Alaska's Future, Alaska's Past

Cutting Edge STEM Education!

The Challenger Learning Center of Alaska https://akchallenger.org is too good an educational program to be a best kept secret! CEO Marnie Olcott joins us to give us an overall view of this innovative educational program located on the Kenai Peninsula. 

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Skagway's Scoundrel

With tourism season in full swing, Skagway, AK is a popular stop on the Alaskan cruises. Soapy Smith is a colorful, historical conman that became Skagway's sheriff. In 2008 the great grandson of Soapy Smith, Jeff Smith joined us during Alaska's 50th Anniversary!

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Scoundrels, RVs and Commercial Fishing!

Fun show! From our 2008 archives an interview with Jeff Smith, the great grandson of Soapy Smith. A Skagway Robin Hood or was he a scoundrel? Or both?

Alaska’s Gold Rush saw some interesting characters. Soapy Smith was one of them! Jeff tells us about Soapy’s life.

Check out his website at www.soapysmith.net.

 Then we discussed RVs with RV expert, Henry Huizenga. We’re adding an RV element to our show for Alaskans who like to hit the road.

Plus, we get to know our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, Mike Ferris! His Kodiak commercial fishing career started when he was 11!

Check out the full podcast!