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Talk of Alaska

Alaska Public Media
Alaska
Climate Change
Anchorage
Education Funding
Alaska Public Media
Oil Prices
Christmas Eve
Alaska Legislature
Trump Administration
Public Radio
State Budget
Public Broadcasting
Disaster Preparedness
Denali
Emergency Services
Public Health
Anchorage International Film Festival
Local News
Limited Entry Fisheries
Emergency Response

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 Arctic is increasingly open to mineral exploration, cargo shipping, tourism and even fisheries. What’s needed to ensure the safety of this vast area?

University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists traveled nearly 2,000 miles by snowmachine this spring to hear from remote communities about how they’re working to adapt to a changing climate.

The Institute of Social and Economic Research-ISER celebrates its 65th anniversary. Institute directors past and present join this Talk of Alaska.

It's time to celebrate spring and dream about seedlings after a long, cold winter. Alaskans love to garden, farm and raise food for themselves and others. What's the latest information on new crops for this season and what are area farmers planning f... more

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Recent Guests

Randy Key
Retired Air Force Major General, Director of the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies
Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies at J-Bear
Episode: The future of Arctic security | Talk of Alaska
Meade Treadwell
Former Alaska Lieutenant Governor, past chair of the US Arctic Research Commission, Senior Fellow at the Institute of the North
Institute of the North; US Arctic Research Commission (former chair)
Episode: The future of Arctic security | Talk of Alaska
Benjamin Jones
Research Professor, University of Alaska Fairbanks Institute of Northern Engineering
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Episode: COAST-X Arctic research | Talk of Alaska
Philip Wilson
Research Professional, University of Alaska Fairbanks Institute of Northern Engineering
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Episode: COAST-X Arctic research | Talk of Alaska
Chris Mayo
Director, Alaska Coastal Cooperative, Geophysical Institute, UAF; PI NSF grant
Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Episode: COAST-X Arctic research | Talk of Alaska
Fran Ulmer
Former Lieutenant Governor of Alaska and former Director of ISER
Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER)
Episode: ISER’s 65th anniversary | Talk of Alaska
Diane Hirschberg
Current Director (outgoing) of ISER, ISER Professor
Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER)
Episode: ISER’s 65th anniversary | Talk of Alaska
Brock Wilson
Professor of Economics, ISER
ISER
Episode: ISER’s 65th anniversary | Talk of Alaska
Brad St. Pierre
Owner of Goosefoot Farm; Executive Director of the Tanana Farmers Market Association; Board Chair of the Alaska Farmers Market Association
Goosefoot Farm; Tanana Farmers Market Association; Alaska Farmers Market Association
Episode: Planting Season | Talk of Alaska

Hosts

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

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
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    Excellent discussion on government/Christian involvement in removing native children from their homes and villages

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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.
The 25th Anchorage International Film Festival | Talk of Alaska
Q: How do you select films to balance local Alaskan content with international works?
The team describes a deliberate curation process that mixes world premieres with local Alaska productions, ensures inclusion of Indigenous voices, and plans screenings across multiple venues to create an engaging, town-wide festival experience.
Learning to love the winter | Talk of Alaska
Q: What do you do to get through the winter, Maggie?
Maggie discusses how being outdoors, staying connected, and planning social activities help her love the season, including ideas like winter bucket lists, gatherings, and specific walks.
The Home for Good program | Talk of Alaska
Q: What is the pay-for-success model and how are payments triggered?
Funding is braided from philanthropy, federal and municipal sources; payments come when participants are stably housed, with milestones at one month, six months, and up to 24 months, after which ongoing federal support helps sustain services.

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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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2. Meade Treadwell
3. Benjamin Jones
4. Philip Wilson
5. Chris Mayo
6. Fran Ulmer
7. Diane Hirschberg
8. Brock Wilson

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