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Talk of Alaska

Alaska Public Media
Alaska
Christmas Eve
Libraries
Nonprofit Organizations
Federal Grants
Climate Change
Reading
Holiday Greetings
Police Accountability
Bookstores
Community Support
Disaster Relief
Funding Accessibility
Anchorage International Film Festival
Foster Care
Veterans
Pertussis
Food Insecurity
Volunteer Work
Economic Drivers

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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Recent Guests

Molly Kabler
Executive Director for Coast Alaska
Coast Alaska
Episode: The future of public broadcasting | Talk of Alaska
Lauren Adams
General Manager of KUCB in Onalaska Dutch Harbor area.
KUCB
Episode: The future of public broadcasting | Talk of Alaska
Sage Smiley
News Director for KYUK in Bethel.
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Episode: The future of public broadcasting | Talk of Alaska
Dena Bishop
State Commissioner of the Department of Education and Early Development
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Episode: What's next for education funding and policy? | Talk of Alaska
Lon Garrison
Executive Director of the Alaska Association of School Boards
Alaska Association of School Boards
Episode: What's next for education funding and policy? | Talk of Alaska
Madeleine Aguillard
Superintendent of the Cuspuk School District
Cuspuk School District
Episode: What's next for education funding and policy? | Talk of Alaska
Angela Liebal
Business owner of Tidal Wave Books
Tidal Wave Books
Episode: Around the Alaska table: a storytelling recipe project | Talk of Alaska
Karen Sobolewski
A lifelong Alaskan and sales representative for major Alaskan book publishers
Episode: Around the Alaska table: a storytelling recipe project | Talk of Alaska
Lori Evans-Deneen
Freelance writer and editor with a background in cultural education
Episode: Around the Alaska table: a storytelling recipe project | Talk of Alaska

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Lori Townsend
Host of the show, providing insights into various topics facing Alaskan communities.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Boarding schools

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rubynak
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the emphasis on local issues and the community's engagement with important topics.
Insightful insights from various community experts that reflect the diverse perspectives within Alaskan society.
Engaging discussions on current events affecting Alaska and a unique call-in format.

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Changes in Alaska's nonprofit landscape | Talk of Alaska
Q: How are you all thinking about how community needs may change and intensify?
We are considering establishing a disaster fund in place and discussing governance for quick response to disasters.
Changes in Alaska's nonprofit landscape | Talk of Alaska
Q: Lori, how do we compare to other states for just like the sheer number of nonprofits?
Alaska has more nonprofits per capita than any other state in the Union, because the nonprofits are doing the work that county governments would do in other states.
Cozy reading recommendations for the fall and winter | Talk of Alaska Rewind
Q: How do you encourage people to venture outside of their favorite genre?
I usually try and find things that are on the fringes or that they've liked that aren't sort of of their normal.
Cozy reading recommendations for the fall and winter | Talk of Alaska Rewind
Q: What are you reading right now?
Many guests mention different books, including 'Dracula' and 'Lessons in Chemistry.'
Engaging voters in underserved communities | Talk of Alaska
Q: What challenges affect the vote count in rural Alaska?
Confusion over ballot signatures, postal challenges, and lack of ballot curing options diminish vote counts in rural regions.

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The discussions frequently center around critical topics impacting Alaska, including public broadcasting, education funding, the opioid crisis, and community events. Episodes often feature local experts and stakeholders who share personal stories and insights related to issues such as climate change, the struggles of the public school system, and innovative energy solutions. The unique incorporation of storytelling, from culinary traditions to personal experiences in journalism, adds depth to how these significant matters resonate within Alaskan communities. This podcast stands out due to its call-in format, inviting audience participation and diverse perspectives on pressing issues affecting life in Alaska, especially in rural areas.

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Talk of Alaska launched 18 years ago and published 204 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Talk of Alaska include:

1. Molly Kabler
2. Lauren Adams
3. Sage Smiley
4. Dena Bishop
5. Lon Garrison
6. Madeleine Aguillard
7. Angela Liebal
8. Karen Sobolewski

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