AK: Elders
Sat, May 3, 2008
May is Older Americans Month, so this week we salute our Elders. We’ll speak with a woman who, in 1960, became Alaska’s first African-American teacher and meet seniors who say your golden years are when your life begins. Plus, “Where to Retire” magazine recently called Anchorage a retirement “tax heaven,” but is it really an all-around paradise?
All that and more this week on AK, heard statewide on local APRN stations statewide.
AK: Where We Live
Sat, April 26, 2008
This week we take a look at Where We Live and explore ways to show it off. From a new TV show that shows the world just how tough Alaskans really are to niche markets for tourism — a dog sled ride en espanol, anyone? Plus, designing greener buildings in Juneau and training the next generation of wilderness guides in Arctic Village. All that and more this week on AK, heard statewide on local APRN stations statewide.
AK: Earth Day (2008)
Sat, April 19, 2008
April 22nd is Earth Day, and this week we pay tribute to the planet. We’ll learn about sustainable agriculture, and visit a hotel that runs on the same stuff you use to cook your French fries. Plus, recycling old Crocs, and figuring out which plastic bottles are safe, and which ones might land you in hot water. All that and more this week on AK, heard statewide on local APRN stations statewide.
AK: Keeping the Faith
Sat, April 12, 2008
This week on AK, we’re Keeping the Faith. We’ll visit the Mt. Bether Bible Center, a farm community outside Hoonah, and check into the turmoil in the Russian Orthodox Church. Sing along with Anchorage’s multicultural church choirs, dip into a little Zen, and ask, when it comes to Passover, why is this state different from all other states? All that and more this week on AK, heard statewide on local APRN stations statewide.
AK: Transplants
Sat, April 5, 2008
This week on AK we look at transplants, from donating organs to relocating to Alaska. We chat with up-and-coming leaders — of the homegrown variety — and hear the sounds of calypso, transplanted from the Caribbean to the Last Frontier. Plus, saving the rhubarb, and a local, lyrical tribute to National Poetry Month. All that and more this week on AK, heard statewide on local APRN stations statewide.
AK: Marching to the Beat of a Different Drummer
Sat, March 29, 2008
We all know someone who Marches to the Beat of a Different Drummer, this week on AK we meet a few — from a forest service biologist who testified against Tongass timber sales, to a guy who spends his time alone, next to a river, in a tent. Plus, a new documentary about Alaska’s most outspoken civil rights activists. All that and more this week on AK, heard statewide on local APRN stations statewide.
AK: Under Water (Part 2)
Sat, March 22, 2008
This week our underwater adventure continues. We’ll splash around with some synchronized swimming champs, and submerge ourselves in a mean game of underwater hockey. Plus, taking a trip to Naknek’s pool and Anchorage’s Safe Harbor, and exploring the rising tide of waterbirth. All that and more this week on AK, heard statewide on local APRN stations statewide.
AK: Under Water (Part 1)
Sat, March 15, 2008
This week we go Under Water. We’ll visit Southeast’s very own Atlantis and learn about a proposed fast ferry that might be a bit slow in coming. Plus, in preparation for Tsunami Awareness Week, stories from tsunami survivors and a trip to Palmer’s Tsunami Warning Center — one of just two in the U.S. All that and more this week on AK, heard statewide on local APRN stations statewide.
AK: Not For Profit
Sat, March 8, 2008
In the state of Alaska, we have one nonprofit organization for every 77 people. No joke. So this week we take a look at Alaska’s Not-For-Profits, and find out why so many? Plus, plaintiffs from the Exxon Valdez case who are hoping for a profit — or at least a payback — and a Windy City report from the Chiditarod. All that and more this week on AK, heard statewide on local APRN stations statewide.
AK: Iditarod (Etc.)
Sat, March 1, 2008
It’s Iditarod time, so this week we’re jumping into the Last Great Race — and some other things, too. Like the Junior Olympics in Anchorage, Kenyan acrobats in Dillingham, and the snowy slopes at Hatcher Pass. Plus, an axe-throwing bartender in Juneau who’s throwing in the towel. All that and more this week on AK, heard statewide on local APRN stations statewide.
AK: The Short End of the Stick
Sat, February 23, 2008
This week on AK we learn what happens to Juneau if the capitol moves, see what it’s like to live with autism in a small town, and revisit the Writers Guild strike with one of Alaska’s two WGA members. Plus, the science of leap years and an ex-NFL player who’s helping kids on the short end of the economic stick. All that and more this week on AK, heard statewide on local APRN stations statewide.
AK: Scams, Fakes, Phonies & Cheats
Sat, February 16, 2008
This week on AK… the con is on! We’ll hear legends of Alaska’s most notorious shysters, and get the scoop on counterfeit Alaska Native art. Plus, avoiding the pitfalls of mortgage fraud, and what happens when military spouses become targets of some serious double dealing? We’ll find out, this week on AK from APRN.
AK: The Birds & The Bees
Sat, February 9, 2008
This week on AK… Valentine’s Day is approaching and love is in the air, so what better time to get a lesson on The Birds & The Bees? We’ll learn about sexuality education in Alaska’s schools and meet a couple who are testing their love on an eco-friendly trek across Alaska. Plus, tracking magpie migration and gearing up for bee season. All that and more coming up this week on AK from APRN.
AK: Sarah Palin
Sat, February 2, 2008
This week on AK: The Gov. We’re taking a look at Sarah Palin, finding out what makes the First-in-Command of the Last Frontier tick. Hear kudos and critiques from fellow Alaskans and an interview with the college student who’s hoping to draft Sarah P. for VP. Plus, moving Shakespeare’s famous “Moor” up to Alaska. All that and more coming up this week on AK from APRN.
Photo by Jeff Medkeff. Click the image for a larger version at Flickr.
Web Extra: Ten minutes with Sarah Palin
Sat, February 2, 2008
In preparation for this week’s edition of AK, host Rebecca Sheir spent some time interviewing Alaska’s first female and remarkably popular Governor — Sarah Palin.
Portions of the interview appear in the complete AK show this week, but this extended version (9 min, 32 sec) is the complete and uncut edition. Enjoy!
Congressman Don Young releases fundraising numbers
Fri, February 1, 2008
A federal campaign funding report shows that Congressman Don Young received nearly $45,000 in contributions last quarter but paid out more than $425,000 in legal fees. Young brought in nearly $30,000 from individual contributors, only five of them with Alaska addresses. He pulled in more than $15,000 from various political committees.
Joel Southern, APRN - Washington, DC
AK: Adoption
Sat, January 26, 2008
This week on AK we take a look at adopting children overseas and adopting culture right at home. We’ll meet a grandmother who’s parenting all over again, and a woman who, against all odds, helped save her adoptive father’s life. Plus, adapting to new circumstances, when life throws you a curve ball. All that and more coming up this week on AK from APRN.
AK: Wolves
Sat, January 19, 2008
This week on AK we come face-to-face with Wolves. We’ll go behind the scenes at an organization raising awareness about wolves, take a look at predator control, and learn the legend of Hairy Man. Plus, putting the Boy Who Cried Wolf on trial, and they say it’s news when “man bites dog”; in Alaska these days, it’s more like “wolf bites dog.” Find out why, this week on AK, from APRN.
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