Ava White
Alaska Public Media reporter covering Alaska issues such as Fat Bear Week, the Permanent Fund dividend, and rural community concerns; featured guest providing local reporting and context.
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Sep 26, 2025 • 26min
Make Me Smart: Fat Bear Week Edition
Ava White, an Alaska Public Media reporter, dives into the exciting world of Fat Bear Week, explaining its importance and introducing fan-favorite contenders. She highlights the challenges facing Alaskans, like declining purchasing power from the Permanent Fund Dividend and federal legislation impacting local communities. The conversation shifts to quirky topics, including the rise of Hamburger Helper sales and the implications of AI in live translation. Ava also shares her recipe for blueberry-infused vodka, blending local culture with current issues.
Sep 26, 2025 • 26min
Make Me Smart: Fat Bear Week Edition
Ava White, an Alaska Public Media reporter, joins to shed light on the unique tradition of Fat Bear Week, showcasing the competition between bears like Grazer and Chunk. The discussion highlights economic challenges in Alaska, including the shrinking purchasing power of the Permanent Fund dividend and budget crises impacting schools. They also explore rising Hamburger Helper sales as a reflection of economic strain, and the implications of AI in live translations for accessibility and language learning.
