Hometown, Alaska - Alaska Public Media

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  • Hometown, Alaska features conversations with local civic and cultural leaders, educators, and community members making an impact on their city. Hosted by: Anne Hillman, O’Hara Shipe, and Dave Waldron
    Copyright (c) 2023 Alaska Public Media
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Episodes
  • A geologist answers our questions about earthquakes | Hometown, Alaska

    A geologist answers our questions about earthquakes | Hometown, Alaska
    Feb 3 2025

    Host Kim Sherry is joined by Elisabeth Nadin, a geologist from the Alaska Earthquake Center. They discuss the basics of what earthquakes are, how they affect the state and how we can be ready for the next one.


    HOST: Kim Sherry


    GUEST: Elisabeth Nadin, Geologist, Alaska Earthquake Center


    LINKS:

    Alaska Earthquake Center

    The Great Alaska Shakeout
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    56 mins
  • Weird weather with Jackie Purcell | Hometown, Alaska

    Weird weather with Jackie Purcell | Hometown, Alaska
    Jan 27 2025

    It seems like most Alaskans can agree that this winter stinks. Whether it’s the wind storms, the warm temperatures or lack of snow, this winter has yet to feel like one. On this Hometown, Alaska we hear from longtime meteorologist Jackie Purcell about exactly how unique this winter is, and how it stacks up to others in Anchorage's history. We’ll also look back on her 35 years of broadcasting in Alaska.
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    53 mins
  • Keeping Alaska Native traditions alive through stories and songs | Hometown, Alaska

    Keeping Alaska Native traditions alive through stories and songs | Hometown, Alaska
    Dec 9 2024

    Ossie Kairaiuak is a Yup'ik storyteller, artist, dancer and musician. He also performs as a member of the "Inuit soul music" group Pamyua. On this episode Ossie sits down with host, Kim Sherry, to discuss the generational importance of storytelling, learning life lessons through traditional tales and how these stories continue through the modern age.


    HOST: Kim Sherry


    GUEST: Ossie Kairaiuak


    LINKS:

    Pamyua website

    art.by.ossie Instagram

    Ossie's Custom Artworks Facebook
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    53 mins

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