Button: "I'm Free" by Pete Townshend from Tommy - Original Broadway Cast

Coming to America. Each year, hundreds of foreign workers come to Alaska for seasonal summer jobs, working at places like Peter Pan Seafoods in Dillingham. As Anne Hillman reports, a little American money can go a long way toward being more independent back home. 4:14 (4:29 with intro)

Break #1: "Karaoke - America (They're Coming To)" written by Neil Diamond from Karaoke - Classic Male Pop - Vol. 2

Lighting Up. For Ike Sriskandarajah, fireworks are a lifelong passion.

So when Dave Berg of the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department asked him to help with this year's fireworks display, he positively lit up. Pkg.

5:30 (5:45 with intro)

Alaska Independence Party. The Alaska Independence Party was founded by iconic maverick Joe Vogler. Weld Royal talks with AIP heads Lynette and Dexter Clark, who recently joined the board of directors of the Second Vermont Republic, and attended the first North American Secessionist Conference. Pkg. 4:45 (5:15 with intro)

300 Villages. Kotzebue and Northway.

Calendar of Events. AK's weekly look at upcoming events around the state. (Song: "Yankee Doodle Dandy" performed by The Mexicali Brass from Hello Dolly)

Book Review: Searching for Fannie Quigley. In her latest book, Searching for Fannie Quigley: A Wilderness Life in the Shadow of Mount McKinley, Fairbanks historian Jane Haigh explores the mysterious life of Gold Rush pioneer Fannie Quigley. Title Wave Books' Katie Hecker has this review.

3:00 (3:13 with intro)

Break #2: "Stars and Stripes Forever" performed by John McEuen from String Wizards

4th of July: Anchorage. Jennifer Canfield checked out Anchorage's 4th of July parade - and asked people what it means to be free. Vox. 1:00 (1:19 with intro)

Independence State Mine. If you've made the spectacular drive up Hatcher Pass near Palmer, you may have visited Independence State Mine.

AK's Ellen Lockyer took the mine tour, and spoke with Kymberly Miller, a state part ranger in charge of the Historical Park. Pkg. 4:45 (5:00 with

intro)

Button: "Gold Rush" performed by Nashville Dulcimers from 16 Super Hits

Declaring Independence. In April, we ran a story about Mike Miller, a Haines contractor who planned to walk from Juneau to Skagway to explore the potential effects of the proposed canal road. AK's Rebecca Sheir checked in with Mike to see how this utterly independent venture turned out. Host 2-way. 3:03 (3:37 with intro)

Funky... and Independent. In music, artists are often tempted to trade their integrity for truckloads of cash. David Waldron gets the scoop on one artist who's stayed independent, and true to himself, for more than

15 years: "DEL tha funkee homosapien." 4:50 (5:06 with intro)

4th of July: Napakiak. In Napakiak, the most challenging game at the 4th of July celebration is the greased pole, pitting contestants against a vertical pole... lubed with Crisco. This year, residents teamed up, forming a human ladder to reach the $50 bill at the top. Shane Iverson brings us this audio postcard. 1:35 (1:58 with intro)

Close: "Freedom '90 (Karaoke-Version As Made Famous By: George Michael)"

from Karaoke Singing the Songs of George Michael)