Community Forum: Racism on radio

Tue, Apr 15, 2008

Morning talk show jocks defining real Alaskans as being men who commit lewd acts against Native women raised the ire of local listeners and the legislature this week. Now a Native woman has filed a complaint with the federal agency that monitors the airwaves. What do you the listeners think about this type of behavior and should it be allowed to continue in our community? Join host Nellie Moore and her guests, attorney, John McKay and State Representative, Mary Nelson as they discuss this sensitive topic.

Alaska Press Club: John McKay Receives Alaska Press Club’s First Amendment Award

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Community Forum: Denali, an Alaska gas pipeline

Wed, Apr 9, 2008

British Petroleum and ConocoPhillips surprised Alaskans Tuesday when they announced they are starting immediately to build Denali, an Alaska Gas Pipeline. And, both BP and ConocoPhillips say they welcome more partners. The Denali plan is similar to a ConocoPhillips proposal turned down by Governor Palin in January. Join host Nellie Moore and her guests as they discuss this latest development in what will be the largest construction project ever undertaken in North America.

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Community Forum: AGIA update

Wed, Apr 2, 2008

Kurt Gibson from Governor Palin’s Alaska Gasline Inducement Act (AGIA) team is the guests on this week’s Community Forum. Join host Nellie Moore as she shares the latest progress on the proposed Alaska gasline.

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Community Forum: Climate change

Wed, Mar 19, 2008

Change is a popular word these days, unless its the climate we are talking about. That and other ocean topics will be the focus of today’s Community Forum. Join host Nellie Moore and Conservation Specialist, UAA professor Rick Steiner for an interesting discussion on climate change, shipping in the Aleutians, oil and gas exploration and the quest for offshore oil.

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Community Forum: Alternative fuel supplies and energy policy in Southcentral Alaska

Wed, Mar 12, 2008

Energy issues loom large for residents of Southcentral Alaska. Gas reserves for the most populous part of the state are expected to run out in less than a decade, and fuel and power generation costs climb. Join Community Forum host Nellie Moore and her guests, Bill Popp from the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation and Chris Rose from REAP, as they discuss the urgent need for alternative fuel supplies and the need for an energy policy.

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Community Forum: Road and transportation bonds

Wed, Mar 5, 2008

A historic amount of road construction will take place this summer and people can expect the worst. This week’s Community Forum takes a last look at bond propositions voters will be asked to vote on this April 1st. Join host Nellie Moore and her guests Jacque Boutet, director of the citizen group Anchorage Tomorrow and Capital Program Development Manager for the Municipality of Anchorage, Jim Lamson as they discuss the road and transportation bonds. Nellie and her guests will look at the areas affected and how their neighborhoods will be impacted.

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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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Community Forum: School bonds

Wed, Feb 20, 2008

Lou Theis from School Bonds YES! and George Vakalis from the Anchorage School District join host Nellie Moore for a discussion on school bonds headed for the April 1st election. Nellie and her guests explain what they are and how much they will cost.

ASD: School Bonds - FAQs

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Community Forum: Carol Comeau

Wed, Feb 13, 2008

Anchorage School District Superintendent, Carol Comeau joins host Nellie Moore on Community Forum. Comeau answers questions from community members regarding pre-K in Alaska, teacher aides, No Child Left Behind and school lunches.

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Community Forum: AGIA team leaders

Wed, Feb 6, 2008

Last month, you heard from critics of the Governor’s Alaska Gas Inducement Act (AGIA). Today on Community Forum, the governor’s gas line team leaders Kurt Gibson and Pat Galvin join host Nellie Moore to take your calls and answer your questions.