This episode of Arts@360: Writers’ Showcase is open themed and takes us from the streets of Anchorage to a snowy mountaintop and explores addiction, passion, a new relationship, and love’s tipping point. This episode features: Justin Herrmann’s “Blessed,” read by Bostin Christopher. Taylor Ciambra’s “Filter,” read by Alicia Hughes-Skandijs. John Erben’s “Deluge,” read by Brandon…

“What We’ve Learned” is the fourth in a series of A Roof town hall discussions. A year since the launch of 360 North and KTOO’s series on housing and homelessness issues, host Casey Kelly and guests will talk about what we’ve learned during the project so far. They’ll discuss affordable housing, the current state of…

Hear how a place to stay has made a big difference. Staff and residents speak about Karluk Manor, a 46-unit “Housing First” facility offering a safe, stable residence for homeless individuals affected by chronic alcoholism.

NEST considers itself “the last resort next to freezing to death,” said Executive Director Sue Steinacher. She describes NEST as an “overnight winter shelter for any adult in need, regardless of their level of intoxication.”

Goldwing is an experimental country rock band based in Juneau, Alaska. With Ben Higdon on electric guitar, Dan Desloover on bass, and Clay Good on drums, vocalist and guitar player Dan Kirkwood writes songs drawn from personal experience in the vein of traditional American music. Goldwing’s style, once dubbed “space country,” is fit for the…

Ever wanted to have a better understanding of our energy usage and its effect on climate change? Bill Leighty explains carbon dioxide emissions, possible energy sources, and climate change in a clear, concise way. “Climate Change” is our vernacular for five imminent dangers caused by humanity’s unrestrained combustion of fossil fuels: Rapid climate change (warming),…