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Extended interviews from Alaska's News Source about a wide variety of topics that impact Alaska and Alaskans. ... more
FAQs about In Depth Alaska:How many episodes does In Depth Alaska have?The podcast currently has 197 episodes available.
June 16, 2026In Depth Alaska: quietly safeguarding Alaska's visual historyThe Alaska Moving Image Preservation Association (AMIPA) has been quietly safeguarding Alaska's visual history since 1988 — from early 20th century missionary film shot on King Island to footage of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline construction and the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Board member and veteran photojournalist Rob Stapleton joined In-Depth Alaska host Jennifer Summers to explain how the nonprofit, housed at the UAA/APU Consortium Library, collects, stores, and indexes film, video, and analog media donated by individuals, TV stations, and government agencies. ...more33minPlay
June 12, 2026‘Chaos, Chaos, Chaos’ near Cooper LandingA mushroom hunt near Skilak Lake turned into a frantic escape after a bear mauled one of Lori Price’s dogs. Reporter Joe Allgood talks with Price about her frightening encounter....more28minPlay
June 05, 2026Left Foot, Right Foot: Climbing Kilimanjaro at 90In this edition of In Depth Alaska, Digital Content Manager Joey Kletka talks with Art Ulene, who's aiming to climb Mount Kilimanjaro on his 90th birthday—for the fourth time. Ulene shares what drives him to keep pushing, how he trains (including 50 flights of stairs and a new hip), and why he believes "old age" is often less about years and more about avoiding self-neglect. It's a candid conversation about adventure, safety, and the best time to start planning for the last chapter of your life....more26minPlay
June 02, 2026Remembering Matt Brown: “He Was the Light”After the loss of their brother Matt Brown, siblings Noah, Rain, and Gabe--known to many from the TV series Alaskan Bush People--share what they've been wrestling with in the days since his death, from the shock of "not knowing" to the painful finality of confirmation. They remember Matt as both deeply intelligent and relentlessly goofy: a tinkerer, a reader, an artist, and a survivalist who could still find a way to make someone laugh on their worst day. The Browns also speak candidly about Matt's struggles with mental health and addiction, and they use this moment to urge anyone who's hurting to reach out—because feeling alone doesn't mean you are....more22minPlay
May 26, 2026Cold War to the CosmosCold War to the Cosmos is an exhibit at the Anchorage Museum. On Tuesday, May 26 from 6:30 - 9 pm Sierra Young gave a talk on the how the original science-fiction series Star Trek commented on the Cold War, followed by a couple episodes of the program. Young recently talked with producer Jennifer Summers....more29minPlay
May 22, 2026In Depth with WylandIn 1994, the artist Wyland painted a whale mural on a wall in downtown Anchorage. He painted a similar mural in Dallas. That mural has now been painted over. Wyland spoke with Alaska's News Source's Lar Hanson about his career, the whale walls and the recent controversy in Dallas....more24minPlay
May 20, 2026In Depth Alaska: America’s Pastime in AlaskaHumans have been hitting things with sticks for a long time, so it should be no surprise that America’s pastime has deep roots in Alaska.As part of America’s 250th Anniversary, Alaska is celebrating the game of ball and it’s connection to our people.State Historian Katie Ringsmuth came in to talk with Alaska’s News Source Sports Director Jordan Rodenberger and Producer Jennifer Summers about shining moments in our state’s history....more30minPlay
May 08, 2026Hantavirus: what is it and how worried should we be?Dr. Joe McLaughlin, Alaska's State Epidemiologist, talks about the hantavirus, explaining what it is, what the current outbreak looks like, and how worried the average person should be....more15minPlay
May 01, 2026In Depth with Duke RussellLocal artist Duke Russell is a long time Alaskan and has a deep connection with his community and his art reflects his intense vision. Producer Jennifer Summers sat down with Russell as a new exhibit of his work is opening at the Anchorage Museum....more14minPlay
April 30, 2026Extended river breakup outlookRiver breakup season is the most dangerous flooding event that recurs in Alaska. Typically taking place between the end of April and the end of May, ice breakup along Alaskan riverways can pose a threat to surrounding and low-lying communities....more29minPlay
FAQs about In Depth Alaska:How many episodes does In Depth Alaska have?The podcast currently has 197 episodes available.