First City Forum

School Board News 05.11.2025 54:29 ↓

We are joined in the studio by Ketchikan School Board President, Katherine Tatsuda. We discussed everything from issues within the school board to the future of education as AI becomes more prevalent. 

RENT! 04.11.2025 56:36 ↓

We're joined in the studio by local theatre group, First City Players, for a conversation about the upcoming fall musical, RENT! Tickets are on sale now! Click the link to purchase: BUY TICKETS [VBO]

Problem Corner - Medicaid, and Parking Enforcement? 03.11.2025 55:03 ↓

Joe is back on the Forum this week, and he starts strong with tackling the topic of medical care in Ketchikan with this week's Problem Corner with Rachel Petiprin!

Ketchikan Museum w/Erika Christian 29.10.2025 56:19 ↓

Erika talks about the upcoming programs being offered at the Ketchikan museums.

Norway w/Angie Gofreddi 28.10.2025 56:15 ↓

Angie talks about her time in Norway.

Randomness w/Rachel Petiprin 27.10.2025 56:04 ↓

Rachel talks about all sorts of topics on the show today.

Art w/Savannah LeCornu & Ryan McCale 21.10.2025 52:44 ↓

Savannah talks about her art and her residency at Insert Art here in Ketchikan

Playing w/Rachel Petiprin 20.10.2025 1:01:34 ↓

In the studio, we talk about what 'playing' means as an adult.

Vulnerability w/Dr. James Ryan 15.10.2025 54:10 ↓

James talks about vulnerability and individualism in U.S. culture.

UAS Library w/Kathy Bolling 14.10.2025 52:18 ↓

Kathy talks about several of the books currently in the Ketchikan UAS campus library and encourages everyone to visit.

Parenting w/Rachel Petiprin 13.10.2025 58:48 ↓

Rachel talks about all sorts of topics, but ends with parenting

Parenting w/Hannah Bayles 08.10.2025 56:03 ↓

Hannah talks about parenting and parenting strategies

Journalism w/Ella Haas 07.10.2025 53:43 ↓

Ella talks about her work in the world of journalism and how that world has changed over time.

Topics w/Rachel Petiprin 06.10.2025 57:51 ↓

Rachel is in the studio talking about all sorts of topics with our host

Welding w/Dan Kistner 01.10.2025 54:18 ↓

Dan talks about his journey buying a boat and being a welding expert.

Green Crabs w/Barbara Morgan 30.09.2025 51:53 ↓

With the coming invasion of the green crab here in southeast Alaska, Barbara educates us regarding the specifics of the green crab

Existential w/Rachel Petiprin 29.09.2025 53:08 ↓

Rachel is in the studio talking about many things, among them essentialism vs. existentialism.

Diva Divo Show w/First City Players 22.09.2025 44:07 ↓

Matt, Elizabeth, and Brittany talk about the upcoming Diva Divo show

Ketchikan School Board w/Katherine Tetsuda 17.09.2025 53:33 ↓

After a general conversation, Katherine covers new news regarding the Ketchikan school board

Gender w/Dr. Rally Wolford 16.09.2025 48:17 ↓

In the studio alone today I talk about my students and the questions they have about gendered issues.

Ketchikan Programs w/Rae Walton & Ty Rettke 15.09.2025 57:06 ↓

Rae and Ty talk about several upcoming events in Ketchikan

UAS Student Advising w/Dana Cherry 10.09.2025 50:54 ↓

Dana talks about UAS, course offers, what the university has to offer, among other course related content

House Bill 69 09.09.2025 49:56 ↓

House Bill 69 is a proposal that would bring in $1000 in additional BSA funding to Ketchikan schools. Find out how your voice can be heard here.

Random w/Rachel Petiprin 08.09.2025 58:58 ↓

Rachel and our host talk about several topics, quickly jumping from one to the other

Foresty Service w/Jon Hyde 03.09.2025 28:29 ↓

Jon Hyde talks about the projects the local Foresty Service has going on