Our July show highlights two all-ages music festivals happening this month. ATMI producer Nathan Pobieglo speaks with members of the band Blackwater Railroad Company about organizing Hatcher Romp, and with members of the Anchorage Concert Association about Rock The Hill.

Plus there's news, events, and music from local musicians who are performing at those festivals.

Hosts: Madison Dooley and Jordan Kehl

News: Ver

Events: Micahel Hunter

Producer: Kaylee LaTocha

This episode originally aired on KNBA 90.3 FM on July 5, 2025.

May is Mental Health Awareness month and the focus of this episode. Four of our producers participated in the #SpeakYourMind Ice Bucket challenge, live on the radio!

We also have an interview with Annie Ferry, the executive director of NAMI Anchorage, a review of the movie "Sinners" from ATMI producer Cat Whited, and filled out the hour with local music from our archive.

Hosts: Kaylee LaTocha and Indigo Schlee

News: Nathan Pobieglo

Events: Michael Hunter

Producer: Quinn White

ATMI producers Jordan Kehl, Eleanor Poe, Ormund Alaois, and Xander Rose participated in the ice bucket challenge, with assistance from Wren Crockett and Mo Spooner.

Show artwork by Mo Spooner.

This episode originally aired on KNBA 90.3 FM Anchorage on May 3, 2025.

The Anchorage Daily News is the most widely read newspaper in Alaska. When journalists are writing a news story, photos can be just as important as the stories themselves. ADN staff photographer Marc Lester has been working with the paper for over 25 years taking photos for news, sports, feature stories, and standalone pictures of nature in Alaska.

ATMI producer Micheal Hunter sat down with Marc to talk about his work. They discuss Marc’s early days as a photographer, some of the standout moments in his career, and his advice for budding journalists.

Hosted by Xander Rose. Written and produced by Taylor Heckart.

Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost.

This episode was made possible with funding from Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts.

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Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.