Washington Week’s audio available

Fri, August 29, 2008

If you missed the broadcast of Washington Week this evening (7:00pm and Midnight), an audio edition of the show is available via the Washington Week web site. They also offer streaming video editions of the program.

Tonight’s topic? The choice of Sarah Palin for the VP slot on the Republican presidential ticket. (Of course!)

For your convenience, we’ve linked to the podcast audio from tonight’s show.

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PBS NewsHour offers strong Palin coverage

Fri, August 29, 2008

If you missed the NewsHour Friday night at 6:00pm, check out the NewsHour web site, with complete audio from the broadcast, including a fascinating discussion between analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks, offering a national perspective on the selection of Sarah Palin as John McCain’s running mate in the Presidential election.

Picking Sarah Palin (MP3 Audio)
McCain Sees Fellow Reformer in VP Pick Palin (MP3 Audio)
Shields and Brooks Mull Road Ahead for McCain-Palin Ticket (MP3 Audio)

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Anchorage Edition: August 29, 2008

Fri, August 29, 2008

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics this week include:

National attention turns to Alaska (again) — this time because Sarah Palin was picked as VP candidate alongside John McCain in the race for the White House
Alaskan thoughts on the Obama-Biden ticket, in contrast to McCain-Palin
What happens if Palin goes to Washington as VP and Parnell goes to the U.S. House?
U.S. House race between Republicans Don Young and Sean Parnell is effectively tied until the Division of Elections can perform a recount from this week’s statewide primary election (Young in the lead by 152 votes at the moment)
More primary election results for U.S. House (Berkowitz and Benson) and U.S. Senate (Stevens and Begich) and some of the local items
All statewide ballot measures fail in the primary
Additional results from the state legislative races — largely status quo, despite corruption controversies of the last couple of years

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Audio: John McCain introduces Sarah Palin as his VP choice

Fri, August 29, 2008

Today in Dayton, Ohio John McCain celebrated his 72nd birthday by announcing his choice for Vice President on the presumptie Republican Presidential ticket: Alaska’s own governor, Sarah Palin.

As a service to listeners, we’re providing the audio from the Palin introduction and her first speech as part of the McCain-Palin campaign.

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Palin VP coverage blitz begins

Fri, August 29, 2008

Join KSKA Public Radio, KAKM Public Television and the Alaska Public Radio Network for complete coverage of the Sarah Palin VP story starting today and running through next week’s Republican National Convention. Here’s what we’ve got on tap:

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 29

KSKA (FM 91.1) — 3:30pm broadcast of Palin intro and acceptance of John McCain’s VP nod from earlier today in Dayton, Ohio
Listen to the introduction and speech again on-demand at kska.org, kakm.org and aprn.org
KSKA.ORG / KAKM.ORG — 4:00pm listen to and/or download Anchorage Edition, featuring local reaction and analysis of the Palin VP pick
KSKA (FM 91.1) — 4:00pm coverage from NPR as part of All Things Considered
KSKA (FM 91.1) — 6:00pm complete statewide coverage from APRN as part of Alaska News Nightly
APRN.ORG — 6:00pm listen to and/or download Alaska News Nightly’s coverage online
APRN.ORG / AKRADIO.ORG — 7:00pm listen to and/or download a special episode of AK focused on Sarah Palin (originally broadcast in February 2008, now updated)
KAKM (Channel 7) — 6:00pm coverage from PBS as part of the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
KSKA (FM 91.1) — 7:30pm listen to reaction from local political observers during Anchorage Edition
KAKM (Channel 7) — 8:00pm tune in to Digital TV channel 7.3 (or GCI cable channel 15) for 360 North’s broadcast of historic Sarah Palin events
KAKM (Channel 7) — 9:00pm see the TV broadcast of Anchorage Edition, featuring local analysis of the Palin announcement

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30

KSKA (FM 91.1) – More news throughout the day from NPR
KSKA (FM 91.1) — 10:00am broadcast of an updated version of AK’s Sarah Palin episode, originally broadcast in February 2008
KAKM (Channel 7) — 5:00pm rebroadcast of Anchorage Edition

MONDAY TUESDAY – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1-4

KSKA (FM 91.1) – Republican National Convention coverage each evening, some live, some tape-delayed and all from NPR in St. Paul, Minnesota (times will vary, tune in for details)
KAKM (Channel 7) — 7:00pm to 10:00pm tune in for coverage of the Republican National Convention from the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
UPDATE: Both NPR and PBS are canceling their Monday coverage, as the RNC has been curtailed in the face of hurricane Gustav on the Gulf Coast

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

KSKA (FM 91.1) — 10:00am tune in and call in during a special Talk of Alaska (from APRN) focused on Sarah Palin and her ascendancy to the VP spot on the Republican ticket
APRN.ORG — 11:30am listen to and/or download Talk of Alaska
KSKA (FM 91.1) — 11:00am listen to the rebroadcast of the special Sarah Palin edition of AK (also available for download at aprn.org and akradio.org)

LIVE primary election coverage on KSKA tonight

Tue, August 26, 2008

Alaska Public Radio Network reporters are covering Alaska’s primary election results tonight (Tuesday, 8/26) LIVE on participating APRN stations statewide. Listeners in the Anchorage area can tune in to KSKA Public Radio at FM 91.1 or listen online.

APRN has a team in the Anchorage studios, another team covering results at “Election Central” at the Egan Center in downtown Anchorage and yet more reporters around the state.

Join the reporters online at APRN.ORG or follow our updates on Twitter.

Full reporting on results will be available tomorrow on KSKA (FM 91.1) and APRN stations statewide.

Election results are being published online by the State’s Division of Elections. You can find the updates here:

Results are expected to start rolling in around 9:00 p.m. Alaska time.

Democratic National Convention on PBS

Mon, August 25, 2008

Tune in to KAKM Channel 7 tonight starting at 7:00 p.m.

Starting tonight (Monday, 8/25) and running through Thursday, KAKM is proud to bring you PBS’ special Democratic Convention coverage. NOTE: while the live activities start at 4:00 p.m. Alaska time, we’re tape-delaying the playback to 7:00 p.m.

Anchored by Jim Lehrer of The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, will include extended uninterrupted coverage of podium activities and speeches; reporting from the floor of the convention; newsmaker interviews; political analysis and historical perspective. NewsHour senior correspondents Gwen Ifill, Ray Suarez, Judy Woodruff and Margaret Warner will join Lehrer. Political analysis will be provided by New York Times columnist David Brooks and syndicated columnist Mark Shields. Presidential historians Michael Beschloss and Richard Norton Smith will add historical perspective; Andy Kohut, president of the Pew Research Center, will update viewers with the latest polling information. (CC, Stereo, HD)

Anchorage Edition: August 22, 2008

Fri, August 22, 2008

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics this week include:

Ted Stevens’ jury trial will not move to Alaska, but is still on for September in Washington, DC; how will this affect the Stevens re-election campaign?
Vic Vickers’ run for U.S. Senate — against Ted Stevens — dominates the paid airwaves; what do we know about him?
U.S. House race is tightest among Republicans Don Young, Sean Parnell and Gabrielle LeDoux; what must Don Young do to dodge corruption allegations and win re-election? what can Sean Parnell do to develop a public personality?; will Gabrielle LeDoux spoil the election for one of the two other candidates?
Parnell’s funding from the Club for Growth — is this damaging to his campaign?
Bensen / Berkowitz U.S. House primary race for Democratic ballot slot is also in play this season
Fairbanks mayor Jim Whitaker is headed to the Democratic National Convention to speak
Governor Palin puts employee on leave after discovering he pressured State Troopers to fire an enemy of the Palin family — the Wooten / Monegan controversy continues
Ballot Measure 4 is engaging voters with tons of ads and debate; do voters know what’s going on, and how will they vote in the midst of the confusion?
Ballot Measure 1 gambling law is getting less attention

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RUNNING: Audio from Wed, Aug 20

Wed, August 20, 2008

Thanks to everyone that tuned in for our Alaska Primary edition of RUNNING on Wednesday night. For those that missed the broadcast or would like to listen to any of the candidates again, we’re posting the complete audio from each session for your convenience.

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U.S. Senate

Bob Bird (Alaskan Independence)
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Fredrick D. “David” Haase (Libertarian)
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Mark Begich (Democrat)
Ray Metcalfe (Democrat)
Frank J. Vondersaar (Democrat)
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David W. Cuddy (Republican)
Gerald L. “Jerry” Heikes (Republican)
Roderic H. “Rick” Sikma (Republican)
Ted Stevens (Republican) – Incumbent
Vic Vickers (Republican)
Rich M. Wanda (Republican)
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U.S. House of Representatives

Diane E. Benson (Democrat)
Ethan A. Berkowitz (Democrat)
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Gabrielle LeDoux (Republican)
Sean R. Parnell (Republican)
Don E. Young (Republican) – Incumbent
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House District 33

Richard A. “Dick” Waisanen (Democrat)
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House District 34

Jonathan H. “Jon” Becker (Republican)
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House District 35

Philip W. Alderfer (Democrat)
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Senate Seat Q

Nels Anderson (Democrat)
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RUNNING: Wed, Aug 20

Wed, August 20, 2008

Here’s the lineup for tonight’s presentation of RUNNING — KAKM Public Television’s traditional meet-the-candidates forum for local and statewide elections. If you’ve got a TV handy, tune in to Channel 7 for the live televised event or listen to KSKA FM 91.1 for the live audio feed.

All times are approximate. Tune in a little ahead of the listed times to ensure you see/hear any particular grouping of candidates.

Complete audio from each candidate forum will be posted online at KAKM.ORG and KSKA.ORG within 24 hours.

VOTER RESOURCES:

Primary Elections Info — State of Alaska, Division of Elections

7:00 p.m.

U.S. Senate, Democrats, Alaskan Independence and Libertarian — Begich (D), Bird (AI), Haase (L), Metcalfe (D), Vondersaar (D)

7:30 p.m.

U.S. Senate, Republicans — Corey (R), Cuddy (R), Heikes (R), Sikma (R), Stevems (R), Vickers (R), Wanda (R)

8:05 p.m.

U.S. House — Benson (D), Berkowitz (D), LeDoux (R), Parnell (R), Young (R)

8:40 p.m.

State House district 33
State House district 34
State Senate seat Q
State House district 35

RUNNING: Audio from Tue, Aug 19

Tue, August 19, 2008

Thanks to everyone that tuned in for our Alaska Primary edition of RUNNING on Tuesday night. For those that missed the broadcast or would like to listen to any of the candidates again, we’re posting the complete audio from each session for your convenience.

There’s one more night of RUNNING on KAKM Public Television (Channel 7) and KSKA Public Radio (FM 91.1). Join us Wednesday, August 20 starting at 7:00 p.m.

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State House District 25

Mike Doogan (Democrat) – Incumbent
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Lynda R. Placek (Republican)
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State House District 26

Lindsey Holmes (Democrat) – Incumbent
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State House District 27

Robert L. “Bob” Buch (Democrat) – Incumbent
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Bob Lewis (Republican)
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State House District 28

Valerie “Val” Baffone (Democrat)
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Craig W. Johnson (Republican) – Incumbent
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State House District 29

Bronson Frye (Democrat)
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Ronald L. “Ron” Jordan (Republican)
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State House District 30

Charisse E. Millett (Republican)
Bruce D. Webb (Republican)
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Lynda L. Zaugg (Democrat)
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State House District 31

Daniel DeNardo (Alaskan Independence)
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Bob Lynn (Republican) – Incumbent
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State House District 32

Mike Kenny (Democrat)
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Mike Hawker (Republican) – Incumbent
Brian Richardson (Republican)
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State Senate Seat M

Hollis S. French II (Democrat) – Incumbent
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State Senate Seat O

Kevin Meyer (Republican)
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Douglas P. “Doug” Van Etten (Democrat)
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