This episode of Alaska Originals features Marian Call. With a sound once described as “acoustic joy jazz,” Call plays a one-hour concert including original favorites, videos, conversation and more. Call is accompanied by Laura Zahasky. For more of Marian’s music, visit http://mariancall.com And for more of Laura and the Alaska String Band, visit http://alaskastringband.com

This episode features two concerts: Juneau’s Alaska String Band, and Will Putman of Fairbanks. Hear the Alaska String Band’s fast picking and unique interpretations of Alaskan stories and Will Putman explore solitude, beer making and friendship.

The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle recently opened an exhibit called “Here and Now: Native Artists Inspired.” Among the new works by the contemporary artists, are two skateboard decks that Juneau-based Tlingit artist Rico Lanáat’ Worl designed and painted. KTOO’s Scott Burton visited Worl at his store in Juneau and brings…

Ms. Subrina Chow presents “Hong Kong – Where China and Global Advantages Converge.” Chow, Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco, shares her insights into the fast changing economic landscape of the greater China region. As the center of the global economy pivots towards Asia, Ms. Chow will explain how…

Aaron Wolf presents “Shared Waters: Conflict, Cooperation and Transformation” as part of a Juneau World Affairs Council discussion. Wolf is a professor at Oregon State University whose research focuses on political conflict and resolution related to transboundary water resources. Recorded December 3, 2014

“Youth and Family Homelessness” is the third in a series of A Roof town hall forums. Host Casey Kelly and guests discuss what can be done to address homeless children and families in Ketchikan. Guests include: Lisa Scarborough (Executive Director, Love In Action), Hailey Beard (Women in Safe Homes), Merle Nancy Hawkins (Tlingit & Haida…

This episode of 360 North’s Writers’ Showcase features several holiday-themed short stories and essays, written by Geoff Kirsch, Rebeecca Braun, Carol Prentice and Seth Kantner. Actress Patricia Hull reads Carol Prentice’s piece. Hear what it’s like to make Chanukah latkes for 30 with “help” from the kids, and what Christmas can be like on the…

Will Dobson presents “Are Dictators Getting Smarter? The Battle between Dictatorship & Democracy” as part of a Juneau World Affairs Council discussion. Dobson is Slate’s politics and foreign affairs editor, and the author of “The Dictator’s Learning Curve: Inside the Global Battle for Democracy.” Recorded November 12, 2014

This concert features Soldotna’s Amy Lou and Juneau’s Josh Lockhart. Amy Lou kicks off the hour with songs inspired by teaching, collaborative art and courtship. Featuring guitar, bass (Jeff Boman), drums (Dave Hurley) and cello (Meghan Johnson), Josh Lockhart’s quartet entertains us with songs about love, commitment and solace in Central Park.