Alaska’s only statewide call-in forum for discussing the issues impacting life on the Last Frontier. Politics, science, culture and current events are covered by host Lori Townsend and members of the Alaska Public Media news team along with guests and callers.
Talk of Alaska
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4.2(30 reviews)
229 episodes
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Quality76
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YouTube93
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Alaska’s only statewide call-in forum for discussing the issues impacting life on the Last Frontier. Politics, science, culture and current events are covered by host Lori Townsend and members of the Alaska Public Media news team along with guests and callers.
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Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
UAF’s science and environmental journalism program | Talk of Alaska
University of Alaska Fairbanks department leaders discuss their innovative science and environmental journalism program, offering insights into future communication.
June 9, 2026
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Host Lori Townsend interviews Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Management Director, Dr. John Smith, about preparing for the upcoming wildfire season.
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This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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