https://www.kvakradio.com/podcast/choose-connection-youth-podcast-project/ NorthWave Communications works with Valdez youth to ask tough questions, share stories, create awareness, and connect listeners with real life stories and actionable ideas through the "Choose Connection' podcast series. Look for podcasts on 93.3FM, 1230AM, in KVAK's e-mail newspaper, social media and statewide websites. NorthWave Communications works with Valdez youth to ask tough questions, share stories, create awareness, and connect listeners with real life stories and actionable ideas through the "Choose Connection' podcast series. Look for podcasts on 93.3FM, 1230AM, in KVAK's e-mail newspaper, social media and statewide websites. en-US hourly 1 NorthWave Communications works with Valdez youth to ask tough questions, share stories, create awareness, and connect listeners with real life stories and actionable ideas through the "Choose Connection' podcast series. Look for podcasts on 93.3FM, 1230AM, in KVAK's e-mail newspaper, social media and statewide websites. No No https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/claire-sutton-talks-to-vpd-nate-taylor-about-child-abuse/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/claire-sutton-talks-to-vpd-nate-taylor-about-child-abuse/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:00:12 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=139519 0 claire-sutton KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Claire Sutton interviews police officer Nate Taylor about types of child abuse and how its handled on the police force. 00:03:08 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/merrick-mccumby-talks-with-gina-hoke-about-the-child-advocacy-center/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/merrick-mccumby-talks-with-gina-hoke-about-the-child-advocacy-center/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:32:40 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=139496 0 merrick-gina KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Merrick McCumby interviews Child Advocate Gina Hoke about the role of the Child Advocacy Center and how many are located. 00:01:44 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/claire-sutton-talks-to-vpd-nate-taylor-about-the-consequences-of-alcohol/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/claire-sutton-talks-to-vpd-nate-taylor-about-the-consequences-of-alcohol/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:18:26 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=139490 0 claire-sutton KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Claire Sutton interviews police officer Nate Taylor about the consequences of underage drinking and impaired driving. 00:03:02 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/claire-sutton-talks-to-vpd-nate-taylor-about-his-role-as-a-school-resource-officer/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/claire-sutton-talks-to-vpd-nate-taylor-about-his-role-as-a-school-resource-officer/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:46:25 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=139482 0 claire-sutton KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Claire Sutton interviews police officer Nate Taylor about his role as a school resource officer. 00:02:09 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/avery-bugni-talks-to-kelby-holtfreter-how-the-brain-works-with-behavior/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/avery-bugni-talks-to-kelby-holtfreter-how-the-brain-works-with-behavior/#respond Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:47:25 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=138166 0 avery-bugni-headshot KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Avery Bugni interviews CEO of Walsh Sheppard Kelby Holtfreter about how our brain works with behavior and rewards 00:06:11 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/merrick-mccumby-talks-to-tiffany-hall-about-why-she-chose-sobriety/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/merrick-mccumby-talks-to-tiffany-hall-about-why-she-chose-sobriety/#respond Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:27:04 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=138162 0 merrick-mccumby KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Merrick McCumby interviews Tiffany Hall about why she chose to become sober and her problem with it. 00:11:08 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/merrick-mccumby-talks-to-sean-wisner-about-physical-lifestyle-and-connection/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/merrick-mccumby-talks-to-sean-wisner-about-physical-lifestyle-and-connection/#respond Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:21:53 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=138158 0 merrick-mccumby KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Merrick McCumby talks to Alyeska fire chief Sean Wisner about the importance of a physical lifestyle and creating connections with others. 00:02:32 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/claire-sutton-talks-to-kelby-holtfreter-about-peer-pressure/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/claire-sutton-talks-to-kelby-holtfreter-about-peer-pressure/#respond Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:17:25 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=138155 0 claire-sutton KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Claire Sutton interviews CEO of Walsh Sheppard Kelby Holtfreter about peer pressuring and maintaining a positive mindset. 00:07:16 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/avery-bugni-talks-to-tiffany-hall-about-how-anxiety-impacted-her-choices/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/avery-bugni-talks-to-tiffany-hall-about-how-anxiety-impacted-her-choices/#respond Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:12:09 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=138152 0 avery-bugni-headshot KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Avery Bugni interviews CEO of Recover Alaska Tiffany Hall about how anxiety impacted her relationship with alcohol and Recover Alaska's mission 00:05:03 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/reagan-hamilton-talks-to-tiffany-hall-about-her-experience-with-alcohol/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/reagan-hamilton-talks-to-tiffany-hall-about-her-experience-with-alcohol/#respond Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:06:23 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=138148 0 reagan-hamilton-close-up KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Reagan Hamilton interviews CEO of Recover Alaska Tiffany Hall about her experience with alcohol. 00:03:03 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/cora-hamilton-talks-to-sean-wisner-about-alcohols-affects-on-the-mind/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/cora-hamilton-talks-to-sean-wisner-about-alcohols-affects-on-the-mind/#respond Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:49:11 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=138141 0 cora-hamilton KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Cora Hamilton interviews Alyeska fire chief Sean Wisner about how alcohol affected his mindset and attitude. 00:03:01 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/reagan-hamilton-talks-to-sean-wisner-about-changing-to-a-sober-lifestyle/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/reagan-hamilton-talks-to-sean-wisner-about-changing-to-a-sober-lifestyle/#respond Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:39:12 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=138136 0 reagan-hamilton-close-up KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Reagan Hamilton interviews Alyeska fire chief Sean Wisner about changing his behavior and journey to sober lifestyle. 00:02:39 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/claire-sutton-talks-to-kelby-holtfreter-about-how-enviorment-changes-behavior/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/claire-sutton-talks-to-kelby-holtfreter-about-how-enviorment-changes-behavior/#respond Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:28:09 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=138131 0 claire-sutton KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Claire Sutton interviews CEO of Walsh Sheppard Alaska Kelby Holtfreter about how envioronment shapes behavior and the struggle to change. 00:08:00 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/cora-hamilton-talks-to-ceo-of-recover-alaska-tiffany-hall-about-the-shifting-norms-in-alcohol/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/cora-hamilton-talks-to-ceo-of-recover-alaska-tiffany-hall-about-the-shifting-norms-in-alcohol/#respond Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:59:45 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=138125 0 cora-hamilton KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Cora Hamilton interviews CEO of Recover Alaska Tiffany Hall about the shifting norms of alcohol and acheiving sobriety. 00:04:03 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/avery-bugni-talks-to-sean-wisner-about-his-journey-to-sobriety/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/avery-bugni-talks-to-sean-wisner-about-his-journey-to-sobriety/#respond Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:53:19 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=138120 0 avery-bugni-headshot KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Avery Bugni interviewed Sean Wisner about his journey to sobriety and the challenges along the way. 00:02:48 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/merrick-mccumby-talks-to-kelby-holtfreter-about-brains-processing-information/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/merrick-mccumby-talks-to-kelby-holtfreter-about-brains-processing-information/#respond Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:37:50 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=138116 0 merrick-mccumby KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection Podcaster Merrick McCumby interviews Kelby Holtfreter about how our brains prioritize and process information. 00:05:25 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/cora-hamilton-talks-to-kyra-meyer-about-resources-in-our-community-that-help-make-connections/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/cora-hamilton-talks-to-kyra-meyer-about-resources-in-our-community-that-help-make-connections/#respond Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:52:22 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=137534 0 cora-hamilton-kids-club2 KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Cora Hamilton interviews Sound Mental Health counselor Kyra Meyer about resources in our community that help create connections with others. 00:01:11 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/jackson-vincent-talks-to-kyra-meyer-about-tools-for-a-good-connection/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/jackson-vincent-talks-to-kyra-meyer-about-tools-for-a-good-connection/#respond Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:45:41 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=137530 0 20260118_173309 KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection Podcaster Jackson Vincent interviews Sound Mental Health counselor Kyra Meyer about tools for connection with themselves and others. 00:03:15 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/avery-bugni-talks-to-kyra-meyer-about-connections-in-the-world/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/avery-bugni-talks-to-kyra-meyer-about-connections-in-the-world/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:38:19 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=137523 0 avery-bugni-headshot KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection Podcaster Avery Bugni interviews Sound Mental Health counselor Kyra Meyer about important connections in the world today. 00:02:46 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/erik-vincent-talks-to-kyra-meyer-about-life-hacks-to-talk-with-parents/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/erik-vincent-talks-to-kyra-meyer-about-life-hacks-to-talk-with-parents/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:35:53 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=137520 0 erik-vincent-2 KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection Podcaster Erik Vincent interviews Sound Mental Health counselor Kyra Meyer about life hacks to talk with parents are serious topics. 00:02:06 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/claire-sutton-talks-to-kyra-meyer-about-how-connections-help-everyone/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/claire-sutton-talks-to-kyra-meyer-about-how-connections-help-everyone/#respond Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:30:49 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=137513 0 claire-sutton KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Claire Sutton interviews Sound Mental Health counselor Kyra Meyer about how connections with others benefit everyone. 00:02:49 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/whitney-major-talks-to-kyra-meyer-about-connections-with-family/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/whitney-major-talks-to-kyra-meyer-about-connections-with-family/#respond Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:22:58 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=137507 0 20260118_173405 KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Whitney Major interviews Sound Mental Health Counselor Kyra Meyer about making good connections with family. 00:03:54 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/erik-vincent-talks-to-krya-meyer-about-mental-health/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/erik-vincent-talks-to-krya-meyer-about-mental-health/#respond Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:21:21 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=137501 0 erik-vincent-2 KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection Podcaster Erik Vincent interviews Sound Mental Health counselor Kyra Meyer about mental health in the world today. 00:03:40 https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/merrick-mccumby-talks-to-kyra-meyer-about-connection/ https://www.kvakradio.com/episode/merrick-mccumby-talks-to-kyra-meyer-about-connection/#respond Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:29:57 +0000 https://www.kvakradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=137439 0 merrick-mccumby KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska. full Choose Connection podcaster Merrick McCumby interviews Sound Mental Health counselor Kyra Meyer about what connection is and how people find it. 00:02:51