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  • Alaska’s fiscal future | Talk of Alaska

    Alaska’s fiscal future | Talk of Alaska
    Mar 3 2026

    Alaska’s economy through the decades was on an oil price dependent roller coaster of up and down revenue, making it difficult to plan for long term projects and fiscal stability. Changes in recent years to how the state finances services and public infrastructure has provided some clarity, but what does that clearer picture mean and what do state leaders need to do to help stabilize revenue and spending for the future? Researchers with the Institute of Social and Economic Research at UAA have put together a comprehensive look at numerous fiscal options for Alaska and how the different approaches would affect businesses and residents here.

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    54 min
  • The federal review of the subsistence management system | Talk of Alaska

    The federal review of the subsistence management system | Talk of Alaska
    Feb 24 2026
    The word subsistence is used to describe a broad range of activities on land and water that aim to help people sustain their families and traditions for living a life off the land. Indigenous people have used these practices for thousands of years.Federal law codified priority protections for rural subsistence in 1980, but now the federal government is reviewing the subsistence management program and changes could be coming. What could that mean for life in remote communities?Learn about the review and how you can be heard in the process.
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    56 min
  • The need for reliable child care in Alaska | Talk of Alaska

    The need for reliable child care in Alaska | Talk of Alaska
    Feb 10 2026
    Finding affordable child care in Alaska is tough. Rising costs, long waitlists and staffing challenges mean families don’t have a lot of options. State and local leaders are tackling the problem from a variety of angles, but is it enough?
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    54 min
  • The 34th Legislature’s 2nd session | Talk of Alaska

    The 34th Legislature’s 2nd session | Talk of Alaska
    Feb 3 2026
    What is the best path forward for Alaska’s economy, public health and safety and future energy development? School districts need funds for crumbling infrastructure and state facilities are also backlogged for maintenance. But where will funds come from to meet these expensive obligations? And is there a path to a sustainable permanent fund dividend that won’t run the state’s main spending account out of money? The legislature is back in Juneau and House and Senate leaders are with us to describe the work before them, on this episode of Talk of Alaska.
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    59 min
  • Rural health funds | Talk of Alaska

    Rural health funds | Talk of Alaska
    Jan 28 2026

    Improving health outcomes for Alaskans is at the heart of a multi-billion dollar federal plan aimed at improving rural healthcare systems. Alaska is in line to receive as much as 1.3 billion dollars over 5 years. What will the funding support-- and what do state health officials think Alaska’s healthcare system needs to help all Alaskans have healthier lives? We’ll learn about the Rural Health Transformation program on this Talk of Alaska.

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    59 min
  • This winter's extreme weather | Talk of Alaska

    This winter's extreme weather | Talk of Alaska
    Jan 20 2026
    Alaska has always had periods of dramatic weather, but recent bouts of long periods of deep cold and swings from subzero temperatures one week to rain the next are difficult and tedious to contend with. How are weather experts and city leaders working to understand and meet the unpredictable weird weather test of the future? We learn about planning for weather chaos and disasters today on Talk of Alaska.
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    54 min
  • Building an integrated railbelt | Talk of Alaska

    Building an integrated railbelt | Talk of Alaska
    Jan 13 2026
    A plan for a more affordable and efficient electric system is at the heart of an effort to build a grid that meets the future needs for Alaskans. Nearly 75% of Alaska’s residents live along the 700 mile railbelt system from Homer to Fairbanks. The utilities, consumer groups and energy experts are all in the mix to solicit ideas to make the power grid more efficient and resilient. What do you need to know about how you can weigh in? We discuss it on this Talk of Alaska.
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    55 min
  • John McPhee and Coming into the Country | Talk of Alaska Rewind

    John McPhee and Coming into the Country | Talk of Alaska Rewind
    Jan 6 2026
    John McPhee’s 1977 book Coming into the Country inspired young people to visit Alaska and many stayed. More recently, one of McPhee’s former students followed his path around the state, and was featured on Talk of Alaska. On this Talk of Alaska, we revisit Lori Townsend's 2017 conversation with McPhee about his book and his travels. Join us for a walk down memory lane on this very special Talk of Alaska.
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    56 min