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State economist Neal Fried is retiring after nearly 45 years in the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Over the course of his long career in the state, Fried has developed a deep understanding of the ups and downs of Alaska’s economy. What does he notice from his decades of involvement with Alaska’s unique economy and what does he think about the future? We ask Neal Fried these and other questions in this Talk of Alaska.
HEAR:
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Neal Fried, Economist, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
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Live broadcast: Tuesday, July 11 at 10 a.m. on Alaskan public radio stations statewide.

Lori Townsend is News Director and Senior Presenter for Alaska Public Media. You can send your Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight program ideas to [email protected] or call 907-350-2058.
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