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Kristin Hall
General manager of KYUK in Bethel, Alaska, responsible for station operations and community reporting; speaks about funding losses and the station's role after federal cuts and regional disasters.
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Nov 15, 2025
• 18min
How Trump's cuts to public media threaten the first Native American station
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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.
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