Alaska Economic Report

By Alaska Public Media

Alaska Economic Report is a weekly look at the trends, policies and issues that impact your wallet in Alaska. From local businesses, to fiscal policy to big industries like fishing, tourism and oil &a... more

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How many episodes does Alaska Economic Report have?

The podcast currently has 128 episodes available.

Alaska Economic Report episodes:

November 20, 2025 That figure you’ve heard on how much food Alaska imports? It's not real.
Reports say the statistic dates back to the 1970's, but nobody knows the original source.
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November 13, 2025 Can Anchorage leaders convince their tax-wary residents to adopt a sales tax?
Getting voters to approve the tax may require addressing what UAA economist Kevin Berry calls “the Anchorage disconnect.”
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6min
November 06, 2025 State moves forward with controversial ferry project, despite community concerns
The terminal would complicate travel for residents trying to access the hub-community for healthcare and air travel.
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6min
October 30, 2025 Military families are anxious about the shutdown. Alaskans are stepping up to help.
Even though soldiers are still getting paid, nonprofit groups that serve military members around the state say they’re seeing increased need for essentials and assistance with bills.
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6min
October 29, 2025 Alaska Morning News: October 29, 2025 8am
Alaska Morning News: October 29, 2025 8am
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3min
October 23, 2025 From ski slopes to ice cream shops, teens are a growing share of Alaska’s workforce
Teens make up almost 4% of the state’s workforce, the highest share since 2008.
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6min
October 16, 2025 St. Paul still relying on costly charter flights three months after losing Ravn
As of Oct. 1, a change in the Essential Air Service program means the city of over 400 people have no regularly scheduled commercial flights.
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6min
October 09, 2025 For this pizza joint, hikes in bypass mail is threatening the dough
Outside of Bethel, there’s only one official restaurant in the entire Y-K Delta, and hikes in bypass mail are making it tougher to break even.
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6min
October 02, 2025 PFD’s buying power has plummeted since the 1980s, an economist finds
University of Alaska economist Brett Watson analyzed the buying power of this year’s $1,000 dividend — and found it’s worth less than ever when compared to housing, gas, and other essentials.
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September 25, 2025 What do residents and tourists think of Juneau’s proposed seasonal sales tax?
Juneau voters will decide in this year’s municipal election whether the city should implement a new seasonal sales tax system.
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How many episodes does Alaska Economic Report have?

The podcast currently has 128 episodes available.

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