Addressing Alaskans - Alaska Public Media
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAddressing 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.
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Asian Alaskan Cultural Center mayoral candidate forum | Addressing Alaskans
March 25, 2024 19:29 - 58 minutes - 23.6 MBHear candidates respond to questions related to the Asian and Pacific Islander communities in Anchorage.
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce mayoral candidate forum | Addressing Alaskans
March 17, 2024 21:01 - 58 minutes - 23.6 MBHear how candidates respond to questions about business and the city's economy.
Alaska Children's Trust Anchorage mayoral candidate forum | Addressing Alaskans
March 10, 2024 22:02 - 58 minutes - 23.6 MBLearn about the candidates and hear how they would address city issues related to children and families.
Alaska Black Caucus Anchorage mayoral candidate forum | Addressing Alaskans
March 04, 2024 19:59 - 58 minutes - 23.6 MBThe Anchorage mayoral election is on Tuesday, April 2. Find out more about the candidates and hear how they would lead the city.
Bettye Davis African American Summit: Education Forum | Addressing Alaskans
February 26, 2024 21:00 - 58 minutes - 23.6 MBThis discussion focuses on education and how it relates to the theme of the summit – “Marching till Equity, Equality & Justice is Won!”
Fighting human trafficking in Alaska | Addressing Alaskans
February 21, 2024 19:56 - 58 minutes - 23.6 MBThis Alaska World Affairs program features experts discussing the issue and what is being done to combat it.
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation's 2024 forecast | Addressing Alaskans
February 04, 2024 22:38 - 58 minutes - 23.6 MBHear AEDC's annual report and findings on a range of topics affecting the city economy.
Discussing the future of Alaska's caribou | Addressing Alaskans
January 08, 2024 23:18 - 58 minutes - 23.6 MBCaribou are a vital resource and cultural icon in Alaska, but they are not immune to changes in their environment.
Assembly discusses plans to combat Anchorage's housing crisis | Addressing Alaskans
November 14, 2023 20:40 - 58 minutes - 23.6 MBHear the issues causing housing shortages in the city and get a preview of the Anchorage Assembly's Housing Strategic Plan.
Addressing Alaskans: Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2023 three-year outlook
August 22, 2023 23:08On this episode of Addressing Alaskans we 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.
Addressing Alaskans: Anchorage Economic Development Corporation's 2023 three-year outlook
August 22, 2023 23:00 - 58 minutes - 23.6 MBThis 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 Publi...
Addressing Alaskans: Athletes and eating disorders
March 10, 2023 21:32 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis 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.
Addressing Alaskans: Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2023 Economic Forecast
February 12, 2023 19:54 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis 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.
Addressing Alaskans: Hear the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2022 three-year outlook
August 26, 2022 05:11This week on Addressing Alaskans we'll hear how the Anchorage economy has been progressing and what issues lie ahead. Speakers include AEDC President and CEO Bill Popp, Mayor Dave Bronson and University of Alaska President Pat Pitney.
Addressing Alaskans: With elections looming, how do we navigate our new voting system?
May 07, 2022 22:33 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBWith 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.
Addressing Alaskans: Celebrate International Women’s Day with the next generation of Indigenous leaders
April 28, 2022 19:34 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBThis program was presented by the Alaska World Affairs Council.
Addressing Alaskans: Celebrate Elizabeth Peratrovich Day with Molly of Denali
April 28, 2022 18:57 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBToday’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 […]
Addressing Alaskans: Hear the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2022 economic forecast
March 11, 2022 20:46 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBonomic 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.
Addressing Alaskans: Hear how COVID-19 has affected the economy and justice system in Anchorage
January 30, 2022 21:46 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBThis 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.
Addressing Alaskans: Faith and fighting COVID-19
January 23, 2022 22:01 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis 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.
LISTEN: Anchorage Economic Development Corporation present 2021 three-year outlook
August 28, 2021 00:40 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBLearn how Anchorage's economy is performing after taking a hit in 2020 and where the trends are headed.
Hear this panel discussion on homelessness in Anchorage
August 22, 2021 20:58 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis 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.
Discussing Juneteenth with the Alaska Black Caucus
July 27, 2021 23:01 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThe 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.
Hear Anchorage mayoral candidates discuss their plans for the city
May 09, 2021 15:04 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThe runoff election for Anchorage's mayor ends Tuesday, May 11. The candidates have been narrowed down to Forrest Dunbar and Dave Bronson.
Learn about these organizations working to support local, sustainable food systems
April 18, 2021 20:43 - 58 minutes - 81 MBAs 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.
Learn more about the United States and China’s recent meeting in Anchorage from this discussion
April 06, 2021 19:17 - 58 minutes - 81 MBRepresentatives 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 […]
Hear Anchorage mayoral candidates discuss youth issues in this virtual forum
March 14, 2021 18:30 - 58 minutes - 81 MBOn Tuesday, April 6, Anchorage voters will choose the city's mayor. The next person to hold the office faces the continued COVID-19 pandemic, a struggling economy, and other new and legacy city issues.
Black in the military in Alaska
March 02, 2021 19:17 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis week on State of Art we have a community conversation from the Alaska Black Caucus. Local veterans share their experiences about what their service was like and give advice to the next generation.
Hear the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2021 economic forecast
February 20, 2021 23:47 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic and a continued recession was tough on the Anchorage economy in 2020. Job losses permeated nearly every business sector and consumer confidence is low, but 2021 could show some improvement.
Celebrate Black History Month with the Alaska Black Caucus and more
February 17, 2021 00:40 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis week on Addressing Alaskans we're celebrating Black History Month. This episode features an hour of speakers, profiles and stories, including a virtual event hosted by the Alaska Black Caucus.
How we can be culturally responsive in the era of Black Lives Matter
February 09, 2021 01:09 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis week on Addressing Alaskans we're hearing a moderated conversation between educators and community leaders about how to best enact culturally responsive teaching methods. The speakers share personal stories and their expertise in this "Community Conversation" from the Alaska Black Caucus.
Hear how Alaska’s own Ninja Warrior tackles life’s obstacles
November 11, 2020 01:00 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis week on Addressing Alaskans we're hearing from Nick ‘Iligutchiak’ Hanson, better known as " The Eskimo Ninja" from the T.V. show "American Ninja Warrior." Hanson was the first Inuit to compete on the physically demanding show requiring contestants to maneuver through a high-tech obstacle course. His experiences growing up around substance abuse and mental illness in rural Alaska made him want to share his story, bridge cultural divides, and inspire the next generation.
Can’t decide on Ballot Measure 2? Listen to this debate about the future of Alaska’s elections
October 27, 2020 23:06 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis week on Addressing Alaskans we're hearing a debate about Ballot Measure 2, regarding ranked-choice voting and campaign finance disclosures. Proponents say Alaskans need more options and transparency in their elections. Opponents say the initiative would make voting unnecessarily complicated.
Can’t decide on Ballot Measure 1? Listen to this debate on Alaska’s oil tax future
October 20, 2020 19:44 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis week on Addressing Alaskans we're hearing a debate about Ballot Measure 1, the North Slope oil production tax increase initiative. Proponents say that oil companies need to pay their fair share, while those in opposition say increasing taxes would cost Alaska jobs.
Should Alaska consider ranked choice voting? Hear a debate about Ballot Measure 2
September 23, 2020 19:50 - 53 minutes - 73 MBThis week on Addressing Alaskans we hear a debate about Ballot Measure 2 and we balance out some arguments from a previous Addressing Alaskans regarding Ballot Measure 1.
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation presents their 3-Year Outlook
September 01, 2020 23:41 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThe Anchorage Economic Development Corporation recently held a virtual luncheon for their annual 3-Year Outlook. The event featured speakers and a presentation on how COVID-19 has affected the economy, a look at employment statistics and the Consumer Optimism Index.
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2020 forecast gives reasons for cautious optimism
February 04, 2020 19:08While the Anchorage economy might be improving, a new report calls 2020 "a mixed bag."
What kind of fiscal future do we want for Alaska? Listen to this panel discussion featuring Senator Natasha von Imhof, Mayor Ethan Burkowitz
January 07, 2020 23:01What Alaskans want for their state's economic future can be as varied as the population itself. Can we continue relying on oil revenues or do we need to further diversify our economy? What kind of pressure can the Permanent Fund take? In this panel discussion hosted by Alaska Common Ground, speakers make their cases for what direction the state's fiscal future should take.
10 Years Later: Looking back at China and the Pacific
December 16, 2019 21:43 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis week on Addressing Alaskans we're hearing from retired United States Air Force General Howie Chandler. His talk focuses on the United States' relationship to China and the Pacific at large through the lens of his three-decades of experience.
A Discussion of the Anchorage Climate Action Plan
November 26, 2019 20:33 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis discussion focuses on the recently adopted Anchorage Climate Action plan. Speakers explain what the city is doing to address climate change and what the community can do to help. The talk features representatives from the University of Alaska Anchorage and the Municipality of Anchorage.
Shaping Alaska’s Energy Future: How Alaskans Can Meet Their Energy Needs and Tackle Climate Challenge
September 24, 2019 02:47 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis episode of Addressing Alaskans features Dr. Katharine Hayhoe. She's a climate scientist and professor at Texas Tech University. Her talk focuses on what we can do to fight climate change while keeping up with our energy needs.
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation releases annual “3-year Outlook Report.”
August 01, 2019 01:53 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBThe Anchorage Economic Development Corporation released their yearly economic forecast at a luncheon in downtown Anchorage today.
What do the Governor’s vetoes mean for Alaska?
July 10, 2019 01:37 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBMouhcine Guettabi, an associate professor of economics at UAA and a member of the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) spoke to members of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce on Monday and explained how the governor’s vetoes would affect Alaska’s Economy.
The US-Canadian Alliance for Peace and Security in Alaska
June 18, 2019 22:25 - 58 minutes - 81 MBGen. Scott Clancy, Deputy Commander of the North American Defense Command (NORAD), discusses the importance of maintaining a close relationship between the two countries.
The Housing Continuum: Building a vibrant community Part 3
April 11, 2019 17:18 - 59 minutes - 81 MBThis week, we hear about policy efforts that are underway to address Anchorage’s priority housing issues, as well as how community members can get involved. Thanks for listening!
The Housing Continuum: Building a vibrant community Part 2
April 01, 2019 20:19 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis is the second discussion of a three-part series called “The Housing Continuum: Building a Vibrant Community,” presented by Alaska Common Ground. This week, we’ll hear about the difficulties of addressing Anchorage’s housing needs. Thanks for listening!
The Housing Continuum: Building a vibrant community Part 1
March 26, 2019 20:28 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis is the first discussion of a three-part series called “The Housing Continuum: Building a Vibrant Community,” presented by Alaska Common Ground. This week, we’ll hear about the supply and demand of Anchorage’s housing needs. Thanks for listening!
The Curse of Natural Resources: economic impacts at home and abroad
March 18, 2019 22:34 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis talk and discussion features Dr. Alexander James, a professor of economics at the University of Alaska Anchorage. His presentation focuses on what is sometimes called “the paradox of plenty” and how resource-rich countries can often suffer from slow economic growth and other negative effects. Thanks for listening!
The Costs of Alaska’s Economic Roller Coaster
March 05, 2019 18:57 - 58 minutes - 81 MBJoin us for a panel discussion featuring representatives from various sectors of the business community discussing the ups and downs of the state’s economy and how we can fix it. Thanks for listening!
After the Arctic Ice Melts with Fran Ulmer
February 25, 2019 19:12 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThe warming Arctic doesn’t just affect the northern regions of the globe. Its impacts can be felt all across the world. On Addressing Alaskans we present “After the Arctic Ice Melts” with Chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, Fran Ulmer. Thanks for listening!