Hometown, Alaska - Alaska Public Media
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
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 56 minutes
- Episodes
- 141
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Celebrating 40 years of comics, cards and games with BOSCO'S | Hometown, Alaska
40 years ago, tucked inside a tiny Anchorage shoe repair shop, BOSCO'S Comics was born. On this Hometown Alaska host Dave Waldron speaks with John Weddleton, the owner behind the man with the sword. …
What does YOUR Anchorage map look like? | Hometown, Alaska
It’s spring and neighborhood streets, parks and gathering places are filling with people. Where does this season take you? To new parts of the city or to the same haunts as winter? What’s on your map…
The man behind the myth of William H. Seward | Hometown, Alaska
May 16, 2024 is the 223rd birthday of the one and only William Henry Seward. In honor of this, Cook Inlet Historical Society’s final event for their lecture series this season will be a program featu…
Recycling for Earth Day | Hometown, Alaska
Today is Earth Day, and in honor of it we'll be discussing recycling. We find out what you can and can't recycle in those bins you drag to the bottom of your driveway, and find a place for the other …
Celebrating National Sourdough Bread Day | Hometown, Alaska
Alaskans have a deep history with sourdough. Even the word itself is a moniker for Alaskans who are as resilient as they are self-sufficient. A name most wear with great pride. April 1 is National So…
A deep dive into the Alaska B4UDie comedy festival | Hometown, Alaska
Starting next Monday is the Alaska B4UDie comedy fest, a week-long event taking place in Anchorage, Wasilla, Girdwood and Talkeetna. The festival will feature some out-of-state headliners but will al…
Talking with teens about underage drinking | Hometown, Alaska
Some young people drink alcohol. Others don’t. It’s pretty obvious on the surface, but the decision making around drinking can be complicated. Many people and experiences shape if and when we decide …
Hometown Trivia Throwdown featuring Geeks Who Drink | Hometown, Alaska
When you think of game night, there really isn't anything more timeless than trivia. On this episode of Hometown, Alaska we talk with a quizmaster from the group Geeks Who Drink and explore why so ma…
The Accidental Archivist: Kurt Riemann | Hometown, Alaska
If you’ve ever listened to local radio, or found yourself humming along to a catchy jingle from an Alaskan business, then you've undoubtedly heard the work of Kurt Riemann. In a world dominated by vi…
Taking a look inside the Great Alaska Talent Competition | Hometown, Alaska
Fur Rondy is here again and there are plenty of events going on in the city of Anchorage. But only one of them features everything from dancing to magicians to yoyo experts. On this episode of Hometo…
Kikkan Randall documentary explores the highs and lows of her extraordinary life (so far) | Hometown, Alaska
Kikkan Randall is quite possibly Alaska's most prized athlete. And now, the five-time Olympian and gold medal winner is the subject of a movie that will be debuting in theaters later this month. On t…
This month is a great time to try eating vegan in Anchorage | Hometown, Alaska
February is the Anchorage Vegan Chef Challenge, where restaurants around the city highlight vegan options on their menus. From pastries to curries and everything between, chefs are trying out new veg…
UAA's Atwood Chair of Journalism John Sharify reflects on a storied career |Hometown, Alaska
On this episode of Hometown, Alaska we're joined by UAA's Atwood Chair of Journalism John Sharify. He’s a 79-time Emmy award winner, a nine-time Edward R. Murrow award winner and a DuPont Columbia aw…
Celebrating 35 years of the Anchorage Folk Festival | Hometown, Alaska
The Anchorage Folk Festival is a 10-day event that is celebrating its 35th year of showcasing national and local talent. On this Hometown, Alaska we'll hear from a pair of board members about some tr…
Solstice, stargazing and a Yuletide tale | Hometown, Alaska
On this episode of Hometown, Alaska host Dave Waldron explores the cosmos and discusses Winter Solstice with the Anchorage Museum's Planetarium and Discovery Center Director Aaron Slonecker. Later in…
Anchorage ghost stories and spooky tales | Hometown, Alaska
Halloween is almost here and there isn't a better time to tell scary stories. On this episode Hometown, Alaska we give you tales of terror – one from an Alaska author and another from the longtime ma…
Hometown, Alaska: Catching up with Alaska Children's Trust and talking poetry and science with Jane Hirshfield
Alaska Children's Trust is a statewide organization working to prevent childhood abuse and neglect. They recently hit a major milestone of having distributed over $10 million in grants across the sta…
Hometown Alaska: History and mystery in Alaska
What are some of the best mysteries, cold cases and tales of intrigue in our state? On this episode of Hometown Alaska, host Dave Waldron digs into them with Anchorage writer and historian David Ream…
Hometown, Alaska: Indigenous heritage in modern music
The Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention is only a few weeks away and there will be plenty of speakers, crafts and traditional music. But what about contemporary music? On this episode of H…
Hometown, Alaska: What is Anchorage's winter shelter plan?
Temperatures are dropping quickly and hundreds of Anchorage residents are currently living unsheltered in camps and on the street across the city. What’s the plan to keep them safe this winter and be…