Talk Of Alaska

Two people and a dog curl up near a boiler room on Shattuck Way on Jan. 20, 2017 in downtown Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by Rashah McChesney/Alaska’s Energy Desk) For Alaskans who experience homelessness, the looming colder weather creates additional stress. The highly contagious delta variant of COVID-19 makes the logistics of safe shelter more complicated. What are the plans in Anchorage and across Alaska to ensure that residents without stable housing have help? How do those plans address public health and safety? Listen here: HOST: Lori Townsend GUESTS: Jasmine Boyle, executive director, Anchorage Coalition to End HomelessnessDr. John Morris, homelessness coordinator, Anchorage Mayor’s OfficeRoger Branson, member, Anchorage Houseless Advisory CouncilChris Kolerok, Director of Public Policy, Cook Inlet Housing Authority PARTICIPATE: Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast. Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org (Comments may