Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media
What the proposed Kroger/Albertsons merger could mean for Alaskans | Talk of Alaska
Albertsons, the owner of Safeway and Carrs, wants to sell to Kroger, the parent company of Fred Meyer. The deal would affect multiple stores in Alaska.
The federal report on boarding schools | Talk of Alaska
The U.S. Interior Department released a report in July 2024 to continue documenting the federal government’s role in the system that ripped children away from their homes.
Optimism in the face of environmental threats | Talk of Alaska
We discuss a book aimed at highlighting conservation success stories and encouraging optimism about the future, on the next Talk of Alaska.
Why is housing so expensive right now? | Talk of Alaska
Increasingly, housing is financially out of reach for people in Alaska wanting to own a home or even to find an affordable place to rent.
The Outlook for commercial fisheries | Talk of Alaska
Several factors are endangering the economy of coastal communities and transforming the lives of Alaskans who depend on commercial fishing.
Celebrating disability pride in 2024 | Talk of Alaska
We speak with disability advocates about their top priorities, and the celebrations ahead, on this Talk of Alaska.
Freedom, Democracy and the Fourth of July | Talk of Alaska
We discuss historical and philosophical context on our democracy and what freedom requires of us all on this next Talk of Alaska.
What does freedom mean to you? We want to know!
Share your ideas for an upcoming Talk of Alaska episode. Your answers may be shared on-air or on our website.
Celebrating World Refugee Day in Alaska | Talk of Alaska
How can communities best help those who have been displaced from their home countries? We discuss welcoming new neighbors on this Talk of Alaska.
Social media risks for children | Talk of Alaska
Social media can be fun. But it can also be dangerous, especially for children and teenagers. A U.S. surgeon general report found significant
links between teen social media use, eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, especially for teen girls. But a bill that would have
banned Alaskans under the age of 14 from social media stalled in the legislature. What controls are appropriate for parents and what do young people think about it? We’ll ask on the next Talk of Alaska.
Summer reading with Alaskan authors | Talk of Alaska Rewind
On this Talk of Alaska, we revisit our 2023 conversation with Alaskan authors and librarians to discuss book recommendations for Summer reading.
25 Years of Therapeutic Courts | Talk of Alaska
How well have therapeutic courts like mental health and DUI courts performed in the last 25 years and what will the next 25 look like?
Marijuana reclassification and taxation | Talk of Alaska
While a bill to lower taxes didn't pass the legislature this year. Industry advocates say reclassification could offer some relief.
50 years of the Endangered Species Act | Talk of Alaska
The Endangered Species Act is 50 years old and through the decades the Act has helped numerous species recover and thrive.
Preparing for and preventing wildfires in 2024 | Talk of Alaska
What are the best ways to protect your property and community from fire? We discuss the 2024 wildfire season on this Talk of Alaska.
The correspondence school allotment lawsuit | Talk of Alaska
A Superior court judge recently threw out the laws supporting Alaska’s correspondence education program. Where does the program go from here?
Governor Dunleavy discusses education funding | Talk of Alaska
What would Alaska's governor agree to for an education spending plan? Governor Dunleavy joins us on this Talk of Alaska.
Conducting and analyzing public opinion polls | Talk of Alaska
We hear from people who create polls and those who use them in different campaigns, on this Talk of Alaska.
Discussing the 2024 legislative session | Talk of Alaska
What is the current tone of debate at the capitol? We talk with reporters covering this year's legislative session on this Talk of Alaska.
Cook Inlet gas production and railbelt energy | Talk of Alaska
We discuss the future energy needs for Southcentral Alaskans against diminishing supply on this Talk of Alaska