AK Rundown: April 14th & 15th, 2007
“Peaks & Valleys”
Host: Rebecca Sheir
Ups & Downs. They say what goes up, must come down. And some people know that all too well – like Jerry Farinich, who makes his living from Alaska’s elevators. Rebecca Sheir. Host pkg. 2:14
Highs & Lows in the Last Frontier. Some people come to Alaska hankering for adventure, while others hope for a fresh start. It may work out beautifully for some, but for APRN's Lori Townsend, it's been a bit up and down. Pkg. 4:12 (4:31 with intro)
Button: “Here Comes The Sun” sung by Burning Souls from Ultimate Reggae
OK Going. When Andrew Aquino of the Alaska Teen Media Institute had the chance to interview his favorite band, OK Go, it was the high point of his high school career. Essay. 4:10 (4:33 with intro)
Button: “Get Over It” by OK Go from OK Go
Break #1: “Karaoke - All Star” arranged by Pro Sound from Sing Pop Hits '99, Vol. 5
Deadliest Catch. “Deadliest Catch” kicked off its third season on the Discovery Channel as the top-rated program on basic cable. At the start of this year’s opilio crab season, Unalaska’s Charles Homans paid a visit to one of the boats -- the Northwestern -- to see what it’s like to ride the waves of reality TV fame. Pkg. 4:39 (5:05 with intro)
Button: “Wanted Dead or Alive” sung by The Slackers from Wasted Days
Down the Road. The road from Haines junction in the Yukon to the US border in Haines has experienced some of the worst conditions in over 15 years this winter. Most mornings, the Yukon Road crew searched for signs of travelers who were stranded overnight. Ann Kaiser. Pkg. 5:00 (5:26 with intro)
Speaking Up (… and Down). A high school ACLU chapter ACLU organized a protest on the 4th anniversary of the Iraq War, to create an awareness of First Amendment Rights. It brought to light the ups and downs of what it means to protest something, especially if you aren’t clear about the issue. AK’s Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock. Pkg. 4:45 (5:10 with intro)
300 Villages. Lazy Mountain and Craig.
Break #2: “Sun Valley Jump” by Glenn Miller from Serie Inmortales: El Sonido Inolvidable De La Big Band (Remastered)
Skiing Down Memory Lane. The Anchorage Ski Club turns 70 this month. Rebecca Sheir speaks with longtime member Dave Hendrickson, a self-professed "snow person" who left California for Alaska in 1952. Host interview. 4:00 (4:34 with intro)
Button: “Ski Bum” by Waist DEEP from Ski Bum Music
Lattes With Lisa. Say you're unhappy with federal land management in Alaska. You can write to your legislators. You can visit one of their state offices. Or, you can go to Washington, D.C. and chat over a cup of joe. Scott Burton. Pkg. 5:12 (5:45 with intro)
Joe Page: Alaska Mando. The talents of Alaska’s own mandolin virtuoso, Joe Page, are now available on CD. AK's Ellen Lockyer brings us the lowdown on Alaska Mando. 6:35 (6:43 with intro)
Close: “Up, Up and Away” played by Tony Hatch and His Orchestra from Latin Lounge