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Alaska News Nightly - Alaska Public Media

Alaska Public Media
Alaska
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Alaska Public Media
Juneau
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Alaska LNG Project
Anchorage School District
Governor Mike Dunleavy
Fairbanks
Iditarod
Permanent Fund Dividend
Dan Sullivan
Sitka
Kipnuk
Typhoon Halong
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Climate Change
Education
Bethel
Alaska Supreme Court

For more than four decades, Alaska News Nightly has brought you award-winning statewide news. From Dutch Harbor to Prudhoe Bay, from Metlakatla to Kaktovik, Alaska News Nightly covers every corner of Alaska.

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Latest Episodes

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The Bill Hill campaign is picking up the pace for U.S. House, but will it be enough? And Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz visits Kenai to drum up support for incumbent GOP Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan. Also, a huskydoodle owner tracks down her dog two days... more

After Trump's rally in Wasilla, conservative commentators assess his influence, and the annual Alaska Federation of Natives convention is right around the corner. Also, Mat-Su residents worry about the future for state land near Houston.

Alaska Public Media, in partnership with Alaska’s News Source and KTOO, brought candidates together for three live statewide debates focused on the offices and issues that will shape Alaska’s future. In this debate, listen to four candidates for gove... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Begich
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Episode: Bonus: Debate for the State - U.S. House
Bill Hill
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Dave Bass
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Episode: Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Violet Aniskit
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Episode: Alaska News Nightly: Monday, October 12, 2026
Becca Charbonneau
Two-time jiu-jitsu world gold medalist featured in a segment about perseverance and sport
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Episode: Alaska News Nightly: Monday, September 28, 2026
Nat Hirs
Anchorage Press Executive Editor
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Episode: Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 25, 2026
Desiree Hagen
Reporter who covered the Cape Blossom Marathon story in Kotzebue
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Episode: Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Ava White
Alaska Public Media reporter reporting from Anchorage on bartering and portrait photography trades
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Alaska Public Media reporter
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Episode: Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Hosts

Eric Stone
State Government Reporter for Alaska Public Media, often conducts gubernatorial interview segments
Casey Grove
Host of statewide news program; frequently leads statewide news intros, segments, and credits

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • Best Alaska News!

    Thanks for putting out the best Alaska news! I listen every day. The reports are relevant and expertly produced by professionals!👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arthur:in:AK
    United States7 months ago
  • Love it!

    Love the podcast. Great information. Love Rachel Cassandra

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arizona-Angel
    United States9 months ago
  • Excellent Show

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for several years now. They never disappoint & I’m often pleasantly surprised by several aspects of the show:

    1) the music between stories always fits well and the selection is so good. Thats not even to mention the classic (to me at the very least) intro music. And now that I mention it, the classic outro voice is great too.

    2) at the end of every episode there’s a happy/hopeful story to end the show. This

    3) this may seem obvious, but every single story... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Isaiah B from Mo.
    United States2 years ago
  • I love this news podcast. I live in Nevada and Alaska and it it keeps me connected

    Audible
    5
    Karen B.
    United States2 years ago
  • great stories and reporting

    I love this news podcast. I live in Nevada and Alaska and it it keeps me connected

    Audible
    5
    Karen B.
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the depth and reliability of Alaska-wide reporting.
Many say it's the go-to source for Alaska state news and governance.
Listeners appreciateĺś° coverage of Alaska from diverse communities.
Some criticism on music breaks being loud between segments.
Audience notes strong reporting balance and effective reporting transitions.

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Bonus: Debate for the State - U.S. House
Q: How should Alaska address health care affordability given rising premiums and subsidies?
Discusses extending subsidies while safeguarding against fraud, expanding rural health care investment, and focusing on health outcomes rather than insurance alone.
Bonus: Debate for the State - U.S. House
Q: Gas prices and the cost of living in Alaska: what steps will you take in Congress to ease the burden on families?
The response centers on increasing energy production to lower energy costs, reducing state and federal taxes or fees, and supporting programs to lower living expenses while ensuring reliable energy for heating and transportation.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Q: Can you walk us through what happened during the bear attack near Anchorage?
Dave Bass describes the sequence of encounters with two brown bears, the struggle to access bear spray, and the moment the bears fled, followed by his reflections on risk and recovery.
Bonus: Interview with governor candidate Meda DeWitt
Q: How do you plan to improve Alaska's education system and funding?
Proposes inflation-adjusted funding, multi-year appropriations, carryover budgets, reinstating sports and arts, teacher pensions, and expanded university roles to keep talent in-state.
Bonus: Interview with governor candidate Meda DeWitt
Q: What lessons from the recall Dunleavy campaign inform your current run?
The recall showed the power and resilience of grassroots Alaskans; she emphasizes building broad coalitions and responsive governance that protects state interests and local communities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska News Nightly

What is Alaska News Nightly about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A statewide news program from Alaska Public Media focuses on Alaska-wide politics, policy, and governance, with in-depth interviews of gubernatorial candidates and on-the-ground reporting from communities across the state. Episodes routinely blend coverage of fiscal policy, energy, infrastructure, and natural resources with human-interest and local reporting, offering detailed context on state budgeting, Permanent Fund Dividend matters, and regional issues from Juneau to rural Alaska. Notable strengths include platform-wide access to major candidates, strong policy discussions, and reporting that connects statewide decision-making to everyday Alaskan life. It tends to attract listeners looking for timely, issue-driven political coverage and... more

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1. Talk of Alaska
2. Alaska's News Source
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1. Nick Begich
2. Bill Hill
3. Dave Bass
4. Violet Aniskit
5. Becca Charbonneau
6. Nat Hirs
7. Desiree Hagen
8. Ava White

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