Alaska Teen Media Institute

Our August radio show features interviews with two very different local musicians, plus an interview about the 50th anniversary of the municipality of Anchorage, and a check-in with a former ATMI producer currently reporting for a radio station in rural Alaska. Hosts: Indigo Schlee and Rhys James Events: Michael Hunter Show Producer: Kaylee LaTocha Full […]

Grace C. Elliot is an Anchorage-based musician who describes her music as dream pop with influences of blues and jazz. In 2020, she released her debut self-titled album. Earlier this year, she released a new single called “Alive.”

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. […]

A partnership with Northern Arapaho filmmaker Kendrick Whiteman.

Exploring values, art, culture, and history in the present moment.

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May is Mental Health Awareness month, so we made that the focus of our show. Four of our producers participated in the #SpeakYourMind Ice Bucket challenge, live on air! We also spoke with the executive director of NAMI Anchorage, and filled out the hour with local music from our archive. Hosts: Kaylee LaTocha and Indigo […]

Amelia Williams on “The Drive” ATMI producer Eleaner Poe speaks with filmmaker Amelia Williams about their short film “The Drive” which played at the 2024 After School Special. This filmmaker interview was made possible with funding from Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts.

Nina Richotte and Olivia Olivia Okeahialam on “Aboard the Dark Heart” ATMI producer Logan Ehrhart speaks with filmmakers Nina Richotte and Olivia Okeahialam about their short film “Aboard The Dark Heart” which played at the 2024 After School Special. Richotte directed the film that the two of them co-wrote and starred in. They also talk […]

Our volcano episode! Throughout the hour, we checked in with show producer Taylor Heckart who was on Mt. Spurr watch, and played volcano-themed tunes. Hosts: Jordan Kehl, Elle Engel News: Kaylee LaTocha Events: Michael Hunter Full Show Events ATMI producer Michael Hunter details some upcoming local events. Talking Volcanoes with Research Geologist Chris Waythomas In […]

Charlie Groat on “Out of Breath” ATMI producer Rhys James speaks with filmmaker Charlie Groat about his short film “Out of Breath” which he wrote, directed, and starred in. Mo Spooner on “Out of Breath” ATMI producer AJ Yambao speaks with filmmaker Mo Spooner about collaborating with Charlie Groat on “Out of Breath.” These filmmaker […]