AWAC Presents: Reza Aslan

Fri, Feb 29, 2008

You’ve heard him on Marketplace and APRN’s Talk of Alaska, with Steve Heimel. He’s John Stewart’s go-to-guy on The Daily Show and the Middle East analyst for CBS news. At the Alaska World Affairs Council, Reza Aslan spoke on “Contemporary Issues in Islam” and his next book, How to Win a Cosmic War: Why We’re Loosing the War on Terror. Aslan explains why a cosmic war cannot be won and what’s at stake.

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Anchorage Edition: February 29, 2008

Fri, Feb 29, 2008

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Today’s topics include:

Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich joins the U.S. Senate race.
Anchorage Assemblyman Dan Coffey and Bill Starr tapes.
Top Interior stories this week.
Exxon Valdez case reaches the U.S. Supreme Court.
State legislative business this week including 90-day limit, budget, gas line issues.

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Stage Talk: Faith County / The Diary of Ann Frank

Fri, Feb 29, 2008

Host Mark Muro chats with actors and directors from the Valley Performing Arts, Faith County and The Diary of Ann Frank presented the Alaska Fine Arts Community Theatre. The Diary of Ann Frank opens tonight, February 29, at the Alaska Fine Arts Academy Theatre in Eagle River.

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Recorded phone call embarasses two assembly members; prompts investigation

Thu, Feb 28, 2008

A recorded telephone conversation has prompted the Alaska Public Offices Commission to investigate two Anchorage Assembly members for possible campaign finance and endorsement violations.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Begich openly exploring U.S. Senate run

Wed, Feb 27, 2008

After months of speculation, Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich has announced he is forming an “exploratory committee” for a possible run for Ted Steven’s U.S. Senate seat. Yesterday’s first step doesn’t make Begich an official candidate, but it does edge him closer to a full declaration.

Len Anderso, KSKA - Anchorage

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Community Forum: Pools and facilities, bond propositions

Wed, Feb 27, 2008

On April 1, Anchorage area voters will decide the fate of 20 bond propositions. Last week we looked at Propositions 2 and 3 impacting area schools. Today on Community Forum, host Nellie Moore and her guests, Peter Crosby from People for Pools and Anchorage public library bond chair, Mary Rasmussen explore the non-school bonds on the ballot. Aside from numerous road service area issues, these bonds deal with roofs for libraries, the Sullivan Arena and the existing museum; swimming pool improvements; roads and drainage, and public safety and transportation.

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KSKA, 91.9 in Girdwood

Tue, Feb 26, 2008

Concerned listeners in Girdwood, Alaska can be assured that FM 91.9 will soon return to the airwaves. The Girdwood translator went off this past Friday, February 22. KSKA’s engineers have been in contact with Telalaska and have determined the problem is at the translator site. Friday, KSKA’s contact at Alyeska informed us that there had been an avalanche close to the site and that they were working on clearing and grooming the area and that they would not be able to get us up to the site until this week. As of Tuesday, February 26 at 12:00 PM, KSKA’s lead engineer was on his way to Girdwood to work on restoring our KSKA translator. To all KSKA listeners in Girdwood - we apologize for this inconvenience, thank you for your patience, and hope to rejoin you on-air very soon.

Line One: Infertility

Mon, Feb 25, 2008

Most experts define infertility as not being able to get pregnant after at least one year of trying. Women who are able to get pregnant but then have repeat miscarriages are also said to be infertile. On Line One: Your Health Connection, Dr. Woodard and his guest Dr. Eric Surrey from the Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine discuss the causes of infertility, how it is diagnosed and treated and Vitro fertilization. Dr. Surrey has written and lectured extensively on the subjects of infertility, reproductive surgery, endometriosis, as well as numerous aspects of in vitro fertilization and the other Assisted Reproductive Technologies.

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Ceremony marks a quarter century of sheltering the homeless

Mon, Feb 25, 2008

Last week Anchorage’s Clare House celebrated 25 years of offering shelter to homeless women with children. The observance honored those who have contributed over the years to Clare House’s operations as well as those who have sought its service.

Clare House brochure (PDF)

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

To learn more about the Clare House shelter for homeless women and women with children, we’ve included additional interview audio from our conversation with Susan Bomalaski, the Executive Director of Catholic Social Services. Len Anderson spoke to her on February 21, 2008 outside the Clare House located in Anchorage, Alaska.

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Algo Nuevo: February 24, 2008

Sun, Feb 24, 2008

Here’s the music playlist from the Feb 24, 2008 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: