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First City Forum

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Welcome to First City Forum, Ketchikan’s premier live talk show on KTKN Radio, dedicated to keeping you informed and engaged with everything happening in our vibrant community. From the latest events and business developments to political updates and local stories, First City Forum is your go-to source for all things Ketchikan. Our goal is to update, inquire, understand, and inform, providing listeners with in-depth coverage and insightful discussions on the topics that matter most to our town. Tune in to hear from community leaders, business owners, and everyday citizens as we explore the iss...

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Ketchikan Museums w/Erika Christian 22.04.2026 39:00

Erika Christian talks about the upcoming events and programs related to the Ketchikan Museums.

Experience w/Dr. Ali Zeigler 21.04.2026 53:40

Dr. Ali Zeigler talks about experience, parenting, pedagogy, consciousness, and much more!

What Is It Like to Be a Bat? w/Dr. James Ryan 20.04.2026 58:17

Dr. Ryan talks about the article "What Is It Like to Be a Bat?", write by Dr. Nagel, written in 1974

Media Appreciation w/Dr. Ellen Simpson 15.04.2026 51:05

Dr. Ellen Simpson talks about media and all the invisible labor that occurs behind scenes.

EMS Response w/Ben Watson 14.04.2026 44:15

Ben Watson is on the show after a year to give us an update on how his emergency response services are going.

Media & Production w/Carlenne Smith 08.04.2026 1:07:57

Though we eventually go on a tangent (no surprise), Carlenne talks about her recent education in production and some of her projects.

Subjective Reality w/Dr. James Ryan 07.04.2026 52:31

James Ryan talks about qualia, subjective experience, and blindsight

Baby Fair w/Hannah Bayles 01.04.2026 52:48

Hannah Bayles talks about the upcoming Baby Fair and her Childbirth education class

Send Off w/Joe Williams 31.03.2026 54:04

Joe Williams is my guest today, talking about his last day at KTKN for the year and several other topics.

FCP Presents: Cry It Out! 27.03.2026 55:01

We are joined in the studio by the cast of Cry It Out, running at the Saxman Tribal House April 3rd-11th in 2 weekend performances. Don't miss it! Tickets available HERE .

Problem Corner 24.03.2026 53:58

Joe and Rally discuss various topics involving the community. Tune in!

Crystal Worl 19.03.2026 54:27

We are joined in the studio by renowned Alaskan artist, Crystal Worl! Crystal gives us an in depth look into her life & heritage, and it's influence on her art. Find out more about Crystal , and her apparel line, Trickster Company, HERE .

Wolf Point Produce 18.03.2026 47:11

Nicole joins us in the studio to give away fruit and laughs. Tune in!

Problem Corner 17.03.2026 55:01

Joe and Rally discuss ranging topics from economics to signing up for you PFD. Tune in!

Problem Corner 13.03.2026 52:24

Joe and Rally discuss community hot topics. Tune in!

FCP Presents: Blithe Spirit! 11.03.2026 50:54

We are joined by our friends from First City Players to talk about the closing weekend of Blithe Spirit (tickets available HERE ). Tune in!

Ketchikan School Board 10.03.2026 54:11

We are joined in the studio by Katherine Tatsuda, President of the Ketchikan school board, with an update for the community regarding the potential school closings and mass teacher layoffs. Tune in!

UA Giving Day & Green Crabs w/Barbara Morgan 09.03.2026 41:58

Barbar talks about the University of Alaska Giving Day coming up as well as giving us an update of the green crab situation here in Ketchikan.

UAS Library Ketchikan w/Kathy Bolling 05.03.2026 54:53

Kathy gives us a visit and gives an overview of some awesome books she has available to the public here in Ketchikan

Epstein Files w/Hannah Bayles 24.02.2026 1:01:38

Moral Universalism w/Dr. Taylor Rose 23.02.2026 59:32

Video: https://youtu.be/PuoHbylMlyM?si=hgEfCXhoIO_YZOoh

AJ Slagle 20.02.2026 41:19

AJ gives us stories from his time in the wilds of Alaska and ends with poetry. Tune in.

Winery, Distillery & Movie Theater 19.02.2026 54:06

What are Travis and Mark planning with movie theater, and what's new with the cidery and distillery? Tune in and find out!

Problem Corner 18.02.2026 50:03

Joe and Rally discuss current events.

Houghtling Dolphin Drama Club 17.02.2026 46:12

We are joined in the studio by the Houghtling Dolphin Drama Club to talk about their upcoming production, "Dare to Dream", fabulous Disney jukebox musical you don't want to miss! The show opens Thursday, February 26th at 6pm in the Kayhi auditorium.