Line One: Domestic Violence

Mon, Nov 26, 2007

This week on Line One: Your Health Connection, Dr. Woodard is joined by Dr. Linda Chamberlain of the Homer Health Center who will discuss domestic violence as a public health issue.

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Black Friday: 1; Family Budget: 0

Mon, Nov 26, 2007

Black Friday, the traditional post-Thanksgiving start to the holiday shopping season, descended upon Anchorage last week. At least one store opened at 4:00 a.m. and several others unlocked their doors at 5:00. Irresistible bargains produced impressive lines and most likely, some endangered family budgets.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Violent crimes increase in Anchorage

Mon, Nov 26, 2007

A recent national survey on crime showed Anchorage posting a sizeable increase in reported violent crimes between 2005 and 2006. But do those statistics actually indicate the city is becoming more dangerous?

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Algo Nuevo: November 25, 2007

Sun, Nov 25, 2007

Here’s the music playlist from the Nov 25, 2007 edition of Algo Nuevo — Something New.

If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send e-mail to algonuevo [at] kska [dot] org or post your comment at the bottom of this post.

All tracks played are listed below in the following format:

Song Title
Album Title
Artist Name

Polka Chicana
Un Nuevo Sonido
A.J. Martinez

Amor Perdido
Con Carino
Jerry Dean

AWAC Presents: Gerard Baker

Fri, Nov 23, 2007

Despite the decline of the US dollar against the euro, Gerard Baker predicts a “stark decline” in the European economy within the next 25 years. US editor and columnist for The Times of London, Baker discussed US - European Economic Relations at the Alaska World Affairs Council in Anchorage on November 9, 2007. Following his talk, members of the Anchorage community posed questions about socialized medicine, the European education system and global warming.

LINKS:

RECORDED: Nov 9, 2007; Anchorage Hilton

AIRED ON KSKA: Nov 23, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.

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Stage Talk: Perfect Wedding and The Snow Dragon

Fri, Nov 23, 2007

A combination of riotous farce and touching love story, the Alaska Community Theatre presents Perfect Wedding. Director, Don Love and actor, Oliver Siemens join host Mark Muro on Stage Talk to discuss Perfect Wedding, which opens November 30th.

Also on Stage Talk, executive director of Alaska Junior Theatre, Lanie Dreas speaks about The Snow Dragon. School performances begin on December 3rd, and The Snow Dragon opens to the public on December 7th at the Discovery Theatre in Anchorage.

Video clip: The Snow Dragon

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“Alaska World Affairs Council Presents” on KSKA

Thu, Nov 22, 2007

The Alaska World Affairs Council and KSKA, FM 91.1 join hands and share voices with, “Alaska World Affairs Council Presents”, bringing the world to Alaska. KSKA gives you a front row seat with recorded programs featuring speakers presented by the Alaska World Affairs Council. This week, listen to US editor and columnist with The Times of London Gerard Baker address, “U.S. European Economic Relations” recorded November 9th at the Hilton Anchorage. Tune in November 23rd at 7:30p.m. for the “Alaska World Affairs Council Presents” on KSKA, FM 91.1 (”Anchorage Edition” will return next week)

Community Forum: Mayor Mark Begich

Wed, Nov 21, 2007

Mayor Mark Begich returns to Community Forum to discuss his plan for the 2008/2009 budget. After debates at recent Anchorage Assembly meetings and public hearings, what do KSKA listeners have to say about the mayor’s budget plans for the upcoming year?

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Anchorage’s Thanksgiving Blessing continues to fill family tables

Tue, Nov 20, 2007

For five hours yesterday, thousands of Anchorage residents went to eight different distribution centers to receive all the ingredients for a traditional, family style Thanksgiving dinner.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Line One: Anesthesia

Mon, Nov 19, 2007

Host Dr. Woodard welcomes Scott McBride, Jr. M.D. of Elmendorf AFB. Dr. McBride will be discussing the issue of being awake or aware during general anesthesia as well as other issues in the field of anesthesia.