AK Rundown August 27/28, 2005

 

“Recovery”

 

Intro/Newscast/Credits

 

  1. Heather Lende. Haines writer and public radio contributor Heather Lende talks about what it takes to recover from a brutal accident: while out biking one day, she was run over by a truck.  Two-way. 5:10 total time
  2. Button: “What Makes You Happy” by Liz Phair from Whitechoclatespaceegg
  3. Pigeon racing. In this wacky sport, pigeons are released in one location – and (hopefully) recovered in another. Aileo Weinmann. Pkg.6:20 (6:45 with intro)

 

Break #1: “Con Alma” by Dizzie Gillespie from Verve Jazz Masters 10

 

  1. Moose Creek. A Matanuska Valley creek was restored to its original course this summer, just in time for the salmon to return for this first time in almost 80 years. Gabriel Spitzer. Host Pkg. (5:37 total time).
  2. Aleutian Goose. Geese are a common sight in Alaska, but one species was considered on the brink of extinction not long ago. Ellen Lockyer. Pkg. 2:06 (2:33 with intro)
  3. 300 villages. Kobuk and Kotlik.
  4. Calendar of Events. “Cadillac” by Combustible Edison from I, Swinger
  5. Oil Recovery. There’s still plenty of oil on the North Slope – but it will take some advanced technology to extract and use it. Ashley Gross. Pkg. (3:08 total time)
  6. Unalaska Recovery. Then there’s the other aspect of oil recovery – recovering from a spill. The Aleutian Life Forum recently examined how Unalaska is recovering from the Selendang Ayu spill. Gabriel Spitzer. Host Wrap.

 

Break #2: “Marakesh” by Greyboy from Mastered the Art

 

  1. Joke Contest. For an upcoming humor show, we’d like to hear your best jokes. Rdr.
  2. Fishaholic. A few years ago, Tony Bickert had to admit to his addiction to begin the path to recovery. Commentary.  4:36 (4:50 with intro)
  3. Len’s Recovery. Many Alaskans struggle to recover from much more fierce addictions. Len Anderson. 3:27 (3:52 with intro)
  4. Button. “Bathroom Girl” by Air from The Virgin Suicides Soundtrack
  5. Northwest Airplane. A charter airplane that crashed in the 1940’s still remains in place – its location too remote for recovery.  Ellen Lockyer. Host Wrap.  1:51
  6. Kodiak Museums. Two museums in Kodiak work to bring an ancient culture back from the brink of disappearing. Ellen Lockyer. Pkg. 4:53 (5:15 with intro)

 

Close. “The Recovery Riddim” by Big League from The Recovery Riddim CD