Strait Media Radio

Host & Program Director: Stevie Ray Strait

The Morning Strait-Shooter & Continuous Workday Country

Direct, no-nonsense conservative commentary, regional Alaska village news, and traditional country roots with real grit. From the tundra of Bethel to the salmon waters of Bristol Bay, we shoot it straight every single morning.

Over-The-Air Terrestrial Radio

Tune your pickup, fish camp, or kitchen radio:

KEDI 98.3 FM KRUP 99.1 FM

Daily Lineup

Simulcast

6:00 AM – 8:30 AM

The Morning Strait-Shooter

Conservative news, Alaska headlines, zero spin.

Open Mic

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

The Strait Line: Call-In Forum

Open lines with Stevie Ray. Two-minute drill.

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

All-Day Strait Country

Pure country roots, steel guitars, nonstop workday twang.

Bush Announcements Y-K & Bristol Bay

Village Notices, Subsistence Dates & River Advisories

Kuskokwim River Safety

Freeze-Up Travel Caution & Thin Ice Warnings

Search & Rescue advises waiting on snowmachine crossings between Bethel and Napaskiak until trails are officially staked.

Bristol Bay Fishery

Subsistence Harvest Reporting Deadlines

Dillingham regional permits must have final salmon counts logged with the local tribal advisory office by Friday.

Community VHF & Elders

Weekly Traditional Food Distribution

Elder fish boxes available for pickup at the community center. Broadcast announcements will air at 7:15 AM.

Submit announcements via VHF or phone

Heritage & Outdoors Feature Articles

Tradition, Self-Reliance & The Country Way of Life

Elder Knowledge

Passing Down the Winter Trail Signs

How Yup'ik navigators read drifting snow, prevailing north winds, and river pressure ridges without GPS.

Country Roots in the Bush

Why Traditional Country Belongs in Alaska

From Merle Haggard to George Strait: why working-class honesty and steel guitars resonate across rural Alaska cabins.

Bush Aircraft & Mechanics

Keeping the Super Cubs Flying at 30 Below

Wing covers, engine pre-heaters, and bush pilot wisdom for harsh western Alaska winters.

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From fish camps along the Kuskokwim to skiffs resting in the Dillingham boat harbor, you'll hear the timeless sound of steel guitars and country storytelling. There is a deep, historic bond between traditional country music and Alaskan bush life.

Both are rooted in hard physical work, loyalty to family and community, standing tall through tough winters, and living honestly with what you have. That is why KEDI and KRUP dedicate every workday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM to nonstop country roots.

The Strait Shooter Weekly Local Op-Ed

Common Sense Over Bureaucracy: Alaska Feeds Itself

Stevie Ray Strait

Published Monday Morning

“Bureaucrats in Washington don't know the difference between a king salmon and a silver, but they think they can manage our rivers from 4,000 miles away. Our people have lived off this land for thousands of years. It's time common sense took the wheel...”

Key Talking Points:

Protecting local hunting & fishing sovereignty
Reducing unnecessary fuel transport surcharges
Honoring veterans and native elders in every village

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By Stevie Ray Strait | Broadcast & Editorial Desk

Every season we watch another stack of federal mandates fly into our villages telling us when we can set our nets, how many fish our families can freeze for the winter, and what regulations we must follow to harvest what God provided on the tundra.

The people living across the Y-K Delta and Bristol Bay aren't reckless with our resources. We respect the land, we respect the rivers, and we respect the salmon runs because our survival depends on them. What we don't need is outside interest groups dictating terms while ignoring local tribal wisdom.

Tune in tomorrow morning at 8:30 AM during The Strait Line. I want to hear from village elders, commercial fishermen, and subsistence families. Grab your phone and shoot it straight.

The Strait Line Call-In Forum (8:30 – 9:00 AM)

Got Something to Say? Tell Stevie Ray On the Air.

The last thirty minutes of every morning show belong to the listeners. Whether you’re on the Kuskokwim ice or tuning in from Dillingham harbor, unlock the mic and shoot it straight.

1. The 2-Minute Drill

Make your point and don't dance around the campfire. Keep it brisk.

2. Kill Speakerphone

Clean audio makes good radio. Turn your dashboard volume down.

3. Shoot It Straight

No prepared scripts or talking points. Just honest common sense.

Direct Studio Hotline

1-800-STRAIT-1