AK Rundown for June 28^th and 29^th, 2008

“Roadblocks and Detours”

Host: Jessica Cochran

Intro/Newscast/Credits

Exxon. The US Supreme Court decision regarding the Exxon – Valdez Oil Spill punitive damages came this week, and fishermen claimants against the oil company are outraged. Ellen Lockyer. Vox Pop with host intro. 2:30

Music Button.  Arvel Bird.

Roadside Ambassador.  AK’s former host Gabriel Spitzer chews the fat with a road construction flagger in Wasilla.  Package. 4:45 (5:19 with intro)

Less Than Friendly Skies. Air travel has it’s ups and downs, but Megan Haller of the Alaska Teen Media Institute finds out that, in Alaska, it is not unheard of to get stranded on the ground. Commentary 3:37 ( 3:52 with intro)

Break #1. Main Title from Wizard of Oz: Soundtrack from the Motion Picture

Gathering Goat Hair. For years, Tlingits weren’t allowed to collect goat hair for their traditional ceremonial blankets and robes from Glacier Bay National Park.  Now that is changing. Ann Kaiser tagged along on a trip with park anthropologist Wayne Howell, biologist Kevin White, weavers Shelly Laws and Teri Rofkar and others. Package 6:00      (6:48 with intro)

300 Villages.  AK’s attempt to put every community in Alaska on the air. This week, Butte and Healy.

Calendar of Events.  “Detour (Re-Record)” by the Ventures from 60’s Rock Instrumentals, Vol. #3.

Making Music: Guitar slinger Matt Hammer has been playing venues large and small all over Alaska for three decades. The singer has a new album out, and AK’s Ellen Lockyer catches up with it’s release party in Wasilla.  Package  6:05   (6:28 with intro)

Break #2. “King of the Road” by Appalachian Pickers from Old Timey Country

Juneau Bikers:  Juneau may not be the best place to own a motorcycle, but some folks there wouldn’t travel any other way.  AK’s Scott Burton speaks with bike owner Steve Rasmusson. Package 6:00 (6:34 with intro)

Migration Woes:  Naturalist Bob Armstrong worries that some migratory birds are hitting roadblocks on their way to Alaska.  Juneau reporter Weld Royal chats with Armstrong and some feathered friends. Package 4:32 ( 4:48 with intro)

Language Detour: Commentator Jonathan Bower takes off for Japan and a job teaching

English. He reflects on his latest life changing career choice.  Commentary 4:40

Music Button. “Chinese Translations” by M. Ward from Post-War

Close. “Roadblock” by the Radio Sounds Orchestra from The Radio Sounds Orchestra plays Scott Aitken Waterman