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This 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.

Hanson is joined by friend and fellow “ninja” Grant McCartney, “The Island Ninja.”

This program was presented by the Alaska World Affairs Council and is moderated by AWAC President and CEO Lise Falskow.

BROADCAST: Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

RECORDED:
Friday, September 11th, 2020 via Zoom

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This 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.

This event was presented by Alaska Common Ground.

SPEAKERS:
FOR:

• Scott Kendal: Counsel to the Yes on 2 For Better Elections Campaign
• Andrew Halcro: Executive Director, Anchorage Community Development Authority

AGAINST:

• Brett Huber: Campaign Manager, Vote No on Ballot Measure 2
• Anna MacKinnon: Co-Chair, Defend Alaska Elections – Vote No on 2

MODERATOR:
Thea Agnew Bemben, principal and founding partner of Agnew::Beck Consulting

BROADCAST: Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

RECORDED:
Tuesday, October 14th, 2020 via Zoom by Alaska Common Ground.

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This 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.

This event was presented by Alaska Common Ground.

SPEAKERS:
FOR:

• Robin Brena: Chair, Vote Yes for Alaska’s Fair Share
• Bill Wielechowski: Alaska State Senator

AGAINST:

• Aaron Schutt: President/CEO Doyon Limited
• Roger Marks: Petroleum economist

MODERATOR:
Drew Cason, Director Of Government Affairs at Anchorage Home Builders Association

BROADCAST: Tuesday, October 20th, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

RECORDED:
Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 via Zoom by Alaska Common Ground.

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On November 3, Alaskans will vote on Ballot Measure 2. The measure would enact ranked choice voting, open primaries and increased campaign finance transparency.

This week on Addressing Alaskans we hear a local debate about the measure.

We’ll also balance out an argument against Ballot Measure 1 we heard on a previous Addressing Alaskans with one in support of the measure.

SPEAKERS:

Part 1:

• Brett Huber: Arguing against the measure
• Scott Kendal: Arguing for the measure
• Dave Meyers: Moderator

Part 2:

• Les Gara

BROADCAST: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

RECORDED:
Part 1: Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 via Zoom from the Downtown Anchorage Rotary Club’s meeting.
Part 2: Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 via Zoom from the South Anchorage Rotary Club’s meeting.

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The 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.

FULL PROGRAM:

SPEAKERS:
Anchorage Mayor Ethan Burkowitz
AEDC Board Chair Lynn Rust Henderson
AEDC President and CEO Bill Popp
Keynote Address: Tim Moore of Diamond View Studios

LINKS:
3-Year Outlook presentation slides
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation

This 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.

This program was presented by the Alaska World Affairs Council.

BIO:

Carrol H. “Howie” Chandler General, USAF (Retired)

General Howie Chandler transitioned from military service following duty as the Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force in March 2011 after completing over 36 years of distinguished service. As the second highest ranking officer in the Air Force, he formulated Air Force policy and guidance for over 680,000 Active-Duty, Guard, Reserve and Civilian Airmen serving in the United States and overseas. He was responsible for organizing, training, and equipping Air Force personnel for worldwide operations. General Chandler presided over the Air Staff and served as a voting member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Requirements Oversight Council, reviewing major Department of Defense programs. He led and was responsible for resourcing decisions involving the Air Force’s $120 billion budget as Chair of the Air Force Council.

General Chandler’s numerous assignments as an Air Force general officer covered 14 years and included Commander, Pacific Air Forces; Air Component Commander, U.S. Pacific Command; Air Force Headquarters Director of Operations; Commander, Alaskan Command and Eleventh Air Force; Director of Operations for Air Combat Command during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom; Air Staff Director for Operational Plans; NATO Chief of Staff for Allied Air Forces Southern Europe during the Air War over Serbia; and Commander of the 56th Fighter Wing, the Air Force’s largest fighter wing. He served overseas in Japan, Saudi Arabia and Italy. General Chandler was a career fighter pilot with more than 3900 hours of flying time in the F-15C/E, F-16C, and T-38. A complete military biography can be found at: www.af.mil/information/bios/index.asp.

Following military service, General Chandler was an independent consultant for several large domestic defense companies. During that period, he was also a member of the Washington Mutual Investors Fund Advisory Board. He subsequently accepted the position of Vice President for Military Business Development and International Programs at Pratt and Whitney Military Engines, a United Technologies Company. At Pratt and Whitney, he was responsible for worldwide support and interoperability of over 7000 military engines for 33 nations, including the United States Air Force, and Navy and Marine Corps. In April 2015, General Chandler accepted a position as a Strategic Advisor at the Law Firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz in Washington D.C. as part of the Government Relations and Public Policy Practice, specializing in Federal Aerospace and Defense Policy. As a member of the Aerospace and Defense Team, he advised a wide variety of domestic and international clients regarding Department of Defense acquisition policy and programs as well as assisting communities with enhancing the value of their local military installations and missions. In July 2019, General Chandler transitioned to be an independent contractor with Baker, Donelson working with many of the same clients he advised over the previous four years. He is also an advisor to the Bethel Native Corporation in his home State of Alaska.

BROADCAST: Tuesday, December 17th at 2:00 p.m.

RECORDED: Thursday, November 14th, 2019 at 49th State Brewing Co.

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This 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.

This event was presented by Alaska Common Ground.

Panelists:

• Mara Kimmel – Resilience Team Lead, Municipality of Anchorage
• Shaina Kilcoyne – Municipality, Solid Waste Services
• Micah Hahn – UAA, Institute of Circumpolar Health Studies

Moderated by Libby Roderick – UAA, Difficult Dialogues Initiative

LINKS:

• Climate Action Plan
• Presentation slides
• Carbon footprint calculator

BROADCAST: Tuesday, November 26 at 2:00 p.m.

RECORDED: Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 at the 49th State Brewing Co.

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This 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.

This event was hosted by The Wilderness Society, Alaska Climate Action Network, UAA/APU Books of the Year, ChangePoint, Faith Christian Community, and Alaska Common Ground.

LINKS:
Katharine Hayhoe’s website
Renewable Energy Atlas of Alaska

BROADCAST: Tuesday, September 24th at 2:00 p.m.

RECORDED: Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 at the Wendy Williamson Auditoroum

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