Episodes

  • Celebrating disability pride in 2024 | Talk of Alaska

    Celebrating disability pride in 2024 | Talk of Alaska
    Jul 16 2024
    Disability Pride Month is a time for celebration and reflection. Advocates take the month of July to recognize the progress that’s been made since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. And to reflect on how to further empower people with disabilities to shape the services they receive. We speak with disability advocates about their top priorities, and the celebrations ahead, on this Talk of Alaska.
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    56 mins
  • Democracy, freedom, and the Fourth of July | Talk of Alaska

    Democracy, freedom, and the Fourth of July | Talk of Alaska
    Jul 2 2024
    The Fourth of July often brings thoughts of festive celebrations like parades, picnics and fireworks, but what does honoring the nation’s independence mean? What are our rights, but also our responsibilities to a healthy democracy? How do you reflect on what freedom means, and what’s the best way for us all to move forward as a united nation? We discuss historical and philosophical context on our democracy and what freedom requires of us all on this next Talk of Alaska.
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    56 mins
  • Celebrating World Refugee Day in Alaska | Talk of Alaska

    Celebrating World Refugee Day in Alaska | Talk of Alaska
    Jun 25 2024
    Refugees seeking safety from conflicts and international problems have been coming to Alaska for decades, but in recent years, the number of people resettling in the state has jumped significantly, bringing families and individuals to new communities all across Alaska. What is the refugee experience like here, and how can local communities best prepare for and welcome those who have been displaced from their home countries? We discuss welcoming new neighbors, and celebrating World Refugee Day on this Talk of Alaska.
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    56 mins
  • Social media risks for children | Talk of Alaska

    Social media risks for children | Talk of Alaska
    Jun 18 2024
    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.
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    56 mins
  • Summer reading with Alaskan authors | Talk of Alaska Rewind

    Summer reading with Alaskan authors | Talk of Alaska Rewind
    Jun 11 2024
    Alaskans like to pack in as much fun as possible during our gloriously long summer days and extended bouts of backyard, beach, boat and campsite time is made all the better when you have a great book to relax with. Readers know how books create magical doorways into other worlds and other worldviews that enhance your imagination in ways that scrolling online will never match. If you want to stick to home grown books, Alaska has many great authors and a wide range of selections from thrillers to romance to science. On this Talk of Alaska, we revisit our 2023 conversation with Alaskan authors and librarians to discuss book recommendations for Summer reading.
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    56 mins
  • Keeping safe during Summer adventures | Talk of Alaska

    Keeping safe during Summer adventures | Talk of Alaska
    Jun 4 2024
    Summer is here in Alaska. The days are longer, the snow is melting and the weather is at least a little warmer. That means Alaskans are spending a lot of time outside, hiking, biking, boating and hunting, just to name a few activities. Whatever your Summer adventure is, there’s always the chance that something can go wrong. So what can you do to keep yourself safe? We gathered your best advice and talked with outdoor safety experts to hear their tips on this Talk of Alaska.
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    56 mins
  • 25 Years of Therapeutic Courts | Talk of Alaska

    25 Years of Therapeutic Courts | Talk of Alaska
    May 28 2024
    The Alaska Court System is honoring 25 years of therapeutic courts in the state this month. These alternative paths to justice and rehabilitation bring together a broad partnership of law enforcement, corrections and health professionals to work on a plan of treatment rather than incarceration for Alaskans who struggle with mental health challenges, past trauma or addictions. The idea is to prevent recidivism, reduce crime and promote public safety. How well have the courts performed in the last 25 years and what will the next 25 look like? We discuss therapeutic courts on this Talk of Alaska.
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    56 mins
  • Marijuana reclassification and taxation | Talk of Alaska

    Marijuana reclassification and taxation | Talk of Alaska
    May 21 2024
    In shops across Alaska, sales of cannabis flower and extracted products have been legal for nearly a decade. How are growers and retailers faring in a heavily-taxed and competitive industry? A bill advocates hoped would lower tax rates didn’t pass the legislature, so what does that mean for the industry? And what does a federal change to reclassify marijuana mean for the future of full legalization? We discuss legal cannabis sales and the outlook for the future on this Talk of Alaska.
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    56 mins