Alaska’s journalists have been reporting non-stop throughout the pandemic, contextualizing case numbers and sharing Alaskans' personal experiences with the virus.
In this episode, we hear from Michelle Theriault Boots and Zaz Hollander, reporters at the Anchorage Daily News who focus on Alaskan health coverage. They spoke with ATMI senior producer Quinn White about covering COVID-19 in Alaska, how it’s changed the way they do journalism, and the differences between how people throughout the state have reacted to the pandemic.
They spoke over Zoom on January 13th, 2021.
Hosted by Danielle DuClos.
Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman.
This episode was produced by our Youth Health Reporters Cohort. If you are a youth between the ages of 14 and 21 and are interested in digging into Alaskan health issues, visit alaskateenmedia.org for more info and to apply to be a youth health reporter.
Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.
Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including the Alaska Press Club, John O'Hara, and James McCoy. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.
RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING COVID-19
Wellness resources!
COVID-19 tips from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention!
These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.
