AK Rundown February 10 & 11, 2007

“Heat”

Host: Rebecca Sheir

 

Intro/Newscast/Credits

 

  1. Steam Heat. Yupiit people in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta love hot steam baths to clean body, mind and spirit. Angela Denning-Barnes. Pkg. 5:06 (5:49 with intro)
  2. Button: “Hot Blooded” by Foreigner from Jukebox Heroes: The Foreigner Anthology
  3. Romance Writers of Alaska. These hot-blooded authors know all about literary heat. Rebecca Sheir. Pkg. 6:05 (with intro)

 

Break#1: “I'm Too Sexy (12" Instrumental)” by Right Said Fred from I'm Too Sexy – EP

           

  1. Pineapple Express. A jet stream bringing balmy breezes to Alaska is being blamed for a wave of spring fever. AK’s Ellen Lockyer. Pkg. 3:23s (3:44 with intro)
  2. Button: “Pineapple Princess” by Annette Funicello from The Best Of Annette
  3. Up on the Housetop. Constant melting and freezing has led to an ice dam epidemic, but have no fear, the roofers are here. Rebecca Sheir. Pkg. 3:40s (4:23 with intro)
  4. 300 Villages: St. George, Ruby.
  5. Hot Spot. Who would’ve thought a warm, soothing haven filled with singing birds and tropical plants could be found this time of year? APRN’s Lori Townsend. Pkg. 3:44 (3:53 with intro)
  6. Button: “Burning Down The House” sung by Tom Jones & The Cardigans from Reloaded - Greatest Hits
  7. Global Warming. Recent reports about global warming have led this life-long Alaskan to ponder the issue… and wonder what the big deal is. Jay Barrett. Commentary. 2:51 (3:13 with intro)

 

Break#2: “Ring of Fire (Rehearsal Version)” from Karaoke - Sing Like Johnny Cash, Vol. 1

 

  1. DIY Magma. Some of the hottest stuff around comes from the earth’s crust; meet a woman who spends her time recreating it. AK’s Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock. Pkg. 5:06 (5:27 with intro)
  2. Button: “Lava” by The B-52’s from The B-52’s
  3. Coal Comeback. Renewed interest in the Matanuska Valley’s coal deposits has stirred up a pot of controversy. AK’s Ellen Lockyer. Pkg. 4:35 (5:02 with intro)
  4. Calendar of Events: “Hot Stuff” from Donna Summer Karaoke
  5. Arctic Magic Flute. A Juneau opera troupe is bringing an Arctic version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute to Inupiaq Eskimo country. 4:38 (5:09 with intro)

 

Close: “(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave [Karaoke-Version As Made Famous By: Martha Reeves & The Vandellas]” from Karaoke Hits & Evergreens, Vol. 1, Pt. 2