Off Mic: Weekend watch
Thu, May 22, 2008
Make the most of you Memorial Day weekend and step outside into summer. Take a guided hike on the Turnagain Arm Trail with the Eagle River Nature Center on Saturday, May 24 or take advantage of free parking on Sunday, May 25 and do some exploring of your own. Help clean up Kincaid Park with a clan of companions on Monday, May 26 or sit back and enjoy some relaxed jazz at Motherlode Lodge in Hatcher Pass. If you’re still looking for something fun to do this weekend, check out KSKA’s datebook49 calendar for a complete list of community events.
Off Mic: Justice Talking and The Infinite Mind sign off this summer
Mon, May 19, 2008
Two programs will sign off the air this summer, NPR’s Justice Talking and Lichtenstein Productions, The Infinite Mind. Reasons given by their producers are changes in funding and staff. Both shows have been favorites of KSKA listeners for years. It’s public radio’s loss, but it’s also an opportunity. Radio programming is fluid. When a program ends, another program takes its place. When Justice Talking wraps this summer, Fresh Air with Terry Gross will available for you Monday - Friday at 9:06a.m. repeating at 3:00p.m. We will have more info on Off Mic on what will air on KSKA when The Infinite Mind finishes this summer.
Off Mic: Epicentro Politico goes to half hour
Fri, May 16, 2008
Reduction in national funding for the Spanish language news magazine Epicentro Politico has changed the format from an hour to a half hour, Sunday nights at 7:00p.m. The program, produced by Hispanic Communications Network is an important program that delivers national and international news in Spanish to KSKA listeners. KSKA’s Algo Nuevo with Dave Luera begins at 7:30p.m. Sundays on FM 91.1.
Off Mic: Bike to Work Day
Wed, May 14, 2008

May 15th is Bike to Work Day and we want you to join us on the road. So far APTI has formed a team of 12 riders, which is about 1/3 of our staff. According to the program coordinator, the KSKA / KAKM / APRN team pushed the total number of participants to 700 and the number of teams to 85. To learn more visit Bike to Work Day on the muni website. Get in the shape for summer. Save money. Save the planet!
Off Mic: Radio Lab ends, Only A Game begins
Wed, May 14, 2008
Do ya love Radio Lab? So do we! The limited series from WNYC ends Saturday, May 17th, but it will be back on KSKA. The folks at WNYC know how much listeners love the show and are busy producing new ones for the next season. Follow along on Off Mic to find out when Radio Lab returns to KSKA. So, what happens when Radio Lab ends? Only a Game with Bill Littlefield begins, May 24th at 1:00p.m. Only A Game from NPR is an award winning sports magazine for the serious sports fan and the steadfast sports avoider!
Off Mic: Welcome
Tue, May 13, 2008
Welcome to Off Mic, the KSKA public radio blog. Between breaks on-air, we sit down and join you online. To give you a better understanding of what makes your public radio station tick, we’re giving you updates as they happen. Look forward to new shows on KSKA. Inquire about program changes. Step inside our offices and peek into the studios. Updated throughout the week by Bede Trantina, Constance Huff and Kristin Spack, Off Mic is the place to find out what’s next on KSKA. You hear from us everyday, now we want to hear from you. Rant, rave, comment, critique, question or just drop us a line. Share links, photos and connect with the KSKA community. Behind the airwaves, KSKA is now blogging online and Off Mic.
Brief program interruption on KSKA this afternoon
Wed, Dec 12, 2007
There will be a brief interruption to “Fresh Air” this afternoon to install some digital equipment at our transmitter site. “Fresh Air” will resume as soon as the connection is complete.
Thanks for listening and thanks for supporting KSKA.
“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)
Thank You, KSKA Members!
Mon, Oct 22, 2007
Together we met our Fall Membership Drive goal and raised $204,050 from 1196 pledges! And, with the ConocoPhillips match, the total is $219,050. Thank you, ConocoPhillips and thank you, KSKA Members. You are the best!
KSKA Community Advisory Council meeting
Mon, Oct 15, 2007
KSKA’s Community Advisory Council meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 17th at noon at the Elmo Sackett Broadcast Center, 3877 University Drive at the entrance to Alaska Pacific University campus. Come share your programming thoughts and ideas for KSKA. The meeting is open to the public.


