Best Alaska Public Media Podcasts (2024)

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Anchorage Chamber of Commerce annual report | Addressing Alaskans 58:58

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This episode features the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s annual report and an update from the Alliance to Activate Anchorage–a partnership of local economic organizations working to improve stability and grow the community in the city. This program was a part of the chamber’s Make it Monday forum and luncheon. It was recorded on December 16th at t…

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Summing up the Titles and Topics of 2024 from the Life of A PIO Podcast 21:37

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Send us a text It should be noted that this entire podcast episode was created with the assistance of Notebook LM. The information was gathered from blog posts to the Life of A PIO Blog, which comes out weekly. To subscribe to our substack. Please follow the link. https://piopodcast.substack.com/ Support the show…

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Newscast – Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024

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https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241224-News-Update.mp3 In this newscast: A state commission issued a written decision late last week affirming its approval of the City of Hoonah’s request to form a borough.But, a dissenting report and a potential motion for reconsideration may put some hurdles in front of plans for residents to …

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Talk of Alaska: Holiday Greetings from Across the State 2024 1:55:55

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Connecting Alaskans, from Utqiaġvik to Juneau, hear festive greetings, well wishes and sentiments from those who call Alaska home. With listeners all over the state, and even in the Lower 48 and Hawaii, this show is the perfect opportunity to send love to friends and family, no matter where they may be.…

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Newscast – Monday, Dec. 23, 2024

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https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241223-News-Update.mp3 In this newscast: Southeast Alaska’s Native-run health consortium is acquiring another privately owned healthcare facility in downtown Juneau. Southeast Medical Clinic will join SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, also called SEARHC, in April of next year. A bill th…

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Newscast – Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

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https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241220-News-Update.mp3 In this newscast: Those still hoping to put up a Christmas tree can harvest their own in Southeast Alaska, Juneau utility staff say they need to raise residents’ water and sewer rates by more than 50% over the next five years to address critical infrastructure repairs, Kodia…

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Newscast – Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

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https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241219-News-Update.mp3 In this newscast: U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason dismissed a lawsuit filed by the State of Alaska that sought ownership of the land beneath Mendenhall Lake and part of the river. It’s a defeat in the Dunleavy administration’s push to take control of federal lands i…

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Newscast – Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024

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https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241218-News-Update.mp3 In this newscast: Alaska’s three presidential electors cast their votes for Donald Trump yesterday at a ceremony in Anchorage, Visitors to the Alaska State Capitol won’t need to pass through an airport-style security checkpoint, The City and Borough of Juneau’s Utilities Div…

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Newscast – Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024

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https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241217-News-Update.mp3 In this newscast: The shuttered Gross Alaska Theater building in downtown Juneau is poised to get new life — as home to 22 new apartments, Mendenhall Valley homeowners are divided on the city’s plan to hold back glacial outbursts, Tongass Voices: Dr. Paul Weiden on 20 years …

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Newscast – Monday, Dec. 16, 2024

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https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241216-News-Update.mp3 In this newscast: Two bowhead whales were harvested in the same afternoon near St. Lawrence Island, A recent state report found that the Alaska Office of Children’s Services failed to offer enough support for a foster child with aggressive behaviors, Hospitals across the cou…

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Newscast – Friday, Dec. 13, 2024

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https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241213-News-Update.mp3 In this newscast: The Hecla Greens Creek mine near Juneau wants to explore the land it leases on Admiralty Island for new mineral deposits that could be mined in the future. The plans come just a month after the U.S. Forest officially permitted an expansion project that will…

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Cozy reading recommendations for the fall and winter | Talk of Alaska Rewind 54:05

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As the temperatures outside drop, the temptation to curl up next to the fireplace with a good book only grows. A memorable novel can take us out of the dark and cold and transport us somewhere entirely new. So what do bookstore owners and librarians say are the best new reads? And what role do these gathering places play in the larger community? We…

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Newscast – Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024

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https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241212-News-Update.mp3 In this newscast: The head of the agency that manages the Alaska Permanent Fund is getting a raise. The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation’s Board of Trustees approved a 10% pay increase for CEO Deven Mitchell on Tuesday, bringing his total salary to more than $420,000 a year…

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Newscast – Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

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https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/11122024.wav In this newscast: The criminal case against a former Juneau chiropractor accursed of sexual assault is on track to go to trial in February. The 5 a.m. Alaska Airlines flight from Juneau to Seattle won’t be an option this winter. For Tongass Voices, Dak júus Rob Yates teaches the languag…

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Alaska's foster care shortage | Talk of Alaska 56:02

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A safe, stable and supportive home is important for helping young people start life off on solid emotional ground, but sudden tragedies, accidents, illness and dysfunction can lead to children needing foster care. It can be hard to find nurturing adults to provide care, especially for kids who need intensive, therapeutic care. A new campaign seeks …

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Season 4 Finale with Robert Tornabene 23:05

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Send us a text In our season finale, we highlight the 10 most listened-to episodes of 2024. 1 S4 - E6 Alexa Boylon, Director of Communications, Indianapolis Metro PD 2 S4 - E1 Kayla Gneck Smith, PIO Tempe PD 3 S4 - E2 Jesse Carr, PIO Dallas PD 4 S4 - E4 Julie Mann, PIO Kane County Government, Kane Cty Illinois 5 S4 - E40 Captain Jon Vick, PIO Lawre…

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Anchorage International Film Festival 2024 54:12

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Alaska's darkest season is a great time of year to see new movies and documentaries with family and friends. The Anchorage International Film Festival gets underway on Friday, December 6, and features a packed schedule of documentaries, short films, comedy, animation and discussions with filmmakers. It will be a week filled with creative and though…

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Robert Tornabene with a Thanksgiving Message 0:25

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Send us a text The host of the PIO Podcast wants to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Holiday! Support the showBy Robert Tornabene

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What can Anchorage’s beached whale teach us? | Talk of Alaska 54:24

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Whales hold a deep and an outsized role in Alaska’s culture. The huge sea mammals are a centuries long mainstay of steady protein for Alaska Native communities and they invoke mystique and power for many Alaskans. A dead fin whale that washed up near Anchorage is bringing hundreds of spectators to the beach. What is the whale teaching biologists ab…

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Laurin Parthemos - Principal - Kotter Inc. 42:28

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Send us a text Every organization faces the challenge of accelerating change. We help you turn that challenge into an opportunity. Kotter pioneered the science of change through decades of Harvard research and real-world experience. Transformation powered by Kotter gets to the heart of business problems quickly – delivering new levels of performanc…

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Making Alaska roadways safer | Talk of Alaska 54:11

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Pedestrian safety should be a major consideration when transportation corridors are being built. But for decades, roads and highways were designed to create speedy and efficient movement of vehicles, not people on foot or on a bicycle. As understanding grows of the health, safety and community benefits from creating walk and bike routes, city plann…

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Dealing with the dark | Talk of Alaska Rewind 56:36

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On this Talk of Alaska, we revisit our 2023 discussion on darkness, and finding ways to enjoy the short days of winter.

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Lexi Qass'uq Trainer - Anchorage Fire Department, Anchorage, Alaska 42:58

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Send us a text Lexi Qass’uq Trainer (Cup’ik/Yup’ik) is a communications and storytelling professional. As an Alaska Native woman, Lexi is passionate about giving back to her community and preserving her cultural heritage. She actively incorporates her traditional values into her work, ensuring her strategies are effective, culturally appropriate, a…

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Lt. Patrick Juliano, Public Information Officer - Palm Coast Fire Department, Palm Coast, FL 35:05

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Send us a text Lt. Patrick Juliano began his career with the Palm Coast Fire Department in 2006 as a Volunteer Firefighter and became a career firefighter in 2008. He earned his Firefighter Certification from First Coast Technical College, obtained his EMT Certification in New York, and completed his Paramedic training and Associate Degree at Dayto…

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Restricting phone use in schools | Talk of Alaska 54:36

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The harm that comes from too much cell phone time, especially for young people, has become much clearer in recent years. So much so that the U.S. Surgeon General is calling for warning labels on social media platforms, similar to the warnings on cigarettes and alcohol, because of what he calls a youth mental health crisis. Education leaders are gra…

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Zack Seipert - Marketing and Communications Specialist CUWCD, Utah 36:20

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Send us a text Zack Seipert is the Marketing & Communications Specialist for the Central Utah Water Conservancy District and co-author of “The Most Amazing Marketing Book Ever.” Zack knows how to get important messages seen, heard, and understood in today’s fast-paced world. He has a bachelor’s degree in Digital Marketing from Utah Valley Universit…

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Alaska Children's Trust Lived Experience Storytelling Project | Talk of Alaska 54:49

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Leading a happy, healthy and productive life should be available to all of us, and it is, but sometimes the path to it can be buried under years of trauma, abuse, neglect and addiction. Those of us who have suffered abusive behavior in the past may have locked it down or tried to ignore it or numb it through alcohol and drugs. Sharing our experienc…

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Sarah Lux, Public Information Officer - Lake County Florida 39:01

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Send us a text Sarah Lux earned a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Central Florida and a master’s degree in public relations from Full Sail University. Sarah has practiced Public Relations for ten years, focusing on community education, government affairs, and crisis communications. She is part of the Florida Association of …

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Alaskans in the Fulbright Arctic Initiative | Talk of Alaska 54:12

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Who should help shape the future of clean energy, land and water use, community health and sustainable economic growth in the far north? Three Alaska women have been selected as Fulbright Arctic Initiative scholars, and although they have very different career paths, they share the common goal of a healthy, secure Arctic where the people who call t…

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Laura McElroy - McElroy Media Group 40:28

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Send us a text Laura McElroy is an award-winning journalist and communication strategist with 33 years of experience. She has managed high-profile crises and large events, like the Republican National Convention and Super Bowl XLIII. She consults for government agencies and major companies, develops communication strategies, and provides executive-…

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Engaging voters in underserved communities | Talk of Alaska 54:29

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Presidential elections typically draw a significant number of voters to the polls. This year a coalition of Alaska organizations is working to increase that number even more, especially in underserved communities. What does it take to boost voter turnout across the state, especially in communities where people aren’t as likely to vote, and what iss…

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Anna Smith, PIO, Morehead City, NC 32:11

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Send us a text Anna Smith is the Public Information Officer for Morehead City, NC, and has more than a decade of professional communications experience. She graduated from Penn State with a degree in Print Journalism and Spanish before moving to North Carolina in 2011. She enjoys disseminating information on the city’s departments, including Fire-E…

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Changes in Alaska's nonprofit landscape | Talk of Alaska 54:42

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Alaska nonprofits have an outsized role in addressing needs for a broad swath of services, from child care to mental health support to food production. Beyond the services they provide, nonprofits are also a big part of the economic engine of the state. What will changes in leadership at some of the largest nonprofits here mean for the future of su…

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Captain John Vik, Patrol Division Commander - Lancaster County Sheriffs Office, NE 37:44

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Send us a text Captain John Vik is a native of Lancaster County, Nebraska and began working in law enforcement through the military. He served in the 155th Security Forces Squadron of the Nebraska Air National Guard from 2001 – 2007 including time on active duty in support of Operations Noble Eagle & Enduring Freedom. He joined the Lancaster County…

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Kristi Jourdan, Director for the Office of Communications & Media, Contra Costa County, CA 38:40

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Send us a text Kristi is a former newspaper reporter with 15 years of experience leading and supporting crisis communications, cofounder and executive communications, external and internal communications, community relations, media relations, and more for Fortune 500 companies, local government, in-house, and agencies. She is the director for the O…

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Cozy reading recommendations for the fall and winter | Talk of Alaska 54:05

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As the temperatures outside drop, the temptation to curl up next to the fireplace with a good book only grows. A memorable novel can take us out of the dark and cold and transport us somewhere entirely new. So what do bookstore owners and librarians say are the best new reads? What role do these gathering places play in the larger community? We dis…

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Lisa Glass - PIO - Bay of Plenty Emergency Services, New Zealand 44:14

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Send us a text Lisa Glass is the Team Lead of communications & Engagement for the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group office in New Zealand. She is a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) and a National Emergency Management Response Team (NZ EMAT) member. Lisa is the first person outside the United States to be selected for the FEMA …

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Police accountability and community trust | Talk of Alaska 54:18

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Police officers are tasked with keeping order in our communities and ensuring residents and visitors engage in lawful conduct. It can be a difficult job where decisions sometimes need to be made in seconds, especially when people are at risk, in crisis and threatening themselves or others. After Anchorage Police officers shot and killed four people…

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Sonu Wasu, Public Information Officer, Chandler Police Department, Chandler AZ 29:43

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Send us a text Sonu Wasu is currently working as a Public Information Officer for the City of Chandler Police Department. She previously worked as the Public Safety, PIO for the Town of Queen Creek, where she helped put together a campaign to launch the Queen Creek Police Department and served as the Town’s first PIO for Police & Fire. Sonu has als…

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Vaccines for whooping cough and other diseases | Talk of Alaska 53:26

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Spending more time indoors in fall and winter might be appealing and cozy, but it can also be an effective way for respiratory viruses to spread. Alaska has seen spikes in respiratory illness in recent weeks. What do you need to know about the latest viral variants, their treatment and the vaccines that can prevent infection or lessen severity if y…

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Maren McKay, Director of Communications, Lynnwood PD, Lynwood WA 38:58

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Send us a text Maren McKay is the Public Affairs and Communications Manager for the Lynnwood Police Department! She comes from a strong broadcast journalist background after reporting in two bureaus in Northwest Montana. She reported during the height of COVID and BLM and broke stories to people around the state. After reporting, she switched to pu…

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The future of the Permanent Fund | Talk of Alaska 54:17

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The Alaska Permanent Fund was established more than 40 years ago. Through the decades there have been multiple changes to how funds are allocated, and perennial legislative fights over the amount of the Permanent Fund dividend. Permanent Fund managers want changes to the fund’s structure they say will protect it for the future. What are they advoca…

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Cynthia McLaughlin - PIO - Sarasota PD, Sarasota Florida 42:48

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Send us a text Cynthia McLaughlin serves as the Public Information Officer for the Sarasota Police Department under the Office of the Chief of Police, a role she assumed later in 2023 after joining the department in January of the same year. In this capacity, Cynthia develops, implements, and evaluates communication strategies and public informatio…

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Kim Clark - Kim Clark Communications 43:51

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Send us a text Kim Clark (she/her) helps communicators discover and own their unique DEI narrative. She works with communicators to combine the power of communications with the possibility of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create stronger and safer workplace cultures for every employee and increase trust and reputation with their audience. She…

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What the proposed Kroger/Albertsons merger could mean for Alaskans | Talk of Alaska 56:03

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Company mergers are often touted as a way to create more efficiencies for the companies and savings for customers. Albertsons, the owner of Safeway and Carrs, wants to sell to Kroger, the parent company of Fred Meyer. The deal would affect multiple stores in Alaska. The companies say the merger will result in better prices for consumers. Do economi…

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Teacher Tales | Addressing Alaskans 58:58

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School is back in session and teachers are back at work. The importance of educators is often overlooked, but they can have a major impact on a young person's life. This episode of Addressing Alaskans features an event called "Teacher Tales." It was presented in the format of The Moth and Arctic Entries and celebrates educators and all that they do…

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Hillary Mintz, Public Information Officer - Waukesha County, WI 33:33

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Send us a text Hillary Mintz serves as the Public Information Officer for Waukesha County. She joined the County in 2023 after spending over a decade as a trusted journalist for WISN-TV, the local ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, where she covered news across Southeast Wisconsin. In her role as PIO, Hillary works in the County Executive’s Office, where …

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The federal report on boarding schools | Talk of Alaska 54:53

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The painful legacy and harm caused to Alaska Native people by the boarding school era in Alaska and the rest of the nation is only beginning to be acknowledged and understood. The U.S. Interior Department released a report last month to continue documenting the federal government’s role in the system that ripped children away from their homes. We t…

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2024 Anchorage Economic Development Luncheon | Addressing Alaskans 58:58

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This episode of Addressing Alaskans features the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation's 2024 Economic Development Luncheon. AEDC President and CEO, Jenna Wright, presents results of economic confidence surveys and updates on Anchorage's job market. AEDC also discusses their economic proposal to invest in the city called "Choose Anchorage." Pr…

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Scott Thomsen & Larry Parnell 49:35

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Send us a text Scott Thomsen has served on the board of the NAGC for eight years, including previous roles as president-elect and communications director. He is the director of communications and public affairs for the Ventura County (California) Fire Department, overseeing the public information officers, community education, and community engagem…

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