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Episode 14: The Final Straw

Over half the women living in the Mat-Su have experienced domestic violence. Breaking free takes tremendous courage. Join Emily Forstner on this month's episode of Voices of the Mat-Su to hear about the final straw for two women who broke free from violent relationships. ( Photo by Megan Dujardin on Unsplash)

Episode 13: Welcome

In the July 2024 episode of Voices of The Mat-Su, hear the stories of Ukrainian refugees who have settled in the Mat-Su. Two stories that show no two tales are alike - from the reasons to leave to the reasons to stay.

Episode 12: The You in Youth Matters

In the June 2024 episode of Voices of The Mat-Su, Emily Forstner shares the stories of two communities that combat big issues with youth in Mat Su: loneliness and substance abuse. (Image credit: Thrive)

Episode 11: Better Together

In this episode of Voices of The Mat-Su, Emily Forstner shares a story about two small business owners in the Palmer community. Women who not only build successful businesses but build community. Two people who believe that life is Better Together.

Episode 10: Doin' Somthin' Wonderful

On Voices 10, we hear from 2 women who brighten our world with a swath of paint or a tip of the pen

Episode 9: Forever 21, Never Forgotten

On Voices 9, we hear from a mother who lost a son to a fentanyl overdose and a ER doctor who witnesses the fentanyl crisis every week

Episode 8: Food For The Soul

At the Upper Susitna Food Pantry, a wide-spread community works hard to feed the hungry with not just a hand out but with a hand up.

Episode 7: The Apology

A local minister attends an apology and reparations ceremony in Juneau. He could never have imagined the impact. Photo credit: William Paul Jr. Collection via Ben Paul