AK Rundown for March 12/13, 2005

“Transportation”

Host: Gabriel Spitzer

Open/Newscast/Credits

  1. Dog Transportation. Sled dogs were originally a means of getting around: a few of today’s racing mushers remember that past. Host Wrap. 3:36
  2. Women pilots. A new book celebrates pioneering women in the world of Alaska aviation. Host Pkg. 4:43
  3. 300 villages. Koliganek and Koyukuk

Break #1: 300 villages theme song: Soulive 

  1. Capitol Move Commentary. A former Alaskan suggests moving the Alaska capitol to New York City. Jim Nolan/Vcr. 2:40 (3:20 with intro)
  2. Moose re-location. Some Anchorage parents want to move moose out of Anchorage. Ashley Gross/Pkg.  4:00 (4:19 with intro)
  3. RR Bells. The Alaska Railroad is testing new systems to try to reduce noise along the tracks in populated areas. Pkg/Amanda Stoessel. 4:40 (5:30 with itnro)
  4. Ski Train.  Twice a year, a atrain becomes a major polka party for sweaty skiers. Sound Mix. 1:50 (2:20 with intro)
  5. Calendar of Events. Music bed: Ethos: Robins Funk
  6. Old Style Boating. There used to be a lot more people and animal power involved in rural transportation. Like dragging boats up-river. Host Wrap. 1:33

Break #2: bed: Kodiak Island Drummers 

  1. Bering Straits Crossers. Two-way interview with Patty Sullivan about all those adventurers who try to cross the Bering Strait by skiing, sailing and walking. 4:20 (5:02 with intro)
  2. Anchorage bus ride. A car may not seem essential in a state with very few rods, by getting around Anchorage by bus can be frustrating. Pkg/Christopher Coats. 3:40 (4:00 with intro)
  3. Hot Rods. A Fur Rondy wheelchair race gave wheelchair users a chance to strut their stuff, and others a chance to experience the challenges of life in a wheelchair. Sound Pkg/Gabriel Spitzer. 3:35 total time.
  4. Beluga Lake Race.  In Homer, residents spend winters racing their cars around on the ice in the name of fun.  Pkg/Ann Kaiser. 4:30 (4:45 with intro)

Close: Music Bed: Jeff beck “Roy’s Toy”