Celebrating National Poetry Month | Addressing Alaskans
Hear renowned poets discussing and reading their work from these selections of Alaska Quarterly Review's "Pièces de Résistance" web series.
Apr 29, 2025•59 min
Addressing Alaskans - Alaska Public Media
Addressing Alaskans features local lectures, debates and forums recorded at live events taking place in and around Anchorage, Alaska. A variety of local organizations host speakers with topics that matter to the community.
Episodes
Northern Boarders: A Conversation with Local Legends | Addressing Alaskans
Cody Liska, host of the Anchorage Musem's Chatter Marks podcast, sits down with Alaska skate and snowboard legends Jason Borgstede, Jesse Burtner, Micah Hollinger and Andre Spinelli.
Feb 24, 2025•57 min
Hear the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation's 2025 forecast | Addressing Alaskans
Learn how various industries are projected to fare in the coming year and how factors like population, employment and inflation contribute to the forecast.
Feb 20, 2025•59 min
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce annual report | Addressing Alaskans
Hear the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce's annual report and get an update from the Alliance to Activate Anchorage.
Dec 22, 2024•59 min
Teacher Tales | Addressing Alaskans
This storytelling event was presented in the format of The Moth and Arctic Entries and celebrates educators and all that they do.
Aug 18, 2024•59 min
2024 Anchorage Economic Development Luncheon | Addressing Alaskans
Hear results of business and consumer confidence surveys, updates on Anchorage's job market and economic trends that could affect Alaska.
Aug 11, 2024•59 min
Asian Alaskan Cultural Center mayoral candidate forum | Addressing Alaskans
Hear candidates respond to questions related to the Asian and Pacific Islander communities in Anchorage.
Mar 25, 2024•59 min
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce mayoral candidate forum | Addressing Alaskans
Hear how candidates respond to questions about business and the city's economy.
Mar 17, 2024•59 min
Alaska Children's Trust Anchorage mayoral candidate forum | Addressing Alaskans
Learn about the candidates and hear how they would address city issues related to children and families.
Mar 10, 2024•59 min
Alaska Black Caucus Anchorage mayoral candidate forum | Addressing Alaskans
The Anchorage mayoral election is on Tuesday, April 2. Find out more about the candidates and hear how they would lead the city.
Mar 04, 2024•59 min
Bettye Davis African American Summit: Education Forum | Addressing Alaskans
This discussion focuses on education and how it relates to the theme of the summit – “Marching till Equity, Equality & Justice is Won!”
Feb 26, 2024•59 min
Fighting human trafficking in Alaska | Addressing Alaskans
This Alaska World Affairs program features experts discussing the issue and what is being done to combat it.
Feb 21, 2024•59 min
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation's 2024 forecast | Addressing Alaskans
Hear AEDC's annual report and findings on a range of topics affecting the city economy.
Feb 04, 2024•59 min
Discussing the future of Alaska's caribou | Addressing Alaskans
Caribou are a vital resource and cultural icon in Alaska, but they are not immune to changes in their environment.
Jan 08, 2024•59 min
Assembly discusses plans to combat Anchorage's housing crisis | Addressing Alaskans
Hear the issues causing housing shortages in the city and get a preview of the Anchorage Assembly's Housing Strategic Plan.
Nov 14, 2023•59 min
Addressing Alaskans: Anchorage Economic Development Corporation's 2023 three-year outlook
This week on Addressing Alaskans we’ll hear how the Anchorage economy has been progressing and what issues lie ahead. This program features the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s three-year outlook luncheon. It covers topics including population, employment, and other local industries. Speakers include Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson, AEDC president and CEO Bill Popp, and keynote speaker Mick Cornett, a four-term Mayor of Oklahoma City. Disclaimer: Bill Popp is chair of Alaska Public Medi...
Aug 22, 2023•59 min
Addressing Alaskans: Athletes and eating disorders
This episode features a panel discussion moderated by two-time Olympian and professional counselor Holly Brooks with medical experts and athletes discussing the issue of eating disorders in sports and how to combat the issue. This program was recorded on February 23rd at the Bear Tooth Theater after the world premier of the documentary “Winning At All Costs.” The documentary and event were presented by the Alaska Eating Disorder Alliance.
Mar 10, 2023•59 min
Addressing Alaskans: Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2023 Economic Forecast
This episode of Addressing Alaskans features the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2023 economic forecast. We hear reports on jobs and employment, housing, consumer optimism, and business confidence. We’ll also hear about Choose Anchorage, a framework intended to revitalize the city.
Feb 12, 2023•59 min
Addressing Alaskans: With elections looming, how do we navigate our new voting system?
With a special primary for US representative on June 11 and upcoming elections this fall, representatives from Alaska Division of Elections and Alaskans for Better Elections explain how the voting process works and answer audience questions.
May 07, 2022•1 hr
Addressing Alaskans: Celebrate International Women’s Day with the next generation of Indigenous leaders
This program was presented by the Alaska World Affairs Council.
Apr 28, 2022•58 min
Addressing Alaskans: Celebrate Elizabeth Peratrovich Day with Molly of Denali
Today’s episode features a panel discussion celebrating Elizabeth Peratrovitch Day. GBH Kids, producer of Molly of Denali, the Rasmuson Foundation and Alaska Public Media partnered together to host an event to honor the important figure in Alaska’s history and to view a special Elizabeth Peratrovich episode of Molly of Denali. RECORDED: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the […]
Apr 28, 2022•43 min
Addressing Alaskans: Hear the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2022 economic forecast
onomic Development Corporation's 2022 economic forecast luncheon. AEDC president and CEO Bill Popp gives an update on how the Anchorage economy has changed since last year and presents the results of employment, housing and business reports.
Mar 11, 2022•57 min
Addressing Alaskans: Hear how COVID-19 has affected the economy and justice system in Anchorage
This week’s episode of Addressing Alaskans continues with speakers from the 2021 Bettye Davis African American Summit on COVID-19. Speakers discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the local and national economy and how the pandemic has affected the local justice system.
Jan 30, 2022•56 min
Addressing Alaskans: Faith and fighting COVID-19
This week's episode of Addressing Alaskans features speakers from the 2021 Bettye Davis African American Summit on COVID-19. Christian religious leaders speak about the intersection of personal faith and the importance of making the choice to help push back against the pandemic.
Jan 23, 2022•59 min
LISTEN: Anchorage Economic Development Corporation present 2021 three-year outlook
Learn how Anchorage's economy is performing after taking a hit in 2020 and where the trends are headed.
Aug 28, 2021•53 min
Hear this panel discussion on homelessness in Anchorage
This episode of Addressing Alaskans features a panel representatives from local organizations examining solutions to homelessness. The event was hosted by Rep. Ivy Spohnholz and moderated by Alaska Public Media's Lori Townsend.
Aug 22, 2021•59 min
Discussing Juneteenth with the Alaska Black Caucus
The 19th of June has long been celebrated in African American communities to commemorate the end of slavery. Earlier this month President Biden declared Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Jul 27, 2021•59 min
Hear Anchorage mayoral candidates discuss their plans for the city
The runoff election for Anchorage's mayor ends Tuesday, May 11. The candidates have been narrowed down to Forrest Dunbar and Dave Bronson.
May 09, 2021•59 min
Learn about these organizations working to support local, sustainable food systems
As part of their series examining Anchorage’s Climate Action Plan, Alaska Common Ground hosted a diverse panel featuring growers, hunters, educators and advocates who want to improve Anchorage and Alaska's food system.
Apr 18, 2021•59 min
Learn more about the United States and China’s recent meeting in Anchorage from this discussion
Representatives from the United States and China met face-to-face for the first time since President Joe Biden’s term began. The meeting took place last month and the Alaska World Affairs council hosted a forum featuring a correspondent giving context to the meeting and U.S.-China relations as a whole. Speakers: Lise Falskow: President and CEO of […]
Apr 06, 2021•59 min
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