Esther Green

Kristin Hall, the general manager of KYUK in Bethel, Alaska, oversees an Indigenous-led station facing severe funding cuts. Joining her is Esther Green, a Yupik elder and co-host of the spiritual wellness show Ikayutet. They discuss how KYUK lost 70% of its budget, the station's critical role as the only local news source for 56 villages, and their on-the-ground reporting during recent disasters. Esther shares insights on community healing through Ikayutet, while Kristin highlights the bid for new funding amidst staff reductions.