Expanding Local Programming on KSKA

Wed, Sep 2, 2009

KSKA is kicking off September 2009 with a fresh start for many of our local produced programs, including Line One: Your Health Connection, Community Forum and one new program called Addressing Alaskans. During the all Alaska hour, weekdays at 2:00 pm you can look forward to new sounds, voices and listeners beginning this week and next on KSKA.

Addressing Alaskans
Beginning Thursday, September 3
Broadcasts weekly: Thursday at 2:00 p.m., repeating Wednesday at 9:00 p.m.

After two seasons of the Alaska World Affairs Council (AWAC) Presents on KSKA, we’ve decided to expand the program this year to include other community organizations in addition to the AWAC. Every Thursday at 2:00 pm, you will hear local lectures recently recorded in Southcentral, Alaska. From the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, the Alaska World Affairs Council, the World Trade Center of Alaska, to the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, Providence Hospital, UAA and APU, we’re traveling all over the community this year to capture conversations that matter to Alaskans.

Hear Senator Lisa Murkowski addressing the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce on “The Impacts of Congressional Action on the Economy,” tomorrow (Thursday) at 2:00 p.m.

Hometown, Alaska
Beginning Wednesday, September 9
Broadcasts weekly: Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., repeating at 10:00 p.m.

(From left: Kathleen McCoy, Charles Wohlforth, Ellen Lockyer)

Kathleen McCoy and Charles Wohlforth join Ellen Lockyer as rotating hosts on Hometown, Alaska, the new live call-in program replacing Community Forum on KSKA. You’ll have a chance to meet all three hosts on the first Hometown, Alaska (Sept. 9), where Kathleen, Ellen and Charles will be asking you the topics you would like to discuss on the shows to come. Then the hosts will begin to rotate, individually hosting 1 – 2 shows per month. If you had a chance to share with a friend an audio snapshot of where we live, what would it sound like? What stories would you tell? Participate in the live call-in Wednesday at 2:00 pm.

Line One: Your Health Connection – STATEWIDE
Beginning Monday, September 14
Broadcasts weekly: Monday at 2:00 p.m., repeating at 8:00 p.m.

KSKA’s weekly health show with Dr. Thad Woodard will be available to public radio stations statewide beginning the Monday after the Labor Day holiday. Next time you listen and would like to call-in with a health related question or comment, be prepared for a new phone number and email address. KSKA listeners will be joined by public radio audiences statewide, next time on Line One.

Community Forum: the ARC of Anchorage

Wed, Aug 26, 2009

The ARC of Anchorage has been helping the developmentally disabled, the deaf and others with physical challenges for more than fifty years. Find out how this organization has grown from its start with a group of committed families to it’s present day place as a force to ensure that people with disabilities have rich, full productive lives. Join the conversation this afternoon on Community Forum.

NOTE: This is the last official episode of Community Forum on KSKA. Look forward to hearing new voices on Hometown, Alaska, a live call-in show starting September, 9 on KSKA. Listen to Hometown, Alaska Wednesdays, at 2:00 pm repeating at 10:00 pm on KSKA

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Community Forum: Anchorage’s Community Councils

Tue, Aug 18, 2009

Anchorage’s community councils are gearing up for fall meetings, after taking a summer break. Find out more about the role of these grass roots citizens panels, why they get the attention of the city’s elected officials, and how you can get involved on Community Forum, Wednesday on KSKA.

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Community Forum: Early Learning and Literacy

Wed, Aug 5, 2009

Alaska schools are getting ready to open later this month, but are all children ready to start learning? Two Anchorage area organizations are helping families prepare the youngest students for early learning and literacy. Find out more about programs aimed at ensuring all Alaska kids get a strong start in school on this week’s Community Forum.

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Community Forum: Anchorage Census

Wed, Jul 29, 2009

What’s going on with the 2010 census? Officials got started early this year in Anchorage on a new plan to find every address possible. How did they do and what’s coming up as the next census unfolds? Join us on Community Forum this afternoon for a countdown to census day – April 1, 2010.

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Community Forum: Talk with KSKA

Tue, Jul 21, 2009

Programming on public radio is always changing. Faced with the loss of some good shows earlier this year, we took to the air in January and asked you to tell us what you want to hear on KSKA. In March, we incorporated your ideas into a new program line up. And now we’re back to ask, what do you think? Do you like what you hear? How can we make KSKA even better?

Join us for the next special edition of Community Forum on Wednesday at 2:00 pm when Pat Yack, Vice President of News and Public Media and Bede Trantina, KSKA’s Program Director will be on the air taking your calls and listening to you. You can call, e-mail, post comments below or even “tweet” with us during the program (details below). You hear from us everyday. Wednesday we want to hear from you!

LIVE BROADCAST: Wed, July 22, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. (repeats at 10:00 p.m.)

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Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 (statewide) during the live broadcast (2:00 – 3:00pm)
Send e-mail to communityforum@kska.org before, during or after the live broadcast (e-mails may be read on air)
Send a “tweet” (via Twitter) @kska anytime (tweets may be read on air)
Post your comment or question below (comments may be read on air)

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Community Forum: Alaska Native Young Professionals

Wed, Jul 15, 2009

Young Alaska Natives are gaining their place in the community, with the help of leadership programs provided by organizations like the Alaska Native Professional Association. Find out more about summer internships and development opportunities for young Native professionals on the next Community Forum, Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 pm.

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Community Forum: Alaska’s Treasures

Wed, Jul 8, 2009

Gold Rush Centennial Photographs 1893 – 1916, Skagway, Alaska. Photo from Alaska State Library, History Collections.

About a thousand important historical archives are estimated to be held by museums, libraries and tribal organizations. The Archives Rescue Corps wants to locate and document these historical treasures, and you can help. Find out how on the next Community Forum this afternoon at 2:00 pm.

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Community Forum: Youth Employment in Parks Program

Tue, Jun 16, 2009

Anchorage teens are joining the effort to make city parks fun and safe places to play. The city’s Youth Employment in Parks crew starts work on trails in University Lake Park this week and they will work in the other parks all summer.

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HOST: Ellen Lockyer, independent journalist

GUESTS:

Beth Nordlund Development Director, Anchorage Parks Foundation

LIVE: Wed, June 17, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

REPEAT: Wed, June 17, 2009 at 10:00 p.m.

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Community Forum: PrideFest 2009

Wed, Jun 10, 2009

Anchorage PrideFest 2008

Anchorage’s PrideFest 2009 kicks off next weekend with a Celebration of Change for the gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual community. How far have they come in claiming their place in the community, especially in light of the proposed city ordinance regarding discrimination against homosexuals? Tiffany MacLaine, Phyllis Rhodes and Scott Turner from Identity, Inc. join host Ellen Lockyer on today’s show.

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