Rundown of show order and description of stories for April 24, 2004

*due to memory constraints, we are unable to offer stories individually. Please download entire program from archives page

 

AK Rundown April 24th and 25th, 2004

 

Open/Newscast/Credits.

 

  1. Juneau Peace Concert. 70 Juneau residents will sing in a concert that brings together the music of Christians, Jews and Muslims. Katie Bausler. Pkg.
  2. Calendar of Events. (music – overture from Chicago)
  3. Poem A Day. For ten years, KRBD has featured a poem every day of April in honor of National Poetry Month. Host Wrap.
  4. Poetry Part One.  Anne Hanley introduces listeners to a few of her favorite Alaska poets. Pkg.

 

Break #1 – Music: Northwords

 

  1. Poetry Part Two. Continuation of Anne Hanley’s look at Alaska poets. Pkg.
  2. Native Oratory. The Alaska Native Oratory Society competitions give storytellers and speakers a chance to showcase tradition. KSKA’s Len Anderson. Pkg.
  3. Fiji. A trip to Fiji teaches kids about coral reef ecology, global economics, and community. Jessica Cochran. Pkg.

 

Break #2  - music: group from Fiji

 

  1. Ride Along. One of Alaska’s less-than-great qualities is our high rate of sexual assault. The Anchorage Police Department has a team of officers trying to reduce the number of incidents in town. Lori Townsend. Pkg.
  2. Back Off. Another way to fight back against assault: train and prepare with courses like this on taught by Alex Mordine. Host Wrap.
  3. Camai. The annual dance festival brings performers from all over to Bethel. Ellen Lockyer.Pkg.
  4. Native Youth Olympics.  500 students are in Anchorage this weekend for the annual native games competition. KNBA’s Dixie Hutchinson. Sound Montage.

 

Close/credits