Voices of the Mat-Su

This is the last episode in the Voices of the Mat-Su podcast series. In it, we turn the tables and interview Emily Forstner about her experience as producer of the series  in this final show.

On this month’s episode of Voices of the Mat-Su we hear a story about two cartoon artists,  Dimi Macheras (of Chickaloon Tribe) and Casey Silver, who create new stories from the ancient teachings of …

On this month’s episode of Voices of the Mat-Su titled“Braver Than We Believe,” we hear from two people who pulled themselves up out of crisis and chaos. Stories of finding strength and hope through …

April is the Month of the Military Child. In “We Serve Too”, April's episode of Voices of the Mat-Su, we learn a little more about the challenges and the pride in being a military child. 

We’re “Talkin’ Trash” on this month’s episode of Voices of the Mat-Su, 
We’ll Meet two great Trash Talkers: one picks up trash for the City of Palmer and the other helps folks recycle in the Valley. N…

You may know him as D the Lyricist. Learn about him as Devon Shaw in “Amazing Grace”, this month’s episode of Voices of the Mat-Su. He’s a hip-hop artist, father of five, and what he describes as bei…

Discover how "where" shapes our stories, community, and identity. Join Emily Forstner on Voices of the Mat-Su as four winter recreationists share their Moose Range experiences, exploring the deep con…

Get a glimpse of the musicians and DJs who are creating the growing music scene in the Mat-Su. In this episode of Voices of the Mat-Su with Emily Forstner, learn just what Strikes a Chord in the Mat-…

This is the story of a bookstore that offers much more than books. In this episode of Voices of the Mat-Su, Emily Forstner shares how Black Birch Bookstore in Wasilla, Alaska brings pages of hope to …

Being a homeless parent means doing everything possible to keep your family safe. In this episode of Voices of the Mat-Su Emily Forstner shares two different kinds of love stories, when There’s No Pl…

Over half the women living in the Mat-Su have experienced domestic violence. Breaking free takes tremendous courage. In this episode of Voices of The Mat-Su, Emily Forstner shares the stories about t…

In this episode of Voices of The Mat-Su, Emily Forstner shares the stories of Ukrainian refugees who have settled in the Mat-Su. Two stories that show no two tales are alike - from the reasons to lea…

In this episode of Voices of The Mat-Su, Emily Forstner shares the stories of two communities that combat big issues with youth in Mat Su: loneliness and substance abuse. (Image credit: Thrive)

In this episode of Voices of The Mat-Su, Emily Forstner shares stories from two small business owners in the Palmer community. Women who not only build successful businesses but build community. Two …

In this episode of Voices of The Mat-Su, Emily Forstner shares the stories of two women who brighten our lives: one with swaths of paint on a storefront window  and the other with the tip of the pen.

In this episode of Voices of The Mat-Su, Emily Forstner shares the story about fentanyl in the Mat Su from two points of view: a mother who never forgets the son she lost to an overdose and a doctor …

In this episode of Voices of The Mat-Su, we hear the story of the Upper Susitna Food Pantry near Talkeetna, Alaska. It’s the story of how a wide-spread community works hard to feed the hungry with no…

In this episode of Voices of The Mat-Su, we share the story of the Resolve and Reconciliation with the past. It’s the story of how an apology heard hundreds of miles away in Juneau, Alaska impacts on…

In this episode of Voices of The Mat-Su, Emily Forstner shares the story of The Mat Su Chabad Lubavitch Jewish Center. It’s a story of those who vow to never forget and never give up to shine light o…

In this episode of Voices of The Mat-Su, Emily Forstner shares the story of a convicted felon who re-enters society and finds a second chance with the support of the Valley Charities Re-Entry  progra…