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Talk of Alaska

Alaska Public Media
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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 host Lori Townsend and members of the Alaska Public Media news team along with guests and callers.

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The legislature is in another special session to try to hammer out the complex details on a tax plan that lawmakers and the governor will support.

As Alaska and the nation celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary, how do Alaska Native and other underrepresented communities think we're faring on equity, cultural respect and representation?

What’s the best way to enjoy living so close to Alaska’s wild animals and avoid negative encounters? Experts join us to give tips on how to stay safe.

Cybercrime in Alaska has exploded in the last decade. The FBI reports a jump of more than 50 percent between 2024 and 2025, causing Alaskans to lose 40 million dollars.

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Recent Guests

Kim Waller
Chief Equity Officer for the Municipality of Anchorage
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Episode: Equity and representation in America | Talk of Alaska
Richard Peterson
President of the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
Episode: Equity and representation in America | Talk of Alaska
Sean Farley
Wildlife physiologist, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
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Episode: Living with wildlife | Talk of Alaska
Hannah Manninen
Wildlife biologist, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
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Episode: Living with wildlife | Talk of Alaska
Joe Cantil
Anchorage resident and trail cam enthusiast
Private citizen
Episode: Living with wildlife | Talk of Alaska
Donna Gail Shaw
Anchorage resident and trail cam enthusiast
Private citizen
Episode: Living with wildlife | Talk of Alaska
Katie Severin
Associate State Director of Communications for AARP Alaska
AARP Alaska
Episode: The big uptick in cybercrime | Talk of Alaska
Andy Smith
Supervisory special agent with the Anchorage FBI Office
FBI
Episode: The big uptick in cybercrime | Talk of Alaska
Ian Engelbeck
Attorney with the Alaska Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Unit
Alaska Attorney General
Episode: The big uptick in cybercrime | Talk of Alaska

Hosts

Lori Townsend
Host of Talk of Alaska; Alaska Public Media
Sandy Snodgrass
Clinician and anti-opioid activist

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Boarding schools

    Excellent discussion on government/Christian involvement in removing native children from their homes and villages

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    rubynak
    United States2 years ago

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The show handles complex policy topics with accessible explanations.
Listener questions and call-ins add valuable real-world context.
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Clear, thoughtful discussions on Alaska-specific issues that matter to communities.

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Typhoon Halong recovery efforts | Talk of Alaska
Q: What should people donate or volunteer with, and where should they go to do so?
Cash donations to reputable organizations (Red Cross, Salvation Army, Alaska Community Foundation) are preferred; volunteers should reach out to Red Cross, Salvation Army, or official Ready Alaska channels.
Typhoon Halong recovery efforts | Talk of Alaska
Q: Do people just show up and offer help, or do requests go out to these groups?
Requests are managed through a coordinated system; organizations like Team Rubicon coordinate donations and volunteers, while others may show up, but there is guidance to ensure help is effective and not duplicative.
The science and beauty of the Northern Lights | Talk of Alaska
Q: So, Don, start us off with some of the basics. What are people seeing when they observe aurora borealis, or the Northern Lights? What is happening that lights up the atmosphere this way?
Aurora arises from the sun's charged particles entering Earth's magnetic field, colliding with atmospheric atoms and molecules, exciting them and causing light emissions, with the common green color from oxygen and red hues from higher altitudes, depending on the species and energy of the particles.
Rural health funds | Talk of Alaska
Q: Commissioner Hedberg, how much of the funding will Alaska actually receive, and how is the award determined?
Alaska received a base allocation of at least 100 million, with the remainder determined by technical factors related to rurality, infrastructure, and policy commitments; states report back annually to CMS on milestones and funding usage.
The 25th Anchorage International Film Festival | Talk of Alaska
Q: What makes the Native Voices Showcase unique this year?
The showcase emphasizes Indigenous resilience and storytelling, with awards like the Culture Bearer Award and a growing board involvement to broaden leadership and mentorship opportunities for young Native filmmakers.

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The program acts as a statewide call-in forum on Alaska's timely issues, blending news, policy, science, and culture through conversations with public media hosts, reporters, and a rotating roster of experts and community leaders. Recent episodes emphasize funding and policy impacts on public broadcasting, education funding, addiction treatment, renewable energy, and local culture, often pairing local voices with subject-matter guests to unpack complex decisions and their real-world effects. A notable strength is its willingness to tackle controversial topics—budget cuts, healthcare access, and equity—through accessible, community-centered discussions that include listener input. This makes it a strong fit for listeners seeking practical co... more

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1. Kim Waller
2. Richard Peterson
3. Sean Farley
4. Hannah Manninen
5. Joe Cantil
6. Donna Gail Shaw
7. Katie Severin
8. Andy Smith

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