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Talk of Alaska

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

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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Molly Kabler
Executive Director for Coast Alaska
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Lauren Adams
General Manager of KUCB in Onalaska Dutch Harbor area.
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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
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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 Talk of Alaska

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

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    rubynak
    United Statesa year ago

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Engaging discussions on critical issues affecting Alaskan life.
Insightful and informative, providing valuable perspectives from various stakeholders.
Empowering local narratives and fostering community dialogue.

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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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Focused on the diverse challenges and unique characteristics of life in Alaska, this podcast covers a wide range of topics including politics, education, healthcare, community events, and environmental issues. It features discussions with experts, local leaders, and citizens who contribute their perspectives on current affairs and cultural stories, thereby fostering a community dialogue. Noteworthy is its emphasis on actionable insights regarding important social and economic issues, as well as its commitment to inclusivity by engaging with various stakeholders across the state.

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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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