state address, Governor Mike Dunleavy laid out ideas for Alaska’s economic future, such as using state forest land for carbon sequestration. He also wants more funding for statehood defense and said he’ll work with legislators to make Alaska the ‘most pro life state in the country.’ What are the Governor's ideas for the permanent fund dividend, funding for education, affordable housing and healthy communities? We ask the Governor on this Talk of Alaska.95276280-a1a3-11ed-97ea-ff69939f8f9afullnono00:58:58Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:09:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)In his recent state of the state address, Governor Mike Dunleavy laid out ideas for Alaska’s economic future, such as using state forest land for carbon sequestration. He also wants more funding for statehood defense and said he’ll work with legislators to make Alaska the ‘most pro life state in the country.’ What are the Governor's ideas for the permanent fund dividend, funding for education, affordable housing and healthy communities? We ask the Governor on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaIn his recent state of the state address, Governor Mike Dunleavy laid out ideas for Alaska’s economic future, such as using state forest land for carbon sequestration. He also wants more funding for statehood defense and said he’ll work with legislators to make Alaska the ‘most pro life state in the country.’ What are the Governor's ideas for the permanent fund dividend, funding for education, affordable housing and healthy communities? We ask the Governor on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Avalanche Safety in Southcentral AlaskaSouthcentral Alaska has seen an extreme mix of winter weather so far this snow season and in some of the most popular mountain areas for Alaskans to get out and enjoy fresh snow, avalanche danger is High in the Alaskan backcountry. Before you grab your skis, splitboard or load up the snowmachine, stay with us for Talk of Alaska to hear from avalanche experts and guides about how best to prepare and what to watch for, when venturing out into the mountains.8ece9df0-9c25-11ed-8cf3-c90b7eafaad1fullnono00:58:58Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:24:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Southcentral Alaska has seen an extreme mix of winter weather so far this snow season and in some of the most popular mountain areas for Alaskans to get out and enjoy fresh snow, avalanche danger is High in the Alaskan backcountry. Before you grab your skis, splitboard or load up the snowmachine, stay with us for Talk of Alaska to hear from avalanche experts and guides about how best to prepare and what to watch for, when venturing out into the mountains.Alaska Public MediaSouthcentral Alaska has seen an extreme mix of winter weather so far this snow season and in some of the most popular mountain areas for Alaskans to get out and enjoy fresh snow, avalanche danger is High in the Alaskan backcountry. Before you grab your skis, splitboard or load up the snowmachine, stay with us for Talk of Alaska to hear from avalanche experts and guides about how best to prepare and what to watch for, when venturing out into the mountains.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Sen. Lisa MurkowskiAt the very end of 2022, congress passed the massive $1.7 billion dollar spending package. The bill includes language to fund new projects around the state, transfer land to the University of Alaska, and much more. Senator Lisa Murkowski joins us to discuss what else the money will support, talk about the new congress, and Alaska’s new congressional delegation on this Talk of Alaska.1fc49de0-96a6-11ed-80cc-a7db60fac25bfullnono00:58:58Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:27:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)At the very end of 2022, congress passed the massive $1.7 billion dollar spending package. The bill includes language to fund new projects around the state, transfer land to the University of Alaska, and much more. Senator Lisa Murkowski joins us to discuss what else the money will support, talk about the new congress, and Alaska’s new congressional delegation on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaAt the very end of 2022, congress passed the massive $1.7 billion dollar spending package. The bill includes language to fund new projects around the state, transfer land to the University of Alaska, and much more. Senator Lisa Murkowski joins us to discuss what else the money will support, talk about the new congress, and Alaska’s new congressional delegation on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Preparing for Extreme WeatherAlaska is often referred to as a land of extremes, but recent record breaking weather events across the state have challenged communities and drained local emergency response funds. How will more intense storms affect Alaska in the next decade and how can state and local governments use data to plan and budget for keeping people safe? We discuss adapting for an extreme weather future on this Talk of Alaska.1403bec0-9124-11ed-b655-b14ae4c3595ffullnono00:58:58Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:17:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Alaska is often referred to as a land of extremes, but recent record breaking weather events across the state have challenged communities and drained local emergency response funds. How will more intense storms affect Alaska in the next decade and how can state and local governments use data to plan and budget for keeping people safe? We discuss adapting for an extreme weather future on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaAlaska is often referred to as a land of extremes, but recent record breaking weather events across the state have challenged communities and drained local emergency response funds. How will more intense storms affect Alaska in the next decade and how can state and local governments use data to plan and budget for keeping people safe? We discuss adapting for an extreme weather future on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Homelessness is a Statewide IssueIt’s a bad convergence-cold weather, darkness and a growing need for shelter for vulnerable Alaskans, at a time when the pinch of inflation is making it more challenging for service providers to keep their doors open.. As we head into the toughest part of the winter season, how well are services aimed at those experiencing homelessness keeping up with demand across the state and how can Alaskans help? We’ll discuss extending a hand to those in need on the next Talk of Alaska.62ebbb70-75a2-11ed-97b3-6b4ee2fdd581fullnono00:58:58Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:10:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)It’s a bad convergence-cold weather, darkness and a growing need for shelter for vulnerable Alaskans, at a time when the pinch of inflation is making it more challenging for service providers to keep their doors open.. As we head into the toughest part of the winter season, how well are services aimed at those experiencing homelessness keeping up with demand across the state and how can Alaskans help? We’ll discuss extending a hand to those in need on the next Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaIt’s a bad convergence-cold weather, darkness and a growing need for shelter for vulnerable Alaskans, at a time when the pinch of inflation is making it more challenging for service providers to keep their doors open.. As we head into the toughest part of the winter season, how well are services aimed at those experiencing homelessness keeping up with demand across the state and how can Alaskans help? We’ll discuss extending a hand to those in need on the next Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessCybsersecurity during the holidaysOnline shopping is picking up as the holiday season approaches , and so are the cyber attempts to steal your money. Online scammers are especially active this time of year, and with constantly changing methods for theft of funds or information, it can be daunting to try and stay safe. We’ll speak with cybersecurity experts about how to keep yourself and your loved ones digitally protected this holiday season on Talk of Alaska.799c9350-7050-11ed-a1c2-e9d3212ef627fullnono00:58:58Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:36:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Online shopping is picking up as the holiday season approaches , and so are the cyber attempts to steal your money. Online scammers are especially active this time of year, and with constantly changing methods for theft of funds or information, it can be daunting to try and stay safe. We’ll speak with cybersecurity experts about how to keep yourself and your loved ones digitally protected this holiday season on Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaOnline shopping is picking up as the holiday season approaches , and so are the cyber attempts to steal your money. Online scammers are especially active this time of year, and with constantly changing methods for theft of funds or information, it can be daunting to try and stay safe. We’ll speak with cybersecurity experts about how to keep yourself and your loved ones digitally protected this holiday season on Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: How Inflation is Impacting Food SecurityInflation in the United States is at a 40-year high, driving up the already-inflated prices of food around Alaska. Low salmon runs in parts of the state and wide-scale natural disasters have also affected subsistence living, leaving many Alaskans struggling to feed their families. What is the current state of food insecurity in Alaska, and what resources are available. We’ll talk with folks working to get food to those who need it, on the next Talk of Alaska.a78fd2f0-6527-11ed-a494-5574f4996ba2fullnono00:58:58Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:51:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Inflation in the United States is at a 40-year high, driving up the already-inflated prices of food around Alaska. Low salmon runs in parts of the state and wide-scale natural disasters have also affected subsistence living, leaving many Alaskans struggling to feed their families. What is the current state of food insecurity in Alaska, and what resources are available. We’ll talk with folks working to get food to those who need it, on the next Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaInflation in the United States is at a 40-year high, driving up the already-inflated prices of food around Alaska. Low salmon runs in parts of the state and wide-scale natural disasters have also affected subsistence living, leaving many Alaskans struggling to feed their families. What is the current state of food insecurity in Alaska, and what resources are available. We’ll talk with folks working to get food to those who need it, on the next Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: The United States’ new Arctic strategyLori Townsend and her guests break down the White House’s new National Strategy for the Arctic Region. The plan outlines the United States’ approaches and goals for safety, international cooperation, economic opportunity, and environmental protection over the next 10 years. The plan was released in October amid heightened concerns for the future stability and security of the Arctic. As Russia and China lay claim to future Arctic resources, what is the U.S. plan for maintaining peace? We’ll discuss the way forward with the officials who crafted the plan.e7e321f0-606b-11ed-ab62-a1d58cd5ec15fullnono00:58:58Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:18:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Lori Townsend and her guests break down the White House’s new National Strategy for the Arctic Region. The plan outlines the United States’ approaches and goals for safety, international cooperation, economic opportunity, and environmental protection over the next 10 years. The plan was released in October amid heightened concerns for the future stability and security of the Arctic. As Russia and China lay claim to future Arctic resources, what is the U.S. plan for maintaining peace? We’ll discuss the way forward with the officials who crafted the plan.Alaska Public MediaLori Townsend and her guests break down the White House’s new National Strategy for the Arctic Region. The plan outlines the United States’ approaches and goals for safety, international cooperation, economic opportunity, and environmental protection over the next 10 years. The plan was released in October amid heightened concerns for the future stability and security of the Arctic. As Russia and China lay claim to future Arctic resources, what is the U.S. plan for maintaining peace? We’ll discuss the way forward with the officials who crafted the plan.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Recapping Debate for the StateAlaskans across the state are already voting after big changes to our election system. Voters are using the new ranked choice method to select the state’s next Governor, U.S. House and one U.S. Senate seat. We’ll break down the issues and the candidate answers from our recent series of debates to clarify their positions on the next Talk of Alaska79ad5ec0-5a2e-11ed-8eac-dffd4ff222ccfullnono00:58:58Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:35:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Alaskans across the state are already voting after big changes to our election system. Voters are using the new ranked choice method to select the state’s next Governor, U.S. House and one U.S. Senate seat. We’ll break down the issues and the candidate answers from our recent series of debates to clarify their positions on the next Talk of AlaskaAlaska Public MediaAlaskans across the state are already voting after big changes to our election system. Voters are using the new ranked choice method to select the state’s next Governor, U.S. House and one U.S. Senate seat. We’ll break down the issues and the candidate answers from our recent series of debates to clarify their positions on the next Talk of Alaskaalaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Breaking Down Alaska’s ConstitutionThis year, Alaskans are deciding whether or not to hold another constitutional convention, but how do you decide if you want to change the constitution if you don’t understand the current one? On this week’s Talk of Alaska, ask questions of constitutional experts about Alaska’s constitution and the foundational laws of the state.7ea1a820-54a7-11ed-bd66-31da9156f086fullnono00:58:58Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:54:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)This year, Alaskans are deciding whether or not to hold another constitutional convention, but how do you decide if you want to change the constitution if you don’t understand the current one? On this week’s Talk of Alaska, ask questions of constitutional experts about Alaska’s constitution and the foundational laws of the state.Alaska Public MediaThis year, Alaskans are deciding whether or not to hold another constitutional convention, but how do you decide if you want to change the constitution if you don’t understand the current one? On this week’s Talk of Alaska, ask questions of constitutional experts about Alaska’s constitution and the foundational laws of the state.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: The Constitutional Convention DebateEvery 10 years, Alaskans vote on whether or not to hold a constitutional convention. The state constitution has been amended many times, but Alaskans have always voted down a second convention in the past. This year there are active campaigns on both sides and on a special edition of Talk of Alaska, we’ll air a recent debate that was held in Anchorage on the pros and cons of reopening the entire constitution to potential change.c43d50e0-4f15-11ed-8af5-1bae4d0f6debfullnono00:58:58Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:15:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Every 10 years, Alaskans vote on whether or not to hold a constitutional convention. The state constitution has been amended many times, but Alaskans have always voted down a second convention in the past. This year there are active campaigns on both sides and on a special edition of Talk of Alaska, we’ll air a recent debate that was held in Anchorage on the pros and cons of reopening the entire constitution to potential change.Alaska Public MediaEvery 10 years, Alaskans vote on whether or not to hold a constitutional convention. The state constitution has been amended many times, but Alaskans have always voted down a second convention in the past. This year there are active campaigns on both sides and on a special edition of Talk of Alaska, we’ll air a recent debate that was held in Anchorage on the pros and cons of reopening the entire constitution to potential change.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Lessons and Stories from the PandemicWhat has been learned, or not, from the global pandemic that for more than two years drove medical facilities to the breaking point and killed more than a million Americans. The fast spreading disease also shut down huge swaths of our national and state economy in a manner that most of us have never experienced. Even though President Joe Biden said in September that the pandemic is over, nationally more than 300 people are still dying every day from Covid. So how have Alaskans coped with mandates, anxiety, vaccines and illness? We’ll discuss pandemic lessons and stories on this Talk of Alaska.90f07460-49c9-11ed-b58a-73413274bfadfullnono00:58:58Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)What has been learned, or not, from the global pandemic that for more than two years drove medical facilities to the breaking point and killed more than a million Americans. The fast spreading disease also shut down huge swaths of our national and state economy in a manner that most of us have never experienced. Even though President Joe Biden said in September that the pandemic is over, nationally more than 300 people are still dying every day from Covid. So how have Alaskans coped with mandates, anxiety, vaccines and illness? We’ll discuss pandemic lessons and stories on this Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaWhat has been learned, or not, from the global pandemic that for more than two years drove medical facilities to the breaking point and killed more than a million Americans. The fast spreading disease also shut down huge swaths of our national and state economy in a manner that most of us have never experienced. Even though President Joe Biden said in September that the pandemic is over, nationally more than 300 people are still dying every day from Covid. So how have Alaskans coped with mandates, anxiety, vaccines and illness? We’ll discuss pandemic lessons and stories on this Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Critical Minerals in AlaskaDozens of different minerals are required to make everyday items like cell phones and batteries. Now new federal climate legislation includes a provision that could spur efforts to develop more of these critical minerals right here in Alaska. But what are those minerals? And what does the growing global demand for them mean for mining in the state? We'll discuss the future of critical minerals on the next Talk of Alaska.e26a3ec0-450e-11ed-9347-37c8bf9063dfhttps://alaskapublic.org/2022/10/03/talk-of-alaska-critical-minerals-in-alaska/fullnono00:58:58Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:34:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Dozens of different minerals are required to make everyday items like cell phones and batteries. Now new federal climate legislation includes a provision that could spur efforts to develop more of these critical minerals right here in Alaska. But what are those minerals? And what does the growing global demand for them mean for mining in the state? We'll discuss the future of critical minerals on the next Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaDozens of different minerals are required to make everyday items like cell phones and batteries. Now new federal climate legislation includes a provision that could spur efforts to develop more of these critical minerals right here in Alaska. But what are those minerals? And what does the growing global demand for them mean for mining in the state? We'll discuss the future of critical minerals on the next Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Decolonizing Native EducationThe legacy of boarding schools affected generations of Native people, from the children who were ripped away to their grandparents, parents, siblings and communities. While the pain and loss of that oppressive era should not be forgotten, moving into a healthier educational future is critical for the wellbeing of all. What does it mean to decolonize education? And who is doing the work? We’ll discuss new paths forward for Native education on Talk of Alaska.365e7df0-3ea6-11ed-82ff-933ae727825ehttps://alaskapublic.org/2022/09/23/talk-of-alaska-revitalizing-native-education/fullnono00:58:58Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:49:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)The legacy of boarding schools affected generations of Native people, from the children who were ripped away to their grandparents, parents, siblings and communities. While the pain and loss of that oppressive era should not be forgotten, moving into a healthier educational future is critical for the wellbeing of all. What does it mean to decolonize education? And who is doing the work? We’ll discuss new paths forward for Native education on Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaThe legacy of boarding schools affected generations of Native people, from the children who were ripped away to their grandparents, parents, siblings and communities. While the pain and loss of that oppressive era should not be forgotten, moving into a healthier educational future is critical for the wellbeing of all. What does it mean to decolonize education? And who is doing the work? We’ll discuss new paths forward for Native education on Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: The aftermath of the massive Bering Sea stormAlaskans in communities along hundreds of miles of coastline from the YK Delta to Point Hope are grappling with the aftermath of a historic storm that flooded towns, floated homes off foundations and sank boats. The good news is there have been no reports of injury or death, but the recovery will be difficult and winter is approaching. How are communities coping and what are state and federal leaders doing to help?eb99e630-3933-11ed-bef9-3d8bf34d9b2ahttps://alaskapublic.org/2022/09/19/talk-of-alaska-the-aftermath-of-the-massive-bering-sea-storm/fullnono00:58:58Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:29:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Alaskans in communities along hundreds of miles of coastline from the YK Delta to Point Hope are grappling with the aftermath of a historic storm that flooded towns, floated homes off foundations and sank boats. The good news is there have been no reports of injury or death, but the recovery will be difficult and winter is approaching. How are communities coping and what are state and federal leaders doing to help?Alaska Public MediaAlaskans in communities along hundreds of miles of coastline from the YK Delta to Point Hope are grappling with the aftermath of a historic storm that flooded towns, floated homes off foundations and sank boats. The good news is there have been no reports of injury or death, but the recovery will be difficult and winter is approaching. How are communities coping and what are state and federal leaders doing to help?alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Yukon River SalmonFor generations, Alaska Native people along the Yukon River have depended on a steady supply of salmon for a healthy source of protein to sustain them through the long winter. But king and chum salmon subsistence fishing has been closed to Yukon River families for the past two years, affecting both diets and cultural tradition. What are the factors behind the low runs? We’ll discuss it on the next Talk of Alaska.9961d8b0-33a4-11ed-ad3f-1999d178995fhttps://alaskapublic.org/2022/09/13/talk-of-alaska-yukon-river-salmon/fullnono00:58:58Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:40:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)For generations, Alaska Native people along the Yukon River have depended on a steady supply of salmon for a healthy source of protein to sustain them through the long winter. But king and chum salmon subsistence fishing has been closed to Yukon River families for the past two years, affecting both diets and cultural tradition. What are the factors behind the low runs? We’ll discuss it on the next Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaFor generations, Alaska Native people along the Yukon River have depended on a steady supply of salmon for a healthy source of protein to sustain them through the long winter. But king and chum salmon subsistence fishing has been closed to Yukon River families for the past two years, affecting both diets and cultural tradition. What are the factors behind the low runs? We’ll discuss it on the next Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: The Race to NovemberThe results of Alaska’s first ranked choice election may have surprised some Alaskans. Democrat Mary Peltola prevailed in the special election for the current U.S. House term, beating two Republicans. Now the real race is on for November where candidates are also competing for Governor, U.S. Senate and state legislative races. What have we learned from this first ranked choice experience and what might it reveal for November? Alaska reporters join us for a campaign discussion on the next Talk of Alaska.424dd130-2e19-11ed-8858-97dddc148ab4https://alaskapublic.org/2022/09/06/talk-of-alaska-the-race-to-november/fullnono00:58:58Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:17:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)The results of Alaska’s first ranked choice election may have surprised some Alaskans. Democrat Mary Peltola prevailed in the special election for the current U.S. House term, beating two Republicans. Now the real race is on for November where candidates are also competing for Governor, U.S. Senate and state legislative races. What have we learned from this first ranked choice experience and what might it reveal for November? Alaska reporters join us for a campaign discussion on the next Talk of Alaska.Alaska Public MediaThe results of Alaska’s first ranked choice election may have surprised some Alaskans. Democrat Mary Peltola prevailed in the special election for the current U.S. House term, beating two Republicans. Now the real race is on for November where candidates are also competing for Governor, U.S. Senate and state legislative races. What have we learned from this first ranked choice experience and what might it reveal for November? Alaska reporters join us for a campaign discussion on the next Talk of Alaska.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessFentanyl and overdose deathsHigh rates of substance abuse and addiction have long plagued Alaska, but in recent years, fentanyl has greatly increased the number of overdose deaths. New forms of the illicit drug are raising alarms for prevention advocates. The combination of pills that look like candy and the lethal risk of even small amounts of fentanyl means everyone should know what to watch for to help keep themselves and children safe. We’ll discuss how Fentanyl is getting to Alaska and what’s being done to stop it.649432a0-289e-11ed-bea9-492aa8b4b984fullnono00:58:58Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:57:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)High rates of substance abuse and addiction have long plagued Alaska, but in recent years, fentanyl has greatly increased the number of overdose deaths. New forms of the illicit drug are raising alarms for prevention advocates. The combination of pills that look like candy and the lethal risk of even small amounts of fentanyl means everyone should know what to watch for to help keep themselves and children safe. We’ll discuss how Fentanyl is getting to Alaska and what’s being done to stop it.Alaska Public MediaHigh rates of substance abuse and addiction have long plagued Alaska, but in recent years, fentanyl has greatly increased the number of overdose deaths. New forms of the illicit drug are raising alarms for prevention advocates. The combination of pills that look like candy and the lethal risk of even small amounts of fentanyl means everyone should know what to watch for to help keep themselves and children safe. We’ll discuss how Fentanyl is getting to Alaska and what’s being done to stop it.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of AlaskaHigh rates of substance abuse and addiction have long plagued Alaska, but in recent years, fentanyl has greatly increased the number of overdose deaths. New forms of the illicit drug are raising alarms for prevention advocates. The combination of pills that look like candy and the lethal risk of even small amounts of fentanyl means everyone should know what to watch for to help keep themselves and children safe. We’ll discuss how Fentanyl is getting to Alaska and what’s being done to stop it.e5f807f0-289d-11ed-a0b1-8776a193581cfullnono00:58:58Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:52:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)High rates of substance abuse and addiction have long plagued Alaska, but in recent years, fentanyl has greatly increased the number of overdose deaths. New forms of the illicit drug are raising alarms for prevention advocates. The combination of pills that look like candy and the lethal risk of even small amounts of fentanyl means everyone should know what to watch for to help keep themselves and children safe. We’ll discuss how Fentanyl is getting to Alaska and what’s being done to stop it.Alaska Public MediaHigh rates of substance abuse and addiction have long plagued Alaska, but in recent years, fentanyl has greatly increased the number of overdose deaths. New forms of the illicit drug are raising alarms for prevention advocates. The combination of pills that look like candy and the lethal risk of even small amounts of fentanyl means everyone should know what to watch for to help keep themselves and children safe. We’ll discuss how Fentanyl is getting to Alaska and what’s being done to stop it.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Back to school amid hiring shortagesReady or not, school season is upon us. After two years of pandemic interruptions, many districts are hopeful for consistent in-person instruction. But a shortage of teachers, bus drivers and other staff is creating a stressful start to the school year for administrators and parents alike. Some districts are looking outside the country for help, and others hope new legislation will attract more teachers to Alaska schools.e7b7ed40-2317-11ed-ba3d-db17557064b8fullnono00:58:58Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:13:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Ready or not, school season is upon us. After two years of pandemic interruptions, many districts are hopeful for consistent in-person instruction. But a shortage of teachers, bus drivers and other staff is creating a stressful start to the school year for administrators and parents alike. Some districts are looking outside the country for help, and others hope new legislation will attract more teachers to Alaska schools.Alaska Public MediaReady or not, school season is upon us. After two years of pandemic interruptions, many districts are hopeful for consistent in-person instruction. But a shortage of teachers, bus drivers and other staff is creating a stressful start to the school year for administrators and parents alike. Some districts are looking outside the country for help, and others hope new legislation will attract more teachers to Alaska schools.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Why are fewer people staying in Alaska long term?Thousands of people move in and out of Alaska every year. But people who moved to Alaska in recent years are not staying as long as they used to. There are plenty of available jobs, so what are the factors that contribute to higher rates of outmigration and what might it indicate for Alaska’s future?e21aea20-1d99-11ed-828d-5dbd6dc6f80bfullnono00:58:58Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:28:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Thousands of people move in and out of Alaska every year. But people who moved to Alaska in recent years are not staying as long as they used to. There are plenty of available jobs, so what are the factors that contribute to higher rates of outmigration and what might it indicate for Alaska’s future?Alaska Public MediaThousands of people move in and out of Alaska every year. But people who moved to Alaska in recent years are not staying as long as they used to. There are plenty of available jobs, so what are the factors that contribute to higher rates of outmigration and what might it indicate for Alaska’s future?alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Alaskans prepare for the primary electionWhether you’re excited or dismayed with the change, Alaskans will have their first experience with the state’s new ranked choice voting method on August 16 for the special U.S. House race to fill the term ending in January. Voters will also decide on a wide range of other primary candidates. Confused? Election officials and voter advocates answer your questions.b7ec1650-1819-11ed-8d86-63715a647346fullnono00:58:58Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:26:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)Whether you’re excited or dismayed with the change, Alaskans will have their first experience with the state’s new ranked choice voting method on August 16 for the special U.S. House race to fill the term ending in January. Voters will also decide on a wide range of other primary candidates. Confused? Election officials and voter advocates answer your questions.Alaska Public MediaWhether you’re excited or dismayed with the change, Alaskans will have their first experience with the state’s new ranked choice voting method on August 16 for the special U.S. House race to fill the term ending in January. Voters will also decide on a wide range of other primary candidates. Confused? Election officials and voter advocates answer your questions.alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Strengthening Indigenous food systems while highlighting local cuisine<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/LakeClarkSalmonhanging-1024x684-1-600x401.jpg" height="401" width="600">Salmon hang to dry on a rack at Lake Clark National Park in 2018. Lake Clark is part of the Bristol Bay region. (National Park Service)</p><p>Food connected to one’s culture does more than nourish the body, it also provides emotional and spiritual support. For Indigenous chefs, reviving traditional harvest and preparation techniques is a mission to both create healthier bodies and healthier, more vibrant connections to family and community. We’ll discuss new ways to use culinary traditions for more sustainable growing and harvesting for the kitchen with North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NĀTIFS)’s Sean Sherman and Rob Kinneen.</p><p><strong>LISTEN: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> <a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/about/people/lori-townsend/" target="_blank">Lori Townsend</a></p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Rob Kinneen, chef &amp; outreach director, <a href="https://www.natifs.org/" target="_blank">NATIFS</a></li><li>Sean Sherman, chef &amp; co-founder, <a href="https://www.natifs.org/" target="_blank">NATIFS </a>&amp; <a href="https://sioux-chef.com/" target="_blank">The Sioux Chef</a></li><li>Dana Thompson, co-founder, <a href="https://www.natifs.org/" target="_blank">NATIFS </a>&amp; <a href="https://sioux-chef.com/" target="_blank">The Sioux Chef</a></li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 at 10 a.m. on Alaska public radio stations statewide.</p>]]>https://alaskapublic.org/?p=341964Salmon hang to dry on a rack at Lake Clark National Park in 2018. Lake Clark is part of the Bristol Bay region. (National Park Service)

Food connected to one’s culture does more than nourish the body, it also provides emotional and spiritual support. For Indigenous chefs, reviving traditional harvest and preparation techniques is a mission to both create healthier bodies and healthier, more vibrant connections to family and community. We’ll discuss new ways to use culinary traditions for more sustainable growing and harvesting for the kitchen with North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NĀTIFS)’s Sean Sherman and Rob Kinneen.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

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PARTICIPATE:

Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast.

Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org (Comments may be read on air).

Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).

LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 at 10 a.m. on Alaska public radio stations statewide.

]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/07/29/talk-of-alaska-strengthening-indigenous-food-systems-while-highlighting-local-cuisine/Alaska Public MediaFor Indigenous chefs, reviving traditional harvest and preparation techniques is a mission to both create healthier bodies and healthier, more vibrant connections to family and community.For Indigenous chefs, reviving traditional harvest and preparation techniques is a mission to both create healthier bodies and healthier, more vibrant connections to family and community.no00:58:58Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:44:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Resources for refugees and new arrivals in Alaska<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/20210624_GrowNorthFarm_CHEN-19-600x400.jpg" height="400" width="600">Zolian Tacang of Myanmar poses for a portrait with the bok choy he’s just harvested to sell at Grow North Farm’s first farm stand of the season on June 24, 2021, in Mountain View. The farm gives refugees and other recent arrivals to Anchorage the opportunity to grow and sell produce. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media)</p><p>When conflict breaks out in other countries and people are displaced, Alaska is not often where they expect to end up. But every year, people from all over the world arrive here for that reason. Many of them have language barriers, and need assistance to find housing and jobs to build a new life. We’ll hear from Catholic Social Services’ Refugee Assistance &amp; Immigration Services, the agency that helps refugees and other new arrivals to our state.</p><p><strong>LISTEN:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> <a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/about/people/lori-townsend/" target="_blank">Adelyn Baxter</a></p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Issa Spatrisano, Director, Refugee Assistance &amp; Immigration Services (RAIS)</li><li>Divine Nganga, asylee from Cameroon</li><li>Hope Gasana, refugee from Democratic Republic of the Congo</li></ul><p><strong>RESOURCES:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.cssalaska.org/our-programs/refugee-assistance-immigration-services/" target="_blank">CSS Alaska Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services</a></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 10 a.m. on Alaska public radio stations statewide.</p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=340384Zolian Tacang of Myanmar poses for a portrait with the bok choy he’s just harvested to sell at Grow North Farm’s first farm stand of the season on June 24, 2021, in Mountain View. The farm gives refugees and other recent arrivals to Anchorage the opportunity to grow and sell produce. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media)

When conflict breaks out in other countries and people are displaced, Alaska is not often where they expect to end up. But every year, people from all over the world arrive here for that reason. Many of them have language barriers, and need assistance to find housing and jobs to build a new life. We’ll hear from Catholic Social Services’ Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services, the agency that helps refugees and other new arrivals to our state.

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HOST: Adelyn Baxter

GUESTS:

  • Issa Spatrisano, Director, Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services (RAIS)
  • Divine Nganga, asylee from Cameroon
  • Hope Gasana, refugee from Democratic Republic of the Congo

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CSS Alaska Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services

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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 10 a.m. on Alaska public radio stations statewide.

]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/07/08/talk-of-alaska-resources-for-refugees-and-new-arrivals-in-alaska/Alaska Public MediaEvery year, people from all over the world arrive in Alaska to escape conflict at home. Many of them have language barriers, and need assistance to find housing and jobs to build a new life.Every year, people from all over the world arrive in Alaska to escape conflict at home. Many of them have language barriers, and need assistance to find housing and jobs to build a new life.no00:58:58Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:53:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Food security for urban and rural Alaskans amid rising prices and fewer fish<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_5283-600x400.jpg" height="269" width="403">Items inside the Mountain View community fridge include canned goods and produce as well as menstrual pads and baby formula. (Wesley Early/Alaska POublic Media)</p><p>High prices at the gas pump and the grocery store are putting pressure on Alaskans just as federal COVID relief programs are coming to an end. In rural communities, reduced subsistence opportunities make it harder and more expensive to harvest local food. How are community, tribal and state advocates trying to fill the gaps?</p><p><strong>LISTEN:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> <a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/about/people/lori-townsend/" target="_blank">Lori Townsend</a></p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p>Ziona Brownlow, Founder and Development Coordinator, Food for Thought Alaska</p><p>Cara Durr, Chief of Advocacy and Public Policy, Food Bank of Alaska</p><p>Brooke Woods, Chair, Yukon River Intertribal Fish Commission</p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 10 a.m. on Alaska public radio stations statewide.</p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=339903Items inside the Mountain View community fridge include canned goods and produce as well as menstrual pads and baby formula. (Wesley Early/Alaska POublic Media)

High prices at the gas pump and the grocery store are putting pressure on Alaskans just as federal COVID relief programs are coming to an end. In rural communities, reduced subsistence opportunities make it harder and more expensive to harvest local food. How are community, tribal and state advocates trying to fill the gaps?

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

Ziona Brownlow, Founder and Development Coordinator, Food for Thought Alaska

Cara Durr, Chief of Advocacy and Public Policy, Food Bank of Alaska

Brooke Woods, Chair, Yukon River Intertribal Fish Commission

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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 10 a.m. on Alaska public radio stations statewide.

]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/07/01/talk-of-alaska-food-security-for-urban-and-rural-alaskans-amid-rising-prices-and-fewer-fish/Alaska Public MediaHigh prices at the gas pump and the grocery store are putting pressure on Alaskans just as federal COVID relief programs are coming to an end.High prices at the gas pump and the grocery store are putting pressure on Alaskans just as federal COVID relief programs are coming to an end.no00:58:58Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:52:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Anchorage’s new Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies<![CDATA[<p>The Arctic’s strategic location and energy assets are drawing more U.S. military interest than ever before. A new Department of Defense regional center for security studies based at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage will track the region’s shifting priorities and changing climate.</p><p><strong>LISTEN: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Randy “Church” Kee, Maj Gen, USAF (Ret), Senior Advisor, Arctic Security Affairs at the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies</li><li>Craig L Fleener, Deputy Advisor, Arctic Security Affairs at the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies</li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="https://fb.watch/dviHTm96KJ/" target="_blank">Click here to stream</a>.</p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=339199The Arctic’s strategic location and energy assets are drawing more U.S. military interest than ever before. A new Department of Defense regional center for security studies based at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage will track the region’s shifting priorities and changing climate.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Randy “Church” Kee, Maj Gen, USAF (Ret), Senior Advisor, Arctic Security Affairs at the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies
  • Craig L Fleener, Deputy Advisor, Arctic Security Affairs at the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/06/22/talk-of-alaska-anchorages-new-ted-stevens-center-for-arctic-security-studies/Alaska Public MediaA new Department of Defense regional center for security studies based at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage will track the region’s shifting priorities and changing climate.A new Department of Defense regional center for security studies based at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage will track the region’s shifting priorities and changing climate.no00:58:58Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:22:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: School security and addressing threats of violence<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_3986-600x400.jpg" height="400" width="600">Secure vestibules require visitors to go through multiple locked doors and walk through the front office before entering the rest of the school. (Katie Anastas/Alaska Public Media)</p><p>School security is on every parent and educator’s mind right now. The disturbing trend of gun violence in schools continues to force school districts to look for ways to protect students and staff, and to prepare for the worst case scenario. Anchorage School District administrators and security experts discuss coordination and resources for keeping schools safe.</p><p><strong>LISTEN:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p>Ashley Lally, director of security and emergency preparedness, Anchorage School District</p><p>Rob Holland, senior director of maintenance and operations, Anchorage School District</p><p>Tom Koloski, State of Alaska Protective Security Advisor, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency</p><p><strong>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/2022/05/27/anchorage-school-district-officials-prioritize-security-upgrades-at-elementary-schools/" target="_blank">Anchorage School District officials prioritize security upgrades at elementary schools</a></p><p><a href="http://schoolsafety.gov/" target="_blank">schoolsafety.gov</a></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="https://fb.watch/dviHTm96KJ/" target="_blank">Click here to stream</a>.</p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=338507Secure vestibules require visitors to go through multiple locked doors and walk through the front office before entering the rest of the school. (Katie Anastas/Alaska Public Media)

School security is on every parent and educator’s mind right now. The disturbing trend of gun violence in schools continues to force school districts to look for ways to protect students and staff, and to prepare for the worst case scenario. Anchorage School District administrators and security experts discuss coordination and resources for keeping schools safe.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

Ashley Lally, director of security and emergency preparedness, Anchorage School District

Rob Holland, senior director of maintenance and operations, Anchorage School District

Tom Koloski, State of Alaska Protective Security Advisor, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

LINKS & RESOURCES:

Anchorage School District officials prioritize security upgrades at elementary schools

schoolsafety.gov

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/06/14/talk-of-alaska-school-security-and-addressing-threats-of-violence/Alaska Public MediaThe disturbing trend of gun violence in schools continues to force school districts to look for ways to protect students and staff, and to prepare for the worst case scenario.The disturbing trend of gun violence in schools continues to force school districts to look for ways to protect students and staff, and to prepare for the worst case scenario.no00:58:58Tue, 14 Jun 2022 11:37:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessSpecial Talk of Alaska: Live in Juneau for Celebration 2022<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/celebration-dance.jpg" height="350" width="529">Participants in Celebration 2014’s grand entrance walk through downtown Juneau. (Photo by Heather Bryant/KTOO)</p><p>Indigenous groups gather every other year in Juneau for Celebration, arriving by plane, ferry and dugout canoe. It’s a chance for Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian and others to dance and share their cultures. Due to the pandemic, this year’s Celebration is the first held in-person since 2018. Celebration planners and culture bearers share the significance of coming together once again on a special Juneau edition of Talk of Alaska.</p><p><strong>LISTEN: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>WATCH: </strong></p><iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Falaskapublic%2Fvideos%2F1109992936537319%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" height="314" width="560"></iframe><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/alaskapublic/videos/1109992936537319" target="_blank">Or watch the recorded show on Facebook</a></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Rosita Worl, President, Sealaska Heritage Institute</li><li>X̱’unei Lance Twitchell, Associate Professor of Alaska Native Languages, University of Alaska Southeast</li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="https://fb.watch/dviHTm96KJ/" target="_blank">Click here to stream</a>.</p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=337893Participants in Celebration 2014’s grand entrance walk through downtown Juneau. (Photo by Heather Bryant/KTOO)

Indigenous groups gather every other year in Juneau for Celebration, arriving by plane, ferry and dugout canoe. It’s a chance for Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian and others to dance and share their cultures. Due to the pandemic, this year’s Celebration is the first held in-person since 2018. Celebration planners and culture bearers share the significance of coming together once again on a special Juneau edition of Talk of Alaska.

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Or watch the recorded show on Facebook

HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Rosita Worl, President, Sealaska Heritage Institute
  • X̱’unei Lance Twitchell, Associate Professor of Alaska Native Languages, University of Alaska Southeast

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/06/03/special-talk-of-alaska-live-in-juneau-for-celebration-2022/Alaska Public MediaCelebration planners and culture bearers share the significance of coming together once again on a special Juneau edition of Talk of Alaska.Celebration planners and culture bearers share the significance of coming together once again on a special Juneau edition of Talk of Alaska.no00:58:58Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:57:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: The growth of renewables in Alaska<![CDATA[<p>Solar and wind projects are providing increasing amounts of energy to Alaskan communities. Improved efficiencies, less pollution and independence from relying on expensive fuel shipments are making renewable systems attractive to urban and rural Alaskans. What’s been done so far and what’s on the horizon for the summer building season? </p><p><strong>Listen:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Garrett Boyle</strong>, Fed Co-Chair, Denali Commission</li><li><strong>Edwin Bifelt</strong>, Founder, Alaska Native Renewable Industries</li><li><strong>Givey Kochanowski, </strong>Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of Energy Arctic Energy Office</li><li><strong>Bill Stamm</strong>, CEO &amp; President, Alaska Village Electric Cooperative</li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=337557Solar and wind projects are providing increasing amounts of energy to Alaskan communities. Improved efficiencies, less pollution and independence from relying on expensive fuel shipments are making renewable systems attractive to urban and rural Alaskans. What’s been done so far and what’s on the horizon for the summer building season?

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Garrett Boyle, Fed Co-Chair, Denali Commission
  • Edwin Bifelt, Founder, Alaska Native Renewable Industries
  • Givey Kochanowski, Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of Energy Arctic Energy Office
  • Bill Stamm, CEO & President, Alaska Village Electric Cooperative

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/05/31/talk-of-alaska-the-growth-of-renewables-in-alaska/Alaska Public MediaImproved efficiencies, less pollution and independence from relying on expensive fuel shipments are making renewable systems attractive to urban and rural Alaskans. What’s been done so far and what’s on the horizon for the summer building season? Improved efficiencies, less pollution and independence from relying on expensive fuel shipments are making renewable systems attractive to urban and rural Alaskans. What’s been done so far and what’s on the horizon for the summer building season? no00:58:58Tue, 31 May 2022 10:20:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: A Just Transition to a regenerative economy<![CDATA[<p>Will Alaska always be an oil state, or is there a future in which energy development isn’t the end-all-be-all of our economy? What would a transition to that future look like? A group of community organizations from around the state are convening for the <a href="https://www.justtransitionak.org/" target="_blank">Just Transition Summit</a> to explore sustainable concepts, and how we can build a more equitable economy.</p><p><strong>Listen: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Adelyn Baxter</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Ruth Miller, Climate Justice Co-Director, Native Movement</li><li>Pamela Miller, Executive Director, Alaska Community Action on Toxics</li><li>Jessica Girard, Executive Director, Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition</li></ul><p><strong>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.justtransitionak.org/" target="_blank">https://www.justtransitionak.org/</a></p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T8Hu2Zb48LZ7fnZ7yF7qTimH7-tZQIn1/view" target="_blank">Regenerative Economies: A Guide to a Thriving Alaska</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/justtransitionak" target="_blank">Archived livestreams of Just Transition Summit 2022 on Facebook </a></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=336853Will Alaska always be an oil state, or is there a future in which energy development isn’t the end-all-be-all of our economy? What would a transition to that future look like? A group of community organizations from around the state are convening for the Just Transition Summit to explore sustainable concepts, and how we can build a more equitable economy.

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HOST: Adelyn Baxter

GUESTS:

  • Ruth Miller, Climate Justice Co-Director, Native Movement
  • Pamela Miller, Executive Director, Alaska Community Action on Toxics
  • Jessica Girard, Executive Director, Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition

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https://www.justtransitionak.org/

Regenerative Economies: A Guide to a Thriving Alaska

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/05/20/talk-of-alaska-just-transition/Alaska Public MediaWhat would a transition to a post-oil future look like? A group of community organizations from around the state are convening to explore sustainable concepts, and how we can build a more equitable economy.What would a transition to a post-oil future look like? A group of community organizations from around the state are convening to explore sustainable concepts, and how we can build a more equitable economy.no00:58:58Fri, 20 May 2022 11:19:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Fire season forecasts<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/kwethlukfire_april22_2-2.jpg" alt="Aerial photo of a large fire burning in brown tundra" height="249" width="374">The Kwethluk Fire on April 22, 2022, when it was estimated at 9,693 acres. (Alaska Division of Forestry photo)</p><p>It’s wildfire season in Alaska. Several fires have already burned in the state, including the largest April fire in a quarter century. How is climate change fueling early season fire conditions and prolonging them through the summer? We’ll hear from state and federal officials about how they coordinate fire response and the outlook for the rest of this season.</p><p><strong>Listen: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p>Kale Casey, PIO, Alaska Division of Forestry</p><p>Beth Ipsen, Public Affairs Specialist, Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Season</p><p>Monica Nicholson, Fuels Specialist, BLM Fairbanks District Office</p><p>Eric Stevens, Fire meteorologist, <a href="https://fire.ak.blm.gov/predsvcs/weather.php" target="_blank">Alaska Interagency Coordination Center</a></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=336313Aerial photo of a large fire burning in brown tundraThe Kwethluk Fire on April 22, 2022, when it was estimated at 9,693 acres. (Alaska Division of Forestry photo)

It’s wildfire season in Alaska. Several fires have already burned in the state, including the largest April fire in a quarter century. How is climate change fueling early season fire conditions and prolonging them through the summer? We’ll hear from state and federal officials about how they coordinate fire response and the outlook for the rest of this season.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

Kale Casey, PIO, Alaska Division of Forestry

Beth Ipsen, Public Affairs Specialist, Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Season

Monica Nicholson, Fuels Specialist, BLM Fairbanks District Office

Eric Stevens, Fire meteorologist, Alaska Interagency Coordination Center

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/05/13/talk-of-alaska-fire-season-update/Alaska Public MediaHow is climate change fueling early season fire conditions and prolonging them through the summer?How is climate change fueling early season fire conditions and prolonging them through the summer?no00:58:58Fri, 13 May 2022 12:29:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Sustainable subsistence<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BAW_5889-600x400.jpg" height="400" width="600">Pulled out of the ocean by Sitka Tribe’s Resource Protection staff, herring eggs are bagged and delivered to elders and tribal citizens by drive-through pick-up. Sitka, Alaska. April 9, 2020. (Berett Wilber / KCAW)</p><p>More daylight and less snow mean it’s almost peak subsistence season, and Alaskans are eager to harvest from the sea, rivers and land. But in many places, traditional subsistence has seen repeated interruptions in recent years, causing food insecurity and cultural disruption for Indigenous communities that rely on these foods. We’ll discuss subsistence sustainability and new research.</p><p><strong>Listen:</strong></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Adelyn Baxter</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Louise Brady, herring protector</li><li>Dr. Heather Sauyaq Jean Gordon, research scientist, Child Trends</li></ul><p><strong>RESOURCES:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/12/3/72/htm" target="_blank">Alaska Native Subsistence Rights: Taking an Anti-Racist Decolonizing Approach to Land Management and Ownership for Our Children and Generations to Come</a></p><p><a href="https://vimeo.com/447239709" target="_blank">Yáa at wooné | Respect for All Things</a></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=335675Pulled out of the ocean by Sitka Tribe’s Resource Protection staff, herring eggs are bagged and delivered to elders and tribal citizens by drive-through pick-up. Sitka, Alaska. April 9, 2020. (Berett Wilber / KCAW)

More daylight and less snow mean it’s almost peak subsistence season, and Alaskans are eager to harvest from the sea, rivers and land. But in many places, traditional subsistence has seen repeated interruptions in recent years, causing food insecurity and cultural disruption for Indigenous communities that rely on these foods. We’ll discuss subsistence sustainability and new research.

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HOST: Adelyn Baxter

GUESTS:

  • Louise Brady, herring protector
  • Dr. Heather Sauyaq Jean Gordon, research scientist, Child Trends

RESOURCES:

Alaska Native Subsistence Rights: Taking an Anti-Racist Decolonizing Approach to Land Management and Ownership for Our Children and Generations to Come

Yáa at wooné | Respect for All Things

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/05/06/talk-of-alaska-sustainable-subsistence/Alaska Public MediaIn many places, traditional subsistence has seen repeated interruptions in recent years, causing food insecurity and cultural disruption for Indigenous communities that rely on these foods.In many places, traditional subsistence has seen repeated interruptions in recent years, causing food insecurity and cultural disruption for Indigenous communities that rely on these foods.no00:58:58Fri, 06 May 2022 17:06:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Alternative justice in Alaska’s therapeutic courts<![CDATA[<p>Many people who are involved with the criminal justice system have mental health issues, substance use disorders, or both. Instead of going to prison, some people choose to participate in the Alaska Therapeutic Court System where a team of people helps them heal. We’ll hear from people who have graduated from the program and people who run it.</p><p><strong>Listen: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST: Anne Hillman</strong></p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p><strong>Ron Wilson, Therapeutic Court Alumni Association</strong></p><p><strong>Steve Corven, Therapeutic Court Alumni Association</strong></p><p><strong>Pamela Washington, Presiding Judge, Coordinated Resource Project</strong></p><p><strong>James Huffstetler, peer support navigator, Set Free Alaska</strong></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p><strong>Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast.</strong></p><p><strong>Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org (Comments may be read on air).</strong></p><p><strong>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</strong></p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</strong></p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream: </strong><a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank"><strong>Click here to stream.</strong></a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=334956Many people who are involved with the criminal justice system have mental health issues, substance use disorders, or both. Instead of going to prison, some people choose to participate in the Alaska Therapeutic Court System where a team of people helps them heal. We’ll hear from people who have graduated from the program and people who run it.

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HOST: Anne Hillman

GUESTS:

Ron Wilson, Therapeutic Court Alumni Association

Steve Corven, Therapeutic Court Alumni Association

Pamela Washington, Presiding Judge, Coordinated Resource Project

James Huffstetler, peer support navigator, Set Free Alaska

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/04/29/talk-of-alaska-alternative-justice-in-alaskas-therapeutic-courts/Alaska Public MediaMany people who are involved with the criminal justice system have mental health issues, substance use disorders, or both. Instead of going to prison, some people choose to participate in the Alaska Therapeutic Court System where a team of people helps them heal.Many people who are involved with the criminal justice system have mental health issues, substance use disorders, or both. Instead of going to prison, some people choose to participate in the Alaska Therapeutic Court System where a team of people helps them heal.no00:58:58Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:37:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Polar diplomacy in a tense international climate<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/08242018_Arctic-routes-600x395.png" height="271" width="411">A map of Arctic shipping routes, including the Northern Sea Route over Russia. Maersk is about to test that route with a cargo ship for the first time. (Public Domain photo courtesy the Arctic Council)</p><p>The Arctic spans multiple countries and continents, making collaboration and diplomacy vital to its management. The war in Ukraine has strained the international community’s relationship with Russia, a key player in Arctic affairs. How are other nations and Arctic residents working to continue collaboration on safety, vessel traffic, climate change and development? </p><p><strong>Listen: </strong></p><p><strong>Listen: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST: </strong><a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/about/people/lori-townsend/" target="_blank"><strong>Lori Townsend</strong></a></p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p><strong>Mike Sfraga, Chair, U.S. Arctic Research Commission</strong></p><p><strong>Rachel Kallander, Founder &amp; Executive Director, Arctic Encounter</strong></p><p><strong>Bergdís Ellertsdóttir, Ambassador of Iceland to the United States</strong></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p><strong>Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast.</strong></p><p><strong>Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org (Comments may be read on air).</strong></p><p><strong>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</strong></p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</strong></p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream: </strong><a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank"><strong>Click here to stream.</strong></a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=334412A map of Arctic shipping routes, including the Northern Sea Route over Russia. Maersk is about to test that route with a cargo ship for the first time. (Public Domain photo courtesy the Arctic Council)

The Arctic spans multiple countries and continents, making collaboration and diplomacy vital to its management. The war in Ukraine has strained the international community’s relationship with Russia, a key player in Arctic affairs. How are other nations and Arctic residents working to continue collaboration on safety, vessel traffic, climate change and development?

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

Mike Sfraga, Chair, U.S. Arctic Research Commission

Rachel Kallander, Founder & Executive Director, Arctic Encounter

Bergdís Ellertsdóttir, Ambassador of Iceland to the United States

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/04/22/talk-of-alaska-polar-diplomacy-in-a-tense-international-climate/Alaska Public MediaThe war in Ukraine has strained the international community’s relationship with Russia, a key player in Arctic affairs. How are other nations and Arctic residents working to continue collaboration on safety, vessel traffic, climate change and development? The war in Ukraine has strained the international community’s relationship with Russia, a key player in Arctic affairs. How are other nations and Arctic residents working to continue collaboration on safety, vessel traffic, climate change and development? no00:58:58Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:09:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Collaborative project Permafrost Pathways tackles a thawing Arctic<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Permafrost-Alaska-830x623-600x450.jpg" height="253" width="337">Coastal erosion reveals the extent of ice-rich permafrost underlying active layer in the Teshekpuk Lake special area of Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve . (Photo by Brandt Meixell/USGS)</p><p>Climate change is warming the Arctic at least twice as fast as other places in the world. Our polar position means the effects of increasing temperatures are creating problems for coastal and Interior communities. New tools for measuring carbon emissions from melting permafrost could change future cap and trade policies. We’ll discuss the Permafrost Pathways, a new collaborative project aimed at addressing the impacts of permafrost thaw.</p><p><strong>Listen: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST: </strong><a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/about/people/lori-townsend/" target="_blank"><strong>Lori Townsend</strong></a></p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Sue Natali, Arctic Program Director, Woodwell Center for Climate Research</strong></li><li><strong>Robin Bronen, Executive Director, Alaska Institute for Justice</strong></li><li><strong>Patricia Cochran, Executive Director, Alaska Native Science Commission</strong></li><li><strong>Julius Carl, Kwigillingok Tribe</strong></li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p><strong>Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast.</strong></p><p><strong>Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org (Comments may be read on air).</strong></p><p><strong>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</strong></p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</strong></p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream: </strong><a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank"><strong>Click here to stream.</strong></a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=333910Coastal erosion reveals the extent of ice-rich permafrost underlying active layer in the Teshekpuk Lake special area of Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve . (Photo by Brandt Meixell/USGS)

Climate change is warming the Arctic at least twice as fast as other places in the world. Our polar position means the effects of increasing temperatures are creating problems for coastal and Interior communities. New tools for measuring carbon emissions from melting permafrost could change future cap and trade policies. We’ll discuss the Permafrost Pathways, a new collaborative project aimed at addressing the impacts of permafrost thaw.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Sue Natali, Arctic Program Director, Woodwell Center for Climate Research
  • Robin Bronen, Executive Director, Alaska Institute for Justice
  • Patricia Cochran, Executive Director, Alaska Native Science Commission
  • Julius Carl, Kwigillingok Tribe

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/04/15/talk-of-alaska-collaborative-project-permafrost-pathways-tackles-a-thawing-arctic/Alaska Public MediaOur polar position means the effects of increasing temperatures are creating problems for coastal and Interior communities. New tools for measuring carbon emissions from melting permafrost could change future cap and trade policies.Our polar position means the effects of increasing temperatures are creating problems for coastal and Interior communities. New tools for measuring carbon emissions from melting permafrost could change future cap and trade policies.no00:58:58Fri, 15 Apr 2022 15:07:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: The special election for U.S. House<![CDATA[<p>With 48 candidates in the running to serve the remainder of Congressman Don Young’s term, Alaskans have a big decision to make in the upcoming pick-one primary election. What do Alaskans need to know to prepare for June’s primary and the ranked choice special general election in August? We discuss the special election to fill Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat and hear from candidates*.</p><p><strong>Listen: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST: </strong><a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/about/people/lori-townsend/" target="_blank"><strong>Lori Townsend</strong></a></p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Liz Ruskin, Washington Correspondent, Alaska Public Media</strong></li><li><strong>Nat Herz, Reporter, Anchorage Daily News</strong></li></ul><p><strong>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/2022/04/07/alaskans-prepare-for-states-first-ranked-choice-election-cycle-alaska-insight/" target="_blank"><strong>Alaskans prepare for state’s first ranked choice election cycle | Alaska Insight</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/2022/03/19/talk-of-alaska-remembering-don-young/" target="_blank"><strong>Talk of Alaska: Remembering Don Young</strong></a></p><p><strong>*NOTE: AKPM contacted candidates registered for the special primary election for U.S. House Representative and asked them to share short recordings stating their reasons for running by noon on Monday, April 11 for inclusion on Talk of Alaska. Candidates who were not able to meet the deadline can still submit their statements and information for inclusion in our upcoming online candidate guide.</strong></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p><strong>Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast.</strong></p><p><strong>Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org (Comments may be read on air).</strong></p><p><strong>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</strong></p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</strong></p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream: </strong><a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank"><strong>Click here to stream.</strong></a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=333330With 48 candidates in the running to serve the remainder of Congressman Don Young’s term, Alaskans have a big decision to make in the upcoming pick-one primary election. What do Alaskans need to know to prepare for June’s primary and the ranked choice special general election in August? We discuss the special election to fill Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat and hear from candidates*.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Liz Ruskin, Washington Correspondent, Alaska Public Media
  • Nat Herz, Reporter, Anchorage Daily News

LINKS & RESOURCES:

Alaskans prepare for state’s first ranked choice election cycle | Alaska Insight

Talk of Alaska: Remembering Don Young

*NOTE: AKPM contacted candidates registered for the special primary election for U.S. House Representative and asked them to share short recordings stating their reasons for running by noon on Monday, April 11 for inclusion on Talk of Alaska. Candidates who were not able to meet the deadline can still submit their statements and information for inclusion in our upcoming online candidate guide.

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/04/08/talk-of-alaska-the-special-election-for-u-s-house/Alaska Public MediaWith 48 candidates in the running to serve the remainder of Congressman Don Young’s term, Alaskans have a big decision to make in the upcoming pick-one primary election.With 48 candidates in the running to serve the remainder of Congressman Don Young’s term, Alaskans have a big decision to make in the upcoming pick-one primary election.no00:58:58Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:15:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Confronting Alaska’s high rate of violence against women<![CDATA[<p>April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Alaska continues to lead the nation in rates of violence against women. Two councils <a href="https://gov.alaska.gov/newsroom/2022/02/25/dunleavy-administration-announces-appointments-for-people-first-initiative-councils/" target="_blank">recently established</a> by Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s office are tasked with addressing missing and murdered Indigenous people and human and sex trafficking. We’ll speak to council members to learn about their role in addressing the epidemic of sexual assault in Alaska.</p><p><strong>Listen: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST: Lori Townsend</strong></p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Staci Yates, Director of Human Trafficking Recovery Services, Alaska Stop Human Trafficking Alliance (ASHTA)</strong></li><li><strong>Jennifer Brown, Communications &amp; Development Director, Standing Together Against Rape (STAR)</strong></li><li><strong>Valerie Qamgalrea Chadwick, Community Development Manager, Rural Alaska Community Action Program</strong></li><li><strong>Brenda Stanfill, Executive Director, Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault</strong></li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p><strong>Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast.</strong></p><p><strong>Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org (Comments may be read on air).</strong></p><p><strong>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</strong></p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</strong></p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream: </strong><a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank"><strong>Click here to stream.</strong></a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=332111April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Alaska continues to lead the nation in rates of violence against women. Two councils recently established by Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s office are tasked with addressing missing and murdered Indigenous people and human and sex trafficking. We’ll speak to council members to learn about their role in addressing the epidemic of sexual assault in Alaska.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Staci Yates, Director of Human Trafficking Recovery Services, Alaska Stop Human Trafficking Alliance (ASHTA)
  • Jennifer Brown, Communications & Development Director, Standing Together Against Rape (STAR)
  • Valerie Qamgalrea Chadwick, Community Development Manager, Rural Alaska Community Action Program
  • Brenda Stanfill, Executive Director, Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/04/01/talk-of-alaska-confronting-alaskas-high-rate-of-violence-against-women/Alaska Public MediaTwo councils recently established by Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s office are tasked with addressing missing and murdered Indigenous people and human and sex trafficking.Two councils recently established by Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s office are tasked with addressing missing and murdered Indigenous people and human and sex trafficking.no00:58:58Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessSPECIAL Talk of Alaska: Talkeetna community members discuss social isolation<![CDATA[<p>We all know a thing or two about isolation in Alaska. But the pandemic brought on a level of loneliness that many of us haven’t encountered before. Even two years in, we’re just beginning to understand how our communities and relationships have been affected. This special episode was recorded in person in Talkeetna and explores the importance of personal connection.</p><p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Welcome-to-TKA_colleencoulonlove-scaled-1-400x600.jpg" alt="A wooden sign reads &quot;Welcome to beautiful downtown Talkeetna.&quot;" height="358" width="238">The sign that welcomes visitors to Talkeetna. (Colleen Love/KTNA)</p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Anne Hillman</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Sarah Blanning, Behavioral Health Director, Sunshine Community Health Center</li><li>LouAnne Carroll-Tysdall, Director, Upper Susitna Food Pantry</li></ul><p>*NOTE* This week’s program is a prerecording of a live discussion held on location in Talkeetna. We will not be taking listener calls and emails during this show.</p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>PRERECORDED Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=332106We all know a thing or two about isolation in Alaska. But the pandemic brought on a level of loneliness that many of us haven’t encountered before. Even two years in, we’re just beginning to understand how our communities and relationships have been affected. This special episode was recorded in person in Talkeetna and explores the importance of personal connection.

A wooden sign reads "Welcome to beautiful downtown Talkeetna."The sign that welcomes visitors to Talkeetna. (Colleen Love/KTNA)

HOST: Anne Hillman

GUESTS:

  • Sarah Blanning, Behavioral Health Director, Sunshine Community Health Center
  • LouAnne Carroll-Tysdall, Director, Upper Susitna Food Pantry

*NOTE* This week’s program is a prerecording of a live discussion held on location in Talkeetna. We will not be taking listener calls and emails during this show.

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/03/24/special-talk-of-alaska-talkeetna-community-members-discuss-social-isolation/Alaska Public MediaThe pandemic brought on a level of loneliness that many of us haven’t encountered before. Even two years in, we’re just beginning to understand how our communities and relationships have been affected.The pandemic brought on a level of loneliness that many of us haven’t encountered before. Even two years in, we’re just beginning to understand how our communities and relationships have been affected.no00:58:58Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:22:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Remembering Don Young<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171116_donYoung_ruskin-600x450.jpg" height="302" width="402">Rep. Don Young in his Washington, D.C. office in 2017. (Liz Ruskin/Alaska Public Media)</p><p>Rep. Don Young’s death is a monumental loss for Alaska. For nearly 50 years, Young’s bombastic style both helped draw attention to Alaska’s legislative need and often found him crossed up in less than flattering headlines. Despite his steamroller approach, he was known as a highly effective congressman and his love of Alaska was legendary. Constituents, former colleagues and journalists share memories of Alaska’s longest serving Republican.</p><p><strong>Listen:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Liz Ruskin, Washington Correspondent, Alaska Public Media</li><li>Michael Carey, former editorial page editor, Anchorage Daily News</li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=331792Rep. Don Young in his Washington, D.C. office in 2017. (Liz Ruskin/Alaska Public Media)

Rep. Don Young’s death is a monumental loss for Alaska. For nearly 50 years, Young’s bombastic style both helped draw attention to Alaska’s legislative need and often found him crossed up in less than flattering headlines. Despite his steamroller approach, he was known as a highly effective congressman and his love of Alaska was legendary. Constituents, former colleagues and journalists share memories of Alaska’s longest serving Republican.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

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  • Liz Ruskin, Washington Correspondent, Alaska Public Media
  • Michael Carey, former editorial page editor, Anchorage Daily News

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/03/19/talk-of-alaska-remembering-don-young/Alaska Public MediaFor nearly 50 years, Rep. Don Young’s bombastic style both helped draw attention to Alaska's legislative need and often found him crossed up in less than flattering headlines. Constituents, former colleagues and journalists share memories of Alaska’s longest serving Republican.For nearly 50 years, Rep. Don Young’s bombastic style both helped draw attention to Alaska's legislative need and often found him crossed up in less than flattering headlines. Constituents, former colleagues and journalists share memories of Alaska’s longest serving Republican.no00:58:58Sat, 19 Mar 2022 11:05:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Managing COVID two years in<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20210105_AlaskaAirlines_and_Covid_testing_CHEN-15-600x400.jpg" alt="a Covid-19 swab specialist in medical gown, face mask, and face shield prepares to swab a traveler" height="254" width="374">A Capstone Clinic employee prepares a COVID-19 test at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport on Jan. 5, 2022. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media)</p><p>COVID-19 case counts continue to decline and CDC guidelines, mask mandates and mindsets, are all changing, with many people shedding masks in public. Schools across the country are relaxing or ending mask mandates. Will cases spike in coming weeks? What do Alaskans need to know to help keep infection rates down? Alaska’s top doctors help to clarify the way forward.</p><p><strong>Listen:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p>Dr. Joe McLaughlin, State Epidemiologist</p><p>Coleman Cutchins, Clinical Pharmacist, State of Alaska</p><p>Dr. Lisa Rabinowitz, Staff Physician, State of Alaska &amp; Providence Medical Center</p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, March 16, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=330682a Covid-19 swab specialist in medical gown, face mask, and face shield prepares to swab a travelerA Capstone Clinic employee prepares a COVID-19 test at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport on Jan. 5, 2022. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media)

COVID-19 case counts continue to decline and CDC guidelines, mask mandates and mindsets, are all changing, with many people shedding masks in public. Schools across the country are relaxing or ending mask mandates. Will cases spike in coming weeks? What do Alaskans need to know to help keep infection rates down? Alaska’s top doctors help to clarify the way forward.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

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Dr. Joe McLaughlin, State Epidemiologist

Coleman Cutchins, Clinical Pharmacist, State of Alaska

Dr. Lisa Rabinowitz, Staff Physician, State of Alaska & Providence Medical Center

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/03/11/talk-of-alaska-managing-covid-two-years-in/Alaska Public MediaWill cases spike in coming weeks? What do Alaskans need to know to help keep infection rates down? Alaska’s top doctors help to clarify the way forward.Will cases spike in coming weeks? What do Alaskans need to know to help keep infection rates down? Alaska’s top doctors help to clarify the way forward.no00:58:58Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:13:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Breaking the cycle of removal for Black and Indigenous children<![CDATA[<p>Alaska Native and Black children are significantly overrepresented in our state’s foster care system. A recent study found they make up 65% of those in foster homes. We’ll speak to the researchers investigating these disparities about the history behind them and their ideas for reform and solutions moving forward.</p><p><strong>Listen: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p>Jessica Saniġaq Ullrich, study co-author &amp; assistant professor, University of Alaska Anchorage</p><p>Yvonne Chase, study co-author &amp; associate professor, University of Alaska Anchorage</p><p><strong>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES:</strong></p><p><a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42448-021-00105-6#Sec4" target="_blank">“A Connectedness Framework: Breaking the Cycle of Child Removal for Black and Indigenous Children”</a></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=329728Alaska Native and Black children are significantly overrepresented in our state’s foster care system. A recent study found they make up 65% of those in foster homes. We’ll speak to the researchers investigating these disparities about the history behind them and their ideas for reform and solutions moving forward.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

Jessica Saniġaq Ullrich, study co-author & assistant professor, University of Alaska Anchorage

Yvonne Chase, study co-author & associate professor, University of Alaska Anchorage

LINKS & RESOURCES:

“A Connectedness Framework: Breaking the Cycle of Child Removal for Black and Indigenous Children”

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/03/04/talk-of-alaska-breaking-the-cycle-of-removal-for-black-and-indigenous-children/Alaska Public MediaAlaska Native and Black children are significantly overrepresented in our state’s foster care system. A recent study found they make up 65% of those in foster homes.Alaska Native and Black children are significantly overrepresented in our state’s foster care system. A recent study found they make up 65% of those in foster homes.no00:58:58Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:40:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Veteran mushers discuss the 50th running of the Iditarod<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/210312-ZH-Ophir-007-600x401.jpg" alt="paige drobny's team" height="401" width="600">Paige Drobny’s team during the 2021 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. (Zachariah Hughes/for ADN)</p><p>The Iditarod is an iconic annual sled dog race in Alaska that attracts mushers and fans from across the nation and world. This year marks the 50th running of the race. How has the competition changed over the last five decades and what might the next 50 years bring? </p><p><strong>Listen:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p>Jeff King, four-time Iditarod champion</p><p>Mike Williams, Sr., retired musher</p><p>Will Peterson, Iditarod trail sweep</p><p>Paige Drobny, 2022 Iditarod musher</p><p><strong>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/news/iditarod/" target="_blank">Alaska Public Media’s Iditarod coverage</a></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=329050paige drobny's teamPaige Drobny’s team during the 2021 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. (Zachariah Hughes/for ADN)

The Iditarod is an iconic annual sled dog race in Alaska that attracts mushers and fans from across the nation and world. This year marks the 50th running of the race. How has the competition changed over the last five decades and what might the next 50 years bring?

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

Jeff King, four-time Iditarod champion

Mike Williams, Sr., retired musher

Will Peterson, Iditarod trail sweep

Paige Drobny, 2022 Iditarod musher

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Alaska Public Media’s Iditarod coverage

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/02/25/talk-of-alaska-veteran-mushers-on-the-50th-running-of-the-iditarod/Alaska Public MediaThis year marks the 50th running of the Iditarod. How has the competition changed over the last five decades and what might the next 50 years bring? This year marks the 50th running of the Iditarod. How has the competition changed over the last five decades and what might the next 50 years bring? no00:58:58Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:16:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: The crisis in Alaska’s foster care system<![CDATA[<p>Children in crisis need immediate help to keep them safe and longer-term assistance to stabilize their lives, especially if they can’t return to their families. Alaska’s foster care system has long been challenged by a need for more case workers and foster families, but now the lack of social workers and willing caretakers has reached a crisis level. What’s being done to help vulnerable young people have a safe place to live? </p><p><strong>Listen:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Amanda Metivier, Interim Director, Child Welfare Academy</li><li>Aileen McInnis, Director, Alaska Center for Resource Families</li><li>Laura Ingham, foster parent</li></ul><p><strong>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/2022/02/08/the-covid-19-pandemic-is-leaving-more-children-in-alaskas-foster-care-system-without-a-stable-home/" target="_blank">The COVID-19 pandemic is leaving more children in Alaska’s foster care system without a stable home</a></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=328448Children in crisis need immediate help to keep them safe and longer-term assistance to stabilize their lives, especially if they can’t return to their families. Alaska’s foster care system has long been challenged by a need for more case workers and foster families, but now the lack of social workers and willing caretakers has reached a crisis level. What’s being done to help vulnerable young people have a safe place to live?

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Amanda Metivier, Interim Director, Child Welfare Academy
  • Aileen McInnis, Director, Alaska Center for Resource Families
  • Laura Ingham, foster parent

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The COVID-19 pandemic is leaving more children in Alaska’s foster care system without a stable home

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/02/18/the-crisis-in-alaskas-foster-care-system/Alaska Public MediaAlaska’s foster care system has long been challenged by a need for more case workers and foster families, but now the lack of social workers and willing caretakers has reached a crisis level.Alaska’s foster care system has long been challenged by a need for more case workers and foster families, but now the lack of social workers and willing caretakers has reached a crisis level.no00:58:58Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:10:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: ‘Black in Alaska’ aims to increase African American visibility<![CDATA[<p>Alaska is often called the land of opportunity for anyone willing to work hard, but your race and culture shape how you see the world and how the world sees you. A new compilation of the stories of struggle and triumph provides a lens on the lives and careers of Black Alaskans. We’ll learn more of what it means to be Black in Alaska.</p><p><strong>Listen here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Bill Bailey, advisory committee member, Black in Alaska</li><li>Renee Wardlaw, advisory committee member, Black in Alaska </li><li>Angela Cox, Vice President of External Affairs, Rasmuson Foundation</li><li>Jewel Jones, advisory committee member, Black in Alaska</li></ul><p><strong>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES:</strong></p><p><a href="https://blackinalaska.org/" target="_blank">Black in Alaska</a></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=327697Alaska is often called the land of opportunity for anyone willing to work hard, but your race and culture shape how you see the world and how the world sees you. A new compilation of the stories of struggle and triumph provides a lens on the lives and careers of Black Alaskans. We’ll learn more of what it means to be Black in Alaska.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Bill Bailey, advisory committee member, Black in Alaska
  • Renee Wardlaw, advisory committee member, Black in Alaska
  • Angela Cox, Vice President of External Affairs, Rasmuson Foundation
  • Jewel Jones, advisory committee member, Black in Alaska

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Black in Alaska

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/02/11/talk-of-alaska-black-in-alaska-aims-to-increase-african-american-visibility/Alaska Public MediaA new compilation of the stories of struggle and triumph provides a lens on the lives and careers of Black Alaskans.A new compilation of the stories of struggle and triumph provides a lens on the lives and careers of Black Alaskans.no00:58:58Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:56:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Alaskan Olympians compete in Beijing<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sadie-Kikkan-600x402.jpg" height="268" width="399">Alaskan skiers Sadie Bjornsen and Kikkan Randall will represent the U.S. at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. (Emily Russell/Alaska Public Media)</p><p>Every four years, Alaskans have a chance to test our winter sport prowess on the international stage. Our homegrown athletes will compete in nordic skiing, curling, figure skating, hockey and more this year. With the Winter Olympics already underway in Beijing, we’ll hear from members of Alaska’s winter sports community to learn more about the programs that trained some of our top athletes.</p><p><strong>Listen here: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Adelyn Baxter</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Leland Rich, member, Fairbanks Curling Club</li><li>Reese Hanneman, 2018 Olympic cross-country skier</li><li>Holly Brooks, 2014 Olympic cross-country skier and coach</li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=327138Alaskan skiers Sadie Bjornsen and Kikkan Randall will represent the U.S. at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. (Emily Russell/Alaska Public Media)

Every four years, Alaskans have a chance to test our winter sport prowess on the international stage. Our homegrown athletes will compete in nordic skiing, curling, figure skating, hockey and more this year. With the Winter Olympics already underway in Beijing, we’ll hear from members of Alaska’s winter sports community to learn more about the programs that trained some of our top athletes.

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HOST: Adelyn Baxter

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  • Leland Rich, member, Fairbanks Curling Club
  • Reese Hanneman, 2018 Olympic cross-country skier
  • Holly Brooks, 2014 Olympic cross-country skier and coach

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/02/04/talk-of-alaska-alaskan-olympians-compete-in-beijing/Alaska Public MediaWith the Winter Olympics already underway in Beijing, we’ll hear from members of Alaska’s winter sports community to learn more about the programs that trained some of our top athletes.With the Winter Olympics already underway in Beijing, we’ll hear from members of Alaska’s winter sports community to learn more about the programs that trained some of our top athletes.no00:58:58Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:18:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: State and local partners on coordinating disaster response<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Valley_Wind_Damage_Faubion-2-600x450.jpg" alt="A highway sign is ripped off and laying in trees." height="252" width="336">High winds in Palmer blew over an exit sign off the Glenn Highway. Photographed Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. (Matthew Faubion/Alaska Public Media)</p><p>Hundreds of millions in federal infrastructure money is heading to Alaska. This winter has seen a series of extreme weather events in regions throughout the state. How are local governments planning for a future where climate related threats are more intense and what kind of relief is available to help communities recover? Will federal infrastructure money help build community resilience?</p><p><strong>Listen here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Bryan Fisher, director, Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management</li><li>Jon Erickson, city manager, Yakutat</li><li>Casey Cook, emergency manager, Matanuska-Susitna Borough</li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=326470A highway sign is ripped off and laying in trees.High winds in Palmer blew over an exit sign off the Glenn Highway. Photographed Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. (Matthew Faubion/Alaska Public Media)

Hundreds of millions in federal infrastructure money is heading to Alaska. This winter has seen a series of extreme weather events in regions throughout the state. How are local governments planning for a future where climate related threats are more intense and what kind of relief is available to help communities recover? Will federal infrastructure money help build community resilience?

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Bryan Fisher, director, Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
  • Jon Erickson, city manager, Yakutat
  • Casey Cook, emergency manager, Matanuska-Susitna Borough

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/01/28/talk-of-alaska-responding-to-disasters/Alaska Public MediaThis winter has seen a series of extreme weather events in regions throughout the state. How are local governments planning for a future where climate related threats are more intense and what kind of relief is available to help communities recover?This winter has seen a series of extreme weather events in regions throughout the state. How are local governments planning for a future where climate related threats are more intense and what kind of relief is available to help communities recover?no00:58:58Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:27:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Alaskans respond to anti-Semitism in and outside Alaska<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_3111-600x400.jpg" height="307" width="461">Opponents of the proposed Anchorage mask mandate in the Anchorage Assembly chambers on Sept. 29,2021. Several adorned their clothes with a Star of David, drawing concern from some of Anchorage’s Jewish residents. (Wesley Early/AKPM)</p><p>The Holocaust took place about 80 years ago, but the horror of so many lives lost still haunts the world. Recent incidents of anti-Semitism nationally and in Alaska have highlighted the need to continue educating people about the pain and violence that bigotry can produce if allowed to go unchecked. </p><p><strong>Listen here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Robin Dern, board member, Anti-Defamation League</li><li>Miri Cypers, Northwest Regional Director, Anti-Defamation League</li><li>Rabbi Yosef Greenberg, Lubavitch Jewish Center of Alaska</li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=325912Opponents of the proposed Anchorage mask mandate in the Anchorage Assembly chambers on Sept. 29,2021. Several adorned their clothes with a Star of David, drawing concern from some of Anchorage’s Jewish residents. (Wesley Early/AKPM)

The Holocaust took place about 80 years ago, but the horror of so many lives lost still haunts the world. Recent incidents of anti-Semitism nationally and in Alaska have highlighted the need to continue educating people about the pain and violence that bigotry can produce if allowed to go unchecked.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Robin Dern, board member, Anti-Defamation League
  • Miri Cypers, Northwest Regional Director, Anti-Defamation League
  • Rabbi Yosef Greenberg, Lubavitch Jewish Center of Alaska

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/01/21/alaskans-respond-to-antisemitism-in-and-outside-alaska/Alaska Public MediaRecent incidents of anti-semitism nationally and in Alaska have highlighted the need to continue educating people about the pain and violence that bigotry can produce if allowed to go unchecked.Recent incidents of anti-semitism nationally and in Alaska have highlighted the need to continue educating people about the pain and violence that bigotry can produce if allowed to go unchecked.no00:58:58Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:52:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Health experts address omicron surge questions<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_0643-600x400.jpg" alt="A person in a hospital gown walks around a parked car in a snowy parking lot" height="209" width="313">A COVID-19 testing site on C Street run by Capstone on Jan. 7, 2021. (Lex Treinen/Alaska Public Media)</p><p>The omicron variant surge in Alaska is once again putting health care resources under strain, but not in the same way as last fall’s delta surge. Omicron appears to be more mild than previous variants, but its high rate of transmissibility means hospitals and schools are still seeing significant impacts. How long do health officials expect this surge to last, and how is limited testing adding to the problem?</p><p><strong>Listen here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer, State of Alaska</li><li>Dr. Joe McLaughlin, State Epidemiologist, Department of Health and Social Services</li><li>Jared Kosin, President/CEO, Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association</li><li>Kim Kluckman, RN &amp; Treasurer, Alaska Nurses Association</li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=325526A person in a hospital gown walks around a parked car in a snowy parking lotA COVID-19 testing site on C Street run by Capstone on Jan. 7, 2021. (Lex Treinen/Alaska Public Media)

The omicron variant surge in Alaska is once again putting health care resources under strain, but not in the same way as last fall’s delta surge. Omicron appears to be more mild than previous variants, but its high rate of transmissibility means hospitals and schools are still seeing significant impacts. How long do health officials expect this surge to last, and how is limited testing adding to the problem?

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer, State of Alaska
  • Dr. Joe McLaughlin, State Epidemiologist, Department of Health and Social Services
  • Jared Kosin, President/CEO, Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association
  • Kim Kluckman, RN & Treasurer, Alaska Nurses Association

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/01/18/talk-of-alaska-health-experts-address-omicron-surge-questions/Alaska Public MediaThe omicron variant surge in Alaska is once again putting health care resources under strain, but not in the same way as last fall’s delta surge.The omicron variant surge in Alaska is once again putting health care resources under strain, but not in the same way as last fall’s delta surge.no00:58:58Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:19:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Arctic experts discuss newest five-year research plan<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NPS-musk-ox-608x400-1-600x395.jpg" alt="A small heard of musk ox in field with low mountains around" height="258" width="392">Musk ox grazing on the tundra by the Cape Krusenstern National Monument. (Doug Demarest/ National Park Service)</p><p>As the Arctic experiences unprecedented warming and other impacts from climate change, federal agencies tasked with overseeing research in the region are coordinating with local communities and researchers to determine the best path forward. Experts discuss the newly published five-year Arctic Research Plan and how Alaskans can stay involved.</p><p><strong>Listen here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Larry Hinzman, IARPC Executive Director and Assistant Director for Polar Sciences, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy</li><li>Nikoosh Carlo, Director, Arctic Research Plan Development</li><li>Mike Sfraga, Chair, U.S. Arctic Research Commission</li></ul><p><strong>LINKS:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.iarpccollaborations.org/arctic-research-plan-2022-2026.html" target="_blank">Arctic Research Plan 2022-2026</a></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=324956A small heard of musk ox in field with low mountains aroundMusk ox grazing on the tundra by the Cape Krusenstern National Monument. (Doug Demarest/ National Park Service)

As the Arctic experiences unprecedented warming and other impacts from climate change, federal agencies tasked with overseeing research in the region are coordinating with local communities and researchers to determine the best path forward. Experts discuss the newly published five-year Arctic Research Plan and how Alaskans can stay involved.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Larry Hinzman, IARPC Executive Director and Assistant Director for Polar Sciences, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
  • Nikoosh Carlo, Director, Arctic Research Plan Development
  • Mike Sfraga, Chair, U.S. Arctic Research Commission

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Arctic Research Plan 2022-2026

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2022/01/07/talk-of-alaska-arctic-experts-discuss-newest-five-year-research-plan/Alaska Public MediaAs the Arctic experiences unprecedented warming and other impacts from climate change, federal agencies tasked with overseeing research in the region are coordinating with local communities and researchers to determine the best path forward.As the Arctic experiences unprecedented warming and other impacts from climate change, federal agencies tasked with overseeing research in the region are coordinating with local communities and researchers to determine the best path forward.no00:58:58Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:05:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Crisis Now and mental health resources<![CDATA[<p>When you’re in the middle of a mental health crisis you need help immediately but options are often limited and inappropriate. Organizations around Alaska are working to change that and connect people with the support they need. Guest host Anne Hillman discusses Crisis Now and the state’s evolving mental health response system.</p><p><strong>Listen here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Anne Hillman</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p><strong>Summer Lefebvre</strong>, Psychiatric Emergency Department Manager,<strong> </strong>Providence Alaska Medical Center</p><p><strong>Steve Williams</strong>, Chief Operating Officer, Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority</p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=324275When you’re in the middle of a mental health crisis you need help immediately but options are often limited and inappropriate. Organizations around Alaska are working to change that and connect people with the support they need. Guest host Anne Hillman discusses Crisis Now and the state’s evolving mental health response system.

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HOST: Anne Hillman

GUESTS:

Summer Lefebvre, Psychiatric Emergency Department Manager, Providence Alaska Medical Center

Steve Williams, Chief Operating Officer, Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/12/30/talk-of-alaska-crisis-now-and-mental-health-resources/Alaska Public MediaWhen you're in the middle of a mental health crisis you need help immediately but options are often limited and inappropriate. Organizations around Alaska are working to change that and connect people with the support they need.When you're in the middle of a mental health crisis you need help immediately but options are often limited and inappropriate. Organizations around Alaska are working to change that and connect people with the support they need.no00:58:58Thu, 30 Dec 2021 14:37:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessANCSA at 50 on Talk of Alaska: The next generation of leaders looks forward<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/07032017_Shee-Atika3-600x400.jpg" height="393" width="590">Bunny Blackbird with her mother, Martina Dundas, a partial shareholder born after ANCSA was signed in 1971. Shee Atiká issues distributions to shareholders, funeral benefits, and scholarships. (Emily Kwong/KCAW photo)</p><p>As the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act approaches, corporations, subsidiaries and shareholders in and outside the state are reflecting on the landmark legislation and how it’s evolved over time. Despite the successes, problems remain, including how younger generations of Alaska Natives will be included. In the final Talk of Alaska program in the ANCSA at 50 series, young leaders discuss their vision moving forward.</p><p><strong>Listen here: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Adelyn Baxter</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p>Marina Anderson, Executive Director, Organized Village of Kasaan</p><p>Andrea Gusty, CEO &amp; President, The Kuskokwim Corporation</p><p><strong>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/news/ancsa50/" target="_blank">ANCSA at 50 stories and conversations </a></p><p><a href="http://ANCSA at 50: Behind the history of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (Part 1)" target="_blank">ANCSA at 50 on Talk of Alaska: Behind the history of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (Part 1)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/2021/11/12/ancsa-at-50-the-role-of-native-corporations-in-alaskas-economy/" target="_blank">ANCSA at 50 on Talk of Alaska: The role of Native corporations in Alaska’s economy (Part 2)</a></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=322710Bunny Blackbird with her mother, Martina Dundas, a partial shareholder born after ANCSA was signed in 1971. Shee Atiká issues distributions to shareholders, funeral benefits, and scholarships. (Emily Kwong/KCAW photo)

As the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act approaches, corporations, subsidiaries and shareholders in and outside the state are reflecting on the landmark legislation and how it’s evolved over time. Despite the successes, problems remain, including how younger generations of Alaska Natives will be included. In the final Talk of Alaska program in the ANCSA at 50 series, young leaders discuss their vision moving forward.

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HOST: Adelyn Baxter

GUESTS:

Marina Anderson, Executive Director, Organized Village of Kasaan

Andrea Gusty, CEO & President, The Kuskokwim Corporation

LINKS & RESOURCES:

ANCSA at 50 stories and conversations

ANCSA at 50 on Talk of Alaska: Behind the history of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (Part 1)

ANCSA at 50 on Talk of Alaska: The role of Native corporations in Alaska’s economy (Part 2)

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/12/10/ancsa-at-50-the-next-generation-of-leaders-looks-forward/Alaska Public MediaAs the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act approaches, shareholders in and outside the state are reflecting on the landmark legislation and how it’s evolved over time. Despite the successes, problems remain, including how younger generations of Alaska Natives will be included.As the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act approaches, shareholders in and outside the state are reflecting on the landmark legislation and how it’s evolved over time. Despite the successes, problems remain, including how younger generations of Alaska Natives will be included.no00:58:58Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:20:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: The misinformation pandemic<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20210805_anti_vax_mandate_ANMC_CHEN-3-600x400.jpg" height="236" width="354">Diane Shrader joined roughly 150 protesters to oppose mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for employees at the Alaska Native medical campus on Aug. 5, 2021. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media)</p><p>What will it take to recover from this pandemic? Vaccines and booster shots are widely available, but less than 60% of eligible Alaskans are fully vaccinated. Many doctors feel inaccurate information and conspiracy theories are a big part of the problem. How are they working to help their patients believe in the facts?</p><p><strong>Listen here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Justin Ruffridge, Pharmacist &amp; Soldotna City Council member</li><li>Dr. Robin Ninefeldt, Board Certified Family Medicine Physician</li><li>Dr. Tom Quimby, emergency physician, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center</li></ul><p><strong>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES:</strong></p><p><a href="https://alaska-coronavirus-vaccine-outreach-alaska-dhss.hub.arcgis.com/" target="_blank">Alaska COVID-19 Information Hub</a></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=322088Diane Shrader joined roughly 150 protesters to oppose mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for employees at the Alaska Native medical campus on Aug. 5, 2021. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media)

What will it take to recover from this pandemic? Vaccines and booster shots are widely available, but less than 60% of eligible Alaskans are fully vaccinated. Many doctors feel inaccurate information and conspiracy theories are a big part of the problem. How are they working to help their patients believe in the facts?

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Justin Ruffridge, Pharmacist & Soldotna City Council member
  • Dr. Robin Ninefeldt, Board Certified Family Medicine Physician
  • Dr. Tom Quimby, emergency physician, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

LINKS & RESOURCES:

Alaska COVID-19 Information Hub

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/12/03/the-misinformation-pandemic/Alaska Public MediaVaccines and booster shots are widely available, but less than 60% of eligible Alaskans are fully vaccinated. Many doctors feel inaccurate information and conspiracy theories are a big part of the problem. How are they working to help their patients believe in the facts?Vaccines and booster shots are widely available, but less than 60% of eligible Alaskans are fully vaccinated. Many doctors feel inaccurate information and conspiracy theories are a big part of the problem. How are they working to help their patients believe in the facts?no00:58:58Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:03:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: How will supply constraints affect holiday shopping for Alaskans?<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/P1050005-830x623-1-600x450.jpg" alt="A foggy street with businesses" height="312" width="418">Many businesses closed or reduced operations early on during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Abbey Collins/Alaska Public Media)</p><p>Alaska businesses are facing another holiday season of pandemic problems, this time from shipping delays and price increases that are rippling across the national and international economy. How are they weathering this latest challenge? Small business owners share their experiences and the Alaska Small Business Development Center breaks down the challenges.</p><p><strong>Listen here: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p>Jon Bittner, executive director, Alaska Small Business Development Center</p><p>Jonathan White, owner, SteamDot Coffee Roasters</p><p>Camille Adenaka, owner, <a href="https://apresalaska.com/" target="_blank">Apres Alaska</a></p><p><strong>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES:</strong></p><p><a href="https://buyalaska.com/" target="_blank">Buy Alaska</a></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=321705A foggy street with businessesMany businesses closed or reduced operations early on during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Abbey Collins/Alaska Public Media)

Alaska businesses are facing another holiday season of pandemic problems, this time from shipping delays and price increases that are rippling across the national and international economy. How are they weathering this latest challenge? Small business owners share their experiences and the Alaska Small Business Development Center breaks down the challenges.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

Jon Bittner, executive director, Alaska Small Business Development Center

Jonathan White, owner, SteamDot Coffee Roasters

Camille Adenaka, owner, Apres Alaska

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Buy Alaska

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/11/30/how-will-supply-constraints-affect-holiday-shopping-for-alaskans/Alaska Public MediaAlaska businesses are facing another holiday season of pandemic problems, this time from shipping delays and price increases that are rippling across the national and international economy.Alaska businesses are facing another holiday season of pandemic problems, this time from shipping delays and price increases that are rippling across the national and international economy.no00:58:58Tue, 30 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: ‘A Thousand Trails Home’ and other winter titles<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/porcupine-caribou_Andy_Ramey-600x450.jpg" alt="Three caribou stand on the tundra." height="159" width="212">Caribou from the Porcupine Caribou Herd in 2007. The herd often calves on the Arctic Coastal Plain. (Andrew Ramey/USGS)</p><p>The history of caribou, their migrations within the arctic, climate change and the intertwined lives of the people who depend on this fragile ecosystem are captured in Kotzebue-based author Seth Kantner’s latest book, “A Thousand Trails Home: Living With Caribou.” As the cold and dark part of our season settles in, join us for a discussion on Kantner’s writing and other new Alaska author releases for winter reading.</p><p><strong>Listen here: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p>Seth Kantner, author, “A Thousand Trails Home: Living With Caribou”</p><p>Barbara Hood, Board President, <a href="https://49writers.org/" target="_blank">49 Writers</a></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=320960Three caribou stand on the tundra.Caribou from the Porcupine Caribou Herd in 2007. The herd often calves on the Arctic Coastal Plain. (Andrew Ramey/USGS)

The history of caribou, their migrations within the arctic, climate change and the intertwined lives of the people who depend on this fragile ecosystem are captured in Kotzebue-based author Seth Kantner’s latest book, “A Thousand Trails Home: Living With Caribou.” As the cold and dark part of our season settles in, join us for a discussion on Kantner’s writing and other new Alaska author releases for winter reading.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

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Seth Kantner, author, “A Thousand Trails Home: Living With Caribou”

Barbara Hood, Board President, 49 Writers

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/11/19/talk-of-alaska-a-thousand-trails-home-and-other-winter-titles/Alaska Public MediaAs the cold and dark part of our season settles in, join us for a discussion on Seth Kantner’s writing and other new Alaska author releases for winter reading.As the cold and dark part of our season settles in, join us for a discussion on Seth Kantner’s writing and other new Alaska author releases for winter reading.no00:58:58Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:27:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessANCSA at 50 on Talk of Alaska: The role of Native corporations in Alaska’s economy<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ancsa-map.jpg" height="286" width="429"></p><p>Fifty years ago, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act established regional and village corporations throughout the state. In the second of our three-part discussion of ANCSA, we’ll speak with corporate executives about the economic and cultural impact the corporations have on not just Alaska Native lives, but on all Alaskans.</p><p><strong>Listen here: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p>Kim Reitmeier, Executive Director, ANCSA Regional Association</p><p>Hallie Bissett, Executive Director, Alaska Native Village Corporation Association</p><p>Aaron Schutt, ARA Chair and President &amp; CEO, Doyon Limited</p><p><strong>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES:</strong></p><p>Part 1 — <a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/2021/10/15/ancsa-at-50-behind-the-history-of-the-alaska-native-claims-settlement-act/" target="_blank">ANCSA at 50: Behind the history of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act</a></p><p>S<a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/2021/11/10/celebrating-ancsa-at-50-special-alaska-insight-nov-17/" target="_blank">pecial Alaska Insight: Celebrating ANCSA at 50 – Nov 17</a></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=320451

Fifty years ago, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act established regional and village corporations throughout the state. In the second of our three-part discussion of ANCSA, we’ll speak with corporate executives about the economic and cultural impact the corporations have on not just Alaska Native lives, but on all Alaskans.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

Kim Reitmeier, Executive Director, ANCSA Regional Association

Hallie Bissett, Executive Director, Alaska Native Village Corporation Association

Aaron Schutt, ARA Chair and President & CEO, Doyon Limited

LINKS & RESOURCES:

Part 1 — ANCSA at 50: Behind the history of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act

Special Alaska Insight: Celebrating ANCSA at 50 – Nov 17

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/11/12/ancsa-at-50-the-role-of-native-corporations-in-alaskas-economy/Alaska Public MediaFifty years ago, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act established regional and village corporations throughout the state. In the second of our three-part discussion of ANCSA, we’ll speak with corporate executives about the economic and cultural impact the corporations have on not just Alaska Native lives, but on all Alaskans.Fifty years ago, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act established regional and village corporations throughout the state. In the second of our three-part discussion of ANCSA, we’ll speak with corporate executives about the economic and cultural impact the corporations have on not just Alaska Native lives, but on all Alaskans.no00:58:58Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:07:00 -0900webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Resources for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing housing insecurity<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/06252019_Pride1-600x450.jpg" height="254" width="338">Juneau drag queen Gigi Monroe performs at the youth Pride party on June 20, 2019. (Photo by Zoe Grueskin/KTOO)</p><p>Queer and trans youth are at increased risk of homelessness across the nation. In Alaska, limited resources compound the problem, and that makes it more likely young people will become chronically homeless. How are advocates working to address the shortfalls?</p><p><strong>Listen here: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Adelyn Baxter</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p>Julia Terry, Co-Director of Programming, Choosing Our Roots</p><p>Enigma Jindra, board member &amp; youth advocate, Choosing Our Roots</p><p>Tracey Wiese, Clinic Director, Identity Health Clinic</p><p>Joe Hemphill, Chief Development Officer, Covenant House</p><p><strong>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES:</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.choosingourroots.org/" target="_blank">Choosing Our Roots</a></p><p><a href="https://covenanthouseak.org/" target="_blank">Covenant House</a></p><p><a href="https://identityalaska.org/" target="_blank">Identity Alaska</a></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=319766Juneau drag queen Gigi Monroe performs at the youth Pride party on June 20, 2019. (Photo by Zoe Grueskin/KTOO)

Queer and trans youth are at increased risk of homelessness across the nation. In Alaska, limited resources compound the problem, and that makes it more likely young people will become chronically homeless. How are advocates working to address the shortfalls?

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HOST: Adelyn Baxter

GUESTS:

Julia Terry, Co-Director of Programming, Choosing Our Roots

Enigma Jindra, board member & youth advocate, Choosing Our Roots

Tracey Wiese, Clinic Director, Identity Health Clinic

Joe Hemphill, Chief Development Officer, Covenant House

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Choosing Our Roots

Covenant House

Identity Alaska

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/11/05/resources-for-lgbtq-youth-experiencing-housing-insecurity/Alaska Public MediaQueer and trans youth are at increased risk of homelessness across the nation. In Alaska, limited resources compound the problem, and that makes it more likely young people will become chronically homeless. How are advocates working to address the shortfalls?Queer and trans youth are at increased risk of homelessness across the nation. In Alaska, limited resources compound the problem, and that makes it more likely young people will become chronically homeless. How are advocates working to address the shortfalls?no00:58:58Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:46:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Now back in the classroom, Alaska’s students are falling behind<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200921_Mat_Su_Schools_CHEN-36.jpg" alt="students sitting at desks" height="253" width="379">Students in a classroom at Redington Sr. Jr/Sr High School in Wasilla on September 21, 2020. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media)</p><p>Educators and students have been through the gamut over the last year and a half. Now that they’re back in the classroom, the long term impacts of virtual learning and social isolation are making themselves known. Teachers are reporting issues with learning loss, with students falling behind where they should be academically, and behavior. Educators share how they’re addressing these problems amid an ongoing pandemic.</p><p><strong>Listen here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Tom Klaameyer</strong>, president, National Education Association Alaska</li><li><strong>Nathan Erfurth</strong>, president, Kenai Peninsula Education Association</li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=318903students sitting at desksStudents in a classroom at Redington Sr. Jr/Sr High School in Wasilla on September 21, 2020. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media)

Educators and students have been through the gamut over the last year and a half. Now that they’re back in the classroom, the long term impacts of virtual learning and social isolation are making themselves known. Teachers are reporting issues with learning loss, with students falling behind where they should be academically, and behavior. Educators share how they’re addressing these problems amid an ongoing pandemic.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Tom Klaameyer, president, National Education Association Alaska
  • Nathan Erfurth, president, Kenai Peninsula Education Association

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/10/29/now-back-in-the-classroom-alaskan-students-are-falling-behind/Alaska Public MediaNow that they're back in the classroom, the long term impacts of virtual learning and social isolation are making themselves known. Teachers are reporting issues with learning loss, with students falling behind where they should be academically, and behavior.Now that they're back in the classroom, the long term impacts of virtual learning and social isolation are making themselves known. Teachers are reporting issues with learning loss, with students falling behind where they should be academically, and behavior.no00:58:58Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessTalk of Alaska: Supply line delay impacts in Alaska<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/MVIMG_20200322_105707-600x450.jpg" alt="A crane lifts a conex" height="265" width="353">A crane prepares to move a shipping container off a cargo ship and onto a truck at the Port of Alaska on March 22, 2020. (Mayowa Aina/Alaska Public Media)</p><p>International and national shipping delays are rippling down the supply line to Alaska. What’s causing the issues, and what does it mean for consumers and businesses in our state? How are the pandemic and labor shortages contributing to the slowdown? Experts explain the impacts and what’s being done to address them ahead of the holiday shopping season.</p><p><strong>Listen here: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST: Lori Townsend</strong></p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Darren Prokop, Professor of Logistics, University of Alaska Anchorage</strong></li><li><strong>Ralph Townsend, Professor of Economics, University of Alaska Anchorage Institute of Social and Economic Research</strong></li><li><strong>Alyssa Rodrigues, State Director, Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership</strong></li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p><strong>Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast.</strong></p><p><strong>Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org (Comments may be read on air).</strong></p><p><strong>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</strong></p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</strong></p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream: </strong><a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank"><strong>Click here to stream.</strong></a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=318351A crane lifts a conexA crane prepares to move a shipping container off a cargo ship and onto a truck at the Port of Alaska on March 22, 2020. (Mayowa Aina/Alaska Public Media)

International and national shipping delays are rippling down the supply line to Alaska. What’s causing the issues, and what does it mean for consumers and businesses in our state? How are the pandemic and labor shortages contributing to the slowdown? Experts explain the impacts and what’s being done to address them ahead of the holiday shopping season.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Darren Prokop, Professor of Logistics, University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Ralph Townsend, Professor of Economics, University of Alaska Anchorage Institute of Social and Economic Research
  • Alyssa Rodrigues, State Director, Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/10/22/supply-line-delay-impacts-in-alaska/Alaska Public MediaInternational and national shipping delays are rippling down the supply line to Alaska. What’s causing the issues, and what does it mean for consumers and businesses in our state?International and national shipping delays are rippling down the supply line to Alaska. What’s causing the issues, and what does it mean for consumers and businesses in our state?no00:58:58Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:58:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessANCSA at 50 on Talk of Alaska: Behind the history of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/191013_e_y_willie_hensley_copy-600x400.jpg" alt="A man in a vest speaks into a microphone." height="291" width="437">Willie Iġġiaġruk Hensley speaks during the Elders and Youth conference in 2019 at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. (Tripp J Crouse/KNBA)</p><p>It has been called the most important legislative act since statehood. The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act is 50 years old in December and the economic effect of the Native Corporations ripples across the state, representing an increasingly larger piece of the state’s economy and jobs. What do those who helped create ANCSA think about it today? What are the biggest successes and where are the fault lines? In the first of a series of conversations about ANCSA’s legacy, guests who were there at the beginning lay out the history.</p><p><strong>Listen here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p><strong>Willie Hensley</strong>, former state legislator</p><p><strong>Marlene Johnson</strong>, former chairmen, Sealaska Corporation</p><p><strong>Joe Rothstein</strong>, former Anchorage Daily News editor and former chief of staff to Sen. Mike Gravel</p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=317707A man in a vest speaks into a microphone.Willie Iġġiaġruk Hensley speaks during the Elders and Youth conference in 2019 at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. (Tripp J Crouse/KNBA)

It has been called the most important legislative act since statehood. The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act is 50 years old in December and the economic effect of the Native Corporations ripples across the state, representing an increasingly larger piece of the state’s economy and jobs. What do those who helped create ANCSA think about it today? What are the biggest successes and where are the fault lines? In the first of a series of conversations about ANCSA’s legacy, guests who were there at the beginning lay out the history.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

Willie Hensley, former state legislator

Marlene Johnson, former chairmen, Sealaska Corporation

Joe Rothstein, former Anchorage Daily News editor and former chief of staff to Sen. Mike Gravel

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/10/15/ancsa-at-50-behind-the-history-of-the-alaska-native-claims-settlement-act/Alaska Public MediaThe Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act is 50 years old in December and the economic effect of the Native Corporations ripples across the state, representing an increasingly larger piece of the state’s economy and jobs.The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act is 50 years old in December and the economic effect of the Native Corporations ripples across the state, representing an increasingly larger piece of the state’s economy and jobs.no00:58:58Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:16:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessWhat’s in store for the PFD?<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Permanent-Fund-Corp-600x450.jpg" height="232" width="309">The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation. (Photo by Skip Gray/360 North)</p><p>Permanent Fund Dividends will arrive soon, but the plan to pay for them going forward hasn’t materialized. Legislators have yet to agree on a solution, despite a fourth special legislative session and a list of recommendations made by a bipartisan working group this summer. Advocates share their ideas for a sustainable plan for the future.</p><p><strong>Listen here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p><strong>Andrew Kitchenman</strong>, State Government Reporter, Alaska Public Media and KTOO</p><p><strong>Rick Halford</strong>, Permanent Fund Defenders</p><p><strong>Brad Keithley</strong>, Managing Director, Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets</p><p><strong>Cliff Groh</strong>, Alaska Common Ground</p><p><em>CORRECTION: Alaska Public Media and KTOO reporter Andrew Kitchenman made an error in this Talk of Alaska. An update to public employee pension contributions will save the state more than $100 million per year. It will not cost more money than the working group assumed.</em></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=317021The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation. (Photo by Skip Gray/360 North)

Permanent Fund Dividends will arrive soon, but the plan to pay for them going forward hasn’t materialized. Legislators have yet to agree on a solution, despite a fourth special legislative session and a list of recommendations made by a bipartisan working group this summer. Advocates share their ideas for a sustainable plan for the future.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

Andrew Kitchenman, State Government Reporter, Alaska Public Media and KTOO

Rick Halford, Permanent Fund Defenders

Brad Keithley, Managing Director, Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets

Cliff Groh, Alaska Common Ground

CORRECTION: Alaska Public Media and KTOO reporter Andrew Kitchenman made an error in this Talk of Alaska. An update to public employee pension contributions will save the state more than $100 million per year. It will not cost more money than the working group assumed.

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/10/08/whats-in-store-for-the-permanent-fund-dividend/Alaska Public MediaPermanent Fund Dividends will arrive soon, but the plan to pay for them going forward hasn’t materialized. Legislators have yet to agree on a solution, despite starting a fourth special session and a list of recommendations made by a bipartisan working group this summer.Permanent Fund Dividends will arrive soon, but the plan to pay for them going forward hasn’t materialized. Legislators have yet to agree on a solution, despite starting a fourth special session and a list of recommendations made by a bipartisan working group this summer.no00:58:58Fri, 08 Oct 2021 16:48:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessCold Mountain Path and the stories behind one of Alaska’s most scenic ghost towns<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Kizzia-CMP-cover-388x600-1.jpg" height="378" width="249"></p><p>What stories do Alaska’s ghost towns have to tell? In his newest book, longtime Alaska writer Tom Kizzia explores that question in McCarthy, digging into the bygone days of the tiny community nestled into Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Cold Mountain Path explores forgotten stories of mining, homesteading and loss. We’ll also discuss the new micropress based out of McCarthy that’s publishing the book.</p><p><strong>Listen here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Adelyn Baxter</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p><strong>Tom Kizzia</strong>, author, Cold Mountain Path</p><p><strong>Jeremy Pataky</strong>, publisher, Porphyry Press</p><p><strong>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://porphyry.press/" target="_blank">Porphyry Press</a></li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=316289

What stories do Alaska’s ghost towns have to tell? In his newest book, longtime Alaska writer Tom Kizzia explores that question in McCarthy, digging into the bygone days of the tiny community nestled into Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Cold Mountain Path explores forgotten stories of mining, homesteading and loss. We’ll also discuss the new micropress based out of McCarthy that’s publishing the book.

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HOST: Adelyn Baxter

GUESTS:

Tom Kizzia, author, Cold Mountain Path

Jeremy Pataky, publisher, Porphyry Press

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/10/01/cold-mountain-path-and-the-stories-behind-one-of-alaskas-most-scenic-ghost-towns/Alaska Public MediaIn his newest book, longtime Alaska writer Tom Kizzia explores the history of McCarthy, digging into the bygone days of the tiny community nestled into Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Cold Mountain Path explores forgotten stories of mining, homesteading and loss.In his newest book, longtime Alaska writer Tom Kizzia explores the history of McCarthy, digging into the bygone days of the tiny community nestled into Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Cold Mountain Path explores forgotten stories of mining, homesteading and loss.no00:58:58Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:20:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessLISTEN: What do low chum returns mean for Yukon River subsistence?<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_0235-600x400.jpg" height="369" width="563">Two people pick up donations of chum and king salmon that will be distributed to villages along the lower Yukon river. (Olivia Ebertz/KYUK)</p><p><br></p><p>The Chinook salmon fishery on the Yukon has been in decline for years, but this fall chum salmon numbers also collapsed and all subsistence and commercial salmon fishing was shut down on the Yukon. That left fishermen and families without a vital source of income and food for the coming winter. What’s known about the causes and consequences of the fisheries collapse? How are communities responding?</p><p><strong>Listen:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Holly Carroll</strong>, Yukon River Subsistence Fishery Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service</li><li><strong>Sabrina Garcia</strong>, Marine Research Biologist, Alaska Department of Fish and Game</li><li><strong>Alida Trainor,</strong> Subsistence Resource Specialist, Alaska Department of Fish and Game </li><li><strong>Rhonda Pitka</strong>, First Chief of the Village of Beaver </li><li><strong>Brooke Woods,</strong> Chair, Yukon River Intertribal Fish Commission</li></ul><p><strong>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/2021/08/19/yukon-subsistence-users-go-to-new-lengths-for-food-after-chums-dont-return/" target="_blank">Yukon subsistence users go to new lengths for food after chums don’t return</a></li><li><a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/2021/08/30/subsistence-users-scientists-seek-answers-for-chum-salmon-declines/" target="_blank">Subsistence users, scientists seek answers for chum salmon declines</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ADFGUnderseaWorldOfSalmonAndSharks" target="_blank">ADF&amp;G – The Undersea World of Salmon and Sharks</a></li><li><a href="https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/board" target="_blank">Federal Subsistence Board</a></li><li><a href="https://www.yukonriverpanel.com/" target="_blank">Yukon River Panel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.npfmc.org/" target="_blank">North Pacific Fishery Management Council</a></li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=315729Two people pick up donations of chum and king salmon that will be distributed to villages along the lower Yukon river. (Olivia Ebertz/KYUK)


The Chinook salmon fishery on the Yukon has been in decline for years, but this fall chum salmon numbers also collapsed and all subsistence and commercial salmon fishing was shut down on the Yukon. That left fishermen and families without a vital source of income and food for the coming winter. What’s known about the causes and consequences of the fisheries collapse? How are communities responding?

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Holly Carroll, Yukon River Subsistence Fishery Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
  • Sabrina Garcia, Marine Research Biologist, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
  • Alida Trainor, Subsistence Resource Specialist, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
  • Rhonda Pitka, First Chief of the Village of Beaver
  • Brooke Woods, Chair, Yukon River Intertribal Fish Commission

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/09/24/what-do-low-chum-returns-mean-for-yukon-river-subsistence/Alaska Public MediaChum salmon numbers collapsed this fall on the Yukon River and all subsistence and commercial salmon fishing was shut down. That left fishermen and families without a vital source of income and food for the coming winter.Chum salmon numbers collapsed this fall on the Yukon River and all subsistence and commercial salmon fishing was shut down. That left fishermen and families without a vital source of income and food for the coming winter.no00:58:58Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:22:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessLISTEN: Hospitals are filling up thanks to COVID-19<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/RM_Bartlett-3-830x553-1-600x400.jpg" alt="A mostly empty hospital hallway" height="243" width="365">A nearly empty critical care unit at Bartlett Hospital on April 7, 2020, in Juneau, Alaska. on (Photo by Rashah McChesney/KTOO)</p><p><br></p><p>Alaska hospitals are in crisis. The state is setting new records for COVID case numbers and hospitalizations, overwhelming medical facilities and forcing providers to make difficult decisions about who gets an ICU bed and who has to wait. What needs to happen to bring things back to a manageable level?</p><p><strong>Listen here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p><strong>Jared Kosin,</strong> President &amp; CEO, Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association</p><p><strong>Dr. Ellen Hodges, </strong>Chief of Staff, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation</p><p><strong>Dr. Kristen Solana Walkinshaw</strong>, Chief of Staff, Providence Alaska Medical Center</p><p><strong>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/2021/09/20/alaskas-largest-hospital-expects-health-care-rationing-to-last-weeks/" target="_blank">Alaska’s largest hospital expects health care rationing to last weeks</a></li><li><a href="https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/21062484/signed-mec-letter.pdf" target="_blank">Letter from medical professionals at Providence Alaska Medical Center</a></li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=314986A mostly empty hospital hallwayA nearly empty critical care unit at Bartlett Hospital on April 7, 2020, in Juneau, Alaska. on (Photo by Rashah McChesney/KTOO)


Alaska hospitals are in crisis. The state is setting new records for COVID case numbers and hospitalizations, overwhelming medical facilities and forcing providers to make difficult decisions about who gets an ICU bed and who has to wait. What needs to happen to bring things back to a manageable level?

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

Jared Kosin, President & CEO, Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association

Dr. Ellen Hodges, Chief of Staff, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation

Dr. Kristen Solana Walkinshaw, Chief of Staff, Providence Alaska Medical Center

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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/09/16/hospitals-are-filling-up-thanks-to-covid-19/Alaska Public MediaAlaska hospitals are in crisis. The state is setting new records for COVID case numbers and hospitalizations, overwhelming medical facilities and forcing providers to make difficult decisions about who gets an ICU bed and who has to wait. What needs to happen to bring things back to a manageable level?Alaska hospitals are in crisis. The state is setting new records for COVID case numbers and hospitalizations, overwhelming medical facilities and forcing providers to make difficult decisions about who gets an ICU bed and who has to wait. What needs to happen to bring things back to a manageable level?no00:58:58Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:39:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessLISTEN: Labor, supply lines and economic outlook<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210714_49thstatebrewing_CHEN-30-600x400.jpg" alt="a person holds a tray of food on a restaurant deck" height="400" width="600">Food runner Amanda prepares to deliver entrées at 49th State Brewing in downtown Anchorage. The wait to be seated on a Wednesday evening in July was roughly 1.5- to 2-hours, according to staff and patrons. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media)</p><p>With no more federal relief coming, what do economists see on the horizon for Alaska’s labor shortage? How much did tourism’s return over the summer make up for the last year of deep loss? Was it enough to help businesses survive the winter? How does the pandemic continue to affect supply lines and commerce?</p><p><strong>Listen here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p><strong>Sarah Leonard</strong>, President &amp; CEO, Alaska Travel Industry Association</p><p><strong>Neal Fried</strong>, Economist, Alaska Department of Labor</p><p><strong>Nolan Klouda</strong>, Executive Director, University of Alaska Anchorage Center for Economic Development</p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=314274a person holds a tray of food on a restaurant deckFood runner Amanda prepares to deliver entrées at 49th State Brewing in downtown Anchorage. The wait to be seated on a Wednesday evening in July was roughly 1.5- to 2-hours, according to staff and patrons. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media)

With no more federal relief coming, what do economists see on the horizon for Alaska’s labor shortage? How much did tourism’s return over the summer make up for the last year of deep loss? Was it enough to help businesses survive the winter? How does the pandemic continue to affect supply lines and commerce?

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

Sarah Leonard, President & CEO, Alaska Travel Industry Association

Neal Fried, Economist, Alaska Department of Labor

Nolan Klouda, Executive Director, University of Alaska Anchorage Center for Economic Development

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/09/10/labor-supply-lines-and-economic-outlook/Alaska Public MediaWith no more federal relief coming, what do economists see on the horizon for Alaska’s labor shortage? How much did tourism’s return over the summer make up for the last year of deep loss? Was it enough to help businesses survive the winter? How does the pandemic continue to affect supply lines and commerce?With no more federal relief coming, what do economists see on the horizon for Alaska’s labor shortage? How much did tourism’s return over the summer make up for the last year of deep loss? Was it enough to help businesses survive the winter? How does the pandemic continue to affect supply lines and commerce?no00:58:58Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:31:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessLISTEN: There will be shrooms<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160824_Mushrooms_Mark-Byzewski-Flickr-600x400.jpg" height="218" width="328">Photo: Mark Byzewski</p><p>For many Alaskans, fall’s cooler temperatures and wet weather signal the peak of mushroom season. Two regional fungus festivals are happening this month, and whether you’re a veteran forager or a budding mycologist, there’s so much to learn about and discover in the woods and your own backyard.</p><p><strong>Listen here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Adelyn Baxter</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><p><strong>Kate Mohatt</strong>, Prince William Sound Zone Ecologist, U.S. Forest Service</p><p><strong>Cathy Renfeldt</strong>, executive director, Cordova Chamber of Commerce</p><p><strong>Gabriel Wingard</strong>, co-president, Turnagain Arm Mycological Society</p><p><strong>LINKS:</strong></p><p><a href="https://fungusfair.com/" target="_blank">Girdwood Fungus Fair</a></p><p><a href="https://www.cordovafungusfest.com/" target="_blank">Cordova Fungus Festival</a></p><p><a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/2021/08/27/gathering-and-foraging-in-alaska/" target="_blank">Outdoor Explorer: Gathering and foraging in Alaska</a></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=313557Photo: Mark Byzewski

For many Alaskans, fall’s cooler temperatures and wet weather signal the peak of mushroom season. Two regional fungus festivals are happening this month, and whether you’re a veteran forager or a budding mycologist, there’s so much to learn about and discover in the woods and your own backyard.

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HOST: Adelyn Baxter

GUESTS:

Kate Mohatt, Prince William Sound Zone Ecologist, U.S. Forest Service

Cathy Renfeldt, executive director, Cordova Chamber of Commerce

Gabriel Wingard, co-president, Turnagain Arm Mycological Society

LINKS:

Girdwood Fungus Fair

Cordova Fungus Festival

Outdoor Explorer: Gathering and foraging in Alaska

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/09/03/there-will-be-shrooms/Alaska Public MediaFor many Alaskans, fall’s cooler temperatures and wet weather signal the peak of mushroom season. Two regional fungus festivals are happening this month, and whether you're a veteran forager or a budding mycologist, there’s so much to learn about and discover in the woods and your own backyard.For many Alaskans, fall’s cooler temperatures and wet weather signal the peak of mushroom season. Two regional fungus festivals are happening this month, and whether you're a veteran forager or a budding mycologist, there’s so much to learn about and discover in the woods and your own backyard.no00:58:58Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:34:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessLISTEN: Kids and COVID-19 — what do parents need to know?<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/RM_Sayeik-5-1536x1024-1-600x400.jpg" alt="A group of children play in puddles." height="231" width="352">Avery Barnaby dances on the playground during her first day back to school as a first-grader at Sayéik Gastineau Community School on Jan. 14, 2021, in Juneau. (Rashah McChesney/KTOO)</p><p>Students are back in school amid rising COVID-19 cases and community divisions over how to keep them safe. That has left many parents questioning how to best keep their families healthy. How much risk does the delta variant pose for unvaccinated children? And when can kids under age 12 expect to be able to get the shot? Medical experts weigh in and share advice for parents.</p><p><strong>Listen here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Adelyn Baxter</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Dr. Michelle Laufer</strong>, pediatrician, Medical Park Family Care</li><li><strong>Coleman Cutchins</strong>, lead pharmacist, Department of Health and Social Services</li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=312712A group of children play in puddles.Avery Barnaby dances on the playground during her first day back to school as a first-grader at Sayéik Gastineau Community School on Jan. 14, 2021, in Juneau. (Rashah McChesney/KTOO)

Students are back in school amid rising COVID-19 cases and community divisions over how to keep them safe. That has left many parents questioning how to best keep their families healthy. How much risk does the delta variant pose for unvaccinated children? And when can kids under age 12 expect to be able to get the shot? Medical experts weigh in and share advice for parents.

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HOST: Adelyn Baxter

GUESTS:

  • Dr. Michelle Laufer, pediatrician, Medical Park Family Care
  • Coleman Cutchins, lead pharmacist, Department of Health and Social Services

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/08/27/kids-and-covid-what-do-parents-need-to-know/Alaska Public MediaStudents are back in school amid rising COVID-19 cases and community divisions over how to keep them safe.Students are back in school amid rising COVID-19 cases and community divisions over how to keep them safe.no00:58:58Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:43:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessLISTEN: Housing concerns persist as another pandemic winter approaches<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/01202017_Homeless_MCChesney-600x400.jpg" height="224" width="340">Two people and a dog curl up near a boiler room on Shattuck Way on Jan. 20, 2017 in downtown Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by Rashah McChesney/Alaska’s Energy Desk)</p><p>For Alaskans who experience homelessness, the looming colder weather creates additional stress. The highly contagious delta variant of COVID-19 makes the logistics of safe shelter more complicated. What are the plans in Anchorage and across Alaska to ensure that residents without stable housing have help? How do those plans address public health and safety?</p><p><strong>Listen here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jasmine Boyle</strong>, executive director, Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness</li><li><strong>Dr. John Morris</strong>, homelessness coordinator, Anchorage Mayor’s Office</li><li><strong>Roger Branson</strong>, member, Anchorage Houseless Advisory Council</li><li><strong>Chris Kolerok</strong>, Director of Public Policy, Cook Inlet Housing Authority</li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=311937Two people and a dog curl up near a boiler room on Shattuck Way on Jan. 20, 2017 in downtown Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by Rashah McChesney/Alaska’s Energy Desk)

For Alaskans who experience homelessness, the looming colder weather creates additional stress. The highly contagious delta variant of COVID-19 makes the logistics of safe shelter more complicated. What are the plans in Anchorage and across Alaska to ensure that residents without stable housing have help? How do those plans address public health and safety?

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Jasmine Boyle, executive director, Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness
  • Dr. John Morris, homelessness coordinator, Anchorage Mayor’s Office
  • Roger Branson, member, Anchorage Houseless Advisory Council
  • Chris Kolerok, Director of Public Policy, Cook Inlet Housing Authority

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/08/20/housing-concerns-persist-as-another-pandemic-winter-approaches/Alaska Public MediaFor Alaskans who experience homelessness, the looming colder weather creates additional stress. What are the plans in Anchorage and across Alaska to ensure that residents without stable housing have help?For Alaskans who experience homelessness, the looming colder weather creates additional stress. What are the plans in Anchorage and across Alaska to ensure that residents without stable housing have help?no00:58:58Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:36:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessLISTEN: Gov. Dunleavy makes his case for constitutional amendments<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/50349512077_8450536707_c-600x400.jpg" alt="Gov. Mike Dunleavy" height="194" width="291">Gov. Mike Dunleavy (Dunleavy Flckr)</p><p>Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants to amend the state constitution to enshrine an annual Permanent Fund earnings amount to use for government spending and dividends, impose a cap on annual spending and hold a statewide vote on any new taxes. As the third special legislative session gets underway to work on stabilizing the state budget, Dunleavy describes why he believes his proposals are the best way forward.</p><p><strong>Listen here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Gov. Mike Dunleavy</strong></li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=311034Gov. Mike DunleavyGov. Mike Dunleavy (Dunleavy Flckr)

Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants to amend the state constitution to enshrine an annual Permanent Fund earnings amount to use for government spending and dividends, impose a cap on annual spending and hold a statewide vote on any new taxes. As the third special legislative session gets underway to work on stabilizing the state budget, Dunleavy describes why he believes his proposals are the best way forward.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

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  • Gov. Mike Dunleavy

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/08/13/gov-dunleavy-makes-his-case-for-constitutional-amendments/Alaska Public MediaAs the third special legislative session gets underway to work on stabilizing the state budget, Gov. Dunleavy describes why he believes his proposals are the best way forward.As the third special legislative session gets underway to work on stabilizing the state budget, Gov. Dunleavy describes why he believes his proposals are the best way forward.no00:58:58Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:12:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessLISTEN: The challenge of child care<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Gold-Creek-Child-Development-Center-600x335.jpg" height="197" width="353">Childcare workers interact with infants at Gold Creek Child Development Center in Juneau in May, 2018. (Jeremy Hsieh/KTOO)</p><p>Reliable and affordable child care continues to be a challenge for many families. The upcoming school year may help some, but before- and after-school care is limited. With a new surge in COVID cases, how are child care providers balancing the need for safety with parents’ needs to work? </p><p><strong>Listen here: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Stephanie Berglund</strong>, CEO, thread</li><li><strong>Barbara Dubovich</strong>, CEO, Camp Fire Alaska</li><li><strong>Sarah Nicohls</strong>, Executive director, Fairbanks Montessori School</li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=310424Childcare workers interact with infants at Gold Creek Child Development Center in Juneau in May, 2018. (Jeremy Hsieh/KTOO)

Reliable and affordable child care continues to be a challenge for many families. The upcoming school year may help some, but before- and after-school care is limited. With a new surge in COVID cases, how are child care providers balancing the need for safety with parents’ needs to work?

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Stephanie Berglund, CEO, thread
  • Barbara Dubovich, CEO, Camp Fire Alaska
  • Sarah Nicohls, Executive director, Fairbanks Montessori School

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/08/09/the-challenge-of-child-care/Alaska Public MediaWith a new surge in COVID cases, how are child care providers balancing the need for safety with parents’ needs to work? With a new surge in COVID cases, how are child care providers balancing the need for safety with parents’ needs to work? no00:58:58Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:19:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessLISTEN: Addressing the COVID delta variant spike in Alaska<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_9379-600x400.jpg" alt="A sign taped in a window that says &quot;Free COVID-19 vaccinations/No Appintment Needed)" height="400" width="600">A sign for a COVID-19 vaccine clinic adminstered by Visit Healthcare at Tikahtnu Commons in Anchorage on Aug. 2, 2021 (Lex Treinen/Alaska Public Media)</p><p>The delta variant of COVID-19 is more contagious, is spreading rapidly among unvaccinated people, and breakthrough cases in vaccinated Alaskans are also adding fuel to a rise in positive testing rates. Mask wearing indoors is again recommended for everyone to slow the spread of the virus. With case counts numbering in the hundreds per day in Alaska, what are health officials preparing for?</p><p><strong>Listen here: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jared Kosin</strong> President/CEO, Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association</li><li><strong>Dr. Elizabeth Bates</strong> Director of Infection Control, Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation</li></ul><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><p>Health officials continue to sound the alarm about the surge in COVID cases across the country and in Alaska.</p><p>“The original COVID could infect two to three people. This version of the virus can infect between five and eight individuals,” said Dr. Elizabeth Bates, director of infection control at the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation. “The other thing that we’re seeing with the Delta variant is there’s more risk of severe disease, particularly unvaccinated individuals, so there’s more risk of hospitalization and death.”</p><p>Bates said 24% of COVID cases in the Y-K Delta have been breakthrough cases, people who test positive for the virus after being fully vaccinated. But, they’re less likely to experience symptoms, require hospitalization, or die from the virus she said.</p><p>Currently, it’s unclear how infectious breakthrough cases are, she said, and unvaccinated people are more of a concern right now.</p><p>YKHC recently saw its first COVID death in four months and is seeing COVID patients as young as 10 months old and as old as 89, Bates said. She encouraged eligible people to get vaccinated as a way to help protect vulnerable populations and manage hospital capacity.</p><p>Recent CDC data shows that being fully vaccinated reduces a person’s risk of getting sick by eight times, Bates said. “So, it reduces your risk eight fold if you’re exposed. That’s not 100%. So there is still some risk. And as I described, we do see bright breakthrough cases in our region. But as I said, it’s almost 100% effective at preventing severe illness, and deaths.”</p><p>A significant challenge to the vaccination effort is ongoing misinformation and mistrust of the medical community. She said the vaccine is safe.</p><p>“This is built on 25 years of data, and trials with other SARS viruses and, and mRNA technology. So I wouldn’t consider it experimental at all, I would consider this established science.”</p><p>Bates said at this point, dying from COVID-19 is avoidable thanks to the vaccine, and medical professionals can be trusted.</p><p>“We have to trust science we have to trust providers, we have to trust that there’s such smart people working on this data and who are working tirelessly,” Bates said. “Joe McLaughlin, Anne Zink, Louisa Castrodale, these folks are reading the data on the weekends and disseminating information so we’re all informed and I think we really have to trust the scientific community and trust the providers who are making the recommendation.”</p><p><em>Correction: The highlights section of this post has been updated to reflect that being fully vaccinated reduces a person’s risk by eight times, not 800 times</em> <em>as previously stated.</em></p><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=310048A sign taped in a window that says "Free COVID-19 vaccinations/No Appintment Needed)A sign for a COVID-19 vaccine clinic adminstered by Visit Healthcare at Tikahtnu Commons in Anchorage on Aug. 2, 2021 (Lex Treinen/Alaska Public Media)

The delta variant of COVID-19 is more contagious, is spreading rapidly among unvaccinated people, and breakthrough cases in vaccinated Alaskans are also adding fuel to a rise in positive testing rates. Mask wearing indoors is again recommended for everyone to slow the spread of the virus. With case counts numbering in the hundreds per day in Alaska, what are health officials preparing for?

Listen here:


HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Jared Kosin President/CEO, Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association
  • Dr. Elizabeth Bates Director of Infection Control, Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation

Highlights:

Health officials continue to sound the alarm about the surge in COVID cases across the country and in Alaska.

“The original COVID could infect two to three people. This version of the virus can infect between five and eight individuals,” said Dr. Elizabeth Bates, director of infection control at the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation. “The other thing that we’re seeing with the Delta variant is there’s more risk of severe disease, particularly unvaccinated individuals, so there’s more risk of hospitalization and death.”

Bates said 24% of COVID cases in the Y-K Delta have been breakthrough cases, people who test positive for the virus after being fully vaccinated. But, they’re less likely to experience symptoms, require hospitalization, or die from the virus she said.

Currently, it’s unclear how infectious breakthrough cases are, she said, and unvaccinated people are more of a concern right now.

YKHC recently saw its first COVID death in four months and is seeing COVID patients as young as 10 months old and as old as 89, Bates said. She encouraged eligible people to get vaccinated as a way to help protect vulnerable populations and manage hospital capacity.

Recent CDC data shows that being fully vaccinated reduces a person’s risk of getting sick by eight times, Bates said. “So, it reduces your risk eight fold if you’re exposed. That’s not 100%. So there is still some risk. And as I described, we do see bright breakthrough cases in our region. But as I said, it’s almost 100% effective at preventing severe illness, and deaths.”

A significant challenge to the vaccination effort is ongoing misinformation and mistrust of the medical community. She said the vaccine is safe.

“This is built on 25 years of data, and trials with other SARS viruses and, and mRNA technology. So I wouldn’t consider it experimental at all, I would consider this established science.”

Bates said at this point, dying from COVID-19 is avoidable thanks to the vaccine, and medical professionals can be trusted.

“We have to trust science we have to trust providers, we have to trust that there’s such smart people working on this data and who are working tirelessly,” Bates said. “Joe McLaughlin, Anne Zink, Louisa Castrodale, these folks are reading the data on the weekends and disseminating information so we’re all informed and I think we really have to trust the scientific community and trust the providers who are making the recommendation.”

Correction: The highlights section of this post has been updated to reflect that being fully vaccinated reduces a person’s risk by eight times, not 800 times as previously stated.

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/08/05/addressing-delta-variant-spike/Alaska Public MediaThe rapid spike in COVID cases in Alaska has prompted the state health department to recommend that ALL Alaskans, vaccinated or not, should again consider wearing a mask indoors to reduce transmission of the virus. But elected leaders have been hesitant to reinstate lapsed pandemic protocols. What do health officials think the next several weeks will look like and what should Alaskans do to prepare?The rapid spike in COVID cases in Alaska has prompted the state health department to recommend that ALL Alaskans, vaccinated or not, should again consider wearing a mask indoors to reduce transmission of the virus. But elected leaders have been hesitant to reinstate lapsed pandemic protocols. What do health officials think the next several weeks will look like and what should Alaskans do to prepare?no00:58:58Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:29:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessLISTEN: Alaska’s fiscal future<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DSC_0524-600x400.jpg" alt="A group of lawmakers sit at desks in a big room. Each of them is behind a Plexiglass shield." height="209" width="314">Members of the Alaska House of Representatives prepare for a floor session on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire via AP, Pool)</p><p>The state’s fiscal situation is growing more precarious every year, but partisan gridlock hasn’t allowed much progress. In August, legislators will meet yet again in Juneau to discuss lingering questions about this year’s permanent fund dividends and other budget issues. Will the bipartisan working group find a path forward? Legislators discuss what needs to happen to get Alaska’s finances stabilized.</p><p><strong>Listen here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Sen. Shelley Hughes</strong>, R-Wasilla</li><li><strong>Sen. Scott Kawasaki</strong>, D-Fairbanks</li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=308211A group of lawmakers sit at desks in a big room. Each of them is behind a Plexiglass shield.Members of the Alaska House of Representatives prepare for a floor session on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire via AP, Pool)

The state’s fiscal situation is growing more precarious every year, but partisan gridlock hasn’t allowed much progress. In August, legislators will meet yet again in Juneau to discuss lingering questions about this year’s permanent fund dividends and other budget issues. Will the bipartisan working group find a path forward? Legislators discuss what needs to happen to get Alaska’s finances stabilized.

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Sen. Shelley Hughes, R-Wasilla
  • Sen. Scott Kawasaki, D-Fairbanks

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/07/23/alaskas-fiscal-future-2/Alaska Public MediaIn August, legislators will meet yet again in Juneau to discuss lingering questions about this year’s permanent fund dividends and other budget issues. Will a bipartisan working group find a path forward?In August, legislators will meet yet again in Juneau to discuss lingering questions about this year’s permanent fund dividends and other budget issues. Will a bipartisan working group find a path forward?no00:58:58Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:41:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awarenessLISTEN: Celebrating Disability Pride in Alaska<![CDATA[<p><img src="https://d1d6up2i2gvl5q.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/08152016_Disabilities-Act_FILE-600x478.jpg" height="478" width="600">President Bush signs the Americans with Disabilities Act on the South Lawn of the White House. (Photo courtesy of George Bush Presidential Library and Museum)</p><p>It’s been 31 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed, and today accommodations for people with cognitive and physical disabilities are a normal part of life. To mark the anniversary of the ADA, July is Disability Pride month — a time to celebrate progress and raise awareness. We spoke to members of the Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education about the virtual celebration and the work still to come.</p><p><strong>Listen here: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOST:</strong> Lori Townsend</p><p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jena Crafton</strong>, self advocate, Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education</li><li><strong>Ric Nelson</strong>, self advocate, Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education</li><li><strong>Heidi Lieb-Williams</strong>, self advocate and chair, Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education</li><li><strong>Corey Gilmore</strong>, self advocate and former chair, Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Education</li></ul><p><strong>LINKS &amp; RESOURCES:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/207080220948676/?active_tab=discussion" target="_blank">Virtual Alaska Disability Pride Celebration</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dlcak.org/" target="_blank">Disability Law Center of Alaska</a></li><li><a href="https://www.peerpower907.com/" target="_blank">Peer Power Alaska</a></li></ul><p><strong>PARTICIPATE:</strong></p><p>Call <strong>907-550-8422</strong> (Anchorage) or <strong>1-800-478-8255</strong> (statewide) during the live broadcast.</p><p>Send an email to <strong>talk@alaskapublic.org</strong> (Comments may be read on air).</p><p>Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air).</p><p><strong>LIVE Broadcast:</strong> Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.</p><p><strong>LIVE Web stream:</strong> <a href="http://player.streamguys.com/apm/sgplayer/player.php" target="_blank">Click here to stream.</a></p>]]>https://www.alaskapublic.org/?p=307727President Bush signs the Americans with Disabilities Act on the South Lawn of the White House. (Photo courtesy of George Bush Presidential Library and Museum)

It’s been 31 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed, and today accommodations for people with cognitive and physical disabilities are a normal part of life. To mark the anniversary of the ADA, July is Disability Pride month — a time to celebrate progress and raise awareness. We spoke to members of the Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education about the virtual celebration and the work still to come.

Listen here:


HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Jena Crafton, self advocate, Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education
  • Ric Nelson, self advocate, Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education
  • Heidi Lieb-Williams, self advocate and chair, Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education
  • Corey Gilmore, self advocate and former chair, Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Education

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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.

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]]>https://alaskapublic.org/2021/07/20/celebrating-disability-pride-in-alaska/Alaska Public MediaIt’s been 31 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed, and today accommodations for people with cognitive and physical disabilities are a normal part of life. To mark the anniversary of the ADA, July is Disability Pride month -- a time to celebrate progress and raise awareness.It’s been 31 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed, and today accommodations for people with cognitive and physical disabilities are a normal part of life. To mark the anniversary of the ADA, July is Disability Pride month -- a time to celebrate progress and raise awareness.no00:58:58Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:21:00 -0800webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Media)alaska,news,aprn,talk,of,alaska,talk,call,in,live,toa,statewide,information,public,awareness