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This episode features the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2025 Anchorage Economic Summit. We hear findings of AEDC’s annual Business Confidence Index survey, and learn about Anchorage’s job market, unemployment trends and consumer confidence.We also hear from the AEDC Board Chair discussing the organization’s recent work and from Mayor Suzanne LaFrance with an update about the city.Closing out the show is an interview with Mary C. Daly, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, who was the keynote speaker for the event.This was recorded on August 6th at the Dena’ina Center and was edited for broadcast.LINKS:Anchorage Economic Development CorporationAEDC research and reports
This episode of Addressing Alaskans features Teacher Tales,a storytelling event in the spirit of the Moth and Arctic Entries. Hear funny, inspiring and heartfelt stories from local educators. This event was recorded at Bear Tooth on April 30 and was edited for broadcast. The event was presented in part by Hearthkyn and moderated by hosted by Sarah Cronick and Matt Sugita.
To celebrate April being National Poetry Month, this episode of Addressing Alaskans includes selections Alaska Quarterly Review's "Pièces de Résistance" web series.
The series features renowned writers discussing and reading their work in an intimate virtual setting. This episode includes poets W.J. Herbert, George Bilgere, Shara McCallum, Doug Ramspeck and Julie Danho.
Alaska Quarterly Review editor-in-chief Ronald Spatz hosts each program.
Cody Liska, host of the Anchorage Musem's Chatter Marks podcast, sits down with Alaska skate and snowboard legends Jason Borgstede, Jesse Burtner, Micah Hollinger and Andre Spinelli.
This episode features the Anchorage Economic Development Corporations 2025 economic forecast.
First, we hear an update on the city from Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance. Then we hear AEDC president and CEO Jenna Wright discuss how various industries are projected to fare in the coming year and how factors like population, employment and inflation contribute to the forecast. We finish up with keynote speaker Peter Kageyama, an author and community development expert who will discuss the emotional connections between people and their cities.
This program was recorded on January 22nd at the Dena’ina Center and was edited for broadcast.
LINKS:
AEDC website
2025 Economic Forecast Report
This episode features the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s annual report and an update from the Alliance to Activate Anchorage–a partnership of local economic organizations working to improve stability and grow the community in the city.
This program was a part of the chamber’s Make it Monday forum and luncheon. It was recorded on December 16th at the Dena’ina Center.
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Kathleen McArdle, will present on the chamber’s mission, discuss what they have accomplished in the past year, and preview upcoming events.
We’ll also hear from representatives from Visit Anchorage, the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation, and the Anchorage Downtown Partnership.
This event was moderated by Dan Newman and was edited for broadcast.
School is back in session and teachers are back at work. The importance of educators is often overlooked, but they can have a major impact on a young person's life. This episode of Addressing Alaskans features an event called "Teacher Tales." It was presented in the format of The Moth and Arctic Entries and celebrates educators and all that they do. "Teacher Tales" was presented by Hearthkyn and See Stories.
The event took place earlier this year at the Bear Tooth Theater and these stories were re-recorded for this program.
STORYTELLERS:
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Beki Toussaint
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Katelyn Lanier-Moylan
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Ellie VandeVesse
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Willie Canady
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Ricky Lind
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Alysyn Thibault
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Schwing
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Sam Jordan
LINKS:
Hearthkyn
See Stories
RELATED: Upcoming storytelling event highlights educators | State of Art
This episode of Addressing Alaskans features the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation's 2024 Economic Development Luncheon. AEDC President and CEO, Jenna Wright, presents results of economic confidence surveys and updates on Anchorage's job market. AEDC also discusses their economic proposal to invest in the city called "Choose Anchorage." Presenters also include Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, who gives an update on her first weeks in office, and keynote speaker, Andrew Busch, who discusses economic trends that could affect Alaska.
LINKS:
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation website
AEDC Research and Reports
RELATED: Anchorage businesses are optimistic for the future, new report shows
Candidates respond to questions related to the Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the city.
This event was recorded on Saturday, March 16 at Northwood Elementary School and was edited for broadcast length.
NOTE: Bill Popp is a former chair for Alaska Public Media’s board of directors.
LINKS:
Asian Alaskan Cultural Center
AACC Facebook
This week on Addressing Alaskans we have an Anchorage mayoral candidate forum presented by the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce's Make it Monday forums. Candidates respond to questions regarding business and the city's economy.
This program was recorded via livestream on February 26 from the Dena'ina Center and was edited for broadcast.
NOTES:
Bill Popp is a former chair for Alaska Public Media’s board of directors.
The audio feed cuts out several times momentarily during the forum. Written candidate answers can be found HERE.
The Anchorage Mayoral election takes place on Tuesday, April 2. This week on Addressing Alaskans we have an Anchorage Mayoral candidate forum presented by Alaska Children's Trust. Find out more about the candidates and hear how they would address city issues related to children and families.
This program was recorded via Facebook Live on March 6 and was edited for broadcast length.
NOTE: Bill Popp is a former chair for Alaska Public Media’s board of directors.
MODERATOR: Trevor Storrs, President and CEO, Alaska Children's Trust
CANDIDATES:
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson
Suzanne LaFrance
Bill Popp
Chris Tuck
The Anchorage Mayoral election takes place on Tuesday, April 2 and there are lots of options to choose from. This week on Addressing Alaskans we have an Anchorage Mayoral candidate forum presented by the Alaska Black Caucus. Find out more about the candidates and hear how they would lead the city if chosen by voters.
This program was recorded on February 25 via Zoom and was edited for length and technical clarity.
MODERATOR: Celeste Hodge Growden, president and CEO, Alaska Black Caucus
LINKS:
Alaska Black Caucus
Anchorage elections
NOTE: Bill Popp is a former chair for Alaska Public Media's board of directors.
This program comes from the recent Bettye Davis African American Summit. This moderated discussion focuses on education and how it relates to the theme of the summit – “Marching till Equity, Equality & Justice is Won!” Speakers include educators and community and public leaders. This event took place on February 10th at Bettye Davis East High School and was organized by the Alaska Black Caucus.
Vulnerable populations like our homeless youth have been shown to be more susceptible to trafficking, but the issue is global and increasingly complex—even in Alaska.
Tyson Wright is the founder and director of the International Coalition for Prevention and Empowerment, a nonprofit focused on the prevention of human trafficking. He discusses the issue broadly in addition to steps being made locally to combat the issue.
After Wright, a panel of local professionals answer audience questions about various aspects of human trafficking and ways to push back against it.
This program was presented by the Alaska World Affairs Council and was recorded at Bear Tooth Theatrepub on February 8.
Due to the nature of the subject matter, listener discretion is advised.
LINKS:
US Department of Justice human trafficking resources
International Coalition for Prevention and Empowerment
Governor's Council on Human and
This episode of Addressing Alaskans features the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation's 2024 economic forecast for the city. The report covers demographics and employment, updates of various sectors of the economy and expectations for the future. Keynote speaker Patience Fairbrother discusses national relocation trends and talent attraction and Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson gives an update on the city.
SPEAKERS:
Jenna Wright, President and CEO, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson
Patience Fairbrother, Keynote speaker, Vice President, Talent Attraction, DCI
LINKS:
AEDC 2024 Anchorage Economic Forecast Report
AEDC website
Caribou are a vital resource and cultural icon in Alaska, but they are not immune to changes in their environment. This episode of Addressing Alaskans features an in-depth discussion hosted by Alaska Public Media on the future of the state’s caribou.
This event was recorded at the Alaska Native Heritage Center on December 13, 2023.
MODERATOR:
Joaqlin Estus, journalist, national correspondent for ICT (formerly Indian Country Today)
PANELISTS:
Chris Krenz, Chief Wildlife Scientist, Alaska Division of Wildlife Conservation
Heidi Hatcher, Unit 13 Area Biologist, Alaska Division of Wildlife Conservation
Lisa Grediagin, Supervisory Biologist, Office of Subsistence Management
Elizabeth “Liz” Qaulluq Cravalho, Vice President of Lands, NANA
Cyrus Harris, Vice-Chair, Western Arctic Caribou Herd Working Group
This episode of Addressing Alaskans features sessions from the Anchorage Assembly's Community Housing Action Summit. The event was open to the public and consisted of speakers discussing the issues behind the city's housing shortage, solutions to the issue and breakout sessions for more in-depth discussions. This program includes the session "Anchorage’s housing shortage is an everyone problem!" where Nolan Klouda, executive director of UAA's Center for Economic Development, and Mike Robbins, board chair of the Anchorage Community Development Authority, discuss the data affecting the housing market. We'll also hear a draft plan of the Anchorage Assembly's Housing Strategic Plan.
This event was recorded on November 3 at the UAA Student Union.
LINKS:
Anchorage Assembly Housing Action website
Community Housing Action Summit program and presentation slides
Anchorage Assembly website
On this episode of Addressing Alaskans we hear how the Anchorage economy has been progressing and what issues lie ahead. This program features the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s three-year outlook luncheon. It covers topics including population, employment, and other local industries. Speakers include Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson, AEDC president and CEO Bill Popp, and keynote speaker Mick Cornett, a four-term Mayor of Oklahoma City.
(Image courtesy of Alaska Eating Disorder Alliance)This episode features a panel discussion moderated by two-time Olympian and professional counselor Holly Brooks with medical experts and athletes discussing the issue of eating disorders in sports and how to combat the issue. This program was recorded on February 23rd at the Bear Tooth Theater after the world premier of the documentary “Winning At All Costs.” The documentary and event were presented by the Alaska Eating Disorder Alliance.
LINKS:
Alaska Eating Disorder Alliance website
Alaska Eating Disorder Alliance Facebook
Watch “Winning At All Costs” here
This episode of Addressing Alaskans features the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2023 economic forecast. We hear reports on jobs and employment, housing, consumer optimism, and business confidence. We’ll also hear about Choose Anchorage, a framework intended to revitalize the city.
DISCLAIMER: Bill Popp is a member of Alaska Public Media’s Board of Directors.
LINKS:
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
AEDC 2023 Economic Forecast Report
This week on Addressing Alaskans we'll hear how the Anchorage economy has been progressing and what issues lie ahead. Speakers include AEDC President and CEO Bill Popp, Mayor Dave Bronson and University of Alaska President Pat Pitney.
With a special primary for US representative on June 11 and upcoming elections this fall, representatives from Alaska Division of Elections and Alaskans for Better Elections explain how the voting process works and answer audience questions.
Today’s episode features a panel discussion celebrating Elizabeth Peratrovitch Day. GBH Kids, producer of Molly of Denali, the Rasmuson Foundation and Alaska Public Media partnered together to host an event to honor the important figure in Alaska’s history and to view a special Elizabeth Peratrovich episode of Molly of Denali. RECORDED: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the […]
onomic Development Corporation's 2022 economic forecast luncheon. AEDC president and CEO Bill Popp gives an update on how the Anchorage economy has changed since last year and presents the results of employment, housing and business reports.
This week’s episode of Addressing Alaskans continues with speakers from the 2021 Bettye Davis African American Summit on COVID-19. Speakers discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the local and national economy and how the pandemic has affected the local justice system.
This week's episode of Addressing Alaskans features speakers from the 2021 Bettye Davis African American Summit on COVID-19. Christian religious leaders speak about the intersection of personal faith and the importance of making the choice to help push back against the pandemic.
Learn how Anchorage's economy is performing after taking a hit in 2020 and where the trends are headed.
This episode of Addressing Alaskans features a panel representatives from local organizations examining solutions to homelessness. The event was hosted by Rep. Ivy Spohnholz and moderated by Alaska Public Media's Lori Townsend.
The 19th of June has long been celebrated in African American communities to commemorate the end of slavery. Earlier this month President Biden declared Juneteenth a federal holiday.
The runoff election for Anchorage's mayor ends Tuesday, May 11. The candidates have been narrowed down to Forrest Dunbar and Dave Bronson.
As part of their series examining Anchorage’s Climate Action Plan, Alaska Common Ground hosted a diverse panel featuring growers, hunters, educators and advocates who want to improve Anchorage and Alaska's food system.
Representatives from the United States and China met face-to-face for the first time since President Joe Biden’s term began. The meeting took place last month and the Alaska World Affairs council hosted a forum featuring a correspondent giving context to the meeting and U.S.-China relations as a whole. Speakers: Lise Falskow: President and CEO of […]
On Tuesday, April 6, Anchorage voters will choose the city's mayor. The next person to hold the office faces the continued COVID-19 pandemic, a struggling economy, and other new and legacy city issues.
This week on State of Art we have a community conversation from the Alaska Black Caucus. Local veterans share their experiences about what their service was like and give advice to the next generation.
The COVID-19 pandemic and a continued recession was tough on the Anchorage economy in 2020. Job losses permeated nearly every business sector and consumer confidence is low, but 2021 could show some improvement.
This week on Addressing Alaskans we're celebrating Black History Month. This episode features an hour of speakers, profiles and stories, including a virtual event hosted by the Alaska Black Caucus.
This week on Addressing Alaskans we're hearing a moderated conversation between educators and community leaders about how to best enact culturally responsive teaching methods. The speakers share personal stories and their expertise in this "Community Conversation" from the Alaska Black Caucus.
This week on Addressing Alaskans we're hearing from Nick ‘Iligutchiak’ Hanson, better known as " The Eskimo Ninja" from the T.V. show "American Ninja Warrior." Hanson was the first Inuit to compete on the physically demanding show requiring contestants to maneuver through a high-tech obstacle course. His experiences growing up around substance abuse and mental illness in rural Alaska made him want to share his story, bridge cultural divides, and inspire the next generation.
This week on Addressing Alaskans we're hearing a debate about Ballot Measure 2, regarding ranked-choice voting and campaign finance disclosures. Proponents say Alaskans need more options and transparency in their elections. Opponents say the initiative would make voting unnecessarily complicated.
This week on Addressing Alaskans we're hearing a debate about Ballot Measure 1, the North Slope oil production tax increase initiative. Proponents say that oil companies need to pay their fair share, while those in opposition say increasing taxes would cost Alaska jobs.
This week on Addressing Alaskans we hear a debate about Ballot Measure 2 and we balance out some arguments from a previous Addressing Alaskans regarding Ballot Measure 1.
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation recently held a virtual luncheon for their annual 3-Year Outlook. The event featured speakers and a presentation on how COVID-19 has affected the economy, a look at employment statistics and the Consumer Optimism Index.
What Alaskans want for their state's economic future can be as varied as the population itself. Can we continue relying on oil revenues or do we need to further diversify our economy? What kind of pressure can the Permanent Fund take? In this panel discussion hosted by Alaska Common Ground, speakers make their cases for what direction the state's fiscal future should take.
This week on Addressing Alaskans we're hearing from retired United States Air Force General Howie Chandler. His talk focuses on the United States' relationship to China and the Pacific at large through the lens of his three-decades of experience.
This discussion focuses on the recently adopted Anchorage Climate Action plan. Speakers explain what the city is doing to address climate change and what the community can do to help. The talk features representatives from the University of Alaska Anchorage and the Municipality of Anchorage.
This episode of Addressing Alaskans features Dr. Katharine Hayhoe. She's a climate scientist and professor at Texas Tech University. Her talk focuses on what we can do to fight climate change while keeping up with our energy needs.
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation released their yearly economic forecast at a luncheon in downtown Anchorage today.
Mouhcine Guettabi, an associate professor of economics at UAA and a member of the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) spoke to members of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce on Monday and explained how the governor’s vetoes would affect Alaska’s Economy.
Gen. Scott Clancy, Deputy Commander of the North American Defense Command (NORAD), discusses the importance of maintaining a close relationship between the two countries.
This week, we hear about policy efforts that are underway to address Anchorage’s priority housing issues, as well as how community members can get involved. Thanks for listening!
This is the second discussion of a three-part series called “The Housing Continuum: Building a Vibrant Community,” presented by Alaska Common Ground. This week, we’ll hear about the difficulties of addressing Anchorage’s housing needs. Thanks for listening!
This is the first discussion of a three-part series called “The Housing Continuum: Building a Vibrant Community,” presented by Alaska Common Ground. This week, we’ll hear about the supply and demand of Anchorage’s housing needs. Thanks for listening!
This talk and discussion features Dr. Alexander James, a professor of economics at the University of Alaska Anchorage. His presentation focuses on what is sometimes called “the paradox of plenty” and how resource-rich countries can often suffer from slow economic growth and other negative effects. Thanks for listening!
Join us for a panel discussion featuring representatives from various sectors of the business community discussing the ups and downs of the state’s economy and how we can fix it. Thanks for listening!
The warming Arctic doesn’t just affect the northern regions of the globe. Its impacts can be felt all across the world. On Addressing Alaskans we present “After the Arctic Ice Melts” with Chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, Fran Ulmer. Thanks for listening!
This week's show is a deep dive into Alaska's unique big-mountian tourism industry. Forest Wagner, assistant professor of outdoor studies at the University of Alaska Southeast, reflects on his 12 years of teaching in the backcountry and discusses his findings from interviewing big-mountain guides and their clients. Thanks for listening!
The United States and China are major trade partners, but current economic tensions between the two countries could have far-reaching affects. Erin Ennis, Senior Vice President of the US-China Business Council spoke at the Alaska World Affairs Council about what these trade issues might mean for Alaska. Thanks for listening!
This week’s show is "The Next Energy Economy: Grassroots Strategies to Mitigate Global Climate Change, and How We Move Ahead" with Native American writer and activist Winona LaDuke. Thanks for listening!
Dr. Kevin Krein discusses the significance of nature sports on Western culture, the value of these activities and how they shape the relationship of humans to the natural environment. Thanks for listening!
As part of National Recovery Month in September, Recover Alaska held a storytelling event where people in recovery shared their stories of overcoming addiction. Thanks for listening!
The University of Alaska Anchorage launched Alaska’s first chapter of the National Academy of Inventors last month. They held an inauguration celebration that included speakers, a panel discussion and an induction ceremony of the chapter's first members.
This week we’re hearing from Dr. Donald J. Wuebbles. He’s an expert in atmospheric physics and chemistry. Dr. Wuebbles has been published over 500 times, covering topics from Earth’s climate and air quality to the stratospheric ozone layer. He discusses the 4th National Climate Assessment and how those findings relate to Alaska. Thanks for listening!
This week we have “Ballot Measure 1: The Salmon Initiative - Beyond the Rhetoric.” This debate was presented by Alaska Common Ground and features representatives from both sides of the issue discussing if Alaska needs stricter regulations for fish and wildlife habitats. Thanks for listening!
On our next show we have “Ballot Measure 1: Fish Habitat.” Find out more about this issue with representatives from opposing sides of the issue in a moderated forum. Presented by KTOO Public Media, the Juneau Economic Development Council, and the Juneau Empire. Thanks for listening!
It’s been 55 years since the March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. The University of Alaska Anchorage Black Student Union organized an event celebrating the historic moment with speakers, performances, and multimedia presentations. This episode features selections from the program. Thanks for listening!
A conversation on the role of primary prevention for improving the health of our communities: local, state, and national perspectives. Thanks for listening!
A distinguished panel discussion with Rear Admiral (RET) Lars Saunes, Chief Liasion Michael Hjorth, Deputy Chief Hreinn Pálsson, and US State Department Jon Harrison.
Thanks for listening!
On this week’s program we have “Middle East Myth or Reality: Separating Fact from Fiction” presented by the Alaska World Affairs Council. This conversation features John Moore, a 20-year veteran of public, private, and non-profit organizations throughout the Islamic world, and Lt. Col. Ty Moore – no relation – who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. The two speakers offer their insight into the Middle East and take questions from the audience. Thanks for listening!
This week we have the 2018 3-year Outlook Report for Anchorage, presented by Anchorage Economic Development Corporation. Thanks for listening!
Besides Atka villagers, many others are buried in the Killisnoo cemetery. (Photo by Lisa Phu/KTOO) This week on the program we are taking a, somewhat humorous, but scientifically accurate look, at whether a zombie apocalypse, or other devastating plague could affect the arctic.
We’re featuring Michael Bruce who is a public health physician and medical epidemiologist trained in Internal and Preventive Medicine. He is the Epidemiology Team Leader at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Arctic Investigations Program in Anchorage, Alaska, USA.
The slideshow he refers to a few times can be seen by clicking [here]
The audio presented here–> LISTEN is a longer version than what played over the airwaves. It features Dr. Bruce talking about how he ended up in his career and additional questions from the audience.
GUEST:
- Michael Bruce is a public health physician and medical epidemiologist trained in Internal and Preventive Medicine. He is the Epidemiology Team Leader at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Arctic Investigations Program in Anchorage, Alaska, USA.For the past 18 years, his work has focused on improving the health of Alaskans and peoples of the Arctic. He has worked to create, manage and analyze data from the international circumpolar surveillance (ICS) system for invasive bacterial diseases that includes Alaska, Northern Canada, Greenland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Norway, Sweden and Finland. He has received numerous awards and has published over 100 scientific articles and book chapters.
Moderator:
- Lise Falskow- President and CEO of the Alaska World Affairs Council and she serves as the Norwegian Honorary Consul for Alaska where she is responsible for assisting Norwegian Citizens in Alaska, public diplomacy, and business promotion.
HOSTS:
- Alaska World Affairs Council
LINKS:
- Alaska World Affairs Council website for the event
RECORDED: Friday, April 13th, 2018 at 49th State Brewing Company.
BROADCAST: Tuesday, April 24th, 2018. 2:00 pm – 3:00 p.m. AKT
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On previous episodes of this program we’ve heard a lot about how, in the past, Alaska and Russia helped to melt the ‘Ice Curtain’. That was an important time in US and Russian relations. Things are a little different today though, and this program asks the question “Are we headed back to the cold?” We’ll hear 5 main topics and issues: 1. Recent history. 2. What drives Russia’s policy? 3. The first 15 months of the Trump administration. 4. Are we back in a cold war? 5. Ideas our speaker has to deal with the Russian challenge.
Thanks for listening!
GUEST:
- Steven Pifer, a Senior Fellow with the Brookings Institution, Former US Ambassador to Ukraine, Author of The Eagle and the Trident: U.S.-Ukraine Relations in Turbulent Times and co-author of The Opportunity: Next Steps in Reducing Nuclear Arms. Served as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia on the National Security Council
Moderator:
- Lise Falskow- President and CEO of the Alaska World Affairs Council and she serves as the Norwegian Honorary Consul for Alaska where she is responsible for assisting Norwegian Citizens in Alaska, public diplomacy, and business promotion.
HOSTS:
- Alaska World Affairs Council
LINKS:
- Alaska World Affairs Council website for the event
RECORDED: Friday, March 30th, 2018 at 49th State Brewing Company.
BROADCAST: Tuesday, April 10th, 2018. 2:00 pm – 3:00 p.m. AKT
About Addressing Alaskans features local lectures and forums recorded at public events taking place in Southcentral Alaska. A variety of local organizations host speakers addressing topics that matter to Alaskans. To let us know about an upcoming community event that you would like to hear on Addressing Alaskans, please Contact Us with details.
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Larry Rivers speaking at a World Matters event hosted by the Alaska World Affairs Council. Photo: Robin Spaulding. We’re featuring something a little different on the program this week. We’ll hear from a World Matters storytelling event titled “Foreign Faux Pas – Stories of Navigating Cultural Differences.” Formatted in the style of Arctic Entries, we’ll hear some “Oh no” moments from fellow Alaskans that have traveled abroad.
Thanks for listening!
GUESTS:
- Megan Zlatos
- Larry Rivers
- Michael Anthony Simpson
- Tam Agosti-Gisler
- Rebecca Pottebaum
Moderator:
- Amanda Dale, co-host of New Arrivals
HOSTS:
- Alaska World Affairs Council
LINKS:
- Alaska World Affairs Council website for the event
RECORDED: Friday, March 13th, 2017 at 49th Brewing Company.
BROADCAST: Tuesday, March 13th, 2018. 2:00 pm – 3:00 p.m. AKT
About Addressing Alaskans features local lectures and forums recorded at public events taking place in Southcentral Alaska. A variety of local organizations host speakers addressing topics that matter to Alaskans. To let us know about an upcoming community event that you would like to hear on Addressing Alaskans, please Contact Us with details.
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This week on Addressing Alaskans, we continue our coverage of Anchorage’s upcoming elections. We’re hearing from mayoral candidates and we’ll also cover different ballot propositions, and information on the city’s first-ever vote by mail. Join us to hear about the issues that matter most to Anchorage voters.
LISTEN HERE
LINKS:
- Anchorage Municipality’s elections website
BROADCAST: Tuesday, March 27th, 2018. 2:00 pm – 3:00 p.m. AKT
About Addressing Alaskans features local lectures and forums recorded at public events taking place in Southcentral Alaska. A variety of local organizations host speakers addressing topics that matter to Alaskans. To let us know about an upcoming community event that you would like to hear on Addressing Alaskans, please Contact Us with details.
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