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Hear the keynote speaker from the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation's 2026 economic forecast luncheon. Mark C. Perna discusses ways to cultivate talent, support local businesses and foster sustainable economic growth.

Hear findings of Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s annual Business Confidence Index survey, and hear about Anchorage’s job market, unemployment trends and consumer confidence.

In the spirit of the Moth and Arctic Entries, Teacher Tales is a storytelling event that celebrates educators and all that they do.

Hear renowned poets discussing and reading their work from these selections of Alaska Quarterly Review's "Pièces de Résistance" web series.

Cody Liska, host of the Anchorage Musem's Chatter Marks podcast, sits down with Alaska skate and snowboard legends Jason Borgstede, Jesse Burtner, Micah Hollinger and Andre Spinelli.

Learn how various industries are projected to fare in the coming year and how factors like population, employment and inflation contribute to the forecast.

Hear the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce's annual report and get an update from the Alliance to Activate Anchorage.

This storytelling event was presented in the format of The Moth and Arctic Entries and celebrates educators and all that they do.

Hear results of business and consumer confidence surveys, updates on Anchorage's job market and economic trends that could affect Alaska.

Hear candidates respond to questions related to the Asian and Pacific Islander communities in Anchorage.

Hear how candidates respond to questions about business and the city's economy.

Learn about the candidates and hear how they would address city issues related to children and families.

The Anchorage mayoral election is on Tuesday, April 2. Find out more about the candidates and hear how they would lead the city.

This discussion focuses on education and how it relates to the theme of the summit – “Marching till Equity, Equality & Justice is Won!”

This Alaska World Affairs program features experts discussing the issue and what is being done to combat it.

Hear AEDC's annual report and findings on a range of topics affecting the city economy.

Caribou are a vital resource and cultural icon in Alaska, but they are not immune to changes in their environment.

Hear the issues causing housing shortages in the city and get a preview of the Anchorage Assembly's Housing Strategic Plan.

This week on Addressing Alaskans we’ll hear how the Anchorage economy has been progressing and what issues lie ahead. This program features the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s three-year outlook luncheon. It covers topics including population, employment, and other local industries. Speakers include Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson, AEDC president and CEO Bill Popp, and keynote speaker Mick Cornett, a four-term Mayor of Oklahoma City. Disclaimer: Bill Popp is chair of Alaska Public Media’s board of directors.

This episode features a panel discussion moderated by two-time Olympian and professional counselor Holly Brooks with medical experts and athletes discussing the issue of eating disorders in sports and how to combat the issue. This program was recorded on February 23rd at the Bear Tooth Theater after the world premier of the documentary “Winning At All Costs.” The documentary and event were presented by the Alaska Eating Disorder Alliance.