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- 274 - Discussing locally sourced food with Arctic Harvest Deliveries | Hometown, Alaska
It's not always easy to find locally grown or raised food items in Alaska, but you might be surprised at what is out there. Kyla Byers is a founder and owner of Arctic Harvest Deliveries. The company specializes in supplying produce, meat, eggs and artisan grocery products from local, Alaskan farmers and food entrepreneurs around the state. Byers tells us how the business got started, about supplying home cooks and professional chefs alike and what we can do to ensure our state’s food security. Later in the show Sherry gives cooking tips on how to prepare some of these local ingredients.
HOST: Kim Sherry
GUEST: Kyla Byers, founder/owner, Arctic Harvest Deliveries
LINKS:
Kim's Alaskan Chowder | PBS Food
Roasted Alaska Beet Sauce with Pasta – Alaska Girl Eats
3 Layer Alaska Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting – Alaska Girl Eats
Sockeye Salmon Bahn Mi – Alaska Girl Eats
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 - 54min - 273 - Anchorage Museum exhibit celebrates Alaska's Latinx history and culture | Hometown, Alaska
Alaska’s Latino community has roots stretching back long before statehood. In fact, according to Gabriela Olmos Rosas, a doctoral student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska’s Latino roots can be traced back to Ketchikan in the 1910s.
“Alaska was having an attractive economy back then based on gold, and later on oil,” explains Rosas. “[Alaska] had a male workforce for a long time and there are many immigration documents for men. Not long ago, I found an immigration document for a woman dating back to 1945, and I think it's remarkable to start seeing women's presence in early Alaska.”
Rosas’ passion for telling the story of Alaska’s rich Latino history led her to partner with Itzel Zagal, Alaskan nonprofit Enlaces and the Anchorage Museum to curate the exhibit Nuestra Huella, or “Our Footprint” in English.
The exhibit features photographs, community stories, historical research, artworks and cultural belongings from museum collections.
“I feel like as Latinos, we have often felt unseen. We have often felt invisible. Our stories have been told from a third a third a person perspective,” says Rosas.
For Rosas and Zagal, the exhibit is a celebration of Alaska's Latinx history and culture told by the people who lived it.
“[Nuestra Huella] brought a sense of recognition that I think our community deserves and was needing. And that should not stop here. I feel like the recognition of all the communities in Alaska is an ongoing process. I mean, we Latinos and all different communities need to keep opening spaces for our stories to be heard,” says Rosa.
Nuestra Huella will be on display at the Anchorage Museum through April 13, 2025.
To learn more about the project, visit nuestrahuellaak.com.
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 - 56min - 272 - Spooky tales and ghostly drama | Hometown, Alaska
Sit back, relax and listen to these eerie stories to get you in the mood for Halloween. The first segment features local authors reading their works. We hear from Jamey Bradbury, Kellie Doherty and Lindsay Belle Sobolik, who writes as LB Blackburne. The second segment features local actors from the Midnight Summit Ensemble—Kalli Denali Randall, Elyssa Loughlin and Shanice Lawton—performing "Imaginary Friends" by Jeffrey James Keyes.
HOSTS: Dave Waldron/Ammon Swenson
GUESTS:
Jamey Bradbury, author
Kellie Doherty, author
Lindsay Belle Sobolik as LB Blackburne, author
Kalli Denali Randall, theater director/actor
Shanice Lawton, stage manager/actor
Elyssa Loughlin, actor
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Mon, 28 Oct 2024 - 55min - 271 - Heading into their 10th season, Parlor in the Round is still going strong | Hometown, Alaska
What is one part improv, one part concert, and one part musical game show? The answer is the concert series Parlor in the Round. The eclectic group will be debuting their 10th season on Thursday, October 17 at the Bear Tooth Theater. Host Dave Waldron sits down with Parlor in the Round founder and producer Kevin Worrell and musician Selma Casagranda, who will be performing at the upcoming event. They discuss the history of the program, how it works and give us a taste of what to expect.
GUESTS:
Kevin Worrell, founder and producer, Parlor in the Round
Selma Casagranda, musician
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Mon, 14 Oct 2024 - 55min - 270 - Mr. Whitekeys says now is a great time to start birding in Anchorage | Hometown, Alaska
Join us for an interview with Alaska legend and Anchorage birder, Mr. Whitekeys. We dive into the best birdwatching spots around the city and explore the incredible variety of bird species that call Alaska home. From bald eagles soaring overhead to the rare sightings of migratory birds, Anchorage offers birders a unique experience. We’ll also talk about how you can get involved in local birdwatching events and discover the hidden world of birds in your own backyard.
HOST: Kim Sherry
GUEST: Mr. Whitekeys, President, Anchorage Audubon Society/Alaska legend
LINKS:
Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Bird Species of Alaska
ADFG: Birding Checklists and Resources
Mon, 07 Oct 2024 - 44min - 269 - A deep dive into fungi facts and mushroom magic | Hometown, Alaska
This week on Hometown Alaska we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of fungi! From foraging wild mushrooms in Alaska’s untamed wilderness to cultivating them right here in the Anchorage—we explore the magic of mushrooms with a local expert from Far North Fungi, Gabe DeGange. He gives host Kim Sherry mushroom cooking tips, discusses health benefits and lays out other helpful fungi facts.
HOST: Kim Sherry
GUEST: Gabe DeGange, co-owner, Far North Fungi
LINKS:
US Forest Service: Mushrooms of the National Forests in Alaska
iNaturalist: Mushrooms of the National Forests in Alaska
Mon, 30 Sep 2024 - 56min - 268 - Getting acquainted with our insect neighbors | Hometown, Alaska
This week we’re getting up close and personal with some of the smallest, but most important residents of Alaska—the insects! Whether they’re buzzing around in the midnight sun or helping to keep our wild spaces thriving, Alaska’s bugs have fascinating stories to tell. Host Kim Sherry is joined by entomologist Alex Wenninger to find out about the diverse species of insects in the state, how to plan your garden for bug success and citizen science projects.
HOST: Kim Sherry
GUEST: Alex Wenninger, Entomologist, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Services
LINKS:
UAF Cooperative Extension Service
State of Alaska epidemiology bulletin about ticks and tick-vectored diseases in AK
"Alaska beetles survive unearthly temperatures" - Ned Rozell
Alaska Integrated Pest Management program: weeds/insects submission portal
iNaturalist - Non-Marine Arthropods of AK
iNaturalist - Alaska Lady Beetles
iNaturalist - Alaska Forest Health Observation
Mon, 23 Sep 2024 - 54min - 267 - Exploring the Alaska Zoo | Hometown, Alaska
Join host Kim Sherry on a tour of the Alaska Zoo with Education Director Rich Capitan. On the walking tour, we hear the sounds, smell the scents and talk about the zoo’s animal residents. We hear about the unique history of how our zoo got started and learn some interesting facts about the local fauna that we share this great state with.
HOST: Kim Sherry
GUEST: Rich Capitan, Education Director, Alaska Zoo
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Mon, 16 Sep 2024 - 55min - 266 - Exploring the history of early Anchorage crimes and criminals | Hometown, Alaska
True-crime podcasts and television are popular, but why exactly is that? What is it about the seedy underbelly of society that draws us in? On this Hometown, Alaska we learn about the earliest criminals of Anchorage and why their stories are still filled with intrigue 100 years later. We're joined by historian and columnist David Reamer who discusses his recent article in the Anchorage Daily News.
HOST: Dave Waldron
GUEST: David Reamer, historian, Anchorage Daily News Columnist
LINKS:
"An up-close look at Anchorage’s earliest criminals" - Anchorage Daily News
David Reamer's "Histories of Alaska" column
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 - 55min - 265 - Lumberjacks, guinea pigs and royalty at the Alaska State Fair | Hometown, Alaska
There is nothing quite like the state fair whether it be the food, the performers or the fact that Alaskans from all over the state are drawn to it no matter their ages or interests. On this next Hometown, Alaska host Dave Waldron and producer Ammon Swenson talk with some of the people that make the fair such a treat, whether it's the workers or those in attendance.
HOSTS:
Dave Waldron
Ammon Swenson
LINKS:
Mon, 26 Aug 2024 - 56min - 264 - What is Project Anchorage and could a sales tax improve the city? | Hometown, Alaska
A group of business leaders in Anchorage is proposing a sales tax that would fund new community projects and relieve some property tax burdens. But how does this proposal actually work? Why a sales tax, and why now? We took listener calls to discuss Project Anchorage with Anchorage Economic Development Corporation President and CEO, Jenna Wright, and journalist Larry Persily.
HOST: Anne Hillman
GUESTS:
Jenna Wright, President and CEO, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Larry Persily, journalist
LINKS:
"Choose Anchorage: A Framework for Revitalization" report
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation website
Mon, 19 Aug 2024 - 56min - 263 - There's more to growing peonies in Alaska than you might think | Hometown, Alaska
Alaska is known for its short, but bountiful growing season. Did you know that Alaska is also known for our commercial peony market? On this episode we learn what makes Alaska such a special place to grow these beautiful, showy flowers. We also hear about care tips for the home gardener and how to approach cooking with peonies.
GUEST HOST: Kim Sherry
GUEST: Martha Lojewski, Alaska Peony Cooperative
LINKS:
Alaska Peony Cooperative website
Mon, 12 Aug 2024 - 55min - 262 - Back to School with ASD Superintendent Dr. Jharett Bryantt | Hometown, Alaska
School is back in session next week for many Alaskans and with the new school year comes new challenges and changes. On this Hometown, Alaska we hear about those, including new start times, larger middle schools and how snow days are decided. We also get to know Dr. Jharett Bryantt, who will be entering his third year as the superintendent for the Anchorage School District.
HOST: Dave Waldron
GUEST: Dr. Jharett Bryantt, Superintendent, Anchorage School District
LINKS:
Anchorage School District website
ASD Family Support and Resources
Mon, 05 Aug 2024 - 55min - 261 - Meet the local cook competing in 'The Great American Recipe' on PBS | Hometown, Alaska
On Monday PBS will debut its brand new season of "The Great American Recipe." The show features eight home cooks from around the country competing with their best recipes. For the first time in three seasons, the show will feature an Alaskan chef. On the this episode of Hometown, Alaska host Dave Waldron sits down with Anchorage resident Kim Sherry who talks about how a home cook gets discovered, what it was like to cook on national television and serving as a culinary ambassador for our state.
LINKS:
PBS "The Great American Recipe"
Mon, 17 Jun 2024 - 54min - 260 - Revitalizing Anchorage neighborhoods by making small business ideas a reality | Hometown, Alaska
Starting a thriving small business is daunting on even the best days. But what happens when you want to start a small business in an often stigmatized Anchorage neighborhood like Fairview, Spenard, Muldoon and Mountain View?
According to the Anchorage Community Land Trust (ACLT) and its partners like the Cook Inlet Lending Center and the Cook Inlet Tribal Council, the path forward to revitalizing these neighborhoods is business creation, local job growth and resident leadership through innovative programs like the Set Up Shop.
"When you believe deeply in the potential of every single person in a neighborhood, regardless of their skin color, or their economic attainment, or their credentials, and you believe that they all can contribute in some way, I think really incredible and powerful things can happen," said ACLT CEO Kirk Rose of the Set Up Shop program.
So far, the program, which offers microloans and business training, has served nearly 400 small businesses and provided over 3,000 hours of direct support to entrepreneurs. In 2013, ACLT won the National Development Council’s Most Innovative Community Development Project Award, and in 2016 the nonprofit won the Alaska Planning Association’s Grassroots Planning Award.
HOST: O'Hara Shipe
GUESTS:
Kirk Rose, CEO, Anchorage Community Land Trust
Jeff Tickle, CEO and President, Cook Inlet Lending Center
Jamieann Bell, Program Director, Anchorage Community Land Trust/Co-owner, Arctic Moon Bakery
Shane McHale, President, Blueberry Tours
LINKS:
Anchorage Community Land Trust
ACLT Indigenous Peoples Set Up Shop program
Cook Inlet Lending Center: small business lending
Mon, 03 Jun 2024 - 55min - 259 - Touring the Alaska Veterans Museum | Hometown, Alaska
Alaska has a long history and continued relationship to the Armed Forces. To preserve and honor that history, the Alaska Veterans Museum features exhibits and artifacts from the state's territorial days to modern times. Ahead of Memorial Day on May 27, host Dave Waldron tours the museum to find out more about the men and women who gave their all to serve the country. We'll also hear pieces from Alaska Public Media and StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative.
HOST: Dave Waldron
GUEST: Jann Sherrill, volunteer coordinator and curator for the Alaska Veterans Museum
LINKS:
Alaska Public Media/StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative
Mon, 20 May 2024 - 55min - 258 - Celebrating 40 years of comics, cards and games with BOSCO'S | Hometown, Alaska
40 years ago, tucked inside a tiny Anchorage shoe repair shop, BOSCO'S Comics was born. On this Hometown Alaska host Dave Waldron speaks with John Weddleton, the owner behind the man with the sword. It's a reflection on the past 40 years of comics, cards and games in Anchorage, and much more, including an appearance from Batman.
HOST: Dave Waldron
GUEST: John Weddleton, Owner, BOSCO'S
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Mon, 13 May 2024 - 52min - 257 - What does YOUR Anchorage map look like? | Hometown, Alaska
It’s spring and neighborhood streets, parks and gathering places are filling with people. Where does this season take you? To new parts of the city or to the same haunts as winter? What’s on your map of Anchorage? Anchorage Park Foundation is celebrating the city through a new project, "Map Your Anchorage."
HOST: Anne Hillman
GUESTS:
Barbara Brown, Map Your Anchorage Coordinator
Michelle LeBlanc, Anchorage Park Foundation
LINKS:
Anchorage Park Foundation Map Your Anchorage page
Mon, 06 May 2024 - 55min - 256 - The man behind the myth of William H. Seward | Hometown, Alaska
May 16, 2024 is the 223rd birthday of the one and only William Henry Seward. In honor of this, Cook Inlet Historical Society’s final event for their lecture series this season will be a program featuring songs, instrumental music, dramatic readings and a look at the life of the man who helped make Alaska part of the United States. It’s called “Seward’s Follies: The Life And Legacy Of William H. Seward.”
On this episode of Hometown, Alaska we find out about the event, discuss Seward's political career and examine the driving force behind his motives to expand the territory of the United States.
HOST: Ammon Swenson
GUESTS:
Laura Koenig, adjunct professor of music, University of Alaska Anchorage, board member, Cook Inlet Historical Society, producer, "Seward's Follies."
Stephen Haycox, emeritus professor of history at the University of Alaska Anchorage
LINKS:
Walter Stahr, "Seward: Lincoln's Indispensable Man"Simon & Schuster, 2012.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 44min - 255 - Recycling for Earth Day | Hometown, Alaska
Today is Earth Day, and in honor of it we'll be discussing recycling. We find out what you can and can't recycle in those bins you drag to the bottom of your driveway, and find a place for the other items that you may be looking to get rid of during your spring cleaning.
HOST: Dave Waldron
GUESTS:
Jenny Forner andPatti Guist, cofounders of Anchorage re:MADE
Kelli Toth,acting director and recycling coordinator for Solid Waste Services
LINKS:
Anchorage Solid Waste Services
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 41min - 254 - Celebrating National Sourdough Bread Day | Hometown, Alaska
Alaskans have a deep history with sourdough. Even the word itself is a moniker for Alaskans who are as resilient as they are self-sufficient. A name most wear with great pride. April 1 is National Sourdough Bread Day. On this Hometown, Alaska we discuss Alaska’s rich and fascinating history with sourdough; how to make it, what it tastes like and how it secured a place in so many Alaskans' hearts.
HOST: Dave Waldron
GUEST: Julia O'Malley, journalist and food writer
LINKS:
Mon, 01 Apr 2024 - 52min - 253 - A deep dive into the Alaska B4UDie comedy festival | Hometown, Alaska
Starting next Monday is the Alaska B4UDie comedy fest, a week-long event taking place in Anchorage, Wasilla, Girdwood and Talkeetna. The festival will feature some out-of-state headliners but will also offer plenty of local talent. On this episode of Hometown, Alaska we meet the founder and some comedians behind B4UDie, talk about the art of stand-up comedy and explore how it's cementing its place in Alaska.
HOST: Dave Waldron
GUESTS:
Kass Smiley, comedian, founder of B4Udie
Katelyn Owens, comedian
Ben Peterson, comedian
LINKS:
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 55min - 252 - Talking with teens about underage drinking | Hometown, Alaska
Some young people drink alcohol. Others don’t. It’s pretty obvious on the surface, but the decision making around drinking can be complicated. Many people and experiences shape if and when we decide to drink, and talking about those influences can be hard. On this episode of Hometown, Alaska we talk to young people and some adults who support them about alcohol use and how to talk about it.
EVENT INFO:
Anchorage Youth Speak Out: Conversations About Underage Drinking
Wednesday, April 24, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
BP Energy Center or virtually
HOST: Anne Hillman
GUESTS:
Aaron Osterback, Volunteers of America-Alaska, coalition coordinator
Asher Farrally, youth speaker
JJ Hanley, youth speaker
LINKS:
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 50min - 251 - Hometown Trivia Throwdown featuring Geeks Who Drink | Hometown, Alaska
When you think of game night, there really isn't anything more timeless than trivia. On this episode of Hometown, Alaska we talk with a quizmaster from the group Geeks Who Drink and explore why so many are drawn to this pastime. Later in the show we host our very own trivia throwdown here in the Alaska Public Media studio.
HOST: Dave Waldron
GUESTS:
Sarah Hull, Quizmaster, Geeks Who Drink
Valerie Lake, Director of Production, Alaska Public Media
Adam Nicely, Multimedia Production Associate, Alaska Public Media
Wesley Early, Anchorage Reporter, Alaska Public Media
Ava White, Statewide Morning News Host, Alaska Public Media
LINKS:
Geeks Who Drink - Alaska Facebook
Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 55min - 250 - The Accidental Archivist: Kurt Riemann | Hometown, Alaska
If you’ve ever listened to local radio, or found yourself humming along to a catchy jingle from an Alaskan business, then you've undoubtedly heard the work of Kurt Riemann. In a world dominated by visual imagery, lifelong Alaskan, Riemann felt most at home enveloped in sound. His passion for all things audible developed into a 40-year career that has seen the audio engineer produce some of Alaska's most iconic music. From the Alaska Music Archives to KONR and the Alaska Music Show, and his recording studio Surreal Studios, Riemann has used his hands — and ears — to shape the Alaska music scene since the 1980s.
Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 55min - 249 - Taking a look inside the Great Alaska Talent Competition | Hometown, Alaska
Fur Rondy is here again and there are plenty of events going on in the city of Anchorage. But only one of them features everything from dancing to magicians to yoyo experts. On this episode of Hometown, Alaska, we discuss the Great Alaska Talent competition and host our own in-studio talent show with past and current competitors.
HOST: Dave Waldron
GUESTS:
Megan Killoran, Executive Director, Great Alaska Talent Competition
Ben Schwartz, Winner, 2022 GATC
Bethany Graham, 2024 GATC competitor
LINK:
Great Alaska Talent Competition webpage
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 54min - 248 - Kikkan Randall documentary explores the highs and lows of her extraordinary life (so far) | Hometown, Alaska
Kikkan Randall is quite possibly Alaska's most prized athlete. And now, the five-time Olympian and gold medal winner is the subject of a movie that will be debuting in theaters later this month. On this Hometown, Alaska host Dave Waldron speaks with the film's director and Kikkan about her incredible journey, and what it's been like to put it on the big screen.
HOST: Dave Waldron
GUESTS:
Kikkan Randall, professional cross-country skier, cancer survivor, mom
Matt Clark, director, "Kikkan"
LINKS:
Mon, 12 Feb 2024 - 58min - 247 - This month is a great time to try eating vegan in Anchorage | Hometown, Alaska
February is the Anchorage Vegan Chef Challenge, where restaurants around the city highlight vegan options on their menus. From pastries to curries and everything between, chefs are trying out new vegan ideas. On today’s episode of Hometown, Alaska we’ll be talking about vegan cooking and what it’s like to run a food-focused business.
HOST: Anne Hillman
GUESTS:
Alex Bury, Vegan Outreach and Vegan Chef Challenge coordinator
Joy Kiehn, Gia Dinh Vietnamese Cuisine
Michelle Sinnott, Flaky Pastry
LINK:
Anchorage Vegan Chef Challenge webpage
Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 56min - 246 - UAA's Atwood Chair of Journalism John Sharify reflects on a storied career |Hometown, Alaska
On this episode of Hometown, Alaska we're joined by UAA's Atwood Chair of Journalism John Sharify. He’s a 79-time Emmy award winner, a nine-time Edward R. Murrow award winner and a DuPont Columbia award winner, which is the broadcast equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize. Now in his second year as the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Atwood Chair of Journalism, Sharify has been imparting the university’s students with knowledge gleaned from a career spanning three decades.
HOST: O'Hara Shipe
GUEST: John Sharify, UAA Atwood Chair of Journalism
LINKS:
Anchorage Press "Backstories: John Sharify"
UAA Department of Journalism and Public Communications
Tue, 30 Jan 2024 - 58min - 245 - Celebrating 35 years of the Anchorage Folk Festival | Hometown, Alaska
The Anchorage Folk Festival is a 10-day event that is celebrating its 35th year of showcasing national and local talent. On this Hometown, Alaska we'll hear from a pair of board members about some treasures you can find this year and have some in-studio performances from this year's featured musicians.
HOST: Dave Waldron
GUESTS:
Johnse Otsman, Board President, Anchorage Folk Festival
Marianne See, Board Director, Anchorage Folk Festival
Tim and Natalie Tucker, musicians, Tucker Tunes
Robin Hopper, award-winning songwriter, musician, educator
LINKS:
Anchorage Folk Festival website
Anchorage Folk Festival schedule
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 56min - 244 - Solstice, stargazing and a Yuletide tale | Hometown, Alaska
On this episode of Hometown, Alaska host Dave Waldron explores the cosmos and discusses Winter Solstice with the Anchorage Museum's Planetarium and Discovery Center Director Aaron Slonecker. Later in the show we hear an in-studio performance of an adaptation of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" by Anchorage's TBA Theatre.
HOST: Dave Waldron
GUESTS:
Aaron Slonecker, Director, Anchorage Museum Planetarium and Discovery Center
TBA Theatre: Ryan Buen, Jessica Faust, Shane Mitchell, Erin Dagon Mitchel, Wayne Mitchell, Dana Mitchell
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Mon, 18 Dec 2023 - 54min - 243 - Anchorage ghost stories and spooky tales | Hometown, Alaska
Halloween is almost here and there isn't a better time to tell scary stories. On this episode Hometown, Alaska we give you tales of terror – one from an Alaska author and another from the longtime manager of one of Anchorage’s most haunted buildings. We also spend time with some famous spirts courtesy of Ghost Tours of Anchorage.
HOST: Dave Waldron
GUESTS:
Jessica Faust,author and illustrator
Shane Mitchell,manager of the Wendy Williamson Auditorium
LINKS:
Jessica Faust webstore and portfolio
"The haunting of the Wendy Williamson Auditorium" - The Northern Light
RELATED:State of Art: Anchorage writer releases spooky new book in time for Halloween
Mon, 30 Oct 2023 - 55min - 242 - Hometown, Alaska: Catching up with Alaska Children's Trust and talking poetry and science with Jane Hirshfield
Alaska Children's Trust is a statewide organization working to prevent childhood abuse and neglect. They recently hit a major milestone of having distributed over $10 million in grants across the state. We're joined by Alaska Children's Trust President and CEO, Trevor Storrs, to discuss their work and the role community plays into raising thriving children. Later in the show we hear from visiting, award-winning poet and contributing editor to Alaska Quarterly Review, Jane Hirshfield. She was in Alaska for readings and discussions about poetry, science and the environment as part of the Consortium Library’s 50th anniversary. She stopped by the studio to discuss her new collection of poetry "The Asking" and shares a couple of poems.
LINKS:
The Poetry Foundation: Jane Hirshfield
ALSO FEATURED:State of Art: Anchorage Opera sets classic comedy in the 1980s
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 55min - 241 - Hometown Alaska: History and mystery in Alaska
What are some of the best mysteries, cold cases and tales of intrigue in our state? On this episode of Hometown Alaska, host Dave Waldron digs into them with Anchorage writer and historian David Reamer. Hear stories about predictions of death to mysterious objects in the sky and maybe even learn about one that some of Alaska's longest residents have never heard.
HOST: Dave Waldron
GUEST: David Reamer
LINKS:
David Reamer Anchorage Daily News articles
Mon, 16 Oct 2023 - 51min - 240 - Hometown, Alaska: Indigenous heritage in modern music
The Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention is only a few weeks away and there will be plenty of speakers, crafts and traditional music. But what about contemporary music? On this episode of Hometown, Alaska we have two very different in-studio performances from some up-and-coming Alaska Native musicians. Join host Dave Waldron as he speaks with hip-hop duo Brother Buffalo and singer-songwriter Witty Youngman about their music and how their heritage influences their art.
HOST: Dave Waldron
GUESTS:
Garrett and Jake Swenson, Brother Buffalo
Witty Youngman, singer-songwriter
LINKS:
Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 55min - 239 - Hometown, Alaska: What is Anchorage's winter shelter plan?
Temperatures are dropping quickly and hundreds of Anchorage residents are currently living unsheltered in camps and on the street across the city. What’s the plan to keep them safe this winter and beyond? Join host Anne Hillman as she speaks with three city leaders who are working on this problem.
HOST: Anne Hillman
GUESTS:
Alexis Johnson, Anchorage Health Department, Housing and Homeless Coordinator
Jessica Parks, Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness, Chief Operations Officer
Felix Rivera, Anchorage Assembly member
LINKS:
Anchorage Health Department: Housing Services
Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness
Anchorage Assembly Housing and Homelessness Committee
Mon, 18 Sep 2023 - 58min - 238 - Hometown, Alaska: Discussing mental health awareness and suicide prevention
The stigmas and statistics of mental health awareness are important issues for Alaskans, especially as it relates to suicide prevention. On this episode of Hometown, Alaska host Justin Williams leads a conversation about how to discuss mental health and suicide prevention with Blaze Bell of Standing Together Against Rape and Recover Alaska as well as Shana Cooper of the Alaska Native Justice Center. They share their professional insight and personal experiences to explain how to approach these issues and share what resources are out there.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or having thoughts of self-harm or suicide dial988to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support.
HOST:Justin Williams
GUESTS:
Shana Cooper, Alaska Native Justice Center
Blaze Bell, S.T.A.R., Recover Alaska
LINKS:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
AK Division of Behavioral Health treatment and recovery resources
Mon, 11 Sep 2023 - 55min - 237 - Hometown, Alaska: The past, present and future of Rugby in Alaska
When most people think of Alaska sports, hockey, basketball and mushing are top of mind. But, as the Alaska Rugby Union celebrates its 50th anniversary, they are poised to make the sport of rugby an Alaska staple. On paper, the objective of rugby is simple—carry a ball across the scoring zone to secure more points than your opponent. It sounds easy enough. In reality, 300-feet and 15 burly athletes looking to knock you off your feet at every turn make scoring a point a Herculean task. But therein lies the joy of being a rugby player. On this episode of Hometown, Alaska host O'Hara Shipe discusses rugby with leaders of the Alaska Rugby Union to discuss the history and the future of the sport in The Last Frontier.
HOST: O'Hara Shipe
GUESTS:
Dave Delozier, President of the Alaska Rugby Union
Jami Almonte, women and youth coach, Vice President of the Alaska Rugby Union
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Mon, 28 Aug 2023 - 55min - 236 - Hometown, Alaska: Celebrating 45 years of KSKA
45 years ago KSKA flipped a switch and became the very first public radio station in Southcentral Alaska. On the next Hometown, Alaska we revisit some of the station's best memories with KSKA’s original general manager and the station's longtime program director of nearly 40 years.
HOST:Dave Waldron
GUESTS:
Alex Hills, KSKA’s original general manager
Bede Trantina, KSKA's program director for 39 years
Mon, 21 Aug 2023 - 55min - 235 - Hometown, Alaska: Exploring community, culture and food with the podcast 'A Piece of Kake'
Kake, Alaska is currently populated by about 500 people but it’s the hometown of many more. This week on Hometown, Alaska we take a trip on a seal hunting vessel and into a kitchen as we explore the community through interviews about its past and present with the hosts of the podcast "A Piece of Kake."
HOST: Anne Hillman
GUESTS:
Mona Evan and Sarah Campen, hosts of "A Piece of Kake" podcast
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Mon, 14 Aug 2023 - 51min - 234 - Hometown, Alaska: Turkish flavors delight in Anchorage
Zeynep Kilic was born and raised in Turkey. A former professor of the now-defunct sociology program at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Kilic is now an accomplished film director, as well as the new owner of the recently rebranded and reopened Turkish Delight, a restaurant specializing in authentic Turkish cuisine. On this episode of Hometown, Alaska we will hear about her history and relationship surrounding the food she makes and loves, and what approaches she takes for her favorite dishes.
HOST: Justin Williams
GUEST: Zeynep Kilic, Owner of Turkish Delight
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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 - 55min - 233 - Hometown Alaska: Comedian Paula Poundstone hates promoting herself
Paula Poundstone is a stand-up comic known for her witty observations on NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me and her really large family of pets.The author, podcaster and expert dog-waste-remover will be performing in Anchorage in late June. She joins host Anne Hillman to discuss her comedy, her home life, and more.
Event information:
Saturday, June 24
7:30 p.m.
Discovery Theater
HOST: Anne Hillman
GUEST: Paula Poundstone
LINKS:
ALSO FEATURED:State of Art: Celebrate summer with the Sundown Solstice festival
Mon, 12 Jun 2023 - 58min - 232 - Hometown, Alaska: The 3 Barons Renaissance Fair is a potent elixir of history, fantasy and fun
If you happened to be driving down Tudor Road in Anchorage last weekend you may have noticed a throng of people dressed in armor, medieval gowns and maybe even a dragon suit. That’s because we are in the midst of the Three Barons Renaissance Fair which runs through this weekend. On this episode of Hometown, Alaska host Dave Waldron speaks with a long-time board member about the fair and moderates a debate between the three Barons as they vie for the public's support to rule the realm of Hillshire.
HOST: Dave Waldron
GUESTS:
Mel Kalkowski, long-time board member of the 3 Barons Fair and the Magistrate of Hillshire
Blue Baron
Red Baron
Green Baron
LINKS:
Mon, 05 Jun 2023 - 58min - 231 - Hometown Alaska: StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative comes to Anchorage
heartbreaking. As part of their Military Voices Initiative, StoryCorps partnered with us at Alaska Public Media to record veterans, active members of the armed forces or their families to document their stories. On this episode of Hometown Alaska, producer Ammon Swenson discusses the Military Voices project with the CEO of StoryCorps and learns about the women's veteran organization Operation Mary Louise.
While the virtual opportunities have closed, StoryCorps will be at the Anchorage Public Library July 24 through the 28th for in-person recordings.
Sign up HERE
HOST:Ammon Swenson
GUESTS:
Sandy Clark, CEO of StoryCorps
Vanessa Meade, Co-lead of Operation Mary Louise
LINKS:
Alaska Public Media Military Voices
Mon, 22 May 2023 - 58min - 230 - Hometown Alaska: Gardeners and growers
Despite the May snowfall, it is definitely growing season in Anchorage. On this episode of Hometown Alaska host Dave Waldron and two master gardeners discuss the challenges and rewards of gardening in our northern climate, answer some listener questions and do a little gardening trivia. Later in the show we visit an apple orchard with the president of the Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association to find out what goes into the growing process this time of year.
HOST:Dave Waldron
GUESTS:
Emily Becker and Nick Riordan, master gardeners
Dr. Mark Wolbers, President, Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association
LINKS:
Alaska Master Gardeners Anchorage
Alaska Master Gardeners Anchorage FACEBOOK
University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service
Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association
ALSO FEATURED:State of Art: Anchorage Community Theater’s ‘Wait Until Dark’
Mon, 15 May 2023 - 58min - 229 - Hometown Alaska: Pets, vets and picking up poop
Nearly 61 thousand households in Anchorage have pets. That works out to about 105 thousand dogs and 88 thousand cats. That’s a lot of animals — and a lot of animal waste. And pet ownership doesn’t just impact the people who live with the creatures. Caring for pets is both challenging and rewarding for veterinarians and their staff, too. This week on Hometown, Alaska, we’re talking to veterinarians about their mental health and pet care basics as well as taking a trip to the dog park to see how your actions affect everyone downstream.
HOST:Anne Hillman
GUESTS:
Dr. Judy Montalbano and Dr. Tracy Ward, veterinarians, The Alaska State Veterinary Medical Association
Cherie Northon, Anchorage Waterways Council, Executive Director
LINKS:
The Alaska State Veterinary Medical Association
ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435
BROADCAST: Monday, May 8th, 2023. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Monday, May 8th, 2023. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT
Mon, 08 May 2023 - 58min - 228 - Hometown Alaska: Opportunities for lifelong education with OLÉ!
Alaska education has predominantly aimed its resources at younger generations to build them up early. Unfortunately, this can leave out older citizens who may be yearning to re-engage education and discover new skills, activities, and friendships. Since 2007, OLÉ! has existed in Anchorage as a non-profit organization aimed at providing older Alaskans aged 50 and up an opportunity to continue their education in creative and engaging ways. President board Gretchen Bersch and curriculum committee chair Bill Cole join host Justin Williams on Hometown, Alaska to discuss how OLÉ! began, obstacles they have had to creatively overcome and the mental and social importance of education in Alaska for its older citizens.
HOST:Justin Williams
GUESTS:
Gretchen Bersch, Board President, OLÉ!
Bill Cole, Curriculum Committee Chair, OLÉ!
LINKS:
BROADCAST: Monday, May 1st, 2023. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Monday, May 1st, 2023. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT
Mon, 01 May 2023 - 58min - 227 - Hometown Alaska: Get to know the humans (and birds) behind the Bird Treatment and Learning Center
HOST:Dave Waldron
GUESTS:
Laura Atwood, Executive Director, Bird Treatment and Learning Center
Katie Thorman, Rehabilitation Assistant, Bird Treatment and Learning Center
Chandelle Cotter, Education and Behavior Curator, Bird Treatment and Learning Center
Girdie, Crow, Bird Treatment and Learning Center
LINKS:
Bird Treatment and Learning Center
Mon, 24 Apr 2023 - 58min - 226 - Hometown Alaska: LGBT rights and the world of drag
HOST:O'Hara Shipe
GUESTS:
Robin “Lamia Lexicon Monroe” O’Donoghue, Drag Performer
Zaide “Dela Rosa” Manzano, Drag Performer
Kendra Arciniega, Owner ofArciniega Street Productions
Mercedes Arciniega, Owner of Arciniega Street Productions
Mon, 17 Apr 2023 - 56min - 225 - Hometown Alaska: Sake WeekMon, 27 Mar 2023 - 58min
- 224 - Hometown Alaska: Mutual Aid Network of Anchorage
HOST:Justin Williams
GUEST:
Erin Baldwin Day, lead organizer of Mutual Aid Network of Anchorage
LINKS:
Mutual Aid Network of Anchorage website
Mon, 20 Mar 2023 - 58min - 223 - Hometown Alaska: How Anchorage city government works
HOST:Anne Hillman
GUESTS:
Austin Quinn-Davidson and Meg Zaletel, Anchorage Assembly
LINKS:
Information on the upcoming election
Information on the Anchorage Assembly
Mon, 13 Mar 2023 - 58min - 222 - Hometown Alaska: 907 Pro Wrestling AcademyMon, 06 Mar 2023 - 58min
- 221 - Hometown Alaska: Behind the scenes at the Fur Rondy MelodramaMon, 27 Feb 2023 - 58min
- 220 - Hometown Alaska: Discussing the Anchorage School District Budget
HOST:Anne Hillman
GUESTS:
Carl Jacobs,Anchorage School Board member
Andy Ratliff, Anchorage School District Chief Financial Officer
LINKS:
Contact Anchorage School Board
Mon, 13 Feb 2023 - 58min - 219 - Hometown Alaska: Dealing with death
HOST:Anne Hillman
GUESTS:
Rachel Bernhardt and Julie Raymond-Yakoubian, Alaska End of Life Alliance
Kris Green, Death Cafe
LINKS:
Other Alaska End of Life Alliance resources
GUEST SUGGESTED READING:
"Notes for the Everlost: A field guide to grief" by Kate Inglis
"The Year of Magical Thinking" by Joan Didion
Mon, 06 Feb 2023 - 58min - 218 - Hometown Alaska: Playing with sound at the Anchorage Museum's Pass the Mic exhibitMon, 30 Jan 2023 - 58min
- 217 - Hometown Alaska: Alaska Center for the Book is working to increase awareness of Native authors
HOST:Anne Hillman
GUESTS:
Barbara and Ethan Jacko Atwater, mother/son writing partners, authors of multiple children’s books and more
Sara Juday,co-president of the board, Alaska Center for the Book
LINKS:
Read Alaska Native reading challenge resources
The American Indian Library Association
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 - 58min - 216 - Hometown Alaska: Making housing accessible to everyone
HOST: Anne Hillman
Guests:
Abdelqader "Abdoo" Ezzedine, New Habitat for Humanity homeowner
John Frommer, Consruction Manager, Habitat for Humanity
Jasmine Boyle, Chief Operating Officer, Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL Cap)
Colleen Dushkin, Association for Alaska Housing Authorities
LINKS:
Habitat for Humanity, Anchorage
Association for Alaska Housing Authorities
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 - 58min - 215 - Hometown Alaska: Touring the Alaska Museum of Science and Nature
HOST:Justin Williams
GUESTS:
Dr. Elizabeth Whitney, executive director, Alaska Museum of Science and Nature
Dr. Kristine Crossen, president, board of directors, Alaska Museum of Science and Nature
LINK:
Alaska Museum of Science and Nature
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 - 58min - 214 - Hometown Alaska: Answering your questions about this year’s election
Host: Anne Hillman
GUESTS:
Gail Fenumiai, Division of Elections
Jeannette Lee, Sightline Institute
Links:
Learn about ranked choice voting
Alaska Public Media elections coverage
PARTICIPATE:
Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 (statewide) during the live broadcast (10-11 a.m.)Send e-mail to hometown@alaskapublic.org before, during or after the live broadcast (E-mails may be read on air).Post your comment or question below (Comments may be read on air).LIVE: Monday, October 31, 2021 at 10 a.m.RE-AIR: Monday, October 31, 2021 at 8 p.m.PODCAST: Available on this page after the program.Mon, 31 Oct 2022 - 58min - 213 - Hometown Alaska: Staying active in recovery as winter approaches
HOST: Justin Williams
GUESTS:
Tiffany Hall, executive director of Recover Alaska
Dr. Vivian Gonzales, professor of psychology at the University of Alaska Anchorage
LINKS:
Rethinking Drinking: Website created by National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Provides information on drinking to help people assess their drinking and tools to change drinking habits.
Checkup and Choices: Offers check-ups (assessment with feedback) for alcohol, opioids, cannabis, and stimulant use. You can choose to begin an intervention based on the results to help you reduce use and consequences. Not free, but much lower cost than traditional treatment, self-guided, and has evidence to support it’s effectiveness in helping people reduce their substance use and consequences.
Smart Recovery: Free mutual support groups that are an alternative to AA or NA. Provides general mutual support meetings as well as meetings specifically for vets and first responders, LGBTQ+, friends and family, and people under 30.
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 - 58min - 212 - Hometown Alaska: Telling Alaska's story
This week Hometown Alaska hosts three writers telling significant parts of Alaska’s story.
The idea for our show began with the hope of bringing Alaska’s current writer laureate, Heather Lende, to the mic, and picking her brain for what we should be reading this winter. We called, she agreed, but we have ended up with so much more.
Since Heather took the state writer mantle for 2021-23, she has made her mission to bring forward other voices from Alaska. When I called to invite her to Hometown Alaska, all we talked about were other writers she wanted to share.
We have two such voices with us today: journalist and writer Laureli Ivanoff of Unalakleet – whose essays and reflections have appeared in The New York Times, High Country News, Alaska Dispatch and elsewhere; and Leigh Newman of Connecticut, author of a memoir about growing up in Alaska, and her new book, a short story collection called “No One Gets Out Alive,” about women navigating male-dominated Alaska.
HOST:Kathleen McCoy
GUESTS:
Heather Lende, Alaska's Writer Laureate
Laureli Ivanoff, author
Leigh Newman, author
LINKS:
Heather Lende author website“Heather Lende, whose memoirs chronicle life in Haines, is named Alaska State Writer Laureate,” ADN, May 13, 2021Laureli Ivanoff writing portfolio websiteLaureli Ivanoff, “The Bearded Seal my Son May Never Hunt,” NYTimes, 10.20.2018Leigh Newman, author websitewith details on her memoir, “Still Points North,” and her short story collection, “No One Gets Out Alive.”Leigh Newman talks about “Still Points North,” on The Rumpus InterviewMon, 03 Oct 2022 - 58min - 211 - Hometown Alaska: The Alaska Beer Broads
The Last Frontier is known for its appreciative beer subculture. The craft has been honored here and its processes mimicked in garages and storefronts alike. Alaska Beer Broads is an all-female, Alaska-based group consisting of beer enthusiasts from all over the state who connect and meet up at beer events to support local businesses and talk beer. D’Lany Nichols is their creator, and between podcasting, event coordination, taste tasting and leading the group, she always has her toes dipped into the local scene, expanding her expertise and celebrating the established culture.
HOST:Justin Williams
GUEST:D'Lany Nichols, Alaska Beer Broads
LINKS:
Alaska Beer Broads:
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 - 58min - 210 - Hometown Alaska: Alaskan Footprints food tours and Anchorage Independent Worker Alliance
Business and the economy are ever-changing in Alaska. As life becomes more expensive and old models of creating revenue streams are met with apprehensive resolve, two local entrepreneurs set out to change the business landscape of the Last Frontier.
Sourdough Dan Morris is the owner of Alaskan Footprints food tours. He offers historical insight, humor and delicious delicacies in his treks, setting a fun pace for both local Alaskans and tourists to experience downtown on foot.
Atlas Katari is the founder of Anchorage Independent Worker Alliance. They are dedicated to connecting like-minded entrepreneurs in the city together to change the way we live as individuals, and build as a society.
This week on Hometown Alaskan we will explore the purposes of their journeys, and the end result that will hopefully inspire a generation to step out of the shadows and into their dreams.
HOST:Justin Williams
GUESTS:
Segment 1:
"Sourdough" Dan Morris,Alaskan Footprints food tours
Segment 2:
Atlas Katari,Anchorage Independent Worker Alliance
LINKS:
Anchorage Independent Worker Alliance Facebook page
LISTEN:
FIRST AIR: Monday, September 19, 2022 at 10 a.m.RE-AIR: Monday, September 19, 2022 at 8 p.m.PODCAST: Available after the program.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 - 58min - 209 - Hometown Alaska: Meet the Log Cabin Quilters and find out what they do with all the quilts they create
With winter coming on, maybe you need a cozy, creative activity you can do with friends that adds up to something beautiful?
Poster for this year’s Great Alaska Quilt Show, their first after a 2-year absence. Photo courtesy of ALCQ.
Today’s Hometown Alaska introduces the Anchorage Log Cabin Quilters Guild. Their unjuried annual Great Alaska Quilt Show is Sept. 17-18. With something like 100 quilts on display, and another 50 small quilts up for auction, you can get a good idea of what this group does. The annual fundraising event is free to attend and has moved from the old Conoco Phillips building to a new location, First United Methodist Church at 725 W 9th Avenue. Parking is also free.
Today’s program was prerecorded for scheduling reasons so we won’t be taking your calls. Join us to meet quilters and find out why this craft and art became their passion.
GUESTS:
Peggy Brewer, current president of the ALCQ
Pat Sims, charter member of the ALCQ, started in 1979
Lynne Seitz, Comfort Quilts program coordinator for ALCQ
Sheila Toomey, publicity, ALCQ
LINKS:
Contact email for Anchorage Log Cabin Quilters Guild:anchoragequilters@gmail.com
“It ain’t your grandma’s quilting bee anymore,” Senior Voice, Aug. 1, 2022.
Anchorage Log Cabin Quilters Guild blog, scroll topics at the top of the page.
ALCQ Meetings and Fun Page, blog page for details on their many local service projects.
ALCQ Facebook page
10 Decades and Counting, images of ALCQ 2015 centennial project, Anchorage through the decades in quilted images.
The history of quilting, Wikipedia.
PARTICIPATE:
Today’s podcast was prerecorded so we won’t be taking calls during the program.
Send e-mail to hometown@alaskapublic.org before, during or after the broadcast.
Post your comment or question below.
FIRST AIR: Monday, September 12, 2022 at 10 a.m.
RE-AIR: Monday, September 12, 2022 at 8 p.m.
PODCAST: Available on this page after the program.
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 - 58min - 208 - Hometown Alaska: What’s new 7 years after voters said yes to legal marijuanaTue, 30 Aug 2022 - 58min
- 207 - Hometown Alaska: Tiny museum in Chugiak honors Lithuania’s fierce independence
Svaja Worthington was only five years old in 1944 when her family walked away from their Lithuanian home in the face of Russian brutality. During World War II, Lithuania had been occupied first by the Soviet Union and then by Nazi Germany. Towards the end of the war in 1944, as the Germans were retreating, […]
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 - 58min - 206 - Spenard Jazz Fest 2022
The Spenard area of Alaska is known for its eclecticism and diversity amongst its people, its businesses, and its artistic sensibilities. Long has it been the host of Tommy's Burger Stop, Chilkoot Charlies, Center Bowl, and more currently The Drip, the city's first black-owned coffee hut. It's no wonder that this area specifically also openly celebrates American jazz culture, and has instituted an event to partake in its music.
Mon, 23 May 2022 - 58min - 205 - Hometown Alaska: Kick start your growing season with free mentors from Anchor Gardens
On today's Hometown Alaska, we'll introduce you to a free garden mentoring service with high ambitions.
Fri, 13 May 2022 - 58min - 204 - Hometown Alaska: How can we push back against youth homelessness?
On this episode of Hometown, Alaska, Zoryna Lealai, a youth advocate for the Anchorage Youth Task Force, and Julia Terry, co-director of the organization Choosing Our Roots, will be joining the discussion on exposing and combating youth homelessness, while providing a very personal perspective on the issue. What organizations are out there shedding light on, and actively engaging in, the fighting against youth homelessness?
Mon, 09 May 2022 - 58min - 203 - Hometown Alaska: How to flatten the disinformation curve
Here’s a new word for you: infodemic. The World Health Organization coined the term and centered a recent global conference around coming to terms with a glut of mis- and dis-information that is harming public health. While this is a global issue, and links below will take you to the WHO’s many universal resources, a […]
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 - 58min - 202 - Hometown Alaska: Sobriety Awareness Month
cleaning. To a lot of people in Alaska, though, April is also Sobriety Awareness Month. Alaska’s history with alcoholism and recovery runs deep, and three local recovery heroes join host Justin Williams to share their encouraging experiences.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 - 58min - 201 - Hometown Alaska: Meeting vaccine hesitancy one client at a time
Community Health Workers are relatively new to Alaska. They come from the communities they serve. They get specialized training in communication and health systems, and their mission is to help guide people toward the health care they need.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 - 58min - 200 - Hometown Alaska: The Fairview Rec Center has more to offer than you might think
many years. The team behind the center bring a shining light into Fairview, and the recent inclusion of a new indoor playground is sure to leave an even brighter legacy for its residents. This episode discusses the impact, history, and legacy of the Center.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 - 58min - 199 - Hometown Alaska: Black history and education in AlaskaMon, 28 Feb 2022 - 58min
- 198 - Hometown Alaska: Teens talk about coping with COVID
On this week’s Hometown Alaska, Anchorage teens describe how they have suffered, endured, and even grown through living under the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll hear from teens at the Alaska Teen Media Institute, Covenant House and MHATS, which stands for Mental Health Advocacy Through Storytelling, a student-founded and student-run non-profit in Anchorage. ATMI students began creating […]
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 - 58min - 197 - Hometown Alaska: The UAA Women’s basketball program succeeds through mayhem and more
The UAA Women’s basketball program is elite. Conference champs, sweet 16 appearances, perennial national championship contender, and of course - mayhem! What makes them so successful? How much attention are they getting locally, and nationally? Should they be getting more attention given their success? And what does the future hold for UAA basketball?
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 - 58min - 196 - Hometown Alaska: Hear how these Anchorage arts organizations adapted to the pandemic
Andrea Noble, executive director of the Alaska State Council on the Arts, has one word for the Alaska artists and arts organizations now tackling Year Three of life under Covid: “Resilient. They just don’t quit.” On today’s Hometown Alaska, we’ll hear from five arts groups on how they have adapted and persisted. What lessons did […]
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 - 58min - 195 - Hometown Alaska: Hear how one Anchorage entrepreneur manages work and motherhood during the pandemic
The gig economy isn’t exactly a new income stream for individuals, but the paradigm shift of the market due to COVID and other factors have launched gig work and entrepreneurship into an undeniable macrolevel behemoth. One artist and businesswoman shares her story of how she established her brand to The Last Frontier and how we can support self-employed creatives.
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 - 58min - 194 - Community groups meet Covid vaccine hesitancy with trusted voices and accurate information
January 2022 marks the world’s third year working to overcome the Coronavirus pandemic. For many different and valid reasons, people hesitate to get vaccinated. Yet broad and successful vaccination rates are necessary to avoid giving the virus time to mutate and create another variant, as it has done with Omicron. Alaska Public Media has joined […]
Sun, 23 Jan 2022 - 58min - 193 - Hometown Alaska: Food is love without the words. So what do you cook and eat with the ones you love?
Arguments over mandates, pandemic death, disruptive politics, climate change disasters. We’ve seen them all this year; we’re worn out. The battles and struggles will continue, but this week’s Hometown Alaska seeks to console. Our topic today is celebrating our good habit of gathering together for food and camaraderie, whether that is Christmas, birthdays or Sunday […]
Sun, 19 Dec 2021 - 58min - 192 - Hometown Alaska: You might have noticed a lot of Filipino health care workers in Alaska. Here’s why.
If you’ve ever been to a hospital or a medical clinic or some type of medical facility, which most of us probably have, you may have noticed that a lot of health care workers are Filipino. They can be doctors, or home care providers, or some type of health care worker, but most of them are nurses. This is not just your imagination, as statistics show that Filipino nurses do compose the largest share of immigrant nurses in the United States. In fact, the Philippines is the world’s biggest supplier of nurses.
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 - 58min - 191 - Hometown Alaska: From dog poop to plastics – what can you really compost and recycle in Anchorage?
UPDATE: Since the recycling/composting program aired Monday morning, here’s a bit of useful info for Mat-Su Valley residents interested in curbside recycling. Alaska Waste began curbside recycling in the Valley last February, including within the city of Palmer, in an effort to divert recyclables away from the landfill. Here’s a link to their FAQs. We’ve […]
Thu, 04 Nov 2021 - 58min - 190 - Hometown Alaska: Native Heritage Month can bring complex emotions for Indigenous people. Here are three perspectives.
olks still commonly dress up in stereotypical Native costumes, and it is also when Thanksgiving happens, a holiday that is fraught with many problematic portrayals of history and Native Peoples. In this episode, we talk about these and many other relevant issues pertaining to Native Heritage Month.
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 - 58min - 189 - Hometown Alaska: Despite the isolation, fan culture thrives in Anchorage
to escape the dark, chilly winters that conquer the final months of each year. The politics and popularity of film, comic, game, and novel franchises have brought folks together in ways we did not know possible, bringing a sense of irony to the isolated Last Frontier.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 - 58min - 188 - Hometown Alaska: Indigenous Peoples’ Day can be celebrated all year. Here’s how.
Indigenous Peoples' Day strikes the intersection of beauty and triumph, controversy and pain. Many have fought to reclaim its purpose and name from Columbus, to the people of the land he claimed to discover.
Tue, 12 Oct 2021 - 58min - 187 - Hometown Alaska: Filipino history in Alaska runs deeper than you might expect.
The month of October has been recognized by the U.S. Congress and by several state legislatures as Filipino American History Month, to celebrate the long history of Filipinos in the United States. This episode focuses on Filipino Alaskan history, along with Filipino Alaskans’ many achievements and contributions.
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 - 58min - 186 - LISTEN: Celebrating Recovery Month in Alaska
Addiction and recovery are two sides of a heavy coin. September is National Recovery Month, so this week on Hometown Alaska, we’ll learn how substance addiction contributes to recidivism and how to celebrate recovery and support sobriety and sober-curious lifestyles.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 - 58min - 185 - LISTEN: Discussing food culture in Alaska
Alaska’s food and restaurant culture is a massive and ever-shifting adhesive for the local economy, serving and effecting both customers and business owners alike. But why is it so crucial? And how are local restaurant and food truck owners riding the wave back to success during COVID? Join host, Justin Williams, with two champions of the local restaurant community to discuss our food culture here in Alaska.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 - 58min - 184 - Listen: Finding the untapped talent in Alaska’s immigrants and refugees
immigrants and refugees make Alaska their home. How are new Alaskans adjusting? How can the government help in their transition? What are the ways through which immigrants and refugees enrich Alaska? Join host E.J. David for conversation about a collaborative community project called “Untapped Talent.”
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 - 58min - 183 - New anthology: 25 years of Alaska women’s voices
On the latest Hometown Alaska, host Kathleen McCoy is speaking with the editors of a new anthology that collects the first 25 years of the journal “Alaska Women Speak."
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 - 58min - 182 - Two first books by young Alaska writers
UPDATE: Writer Matt Caprioli, featured in this episode, has changed his last name to Frye Castillo. His website can be found here. Hometown Alaska is back after its short summer hiatus, and we return Aug. 23 at 10 am with a program featuring two Alaska writers with first books. In the first half of the […]
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 - 58min - 181 - Juneteenth: What, why, and beyond
Juneteenth has been called “America’s Second Independence Day”. But surveys show that only about half of Americans even know what Juneteenth is. So what exactly is Juneteenth? Why is it important? And should it be celebrated? With community leaders Jasmin Smith and Dino Allen, we will discuss the history behind Juneteenth and its continued modern day significance on the next episode of Hometown, Alaska
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 - 58min - 180 - Alaska Version 3 asks us to imagine our collective future. You go first.
What if our latest conversations about Alaska didn’t lodge on the dollar amount of a PFD, or how much a budget should be cut? What if we leaped over these sticking points and employed our collective imagination to envision an Alaska of the future? What kind of place do we want Alaska to be? What […]
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 - 58min - 179 - Book love: Updates from Alaska Center for the Book and Anchorage Reads
Host Kathleen McCoy talks with founders of the Alaska Center for the Book and a librarian about community programs to promote reading.
Fri, 21 May 2021 - 58min - 178 - Hometown Alaska: A conversation with Anchorage Police Acting Chief Ken McCoy
APD's Acting Chief Ken McCoy joins host Kathleen McCoy for a conversation on the department's work in Anchorage, and more broadly, on modern policing — a public safety field that has come under increasing scrutiny as social media and video cameras have captured police at work.
Fri, 14 May 2021 - 58min - 177 - Discussing anti-Asian racism
Recent events have put a spotlight on anti-Asian racism. Many Americans even seem shocked & surprised that it’s happening. But is anti-Asian racism new? Is anti-Asian racism rare? What does it look like? Where does it happen? And how does it impact Asian Americans? Join us as we discuss the complexities of anti-Asian racism on this episode of Hometown, Alaska.
Mon, 10 May 2021 - 58min - 176 - RUNNING 2021: Runoff for Mayor of Anchorage
Hometown Alaska is hosting a mayoral candidates' discussion between Dave Bronson and Forrest Dunbar.
Sun, 02 May 2021 - 58min - 175 - Doing right by kids: How to pay for quality early childhood education at a scale we need?
Today’s question came from a listener, a father who has weathered and completed his own family’s journey through expensive childcare, for which he’s grateful. But his own success don’t solve the huge challenge in our community, and he asked us to share with listeners the scope of the issue here in Anchorage. We invited panelists […]
Sun, 25 Apr 2021 - 58min
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