Talk of Alaska

By Alaska Public Media

Alaska’s only statewide call-in forum for discussing the issues impacting life on the Last Frontier. Politics, science, culture and current events are covered by host Lori Townsend and members of the ... more

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The podcast currently has 524 episodes available.

Talk of Alaska episodes:

July 22, 2025 The cost of cutting scientific research | Talk of Alaska
What will funding cuts mean for the future of America’s global position as a leader in scientific research?
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56min
July 15, 2025 Coordinating state and federal resources to fight drug trafficking | Talk of Alaska
A new federal-state effort to stem the flow of illegal drugs and ramp up the punishment for those who sell them is underway across the nation, including in Alaska.
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55min
July 08, 2025 What the big beautiful bill means for renewable energy | Talk of Alaska
The bill signed by President Trump on July 4th rescinds a lot of funding and tax credits for renewable projects. What does it mean for Alaska?
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55min
July 01, 2025 Updates on the 2025 fire season | Talk of Alaska
As the 4th of July approaches, what’s the status of active fires across the state and the outlook for this season and the future?
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54min
June 24, 2025 How the "One Big Beautiful Bill" would affect food assistance and medicaid | Talk of Alaska
The tax reductions that President Trump wants to continue are rolled into a large bill that requires big cuts to medicaid and food support programs.
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54min
June 17, 2025 Longtime Alaska journalists reflect on their craft
Three longtime Alaska journalists are saying goodbye to the profession. What have they learned along the way, and how has their work evolved over the decades?
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56min
June 10, 2025 Summer events around the state | Talk of Alaska
On this Talk of Alaska, we take a look at organized events around the state like live music, local food festivals and cultural celebrations.
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55min
June 03, 2025 Alaska's geothermal potential | Talk of Alaska
Is geothermal energy safe? How does it work? And what areas of Alaska could most benefit from it?
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55min
May 27, 2025 Wrapping up this year's legislative session | Talk of Alaska
What did lawmakers pass this year and what was left on the table for the second half of the 34th legislature?
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54min
May 13, 2025 Rights and resources for immigrants | Talk of Alaska
We discuss the legal rights of people facing or worried about removal from our state and country on this Talk of Alaska.
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54min

FAQs about Talk of Alaska:

How many episodes does Talk of Alaska have?

The podcast currently has 524 episodes available.

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