Hometown, Alaska: The Human Toll of the Gulf Oil Spill

Wed, Jun 30, 2010

Photo courtesy NOAA: Workers replacing oiled pom-pons with clean ones along a beach in Louisiana.

Alaskans are 21 years out from the Exxon Valdez, with the particular wisdom that hindsight offers. What they know – beyond the environmental and legal aspects of the Exxon Valdez – is the devastating and long-term toll that man-made disasters can have on people. On this week’s Hometown, Alaska host Kathleen McCoy will be joined by Alaskan, Ed Thompson and disaster sociologist, Dr. Steve Picou to discuss the unique human impact of these two oil spills. Join in the conversation on Hometown, Alaska Wednesday at 2:00 pm.

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Talk of the Nation will become an NPR News Special today at 11:00 a.m.

Wed, Jun 30, 2010

During the second half of Talk of the Nation this morning, we will hear highlights of what Elena Kagan had to say in the first three days of testimony. NPR’s coverage will also include key exchanges with the nominee and members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, major themes of the hearing including her experience and political views and highlights from her career. Joining host Neal Conan is David Savage who covers the Supreme Court for the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune.

NPR LIVE Blogging: Elena Kagan Confirmation Hearings

Town hall meeting on public safety provokes wide variety of responses

Tue, Jun 29, 2010

Yesterday evening, well over a hundred people attended a Town Hall meeting on public safety in Anchorage.

MOA: Crime Statistics
Town Hall meeting on Anchorage crime takes place tonight (28 June 2010)
Anchorage Records Drop in Serious Crime (6 May 2010)

Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage

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Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: Timothy Daly

Tue, Jun 29, 2010

Timothy Daly is an Australian playwright whose considerable body of work includes the play that launched the career of Cate Blanchette. Returning to Alaska for the Last Frontier Theater Conference in Valdez for the third time, Daly chats with KSKA hosts Sandy Harper and Dick Reichman on this month’s edition of Alaska Radio Reader Rambler.

Photo source Prince William Sound Community College: Timothy Daly at the Last Frontier Theater Conference in 2009

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Labor Department wants more workforce development participants

Mon, Jun 28, 2010

Today the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce heard from a team of recruiters. Only they weren’t from the military, but from the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage

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Line One: Prostate Cancer

Mon, Jun 28, 2010

More than 200,000 men die from prostate cancer each year. If you’re man, you face a high risk of ultimately getting prostate cancer. But it is not only the man who is affected by the disease. Prostate cancer is a family disease, and the spouse is usually heavily involved in his care and has to cope with the physical and emotional changes of their partner. This week on Line One, Dr. Michael Diefenbach (pictured right) from Healing Choices for Men with Prostate Cancer joins host Dr. Thad Woodard to discuss the three most important questions every man should ask about prostate cancer.

Past Line One Programs on Prostate Cancer:

Line One: Prostate Cancer with Dr. Robert Allen (19 Aug 2009)
Line One: Prostate cancer and robotic surgery (24 Nov 2008)

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Town Hall meeting on Anchorage crime takes place tonight

Mon, Jun 28, 2010

Do Anchorage residents feel safe? Has crime in their neighborhoods or maybe across the city eroded their sense of security? This evening two Anchorage Assembly members and two state legislators are hosting a Town Hall meeting to hear residents’ concerns and suggested solutions.

Anchorage Records Drop in Serious Crime (6 May 2010)

Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage

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Algo Nuevo: June 27, 2010

Sun, Jun 27, 2010

Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday June 27, 2010 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. 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
Artist Name
Album Title
CD Label
Duration

Samba Pa Ti
Santana
Greatest Hits
Columbia
4:47

Llego Borracho El Borracho
Romance
25 Greatest Hits
Hacienda
4:09

Traveling Music: June 27, 2010

Sun, Jun 27, 2010

Here’s the music playlist from the June 27 , 2010 edition of Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:

Song Title
Artist / Composer
CD Title
Label
Duration

The Same Place
Shonti Elder / Shonti Elder
Bow Drawn
Independent
2:46

Run Sister Run
The Sevens / Tommy Thompson
Celtic Groove Band
Newgrange Records
3:40
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Algo Nuevo Hour: June 25, 2010

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

Here’s the music playlist from the Friday June 25, 2010 edition of Algo Nuevo Hour. 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: