In Depth Alaska

In Depth Alaska

Extended interviews from Alaska's News Source about a wide variety of topics that impact Alaska and Alaskans. 

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In Depth with Sen. Dan Sullivan

On Thursday, August 14, Investigative Reporter Augusta McDonnell sat down with Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan to talk about the summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Alaska Pipeline Project. This is that conversation.

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Aug 15, 2025 2:8 PM
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In Depth with Alaska's Governor

On Wednesday, August 13, Investigative Reporter Augusta McDonnell sat down with Alaska Governor, Mike Dunleavy, to talk about the summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to be held in Alaska on Friday. Here is that conversation.

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Aug 14, 2025 7:57 PM
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Gov. Dunleavy reacts to historic meeting between Trump and Putin

Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R-Alaska) spoke with Political Reporter Wil Courtney about his reaction to the announcement that Pres. Donald Trump would meet with Pres. Vladimir Putin in Alaska. 

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Aug 9, 2025 1:13 AM
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Pres. Trump to meet with Pres. Putin in Alaska

Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) sat down with Rebecca Palsha to talk about the recent announcement that President Donald Trump would be meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska next week to discuss the ending of Russia's war on Ukraine. 

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Aug 9, 2025 12:45 AM
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Back To School: Showing up with a positive attitude in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

We sat down with Clayton Holland, Superintendent of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District to talk about his plans and the challenges for the upcoming school year. 

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Aug 8, 2025 4:44 AM
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Learning more about the mysterious balloon overhead

Many Alaskans were surprised and confused about a mysterious balloon that was floating at high altitudes over our state. Alaska's News Source learned on Tuesday the balloon is developed by Aerostar, a company out of Sioux Falls, Douth Dakota and is a part of a defense exercise happening at JBER. On Wednesday, Chief Meteorologist Melissa Frey spoke with Russ Vanderwerff, Vice President of Stratospheric Solutions at Aerostar to learn more.

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Aug 7, 2025 2:8 AM
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Looking ahead to the school year in the Mat-Su

Dr. Randy Trani shares his thoughts and hopes for the school year ahead for the students and staff Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. 

00:10:31
Aug 5, 2025 1:33 AM
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Homer's Kristen Faulkner talks historic 2024 Olympic gold medal races

Kristen Faulkner speaks about the 2024 Olympics and what happens behind the scenes to make big dreams come true.

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Aug 4, 2025 3:11 AM
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Public Media funding in Alaska

Political Reporter Wil Courtney spoke with Ed Ulman, President and CEO of Alaska Public Media, about his concerns as Congress debates cutting funding to public television and radio. 

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Jul 17, 2025 2:28 AM
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Chief Sean Case on the new ban on camping in parts of Anchorage

On Tuesday, July 15th the Anchorage AssembLy passed an ordinance to make it illegal to camp in certain parts of the city. Reporter Lauren Maxwell sat down with Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case to find out what he expects to happen now and how it will be enforced.

00:12:42
Jul 16, 2025 8:9 PM
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Sen. Sullivan speaks on 'big beautiful bill'

Sen. Dan Sullivan speaks after Trump's 'big beautiful bill' passes US Senate. 

00:21:02
Jul 2, 2025 2:46 AM
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Sen. Sullivan and the GOLDEN DOME Act

Investigative Reporter Augusta McDonnell speaks with Sen. Dan Sullivan about the GOLDEN DOME act announced on Tuesday, what it will do and how much it will cost.

00:18:34
Jun 24, 2025 10:0 PM
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Sen. Sullivan discusses the golden dome, Adak and more

Senator Dan Sullivan sat down with Investigative Reporter Jonson Kuhn to discuss the "golden dome," the "Big, Beautiful Bill," Adak and more in a wide-ranging discussion.

00:19:47
May 29, 2025 11:18 PM
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A conversation with Sen. Dan Sullivan

Rebecca Palsha spoke with Sen. Dan Sullivan in a wide-ranging interview including air safety in Alaska, looking at the country as a whole and recent protests at town hall meetings.

00:23:21
May 13, 2025 10:5 PM
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A conversation with Police Chief Sean Case

On Thursday, Investigative Reporter Jonson Kuhn sat down with Chief Sean Case of the Anchorage Police Department, to discuss officer involve shootings, a recent homeless initiative and a look back as his first year in the office. 

00:23:09
May 9, 2025 10:12 PM
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In Depth Alaska: Alaska's fentanyl crisis

U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska, Michael Heyman, sat down with us to discuss the fentanyl crisis in Alaska and why drug cartels specifically target our state. 

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Apr 30, 2025 1:24 AM
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In Depth Alaska: Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance addresses growing homeless camp frustrations

Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance addressed the frustrations residents are feeling amidst the growing homeless camps and shelters soon closing.

00:15:24
Apr 25, 2025 6:18 AM
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In Depth Alaska: Archbishop Bellisario speaks on the life of Pope Francis

We learned of the death of Pope Francis early Monday morning. Reporter Georgina Fernandez sat down with Archbishop Andrew Bellisario of the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau to speak about the Pontiff's legacy and his own personal meetings with Pope Francis. Here is an extended version of that conversation.

00:15:56
Apr 21, 2025 11:42 PM
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In Depth Alaska: Fr. Hayes speaks on the life of Pope Francis

After hearing about the death of Pope Francis early Monday morning, Associate Producer Casandra Mancl spoke with Fr. Madison Hayes about the times he met with Pope Francis and the legacy he leaves behind. 

00:14:49
Apr 21, 2025 4:39 PM
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In Depth Alaska: Sen. Dan Sullivan talks LNG and Russian incursions into Alaska's air space

John Thompson sat down with Senator Dan Sullivan to talk about the future of LNG, Russian incursions into Alaska's air space and DOGE cuts. 

00:20:55
Apr 18, 2025 10:37 PM
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In Depth Alaska: Mt. Spurr activity declines slightly

A combination of recent possible changes within the mountain and the Alaska Volcano Observatory’s (AVO) inability to detect volcanic gases via air or satellite data has led to some uncertainty in the current unrest on Mt. Spurr. Chief Meteorologist sat down with Matthew Haney, Scientist in Charge at the AVO, to discuss the latest information and what they are seeing on Mt. Spurr. 

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Apr 17, 2025 11:46 PM
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In Depth Alaska: Meg Zaletel

Assembly member Meg Zaletel has been Executive Director of the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness. On Friday, she announced she would be stepping down from that position this summer. Reporter Quinn White sat down with Ms Zaletel to talk about her time at the coalition.

00:13:54
Apr 11, 2025 11:0 PM
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In Depth Alaska: Sen. Sullivan talks about the military base at Adak and aviation safety in Alaska

John Thompson had the opportunity to speak with Senator Dan Sullivan on Thursday afternoon. They covered topics from possibly re-opening the Military base at Adak to aviation safety in Alaska. Here is that conversation.

00:19:50
Apr 11, 2025 1:18 AM
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In Depth Alaska: Shaq Aribuk

In 2019, Shaq Aribuk contracted a rare bacterial infection that cost him his legs and his sight. Shaq said it has been a challenging journey adjusting to life, but reached out to the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired for help. Reporter Joe Allgood sat down with Shaq to hear his story.

00:25:54
Apr 9, 2025 9:9 PM
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In Depth Alaska: Market volatility, tariffs and 401Ks

Financial advisor Al Biss, Biss Wealth Partners, sat down with Tracy Sinclare to talk about market volatility, how the changing tariff situation could impact personal and business decisions and your 401K.

00:15:28
Apr 9, 2025 7:48 PM
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