Rundown of show order and description of stories for April 17, 2004

*due to memory constraints, we are unable to offer stories individually. Please download entire program from archives page*

AK Rundown April 17 & 18, 2004

 

Open/News/Credits

 

  1. Point Lay Whaling. Intro to show and subsistence whaling. The community of Point Lay has hunted belugas for years; now they’re trying to get a bowhead quota. Host Interview with mayor Julius Rexford.
  2. Whaling Crew. Amber Jusefowytsch spent a day with the Savik whaling crew in Barrow, as they sewed skins and got ready for the spring hunt. Pkg.
  3. Calendar of Events. (Music – Mr. Whitekeys and Fabulous Spamtones)

 

Break #1: Music by Yukon Ryder.

 

  1. Health Stuff. Tidbits on upcoming conferences and education opportunities in the health care and science. Host Wrap.
  2.  Nancy Lord. Homer writer Nancy Lord reads from her new book Beluga Days.
  3. Whalefest. Kodiak Islanders celebrate whales and other marine mammals at Whalefest. KMXT’s Mike Murray. Pkg.
  4. Kieran Mulvaney. Interview with author who worked for Greenpeace and ran several missions to try to stop commercial whaling. Host Interview.

 

Break #2: Music by Doug Geeting

 

  1. My. Two Cents. Juneau resident Bridget Smith offers her thoughts on the need for a refresher course in citizenship. Commentary.
  2. Mary Sarvela. Sitka resident Mary Sarvela died recently; she was known for her community involvement and admired by many. KCAW’s Steve Johnson. Pkg.
  3. Song excerpt. “To the last Whale” by Crosby, Stills, and Nash.
  4. Whale Watching. Those whales currently migrating past Kodiak Island spent the winter off the coast of Baja, Mexico, where Ellen Lockyer was lucky enough to get a chance to see them. Pkg

 

Close/credits