Hometown, Alaska - Alaska Public Media

Hometown, Alaska - Alaska Public Media

Hometown, Alaska features conversations with leaders and decision-makers in local and statewide government, social service agencies, educational institutions, and cultural groups across Anchorage and Alaska. Hosted by Kathleen McCoy, E.J. David, and Justin Williams.

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Hometown, Alaska: Indigenous heritage in modern music

October 2, 2023 • 55 mins
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 ...

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Hometown, Alaska: What is Anchorage's winter shelter plan?

September 18, 2023 • 58 mins
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,...

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Hometown, Alaska: Discussing mental health awareness and suicide prevention

September 11, 2023 • 55 mins
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 profes...

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Hometown, Alaska: The past, present and future of Rugby in Alaska

August 28, 2023 • 55 mins
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...

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Hometown, Alaska: Celebrating 45 years of KSKA

August 21, 2023 • 55 mins
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

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Hometown, Alaska: Exploring community, culture and food with the podcast 'A Piece of Kake'

August 14, 2023 • 51 mins
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


LINK:

"A Piece of Kake" ...

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Hometown, Alaska: Turkish flavors delight in Anchorage

August 8, 2023 • 55 mins
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 s...

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Hometown Alaska: Comedian Paula Poundstone hates promoting herself

June 12, 2023 • 58 mins
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, Ju...

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Hometown, Alaska: The 3 Barons Renaissance Fair is a potent elixir of history, fantasy and fun

June 5, 2023 • 58 mins
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...

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Hometown Alaska: StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative comes to Anchorage

May 22, 2023 • 58 mins
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 virt...

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Hometown Alaska: Gardeners and growers

May 15, 2023 • 58 mins
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 ...

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Hometown Alaska: Pets, vets and picking up poop

May 8, 2023 • 58 mins
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...

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Hometown Alaska: Opportunities for lifelong education with OLÉ!

May 1, 2023 • 58 mins
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...

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Hometown Alaska: Get to know the humans (and birds) behind the Bird Treatment and Learning Center

April 24, 2023 • 58 mins
HOST: Dave Waldron


GUESTS:

Laura Atwood, Executive Director, Bird Treatment and Learning Center

Katie Thorman, ...

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Hometown Alaska: LGBT rights and the world of drag

April 17, 2023 • 56 mins
HOST: O'Hara Shipe


GUESTS:

Robin “Lamia Lexicon Monroe” O’Donoghue, Drag Performer

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Hometown Alaska: Sake Week

March 27, 2023 • 58 mins
There is a drink that some say is slowly but surely gaining popularity in America.That drink is sake. This week on Hometown Alaska we'll learn how to drink it, pair it, and even cook with it as part of sake week: a six day event taking place in Anchorage and Girdwood.
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Hometown Alaska: Mutual Aid Network of Anchorage

March 20, 2023 • 58 mins
HOST: Justin Williams


GUEST:

Erin Baldwin Day, lead organizer of Mutual Aid Network of Anchorage

LINKS:

Mutual Aid Network of Anchorage website

Facebook

Instagram

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Hometown Alaska: How Anchorage city government works

March 13, 2023 • 58 mins
HOST: Anne Hillman


GUESTS:

Austin Quinn-Davidson and Meg Zaletel, Anchorage Assembly

LINKS:

Information on the upcoming election

Ballot tracking

Information on the Anchorage Assembly

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Hometown Alaska: 907 Pro Wrestling Academy

March 6, 2023 • 58 mins
HOST: O'Hara Shipe


GUESTS:

JT West, 907 Pro Wrestling Academy

Jared Cox, pro wrestler

LINKS:

907 Pro Wrestling Academy WEBSITE

907 Pro Wrestling Academy FACEBOOK

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Hometown Alaska: Behind the scenes at the Fur Rondy Melodrama

February 27, 2023 • 58 mins
HOST: Dave Waldron

GUESTS: Melanie Cross and Christy Hedrick, Fur Rondy Melodrama co-producers

LINKS:

TICKETS

Fur Rondy Events: Melodrama

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